OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, UNIVERSAL KING

(Sunday 23 November 2014)

WELCOME TO ST JOHN’S CHURCH, DEE WHY (on the corner of Avon Road and Oaks Avenue) St John’s is a place of soul-stirring worship, challenging preaching, fine art and music, warm fellowship and outreach. It remains as Dee Why’s oldest institution. We are an Anglican parish in the Catholic Tradition of Anglicanism, which: • welcomes everyone • seeks to live the life of Christ in community • reaches out in love to others to share this life If you are a baptised communicant Christian from another Church you are welcome to receive Holy Communion with us today, or you may choose to come forward to receive a blessing. Please join us for refreshments after all services.

as we celebrate OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, UNIVERAL KING

(Sunday 23 November 2014)

8:00am Holy Eucharist Hymns: 216, 228, 231 (TIS) Setting: Festive Eucharist – Noel Rawstorne Motet: Prayer of St Richard of Chichester – Malcom Archer Voluntary Bells – Jean Langlais  

10:00am Family Eucharist with Godly Play - with The Cathedral Singers

Hymns: 332, 352, 457, 338 (NEH) Setting: Mass for the Quiet Hour  –  George Oldroyd Motet: Ave Verum Corpus – Camille Saint-Saens Voluntary: Bells – Jean Langlais  

6:00pm Sung Evensong Hymns: 345,476, 376 (NEH), 256 (TIS) Psalm: 75, 76

St John’s Anglican Church acknowledges the traditional custodians of this land and pays respect to all Aboriginal people, and to their families past and present. For more information please visit our website www.stjohnsdeewhy.org.au St John’s Recycling Program: Parishioners are invited to use the collection boxes at the back of the Church for recycling small batteries, candles, corks, printer ink and toner cartridges, sunglasses, spectacles (and cases), and also, to help the work of ABM, used postage stamps and phonecards.

FROM THE RECTOR 23 November 2014 Dear Friends, The gospel reading for the last Sunday of the liturgical year focuses our attention on the connection between the last days and our own life: on our neighbour, in relation to whom we shall be judged, and on Christ the King, who will preside over this tribunal. We must think clearly about the last days, not to dream about heaven as the solution to all our problems, but to live as befits one who awaits the immense gathering of all humankind in the presence of the messianic Shepherd. Our final destiny is worked out in the smallest details of our present life. With every blessing, Fr Steven Salmon, Rector

COMING EVENTS

Sun 30 Nov Advent Carols Service 6:00pm Sat 6 Dec St John’s Op Shop – final for 2014!

Christmas

Sat 13 Dec Playtime Children's Nativity and Party 10:00am Christmas Themed Organ Recital with Readings 2:00pm (followed by afternoon tea)

Fri 19 Dec Early Christmas Service 10:00am (for those unable to attend Christmas Day)

Sun 21 Dec Service of Nine Lessons and Carols 6:00pm Wed 24 Dec Children’s Christmas Service 5:00pm Wed 24 Dec Carols 11:15pm

Midnight Mass 11:45pm Thu 25 Dec Christmas Day Holy Communion Liturgy 6:30am

Holy Eucharist 8:00am Solemn Mass with Children’s Ministry 10:00am Community Christmas Lunch 12:00 noon

Sun 28 Dec Feast of the Holy Family

Candles burning in the Church for the month of November are in loving memory of

S a n d r a E l l i s from her daughters Marilyn Gibson and Karin Peters

PARISH NEWS

Christ the King Sunday: Today (23 November) is the Sunday before Advent and the last Sunday in the Church’s liturgical year. The Feast of Christ the King was instituted in 1925, and reminds Christians of their allegiance to their spiritual rule as distinct from earthly powers. This year we again welcome The Cathedral Singers to the 10:00am Holy Eucharist.

