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19 MARCH 2017

A WARM WELCOME is extended to parishioners, visitors, adults and children. We are delighted that you are worshipping with us today and trust that you feel welcome. Visitors and newcomers may care to sign the visitors’ book on the back table. A Hearing Loop is available in the front three pews on the left hand side of the church. Washrooms are available in the Lower Hall or the Armstrong Room.

SERVICES TODAY

7.00AM EUCHARIST

CELEBRANT FR MARTIN ROBINSON 9.00AM SUNG EUCHARIST

CELEBRANT FR MARTIN ROBINSON

ORGANIST GLENN AMER

CANTOR GLENN AMER

SETTING DUDMAN

HYMNS NEH 408, 414, 72, 282, 381 11.00AM CHURCH@11 RICHARD SERCOMBE

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NEW ENGLISH HYMNAL

PROCESSIONAL 408 Love Divine, all loves excelling Tune Blaenwern

GRADUAL 414 O for a closer walk with God Tune Belmont

OFFERTORY 72 My faith looks up to thee

COMMUNION 282 Faithful Shepherd, feed me

RECESSIONAL 381 Jerusalem the golden SENTENCE Celebrant

Thus says the Lord, “as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:9 THE COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant

O God, the fountain of life, to a humanity parched with thirst you offer the living water that springs from the Rock, our Saviour Jesus Christ: stir up within your people the gift of your Spirit, that we may profess our faith with freshness and announce with joy the wonder of your love. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD All sit FIRST READING

A reading from the book of Exodus 17:1-7 From the wilderness of Sin the whole congregation of the Israelites journeyed by stages, as the Lord commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink. The people quarrelled with Moses, and said, ‘Give us water to drink.’ Moses said to them, ‘Why do you quarrel with me? Why do you test the Lord?’ But the people thirsted there for water; and the people complained against Moses and said, ‘Why did you bring us out of Egypt, to kill us and our children and livestock with thirst?’ So Moses cried out to the Lord, ‘What shall I do with this people? They are almost ready to stone me.’

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The Lord said to Moses, ‘Go on ahead of the people, and take some of the elders of Israel with you; take in your hand the staff with which you struck the Nile, and go. I will be standing there in front of you on the rock at Horeb. Strike the rock, and water will come out of it, so that the people may drink.’ Moses did so, in the sight of the elders of Israel. He called the place Massah and Meribah, because the Israelites quarrelled and tested the Lord, saying, ‘Is the Lord among us or not?’ Hear the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

PSALM 95:1–7

1 O come let us sing | out • to the | Lord: let us shout in triumph to the | rock of | our sal | vation.

2 Let us come before his | face with | thanksgiving: and cry | out to • him | joyfully • in | psalms.

3 For the Lord is a | great | God: and a great | king a • bove | all | gods.

4 In his hand are the | depths • of the | earth: and the peaks of the | mountains • are | his | also.

5 The sea is his and | he | made it: his hands | moulded | dry | land.

6 Come let us worship and | bow | down: and kneel be | fore the | Lord our | maker.

ǂ 7 For he is the | Lord our | God: we are his | people • and the | sheep of • his | pasture.

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SECOND READING

A reading from Paul’s letter to the Romans 5:1-11 Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. Indeed, rarely will anyone die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person someone might actually dare to die. But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us. Much more surely then, now that we have been justified by his blood, will we be saved through him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more surely, having been reconciled, will we be saved by his life. But more than that, we even boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation. Hear the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. GRADUAL HYMN 414 - O for a closer walk with God GOSPEL ACCLAMATION All stand Cantor Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory!

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory! Lord, You are truly the Saviour of the world, give me living water, that I may never thirst again.

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory. The Lord be with you. And also with you.

A reading from the holy gospel according to John 4:5-42 Sung Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ.

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So Jesus came to a Samaritan city called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired out by his journey, was sitting by the well. It was about noon. A Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, ‘Give me a drink’. (His disciples had gone to the city to buy food.) The Samaritan woman said to him, ‘How is it that you, a Jew, ask a drink of me, a woman of Samaria?’ (Jews do not share things in common with Samaritans.) Jesus answered her, ‘If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, “Give me a drink”, you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water.’ The woman said to him, ‘Sir, you have no bucket, and the well is deep. Where do you get that living water? Are you greater than our ancestor Jacob, who gave us the well, and with his sons and his flocks drank from it?’ Jesus said to her, ‘Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but those who drink of the water that I will give them will never be thirsty. The water that I will give will become in them a spring of water gushing up to eternal life.’ The woman said to him, ‘Sir, give me this water, so that I may never be thirsty or have to keep coming here to draw water.’ Jesus said to her, ‘Go, call your husband, and come back.’ The woman answered him, ‘I have no husband.’ Jesus said to her, ‘You are right in saying, “I have no husband”; for you have had five husbands, and the one you have now is not your husband. What you have said is true!’ The woman said to him, ‘Sir, I see that you are a prophet. Our ancestors worshipped on this mountain, but you say that the place where people must worship is in Jerusalem.’ Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such as these to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.’ The woman said to him, ‘I know that Messiah is coming’ (who is called Christ). ‘When he comes, he will proclaim all things to us.’ Jesus said to her, ‘I am he, the one who is speaking to you.’ Just then his disciples came. They were astonished that he was speaking with a woman, but no one said, ‘What do you want?’ or, ‘Why are you speaking with her?’ Then the woman left her water-jar and went back to the city. She said to the people, ‘Come and see a man who told me everything I have ever done! He cannot be the Messiah, can he?’ They left the city and were on their way to him. Meanwhile the disciples were urging him, ‘Rabbi, eat something.’ But he said to them, ‘I have food to eat that you do not know about.’ So the disciples said to one another,

