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31 DECEMBER 2017The First Sunday after Christmas

7.00am Morning Prayer

7.30am Eucharist

9.00am Sung Eucharist & Children’s MinistryPreacher: Fr Daniel DriesHymns: 24 (Omit *) 25 33 (vv 1-4) 465Setting: Mass in E (Smith)

10.30am Litany in Procession & Solemn High MassPreacher: Fr Daniel DriesHymns: 33 (Desc. Willcocks) 32 (Desc. Armstrong) 465 37Setting: Missa O magnum mysterium (Victoria)Motet: O magnum mysterium (Victoria)Postlude: TBA (TBA)

6.30pm No Evensong

MORNING SERVICE SHEET

THIS WEEK AT CHRIST CHURCH ST LAURENCE

Christ Church St Laurence is an inner city parish committed to the spread of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. As a congregation and as the Church we are committed to the support of the underprivileged, the persecuted and the socially marginalised. We are an Anglican church in the Anglican Catholic tradition.

WELCOME TO CHRIST CHURCH ST LAURENCE

MON 1 JANUARYThe Naming & Cirucmcision of Jesus

Daily Services (7.30am, 8.00am)

TUE 2 JANUARYBasil of Caesarea (d. 379) and Gregory of Nazianzus (d. 389) bishops and teachers

Daily Services (7.30am, 8.00am, 5.30pm)

WED 3 JANUARY12.15pm

Daily Services (7.30am, 8.00am, 5.30pm)Healing Eucharist

THU 4 JANUARY

Daily Services (7.30am, 8.00am, 5.30pm)

FRI 5 JANUARYEve of the Epiphany 6.00pm

Daily Services (7.30am, 8.00am, 5.30pm)Procession & Solemn High Mass

SAT 6 JANUARYThe Epiphany of our Lord

Daily Services (7.30am, 8.00am, 5.30pm)

SUN 7 JANUARYThe Baptism of our Lord 7.00am

7.30am9.00am

10.30am

6.30pm

Gen 1.1-5; Ps 29; Acts19.1-7; Mark 1.4-11Morning PrayerEucharistSung EucharistPreacher: TBASetting: Mass in E (Smith)Solemn High MassPreacher: TBASetting: Service in F (Sumsion)Motet: The Three Kings (Willan)Epiphany Carol ServiceOfficiant: Fr Daniel Dries

Readings: The Revised Common Lectionary in NRSV (1997), Mowbray, London. Introit, Collect and Psalm: A Prayer Book for Australia (1995), Broughton Books, Sydney. Propers: The Roman Missal (1969 & 1983), E.J.Dwyer (Aust.). Reproduced with permission.

MASS READINGS

SENTENCELuke 2.30-32

My eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.

COLLECTSaving God, whose Son Jesus was presented in the temple and was acclaimed the glory of Israel and the light of the nations: grant that in him we may be presented to you and in the world may reflect his glory; who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

FIRST READING Isaiah 61:10-62:3I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. For as the earth brings forth its shoots, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations.For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch. The nations shall see your vindication, and all the kings your glory; and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will give.

You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God.

The word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

Verses of the psalm are read alternately by a single reader and the congregation. A pause is observed at the colon for reflection. At Solemn High Mass, the choir sings the psalm.

PSALM 1481. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord from heaven: O praise him in the heights.2. Praise him, all his angels: O praise him, all his host.3. Praise him, sun and moon: praise him, all you stars of light.4. Praise him, you highest heaven:

and you waters that are above the heavens.

5. Let them praise the name of the Lord: for he commanded and they were made.6. He established them for ever and ever:

he made an ordinance which shall not pass away.

7. O praise the Lord from the earth: praise him, you sea monsters and all deeps;8. Fire and hail, mist and snow: and storm wind fulfilling his command;9. Mountains and all hills: fruit trees and all cedars;

Please use these readings in conjunction with the coloured service booklet.Breakfast is served after the 7.30am Eucharist today. Refreshments are served after the 9.00am Sung Eucharist and the 10.30am Solemn High Mass, all in the Parish Hall. All are welcome. If you are a visitor please ask a sidesperson for directions.