Advent - Countdown to Christmas: Next Sunday 30 November, is the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day and marks the start of the Church’s new liturgical year. Advent (from the Latin word adventus meaning "coming") is a season observed as a time of expectant waiting and preparation both for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas, and for his second coming. Common traditions include the “Advent Calendar” often used for children to count the days ‘til Christmas, and the Advent Wreath used at St John’s. The wreath and candles symbolise the passage of the four weeks of Advent; the first candle is attributed to the Prophets, the second to John the Baptist, the third (the rose coloured candle) to the Virgin Mary, and the fourth to the Church. A fifth, white candle is for the Christmas birth.

Advent Carols: In this service at 6:00pm on Sunday 30 November, the Church rejoices that the purposes of God, foretold by the prophets and accomplished in the Saviour’s birth, life, death and resurrection, have been fulfilled. Please come to this service if you can and bring a plate to share for supper.

Empty Christmas Tree: St John’s is again supporting the Anglicare “Toys ’n’ Tucker” appeal and Dee Why Women’s Refuge, helping needy families to enjoy some gifts and festive food on Christmas Day. Please see notices in the lobby and take flyers for family, friends or neighbours who may like to contribute. During Advent, please bring your gifts (new, unwrapped presents or hamper food) or donations you wish to make, between now and 10 December. Anglicare will collect items that are left with the office on 11 December. Items left between then and 18 December will be donated to the Dee Why Women’s Refuge.

Christmas Carols: This year the annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols will be held on Sunday 21 December at 6:00pm (please note the day).

St John’s Pins’n’Needles Group will have their final meeting on Tuesday 25 November at 9:30am after a very successful year and will resume on Tuesday 10 February 2015 continuing on every second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

Caritas: Everyone is welcome to the final meeting for the year in the Parish Centre on Monday 1 December at 7:30pm for a short service, fellowship and supper. Also a chance to think about next year’s program.

Op Shop: There will be a Saturday barbecue following the 6 December Op Shop (after packing) for all our volunteers and helpers. This is a small way of saying “Thank You” for all your support and hard work throughout the year.

St John’s Christmas Day Lunch is on again this year! For information, please speak with Lynette Johnson after services or on 0408 254 125. Lynette writes, “We need helpers, including guests who can act as table hosts and welcomers. Donations of money, food, nibbles and other assistance are welcome. We have always had a wonderful time with our Christmas Day Lunch; I await your calls.”

Happy Birthday to Neil Ewer (23rd), Wendy Johnson, Pam Andersen (29th)

Wedding Anniversary Congratulations to Mary and Allaster McDougall (29th)

Anniversary of Ordination: Congratulations to Deacon Sandra on her 25th anniversary of ordination today, with grateful thanks for her ministry in the church and among us in the Parish.

Christmas cards: For your Christmas Greeting needs, please see Valda Ashover, who has a supply of ABM and other charity cards. If browsing at the table in the church you can also find books that may be suitable as gifts.

Reading sheets are now available on the lobby table for 16 November to 28 December please collect your readings.

Call for Volunteers: ACT for Peace, the well-known Christmas Bowl Appeal agency (part of the National Council of Churches in Australia), is calling for friends to become volunteers for speaking occasionally (up to four times a year) in support of their work. Training is provided. For information see details on the noticeboard in the lobby.

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HOW TO CONTACT US

Where to find us: Cnr Avon Road and Oaks Avenue, Dee Why 2099

Parish Priest: Fr Steven Salmon SSC 0417 359 792 (mob) Tel: 9971 8694 (Office and Rectory). Email: rector@stjohnsdeewhy.org.au

Parish Deacon:   The Rev’d Sandra Salmon (Hon) Email: deacon@stjohnsdeewhy.org.au Tel: 9971 8694 (Office and Rectory)

Assistant Deacon: The Rev’d Jennifer Barry (Hon) 0457 396 323 (mob) Email: deaconjenny@stjohnsdeewhy.org.au

