FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

(Sunday 11 May 2014)

WELCOME TO ST JOHN’S CHURCH, DEE WHY 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 THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

(11 May 2014)

8:00am Holy Eucharist Hymns: 145, 380, 378 (TIS) Setting: Holy Trinity Mass (Ross)

10:00am Family Eucharist with Godly Play Hymns: 145, 380, 378 (TIS) Setting: Holy Trinity Mass (Ross) Anthem: Now the green blade riseth (trad.) Voluntary: Intrada (Ives)

2:30pm Holy Baptism – Keira Collins

4:00pm Adult Preparation for Sacraments

6:00pm Evensong Hymns: 101, 118, 113, 296 (NEH) Psalm: 18 (vv 1-31) Responses: Ferial Setting: Fauxbourdons (Morley) Anthem: Soul of My Saviour (Brumby)

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 11 May 2014 Dear Friends, The gospel of Christ calls us to a mature and responsible way of life, which has nothing immature or conformist about it. In this present age, when authority is weakened and discredited, when passing fads

beguile, when propaganda deceives, Jesus puts us on our feet, so that we can journey with him to the Father. No one goes to the Father except through Jesus (Jn 14:6). ‘When Christ freed us, he meant us to remain free’ (Gal 5:1). Many thanks for all who contributed to the success of our Organ Celebration Weekend. It was a great success and time of blessing. With every blessing, Fr Steven Salmon, Rector

COMING EVENTS

Fri 16 May Film Group – ‘Amazing Grace’ 7:00pm Sun 25 May ‘Famsing’ Concert 2:00pm

Sun 1 Jun Ascension Afternoon Tea with Songs of Praise 2:30 pm

Sun 8 Jun Pentecost Sunday “AEON” Chamber Music Ensemble 2:00pm

Sun 15 Jun Trinity Sunday Sat 21 Jun Rock and Roll – Dance 7:30pm

Sun 22 Jun Corpus Christi Choral Evensong – Cathedral Singers 6:00pm

Sat 9 Aug Rising Stars of the Organ 2:00pm Sat 23 Aug Trivia Night 6:00pm Sat 20 and

Sun 21 Sep Weekend Festival of Music

Sat 11th 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 – Faure’s Requiem Sat 22 Nov St John’s Parish Fête

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

PARISH NEWS Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers worshipping at St John’s today!

Baptism: We welcome Keira Collins into the family of the Church through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism at 2:30pm today. Please pray for Keira and her parents and godparents, as they rejoice in sharing with us the Christian faith. Baptism Enrolment: At the 10:00am Family Eucharist, James Horsley and Penelope Bolger will be enrolled for Holy Baptism. Please pray for James and Penelope as their families and godparents prepare for this Sacrament. Amnesty International: Letter writing will be conducted today after each morning service with Neridah Byrne. It will address the situation of a student banned from pursuing higher education and now sentenced, following confession under duress, and without urgent medical treatment, to seven years in prison on charges apparently related to peaceful activism (also known as “spreading propaganda against the system” and “assembly and collusion against national security”). For more information please speak today with Neridah, who reports that ACT for Peace has written thanking the parish for supporting the petition to governments urging peace efforts for Syria.

Music notes for today’s Family Eucharist: "The anthem this morning is the traditional Easter Carol, ‘Now the green blade riseth’, which contrasts the story of the resurrection with the new life found in nature found at Spring. The voluntary is ‘Intrada’, by Grayston Ives (b. 1948), former Informatum Christorim at Magdalene College, Oxford and a prolific choral composer. At evensong tonight the canticles are the fauxbourdon settings by the English Tudor composer, Thomas Morley, and the anthem is by contemporary Australian composer, Colin Brumby."