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‘Surely no one has brought him something to eat?’ Jesus said to them, ‘My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to complete his work. Do you not say, “Four months more, then comes the harvest”? But I tell you, look around you, and see how the fields are ripe for harvesting. The reaper is already receiving wages and is gathering fruit for eternal life, so that sower and reaper may rejoice together. For here the saying holds true, “One sows and another reaps.” I sent you to reap that for which you did not labour. Others have laboured, and you have entered into their labour.’ Many Samaritans from that city believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, ‘He told me everything I have ever done.’ So when the Samaritans came to him, they asked him to stay with them; and he stayed there for two days. And many more believed because of his word. They said to the woman, ‘It is no longer because of what you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is truly the Saviour of the world.’

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

This is the gospel of the Lord. Sung Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ. SENTENCE Celebrant

We rely on your constant love, O Lord: we will be glad, because you will save us. We will sing to the Lord, he has been good to us.

NOTICES ORGAN POSTLUDE As a courtesy to those who remain in the church to listen to the organ voluntary in its entirety, you are encouraged to enjoy conversation and fellowship outside the building. The voluntary is a liturgical musical offering to God.

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PARISH BULLETIN

WEEKLY PRAYER POINTS

THE ANGLICAN COMMUNION We pray for the Anglican Communion, for Justin of Canterbury, Philip our Primate, Glenn our Archbishop, and Chris our Bishop. Give thanks for the work and witness of the Church in Pakistan.

ST PETER’S PARISH AND LOCAL CHURCHES For Fr Martin Robinson. For Family and Children’s Lay Minister, Richard Sercombe. For all those from St Peter’s who work tirelessly to raise money for mission. For Rev Dr Max Wood and the parishioners of St Luke’s Mosman.

OUR PARISHIONERS Joy, Selina, Shireen, Barry, Glenn, Janine, John and Jane, Alan and Louisa, Roy, Scott and Rebecca, Stephanie, John and Helen, Michael, Noreen and Ken, Joy, Noel and Anne, Caroline, Greig, Lorraine.

THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND WIDER WORLD For world peace and for all world leaders in their responsibility to those under their care. For our Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition and all members of parliament. For the local community and for all people in their daily life and work. For the homeless and those who live without adequate shelter in our community.

THE SICK The immediate sick Jim, Louise, Penelope, Susan, Ian, Fr John, Deirdre, Greig, Margaret. Those requiring on-going prayer Kathy, Elizabeth, Marianne, Rita, Vatche, Richard, Martha, Louise, Caroline, Bobbie Dee, Gigi, Christine, Frank, Warwick, Fr Ken, Frank, Joy, Sharon, Pat, Valma, Jill, Ray, Gill, Monica, Shireen, Judith, Selina. Those in nursing homes Glenyth, Ros, Christine, Robert, Jan, Moya, Barbara, Katrina, Priscilla.

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FAITHFUL DEPARTED We give thanks for all who have been lifted up from death and raised to eternal life. We rejoice with the saints who have triumphed over the troubles of the world and are where sorrow and pain are no more.

MARCH 2017

Monday 20 8.00am-9.00am Redlands’ Chapel

7.30pm Parish Council meeting Tuesday 21 8.00am-9.00am Redlands’ Chapel 10.00am Eucharist – Lady Chapel 10.30am-12.30pm The Crafters’ Group 11.00am Lenten Bible Study 3.30pm After School Kids’ Club 7.30pm Lenten Bible Study Wednesday 22 8.00am-9.00am Redlands’ Chapel Friday 24 9.30am-12.00noon Peter Rabbit Playtime 7.00-9.00pm Youth Group Sunday 26 12.00 midday Lunch at the Pub

MAKING PALM CROSSES FOR PALM SUNDAY

If you have made palm crosses with Heather Vearing in the past, or would like to make them for Palm Sunday this year, please come along to the next meeting of the Crafters Group, this Tuesday 21 March at 10.30am. We have the instructions and plenty of palm leaves.

All welcome

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LENTEN STUDY GROUPS

Lenten Study Groups are underway. If you would like to join a group, please write your name on the sheet at the back of the church indicating your preferred time. It is not necessary to attend every week.

