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WHAT’S ON AT ST PAULS

 Monday 5th August at 7.30pm – Meditation ELCOME TO ST PAUL’S. We are  Tuesday 6th August at 10am - Community Hub in glad that you have come to the large hall W worship God with us today. If  Tuesday 6th August – Study you are a visitor from another parish, or Group at 7.30pm in the worshipping with us for the first time, Rectory please introduce yourself to our parish  Tuesday 20th August at priest, Fr James Collins, or to anyone 1.15pm - Lunchtime Recital - Conservatorium wearing a name badge, over a cup of tea Students or coffee in the parish hall after the service. You’ll find the hall behind the church.  Sunday 25th of August in the Rectory at 11.45am- 圣公会圣保罗堂欢迎你前来参加我们的英语传 Winter Fundraiser 统圣樂圣餐崇拜。  Tuesday 10th September at 1.15pm - Lunchtime Recital Sunday 4th August 2019 - Sydney Clarinet Choir - Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Deborah de Graaff Welcome to worship...  Friday 13th of September  8.00 am – Sung Eucharist at 7pm in the church - Concert by Codex Guitar  9.30 am – Choral Eucharist Quartet  4.00pm - Vespers at Cardinal Freeman Village

 Saturday 21st of September at 1pm - Blue Included in this issue … Illusion Fundraiser  Welcome! we are glad that you p.3  Sunday 22nd of September have found us! - Artisans’ Market  Affordable Housing in our area P.5  Tuesday 1st October at 1.15pm - A program of Kurt  Position paper on religious freedom p.11 Weill and Stephen Sondheim:  2019 Shine Chorus Annual Concert p.25 Jo Burton – soprano, Nicole at St Paul’s Smeulders – contralto And Much More… Jenny Swanton - piano 1 Things you may need to know Getting inside

First Aid People needing wheelchair access can enter St Paul’s most conveniently by the First aid kits are located on the wall of door at the base of the belltower. the kitchen in the Large Hall behind the church and in the choir vestry. Switch it to silent ! I am who I Name badges Please turn your mobile phone off or on to silent before the service starts. It’ll Name badges help make St Paul’s an save you much embarrassment later on. inclusive community. If you need a new name badge, fill in the form inside the pew sheet, send it to the parish office, and one will be made and left in church Children are for you. welcome at St Paul’s

Toilets Children are welcome in church at any service. There is a selection of children’s books and toys at the back of Toilets are available at the entrance to the church near the font and there are the parish hall, which is located behind also kids’ activity sheets and pencils the church. available at the back of the church where the pew sheets and prayer books ? ? Still got ques- are. Children’s Church runs during Term Ask a member of the clergy or anyone Time. Meet at the back of the church at who’s wearing a name badge. We’re the beginning of the 9.30am Eucharist. here to help. Please feel free to bring your children to the altar rail to receive a blessing, or to In case we receive Communion if they have been need to evacuate admitted to the sacrament.

As you take your place in your pew, Photos please make yourself aware of the route to the nearest emergency exit. Should Please do not take photos there be a fire, leave quickly, turn right, inside the church or during the services and assemble by the roundabout on of worship without permission. Burwood Road. 2 News from around St Paul’s

Welcome! We are glad that persons to journey with us as we you have found us! discover the call of God on our We affirm that through God’s re- lives through the ministries of St. deeming love for all, we are one in Paul’s Anglican Church, Burwood. Christ. We respect the inherent and To that end, St. Paul’s Anglican valuable contributions each Church commits to the welcome member makes to the Body of and inclusion of all persons as Christ. We celebrate our diversity children of God and declares itself and recognize the sacred worth to be a welcoming community of and dignity of all persons of any faith. age, gender, gender identity, Your help is needed! gender expression, race, ethnic We need volunteers for the origin, economic reality, family Artisans’ Market on Sunday 22nd of status, sexual orientation, diverse September and Sunday 1st of ability, or social status. We believe December. that through Christ we are being included and welcomed by God We also need volunteers for an Up and one another. As we journey Market market at Woodstock on the towards inclusion, we proclaim 8th of September and 10th of this welcome to all God’s people, November. especially to those who have Please let Jane Carrick or the office known the pain of exclusion and know if you are able to help in any discrimination within the church, of those dates. Thank you. affirming that no one is excluded

or condemned. We invite all

Bible Readings Year C Bible Readings at today’s Eucharist for next Sunday Hosea 11.1-11 The First Reading Isaiah 1.1,10-20 Ps 107.1-9,43 The Psalm Ps 50.1-8,23-24 Colossians 3.1-11 The Epistle Hebrews 11.1-3,8-16 (17-28) Luke 12.13-21 The Gospel Luke 12.32-40

3 Christian Meditation Group Monday Night at 7.30pm in the Chapel of our Lady All are welcome to join this newly-formed Christian Meditation group. This opportunity provides a space during the week to experience stillness and to be Present with God in contemplation and community.

Participants will be invited into the practice of Christian mediation in a manner that is both guided and community-oriented. Each week’s group will commence with teaching and guidance, followed by a time of silence in prayer. In our fast-paced and noisy world, all are most welcome to spend time with God in silence and in community. Tuesday Night Study The Tuesday night study is proving to be very popular with over a dozen people coming along most evenings. It is held every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. in the Rectory. Our new study of Knowing Christ by Alister McGrath. All are welcome. Thank yous Thank you very much to David Priest for repairing the screen door to the parish office. It is kind of him to do this for us.

Thank you to the parishioners who made pumpkin soup and hot chocolate for parish pantry on Tuesday.

Thank you to the parishioners who have generously donated towards the cost of the Hand Rails to the rectory entrance. Spring Raffle We are having a Spring Raffle (replacing the Father's Day Raffle). The prizes include a wonderful food hamper donated by our organist Aleks's Mum and a Tiffany Lamp among other things. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 and are available now.

4 Affordable housing in our area My Dear Friends,

The meeting on Friday 26th of July was quite remarkably good and productive. Thanks be to God.

It is a minor miracle in itself to get the two Mayors along with our State and Federal Representatives, along with several of their staffers, together in one place at one time (twice now with subsequent meetings planned). It is even more of a cause of thanksgiving to God that each of our political leaders are genuinely committed to creating more affordable housing in our area.

Having the three tiers of government working together co-operatively is crucial to solving the problem of homelessness as there are planning and funding issues involved along with issues of providing ongoing support and care.

We are addressing all of these issues and we hope to meet again in a month, with various people having volunteered to bring solutions to each of these issues to our next meeting.

