EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

(Sunday 3 August 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 Ordinary Sunday 18

(Sunday 3 August 2014)

8:00am Holy Eucharist Hymns: 25, 526, 145 (TIS) Setting: Holy Trinity Mass – John Ross

10:00am Family Eucharist with Godly Play Hymns: 25, 526, 145 (TIS) Setting: An English Mass – plainsong Anthem: Elegerunt, Apostoli Stephanum – plainsong

Salve Regina – plainsong Voluntary: Prelude in C BWV 547 – J. S. Bach

6:00pm Taizé Mass

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

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.

FROM THE RECTOR 3 August 2014 Dear Friends, The several gospel accounts of the multiplication of the loaves witness to the importance which the early communities attach to this miracle, the only one in which Jesus directly associated his disciples. The apostles had come to the conclusion that Jesus alone could meet the needs of the crowds. Here they learn that they themselves have a role to play in the sharing of the Eucharistic bread. In commemorating the event, the Church sees in it the living announcement of the redemption, the prophetic sign of what would take place when, in her turn, she would be entrusted with the task of giving the human multitudes the Word and the Bread of Life. With every blessing, Fr Steven Salmon, Rector

COMING EVENTS

Sat 9 Aug Classical Music for the Organ Recital followed by afternoon tea 2:00pm

Sat 23 Aug Trivia Night 7:00pm Sat 20 -

Sun 21 Sep Weekend Festival of Music

Sat 11 Oct Afternoon Tea Dance 3:00pm Bear Cottage Benefit Concert 7:00pm

Sun 19 Oct Dedication Festival and Parish Lunch 10:00am Mon 3 Nov All Souls’ Day – Fauré’s Requiem 7:30pm Sat 22 Nov St John’s Parish Fête

Sun 23 Nov Christ the King – The Cathedral Singers 10:00am

To the Glory of God Candles burning in the Church for the month of

August are in loving memory of Gladys Jean Watson

from her son Kevin Ross

PARISH NEWS Baptism Enrolments: At the 10:00am Family Eucharist, Gracie Gilchrist is to be enrolled for Holy Baptism. Please pray for Gracie as her family and godparents prepare for this Sacrament.

Music notes for today’s Family Eucharist: This week’s anthem is the Offertory for the Feast of St Stephen, ‘Elegerunt, Apostoli Stephanum' translated as 'The Apostles chose Stephen to be a Levite, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost: whom the Jews stoned, invoking and saying: Lord Jesus, receive my spirit, alleluia.’ The hymn Salve Regina is a Marian anthem sung at Compline, and is particularly appropriate for the liturgical season from Pentecost to Advent. Bach's 'Great' Prelude in C dates from the early eighteenth-century and was probably composed during Bach's tenure at Weimar.

Tasting Sweet Delights – a Girls’ Night In on Monday 4 August, 7:30pm in the Parish Centre for Caritas Members, Playtime Group Mums and other Ladies in the parish. All are most welcome to bring a friend also. This is a chance for fellowship with others you may never have met before, and to have some fun sharing your own special sweets, whether a yummy dessert or dessert wine of your choice. The speaker/entertainment is the surprise of the evening. We are looking forward to seeing you there. Please let Lynette Johnson (0408 254 125) or Barbara Emmett (9971 8428) know if coming and what delicious food or drinks you could bring, or call the office (9971 8694 Mon-Fri, 9:30am-2:00pm).

Organ Recital: On Saturday 9 August at 2:00pm Tom Edwards will present an enjoyable hour of works from great classical composers for organ, including Mendelssohn, Howells, Walton and Purcell. The recital will be followed by afternoon tea. For more information, please speak with Tom (0481 563 258) or Valda (9971 7997) after the 8:00 or 10:00am Sunday morning services.

Trivia Turmoil, Saturday 23 August – are you ready? St John’s Trivia Night is only three weeks away, which leaves precious little time to practise your quiz skills, unless you decide to recruit a well-informed support team, or just plan on coming to watch and join in a fun evening. Guests may come casual or you can organise a table-for-eight. Plus, you can plan on decorating your table and/or dressing up as a favourite character. A $10 per person donation will help meet costs; BYO food and drinks. If planning to come, please enter your name in the form on the lobby table, and state if you need transport. To book your place, please call Lynette Johnson (0408 254 125) or the parish office (9971 8694 Mon-Fri, 9:30am-2:00pm).

