7.00 am Holy Communion Celebrant & Preacher: The Rev’d Canon Nicki Colledge

9.30 am Holy Communion Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev’d Canon Nicki Colledge

Wednesday 10.30 Eucharist Aveo

God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. (John 3:16)

God of Mercy, you are full of tenderness and compassion, slow to anger, rich in mercy, and always ready to forgive: grant us grace to renounce all evil and to cling to Christ, that in every way we may prove to be your loving children; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

Our Vision: Loving God, Serving our

Local Community,

Making Disciples

Contacts Church Office: 3862 2221 9.00am-12.00 M—F admin@stmarksclayfield.org

Postal address: 56 Bellevue Terrace, Clayfield 4011

Priest-in-Charge: The Rev’d Canon Nicki Colledge 0405354035 revnicki@stmarksclayfield.org

Churchwardens: Robert Standish-White 0447277337 Bruce McDougall 0468716158

MUSIC

7.00AM

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9.30AM

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We have a hearing loop available. Please turn hearing aids on to “T” switch.

A reading from the Book of Genesis 12:1-4a Now the Lord said to Abram, ‘Go from your country and your kindred and

your father’s house to the land that I will show you. 2I will make of you a

great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will

be a blessing. 3I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you

I will curse; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.’ 4So

Abram went, as the Lord had told him; and Lot went with him. Abram was

seventy-five years old when he departed from Haran.

Hear the word of the Lord Thanks be to God Psalm: 121 APBA page 360 1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber; 4 Indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The Lord watches over you— the Lord is your shade at your right hand; 6 the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. 7 The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; 8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

FIRST READING AND PSALM

The word Lent comes from the Old English ‘lencten’ meaning Spring and refers to the lengthening of days experienced at this time of year in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a time for us to reflect on our rebirth in Baptism and engage in spiritual renewal in preparation for Easter. To help us with this task, the landscape of our worship changes. Purple vestments are worn, hymns and songs are more reflective in nature, and the Gloria and Alleluias are omitted. Lent is 40 days long counting from Ash Wednesday (the Sundays are not counted) and comes to its climax with the Great Three Days of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Eve. Lent helps us to identify with Jesus, who spent 40 days of fasting and prayer in the wilderness before beginning his public ministry. Jesus invites us to ‘come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while’ (Mark 6:31). During Lent we offer Study Groups and prayer as a way of living this season of renewal to the full. The illustration above is one way of representing the liturgical cycle of the church including Lent.

Working Bee The next working bees are on 21/3/20; 25/04/20; and 27/06/20. After the rain, things in the Church grounds are growing profusely. Over the next weeks we really need to do more than can be achieved by working bees alone. Rather than have more working bees would anyone who has spare time and enjoys gardening please join those who regularly work away at St. Mark’s.

For the Men of St Mark’s The next gathering at the Albion Hotel is on Thurs 19th March from 5.30pm in the Cucina Bar. No need to rsvp. Come for a relaxed chat and a drink.

Ladies Get Together The next gathering will be the fourth Saturday, 28th March at 4pm. This will be hosted by Dianne Kemp at Janet Vacca’s home. Come and join us for fun and frivolity and bring a small plate to share. For more information please call Nicki or the office.

GFS Youth Group The next GFS session will be on Friday 13 March commencing at 7pm . Children and young people in school grades 7 and above are welcome, including young adults.

KidsPlus+ : Fourth Sundays of the month The next KidsPlus+ will be on Sunday 22 March during the 9.30 Service This is our GFS children’s group for younger children.

Gather ’Round Sundays: Second Sunday of the Month (TODAY!) On the second Sunday of the month, at the 9.30 service, all children and other interested people will be invited to gather round the altar for the Thanksgiving Prayer. This inclusion helps to give personal meaning to what happens in church, and opens the door to further conversation!

BCA Boxes BCA boxes are due to be returned. Please return these to Derek, Petrea or the office. Thank you for your contribution. Wednesday Eucharist 10.30am Aveo Clayfield This week there is a Eucharist at Aveo Clayfield at 10.30am Wednesday. Non-residents are welcome to attend the service that is held on the 1st floor of Whytecliffe Building which is followed by morning tea.

NOTICES

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A reading from a letter to the Romans, chapter 4, verses 1-5, 13-17

What then are we to say was gained by Abraham, our ancestor according

to the flesh? 2For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to

boast about, but not before God. 3For what does the scripture say?

‘Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness.’ 4Now to one who works, wages are not reckoned as a gift but as

something due. 5But to one who without works trusts him who justifies the

ungodly, such faith is reckoned as righteousness.

13For the promise that he would inherit the world did not come to Abraham

or to his descendants through the law but through the righteousness of

faith. 14

If it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null

and the promise is void. 15For the law brings wrath; but where there is no

law, neither is there violation.

16For this reason it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on

grace and be guaranteed to all his descendants, not only to the adherents

of the law but also to those who share the faith of Abraham (for he is the

father of all of us, 17as it is written, ‘I have made you the father of many

nations’)—in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life

to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist.

