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We acknowledge the Dja Dja Wurrung people, the custodians of this land where we gather.
We pay our respects to their elders past and present as we pray for reconciliation.
Sentence: ‘I am the resurrection and the life,’ says the Lord. ‘Those
who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who
lives and believes in me will never die.’ John 11.25-26
Collect: God of all the living, in the resurrection of Christ Jesus you
have given us the promise of life which death itself cannot destroy: in
the strength of this unshakeable promise, give us a new heart to live,
even now, as your new creation. We ask this through your Son, our
Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
22nd after Pentecost
Preacher:
Canon Alfred Austin
Celebrant:
Rev Tracey Wolsley
Regular Services held at
9.00am & 11.00am Sundays
9.00am Hymns
TiS 132 Holy Holy Holy
TiS 619 Have Faith In God My Heart
TiS 217 Love Divine All Loves Excelling
TiS 531 Sent Forth By God’s Blessing
Please advise Rev Tracey or Alison by 5.00pm Thursday if you wish to add someone to the
prayer list below. Thank you.
Please hold in your prayers: Julie Abella, Rob Aitken, Baby Ella, Lorna Britton,
Lauris Hopkins, Di, John, Shirley & Ron
School Chaplains Megan & Rose
St Mary’s Anglican Church Sunday 10 November 2019
Important Dates
Sun 17 Nov 5.30pm Fair Thank You BBQ & Meeting
Tue 19 Nov 12.00pm St Mary’s Fellowship Lunch
Fri 22 Nov 6.00pm Parish Christmas Evening
Fri 6 Dec 5.00pm Christmas Double Feature Movie Night
Sun 15 Dec 5.00pm Celebrate Christmas
Regular Dates
2nd Wed 11.00am Service at Benetas Aged Care
3rd Wed 10.30am Service at Freemason’s Aged Care
4th Wed 11.00am Service at Benetas Aged Care
3rd Tue 12.00pm St Mary’s Fellowship Lunch
Each Wed 3.30pm Christian Meditation
Not ices
St Mary’s Fellowship Lunch—Fellowship Group meets on Tues 19
November at the Kangaroo Flat Sports Club at noon. You are most
welcome to join us, It is a great opportunity to share with each
other over lunch, the group will then be in recess until Feb 2020.
Blessings, Marg Peach.
Parish Christmas Evening—Friday 22 November, from 6.00pm at the
Kangaroo Flat Sports Club function room. Meals purchased from
Bistro Function Menu, the 9 choices range in price range from
$21.90 to $31.90, kids meals $8.50. Please write name on list on
Welcome Table. If you have a Christmas hat please wear it. Alison
will also bring her collection of novelty head ware to share.
St Mary’s Christmas Double Feature Movie Night—Friday 6
December, 5.00pm for 5.15 start of first movie. Bring and share
Party Finger Food and drinks. First movie is The Star and the second
movie is The Nativity Story. This event is FREE but donations will be
accepted. Friends, relatives and neighbours are welcome to join
us.
Synopsis—The Star: A small but brave donkey named Bo yearns
for a life beyond his daily grind at the Village mill. One day he
finds the courage to break free and teams up with Ruth the
loveable sheep and Dave the hilarious dove with lofty
aspirations. Along with three wisecracking camels
and some eccentric stable animals, Bo and his
new friends follow the Star on the adventure of
their dreams—filled with lots of laughter—and
become part of the greatest story ever told.
Voices include Kelly Clarkson, Patricia Heaton,
Kristin Chenoweth, Christopher Plummer, and
Oprah Winfrey.
Synopsis—The Nativity Story: It was the cruellest of
times. Under Herod’s torturous reign, families
struggled to survive and yet in the midst of utter
turmoil, a young woman’s faith was put to the test.
Mary is betrothed to the local carpenter, Joseph.
Mary is visited by an angel and told that she will
fulfil a prophesy and as a virgin give birth to God’s
son, the saviour of the world. Mary’s pregnancy
brings her the scorn of the community and Joseph
struggles to believe her seemingly outlandish story. Meanwhile, a
census forces every man and his family to return to his place of
birth. Join Mary and Joseph on an incredible journey of hope
and discovery.
Parish Fair—Raffle Winners: 1st Prize—Roshani, 2nd Prize—Tony
Salathial, 3rd Prize—Graeme, 4th Prize Fiona Bullock-Fowler.
Fair Thank You BBQ & Meeting – all are invited to attend on Sunday
17 November at 5.30pm. BYO salads/desserts to share and drinks of
choice. We’ll organise Sausages etc. This will be an opportunity for
a relaxed social get-together; and to discuss the day and record
suggestions towards planning for 2020. A Profit and Expenditure
Statement for 2019 will be available on the day.
Tomato Growing Competition is on again—Now is the optimum
time to plant your tomatoes. This year it will be hosted by St John’s
Bears Lagoon. Date to be confirmed. Interesting prizes will be
awarded!!!
The Sultan and the Saint—Bendigo Interfaith Council
are holding a Film Night here at St Mary’s tonight at
7.00pm, followed by Supper, this is a FREE event. It is the
story of Francis of Assisi and the Sultan of Egypt, and
their meeting on the battlefield during the Crusades.