Churchwardens: Bev Bingham 9971 5529 Robyn Couch 0414 645 338 (mob) Tony Johnson 0419 225 011 (mob)

Email: wardens@stjohnsdeewhy.org.au

Director of Music: Tom Edwards 0481 563 258 (mob)

Email: music@stjohnsdeewhy.org.au

Children’s Ministry:

Lynette Johnson Dn Sandra Salmon

0408 254 125 (mob)

Pastoral Care: Clergy (see emails above) Lynette Johnson pastoral@stjohnsdeewhy.org.au

0408 254 125 (mob)

(Baptism Preparation and Hospital Visitor)

Administration: Beck Whelan (part-time)

Office phone: 9971 8694 (Fax 9971 8252) Office hours: 9:30am–2:00pm (Mon–Fri) Office email: office@stjohnsdeewhy.org.au Maintenance: maintenance@stjohnsdeewhy.org.au Postal address: PO Box 495

Dee Why NSW 2099

Website: www.stjohnsdeewhy.org.au

Other Parish Council Members:

Heather Andrews Valda Ashover Neridah Byrne Don Fisher Pam Fisher Lynette Johnson Dudley Johnson Roz Peterson Anne Seddon Don Stephens Katherine Ward

St John’s Parish seeks to be environmentally aware and responsible in our use of resources.

THE WEEK AHEAD AT ST JOHN’S (on the corner of Avon Road and Oaks Avenue) The church is open during the day for personal prayer. Morning and Evening Prayer is normally said each day (except Tuesdays) at 8:15am and 5:15pm.

Mon 24 Nov St Andrew Dung-Lac 9:30-11:15am Playtime 12:00noon Holy Eucharist (chapel) 3:00-7:00pm Relationships Australia

Tue 25 Nov 9:00am Op Shop Sorting 9:30-12:30pm Pins’ n’ Needles 10:00am-1:00pm St John’s Café (by appointment) Cottage Counselling 7:15-8:45pm Senior Choir Practice

Wed 26 Nov 10:00am Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayers 11:30am-12:30pm Mothers’ Union (by appointment) Cottage Counselling 5:30-8:30pm Street Mission: Wednesday Night Café

Thu 27 Nov 9:30-11:15am Playtime (by appointment) Cottage Counselling 12:00noon Holy Eucharist (chapel)

Fri 28 Nov 9:00am Holy Eucharist (chapel) 10:00am-1:00pm St John’s Café 10:30am-noon The Songbirds (formerly Singing Mums)

5:30pm Sacrament of Reconciliation (A priest is normally available in the church for Confessions from

5:30 pm to 6:00 pm or contact Fr Steven for other times) 6:15-7:45pm Youth Group 7:30-9:30pm Senior Youth Group

Sat 29 Nov 9:00am Holy Eucharist (chapel)

Sun 30 Nov Advent Sunday 8:00am Holy Eucharist 10:00am Family Eucharist and Godly Play 6:00pm Advent Carols

Morning Readings: Isaiah 63:16-17:64:1,3-8, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Mark 13:33-37

