Church opening hours: Mon–Fri 10am–4pm; Sat 9am–1pm; Sun 7am–4pm Weekly services: Mon–Fri: 12:30pm Eucharist; Wed: 6:15pm Choral Evensong

For the week beginning Sunday 5 November 2017 WEEKLY

PEW SHEET

As Sydney’s oldest church, St James’ is a place of soul-stirring worship, challenging preaching and fine music. We are a progressive community that welcomes all people regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, or religion.

PLEASE USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ORDER OF SERVICE BOOKLET

YOU ARE WELCOME TO TAKE THE PEW SHEET HOME WITH YOU

HYMNS: 197, 225i, 231, 478

PREACHER The Rev’d John Stewart Associate Rector

7:45AM SAID EUCHARIST Reader: Raymond Nobbs Intercessor: Alanna Nobbs

9:00AM SUNG EUCHARIST WITH KIDS@CHURCH Reader: Michael Farry Intercessor: Sue Willgoss Choir: The St James’ Singers Setting: Dudman – Eucharist Motet: Goss – I heard a voice from heaven Voluntary: Mendelssohn – Allegro assai vivace

11:00AM CHORAL EUCHARIST Reader: David Burchell Intercessor: Greg Hawken Choir: The Choir of St James’ Setting: Rheinberger – Cantus missae Motet: Stanford – Justorum animae Voluntary: Mendelssohn – Allegro assai vivace

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY

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Please advise one of the Sidespersons if you would like Communion brought to you in the pew.

If necessary, you are welcome to sit for those parts of the liturgy when it is normal to stand.

REFLECTION Today we honour not only the well-known saints who have become the heroes of the Church, but also all those who have led Godly lives and been an inspiration to others. In our worship let us reflect upon at least one person who has been an example of faith to us and give thanks to God for their witness.

COLLECT OF THE DAY

Eternal God, neither death nor life can separate us from your love: grant that we may serve you faithfully here on earth, and in heaven rejoice with all your saints who ceaselessly proclaim your glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

FIRST READING

A reading from the Revelation to St John 7: 9–17

After this I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their hands. They cried out in a loud voice, saying, ‘Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!’ And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshipped God, singing, ‘Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honour and power and might be to our God for ever and ever! Amen.’

Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, ‘Who are these, robed in white, and where have they come from?’ I said to him, ‘Sir, you are the one that knows.’ Then he said to me, ‘These are they who have come out of the great ordeal; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. For this reason they are before the throne of God, and worship him day and night within his temple, and the one who is seated on the throne will shelter them. They will hunger no more, and thirst no more; the sun will not strike them, nor any scorching heat; for the Lamb at the centre of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of the water of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’

A short silence is observed.

Reader For the Word of the Lord, All Thanks be to God.

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PSALM 34: 1–10, 22

At the 7:45am Eucharist the Psalm is recited antiphonally, a long pause being observed at the colon.

At the 9:00am Eucharist the following antiphon and setting of the Psalm is used.

At the 11:00am Eucharist a Book of Common Prayer setting of the Psalm is sung by the Choir.

Response:

Chant: E. F. Day

I will bless the Lord continually:

his praise shall be always in my mouth.

Let my soul boast of the Lord:

the humble shall hear it and rejoice.

O praise the Lord with me:

let us exalt his name together.

For I sought the Lord’s help and he answered:

and he freed me from all my fears.

Look towards him and be bright with joy:

your faces shall not be ashamed.

Here is a wretch who cried, and the Lord heard me:

and saved me from all my troubles.

The angel of the Lord encamps round those who fear him:

and delivers them in their need.

O taste and see that the Lord is good:

happy are they that hide in him!

Fear the Lord, all you his holy ones:

for those who fear him never lack.

Lions may suffer want and go hungry:

but those who seek the Lord lack nothing good.

The Lord ransoms the lives of his servants:

and none who hide in him will be destroyed. Response

SECOND READING

A reading from the First Letter of John 3: 1–3

See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is. And all who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure.

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A short silence is observed.

Reader For the Word of the Lord, All Thanks be to God.

We sing hymn: No. 225i.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Please remain standing and turn to face the Gospel reader.

Reader/All Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Cantor Rejoice and be glad; your reward will be great in heaven. Alleluia!

All Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

GOSPEL READING MATTHEW 5: 1–12

Deacon A reading from the Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to St Matthew.

All Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:

‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.’

Deacon For the Gospel of the Lord, All Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

COMMUNION

Baptised Christians from all traditions are welcome to receive Communion. All others are welcome to come forward to receive a blessing. Please move to the altar rail.

You are advised to take any valuables with you to Communion to ensure their security.

