with Broadford, Tallarook & Pyalong

PO Box 289 Kilmore 3764 www.anglicankilmore.org.au

The Diocese of Wangaratta

The Anglican Parish of Kilmore

Martyrs of New Guinea

2nd September 2012
Eucharist with Hymns Eucharist with Hymns Morning Prayer Eucharist

Kilmore Broadford Tallarook Pyalong

9am 11am 11am 5pm

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Priest with PTO: Father John Young 9 St. Matthews Village 34-40 Powlett Street Broadford 3658 Ph: 5784 2224

Parish Priest: Revd Trevor Smith 9 Union Street Kilmore 3764 Ph: 5782 1155

ts-smith@bigpond.com

Martyrs of New Guinea. This is a day on which we can recommit ourselves to the mission of the church outside the diocese as we bring to mind in particular those Anglican women and men from Australia, Britain and Papua New Guinea who were martyrs for the faith in World War II. When the Second World War came to Papua New Guinea, the Anglican bishop, Philip Strong, expressing the general feeling amongst the mission staff, urged missionaries to stay with their people. Most of them from all the church missions did. Some survived the war, but 272 Christians died. These included 12 Anglicans, who are especially commemorated by the Anglican Church today. They died in various incidents in Papua New Guinea, the largest group being beheaded on the beach at Buna. Given that Bishop Phillip Strong was a long time resident in Wangaratta and as he is buried in the Anglican row in Wangaratta Cemetery with past Bishops of this diocese this should be a special feast for us. The following propers and readings from the New Zealand liturgy are authorized for use. Sentence When I am afraid O God most high, I will put my trust in you. Psalm 56:3 Collects Loving God, we thank you for the martyrs of Papua New Guinea, who remained faithful in their ministry in danger and even to death; may their witness strengthen your church today in service and courage, and in the power of the Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Suppliant at Gethsemane, Christ of the martyrs, we praise you for the missionaries of Papua New Guinea, who came to serve their people and stayed when they might have escaped; may we too be willing, should you ask, to drink your cup. Post Communion Sentence Observe, from generation to generation, that none of those who put their trust in God will lack strength. (1 Maccabees 2:61)

First Reading: Zephaniah 3:14-20 14Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem! 15The Lord has taken away the judgements against you, he has turned away your enemies. The king of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst; you shall fear disaster no more. 16On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands grow weak. 17The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice over you with gladness, he will renew you in his love; he will exult over you with loud singing 18as on a day of festival. I will remove disaster from you, so that you will not bear reproach for it.
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will deal with all your oppressors at that time. And I will save the lame and gather the outcast, and I will change their shame into praise and renown in all the earth. 20At that time I will bring you home, at the time when I gather you; for I will make you renowned and praised among all the peoples of the earth, when I restore your fortunes before your eyes, says the Lord. Hear the word of the Lord: Thanks be to God Psalm 130 (said antiphonally) 1 Out of the depths have I called to you, O Lord: Lord, hear my voice; 2 O let your ears consider well: the voice of my supplication. 3 If you, Lord, should note what we do wrong: Who then, O Lord, could stand? 4 But there is forgiveness with you: so that you shall be feared. 5 I wait for the Lord, my soul waits for him: and in his word is my hope. 6 My soul looks for the Lord: more than watchmen for the morning, more, I say, than watchmen for the morning. 7 O Israel, trust in the Lord, for with the Lord there is mercy: and with him is ample to redemption. 8 He will redeem Israel: from the multitude of their sins.

Second Reading: Romans 8:33-39 33Who will bring any charge against Gods elect? It is God who justifies. 34Who is to condemn? It is Christ Jesus, who died, yes, who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes for us. 35Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36As it is written, For your sake we are being killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep to be slaughtered. 37No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, 39nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Hear the word of the Lord: Thanks be to God The Gospel: John 12:20-32 The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John chapter twelve beginning at the twentieth verse. Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ 20Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. 21They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, Sir, we wish to see Jesus. 22Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. 23Jesus answered them, The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 24Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. 25Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. 26Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honour. 27 Now my soul is troubled. And what should I sayFather, save me from this hour? No, it is for this reason that I have come to this hour. 28Father, glorify your name. Then a voice came from heaven, I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again. 29The crowd standing there heard it and said that it was thunder. Others said, An angel has spoken to him. 30Jesus answered, This voice has come for your sake, not for mine. 31Now

is the judgement of this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out. 32And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself. For the Gospel of the Lord: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Please pray for those who are sick and in need: Seth Gunther, Adrian Walsh, Ethan Forcier, Jeannette Jolley, Gwenda Stomann, Diana Kelly, Lasse Prosser, Tom Davidson, Lyn Ryan, Donna Quadara, Heather Turnbull, Peter Cannon, Ian Staring, Chris Schafer, Karen Schreck, Ian Overend, Pearl Footer, Alex Impols, Heather de Niet, Michelle Gibbs, Julie Lyons-Vague, Catherine Turnbull, Jeanette, Bev Phillips, Anne Rose, Ron Johnson. Anyone wishing to add a person to the Parish prayer list please make sure the person is happy to be named and then contact Trevor. Years mind: Today we remember before God those whose anniversary of death occurs this week: 2nd Peter Wallder, Trevor Johnson, Gayle Zolnierczyk; 3rd Melva Wicking; 4th Jane Horwood, Keith Winnell, John Hazlewood, Brittany Quigg; 5th Marlyn Gordon; 6th Anne Stanmore; 7th Elizabeth Walsh. Notices:

Fete Meeting Notices: - Change of Date: It is proposed by the committee to change the date of the Fete to either the 10th of 17th of November with the 17th being the preference. Please contact either Caroline or Trevor with comments or suggestions. - Parish Polo Shirts: The Polo shirts looked great last year and it is really positive advertising and identification. If all parishioners wear them on the day of the Fete and also down town when selling raffle tickets and so on, a great message of parish community is presented. To order a polo shirt please contact Caroline. - We have a request for plant pots, and for potted plants. - Please think of how you can help on the day or by way of preparation. - NEXT MEETING: Thursday 13th September 7.30pm.

Building and Maintenance Committee: Meeting this Wednesday, 5th Sept., 7.30pm, Church House kitchen. St Matthews Patronal Festival: Sunday 23rd September. There will be only one service in the Parish, 10am at St Matthews Broadford. Catering is as per usual. FOR SALE: The book: St. Matthews Broadford 150 Years. $10. The wine: St. Matthews Broadford. 150 Years. Tahbilk 2011 Marsanne $10. Tahbilk 2009 Shiraz $15. Contact John Patterson. 57843284. Prayer List: If you have put someone on our prayer list please review their needs so that we can remove their names if prayer is no longer sought. Please contact Trevor with any changes. Parish Friday Night BBQs: All are welcome to these social gatherings. Their aim is twofold: first, is to enjoy each others company and perhaps, get to know each other a little better. And second, to build a sense of community within the parish, and to encourage a unified purpose as a parish community. The BBQs are BYO meat and drink with a salad or dessert to share. We will attempt to have these gatherings on the fourth Friday of each month. See the Parish diary for upcoming BBQ dates and venues. Direct Debit Offerings: Parish Account details: CBA Account Name Kilmore Anglican Parish. BSB 06 3698. Account Number 1018 4649. DR Congo: A humanitarian crisis exists. Bp Sylvestre of the Diocese of Bukavu asks for prayers and support. ABM has launched an appeal and it will be the subject of our retiring offerings for the foreseeable future. Wardens please make sure there is container for donations in each centre. Saints Days this week: Mon 3rd Gregory of Rome, bishop & teacher (d. 604), Eliza Darling, pioneer social reformer in NSW (d. 1868); Sat 8th Birth of Mary, Mother of the Lord.

Pew Reflections for the Martyrs of New Guinea: No matter how bad a situation, renewal in Christ is possible. Even death cannot separate us from Gods love for us which heals and restores. If we want to bear fruit for Christ we need to die not perhaps as the Martyrs of New Guinea were called to do, but in terms of ego and will. By aligning our lives with the mind of Christ, we bear fruit and bring God glory. Todays question: Which parts of my life need to die away so that I can bring glory to God and bear fruit? Pray for all who are persecuted for their faith Give thanks for the heroic and inspiring witness of martyrs
(Text: Robert McLean, Church to Church Missioner Anglican Board of Mission, 2012)

Parish Diary: 1st Wed. of the month: Building and Maintenance Committee Meeting 7.30pm Christ Church (unless otherwise notified) 3rd Tue of the month: St Matthews Friendship Group. Gavan Hall 12 noon for lunch, followed by good fellowship. Please contact Edie Simpson for details ph. 5784 1246. rd Wed. of the month: Parish Council Meeting 3 7.30 pm. Christ Church (unless otherwise notified) 4th Thur. of Month: Wild Poppies. Venues to be notified, please contact Beris Hannam. th Fridays: Parish BBQs 6.30pm. Venues to be notified. 4 4th Sundays: Sunday Sessions Childrens Church 5-6.30pm Thu 13th Sep: Fete meeting, 7.30pm. Sun 23rd Sep: St Matthews Patronal Festival. One service for the parish, 10am, St Matthews Broadford. Sat 10th or 17th Nov: Parish Fete start preparing now! (Date to be confirmed).

Next Sunday: 9th September: 15th after Pentecost

Readings Kilmore Broadford Tallarook Pyalong Prov. 22.1-2, 8-9, 22-23; Ps. 125; James 2.1-17; Mark 7.24-37 9am Eucharist with Hymns 11am Morning Prayer 11am Eucharist with Hymns No Service

Pew Sheet Notices to Trevor by Thursday evening ts-smith@bigpond.com; or email Michael Jones mjrmjones@optusnet.com.au