THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

(Sunday 9 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 Ordinary Sunday 32

(Sunday 9 November 2014)

8:00am Holy Eucharist Hymns: 216, 137, 561 (TIS) Setting: Parish Eucharist – Michael Dudman Voluntary ‘Master Tallis' Testament - Herbert Howells  

10:00am Family Eucharist with Holy Baptism and Children’s Ministry

Hymns: 216, 137, 561 (TIS) Setting: A Festive Eucharist  -­‐  Noel Rawsthorne Motet: Prayer of St Richard of Chichester - Malcolm Archer  Voluntary: ‘Master Tallis' Testament - Herbert Howells  

6:00pm Choral Evensong Responses Ferial Hymns: 249, 357, 360, 308 (NEH) Psalm: 135 Canticles: Fauxbourdons – Thomas Morley Anthem: Funeral Ikos – John Tavener

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

FROM THE RECTOR 9 November 2014 Dear Friends, Far from singing and dancing, the wedding Jesus describes in this Sunday’s parable is a formal ceremony with a series of hitches, which point to his intention of giving a lesson about the last judgement. All ten bridesmaids fall asleep: but that is not the point of the story, because the second coming will take the whole world by surprise. The mistake would be not to have made the necessary preparations for the feast. Those who have taken the precaution to bring plenty of oil light up the night and are able to meet the Bridegroom face to face. The foolish ones, whose supplies run short, bestir themselves too late: the door is shut in their faces. It is not just praiseworthy, but wise and prudent for us to remain faithful to the gospel, firm in faith, always loving. With every blessing, Fr Steven Salmon, Rector

COMING EVENTS

Sat 15 Nov Children’s Disco 3:00pm Sat 22 Nov St John’s Parish Fête 8:00am

Sun 23 Nov Christ the King – The Cathedral Singers 10:00am Sun 30 Nov Advent Carols Service 6:00pm Sat 13 Dec Christmas Themed Organ Recital with Readings

Sun 21 Dec Service of Nine Lessons and Carols 6:00pm

Christmas Sat 13 Dec Playtime Children's Nativity and Party 10:00am Fri 19 Dec Early Christmas Service 10:00am

(for those unable to attend Christmas Day) Wed 24 Dec Carols and Midnight Mass 11:15pm Thu 25 Dec Christmas Day Masses 6:30, 8:00, 10:00am 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 Adult Baptisms: This Sunday we joyfully welcome Susie and Alistair into the family of the Church through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism at the 10:00am Eucharist today. Please pray for Susie and Alistair as they rejoice in sharing with us the Christian faith.

Music notes for today’s Family Eucharist: The anthem this morning has been especially chosen for this morning's baptism. Malcom Archer's (b. 1953) beautiful and melodic anthem is a setting of the well-known prayer by the thirteenth-century Bishop of Chichester (1197-1257): 'Thanks be to you, our Lord Jesus Christ, for all the benefits which you have given us, for all the pains and insults which you have borne for us. Most merciful Redeemer, Friend and Brother, may we know you more clearly, love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly.’ The voluntary is Master Tallis' Testament by the English composer Herbert Howells (1899-1983). Howells' work was inspired by the 1910 premier in Gloucester Cathedral of Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis by Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958). Howells describe his work as a 'footnote' to that great work.

Amnesty International letter-writing will take place today after both morning services. Letters will be sent to the Government of Egypt protesting against wrongful imprisonment of human rights defenders. Please speak to Neridah for more information.

Children’s Disco: St John's Playtime is hosting a Children's Disco on Saturday 15 November, 3:00-5:00pm in the Parish Centre. Bring your children or grandchildren along, ages up to seven years old. Come and enjoy watching them having fun dancing to the music. All welcome. Entry $10 per family for the Organ Fund. Contact Lynette Johnson 0408 254 125 if you need more information.

Mothers’ Union (MU): will hold its final gathering for the year with lunch at Bella Vista Café at North Head on Wednesday 19 November. The group is to meet for the 10am Healing Eucharist at St John's then, after morning tea, head to the Bella Vista Café. See Dn Sandra or Margaret Winters for further details.

TWO WEEKS TO THE FETE Saturday 22nd November 8am – 2pm

Time to look out for all your unwanted BOOKS, DVDs, COLLECTIBLES, ANTIQUES, UNUSED GIFTS, PLANTS: Ask your friends and neighbours as well. SWEETS AND CAKES: There are recipes for sweets making as well as cake boxes, bags and sweets containers in the foyer .Please help yourself to what you need.

HANDICRAFTS, GIFTS FOR THE HAMPER, JAMS, PICKLES AND CHUTNEYS as well as donations for the CHILDREN’S Stall can be dropped in during office hours.

Don’t forget Neridah’s Gift Stall. Bring in those unwanted brand new gifts or make up a small gift basket. Christmas Greeting Cards: Please see Valda Ashover. The  cards  support  ABM,  Anglicare  and  the  Charity  Cards  Group.  

