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Family Style Eucharist with baptism

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

8 September 2019• 9am

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Welcome to St Paul’s Cathedral Wominjeka means ‘Welcome’ in Woiwurrung, the language of the Kulin nation, on whose land this Cathedral stands. We acknowledge and pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging and to Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders with us today.

St Paul’s is home to worshippers from more than two dozen nations, seat of the Anglican Primate of Australia, and home church for Anglicans in Melbourne and Victoria. We are delighted that you are with us today: come and worship with us again.

Whether you are Anglican, from another Christian Church or another faith tradition, you are warmly welcome to take part in the service. If you want to find out more about the Christian faith, please make yourself known to our clergy.

Children A children’s area is located on the right-hand side of the Cathedral. Children’s activity packs are available. Parents are asked to remain with their children.

Safeguarding We strongly condemn any form of abuse and are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable people, and speaking out against violence against women. All our staff and volunteers complete training and relevant checks. If you would like to raise any concerns, please contact our Professional Standards Body, Kooyoora. Tel. 1800 135 246. For advice in the case of family violence, ring 1800 737 732.

Communion Baptised Christians of all denominations are welcome to receive Holy Communion. If you’d prefer to receive a blessing please come forward holding this booklet. Gluten free wafers are available, please ask the priest.

Readings in International Languages Today’s readings can be found in major world languages on our website: www.cathedral.org.au/readings

Tea and coffee are served following the service in the Barbara Darling Room.

Tap and Go facilities are available on the offertory plates.

Leading the Service President:

The Ven. Canon Heather Patacca Precentor

Preacher:

The Very Revd Dr Andreas Loewe, Dean

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Please join in singing the hymns and in saying the words printed in bold type.

GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME

Please stand for the Entrance Procession. Remain standing for

THE GREETING

The president welcomes the people and says: Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Blessed be God’s kingdom, now and forever.

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

THE CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION Sit or kneel

To turn away from God is spiritual death but to serve him is life. Let us confess our sins to the God who is ever ready to renew his mercy towards us.

Merciful God, our maker and our judge, we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, and in what we have failed to do: we have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves; we repent, and are sorry for all our sins. Father, forgive us. Strengthen us to love and obey you in newness of life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Almighty God, who has promised forgiveness to all who turn to him in faith: pardon you and set you free from all your sins, strengthen you in all goodness and keep you in eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE HYMN OF PRAISE (GLORIA) Please stand to sing

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Christ Church Mass, P. Matthias (b.1954)

THE COLLECT

God of the ages, you call the Church to keep watch in the world and to discern the signs of the times: grant us the wisdom that your Spirit bestows, so that with courage we may proclaim your prophetic word, and complete the work you have set before us; through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD Please sit

PSALM 139.1-5; 12-18 Led by Dr Tony McCutchen Please join in saying the verses in bold

1 O Lord, you have searched me out and known me: you know when I sit or when I stand, you comprehend my thoughts long before.

2 You discern my path and the places where I rest: you are acquainted with all my ways.

3 For there is not a word on my tongue: but you, Lord, know it altogether. 4 You have encompassed me behind and before:

and have laid your hand upon me. 5 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me: so high that I cannot endure it. 12 For you have created my inward parts:

you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 13 I will praise you, for you are to be feared:

fearful are your acts, and wonderful your works. 14 You knew my soul, and my bones were not hidden from you:

when I was formed in secret, and woven in the depths of the earth. 15 Your eyes saw my limbs when they were yet imperfect:

and in your book were all my members written;

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16 Day by day they were fashioned: and not one was late in growing.

17 How deep are your thoughts to me, O God: and how great is the sum of them! 18 Were I to count them, they are more in number than the sand:

were I to come to the end, I would still be with you.

SECOND READING: Philemon 1-25

1Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and co-worker, 2to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow-soldier, and to the church in your house: 3Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4When I remember you in my prayers, I always thank my God 5because I hear of your love for all the saints and your faith towards the Lord Jesus. 6I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective when you perceive all the good that we may do for Christ. 7I have indeed received much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, my brother.

8For this reason, though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do your duty, 9yet I would rather appeal to you on the basis of love—and I, Paul, do this as an old man, and now also as a prisoner of Christ Jesus. 10I am appealing to you for my child, Onesimus, whose father I have become during my imprisonment. 11Formerly he was useless to you, but now he is indeed useful both to you and to me. 12I am sending him, that is, my own heart, back to you. 13I wanted to keep him with me, so that he might be of service to me in your place during my imprisonment for the gospel; 14but I preferred to do nothing without your consent, in order that your good deed might be voluntary and not something forced. 15Perhaps this is the reason he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back for ever, 16no longer as a slave but as more than a slave, a beloved brother—especially to me but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.

