Church opening hours: Mon–Fri 10am–4pm; Sat 9am–1pm; Sun 7am–4pm Weekly services: Mon–Fri: 12:30pm Eucharist; Wed: 6:15pm Choral Evensong

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

HYMNS: 117, 464, 104, 420

PREACHER The Rev’d John Deane National Director, ABM, and Honorary Associate Priest

7:45AM SAID EUCHARIST Reader: Ian Westbrook Intercessor: Howard Graham

9:00AM SUNG EUCHARIST WITH KIDS@CHURCH Reader: Christopher Waterhouse Intercessor: Leon Fitzgerald Choir: The St James’ Singers Setting: Matthias – Christ Church Mass Motet: Britten – Jubilate Deo Voluntary: Whitlock – Exultemus

11:00AM CHORAL EUCHARIST Reader: David Burchell Intercessor: Susan Hamilton Choir: The Choir of St James’ Setting: Wills – Missa Eliensis Motet: Willan – I beheld her Voluntary: Whitlock – Exultemus

For the week beginning Sunday 14 May 2017 WEEKLY

PEW SHEET

As Sydney’s oldest church, St James’ is a place of soul-stirring worship, challenging preaching and fine music. We are a progressive community that welcomes all people regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, or religion.

PLEASE USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ORDER OF SERVICE BOOKLET

YOU ARE WELCOME TO TAKE THE PEW SHEET HOME WITH YOU

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Please advise one of the Sidespersons if you would like Communion brought to you in the pew.

If necessary, you are welcome to sit for those parts of the liturgy when it is normal to stand.

REFLECTION In word and deed and character, Jesus shows us God. In that revelation, Jesus assures us that we have a safe place with God. That promise remains secure in times of joyous presence and of troubled absence.

COLLECT OF THE DAY

Everliving God, whose Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life: give us grace to love one another, to follow in the way of his commandments, and to share his risen life; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

FIRST READING

A reading from The Acts of the Apostles 7:55–60

Filled with the Holy Spirit, Stephen gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. ‘Look,’ he said, ‘I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!’ But they covered their ears, and with a loud shout all rushed together against him. Then they dragged him out of the city and began to stone him; and the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul. While they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.’ Then he knelt down and cried out in a loud voice, ‘Lord, do not hold this sin against them.’ When he had said this, he died.

A short silence is observed.

Reader For the Word of the Lord, All Thanks be to God.

PSALM 31:1–5, 17–18

At the 7:45am Eucharist the Psalm is recited antiphonally, a long pause being observed at the colon. At the 9:00am Eucharist the following antiphon and setting of the Psalm is used. At the 11:00am Eucharist a Book of Common Prayer setting of the Psalm is sung by the choir.

Response:

Chant: W. Hayes

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To you, Lord, have I come for shelter :

let me never be put to shame.

O deliver me in your righteousness :

incline your ear to me and be swift to save me.

Be for me a rock of refuge, a fortress to defend me :

for you are my high rock and my stronghold.

Lead me and guide me for your name’s sake :

bring me out of the net that they have secretly laid for me,

for you are my strength.

Into your hands I commit my spirit :

you will redeem me, O Lord God of truth.

All my days are in your hand :

O deliver me from the power of my enemies and from my persecutors.

Make your face to shine upon your servant :

and save me for your mercy’s sake. Response

SECOND READING

A reading from the First Letter of Peter 2:11–25

Beloved, I urge you as aliens and exiles to abstain from the desires of the flesh that wage war against the soul. Conduct yourselves honourably among the Gentiles, so that, though they malign you as evildoers, they may see your honourable deeds and glorify God when he comes to judge.

For the Lord’s sake accept the authority of every human institution, whether of the emperor as supreme, or of governors, as sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. For it is God’s will that by doing right you should silence the ignorance of the foolish. As servants of God, live as free people, yet do not use your freedom as a pretext for evil. Honour everyone. Love the family of believers. Fear God. Honour the emperor.

Slaves, accept the authority of your masters with all deference, not only those who are kind and gentle but also those who are harsh. For it is to your credit if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly. If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong, where is the credit in that? But if you endure when you do right and suffer for it, you have God’s approval. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his steps. ‘He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.’ When he was abused, he did not return abuse; when he suffered, he did not threaten; but he entrusted himself to the one who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were going astray like sheep, but now you have returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.