The Rector Wri tes
Reflection on this weeks readings – Long Term Faith, Hope, Vision
Although the readings this week appear to be unrelated, there is,
nevertheless, a thread that runs through them. In the face of
difficulties – exile, persecution, and even death – God gives God’s
people the assurance of God’s protection and salvation. The
returning exiles are assured that God is with them and will restore
their temple beyond its former glory (which, historically, motivated
them to continue working on the temple for centuries!). The Psalmists
celebrate God’s mercy and salvation and plead, in faith, for God’s
deliverance. Paul reassures the Thessalonian church that they have
not been abandoned or left behind by God but are guaranteed
God’s love and a place in God’s eternal realm. Finally, Jesus, in the
face of the Sadducees’ taunts, reaffirms the resurrection, and that
even in death we are not separated from God and God’s life.
While the promise of an afterlife has sometimes been used as an
excuse for oppression or a reason to keep away from engagement
in justice issues in the world, the truth is that the hope we have in
Christ is more often a motivator to work toward that hope in this life.
If our work to bring about a more peaceful, equitable society has no
hope of success – which is the case if it depends only on us – then
we will ultimately find ourselves growing cynical and disheartened,
and falling into a “if you can’t beat them, join them” view. If,
however, we can nurture our faith in God’s purposes, God’s life and
God’s resurrection, we find hope. Our efforts are not ours alone, but
are inspired and empowered by God’s Spirit, and at some point –
even if only in a distant future – the work we do now will result in the
world of which we dream. And, further, the life we live and to which
we contribute now, lives on beyond the grave.
So, what we do does matter, and every small act of mercy,
compassion and defence of the most vulnerable is a manifestation
of God’s life. We are participants in God’s work of resurrecting the
universe! However, it takes tremendous courage and faith to live an
alternative set of values and practices from the world around us. In
our expedient culture which often demands fast gains and instant
gratification, long term hope, and the commitment to work and wait
for the greater good is not always favourable.
In our churches we can fall into exactly the same trap – measuring
our success by numbers, money, buildings, new fashions, new trends
and new equipment. When this happens, our message is lost
however, when we renew our faith in the eternal, in the unending life
of God, and in our hope of resurrection, all sorts of things change.
We begin to view the world and its history through the lens of God’s
reign, and the wide sweep of salvation history, rather than just the
immediate moment. We begin to work for a better world, even
though we may never see the fulfilment of our dreams ourselves. We
grow in our commitment to make short term sacrifices in favour of
long term justice and peace. Ultimately this faith enables us to
change what we drive and how we use energy – even though it
may be less convenient – to protect our planet. It enables us to give
up our short-term needs and hurts in favour of long term relationship
building – even with those we may consider enemies. It enables us to
sacrifice some of our own comfort in the short term – to buy less,
consume less and throw away less – in order to ensure that there is
enough to go around, and that what we use is justly and fairly
sourced and produced. Hope in the resurrection – in God’s eternal
gift of life and salvation – really does inspire us to live differently when
it captures our hearts and souls (adapted from Sacredise your
Worship).
Grace and Peace to you, Rev Tracey.
Noel & Shirley Austin
8 November Margaret Stewart
15 November
P a r i s h C o n t a c t D e t a i l s
Rector: Rev Tracey Wolsley, Ph 0423 267 405
Email: [email protected]
Rector’s Warden: Colin Clark Ph 5447 9783
People’s Wardens: Dennis Robinson Ph 5447 4035
Shirley Austin Ph 0417 523 068
Postal Address: PO Box 1369, Kangaroo Flat VIC 3555
Street Address: 193-195 High Street, Kangaroo Flat
Office email: [email protected]
Website: www.stmaryskangarooflat.com
Parish Office: Ph 5447 7427
Parish Secretary: Alison Niven Ph 0409 326 495
PEW SHEET—If you have an item for the Pew sheet please forward by 12 noon
Thursday to Alison Niven on 0409 326 495 or Email [email protected]
Time 10/11 17/11 24/11 01/12
Welcomers 9.00am J & H Ford W & M Stewart
J Scott B Austin
D Addlem J Gilmore
11.00am A Niven A Niven A Niven A Niven
Eucharistic Assistants
9.00am R Aitken G Moors
C Clark J Clark
E Young W Stewart
G Turpie S Austin
11.00am C & L Cooper C & L Cooper C & L Cooper C & L Cooper
Offertory 9.00am
C Clark W Stewart
M Fryer L Stone
M Stewart N Austin
D Robinson S Davey
11.00am A Niven A Niven A Niven A Niven
Booth 9.00am M Stewart D Robinson G Turpie D Bell
11.00am A Niven A Niven A Niven A Niven
Reader 9.00am J Ford R Stamp G Young G Turpie
Intercessor 9.00am A Austin S Davey R Stamp R Stone
Morning Host 9.00am B Austin D Addlem R Penna L Stone
Flowers M Shay J Phelps R Penna E Dunnicliff
Parish Operating Account Details: Acc Name: Anglican Parish of Kangaroo Flat Bank: Bendigo Bank
BSB No: 633 108 Acc No: 106133630