NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

(Sunday 10 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 19

(Sunday 10 August 2014)

8:00am Holy Eucharist with the Sacrament of Holy Baptism

Hymns: 275, 505 (t.483), 446 (t.772) (TIS) Setting: Holy Trinity Mass – John Ross

10:00am Family Eucharist with Godly Play Hymns: 275, 505 (t.483), 446 (t.772) (TIS) Setting: A Festive Eucharist – Noel Rawsthorne Anthem: Spirit of the Lord – John Harper

Ubi Caritas – Taize Voluntary: Fugue from Sonata no 2 – Felix Mendelssohn

2:30pm Holy Baptism

6:00pm Choral Evensong Hymns: 244, 245, 329, 307 (NEH) Responses: Ferial Responses Psalm: 82, 112 Canticles: Brewer in F Anthem: Thou knowest, Lord – Henry Purcell Voluntary: Chorale – Joseph Jongen

FROM THE RECTOR 10 August 2014 Dear Friends, Until after the resurrection, the faith of the disciples fluctuated a great deal: they knew doubt and fear in the presence of him whom they took for a ghost in this Sunday’s gospel. In the person of Peter, with his impulses and hesitations, we find depicted the faith of the typical disciple: our own faith. It will not be able to overcome its fears and its questions except by turning resolutely to Christ in order to obey when he calls. Then with all our fear overcome, we will be able to bow down before him and confess his divinity. With every blessing, Fr Steven Salmon, Rector

COMING EVENTS

Sat 23 Aug Trivia Night 7:00pm Sat 6 Sep St John’s Op Shop 8:00am

Sat 20 - Sun 21 Sep

Weekend Festival of Music

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

Classical Opera and Theatre music 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

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.

PARISH NEWS Baptism: We welcome into the family of the Church through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism today, Avery Elisabeth Peterson during the 8:00am Holy Eucharist, and at 2:30pm Gracie Clare Gilchrist and Emily Dawn Murdock. Please pray for Avery, Gracie and Emily, and their parents and godparents, as they rejoice in sharing with us the Christian faith. Enrolment in the Catechumenate: We have two adults to be enrolled as catechumens (those being instructed in preparation for Baptism) this Sunday at the 10:00am Mass. Please pray for Alistair and Susie as they make this important step in their spiritual journey. Amnesty International: Letter writing will be conducted today after each morning service with Neridah Byrne. Letters proposed for sending to the Egyptian Government relate to the conviction, imprisonment and ill-treatment of Australian Peter Greste and colleagues on charges that are not recognisably criminal. While working as journalists for Al Jazeera on reports concerning the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood, they were arrested and charged with broadcasting false news and collaboration with the movement. For more information please speak with Neridah today. Mothers’ Union: The next meeting of St John’s MU Branch is on Wednesday 20 August. After the Healing Eucharist and a cuppa we will be sharing our favourite Bible verses. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please see Deacon Sandra or Margaret Winters. Pins’ n ’Needles – Reminder: Next meetings Tuesday 11 and 25 August, usual time and place.

St John’s Trivia Night is on Saturday 23 August starting at 7:00pm. To prepare, why not book your “table for eight”, assemble your brains trust, plan your table’s decorative theme for the night, and stock up on the drinks, chocolates, sweets and other sustenance you will need to keep your attention (coffee and tea will be available). Or, if not organised in advance, just come and join in. To book your place, please call Lynette Johnson (0408 254 125) or the parish office (9971 8694 Mon-Fri, 9:30am-2:00pm). 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. Op Shop: St John’s Op Shop raised $2,350 on Saturday 2 August. Many thanks to all who contributed and helped. Happy Birthday: Joan Morgans (11th), Florence Watts (12th), Kyle Flood-Cutugno (14th), Therese Soltau (15th)

Congratulations to Gwen  and  Jay  Zmijewski  on  the  birth  of  Zeke,  their  third  son,  last  week.

Thank you: Leonie Wenning writes: “Thank you - to Fr Steven, Dn Sandra, Dn Jenny and Tom. Our heartfelt thanks for the warmth and comfort of Ted’s service. To Denise and Roger and their team; for the delicious and varied food, enjoyed by all. And to the “friendly bunch” of St John’s community, thanks to you all for your sympathy and support.

Leonie, Cathy, David and their families.”

