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26 February 2017 Transfiguration
Weekly Bulletin
Welcome to everyone visiting our churches! Our services are all slightly different, but each offers a friendly space in which you can worship God and be part of God’s community.
St Andrew’s at 8am: Holy Communion is a less formal worship service. The first Sunday of the month is usually Morning Prayer.
St Luke’s at 10am: Holy Eucharist has a more formal style of worship. The Eucharist is also celebrated at St Luke’s on Thursdays at 8:30am.
St Andrew’s at 5pm: Sunday Night Live or 4:30pm: Messy Church (3rd Sunday of each month) is a space for families with children and the young at heart to join in informal and fun worship, discussion and activities.
At our Sunday morning services you will need the middle pages of this booklet to join in the prayers and the Psalm that we read together.
If you need a gluten-free wafer at Communion, please tell the person who welcomed you at the front door before the service.
In the coming week - Today 5.00pm Sunday Night Live-St Andrew's
Monday 27 February 7.00pm Choir Practice-St Luke's
Tuesday 28 February 9.00am Cottage Crafters-Lorraine Long 1.30pm Bible Study-104 Gallipoli Ave 2.15pm Happy Hour-St Andrew's 7.00pm Pancake Night-St Andrew's
Wednesday 1 March 9.30am Mothers' Union 10.00am Communion-Peninsula Village 10.00am Ash Wednesday Service-St Andrew's 6.00pm Ash Wednesday Service-St Luke's 7.30pm Bible Study-Rosemary Bond
Thursday 2 March 8.30am Communion-St Luke’s 10.00am Little Pelicans-St Andrew's 10.30am Coffee and Chat-Ruby's, Umina
Friday 3 March 10.30am World Day of Prayer -St Luke's
Saturday 4 March 9.00am Op-Shop Open
Next Sunday 5 March 8.00am Morning Prayer-St Andrew's 10.00am Eucharist-St Luke's 5.00pm Sunday Night Live-St Andrew's
Anglican Parish of Woy Woy
We pray in silence before worship
Before worship speak to God.
During worship let God speak to you.
After Worship speak to each other.
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From the Parish
Rector's Reflection Dear Friends,
Amidst the riches of our Anglican tradition is the use of the Revised Common Lectionary, a practice we share with the Roman Catholic and Uniting Churches. Lectionary usage gives an assurance that most of the bible is covered in the Sunday readings over a three year period or three year cycle. Years A, B, and C, correspond with the Synoptic Gospels - Matthew, Mark, and Luke - respectively. They are termed 'Synoptic' because of their common inclusion of the same stories with similar wording and sequence of events.
We are currently in Year A (Matthew), which will conclude on the Feast of Christ the King in November. The following Sunday or First Sunday in Advent will mark the beginning of Year B (Mark). Interspersed amongst the three year cycle of readings are to be found selections from John's Gospel, particularly during the Easter season and, this year, during the season of Lent.
John's Gospel stands in contrast to the Synoptics because of its distinctly different content and approach to telling the good news.
This Lent we are reacquainted with some of John's more intriguing characters that are unique to his gospel narrative. For our discussion groups I thought we would explore these timelessly rich individuals in some detail, I
believe their faith journey has resonance with our own and they have much to tell us.
I've entitled this year's Lenten programme God of Light and Life because it has a distinctly Johannine ring to it (many of you will recall last year's God of the Lost and Found which focused on excerpts unique to Luke's Gospel). Once again, St Andrew's Umina will play host to two Lenten groups that will meet Tuesday afternoons and Wednesday nights at 1pm and 7pm respectively - commencing 7th & 8th March and concluding 11th & 12th April in Holy Week.
I would like to encourage you to add your name to the sign-up sheet placed at the entrance to both churches this morning, indicating your preferred day/time of meeting. I warmly and prayerfully commend this for your consideration as part of your Lenten observance.
Every blessing for Lent.
Fr. Michael
NB There will be two liturgies for Ash Wednesday to mark the first day of Lent - 1st March, 2017:
St Andrew's Umina - 10am
St Luke's Woy Woy - 7pm
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From the Parish
Happy Hour
Come and join us - THEME: Shrove Tuesday WHEN: Tuesday, 28th February - 2.15 pm WHERE: St Andrew's Church, 360 Ocean Beach Rd, Umina CONTACT: Verna Rice if you need transport 4341 0646
Advance Notice of AGM
26 March 2017 - 11.15am St Luke's Electoral Rolls: To be able to vote at the AGM, you must be on the electoral roll. Please check that you name is on the current roll, which is located at the back of the church. Amendments to Roll will close once Notice of AGM is officially announced (12 March). You do not need to complete a form if you are already on the roll. If not, please complete the Enrolment Form(also at the back of the church) Nominations for Parish Council, Wardens, Synod Representatives, Mission Secretary and Incumbency Board members: Forms are at the back of each church and must be received 48 hours prior to the AGM.