Hear the word of the Lord Thanks be to God

SECOND READING

GOSPEL READING - John 3:1–17

The Lord be with you! And also with you! The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John, chapter 3, beginning at the 1st verse

Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. 2He came to Jesus by night and said to him, ‘Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God.’

Jesus answered him, ‘Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.’ 4Nicodemus said to him, ‘How can anyone be born after having grown old? Can one enter a second time into the mother’s womb and be born?’ 5Jesus answered, ‘Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. 6What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7Do not be astonished that I said to you, “You must be born from above.” 8The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.’ 9Nicodemus said to him, ‘How can these things be?’ 10Jesus answered him, ‘Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things?

11 ‘Very truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know and testify to what we have seen; yet you do not receive our testimony. 12If I have told you about earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? 13No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. 14And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.

16 ‘For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. 17 ‘Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. The Gospel of the Lord Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ

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s Tuesday 10 March: 7.30pm Parish Council

Wednesday 11 March: 10.30 AVEO Service Saturday 14 March: 6.30 Trivia Night Wednesday 18 March: Ladies Guild Games Day Thursday 19 March: Blokes & Beers

Saturday 21 March: 8am Working Bee 10.30-12.00 Parish visioning morning Friday 27 March: 7.00pm Palm Cross making Saturday 28 March: 4pm Ladies Lounge

NOTICES

Mothering Sunday (Lent 4) March 22

St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School top auditioned choir, Exultate, will join us for the 9.30am Service on March 22.

The choir (made up of students in years 9-12) will share sacred songs through communion and post-communion

reflection.

Mothering Sunday is a perfect day to celebrate women of all ages, recognising gifts of care and compassion that may be offered to all.

Parish Visioning Morning Saturday 21 March, 10.30—12.00pm

All members of the Parish are invited to share their ideas and

vision, provide feedback, ask questions, and brainstorm together at a Visioning Session here in the Hall.

Areas for feedback include:

Children, Youth and Families Functions and Events Liturgy and Spiritual Growth Stewardship—Buildings and Ground Communications and Marketing This is a consultative process … so come and be consulted! This is the forum for sharing your thoughts and making your mark on the

Mission Action Plan for the parish.

PRAYER

FOCUS

for this week

For St Mark’s Outreach and

Mission: The Holy Trinity Pantry at the Valley — for those in need in the inner city.

The Sick: Please use the Intercessions Book for those who you know would like to be named in our Prayers of Intercession.

Anniversaries of the Faithful Departed: Jessica Jensen Geoffrey Parr Margaret Don Alton Zeistmer Esme Shipham Eric Crooke

Wider Mission Focus for this Month: Bush Church Aid (BCA). For ministry in rural Australia. www.bushchurchaid. com.au

TENNIS COURT Bookings: 0487 789 529 or email: stmarks.tennis@ gmail.com

Tuesday 10 7.30pm Parish Council

Wednesday 11 9.00am ABM “Where do we go from here?” Lent Study 10.30 AVEO Service 7.00pm “Saying Yes” Lent Study Thursday 12 8.00 am Prayers 8.15 am Staff Meeting

Saturday 14 6.30pm Trivia Night

Sunday 15 7.00am Eucharist 9.30am Eucharist

TRIVIA NIGHT “Party Through the Decades”

Don’t forget the Trivia Night in the hall NEXT Satur-day 14 March starting at 6.30pm. Get your friends Together, choose a decade as your theme, and

make a table. It is always a fun night and you will be helping to support St Mark’s!

$10 per person, pay at the door. BYO food and drink.

THIS WEEK— March

Weekly Offering Summary Budgeted Weekly Collection $2,038 Collections Last Week $2,155

It costs approximately $4,350 per week to run the parish. Make a secure donation online using the GiveNow icon below or on our Homepage or go to http://www.givenow.com.au/StMarksClayfield

DIRECT DEBIT DETAILS Bank: NAB Account Name: St Mark’s Clayfield BSB 084-004 A/c 50-838-9619

NOTICES

HOLY WEEK QUIET MORNING - 9:30am-1pm,

SATURDAY, 4 APRIL

Holy Trinity, Fortitude Valley

The Rev'd Canon Nicki Colledge, will lead a Quiet Morning at Holy Trinity in preparation for Holy Week.

All are welcome!

Nicki will bring her experience in "prayer spaces" in schools to the Quiet Morning. Prayer spaces are practical hands-on ways to en-

counter the spiritual and sacred. Please RSVP to Nicki.

All Are Welcome (verse 2)

Let us build a house where prophets speak, And words are strong and true,

Where all God's children dare to seek To dream God's reign anew.

Here the cross shall stand as witness And a symbol of God's grace;

Here as one we claim the faith of Jesus: All are welcome, all are welcome,

all are welcome in this place.

Lenten Study Groups

Books ordered are ready for collection. Payment is due (ABM $11, “Yes” $18)

Option #1— “Saying Yes to Life ” Wednesdays 7pm Option #2— ”Where do we go from here?” Wednesdays 9am