These meetings are very solution focused and I hope that by God’s grace we will be able to create more affordable housing in our area.

Please continue to hold those involved in this process in your prayers. Thank you.

I will keep in touch with you about this process and I look forward to seeing you again soon.

With every blessing.

Peace,

James.

5 Celebrations Last weekend the bellringers rang a quarter peal on the Saturday morning 27th July. There were two important things we felt should be recognized. The churches 148th Anniversary of the Laying of the Foundation Stone on 29th July and the 32nd Anniversary of Father James’ Ordination as a Deacon in the Church of God on St James’ Day which was the 25th July.

Australian & New Zealand Association Burwood, New South Wales St Paul Saturday, 27 July 2019 in 43m (6–2–20 in B) 1260 Plain Bob Doubles

1. Michael Lorber

2. Caitlin Ryan

3. Esther Perrins

4 Pam Brock

5. William Ryan (C)

6. Zachary Palmer

Rung to celebrate the 148th Anniversary of the Laying of the Foundation Stone of the Church 29th July 1871 and to celebrate the 32nd Anniversary of Ordination as a Deacon in the Church of God for our Rector, Father James Collins on St James' Day 1987.

6 First quarter peal

Rung on the light 6

6 Hand rails for the Rectory We have become aware that the entrance to the Rectory opposite the church is difficult for some of our parishioners to negotiate. Although there are only a few stairs there is nothing to hang onto if you have difficulty in any way.

We have received some quotes to have this rectified so those that those who need to can be safe when entering or even able to enter the rectory at all. The quote including GST is $1900 and we are hoping that maybe some parishioners would be able to assist with a donation towards the cost.

This could be made via the National Trust account if you would like it to be a tax deductable donation. Please contact Pam or place a donation in an envelope and label National Trust donation and include your name for a receipt and an address to post it to. Or see the bank details under donations and bequests on page 18. Thank you. Wanted Plastic Bags for Fruit & Vegetables Do you have any small plastic bags suitable for putting a couple of potatoes in or a few carrots & an onion?

NOT the normal Coles & Woolworths bags.

The pantry needs these smaller thinner bags for our fruit & vegetables.

You can give them to Kerin or Margaret Whittaker on Sundays or to the office during the week.

Thank you.

Used Stamps If you have any used stamps then please bring them to Church with you and leave them in the box at the back of the Church as these earn money for the work of the Anglican Board of Mission – Australia.

Please leave a 1cm- 2cm border around stamps so they are not damaged.

7 List of items most needed for the parish pantry: For the kitchen:

• Sun Rice Meals e.g. Butter • Washing up liquid chicken, Green chicken curry, Chicken satay, etc  Paper towels

 Chux • Boxed meals

 Sponges • Tins of corned beef, spam, ham; For the laundry:

• Sugar; • Washing powder

• Boxes of Cereals Health

• All Day Breakfast by Heinz; • Soap

 Tinned tuna, sardines, • Shampoo & Conditioner

 Harvest Meals in a tin • Toothpaste eg Vegetables and Sausages

EACH WEEK WE RUN OUT  Rice, cuscus, polenta, instant OF : potato, pasta, spaghetti

 MILK Tinned corn

 CEREALS  Sweet & savoury biscuits;

 SUNRISE MEALS IN A  Tinned fruit BOX  Rice Cream  SPAM AND CORNED  Pasta sauces BEEF

 COFFEE Torches and Fans are available for sale! The wonderful torches and a few fans are available again from the trading table. They are $3 each or two for $5. This could include a fan and a torch or two torches or two fans.

8 Anniversary of Sandakan Sunday 4th August 2019 marks the Anniversary of the Sandakan to Ranau death marches in Northern Borneo in 1944-1945

The Japanese held 1781 Australians and 641 British prisoners of war in Sandakan where they put them to work constructing an airstrip where the men were used as labourers to build an airstrip along the coast. At its completion they were marched into the mountains to the small centre of Ranau. They were overworked, beaten and suffered severe malnutrition. Of the 2428 men marched into the highlands only six survived. These six had escaped the Japanese, and were helped by locals until rescued by allied forces in August 1945. St Paul’s Playgroup Playgroup is for children aged 0-5 years and their parents, grandparents or carers. It provides an opportunity for children to socialise and learn skills through play in a friendly safe environment.

Activities include arts and crafts, toys, puzzles, outdoor play, storytime, music and song.

We run Mondays 9.30am-11am during school terms.

Come along and see. Please bring along a piece of fruit to share at morning tea.

Angela and Manjia

(We are looking for volunteers with recent early childcare experience to help out.)

9 ST PAUL’S SOCIAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS

LIFE JACKET Evenings

8th August 4th September 2nd October

HUB 10.00-12.00 noon

6th August 1st October

PANTRY

Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.30-11.30 am

PARISH PANTRY donations of food are always welcomed because the need is so great. (see list p. 10)

LIFE JACKET

Due to peoples’ boundless generosity donations for Life Jacket have far exceeded need. We would ask you to hold on to items of clothing until a specific request is made.

OP SHOP

We will be opening an Op Shop in a few months time and will be looking for high end new or near new clothing. This Op Shop will be for clothing only. We will not be selling Bric a Brac.

We are not ready to accept any clothing yet.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE OP SHOP WATCH THIS SPACE

10 Position paper on religious I suspect that, unless the government freedom has a massive change of heart (it feels obliged to reward the conservative For your information, here’s a copy of religious vote for getting it re-elected the position paper on religious in many key seats), the legislation will freedom with a synopsis that was pass in an unsatisfactory way – name- prepared by a working party for the ly, that the right to discriminate will be NSWEC. We sent this to the Attorney- legislated for but this will open a Pan- General's office last week as well as to dora’s box of problems that will re- all members of federal parliament in quire the legislation to be reviewed at both the upper and lower houses. some point in the future. The working party that prepared the Because we had to work hard and fast paper looked at the issue of religious to prepare the position paper, and freedom in Australia from every angle, there were significant differences of including the legal aspects, and con- opinion about what form the position sidered that we needed a coherent ap- paper should take, there are no doubt proach that took into account the theo- gaps in the position paper (e.g. some logical as well as the legal aspects of would want us to say more about gay the issue. rights but we saw this as a human As the position paper outlines, there right, along with the status of women, are various options open to the federal and conservative Christians would government. The ‘Christian lobby’ has want us to insist on the right to dis- been very vocal in this space but we criminate, so we won’t please every- wanted to present another voice that one). did not insist on the right to discrimi- I hope that, whatever form the legisla- nate but rather framed the issue of re- tion takes, we have been able to put ligious freedom in the broader issue of forward a Christian voice that is seek- human rights. ing the well being of all people. The Ruddock Review was clear in its We can only hope and pray that there findings that Christians and people of will be more light than heat when the faith in Australia are not discriminated legislation is introduced to parliament. against nor are they being persecuted in any significant way so the beat-up With every blessing. from the Christian lobby is most Peace, disingenuous. James.