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A short silence is observed.

Reader For the Word of the Lord, All Thanks be to God.

We will now sing the Gradual Hymn No. 464.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Please remain standing and turn to face the Gospel reader.

Reader/All Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Cantor I am the way, the truth, and the life, says the Lord; no one comes to the Father, except through me. Alleluia!

All Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

GOSPEL READING JOHN 14:1–14

Deacon A reading from the Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to St John.

All Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling-places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also. And you know the way to the place where I am going.’ Thomas said to him, ‘Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.’

Philip said to him, ‘Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, “Show us the Father”? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; but if you do not, then believe me because of the works themselves. Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it.’

Deacon For the Gospel of the Lord, All Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

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COMMUNION

Baptised Christians from all traditions are welcome to receive Communion. All others are welcome to come forward to receive a blessing. Please move to the altar rail.

You are advised to take any valuables with you to Communion to ensure their security.

We also request that people not use the practice of ‘intinction’ at Communion (the practice of dipping the consecrated bread into the consecrated wine) as it increases the possibility of transmitting infection. If you are concerned about use of the common cup, it is acceptable for you to receive Communion in one kind (i.e. the bread only). Gluten-free wafers are available upon request.

COMMUNION MOTETS

9AM MOTET

Words: Psalm 100 Music: Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

11AM MOTET

Words: 8th Century Responsory from an Office of Our Lady Music: Healey Willan (1880-1968)

ORGAN VOLUNTARY

Vincent Percy Whitlock (1903-1946) – Exultemus

PRAYERS FOR HEALING

The laying on of hands and anointing with prayers for healing, for yourself or on behalf of others, will be offered in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit after the 9:00am and 11:00am services.

alleluia! and for his flock deigned to die, alleluia!

O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands, serve the Lord with gladness and come before his presence with a song. Be ye sure that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. O go your way into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise; be thankful unto him, and speak good of his Name. For the Lord is gracious and his truth endureth from generation to generation. His mercy is everlasting, for the Lord is gracious.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.

I beheld her, beautiful as a dove, rising above the water-brooks; and her raiment was filled with perfume beyond all price.

Even as the springtime was she girded with rosebuds and lilies of the valley. Who is this that cometh up from the desert like a wreath of sweet smoke arising from frankincense and myrrh?

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Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Please pray for the Diocese of New Jersey, USA (The Episcopal Church ) and the Right Reverend William Stokes.

The sick – Immediate: Jackie Dettmann, Anne Cogswell, Alan Coates, Lindsay Small, Michael Steepe, Doris Blairs, Gordon Cooper, Melissa Melvin, Karen Dacey, Helen Williams, Phyl Haward.

In need: Donald Dallas.

For victims and others affected by acts of terrorism.

The sick – Long-term: Kate Canty, Vivienne, Paul, Ann Bratt, Anahera Chessum, John Grace, Max Watson, Peter Christian, Gillian Virginie, Faye Green, Helen Lord, Lynda Cox, Daphne Bunce, Jean Lowe, Martha McRae, Megan Nelson, Jim Ridley, Rodney Knock, Leigh Knock, Pamela Sapsford, Bob Crundwell, Cherie Sheppard, Fr John Beer, Maddy Ritchie, Candace Waters, Norma Shore, Gabriel Miles, Fr Ken Shillito, Tim Potter, Ray Sharp, Peter Stewart, Marian Pilone, Marion Barton, Neville Harris, Shirley Harris, Steve Bell, Benjamin York, Ariel Roman, Bp Ken Mason, Sue Keats, Ashleigh Lester, Joyce Wiltshire, Paula Ginns, Dorothy van Twest, Judith Chandler, Rhonda Gordon, Fiona Hawke, Barry Shepherd, Phillip, Norma Penglase, Dorothy Picard, Frances Rolfe, Helen Ashley, Hamish Richards, Jean Keppie, Lia Edwards, Billie Brace, Eve Syme, The Rev’d Paul Cooper, June Miller.

The recently departed: Joyce Silk, Barbara Golder, Robin Millhouse, Peter Meyer, Ron Morris, priest, Barry Aldrich, Lenny Heffernan.