Christ the King Sunday: Sunday, 23 November, 10:00am 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. The St John's choir will sing at the 8.00am service and once again we welcome The Cathedral Singers to the 10:00am Holy Eucharist. It will also be Dn Sandra's 25th Anniversary of Ordination. Wedding Anniversary Congratulations to Jacy and John Posener (11th) Happy Birthday to Tony Garman (10th), James Rynd (11th), Jessica Rynd, Shirley Tucker (15th)

ORGAN FUNDRAISING  –  Many thanks to those of you have donated so generously and supported the project with such enthusiasm. We are in the last few weeks of fund-raising and have raised an incredible amount of money: however, you may have noticed that there are still some lonely un-sponsored stop segments (one complete stop and six individual quarters) available to a loving home. It would be wonderful to have every key and every stop on the organ sponsored on our wonderful new instrument which has done so much to enhance our music-making here at St John's. Many thanks for your commitment and support of this exciting installation. 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 on 17-20 November (12:30-7:00pm Mon-Tue, and 9:30am-4:00pm Wed-Thu). Please see the notice board in the lobby for information. To donate, first book a time on 13 14 95, then eat a substantial meal and drink three to four glasses of water in the hours before. Take your donor card or photo ID when you visit. Relationships Australia —a not-for-profit Australian organisation providing services on referral for individuals, families and communities, including family dispute resolution (mediation), support and education—completes another busy term at St John’s on Monday.

Christmas Giving: 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: 23 November and 10 December. Anglicare will collect items that are left with the office by Thursday 11 December. Items left between then and 18 December will be donated to the Dee Why Women’s Refuge.

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: 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 (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 10 Nov St Leo the Great 9:30-11:15am Playtime 12:00noon Holy Eucharist (chapel) 3:00-7:00pm Relationships Australia

Tue 11 Nov St Martin of Tours 9:00am Op Shop Sorting 9:30-12:30pm Pins’ n’ Needles 10:00am-1:00pm St John’s Café (by appointment) Cottage Counselling 5:00-6:00pm Junior Choir Practice 7:15-8:45pm Senior Choir Practice

Wed 12 Nov St Josaphat 10:00am Holy Eucharist (church) Holy Communion Liturgy

(Dee Why Gardens) ) 11:30am-12:30pm Bible Study (by appointment) Cottage Counselling 5:30-8:30pm Street Mission: Wednesday Night Café

Thu 13 Nov 9:30-11:15am Playtime (by appointment) Cottage Counselling 12:00noon Holy Eucharist (chapel)

Fri 14 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 15 Nov St Albert the Great 9:00am Holy Eucharist (chapel)

Sun 16 Nov 33rd Sunday of the Year 8:00am Holy Eucharist 10:00am Family Eucharist and Godly Play 2:30pm Holy Baptism 6:00pm Choral Evensong

Morning Readings: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, Matthew 25: 14-30

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER

Those who are ill: Ana, Sophie, Louise, Nigel, Tom, Yvette, Annette Bird, Alastair Brown, Kay Burton, Stephen Butler, John Byrne, Maria Regina de Mattos Castro, Beryl Cornish, Nora Davidson, Gary Fenton, Sharlee Gaddes, Bp Stanley Goldsworthy, Marie Hansen, Leah Hermanns, Peter Hill, Jean Knight, Kerrie McAlpin, Ross Morgans, Anne Newell, Ken O’Donell, Kevin Ross, Lena Simpkins, 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, 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, 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, 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: Len Malin, Gough Whitlam, Cameron Griffin, James Stacey (priest)

Those whose anniversaries of death occur at this time: Doug Wotton (9th), Roma Byrne (10th), Neville Tucker (11th), Leanne Goldsmith (12th), Janet Allen (13th), Geoffrey Nicholson, David Coburn (14th), Annie Noble, Peter Moyle, Cynthia Shaw, Ken Edgerton (15th)

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.

9 November 2014 – Ordinary Sunday 32 – Rostered Duties 8:00am 10:00am 6:00pm Sidespeople: Sue Dimock

Anne Seddon Alan Plambeck

Tony Johnson Dudley Johnson Wendy Johnson

Valda Ashover

Readers: Glen Kinging Robyn Couch

Neridah Byrne Tim Swales

Intercessor: Jean Knight Dudley Johnson

Chalice: Glen Kinging Lesley Flood

Servers: Alma Ondevilla Brian Butler Robyn Couch

Debby Roberts Adam Roberts Kathe Swales Kyle Flood-Cutugno

Robyn Couch Kathe Swales Alma Ondevilla

Morning Tea: Margaret Sheffield Suzanne Park Barbara Emmett

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

Cleaning: Brass: Grounds: Heather Andrews Joan Butler Alan Plambeck

16 November 2014 – Ordinary Sunday 33 – Rostered Duties

8:00am 10:00am 6:00pm Sidespeople: Lee Hansen

Dianne Greenhalgh Glen Kinging

Tony Johnson Roger Soltau Cynthia Watts

Ray Phelps

Readers: Brian Thiel Kay Thiel

Barbara Emmett Katherine Ward

Intercessor: Graeme Couch Wendy Johnson

Chalice: Robyn Couch Adam Roberts

Servers: Anne Seddon Robyn Couch Jill Knox

Debby Roberts Michael Roberts Adam Roberts Kathe Swales

Cynthia Watta Robyn Couch Kathe Swales

Morning Tea: Margaret Sheffield Wendy Johnson Dudley Johnson

Godly Play - Storyteller: Sandra Salmon - Door person: Neridah Byrne

Cleaning: Brass: Grounds: Alan Plambeck Pam Fisher Don Fisher 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.