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER

Those who are ill: Ana, Sophie, Louise, Nigel, Tom, Yvette, Annette Bird, Alastair Brown, Kay Burton, Stephen Butler, Maria Regina de Mattos Castro, Beryl Cornish, Nora Davidson, Gary Fenton, Sharlee Gaddes, Marie Hansen, Leah Hermanns, Peter Hill, Jean Knight, Kerrie McAlpin, Ross Morgans, Anne Newell, Ken O’Donell, Kevin Ross, Tony Tasker, Brian Taylor, Joan Van Leeuwen, Stephen Ward, Noel Warr, Mary, Marjorie Wilson Others in need of prayer: Belinda, Larka, Anita, Donna, Russell, Thomas, Jasmine and Ryan, David, Deborah, Greg, Leah, Lisa, Mark, Michael Aitken, Pam Andersen, Fay Baker, Margaret Baker, Virginia Baker, Elizabeth Balharry, Joy Beness, June Bennett, Cameron Browne, Bob Brownley, Joy Burge, Craig Butler, Shirley Butler, John and Norma Byles, John Byrne, Rosemary Calder, Susan Caldis, Dorothy Cole, Betty Coward, John Cranfield, Fr Jim Cranswick, Anne Evans, Jean Field, Kevin Flicker, Clarrie and Stella Greaves, Norma Halford, Lee Hansen, Eric Hastings Snr, Michelle Hayden, Fr Stan & Norma Hessey, Peter Huckleby, Sue Kinging, Alec, Midge Lee, Joanne Lucock, Grace MacKay, Bob and Vivienne McMullin, Lois Maze, Lilian Miles, Byron Moore, Grayden Moore, Joan Morgans, Del Nattrass, Stephen Palmer, Bill and Karin Peters, Fiona Peterson, John Posener, Joan Preuss, Elaine Rich, Tom and Isabel Ridgway, Debby Roberts, Patricia Sara, Bob Satchell, Pam Seddon, Lena Simpkins, Jan Smith, Don Stephens, Jill and Kareena Sutcliffe, Jennifer and Michael Taylor, Joan Taylor, Phil and Margaret Turley, Audette Vaughan, Florence Watts, Kimberley Webster, Val West, John Wickes, Kath Yabsley Those who died recently: Stan Goldsworthy (bishop), Adrienne Daley, Max Burns, Len Malin, Cameron Griffin, Ken Short (bishop)

Those whose anniversaries of death occur at this time: Robert Lomax (23rd), Robert Dean (24th), May Duffy (25th), Mary Peacock, Pauline Hourigan, Matthew Keith (26th), Reginald Watts, Sandra Ellis, Pat McLean, Roger Drew (27th), Nellie Stein (28th), Ena Roby (29th)

23 November 2014 – Christ the King – Rostered Duties 8:00am 10:00am 6:00pm Sidespeople: Don Stephens

Marilyn Stephens John Emmett

Tony Johnson Barbara Emmett Roger Soltau

Ray Phelps

Readers: Dianne Greenhalgh Lee Hansen

Therese Soltau Wendy Johnson

Intercessor: Joan Butler Neridah Byrne

Chalice: Alma Ondevilla Adam Roberts

Servers: Roz Peterson Jill Knox Brian Butler

Debby Roberts Adam Roberts Matthew Robinson Kyle Flood-Cutugno

Alma Ondevilla Debby Roberts Roz Peterson

Morning Tea: Margaret Sheffield Krisztina Keller Heather Andrews

Godly Play - Storyteller: Katherine Ward - Door person: Bev Bingham

Cleaning: Brass: Grounds: Roger Soltau, Jill Knox Dianne Greenhalgh Peter Cunningham

30 November 2014 – Advent Sunday – Rostered Duties

8:00am 10:00am 6:00pm Sidespeople: Chas Coward

Sue Dimock

Tony Johnson Heather Andrews Denise Soltau

Valda Ashover

Readers: Alma Ondevilla Janet Eltham

Chris Salmon Cynthia Watts

Intercessor: Anne Seddon Valda Ashover

Chalice: Jess Rynd Valda Ashover

Servers: Jess Rynd Robyn Couch Jill Knox

Debby Roberts Adam Roberts MichaelRoberts Phillip Flood-Cutugno

Kathe Swales Roz Peterson Alma Ondevilla

Morning Tea: Margaret Sheffield Barbara Emmett Suzanne Park

Godly Play - Storyteller: Jess Rynd - Door person: Robyn Couch

Cleaning: Brass: Grounds: Bev Bingham Barbara Emmett Mark Ashover Children are always welcome in all our church services at St John's. In addition, at the 10:00am service there is Godly Play for children from three to twelve years, and our crèche (unsupervised) where parents can take little ones if upset or restless while still following the service on the large TV screen.