11 New South Wales Ecumenical Council Position Paper on Religious Freedom SYNOPSIS The New South Wales Ecumenical Council (NSWEC), a council of sixteen churches, offers this submission to the Australian Government on the issue of religious freedom. It is a submission that seeks to place the securing of religious rights in the context of securing all human rights within a civil and democratic society. The submission recognises Australia as a pluralistic society where the separation of Church and State has led to a generally cohesive and flourishing society, for both secular and religious people, but it also acknowledges the reasons why currently there is a perception that religious freedoms have been eroded, with many religious bodies now advocating for religious protections in law. This submission is being made in anticipation of the Government responding by introducing a Religious Discrimination Bill. If the framework of the Bill is the use of exemptions, designed to protect the religious freedom of religious bodies by providing ‘exemptions’ from otherwise applicable anti-discrimination provisions, the NSWEC would strongly oppose it on the grounds that it is morally objectionable. An alternative way would be to work within the framework of a Religious Discrimination Act in order to protect both individuals and belief-based organisations from adverse action on the basis of religious belief. But this would still be shaped by the context of the anti-discrimination laws, and the NSWEC sees this approach as a diversion from broader issues, and strongly advocates for something more. Another way would be a Religious Freedom Act. The advantage of this would be to broaden the issue of religious freedom out of the narrow context of anti-discrimination, but as well as there being serious questions about definitions, this option remains in the confines of ‘religious’ freedom, and the NSWEC is calling for a more comprehensive approach. That comprehensive approach is a Charter of Human Rights, which would explicitly outline what the Government is required to do to protect and uphold and promote the rights affirmed by the Charter, and would be a means of securing a society in which everyone is included, thereby building a more civil society. The NSWEC is submitting this Paper in the conviction that the Church’s concerns cannot be confined to its own situation and interests; its focus cannot be inward-looking, seeking its own welfare. The Church is to be outward-looking, bringing its faith to address the current realities of this society, in order that a civil, democratic, just and equitable society may be built and secured.

12 New South Wales Ecumenical Council Position Paper on Religious Freedom Rationale “As people of faith we are concerned about the rights and freedoms that are essential to a civil, democratic society, that recognises and honours the dignity of every person. If the Church is to be, as Christ calls it to be, a beacon for grace, truth and reconciliation, it cannot live in a ghetto designed only for self-preservation and self-congratulation”. (The Reverend Dr Ray William- son OAM, President of the NSWEC) “A Christian hankering after prestige and power is not something [new]. Nor is it in any way peculiar to Australia. It runs like a dark thread through the long and chequered history of the church. … The craving for power and prestige is natural. It should never surprise us. Even when it’s wearing the trappings of religion. “[The] gospel invites us to think some revolutionary thoughts. To disentangle ourselves from worldly notions of power and prestige, and to rediscover serving, caring, as the name of the game”. (The Reverend David Gill AM)1 1 Quoted from a sermon prepared by the Reverend David Gill for the Killara Uniting Church on the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost (21st October 2018), for which the Gospel passage was Mark 10.35-45. David Gill is a retired Uniting Church Minister of the Word, a former General Secretary, Uniting Church in Australia, 1980-88, and a former General Secretary, Australian Council of Churches/National Council of Churches in Australia, 1988-2001. These quotations capture the rationale for this submission: the Christian community, the Church, is not seeking power and prestige for itself, but is seeking to place religious rights in the context of advocating for all human rights to be secured within a civil and democratic society. Purpose of the Position Paper The NSW Ecumenical Council is comprised of sixteen member churches within NSW/ACT and is one of six state ecumenical bodies affiliated with the National Council of Churches in Australia. In the spirit of the rationale above, as a council of churches, the NSWEC is submitting this Position Paper as an expression of a Christian perspective in the current debate about religious freedom and the Australian Government’s intention to bring legislation to the Parlia- ment. The Situation in Australia Australia is a pluralistic society where the separation of Church and State has led to a generally cohesive and flourishing society, for both secular and religious people, but despite this there is a perception that religious freedoms have been eroded. 1 Quoted from a sermon prepared by the Reverend David Gill for the Killara Uniting Church on the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost (21st October 2018), for which the Gospel passage was Mark 10.35-45. David Gill is a retired Uniting Church Minister of the Word, a former General Secretary, Uniting Church in Australia, 1980-88, and a former General Secretary, Australian Council of Churches/ National Council of Churches in Australia, 1988-2001.

13 Against that perception, however, the Ruddock Review confirmed that Christians and other ma- jor religious groups in Australia suffer very little religious discrimination and almost no persecution. The Report stated that: … as a whole, Australians generally enjoy religious freedom. Most stakeholders of faith acknowledged that, by and large, they have been free to observe their religious beliefs. Those from faiths that face persecution overseas were particularly vocal in acknowledging the relative safety that Australia affords people of different faiths. Part of the reason for that safety is the separation of church/synagogue/mosque/temple and state. This separation is due to the provisions of Section 116 of the Australian Constitution which states that: The Commonwealth shall not make any law for establishing any religion, or for imposing any religious observance, or for prohibiting the free exercise of any religion, and no religious test shall be required as a qualification for any office or public trust under the Commonwealth.2

2https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Joint/Foreign_Affairs_Defence_and_Trade/ Freedomofreligion/Interim_Report/section?id=committees%2freportjnt%2f024110%2f25178