17So if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. 18If he has wronged you in any way, or owes you anything, charge that to my account. 19I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand: I will repay it. I say nothing about your owing me even your own self. 20Yes, brother, let me have this benefit from you in the Lord! Refresh my heart in Christ. 21Confident of your obedience, I am writing to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say. 22One thing more—prepare a guest room for me, for I am hoping through your prayers to be restored to you. 23Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends greetings to you, 24and so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow-workers. 25The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.

Hear the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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THE GRADUAL HYMN Please stand

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Take up thy cross; let not its weight fill thy weak spirit with alarm; his strength shall bear thy spirit up, and brace thy heart, and nerve thine arm.

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Take up thy cross; nor heed the shame, nor let thy foolish pride rebel; the Lord for thee the Cross endured, to save thy soul from death and hell.

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Take up thy cross then in his strength, and calmly every danger brave; ’Twill guide thee to a better home, and lead to victory o’er the grave.

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Take up thy cross, and follow Christ, nor think till death to lay it down; for only they who bear the cross may hope to wear the glorious crown.

Charles Everest (1814-77) alt. New English Hymnal 76

THE GOSPEL Remain standing

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

The Holy Gospel our Lord Jesus Christ according to St Luke: 14.25-35 Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ!

25Now large crowds were travelling with him; and he turned and said to them, 26‘Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple. 27Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. 28For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not first sit down and estimate the cost, to see whether he has enough to complete it? 29Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who see it will begin to ridicule him, 30saying, “This fellow began to build and was not able to finish.” 31Or what king, going out to wage war against another king, will not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to oppose the one who comes against him with twenty thousand? 32If he cannot, then, while the other is still far away, he sends a delegation and asks for the terms of peace. 33So therefore, none of you can become my disciple if you do not give up all your possessions.

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34‘Salt is good; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? 35It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure heap; they throw it away. Let anyone with ears to hear listen!’

For the Gospel of the Lord, praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

THE SERMON The Very Revd Dr Andreas Loewe, Dean

THE BAPTISM OF IVANYA RAY RAO

Baptism is the gift of our Lord Jesus Christ. When he had risen from the dead, he commanded his followers to go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. We have come together today to obey that command.

Baptism with water signifies the cleansing from sin that Jesus’ death makes possible, and the new life that God gives us through the Holy Spirit. In baptism, the promises of God are visibly signed and sealed for us. We are joined to Christ, and made members of his body, the Church universal.

Children are baptised in response to God’s all-embracing love. Parents and godparents who have responded to that love come now to bring these children for baptism. Before this congregation they must each express their own trust and commitment to the promises of God, and their intention to bring up their child in the faith and practice of the Church.

So we welcome you, Ivanya, with your sponsors and family. We give thanks for you, and pray that you may know God’s love and faithfulness for ever.

PRESENTATION OF THE CANDIDATES

I invite Ivanya’s godparents to present her for baptism. Godparents: We present Ivanya Ray Rao to be baptised.

Will you each accept the responsibilities placed upon you in bringing Ivanya for baptism? Godparents: I will.

Are you willing to answer on behalf of Ivanya? Godparents: I am.

By your own prayers and example, by your friendship and love, will you encourage Ivanya in the life and faith of the Christian community? Godparents: I will, with God’s help.

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THE DECISION

Before God and this gathering I invite you to affirm that you turn to Christ and reject all that is evil, and so I ask: Do you turn to Christ? Parents and Godparents I turn to Christ.

Do you repent of your sins? Parents and Godparents I repent of my sins.

Do you reject selfish living, and all that is false and unjust? Parents and Godparents I reject them all.

Do you renounce Satan and all evil? Parents and Godparents I renounce all that is evil.

Almighty God deliver you from the powers of darkness and lead you in the light of Christ to his everlasting Kingdom. Amen.

Will you each, by God’s grace, strive to live as a disciple of Christ, loving God with your whole heart, and your neighbour as yourself, until your life’s end. Parents and Godparents I will, with God’s help.

Let us pray. Grant, merciful God, that Ivanya may be so buried with Christ in baptism that the new nature may be raised up in her. May the fruit of your Spirit grow and flourish in her. Amen.