We also request that people not use the practice of ‘intinction’ at Communion (the practice of dipping the consecrated bread into the consecrated wine) as it increases the possibility of transmitting infection. If you are concerned about use of the common cup, it is acceptable for you to receive Communion in one kind (i.e. the bread only). Gluten-free wafers are available upon request.

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COMMUNION MOTETS 9AM

Words: Revelation 14:13 Music: John Goss (1800-1880)

11AM

Words: Wisdom 3: 1-3 Music: Sir Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)

ORGAN VOLUNTARY

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) – Allegro assai vivace from Sonata no. 1 in F.

I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, From henceforth, blessed are the dead which die in the Lord: Even so, saith the Spirit: for they rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.

Justorum animae in manu Dei sunt, et non tanget illos tormentum malitiae. Visi sunt oculis insipientium mori, illi autem sunt in pace.

The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and the trial of evil will not touch them. They seem to the eyes of the ignorant to have died, but in fact they are at peace.

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Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Please pray for the Diocese of Toungoo (Myanmar) and its Bishop, The Right Rev’d Saw Wilme.

The sick – Immediate: Peter Douglas, Anne Cogswell, Jean Lowe, Jock Schrader, John Eddy, Brenda Bowman, Ralph Nichols, Phillip Jones, Philip Gibson.

In need: Frank, Rahul Ravi, Herbert Chan, The Booth family, Carrick Robinson. For victims and others affected by acts of terrorism.

The sick – Long-term: Pauline Thomas, Daphne Bunce, Herb Anderson, Nellie Smith, Bill Beeche, Kate Canty, Vivienne, Paul, Ann Bratt, Anahera Chessum, John Grace, Max Watson, Peter Christian, Gillian Virginie, Helen Lord, Lynda Cox, Martha McRae, Megan Nelson, Jim Ridley, Rodney Knock, Leigh Knock, Pamela Sapsford, Bob Crundwell, Cherie Sheppard, Fr John Beer, Maddy Ritchie, Candace Waters, Norma Shore, Gabriel Miles, Tim Potter, Ray Sharp, Peter Stewart, Marian Pilone, Helen Ashley, Marion Barton, Neville Harris, Shirley Harris, Steve Bell, Benjamin York, Ariel Roman, Bp Ken Mason, Sue Keats, Ashleigh Lester, Joyce Wiltshire, Paula Ginns, Dorothy van Twest, Judith Chandler, Rhonda Gordon, Fiona Hawke, Barry Shepherd, Phillip, Norma Penglase, Dorothy Picard, Frances Rolfe, Hamish Richards, Jean Keppie, Lia Edwards, Billie Brace, Eve Syme, The Rev’d Paul Cooper.

Baptism anniversaries: Cara Ryan, Julian Kohary, Amalie Kohary, Patrick Cook, Cara Moore, Louis Robison.

The recently departed: Malcolm Colless, Ian Kirby, John Spooner priest, Mostyn Stehbens, Ian Barton.

Those whose year’s mind falls at this time: Henrietta (Jenny) Woods, Patrick Day, priest, Elizabeth Waters, Wayne Honeysett, Kay Miller, Marie Harvison, Margaret Cahill, William Wotton, John Webster, Debbie Ikins, Paul Kelly, Ronald Mills, Allen Bruce Evans, Gordon Taylor, Robert Blunden, Stephen James.

Please note that names of the sick will remain on the ‘Immediate’ list for one month only. If there is a need for a name to remain longer, please ask for it to be placed on the ‘Long Term’ list. All requests should be made to Dianne Ward, the Office Administrator, at office@sjks.org.au

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

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NOTICES COMING EVENTS AT ST JAMES’ AND OTHER IMPORTANT ITEMS

ST JAMES’ INSTITUTE Rector’s Series: Theology and Mission ‘Mission statements’ are de rigueur for institutions in the modern western world. Our St James’ Parish one reads: we are to be ‘a transformational community built on the love of God and worked out in the ministries of word, sacrament and incarnation.’ But do we need such statements? Are they merely marketing ploys to differentiate our product from others and thereby give us an edge? Or, perhaps the church is only a ‘service club’ for religious people, similar to Rotary or Lions? This series of studies explores the relationship between what we believe, who we are, and what we do as Christians. Join Fr Andrew Sempell for an entertaining series of four studies on Thursdays 9, 16, 23 and 30 November, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. A light meal (e.g. quiche, salad, bread and fruit) will be served. Cost for the whole series (includes meal and notes on the series): $60/50 or $20 per session. Registration is essential due to catering requirements, either email registrations@sjks.org.au or phone 8227 1305.