3 David Gill, op. cit. Though there is some confusion regarding the provisions and application of Section 116 of the Constitution due to these prohibitions applying to the Commonwealth and not to the States, nonetheless these constitutional prohibitions have led to an harmonious relationship between religious bodies and the state. There have been nine inquiries, plus other reports, regarding religious freedoms in Australia over recent decades. In 2012, when the Gillard Government tried to consolidate all the federal anti- discrimination laws and include religion as a ‘protected attribute’, some churches and other religious groups argued – as they also had done previously – against religion being protected in law. In recent times, however, the situation has changed: the issue of religious freedom quite obvious- ly has become a ‘contested space’, many religious bodies have now changed their position and are advocating for religious protections in law. How did we get here? Broadly speaking, there has been a discernible change in the context in which religious bodies find themselves, especially in the aftermath of the Royal Commission into Institutional Respons- es to Child Sexual Abuses. As David Gill observed, “most churches are suffering from a sort of institutional post-traumatic stress disorder. In recent times, they have experienced a loss of prestige …, a loss of power …, a loss of privilege”.3 More specifically, there are several identifiable factors that have led some to perceive a need for a Commonwealth Religious Discrimination Bill, for instance: The Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey and subsequent legislation allowing for same-sex marriages. Almost two-thirds of Australians supported this change, but a significant proportion of the Australian population, particularly conservative religious groups, have perceived it as a diminution of 'traditional values’. 2https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Joint/Foreign_Affairs_Defence_and_Trade/ Freedomofreligion/Interim_Report/section?id=committees%2freportjnt%2f024110%2f25178 3 David Gill, op. cit.

14 • The Safe Schools Programme. This was introduced to help create safer and more inclusive environments for same sex attracted, intersex and gender diverse students, staff, and families, but perceived by many as actively advocating promiscuity. The rise of militant Islam in the Middle East. This has given the increasing proportion of Australian residents who are Christians and whose countries of origin are in the Middle East cause to perceive the threat of militant Islam impacting on Australian society. Other perceived factors include secularization, consumerism, and militant atheism. All of this has recently been compounded by the situation in relation to Israel Folau. Proposed Government Response It is understood that the Australian Government is planning to introduce a Religious Discrimi- nation Bill in the current session of the parliament, and that the Bill will follow the framework of existing anti-discrimination legislation, in particular in the use of exemptions to allow discrimination by religious bodies, educational institutions and charities. The NSWEC strongly endorses the view that legislation that is based on exemptions is unac- ceptable and is not the way to proceed. This is because such an approach seeks to protect the religious freedom of religious bodies by providing ‘exemptions’ from otherwise applicable anti-discrimination provisions. “People of faith should not request or be granted privileges or favours that are not available to those without faith, or to those of a particular faith, or that are in competition with others’ rights”.4 This is precisely the problem with such legislation: people of faith would be granted special exemptions from having to obey the law that the general population has to obey; people of faith would be given the “right to discriminate”. Having such a ‘right’ is morally objectionable.

4 George Browning, http://georgebrowning.com.au The Right Reverend Dr George Browning is a former Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Canberra-Goulburn, 1993-2008. It is not acceptable to faith groups that the right to thought, conscience and belief is expressed as an ‘exemption’. In the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, religious freedom is not expressed as a narrow exception to the principle of non-discrimination. Rather, the ICCPR “expresses a positive right to freedom of religion and conscience and permits only such ‘limitations as are prescribed by law and are necessary to protect public safety, order, health or morals or the fundamental rights and freedoms of others’” Should the government introduce a Bill designed to grant exemptions from anti-discrimination legislation, the NSWEC would not support it. Finding a Way Forward In seeking an alternative way forward, it is important not to be diverted. Despite its promi- nence in the media, the debate about Israel Folau’s comments is a distracting diversion. First- ly, what he is understood to have said is based on a very narrow interpretation of scripture misquoted. Secondly, as Fr Frank Brennan SJ AO and many others have observed,

4 George Browning, http://georgebrowning.com.au The Right Reverend Dr George Browning is a former Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Canberra-Goulburn, 1993-2008.

15 the Israel Folau matter is a “simple freedom of contract case regardless of Mr Folau’s religious views”.5 On the other hand, many do see the issue as one of freedom of religious expression. But even so, there has to be limits. As Dr Keith Joseph observed, “religious talk that justifies racism or violence is outside the pale”. He went on to say: “It should also be noted that if Mr Folau is successful in his arguments regarding the immunity of expressions of religious viewpoints under contract law, then it could have interesting implications for religious institutions such as schools. They will be hard put to justify disciplining members of staff who publicly put forward religious viewpoints at variance with that of the institution: such staff members will just as surely assert their claim to religious freedom regardless of contractual obligations. Accordingly, I am not sure that the case of Israel Folau is the best case upon which to sort out these issues, especially as any resolution is going to be in the very limited field of contract law. This will give no protections or clarifications in the area of criminal law or other fields of civil litigation and I doubt that the moral issues are going to be much illuminated”.6 Altogether, it is the wrong case on which to focus in seeking a way to secure religious freedom. One way would be to work within the framework of a Religious Discrimination Act in order to protect both individuals and belief-based organisations from adverse action on the basis of religious belief. It would put such protection on a positive basis. Therefore, rather than being based on “religious exemptions”, it would include a general limitation clause to balance competing human rights by ensuring that it is a ‘legitimate aim’ for a belief-based organisation to conduct all its operations according to its basis of belief. Whilst this proposal is being advocated by a number of faith organisations and individuals, such a framework for legislation is only a minimum response to the current situation. It has the advantage of expressing in positive terms the rights of people of faith to maintain their religious identity and ethos in belief-based organisations, but it does not address all the issues; it is a proposed step to address the current gap in Australian law in relation to religious discrimination, and so is a proposal still being shaped by the context of the Commonwealth’s complex and confusing anti-discrimination laws. Therefore, the NSWEC sees this approach as a diversion from broader issues, and strongly advocates for something more. Another way would be a Religious Freedom Act. The advantage of such an Act would be to broaden the issue of religious freedom out of the narrow context of anti-discrimination, but as with the previous approach, there would be serious questions about the definition of ‘religion’, ‘belief’ and ‘belief-based organisation’. The most commonly quoted definition of religion from Australian case law comes from the High Court in 1983 ruling on The Church of the New Faith v Commissioner for Pay-roll Tax (Vic) the Scientology case.