Baptism anniversaries: Emma Claire Rita Simunovic.

Those whose year’s mind falls at this time: Florence Gallimore, Marta Irvan, Mabel Lowe, Frederick Ross, Hilda Thorburn, Marie-Theresa Zamponi, John Roberts, Aleksandrs Voits, Edward Loder, Ellen Pracy, Verdun Robson.

Please note that names of the sick will remain on the ‘Immediate’ list for one month only. If there is a need for a name to remain longer, please ask for it to be placed on the ‘Long Term’ list. All requests should be made to Dianne Ward, the Office Administrator, at office@sjks.org.au.

THE FLOWERS IN THE CHURCH TODAY

are in loving memory of

Barbara Golder, who passed away on 5 May, aged 101.

May she rest in peace, and rise with Christ in glory.

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

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NOTICES COMING EVENTS AT ST JAMES’ AND OTHER IMPORTANT ITEMS

CONGRATULATIONS We congratulate and send greetings to former parishioner, Paula Ginns, who celebrated her 90th birthday on 11 May. Paula is fondly remembered, especially by all associated with Kids@Church.

HOSPITALITY AT ST JAMES’ There is a tradition at St James’ of providing refreshments after many of our services, particularly our Sunday Eucharists. This is an important ministry which enables people from the different congregations at St James’ to mingle and have fellowship together. There are many volunteers who contribute to this ministry, but there is a need for more to join the post-9am teams. Each team consists of 4-6 people who are responsible for providing food (such as sandwiches, sausage rolls, slices, and fruit), putting it on trays before the service in the kitchen in the Crypt and then serving the food and tea or coffee after the service. Each team looks after morning tea on one Sunday per month. The fourth Sunday urgently needs three more helpers. Please consider this important ministry and be aware that it is always possible to swap with others, if you cannot help out on a particular week. Please contact Beverley Simpson on 0407 705 040 for more details and if you can help.

AN INVITATION Parishioners are warmly invited to attend a service of celebration for the life of Barbara Golder (1915-2017) at 2:00pm on Friday 26 May at Warrawee Bowling Club, 1479 Pacific Highway, Warrawee. Light refreshments will be served, so please contact Barbara’s son, Jeff on 0411

HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERMONS We thank our preacher for Holy Week and Easter, The Reverend Canon Professor Scott Cowdell Bsc, BTh, BA (Hons), PhD, for his splendid addresses. His sermons are available in the Baptistry in booklet form. They are also obtainable from the St James’ website at www.sjks.org.au/sermons-2017/

ST JAMES’ INSTITUTE Come and be a part of Lectio Divina from 1:00-2:00pm every Thursday in May in the Meditation Room in the Crypt. This slow and meditative reading of the Bible will be led by Julie Sheppard and Kumar Rasiah. Please register for administrative purposes by emailing registrations@sjks.org.au or ringing 8227 1305. No cost, although donations are welcome.

Understanding Church Architecture is the topic of this year’s seminar from Associate Professor Michael Horsburgh, AM. There are two options to attend this seminar: either come on Sunday 21 May, from 2:00pm to 4:30pm, or come on Tuesdays 23 and 30 May, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Refreshments will be available for the Sunday group and for the group meeting on Tuesdays. Cost: $30/20. Venue: St James’ Hall, Level 1, 169-171 Phillip Street, Sydney. Bookings: registrations@sjks.org.au or 8227 1305.

ST JAMES’ MOTHERS UNION For May only, MU will meet on Thursday 18 May at 10:30am at St Andrew’s Church, Lane Cove, for the Annual Area Day. Visitors warmly welcomed. For information, please contact Tricia Graham on 9380 4070 or 0422 472 194.

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NOTICES CONT’D COMING EVENTS AT ST JAMES’ AND OTHER IMPORTANT ITEMS

MORE INFORMATION on the Parish can be found on our website, www.sjks.org.au, including links to our bi-monthly magazine, Parish Connections.

The April/May 2017 issue of Parish Connections is available, online and in the Baptistry and Parish Office.

861 297 or by email to jeff@selhold.com if you will be attending. Maps to help you to locate Warrawee Function Centre at the bowling club are available in the Baptistry.