BCA Boxes
It is time to bring in your BCA money boxes again. Could you please bring them to church or to the office by 26th March? Thanks you so much.
Thank you
I would like to thank all my dear friends at St Andrew's for the kindness they have shown me during my recent illness. Elizabeth Corless
Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Night
Tuesday 28th February 7pm at St Andrew's. Come along to share a dessert of pancakes and watch a video. Please add your name to the sign-up sheet today for catering purposes.
World Day of prayer service for 2017
The World Day of Prayer service for 2017 will be held in St Luke's on Friday, 3rd March at 10.30am. As we are hosting this ecumenical service it would be wonderful if we had a good roll up of Anglicans to welcome our visitors from several neighbouring churches. The preacher is our own Reverend Rosemary Gillham. Morning tea will follow in the hall after the service and we would be glad to receive donations of sandwiches, slices and cakes - thank you! Please indicate on the sign-up sheet what you will bring. Enquiries - Penny Wheeler 4341 8510.
Guest Soloist
The composer Felix Mendelssohn wrote an oratorio depicting events in the life of the prophet Elijah. One of the arias from this work, ‘If with all your hearts ye truly seek me’ will be sung by Naomi Giselle in this morning’s Eucharist at St. Luke’s.
Notices for Bulletins
If you have information for inclusion in the bulletins for 5th, 12th and 19th March could you please give the information to the office staff before Wednesday of this week.
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We pray in silence before worship As you prepare for this morning’s service please pray for yourself and those around you. You might like to reflect on this thought for the week: Suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, ‘This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him!’ Matthew 17.5
The prayer of the day O God, in the transfiguration of your Son you confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the witness of Moses and Elijah, and in the voice from the cloud you foreshadowed our adoption as your children: make us, with Christ, heirs of your glory, and bring us to enjoy its fullness; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Today’s readings Exodus 24.12-18 Psalm 2 2 Peter 1.16-21 Matthew 17.1-9
8.00am Verna Rice Jean White 10.00am Stephanie MacAulay Carol Fraser
This morning’s hymns 147 To God be the glory 234 How good, Lord, 602 O Love that wilt 495 Father, we give you 547 Be thou my vision
For our prayers this week Please pray for: Child and Parenting Support Programme in Toronto, Coonabarabran and Newcastle.
Wider Community: The First Peoples of the Diocese. Sports players and officials.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer The Diocese of Guadalcanal. The Episcopal Church of the Philippines. Local Ecumenical groups and Ministers' Associations. Anglican Board of Mission Australia.
In the Diocese of Newcastle: Our Bishops Gregory and Peter. The priests and people of Denman, Merriwa and Murrurundi. Scone Grammar School.
In the Parish of Woy Woy: We pray for our ministry team, Fr Michael, Fr Peter, and Julie-Anne, and we pray for ourselves and the work we do in the mission of this parish.
For those seeking God’s help: Margaret Allen, Helen Baker, Gabriella Bulloch, Warren Bulloch, Clare, Allen Collison, Rex Crisp, Desmond, Brett Donnelly, Pat Edwards, Barbara Fox, Jenny, Margaret Hourn-Grumley, Fr Ken Munns, Arlia, Cecily Prentice, Elaine Rand, Lucy Roy, Mary, Joan Williamson, Leith Woodward. Would those who wish to include names in the above list, please ensure that permission has been obtained from the person or their carer.
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Readings for this week
Exodus 24.12-18
The Lord said to Moses, ‘Come up to me on the mountain, and wait there; and I will give you the tablets of stone, with the law and the commandment, which I have written for their instruction.’ So Moses set out with his assistant Joshua, and Moses went up into the mountain of God. To the elders he had said, ‘Wait here for us, until we come to you again; for Aaron and Hur are with you; whoever has a dispute may go to them.’ Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain. The glory of the Lord settled on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six days; on the seventh day he called to Moses out of the cloud. Now the appearance of the glory of the Lord was like a devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the sight of the people of Israel. Moses entered the cloud, and went up on the mountain. Moses was on the mountain for forty days and forty nights.
Psalm 2
(To be said by alternate half verse) 1 Why are the nations in tumult:
and why do the peoples cherish a vain dream
2 The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers conspire together:
against the Lord and against his anointed, saying,
3 ‘Let us break their bonds asunder:
let us throw off their chains from us.’