5 https://theconversation.com/politics-with-michelle-grattan-father-frank-brennan-on-israel-folau- and-religious-freedom-119821?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Latest%20from%20The% 20Conversation%20for%20July%204%202019%20-%201351112664&utm_content=Latest% 20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20July%204%202019%20-% 201351112664+CID_609738d2d51dffa4d121a1fe3b9a4888&utm_source=campaign_monitor&utm _term=Politics%20with%20Michelle%20Grattan%20Father%20Frank%20Brennan%20on%20Israel% 20Folau%20and%20religious%20freedom 6 The Right Revd Dr Keith Joseph is the Anglican Bishop of North Queensland. The quote is from his Presidential Address to the Diocesan Synod: https://www.anglicannq.org/bishops/bulletin/265- bishop-s-bulletin-4-2019

16 That judgement determined that “For the purposes of the law, the criteria of religion are twofold: first, belief in a Supernatural Being, Thing or Principle; and second, the acceptance of canons of conduct in order to give effect to that belief, though canons of conduct which offend against the ordinary laws are outside the area of any immunity, privilege or right conferred on the grounds of religion”. To indicate the difficulty with definitions, it could be argued that this definition does not capture Buddhism, Confucianism or Indigenous religions; it could also be argued that the Act would need to be more restrictive of religious freedom other than what does not “offend against the ordinary laws” – but what would those restrictions be?. In addition to such complexities, this option remains still in the confines of ‘religious’ freedom, and the NSWEC calls for a more comprehensive approach. A Charter of Human Rights It is important for the language to be shifted away from religious freedom to the freedom of thought, conscience and belief; but it is equally important to go further to advocate for an Australi- an Charter of Human Rights. As Dr Keith Joseph said in his Presidential Address, “questions of freedom of speech in general, and freedom of religion in particular, do need to be clearly sorted out. We can no longer rely on the common law to deal with these issues and other human rights. The time has come for a Bill of Rights which provides legal force for the ethical issues that are at stake”.7 The NSWEC supports that opinion and would urge the Australian Government to address the issue of religious freedom in the wider context of other freedoms. For example, in recent weeks the issue of the freedom of the press has become a matter of deep concern for many people. There has been concern about what the AFP raids on a journalist’s home and on the ABC’s offices mean for press freedom and journalism. The Human Rights Commission found the raids “deeply disturbing”, and others have pointed out that Australia is the only liberal democracy that does not protect free speech and freedom of the press through a Charter or Bill of Rights. If those freedoms are diminished in any way, democracy is undermined. An Australian charter would not be like the Bill of Rights in the USA. It would be a piece of parliamentary legislation, not a constitutional bill. There are a number of charters of Human rights already: in Victoria, ACT and Queensland (coming into effect very soon). They articulate our rights and Australia’s obligations to uphold them under the international human rights treaties and con- ventions that Australia has signed – by no means least, the obligation to protect the rights of all vulnerable people. A Charter of Rights would be developed by the Parliament, like all other laws, and can be changed by the parliament. It would explicitly outline what the Government is required to do to protect and uphold and promote the rights affirmed by the Charter. It would be a means of securing a society in which everyone is included, thereby building a more civil society.

7 Keith Joseph, op. cit.

17 Conclusion David Gill has given a profound reason why an ecumenical council of churches should be making a submission of this kind. “The pope has a wonderful title, …Servus Servorum Dei – Servant of the Servants of God. It’s a good label, and not only for popes. It should be written into the job de- scriptions, carved into the desks, of all who are called to leadership in the church. A reminder … that those who lead should do so not through domination but through service. Their authority is to be ministerial, not magisterial. They should be driven not by the love of power, but by the power of love. And not leaders only. Each and every one of us”.8 The great Hebrew prophets were radically insightful in their teaching. They were concerned with the most fundamental changes in society and how change could be achieved. They were disturbing. They did not leave room for complacency. Provocatively and imaginatively, they brought their religious traditions to speak to the contemporary realities of their society. The community of Christian faith – the Church and every individual member – shares that pro- phetic heritage. Its concerns cannot be confined to its own situation and interests; its focus cannot be inward-looking, seeking its own welfare. It is to be outward-looking, bringing its faith to address the current realities of this society, in order that a civil, democratic, just and equitable society may be built and secured. It is in that spirit that this submission is being presented.

For General Donations Offertory - please use this account Collection given at St Paul’s on details: Sunday 28th July: Account Name: St Pauls Anglican ≈ Offertory: $2357 Church ≈ Parish Pantry:$10

BSB: 032 062 Total:$2367 Account #: 250028 Thank you for responding to God’s generous love. For Parish Pantry Donation

please use this account details: Account Name: Parish Pantry Account BSB: 032 062 Account #: 812238

Thank you for your generosity.

18 Donations and Bequests

Over the years the parish has benefited from the generosity of parishioners, not only when they have been active members of the parish, but also at the time of their death. Parishioners are invited to remember the parish in their wills by making a bequest as a thank offering to God and to ensure that generations to come will enjoy worship and fellowship in well maintained buildings.

Those wishing to make a bequest are invited to do so using these or a similar form of words: " I bequeath the sum of $...... to the Rector and Wardens of the Anglican parish of St Paul, Burwood, to be used at their absolute discretion for the charitable purposes of the parish." Donations with Tax Deductibility If you would like to make a donation to the Parish for the upkeep and maintenance of the Heritage building it can be done through the National Trust.

Cheques can be made out to:

National Trust of Australia (NSW) St Paul’s Anglican Church Burwood

Or Direct Credit to the above name with bank account details:

Westpac

BSB: 032-044 Account number: 742 926 Branch: 275 George Street Sydney NSW

Please contact Pam for more details or place a donation in an envelope and label with National Trust donation and include your name for your receipt and an address to post it to. Thank you.

19 My Community Grants Voting

St Paul’s has submitted three grant applications which have been approved by the state government to go ahead to the next stage, which is a public voting process. We are competing with other grant applications in the electorate of Strathfield.

Grants will be awarded by voting. The voting system will be preferential. This means that it will be very easy to cancel each of our projects out unless we stick to our “How to vote” list.

Therefore, if you wish to vote for our parish projects we ask you to consider voting as below, which will give us the best chance of being awarded the first two grants and maybe the third grant as well.

The voting process can be difficult. Bob Woods and Jane Carrick and those in the church office are happy to do this for/with you. You will need a Medicare card and, ideally, but not essentially, an email address. If you already have a “service nsw” account, please bring this as it will speed things up.

In order to vote you need this “service nsw” account. Many people already have this account and use it for renewing such things as car rego and driving licences etc. if you do not have one they are very easy to create. During the voting process you are given an option to create a “service nsw” account. It is straightforward but you will need an ordinary email address as part of the confirmation process. If you have any problems with this, again, contact Jane or Bob.

During the voting process you will be asked for your Medicare card details, so have this handy.

Voting closes on August 15th.

Bob and Jane will be in the rectory office after each of the next three Sunday services.

Contact: Jane 0418 399 664 Bob 0412 973 344.

20 How to Vote To vote, log into: mycommunityproject.service.nsw.gov.au from your browser.

Open the FIRST website.