Happy Birthday: Margaret Turley (4th), Roger Soltau (5th), Michael Johnston (6th), Kay Thiel (7th), Rob Peterson (9th) Wedding Anniversary Congratulations to Verity and Matthew Pearce (7th) Memorial to David Coburn: Many will remember David Coburn who was organist here between 1991 and 2003. The Parish Council has agreed to dedicate a stop on the new organ to David's memory. The idea of enlarging the Pogson organ was David's dream many years ago. Any who wish to contribute to this memorial should speak with Lynette, or include an envelope marked “David Coburn Memorial” with their offering. Casseroles: Frozen meals are available to all in need, including parishioners who may be unwell or unable to get out. We are now starting to run a little low on stocks and would appreciate more meals. Please bear in mind that those who may be recovering from illness are not always able to take spicy food. For information, please speak with Robyn Couch or Lynette Johnson. Music, Music, Music: With new music events being planned for later this year, please watch this space as details emerge; come to the events if you can in order to enjoy the performances, encourage emerging musicians, help the different objectives being supported, and welcome visitors who see at St John’s a parish that is welcoming, hospitable and keen to share our lives of faith with others. For many years St John’s music program has brought into our church for the first time visitors who have experienced here the friendship of St John’s family. Please record your details in the subscriber’s list on the lobby table to receive advice on coming musical events; then plan to participate when you can in this outreach. For more information, you can speak with Valda Ashover (9971 7997), and please take flyers as they become available for family, friends and neighbours. Cottage Counselling operates regularly in the Parish Centre with support from St John’s. Please pray for the service, the counsellors and their resources, giving thanks for their work, and that this important ministry may continue meeting the needs of the local community. Cottage Counselling now has Deductible Gift Recipient status with the ATO and can provide receipts for tax deduction purposes to donors. The Centre may be contacted at 7 Clarke St, Narrabeen 2101, on 02 9972 0141 or at www.cottagecounselling.org.au Red Cross Blood Service: One in three Australians will need blood, but only one in thirty donates. Donated blood helps cancer patients, people with blood disorders, mothers-to-be and newborn babies, as well as trauma and surgical patients. The Mobile Blood Service is to be at Dee Why Surf Club this week on 18-21 August (12:30-7:00pm Mon-Tue, and 9:30am-4:00pm Wed-Thu). Please see the notice board in the lobby for information.

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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) 0409 412 798 (mob) 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 (on leave) 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: Lynette Johnson Dn Sandra Salmon 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 Mon 4 Aug St John Vianney 9:30-11:15am Playtime 12:00noon Holy Eucharist (chapel) 3:00-7:00pm Relationships Australia 7:30-9:30pm “Girls’ Night In” Caritas & Playtime Mums

Tue 5 Aug St Oswald 9:00am Op Shop Sorting 10:00am-1:00 Café (by appointment) Cottage Counselling 5:00-6:00pm Junior Choir Practice 7:15-8:45pm Senior Choir Practice

Wed 6 Aug THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD 10:00am Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayers and

Anointing of the Sick 11:15am-12:30 Bible Study (by appointment) Cottage Counselling 5:30-8:30pm Street Mission: Wednesday Night Café

Thu 7 Aug St Dominic (by appointment) Cottage Counselling 9:30-11:15am Playtime 12:00noon Holy Eucharist (chapel)

Fri 8 Aug ST MARY OF THE CROSS (MACKILLOP) 9:00am Holy Eucharist (chapel) 11:00am Holy Eucharist (Alexander Nursing Home) 10:00am-1:00 St John’s Café 1:00-2:30pm Chronic Pain Support Group 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 (2nd & 4th Friday in month) 7:30-9:30pm Senior Youth Group 2nd Friday

Sat 9 Aug St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) 9:00am Holy Eucharist (chapel) 2:00-4:30pm Organ Recital, followed by afternoon tea

Sun 10 Aug ORDINARY SUNDAY 19 8:00am Holy Eucharist 10:00am Family Eucharist and Godly Play 4:00pm Adult Preparation for the Sacraments 6:00pm Choral Evensong Morning Readings: 1 Kings 19:9,11-13; Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14: 22-23