St John’s Film Group meets on Friday 16 May, 7:00pm to view ‘Amazing Grace,’ about the incredible true story of William Wilberforce, who tirelessly led the campaign to abolish slavery in Britain. When the slave trade was not only perceived as acceptable but as necessary for the economy, Wilberforce, with fellow abolitionists, dared to speak out, fighting long and hard for the freedom of others. In his words, "you may choose to look the other way but you can never again say you did not know" (William Wilberforce, 1789). All welcome. For information please speak with Valda Ashover (9971 7997) and note revised date. Mothers’ Union (MU): The next meeting is on Wednesday 21 May following the 10:00am Eucharist and a cuppa, for lunch at Dee Why RSL. All Welcome! For information, please speak with Deacon Sandra or Margaret Winters. From the Director of Music: "Last week's organ celebration was a great success and I would like to thank all – clergy, choir, servers, welcomers, caterers and congregation – who helped make it such a memorable and exciting weekend. St John's is a place where exciting musical things are happening and your support and appreciation is invaluable. Thank you. Tom" Happy Birthday to Eric Hastings (11th), Katie Garman (12th)

Fellowship at St John’s (Focus on Women and Family Life) St John’s has several Christian fellowship groups focusing specially on women and family life. o They provide within their programs scope for fun and fellowship, spiritual and

personal growth, intellectual stimulation, friendship, discussion, sharing of ideas and experiences.

o They are open and welcoming to new members (who do not necessarily have to belong to the Church).

o They seek to share Christ's love by encouraging, strengthening and supporting marriage and family life.

Mothers’  Union    “MU Australia” was known for most of its history as the Mothers' Union and is part of a worldwide movement, established by Mary Sumner in England in 1876, within the Anglican Church. The movement sought to unite mothers in prayer, fellowship and example in the discharge of their great family responsibilities. Apart from Christian outreach, MU has been involved in a wide range of social and political reform activities, mostly relating to the welfare of vulnerable groups and in support of charitable work. The St John’s MU Branch usually meets at 11:20am on the third Wednesday of the month after the Wednesday morning Eucharist. Caritas    Caritas is part of MU Australia. It was originally known as “Young Wives” and is less structured than MU. CARITAS, meaning “Christian Love for Others”, has the motto: “Friendship in Action”. In Caritas, people find an unconditional hand of friendship and a warm caring welcome. Caritas usually meets at 7:30pm on the first Monday of the month. All  welcome    Both MU and Caritas welcome everyone into membership. You don't have to be married or a mother or even a woman! There are many male members of MU throughout Australia and worldwide, though at present we don't have any here. For information on these groups, please see the weekly pew sheet for the week before each meeting or speak with Deacon Sandra. Other  Activities    Other regular activities also provide a focus of fellowship for Women and Family Life, for example in: o Children’s ministries – Playtime, Godly Play In addition to their own programs, members of both MU and Caritas are deeply involved in the many other activities of the Parish, including: o Sunday worship – lessons and prayers, sidespeople, choir o Weekday worship, prayer and bible study o Hospitality, welcoming and reception – volunteers in the Café and Office and

supporting various events o Support – cleaning the church, brass o St John’s Op Shop and fundraising

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81 Willandra Road Cromer

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 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: Graeme Couch 0417 287 131 (mob)

Office phone: 9971 8694 Fax 9971 8252 Office hours: 9:00am–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 12 May 9:30-11:15am Playtime 12:00noon Holy Eucharist (chapel)

Tue 13 May 9:00am Op Shop Sorting 10:00am-1:00pm Café 9:30am-12:30pm Pins’n’Needles (by appointment) Cottage Counselling 5:00-6:00pm Junior Choir Practice 7:15-8:45pm Senior Choir Practice

Wed 14 May SAINT MATTHIAS 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 15 May 9:30-11:15am Playtime 12noon-2:00pm Multicultural Carers Program 12:00noon Holy Eucharist (chapel) (by appointment) Cottage Counselling

Fri 16 May 9:00am Holy Eucharist (chapel) 10:00am-1:00pm St John’s Café 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) 7:00-9:00pm St John’s film Group - ‘Amazing Grace’

Sat 17 May 9:00am Holy Eucharist (chapel)

Sun 18 May FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 8:00am Holy Eucharist 10:00am Family Eucharist 6:00 pm Evensong

Morning Readings: Acts 6:1-7; 1 Peter 2:4-9; John 14:1-12

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).