Scroll down to “want more information?” and click on “How to Vote”

Select your electorate from Home Page (Strathfield)

Browse the various projects which are available in Strathfield.

Click one of the “short list” buttons underneath ONE of the three St Paul’s Projects (as below)

1. Parish Pantry kitchen and Community Garden Upgrade ($42,737) 2. Expansion of Community Music Program at St Paul’s ($21,500) 3. Upgrade security/safety at St Paul’s heritage church ($54,987)

At this point you will be asked to login to or create a My Service NSW account. Follow all the instructions, including the one which says ‘I’m not a robot’ When you click on this you will be asked to click on all the pictures which have specific item in them (such as cars, or bikes or buses)

You will need your Medicare card (follow the prompts for this information)

Then click the shortlist button underneath the OTHER TWO St Paul’s projects. MAKE SURE YOU arrange the order of voting preference as listed above by clicking on the up and down arrows beside the projects before submitting your vote.

If you would like to vote but are having difficulty Bob and Jane will be available after the services to help you

Or come to the office during the week and Caroline or Rosemary will help you.

You can only vote once.

Voting closes on the 15th August

Thank you for making the effort. Every vote will be crucial.

Can you please encourage your local friends and relatives to vote for us.

21 INDOORS…

Bread Roster 2019 Blue Illusion Fundraiser ≈ 5th August - Gabriel When: Saturday 21st September ≈ 12th August - Margaret at 1pm ≈ 19th August - Gabriel Where: Blue Illusions, Level 2, ≈ 26th August - Kerin Westfield Burwood ≈ 2nd September - Gabriel ≈ 9th September - Margaret Bus Trip ≈16th September - Antonia The next bus trip will be on Friday 18th October. We will be going to NB: Tom and his family now Goulburn and visiting the two collect bread on Wednesday Cathedrals. The cost will be $60 nights. and include a paper bag lunch. Winter Fundraiser Please keep the date free and tell The next popular seasonal your friends to come. fundraiser lunch is on Sunday 25th Any inquiries please see Pam. August in the Rectory after the 9.30am service at 11.45am. It will Parish Fair be Soup/Slice. The tickets will be The next Parish Fair will be on $10each if purchased in advance Saturday 2nd November. Please or $12 on the day. These will be keep the date free so you can offer available from Andrew Connelly assistance on the day. after the 8am service or Pam after the 9.30am service. Keep the date free and get your tickets now!

We would appreciate help with donations of soups and slices. Please let Pam know if you can assist in any way and what you can donate.

22 ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH BURWOOD LUNCHTIME RECITAL DATES 2019 1.15pm – 1.45pm

August 20 Conservatorium students

September 10 Sydney Clarinet Choir – Deborah de Graaff

October 1 A program of Kurt Weill and Stephen Sondheim: Jo Burton – soprano, Nicole Smeulders – contralto Jenny Swanton - piano

October 15 Conservatorium students

November 5 James McDonald – Guitar

November 19 Christopher Harris – Baritone

December 17 Kathryn Dries - Mezzo Soprano

23 24 25 OUTDOORS...

26 27

 Hosea 11.1-11; Psalm 107.1-9, 43;

Colossians 3.1-11; Luke 12.13-21

Paul urges us to reject ‘earthly’ values and centre our lives on Christ who himself in the Gospel points out the foolishness of depending on the material possessions of this life and forgetting that we are dependent on God for our life, the God who is loving and compassionate (despite his people’s unfaithfulness) as stressed by Hosea.

 ‘O give thanks to the Lord for he is good: for his loving mercy is for ever.’ (Psalm)

 Give thanks for the work and witness of the Church of the Province of Myanmar.

 Text: The Rev Ross Cameron, Diocese of Brisbane © Anglican Board of Mission, 2019

28 READ, LEARN AND INWARDLY DIGEST...

Joan Chittister's humility - By Andrew Hamilton Humility is a word that rarely intrudes into my vocabulary. It is unfash- ionable and reproachful. I was a little surprised, then, to find 12 recent columns in The National Catholic Reporter (NCR) devoted to the topic, and that the writer was Joan Chittister. Both magazine and writer are often labelled as liberal rather than as traditional.

Chittister, a Benedictine sister, now 83 years old, has written and lectured extensively on religious and political topics. She has the gift peculiar to many men and women in contemplative orders of going straight to the point of what matters and of pointing out when various emperors have no clothes. She has been a consistent critic of inequality, violence and discrimination on the basis of race and gender in her home country, the United States.

Growing up in poverty with her mother and violent stepfather and affected by polio as a young religious sister, she had to struggle to come to an independent voice. She has called out violence and discrimination against women in church and state. She recognised early and wrote often that the Catholic Church in the west had largely lost the trust and alle- giance of women. This, and her forthrightness and leadership among women religious in the United States, made her suspect to many Catholic authorities and a natural target in the Catholic culture wars.

As a result some have portrayed her unfairly as a feminist, secular warri- or in religious dress. Certainly not as one who would devote 12 magazine columns to humility. But those familiar with her writing on social, cultural and political issues recognise that it is fed by her life as a Benedictine Sister, and particularly by her deep, lived reflection on the Rule of St Benedict, whose feast day occurred on 11 July. Her NCR columns draw on chapter six of the Rule in which Benedict describes the 12 steps of humility. She explores his thoughts to illuminate and critique aspects of our contemporary culture.

29 In her discussion she remarks on the similarity between the world of Benedict's day and our own. She sees both as affected by rapid change, marked by the breakdown of culture and civility. In introducing each of the rules she begins by describing examples of unattractive cultural traits in the public life of the present day United States and elsewhere.

These include an emphasis on individual will, a focus on 'me', my ideas and my gifts by politicians, a desire for autocracy that will impose simple solutions on complex problems, a concern to project an attractive image rather than to live attractively, a self-imposed pressure to suc- ceed through unbroken work, the conviction that our nation and groups are infallibly the best, narcissism, and recourse to mockery as the staple in public debate.

She sets these tendencies against the steps outlined in Benedict's Rule, allowing the impoverishment of our public culture to emerge when set against apparently primitive instructions for living. The wisdom of the Rule emerges vindicated by the comparison.

"Within that context, obedience is a disposition of listening seriously to what one is asked to do within the community. It is set within a conversation."