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER Those who are ill: Ana, Sophie, Gill, Louise, Suru, Tom, Yvette, Pam Anderson, Margaret Baker, Annette Bird, Kay Burton, Stephen Butler, John Byrne, Luiz Castro, Nora Davidson, Gary Fenton, Bp Stanley Goldsworthy, Fr John Goodman, Marie Hansen, Leah Hermanns, Peter Hill, Carlo Kraushaar, Kerrie McAlpin, Lois Maze, Ross Morgans, Fr Fred Morrey, Anne Newell, Ken O’Donell, Elaine Rich, Tom Ridgway, Kevin Ross, Lena Simpkins, Jan Smith, Barry Stovold, Brian Taylor, Joan Van Leeuwen, Stephen Ward, Noel Warr, Kim Webster, Mary

Others in need of prayer: Belinda, Larka, Anita, Donna, Russell, Thomas, Jasmine and Ryan, David, Deborah, Greg, Leah, Lisa, Mark, Michael Aitken, Fay Baker, Virginia Baker, Elizabeth Balharry, Joy Beness, June Bennett, Cameron Browne, Bob & Margaret Brownley, Joy Burge, Craig Butler, Shirley Butler, John and Norma Byles, Susan Caldis, Dorothy Cole, Beryl Cornish, Betty Coward, John Cranfield, Fr Jim Cranswick, Anne Evans, Jean Field, Kevin Flicker, Clarrie and Stella Greaves, Norma Halford, Eric Hastings Snr, Michelle Hayden, Marj Hoysted, Peter Huckleby, Margaret James, Sue Kinging, Alec, Midge Lee, Joanne Lucock, Grace MacKay, Bob and Vivienne McMullin, Lilian Miles, Byron Moore, Grayden Moore, Joan Morgans, Del Nattrass, Rebecca O’Donnell, Jessica, Angus, Daniel and Lucy, Stephen Palmer, Bill and Karin Peters, Fiona Peterson, John Posener, Joan Preuss, Isabel Ridgway, Debby Roberts, Olwyn Rogers, Patricia Sara, Bob Satchell, Pam Seddon, Denise Soltau, Don Stephens, Jill and Kareena Sutcliffe, Jennifer and Michael Taylor, Joan Taylor, Phil and Margaret Turley, Audette Vaughan, Cynthia Watts, Florence Watts, Kimberley Webster, Val West, John Wickes, Kath Yabsley

Those who died recently: Bob Wilson, Ted Wenning, Gary Axford, Ashley Wren

Those whose anniversaries of death occur at this time: Brian Edwards (3rd), Bess Porteous, Clare Ray, Clive Maddrell (4th), Betty Wood, Nalda Butler (5th), John Walker, Hans Rivera (6th), Bruce Miles, Ken Cove (priest), Raymond Bald, Sheila Morton (7th), Gladys Watson (8th), Eileen Humphries (9th)

3 August 2014 – Ordinary Sunday 18 – Rostered Duties 8:00am 10:00am 6:00pm Sidespeople: Don Stephens

Marilyn Stephens Lee Hansen

Tony Johnson Michael Johnston Roger Soltau

Taize Mass Ray Phelps

Readers: Jean Knight Peter Cunningham

Liz Hamilton Valda Ashover

Intercessor: Joan Butler Katherine Ward

Chalice: Alma Ondevilla Valda Ashover

Servers: Anne Seddon Brian Butler Roz Peterson

Debby Roberts Adam Roberts Michael Roberts

Taizé Mass

Morning Tea: Janet Eltham Wendy Johnson Dudley Johnson

Godly Play - Storyteller: Lesley Flood - Door person: Alma Ondevilla

Cleaning: Brass: Grounds: Rob Peterson Joan Butler Mark Ashover

10 August 2014 – Ordinary Sunday 19 – Rostered Duties 8:00am 10:00am 6:00pm Sidespeople: Glen Kinging

Alan Plambeck Dianne Greenhalgh

Tony Johnson Liz Hamilton Barbara Emmett

Valda Ashover

Readers: Robyn Couch Joan Butler

Briedelia Wiggins Wendy Johnson

Intercessor: Peter Cunningham Roger Soltau

Chalice: Glen Kinging Tony Johnson

Servers: Jill Knox Alma Ondevilla Brian Butler

Debby Roberts Adam Roberts Kyle Cutugno Matthew Robinson

Alma Ondevilla Robyn Couch Kathe Swales

Morning Tea: Janet Eltham Helen Hastings Krisztina Keller

Godly Play - Storyteller: Katherine Ward - Door person: Neridah Byrne

Cleaning: Brass: Grounds: Robyn Couch Neridah Byrne Peter Cunningham