May Ivanya know Christ’s forgiving love and continue in the fellowship and service of his Church. May she proclaim, by word and example, the good news of God in Christ. Amen.

THE BLESSING OF THE WATER

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

We give you thanks that you have called Ivanya to new birth into your church through the waters of baptism. Pour out your Holy Spirit in blessing and sanctify this water so that, being baptised in it, she may be made one with Christ in his death and resurrection. May she die to sin, rise to newness of life, and continue for ever in Jesus Christ our Lord, through whom we give you praise and honour, in the unity of the Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.

I now ask you to affirm as yours the faith of the Church.

Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

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Do you believe in God the Son? I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

THE BAPTISM

Ivanya, I baptise you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The priest makes the sign of the cross on Ivanya’s head and says Ivanya, I sign you with the sign of the cross to show that you are marked as Christ’s own for ever.

Live as a disciple of Christ: fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith. All respond Confess Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, look for his coming in glory.

Presenting a lighted candle, the priest says God has brought you out of darkness into his marvellous light. All respond Shine as a light in the world to the glory of God the Father.

God has called you into his Church. All respond We therefore receive and welcome you as a member with us of the body of Christ, as a child of the one heavenly Father and as an inheritor of the Kingdom of God.

THE PRAYERS

Heavenly Father, we pray for Ivanya’s parents, Chandra and Remmy, in their parenting of their daughter, whom we have baptised in your name. Give to them the spirit of wisdom and love. May Ivanya grow up to love and reverence you, and their home share in the joy of your eternal kingdom. Amen.

God of truth and love, we pray for Ivanya‘s godparents, Sunil and Sharon. Enable them to share with their god child what you have revealed in your holy gospel. We ask this in the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

The congregation welcomes Ivanya with applause.

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THE NOTICES Please sit

THE GREETING OF PEACE Please stand

We are the body of Christ. His Spirit is with us. The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.

All may exchange a sign of peace.

THE OFFERTORY

During the hymn, an offering is received to support the Cathedral’s ministry. On average our congregants contribute $20 each. Please be as generous as you can. Thank you for your gift. Tap and go facility is available on the collection plates.

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Lord of all power, I give you my will, in joyful obedience your tasks to fulfill. Your bondage is freedom; your service is song; and, held in your keeping, my weakness is strong.

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Lord of all bounty, I give you my heart; I praise and adore you for all you impart, your love to inspire me, your counsel to guide, your presence to shield me, whatever betide.

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Lord of all wisdom, I give you my mind: rich truth that surpasses our knowledge to find, what eye has not seen and what ear has not heard is taught by your Spirit and shines from your word.

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Lord of all being, I give you my all; if ever I leave you, I stumble and fall; but, led in your service your word to obey, I’ll walk in your freedom to the end of the way.

Jack Copley Winslow (1882-1974) alt.

Together in Song 626 Reproduced with permission

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THE HOLY COMMUNION

The President prays the prayer over the gifts and all respond Blessed be God for ever.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

The president offers thanks to God for the grace and mercy made available to us in Christ. In response, we sing together…

Matthias (b.1954), Christ Church Mass

The president recounts the last supper

Let us proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

The president concludes the Eucharistic Prayer, to which all respond.

... we worship you, Father, in songs of never-ending praise Blessing and honour and glory and power are yours for ever and ever. Amen.

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THE LORD’S PRAYER

Being made one by the power of the Spirit, as our Saviour taught us, so we pray, each in our own language,

Notre Père..., Padre nuestro..., Vater unser..., 我們在天上的父 …,

ह हमार सवरगिक गिता…, Bapa kami..., E to matou Matua..., 天の父よ ...,

Ama namin…, Our Father who art …,

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD

We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. We who are many are one body for we all share in the one bread.

THE INVITATION TO COMMUNION

All baptised Christians are invited to receive the bread and the wine of the Eucharist. Please tell the priest if you prefer to receive a blessing. Gluten free wafers are available on request.

THE SENDING OUT OF GOD’S PEOPLE

The president prays the post-communion prayer. Please stand

Father, we offer ourselves to you as a living sacrifice through Jesus Christ our Lord. Send us out in the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory.

،… باپ ہمارے اے ،… الذي أبانا

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THE DISMISSAL HYMN

Sharny Russell Schlencker (b.1955) Together in Song 742

Reproduced with permission

THE BLESSING AND DISMISSAL

The president pronounces the Blessing

…be among you and remain with you always. Amen.