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MASS READINGS10. Beasts of the wild, and all cattle: creeping things and winged birds;11. Kings of the earth, and all peoples: princes, and all rulers of the world;12. Young men and maidens: old folk and children together.13. Let them praise the name of the Lord: for his name alone is exalted.14. His glory is above earth and heaven: and he has lifted high the horn of his people.15. Therefore he is the praise of all his servants: of the children of Israel, a people that is near him. Praise the Lord.

SECOND READING Galatians 4.4-7But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children. And because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, ‘Abba! Father!’ So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God.

The word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Alleluia.Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight his paths: all people shall see the salvation of God. Alleluia.

GOSPEL Luke 2.22-40The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, ‘Every firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord’), and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, ‘a pair of turtle-doves or two young pigeons.’Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying, ‘Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.’And the child’s father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, ‘This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your own soul too.’

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MASS READINGSThere was also a prophet, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, having lived with her husband for seven years after her marriage, then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshipped there with fasting and prayer night and day. At that moment she came, and began to praise God and to speak about the child to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.When they had finished everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favour of God was upon him.

COMMUNION MOTET

O magnum mysteriumT. L. da Victoria (1549-1611)

O magnum mysterium, et admirabile sacramentum, ut animalia viderent Dominum natum, iacentem in praesepio. O beata virgo, cujus viscera meruerunt por-tare Dominum Jesum Christum. Alleluia.

Fourth respond for Matins of Christmas Day

O great mystery and wondrous sign, that the animals should see the Lord born, lying in a manger. Blessed is the Virgin, whose womb was counted worthy to bear the Lord Jesus Christ. Alleluia.

This is the gospel of the Lord,Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

OFFERTORY SENTENCELord, accept this sacrifice and through the prayers of Mary, the virgin Mother of God, and of her husband, Joseph: unite our families in peace and love.

COMMUNION SENTENCEOur God has appeared on earth and lived among us. Of his riches we have all received.

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SUNDAY NOTICESChristmas Thank You

The parish wishes to thank all those who contributed in any way to our magnificent Christmas services. We particularly thank our choir and servers, and our sidespeople who welcomed many visitors to CCSL on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

The EpiphanyThis Friday we celebrate the Epiphany of Our Lord. Daily services will be held at 7.30am (Morning Prayer), 8.00am (Eucharist), and 5.30pm (Evening Prayer). At 6.00pm, we will celebrate the Feast with a Procession & Solemn High Mass. Next Sunday (7 January) at 6.30pm we will hold our annual Epiphany Lessons and Carols Service. Please consider inviting friends and family to this service which is always a wonderful conclusion to the festive season.

Parish Office ClosureThe Parish Office will be closed on Monday 1 January.

Volunteers RequiredWe are looking for additional volunteers to help with the morning tea after Solemn High Mass. If you are able to help, please contact Dale Berry on 9810 5606.

2018 Parish CalendarNext year’s Parish Calendar, If these walls could talk, is now available from Belltower Books. It contains fascinating stories of CCSL’s rich history, many of which are probably unknown to life-long parishioners. The large version, replete with hole punch, is $9, and the smaller version is $6.

FlowersFlowers may be given in memory of a loved one or as an offering of thanksgiving. Any parishioners who would like to make a contribution to this important aspect of our tradition should contact the Parish Office.

Discount ParkingCCSL has secured a discounted rate for parking on Sundays at Wilson Parking 169-179 Thomas Street (adjacent to the Novotel Hotel). Pre-booking online is a must in order to secure your spot; however, once this is done you will only pay $12.50 – a significant discount from the usual $20.50 for the day. You must use the aptly named promocode CHURCH when making your booking. Further details can be found on the flyer at the west door.

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SUNDAY NOTICES

Christ Church St LaurenceMemorial Garden

Please contact the Parish Offi ce for more information9211 0560 or offi ce@ccsl.org.au

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