Times There will be two Lenten Study Groups:

11:00am on each Tuesday in Lent

7:30pm on each Tuesday in Lent

Topic: John’s Gospel Chapters 12-17 Upper Room Discourse Led by Fr Martin Robinson

Venue: Rectory Living Room

LUNCH AT THE PUB

The next pub lunch will take place on Sunday 26th March

Time: 12.00pm Place: Hotel Mosman (downstairs)

634 Military Road, Mosman

During Lent, you will find an ABM envelope in the pewsheet each week. These might help us as to how we apply one of the three penitential principals of Lent – almsgiving. Jesus teaches that giving alms means making the needs of others our own. They are all around us: children and the old, the sick and the suffering, families and individuals, next-door neighbours and people in faraway lands. Whatever we give should be something of ourselves, something that costs us. What shall we give to the needy this Lent? Remember. Before us are the great alms Jesus gave: He loved us and gave himself up for us.

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On Tuesday 7 March, we received a request from the State Electoral Commission to use our Memorial Hall as a Polling Booth for the coming North Shore By-Election – even though St Peter’s is in the electorate of Willoughby.

This is a wonderful opportunity to raise funds for Mission Outreach with a market day on the terrace. However, we need to bear in mind that it is one week before Easter, and also that our new rector comes just after Easter. At this early stage we hope to run a Cake and Jam Stall and a Craft Stall. The number of voters is fewer than those who vote at a federal election. Please make a note of the date if you think you can help for an hour or so.

Fr Tim and Sarah

William, Callum and Kate

COMMENCEMENT SERVICE FOR NEW RECTOR The Most Reverend Glenn Davies, Archbishop of Sydney, will conduct the service and the sermon will be preached by the Bishop of North Sydney, Bishop Chris Edwards.

All parishioners are invited to this significant parish occasion on Thursday 20 April at 7:00pm.

Supper will be served afterwards in the Memorial Hall. The wardens have organised external catering for this event. To assist with numbers for catering, please sign the form at the west door if you are coming. Thank you. Wardens.

CHRISM EUCHARIST – Wednesday 12 April This year the Chrism Eucharist will be held at St James King Street at 11:00am.Bishop Michael Stead will preside and a general invitation to all clergy and parishioners has been received. A light lunch will be served in the St James Hall afterwards. Please advise St James if you are going for catering purposes at office@sjks.org.au

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SUNDAY ROSTERS

THIS WEEK 19 March

Lent 3

NEXT WEEK 26 March

Lent 4

Reading 1 Exodus 17:1-7 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Psalm Psalm 95:1-7 Psalm 23

Reading 2 Romans 5:1-11 Ephesians 5:8-14

Gospel John 4:5-42 John 9:1-41

7.00am 7.00am

Server John Halford John Beckhaus

Reader Caroline Frecker Helen Beckhaus

Sidepersons Shirley McDonald Ron Bulla

Chalice John Beckhaus John Beckhaus

9.00am 9.00am

Welcomers Kate Taubman Tom Ingham

Sidepersons Lynette Scott Michael Chittick

Tom Ingham Stefan Trofimovs

Senior Server Stephanie Bashford Laura Mock

Crucifer Deb Porter Roy Bartlett

Acolytes Taylor Mock Taylor Mock

Michael Beach Jane Mills

Chalice Stephanie Bashford Laura Mock

Stefan Trofimovs Barbara Gordon

Cantor Glenn Amer Jenny Davey

Thurifer N/A N/A

Readers Jane Ashworth Caroline Bowyer

Barbara Burkitt Cheryl Dunn

Intercessor Esme Parker Tom Layton

Morning Tea Michael Chittick Jane Ashworth

Christopher Cooper Lynette Scott

Counters Tom Layton Tim Moon

John Beckhaus Alan Baker

Sacristy Linen Judy Chapman Jane Mills

Sacristy S/Up John Halford Caroline Bowyer

Flowers No flowers No flowers

NEXT SUNDAY LENT 4 – 26 MARCH 2017 CELEBRANT & PREACHER – THE REV’D MARTIN ROBINSON

7AM EUCHARIST 9AM SUNG EUCHARIST 11AM – CHURCH@11, BAPTISM - ASHTON STOPPS

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©1995 The Anglican Church of Australia Trust Corporation. From the text of A Prayer Book for Australia, published under the imprint of Broughton Books. Reproduced with permission 2003. © The Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England 2000-2006

PARISH DIRECTORY 29 Waters Road Cremorne NSW 2090

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Churchwardens Edwina Waddy David Frecker Greig Brooks Hon Treasurer David Frecker Parish Council Secretary Stefan Trofimovs Parish Councillors John Ashworth Barbara Gordon Tom Layton Laura Mock Tim Moon Organist Glenn Amer Safe Ministry Rep Edwina Waddy Inter Church Council Rep Deb Porter Pastoral Care Contacts Jane Ashworth Louisa Baker Helen Beckhaus John Halford Kathy Moss Mission Secretary Edwina Waddy Administrative Assistant Edwina Lambkin 9953 1050 Office Hours 9am – Midday

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