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. In the name of Christ. Amen.

ORGAN POSTLUDE

Trumpet Tune – Frederick Swann (b.1931): Roslyn Carolane, Assistant Organist.

PERMISSIONS The Holy Communion Second Order: A Prayer Book for Australia © 1995 Broughton Publishing. Texts of Scripture: New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. Hymns are reproduced by permission. This compilation is copyright © 2019 The Dean and Chapter of St Paul’s Cathedral.

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PLEASE PRAY WITH US FOR

THE WORLD Authorities in Hong Kong, that they will deal with the civil unrest with integrity and a non-violent way; swift arrival of necessary aid for those affected by Hurricane Dorian in the Caribbean and Bahamas; protection from harm for those working to contain the Ebola virus outbreak in the Dr of Congo; protection of the civilian population as fighting continues in Yemen and Syria.

THE ANGLICAN COMMUNION Province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan (Abp Ezekiel Kumir Kondo).

THE AUSTRALIAN ANGLICAN CHURCH The Diocese of Brisbane (Abp Phillip Aspinall, Regional Bps Jeremy Greaves, Cameron Venables, John Roundhill, Clergy & People).

THE DIOCESE OF MELBOURNE Archdeaconry of Box Hill (Dianne Sharrock); Christ Church Hawthorn (Andrew Dircks).

OUR CATHEDRAL Our Precentor, the Ven. Canon Heather Patacca; our Director of Music, Mr Philip Nicholls; Cathedral Organists, Mr Siegfried Franke, Mr Lachlan Redd, Mrs Roslyn Carolane, Mr Mark Slavec; the Cathedral Choir; our Choir Schools, Trinity Grammar School and Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School; Choir Chaplains, Revd Emily Fraser, Revd Matt Campbell; the St Paul’s Cathedral Music Foundation.

THOSE IN SICKNESS OR NEED Joan Woodhouse, Beryl Coombe, Robyn & David Forbes, Colin Jackman, Jane Tombs, Jean Nicoll, Judy and Frank Clift, Andrew, Lucilia & Carlota Soares, David Blake, Janet Marsden, Pam Sullivan, Martin Devine, John.

REFUGEES IN DETENTION Rijh Mohammed, Kanna Kumaran Tharma Kula Singam, Payman Alizada, Sami Hayder, Vahid Karjouyam.

YEAR’S MINDS 8 Harold Bakewell Hewett (Archdeacon) 1948

Frederick Race Godfrey (Lay Canon) 1948 Sister Esther (Mother Founder CHN) George Frederick Verdon (Kt Lay Canon) 1896 12 Reginald Gordon Brewer (Congregation) 2000 14 George Ralph O’Brien (Lay Canon) 1990

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NOTICES

NEXT SUNDAY’S PREACHERS (15 SEP) 8am, 9am and 10.30am: The Revd Canon Rosemary Maries; 6pm: The Canon Pastor.

WELCOME CHOIR ALUMNI! A particular welcome to our Choir Alumni here visiting for our 6pm Choral Evensong service.

ARRANGEMENTS DURING THE DEAN’S LONG SERVICE LEAVE The Dean will away on Long Service Leave from 10 September, returning on 22 November. In his absence, the Ven Canon Heather Patacca will be Acting Dean, and Canon Christopher Carolane will be Acting Precentor.

CANON CHRISTOPHER Christopher is currently in Cambodia and will return to the Cathedral this Wednesday.

THE 8AM SERVICE ON THE MOVE Following on from our discussions at the recent Congregation Consultation around making the 8am service more accessible for new-comers, our six month trial continues, with the 8am service taking place at the nave altar. The move will be reviewed in February 2020.

LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES Join us this Wednesday 11 September at 1pm for our Lunchtime Concert, featuring Emily Holland, soprano. Entry by donation.

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READ THE BIBLE WITH US

Monday Ps 62.5-8, Lk 6.6-11 Friday Ps 16.7-11, Lk 6.39-42 Tuesday Ps 145.1-9, Lk 6.12-19 Saturday Ps 98.1-6, Jn 3.13-17 Wednesday Ps 145.1-7, Lk 6.20-26 Sunday Jm 4.11-12, 22-28, Ps 14,

1 Tim 1, Luke 15.1-10 Thursday Ps 150, Lk 6.27-38

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