She recognises that for a modern reader some of the rules, such as the diatribe against laughter, a commonplace in classical thought, will seem to be absurd. Other steps will seem to diminish rather than to expand humanity. Benedict's remark that 'The third degree of humility is that a person for love of God submit himself to his Superior in all obedience' seems at first sight to endorse an authoritarian and infantalising regime. Chittister recognises that the identification of obedience with submission to rules has often characterised religious congregations and the Catholic Church as a whole.

She interprets Benedict's rule, however, in a way that sets it against the authoritarian impulse represented in some church circles and, more significantly, in such world leaders as Trump, Duterte, Putin and Orban. She emphasises the broad communitarian context within which

30 Benedict sets obedience. There, obedience reflects the love of God which reaches out to all others in the world and so in the monastery. Obedience serves the common good, and it reflects acceptance of the responsibilities of those charged with ensuring it.

Within that context, obedience, as its derivation suggests, is a disposition of listening seriously to what one is asked to do within the community. It is set within a conversation. It will be reflected in following routines and regulations, but these are always measured against how they serve the common good. If, in new circumstances, they no longer do so, conversation will lead to their modification.

This is miles away from conceiving obedience as unreflective observance of rules, and just as distant from glorifying the strong leader who makes laws arbitrarily and insists on their observance. Such views of obedience neglect the communitarian context in which alone it makes sense. They are ruinous in churches and political societies.

In her reflections, as in her life, Joan Chittister demonstrates that she lives in the Catholic tradition, has studied it deeply and goes out to others to invite them to draw on its resources.

Poor housing leaves its mark on our mental health for years to come

Australia carries an enormous and increasing mental health burden. At the same time, housing disadvantage is on the rise in Australia. Our latest research indicates the trends are related. A systematic review of the evidence shows housing disadvantage is harmful for mental health, and the effects stay with you well after your housing situation might have improved. For instance, living in an overcrowded house from birth to early childhood is associated with depression in midlife.

31 So how many people are affected? One in five Australians experience a mental disorder in any given year and nearly half will experience some form of mental illness during their lifetime. Mental health ac- counts for more than A$9 billion of public and private spending in Australia, and 4.2 million Australians received mental health-related prescriptions in 2017-18.

As for housing, up to 1.1 million Australians live in homes that are in very poor condition.

Making the link between housing and mental health

In recent years, several high-quality Australian and international studies have sought to understand the relationship between housing disadvantage and mental health. A small portion of this evidence base has attempted to rigorously quantify the effect of housing on mental health over an extended period. Bringing the results of such longitudinal studies together, we conducted a systematic review to establish whether housing disadvantage can lead to poorer mental health down the track.

Housing disadvantage includes overcrowding, falling behind on mortgage payments or rent, moving house often, insecure housing tenure, subjective perception of inadequate housing, eviction, or poor physical housing conditions. Our systematic review of international evidence shows that, regardless of how housing disadvantage is considered, there is a correlation with poorer mental health in future.

In the studies we reviewed, sample sizes ranged from 205 to 16,234 people. The follow-up period ranged from within one year to as long as 34 years across all life stages — birth to adulthood and old age. Despite deliberately excluding studies on the two extremes of homelessness and severe mental illness, we found each study confirmed an association between at least one marker of housing disadvantage and poor mental health.

32 The mental health outcomes Housing problems on the rise included higher odds of The Australian housing system is depression, stress and anxiety. changing and becoming less The studies included in the review secure. More and more Australians detected these outcomes across are renting privately. Many young all age groups from both very people will never own their own short follow-up periods of about homes. two years to reasonably long periods over decades. At the same time, our public housing sector can only provide a These findings make sense. safety net for the most vulnerable Housing is a central part of our people with high and complex lives. It is, for most of us, our needs. Waiting lists are long. And largest expenditure. It shapes our we’re seeing no substantive experiences; it is both a financial government commitment to asset and a home. reduce this shortage of social This means insecure housing can housing. be very destabilising for families In addition, the quality of our and individuals. housing is getting worse across the Our review highlights a great entire housing stock. The diversity of mechanisms through Australian Index of Unhealthy which housing affects mental Housing is a composite measure of health outcomes (such as anxiety housing affordability, security, and depression) at different stages quality, location and accessibility. of life. For example, physical The index charts an increase in housing problems such as damp or housing disadvantage across our cold affect mental health in housing stock since 2000, different ways to housing-related including a marked increase for financial insecurities. But there is low-income private renters. evidence that physical housing Due to the growing unaffordability and affordability problems may of housing, many of us simply work together to amplify the cannot keep up with basic mental health effects. maintenance and repairs. Band-aid solutions mean some of us live

33 with cold and damp housing, homes that leak when it rains, homes unable to accommodate growing families, or homes that may not support our needs as our mobility declines. At the most extreme end, 116,427 of us were homeless on census night.

On current estimates, one in every nine households has unaffordable housing. Up to 1.1 million Australians have housing that is in very poor condition (or even derelict).

Given the scale of housing disadvantage, its role in driving poor mental health should greatly concern us all. It suggests a large number of Australians will suffer with mental health issues related to, or worsened by, inadequate housing.

The changes in tenure and quality in the housing sector have been widely discussed. The mental health consequences of housing also need to be discussed and even prioritised.

Invest in housing for mental health

The Australian government’s latest research funding initiative, the Medical Research Future Fund, has a “Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission”. It aims to support research into the causes of mental illness, and the best early intervention, prevention and treatment strategies. Our systematic review suggests it is vital that both research and public investment directed towards improving mental health consider the affordability, quality and condition of people’s housing.

Housing is central to our lives. When it is affordable, secure and in good condition, it provides a foundation for us to participate fully in and contribute to society.

If we discovered a risk-free medication that protected people’s mental health, we would be clamouring for it to be made widely available. In considering the shape that housing policies might take, what if we thought of decent housing as a form of mass medication? A protective safety net? Wouldn’t it be something we’d invest in and prescribe for all?

34 Incense in doubt as loss of Boswellia trees leads to global shortage of frankincense - https://www.anglicannews.org/ news/2019/07/incense-in-doubt-as-loss-of-boswellia-trees-leads- to-global-shortage-of-frankincense.aspx [ACNS, by Rachel Farmer] A global shortage of frankincense could threaten the production of church incense which some traditions use during worship as a visible sign of prayers ascending to God. The aromatic resin, used to produce incense, comes from Boswellia, a genus of trees and shrubs from the Horn of Africa, Arabian Peninsula and India. According to a report in a sustainability journal, there is a danger frankincense supplies will collapse after researchers found the Boswellia trees are being destroyed by cattle farming, drought and conflict.