The things people do: As well as the many parishioners and groups at St John’s whose activities are part of the regular programs here, St John’s is supported by many whose acts of love are known to God alone, whose kind works may never see the light of day in the parish news, and whose quiet dedication will never be celebrated or even acknowledged by others. For example, one of our regulars at the Op Shop routinely scours the stalls for toys, stationery, soft toys and the like and sends them to organisations both in Australia (such as Bear Cottage, Royal Far West, Stewart House and Westmead Children’s Hospital ) and overseas where they are greatly appreciated. Please pray for all who are sharing their faith in so many different ways here, especially those quietly living out a spirit of love and service to others.

Acknowledging all Volunteers: It is being increasingly recognised that volunteer work forms a key but quiet ministry in the parish. Thanks to our volunteers who know that the way they go about their tasks is seen by many visitors who then ask themselves, “Do we want to be members of this family? Are the volunteers we meet here helping us, by the way they live and work, to gain some small glimpse of God’s love? Do they appreciate and encourage each other?” It seems that the answer is increasingly “Yes”, and we hope that we all want to be a part of this story. Ed. 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. 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.

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

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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 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 11 Aug St Clare 9:30-11:15am Playtime 12:00noon Holy Eucharist (chapel) 3:00-7:00pm Relationships Australia

Tue 12 Aug 9:00am Op Shop Sorting 9:30am-12:30pm Pins ’n’ Needles 10:00am-1:00 Café (by appointment) Cottage Counselling 5:00-6:00pm Junior Choir Practice 7:15-8:45pm Senior Choir Practice

Wed 13 Aug 10:00am Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayers 10:00am Holy Communion Liturgy

(Dee Why Gardens) 11:15am-12:30 Bible Study (by appointment) Cottage Counselling 5:30-8:30pm Street Mission: Wednesday Night Café

Thu 14 Aug St Maximilian Kolbe 9:30-11:15am Playtime (by appointment) Cottage Counselling 12:00noon Holy Eucharist (chapel)

Fri 15 Aug ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 9:00am Holy Eucharist (chapel) 10:00am-1:00 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)

Sat 16 Aug St Stephen of Hungary 9:00am Holy Eucharist (chapel)

Sun 17 Aug ORDINARY SUNDAY 20 8:00am Holy Eucharist with Holy Baptism 10:00am Family Eucharist and Godly Play 4:00pm Adult Preparation for the Sacraments 6:00pm Sung Evensong Morning Readings: Isaiah 56:1,6-7; Romans 11:13-15,29-32;

Matthew 15:21-28

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER Those who are ill: Ana, Sophie, Gill, Louise, Suru, Tom, Yvette, Pam Andersen, Margaret Baker, Annette Bird, Kay Burton, Stephen Butler, John Byrne, Luiz Castro, Nora Davidson, Gary Fenton, Bp Stanley Goldsworthy, Marie Hansen, Eric Hastings Snr, Leah Hermanns, Peter Hill, Carlo Kraushaar, Kerrie McAlpin, Lois Maze, Ross Morgans, 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, 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, Michelle Hayden, 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, Florence Watts, Kimberley Webster, Val West, John Wickes, Kath Yabsley

Those who died recently: Edward Clancy (bishop), Bob Wilson, Ted Wenning, Gary Axford

Those whose anniversaries of death occur at this time: Lucy Hill, Joyce Leigh (10th), Harold Andrews, Henry Hoysted, Claire Ray, Nevill Chynoweth (bishop), Margaret Howieson (11th), Lorna Williams (12th), Marcia Wishiewski (13th), Keith Turley (priest) (14th), Lionel Morgans (15th), Win Crabtree, Jai Thomas, Peg Crane (16th)

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

Valda Ashover Wendy Johnson

Intercessor: 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

17 August 2014 – Ordinary Sunday 20 – Rostered Duties 8:00am 10:00am 6:00pm Sidespeople: Don Stephens

Marilyn Stephens Sue Dimock

Tony Johnson Cynthia Watts Neridah Byrne

Ray Phelps

Readers: Jean Knight Lee Hansen

Chris Salmon Dudley Johnson

Intercessor: Alma Ondevilla Barbara Emmett

Chalice: Graeme Couch Adam Roberts

Servers: Jess Rynd Anne Seddon Robyn Couch

Debby Roberts Adam Roberts Kyle Cutugno Michael Roberts

Alma Ondevilla Robyn Couch

Morning Tea: Janet Eltham Barbara Emmett Shirley Butler

Godly Play - Storyteller: Valda Ashover - Door person: Jess Rynd

Cleaning: Brass: Grounds: Roger Soltau Jill Knox

Barbara Emmett Don Fisher

Church Access: If you would like to bring someone to church who relies on wheelchair or walker, but can't fit it in your car, St John’s now has a wheelchair and a walker available to assist getting between car and church.