4 He that dwells in heaven shall laugh them to scorn:
the Lord will hold them in derision.
5 Then will he speak to them in his wrath,
and terrify them in his fury:
‘I, the Lord, have set up my king on Zion my holy hill.’
6 I will announce the Lord’s decree,
that which he has spoken:
‘You are my son, this day have I begotten you.
7 ‘Ask of me, and I will give you the nations for your inheritance:
the uttermost parts of the earth for your possession.
8 ‘You may break them with a rod of iron:
and shatter them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.’
9 Now therefore be wise, O kings:
be advised, you that are judges of the earth.
10 Serve the Lord with awe,
and govern yourselves in fear and trembling:
lest he be angry, and you perish in your course.
11 For his wrath is quickly kindled:
blessed are those that turn to him for refuge.
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2 Peter 1.16-21
For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received honour and glory from God the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory, saying, ‘This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.’ We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain. So we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. You will do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, because no prophecy ever came by human will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.
The Gospel: Matthew 17.1-9
Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. Then Peter said to Jesus, ‘Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.’ While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!’ When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, ‘Get up and do not be afraid.’ And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, ‘Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.’ New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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For next week
For next week 1st Sunday in Lent Genesis 2.15-17, 3.1-7 Psalm 32 Romans 5.12-21 Matthew 4.1-11 Hymns 625 I need you Lord, 591 Forty days 228 Crown him with many 730 Jesus, remember me 216 Rejoice, the Lord Notices
Blue Wave
We thank Vera Pink for many, many years of faithful ministry assisting at Blue Wave and Boronia Court services on 2nd and 4th Wednesday morning of each month at 9.30 am. We are inviting one or two people to help greet, put out the service sheets and hymn booklets, and to administer chalice. We average 10-15 people through the year. Please speak to Fr. Michael or Fiona Bergstrom (0400 195 613) if you are interested.
Spirituality in the Pub
Tuesday 7th March - 7.30-9pm
The Grange Hotel Function Room Cnr Renwick St & Pacific Hwy, Wyoming Bistro opens 5.30pm Speakers: Petrea Lambert-TV Producer, photographer and volunteer organiser Father Roger Zorab-Anglican Chaplain & Pastoral Care Coordinator at John Hunter Hospital
"Cursillistas Please Note"
Woy Woy/Umina Ultreya 4th March
Parish Cursillistas please note that our 2017 Ultra will be held on Saturday 4th March at St Andrew's. BYO Lunch and meet for a chat from 1 pm before the Ultra starts at 2 pm. We will supply coffee, tea and bikkies. You will need your name tag and cross and your best singing voice. All songs will be on the screen so if you forget "Mission Praise" it doesn't matter. Contact Derek on 0422 979 406 if you have any questions.
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The Collect is from A Prayer Book for Australia © 1995 Anglican Church of Australia Trust Corporation, published under the imprint Broughton Books.
Generosity
Thank you This week we say thank you to Fr Peter and the retired priests of our parish for the work they do in service of the parish. Thank you for the services you take and the pastoral ministry that happens in so many different ways.
Samaritans Please remember to bring non-perishable food items and place them in the baskets provided near the door of the church for the work of the Samaritans organisation in our diocese.
Direct giving Thank you for your generous financial giving to the mission of our parish. We encourage parishioners to give directly to the ‘Anglican Parish of Woy Woy’ account: BSB 032-527 ACCOUNT 228059.
Reminder If you would like a notice in the bulletin please give information to office staff by Thursday for inclusion in the bulletin the following Sunday.
Parish Churches St Luke's: 151 Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy(opposite Park Rd) St Andrew's 360 Ocean Beach Rd,Umina(near Albion St)
Ministry Team Parish Priest: Fr Michael Davies Mobile phone: 0417 650 805 Email: [email protected] Day off Monday. Associate Priest: Fr Peter Mumford Phone: (02) 4322 9121 Email: [email protected] Normally available Sundays and Wednesdays Children & Family Worker: Ms Julie-Anne West Phone: 0412 796 315 Email: [email protected]. Not available Monday or Tuesday
The Cottage: parish office, op-shop and community space 151 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy 2256 PO Box 709, Woy Woy 2256 Phone: (02) 4344 1347 Website: www.woywoyanglican.org E-mail: [email protected] 9.00 am to 4.00 pm Tuesday to Friday
Refreshments are served after each of the services. We would love you to join us! At St Andrew’s, refreshments are served in the foyer, and at St Lukes in the church hall.
At the end of the service, please introduce yourself so that we can welcome you properly. Ask for our Welcome Pack, which offers more information about who we are and what we do.