Frankincense is the main ingredient in all church incense recipes and when blended with myrrh, cassia and various natural oils, it produces a unique fragrance when burned.

Members of the community at Mucknall Abbey, an Anglican Benedictine monastery in Worcestershire in the English midlands, create their own incense which is sold to churches around the UK and beyond. The production of incense at the monastery began in 2004, using the tried, tested and popular recipes which had been passed on to them by earlier monastic communities.

Sister Sally, one of the nuns who oversees the production of their various varieties of incense, said they had only been able to source frankincense ‘siftings’ last year, which were much finer grains than the usual pea sized granules they usually ordered.

“We do have plenty at the moment,” she said. “But I haven’t put in another order yet. If we couldn’t get the frankincense it would be like trying to make a cake without flour. After all, incense is frankincense!”

The shortage could have an impact on many of the Christian churches. It’s estimated that the Roman Catholic Church alone uses an estimated 50 tonnes of frankincense a year.

35 A survey of important harvesting sites has suggested that many have not produced healthy young plants in decades. And according to a study in the journal Nature Sustainability, production will be halved in 20 years, putting frankincense in peril.

For centuries the main source of high-quality frankincense was Boswellia sacra, a tree found in Oman, Yemen and Somalia. Harvested raw frankincense is tapped from the small, drought-hardy trees by slashing or stripping through the bark. Pearly white resin bleeds out and hardens on the trunk into semi-opaque drops or “tears”. These are scraped off, dried and then sold as frankincense.

This is done two or three times a year with the final cuts producing the best tears. Around 3kg (7lb) of resin can be extracted from a single tree. The more opaque the resin the higher the quality.

Habitat loss, drought and over-production have greatly reduced the Boswellia sacra population, the study says. A survey of 23 areas of nearly 22,000 Boswellia papyrifera trees found that most were old and dying. It stated: “These changes are caused by increased human population pressure on Boswellia woodlands through cattle grazing, frequent burns and reckless tapping.”

The report says that action must be taken soon to rescue frankincense. “Populations can be restored by establishing cattle enclosures and fire-breaks, and by planting trees and tapping trees more carefully,” it says. “Concerted conservation and restoration efforts are urgently needed.”

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37 Pray throughout Pray for, St Matthew’s, the week Zababdeh, (West Bank, Palestinian Territorries), our Pray for the Anglican Church – Anglican Communion Partner: for Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; We remember especially their Parish Philip Freier of Melbourne, Primate of Priest, Fr Saleem Dawani, and his Australia; Glenn, Archbishop of ministry in the parish. We remember Sydney; Michael Stead, our Regional also Jameel Maher, who acts as the St Bishop; and for all the bishops, priests, Matthew’s partnership link person deacons and Religious of the Anglican with us. May both our parishes be Communion. blessed by the link we are establishing. In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we are asked to pray for the Church of Pray for the Church’s mission: the Province of South East Asia, for The Lord Jesus Christ, you stretched out Most Revd. Ng Moon Hing - your arms of love on the hard wood of Archbishop of South East Asia & the cross that everyone might come Bishop of West Malaysia and for all his within the reach of your saving clergy and people. embrace: So clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in Pray for Fr James and for Fr love, may bring those who do not Michael as well as for Helen and Antonia. May God bless them know you to the knowledge and love and their ministries and may we of you; for the honour of your name. support them as they work among us Amen. (Author unknown) in Christ’s name. Pray for our Children’s Church: Pray for St Paul’s: God of mercy, The Lord said, ‘Let the little children strengthen us to help shape a parish come to me and do not forbid them where diversity is a source of for such is the kingdom of heaven’. enrichment, compassion is common, Bless, Lord, your children who now life’s poetry realized, suffering stand before you in prayer. Help them lightened through sharing, justice to understand the depth of your love. attended, joy pervasive, hope lived, O Lord, bless our Children's Church the hum of the universe heard, and and all its future endeavours, that together with you and each other we through it we may glorify you with build what is beautiful, true, worthy your Father and the Holy Spirit, now, of your generosity to us, an echo of always and forever. Amen. your kingdom. Amen. (Ted Loder)

38 Pray for peace: Lead me from death Bob Woods. to life, from falsehood to truth; lead me In love and charity please from despair to hope, from fear to remember the recently departed trust; lead me from hate to love, from especially Fr Reg Mills & Herbert war to peace. Thorburn that God may grant them a Let peace fill our hearts, our world, place of refreshment, light and peace. our universe. Pray, too, for, Ruth Anderson; Jean Pray for all in need, This week we Spence; Joan Sargent Baker; Barry pray for all nations that they may Debus; Noel Rey Vivian Poon; Linda experience peace and justice for their Eckstein; Phyllis Dewar Hendry; Joyce people. Lee; Shirley Jean Benn; Milton John Swan and for any others whose year’s Pray for the sick and their mind falls around this time. carers: Joyce Bannister; Margaret Baseley; Jenny Bounds; John Burns, Rest eternal grant unto them O Lord, June Cameron; John Carey; George and let light perpetual shine upon them! Cepak; Hilary Davies; Florence; Elaine Hillier; Anna Laurence; Samuel Laurence; Mark Palmer; Shirley Lowe; Alister & Sally Palmer; Geoff Riccord; Geraldine Rees; Margaret Wheatley;

Services during this week at St Paul’s

A mid-week Eucharist will be held in the Chapel of our Lord's Passion on Wednesday at 10.30am.

Commemorations noted by the lectionary this week –

 Monday 5th August - Oswald, King and Martyr (d.642)

 Tuesday 6th August - The Transfiguration of Our Lord

 Thursday 8th August - Dominic, priest and Friar (d.1221)

 Friday 9th August - Mary Sumner, Founder of the Mothers’ Union (d.1921)

 Saturday 10th August - Laurence, deacon and Martyr at Rome (d.258)

Phone 9747 4327 Post PO Box 530, Burwood, NSW 1805 Website www.stpaulsburwood.org.au Rector Fr James Collins [email protected] Senior Assistant Priest Fr Michael Deasey OAM Honorary Priest Fr Jim Pettigrew Lay Minister Ms Rosemary King Director of Music Mrs Sheryl Southwood OAM Organ Scholar Aleksander Mitsios Rector’s Warden Dr Jane Carrick – 0418 399 664 People’s Wardens Mrs Elizabeth Griffiths – 8033 3113 Mrs Pam Brock – 9747 3619 Office Secretary Mrs Caroline Badra (9.30am to 2.30pm, Tuesday to Friday) [email protected]

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