WHO IS MY NEIGHBOUR? Thank you to those who have contributed food vouchers and phone cards for the Asylum Seekers Centre. We continue to take food and vouchers to them about every six weeks. We are also working on St James’ proposing a Syrian Refugee Family and we are in touch with the organisation ‘Hope and Trust’ in Jordan who will organise a family at that end. Currently we are still working to raise $15,000 we will need for this project. If

you can help, please make your contribution, marked Syrian Refugees Fund, either directly into the church account (BSB 032 007, A/C 250025, Acc. Name:

Churchwardens St James’ General Account,

Reference: Syrian Refugees Fund) or send a cheque, made out to St James’ Church General Account, to the Parish Office (with a note attached saying it is for the Syrian Refugees Fund) or put the money /cheque into an envelope, labelled Syrian Refugees Fund, in the offering plate. For further details contact Libby Hindmarsh hindmarsh@ozemail.com.au or mobile 0404 492 444.

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INTENSIVE JOURNAL WORKSHOP LIFE CONTEXT

Led by Kate Scholl

Saturday & Sunday 27 – 28 May

9:30am-5:00pm Saturday

9.30am-4.30pm Sunday

Venue: The Grail, 22 McHatton Street, North Sydney (Street parking is

generally available).

More details: http://www.eremos.org.au/events/03_Mar/intensive-journal-life-

context-workshop1

Cost: $160 / $140 for Eremos Members.

Morning and afternoon tea will be provided.

Bookings essential by 17 May. Early registration is recommended as spaces are

limited for this workshop.

No previous Journal writing experience is required.

Register Now: https://www.trybooking.com/OWEX

Questions?

Contact Kate Scholl, Email: events@eremos.org.au Tel: 0425 211 065

Please consider paying your offering directly into the church account.

The details are: BSB 032 007, A/C 250025, Churchwardens St James’ Gen. A/C. Offering cards are available from the Office if you use direct debit.

PARISH OF ST JAMES, KING ST

Office: Level 1, 169–171 Phillip St, Sydney NSW 2000

Telephone: 8227 1300 Fax: 9232 4182 E-mail: office@sjks.org.au

Rector: The Reverend Andrew Sempell E: rector@sjks.org.au T: 8227 1303 (Mobile: 0419 018 225) [On leave: 29 April-25 May incl.]

Associate Rector: The Reverend John Stewart E: john.stewart@sjks.org.au T: 8227 1304 (AH 9410 3077)

Director of the St James’ Institute: Christopher Waterhouse E: christopher.waterhouse@sjks.org.au T: 8227 1305

Head of Music: Warren Trevelyan-Jones E: music@sjks.org.au T: 8227 1306

Churchwardens: Sidney Blairs, Holly Raiche and Kumar Rasiah. E: warden1@sjks.org.au

Website: www.sjks.org.au

Please send any notices for inclusion in the Parish News to the office by Tuesday morning.

NEXT SUNDAY

21 MAY 2017

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

(WHITE)

PREACHER

THE REV’D JOHN SPOONER

HONORARY CHAPLAIN TO THE HEALING MINISTRY

7:45AM SAID EUCHARIST

9:00AM SUNG EUCHARIST WITH KIDS@CHURCH

SETTING: MATTHIAS – CHRIST CHURCH MASS

11:00AM CHORAL EUCHARIST

SUNG BY THE CHOIR OF ST JAMES’

SETTING: MOZART IN D

MOTET: BYRD – NON VOS RELINQUAM ORPHANOS

PARISH MINISTRIES

GUILD OF ST RAPHAEL

HEALING EUCHARIST

First Tues. of each month, 6:15pm

MOTHERS’ UNION

First Wed. of each month, 10:30am but see Notices re May meeting.

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION

Tuesday, 1:10–1:50pm, Crypt

Wednesday, 7:45–8:30am, Crypt

Friday, 1:10–1:50pm, Crypt

WORSHIP

Monday to Friday

12:30pm, Holy Eucharist

Wednesday 17 May

6:15pm, Choral Evensong (Lower Voices)

Sung by The Choir of St James’

LUNCHTIME CONCERT

Wednesday 17 May 1:15pm

Ben Adler – violin and Will Cesta – piano