Advent Study Group Series: Church and Kingdom As we have done earlier in the year, we are using the Pilgrim Course materials for this series. The series is called, Church and Kingdom and focuses on a good variety of topics. However, there are six studies in the series, but we will only be completing four of them in groups, since Advent is only four weeks long. Each group will be studying the four studies of their choice. The remaining two studies, members can complete at home.

SYDNEY OPEN TODAY from 1:00pm the Church will be open for participants in the Sydney Open to come and experience a little of the life of St James’ Church. The programme is as follows:

1:00pm – The Choir of St James’ in rehearsal; 1:30pm – Church History Q & A with Geoff Taylor; 1:45pm – Bell-ringing with Marylon Coates; 2:00pm – Organ Talk and Demonstration; 2:30pm – Children’s Chapel Talk with Christopher Waterhouse and Charlotte Wiltshire; 3:00pm – Church History Q & A with Geoff Taylor; 3:30pm – Organ Talk and Demonstration; 4:00pm – Children’s Chapel Talk with Christopher Waterhouse and Charlotte Wiltshire.

CHORAL FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE On Saturday 11 November, Remembrance Day, at 5:00pm there will be a special choral service of remembrance when we welcome the Friends of Cathedral Music to St James’ Church. On this occasion, The Choir of St James’ will be joined by the Choir of St Andrew’s Cathedral, Sydney, and the Choir of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta. During the service, a plaque to Frederick Septimus Kelly (1881-1916) will be dedicated. Kelly was a talented Australian composer, a parishioner at St James’, lived close to the Church in Phillip Street, and attended Sydney Grammar School. One of his compositions, ‘O Lord have mercy’ will form part of the service. All are invited to attend.

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NOTICES CONT’D COMING EVENTS AT ST JAMES’ AND OTHER IMPORTANT ITEMS

Sessions will start in the week commencing Monday 27 November and run for four weeks. The groups are: Mondays 10:00am-12noon, Clergy House, Chatswood with Sue Mackenzie Tuesdays 1:00pm-2:00pm, St James’ Hall with Fr Andrew Sempell Tuesdays 6:30pm-8:30pm, Pyrmont with Ross and Libby Hindmarsh Wednesdays 7:15pm-8:30pm, St James’ Hall with Christopher Waterhouse Thursdays 7:00pm-8:30pm, Homebush with Kumar Rasiah.

Study booklets cost $10 each and available from group leaders or Christopher Waterhouse.

Please register for the group meeting of your choice by either calling Christopher Waterhouse on 8227 1305 or emailing: registrations@sjks.org.au

CONGRATULATIONS FR JOHN DEANE Congratulations to the Rev’d John Deane (Executive Director of ABM and Hon. Associate Priest at St James’) on being awarded a Certificate of Recognition by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) for his services to the Committee for Development Cooperation. Fr John also received the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) Outstanding Contribution to the Sector Award in 2016.

THE CHRISTMAS BOWL Please help the Christmas Bowl save lives this Christmas. The Christmas Bowl is the annual appeal of Act for Peace, the international aid agency of the National Council of Churches in Australia. Each year, our Parish

commissions Act for Peace Representatives to help raise awareness and to assist with the distribution of Christmas Bowl envelopes to fellow parishioners and visitors during Advent. You are warmly invited to be part of this team. Please let Howard Graham (7:45am congregation) know if you are interested or would like to know more, either by calling 0422 917 791, or email: howardtricia@optusnet.com.au

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS Vivien Whitfield reports that $294 was raised this year as a result of the sale of Entertainment Books. The money will go to the Outreach Committee of St James’ for distribution to the projects we support.

NEW WORSHIP GROUP: THE RESTORATION PROJECT Come and join us. We are a small group trialling a different way of gathering as Christians. We aim to practice the disciplines of spiritual transformation – both historic and contemporary – in Christian community. We will be meeting on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month, for a trial period of six months at 6:30pm in the crypt. (Feel free to arrive from 6:00pm).

We will have a focus on listening to God in our practices. As such, we aim to be more of a spiritual gymnasium than a classroom, as we seek, under God, to restore ourselves, our relationships, and our world.

We will be having a meal after the

gathering, so let us know if you are coming for catering purposes (and any dietary requirements) by emailing Nick Ingram at nick@clearthinking.co

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NOTICES CONT’D COMING EVENTS AT ST JAMES’ AND OTHER IMPORTANT ITEMS

ST JAMES’ CHRISTMAS CARDS Christmas Cards featuring photography by Christopher Shain are now available. $20 for a pack of 10 with envelopes. All proceeds go to the Church.