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER Those who are ill: Ana, Sophie, Suru, Louise, Margaret Baker, Bev Bingham, Annette Bird, Kay Burton, Stephen Butler, Phillip Cutugno, Nora Davidson, Kayden Dowden, Pat Duke, Gary Fenton, Marie Hansen, Peter Hill, Joe Jones, Kerrie McAlpin, Ross Morgans, Fr Fred Morrey, Anne Newell, John Posener, Kevin Ross, Lena Simpkins, Jan Smith, Brian Taylor, Alle Tesoriero, Audette Vaughan, Stephen Ward, Noel Warr

Others in need of prayer: Belinda, Larka, Anita, Donna, Russell, Thomas, Jasmine and Ryan, David, Greg, Leah, Lisa, Mark, 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, Eileen Cameron, Dorothy Cole, Beryl Cornish, Betty Coward, John Cranfield, Fr Jim Cranswick, Hilary Dowe, Anne Evans, Jean Field, Kevin Flicker, Clarrie and Stella Greaves, Norma Halford, Eric Hastings Snr, Michelle Hayden, Peter Huckleby, Margaret James, Sue Kinging, Alec, Midge Lee, Joanne Lucock, Grace MacKay, Helen Mayall, Lois Maze, 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 Peters, Fiona Peterson, Joan Preuss, Tom and Isabel Ridgway, Debby Roberts, Olwyn Rogers, Patricia Sara, Bob Satchell, Pam Seddon, Denise Soltau, Don Stephens, Jill and Kareena Sutcliffe, Cass Tane, Jennifer and Michael Taylor, Joan Taylor, Phil and Margaret Turley, Cynthia Watts, Florence Watts, Ted Wenning, Val West, John Wickes, Kath Yabsley

Those who died recently: David Ellis Those whose anniversaries of death occur at this time: Mary Gifford (11th), Noelene Schulz (12th), Mervyn Tacon, John Wood (13th), Debra Lawson, Heather Andrews, Sydney Rich, Shirley Salmon (14th), Andrew Clay (15th), Robert Peters (16th), Zoe Ball, Joyce Robinson, Reece Johnson (17th)

11 May 2014 – Easter IV – Rostered Duties 8:00am 10:00am 6:00pm Sidespeople: Lee Hansen

Don Stephens Marilyn Stephens

Dudley Johnson Wendy Johnson Barbara Emmett

Valda Ashover

Readers: Jean Knight Peter Cunningham

Lynette Johnson Adam Roberts

Intercessor: Alma Ondevilla Katherine Ward

Chalice: Robyn Couch Lesley Flood

Servers: Jill Knox Anne Seddon Robyn Couch

Adam Roberts Debby Roberts Kathe Swales Matthew Robinson

Alma Ondevilla Robyn Couch Roz Peterson

Morning Tea: Don & Pam Fisher Heather Andrews Krisztina Keller

Godly Play - Storyteller: Lesley Flood - Door person: Neridah Byrne

Cleaning: Brass: Grounds: Heather Andrews Barbara Emmett Don & Pam Fisher

18 May 2014 – Easter V – Rostered Duties 8:00am 10:00am 6:00pm Sidespeople: John Emmett

Jean Knight Sue Dimock

Liz Hamilton Bob Brownley Margaret Brownley

Ray Phelps

Readers: Lee Hansen John Emmett

Neridah Byrne Barbara Emmett

Intercessor: Anne Seddon Cynthia Watts

Chalice: Jess Rynd Kathe Swales

Servers: Alma Ondevilla Roz Peterson Jess Rynd

Adam Roberts Debby Roberts Michael Roberts Kyle Cutugno

Roz Peterson Robyn Couch Alma Ondevilla

Morning Tea: Don & Pam Fisher Suzanne Park Shirley Butler

Godly Play - Storyteller: Valda Ashover - Door person: Gwen Zmijewski

Cleaning: Brass: Grounds: Bev Bingham, Robyn Couch Bev Bingham Graeme Couch Rosters – Rosters – Rosters!!! While Bev is preparing the next round of rosters (June to September 2014), if you can help, please contact her, or phone/email the office for Bev to call you.