Cards are available for purchase after the services or from the Parish Office.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED St James’ Church is in urgent need of more people to join the tiny band of brass polishers, who maintain the brass used in services on a week by week basis. All material needed for this important ministry is supplied. Contact Elizabeth Wyse on 9960 5803 if you can help. She will also give more details about what is involved in this work.

ORDER OF AUSTRALIA SERVICE All are invited to attend the annual Order of Australia Service, which will be held in St James’ Church, King Street, Sydney on Sunday 12 November, commencing at 2:30pm.

ST LAURENCE HOUSE AGM Parishioners and supporters of St Laurence House are invited to the 2017 Annual General Meeting to be held at Christ Church St Laurence Hall, 505 Pitt Street, Sydney on Wednesday 15 November. Please join us for refreshments from 6:00pm with the meeting to start at 6:30pm.

Please respond to this email if you wish to attend this event : nigelp_slh@hotmail.com

ABM EMERGENCY RELIEF APPEALS The Anglican Board of Mission has alerted us to two of their appeals for urgent help for those in need. The first is in response to the situation in Myanmar: This is appeal in support of All Churches Together (ACT) Alliances emergency relief efforts to assist the many Rohinya refugees fleeing from the increasingly violent situation in Myanmar. We are aiming to raise $20,000 to provide vital medical care, emergency food, clean water, and hygiene and sanitation kits for the victims of this crisis. More details are available on the website at www.abmission.org/myanmar-emergency

The second appeal concerns Vanuatu: ABM is working closely with the Anglican Church of Melanesia in Vanuatu with an Emergency Appeal to assist victims of the Manaro Volcano eruptions on the island of Ambae in the north of the country. The situation is dire as the Vanuatu Government has ordered a full-scale evacuation of the island and $10,000 is needed to ensure essential supplies of food and water are delivered to those in greatest need. Read more at www.abmission.org/vanuatu-volcano-emergency

MORE INFORMATION on the Parish can be found on our website, www.sjks.org.au, including links to our bi-monthly magazine, Parish Connections.

The October/November 2017 issue of Parish Connections is now available, online and in the Baptistry and Parish Office.

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Please send any notices for inclusion in the Parish News to the office by Tuesday morning.

Please consider paying your offering directly into the church account. The details are: BSB 032 007, A/C 250025, Churchwardens St James’ Gen. A/C. Offering cards are available from the Office if you use direct debit.

PARISH OF ST JAMES, KING ST

Office: Level 1, 169–171 Phillip St, Sydney NSW 2000

Telephone: 8227 1300 Fax: 9232 4182 E-mail: office@sjks.org.au

Rector: The Reverend Andrew Sempell E: rector@sjks.org.au T: 8227 1303 (Mobile: 0419 018 225)

Associate Rector: The Reverend John Stewart E: john.stewart@sjks.org.au T: 8227 1304 (AH 9410 3077)

Director of the St James’ Institute: Christopher Waterhouse E: christopher.waterhouse@sjks.org.au T: 8227 1305

Head of Music: Warren Trevelyan-Jones E: music@sjks.org.au T: 8227 1306

Churchwardens: Sidney Blairs, Holly Raiche and Kumar Rasiah. E: warden1@sjks.org.au

Website: www.sjks.org.au

PARISH MINISTRIES

GUILD OF ST RAPHAEL

HEALING EUCHARIST

First Tues. of each month, 6:15pm

MOTHERS’ UNION

First Wed. of each month, 10:30am

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Tuesday, 1:10–1:50pm, Crypt Wednesday, 7:45–8:30am, Crypt Friday, 1:10–1:50pm, Crypt

WORSHIP Monday to Friday 12:30pm, Holy Eucharist

Wednesday 8 November 6:15pm, Choral Evensong Sung by The Choir of St James’ (Upper Voices)

Saturday 11 November 5:00pm, Choral Festival of Remembrance Sung by members of The Choir of St James’ Sydney, The Choir of St Andrew’s Cathedral, Sydney, and the Choir of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta.

LUNCHTIME CONCERT Wednesday 8 November 1:15pm Sydney Symphony Orchestra Chamber Series

NEXT SUNDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2017

TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY)

(WHITE)

PREACHER

THE REV’D ANDREW SEMPELL

RECTOR

7:45AM SAID EUCHARIST

9:00AM SUNG EUCHARIST WITH KIDS@CHURCH SETTING: DUDMAN – EUCHARIST

11:00AM CHORAL EUCHARIST

SUNG BY THE CHOIR OF ST JAMES’

SETTING: PALESTRINA – MISSA AETERNA CHRISTI MUNERA

MOTET: LEWIS – THE SOULS OF THE RIGHTEOUS