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Weekday Masses Forthcoming Events Mon Bonaventure, Friar, , Teacher of the 22 July Parish Council Meeting—7 pm Faith, 1274 23 July Pastoral Group at Ros Simmons’ 15 FRIENDS OF ST MARK’S EVENTS (after Mass) Tue 16 12.00 pm Holy Communion 14 July TODAY FRENCH DAY—IN HONOUR OF 14 July 2019 Wed BASTILLE DAY—croissants & more John Keble—Catholic Renewal Sunday 17 10.30 am Mass 28 Jul SOUP MORNING—OUR Thu DELICIOUS ANNUAL EVENT Guide to Today’s Solemn Choral Mass 18 7.30 am Mass 25 Aug ANNUAL PRODUCE AUCTION The liturgical colour used today is Gold. It is used for the most solemn of Feast Days of the Lord and of this Church Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa, and his sister Ma- Fri dedicated under the patronage of Saint Mark. We rejoice in the inheritance of the catholic faith. We celebrate crina, Deaconess, Teachers of the Faith, Next Choral Masses c.394 and c.379 John Keble, widely regarded as the initiator of the Oxford Movement, 185 years ago. We rejoice in the faithful 28 Jul 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time witness of countless priests, religious and lay people in this parish over 166 years. 19 18 Aug Mary, Mother of the Lord Sat Presiding Fr Stuart Soley Homilist Fr Stuart 8 Sept 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 20 Hospitality Welcoming Team at the door Jacquie Joslin and Peter Owens 6 Oct Saint Francis of Assisi Next Sunday—21 July Organist Jeremy Fletcher Entrance See p.2 Here within this house of prayer Tune: Ratisbon (NEH 234 ii) The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time We are reflecting on 9.00 am Lauds Richard Rohr’s The Divine Dance Setting St Mark’s Setting—De angelis—Cox and Skinner, 1984 23, 30 July & 6 August 9.30 am Solemn Mass Readings Lamentations 3:19-26; Psalm 26; Romans 15:1-6; Matthew 5:1-12 @ 7 pm in the Church Readings for Next Sunday Reader Leon Warden Cantor Matt Hadgraft Books have arrived:

Genesis 18:1-10a; Psalm 15; $25 to Fr Stuart or Russell. Psalm Colossians 1:24-28; Luke 10:38-42 Publications—In the Narthex Monthly Pub Lunch—21 July TMA July edition Procession See p.2 God is here! As we his people Tune: Abbot’s Leigh (NEH185) Talk to Angus or book on the Saint Mark’s Copies of old Pew Bulletins including 30 of the Gifts website—all welcome! Eucharistic Robyn Gunther June issue on Religious Freedom Assistants Rod Conn Directory Communion 341 Blest are the pure in heart Tune: Franconia Parish Priest: Fr Stuart Soley SCP T: 03 9419 5051 E: [email protected] Priests Assisting: Dr Cecilia Francis, Dr Graeme Garrett, Dr Brian Porter, Dr John Spring The Angelus See booklet Director of Music: Dr Geoffrey Cox Recessional Quoniam tu solus sanctus—Adrian Fish Wardens: Mr Rod Conn, Mr Philip Cornish, Ms Louise McGuire Secretary: Ms Heather Stock Hospitality In the Narthex Host The Friends of Saint Mark’s Addresses: A: Cnr George & Moor Streets, Fitzroy P: PO Box 124, Fitzroy, Vic 3065

Community Programs Flowers Donations gratefully received—for a thank offering or in memory of a loved one St Marks Community Centre—250 George St Fitzroy St Marks RECYCLED—298 Smith St Collingwood A Partnership with Anglicare Victoria A Community Program Supporting Saint Mark’s Community Centre Hours: Mon—Fri: 11.00 am—3.00 pm Hours: Sun—Sat: 11.00 am—5.00 pm Coordinator: Chris de Paiva T: 03 9419 3288 Manager: Mr Michael Goldwaser T: 03 9417 2965 FB: stmarksfitzroy / stmarksfitzroychoir / stmarksrecycled www.stmarksfitzroy.com ENTRANCE HYMN HYMN FOR THE GIFTS How the Church is marginalising itself and blames everybody else Here within this house of prayer God is here! As we his people continued …. In the 1994 Queen’s Birthday Honours, his leadership of St Paul’s from 1985-1999. I 1 Here within this house of prayer, 1 God is here! As we his people Bishop Grant was awarded membership of am grateful for his continued longstanding meet to offer praise and prayer, all our Father’s love declare; the Order of in recognition of his association with St Paul’s through the twen- love that gave us birth, and planned may we find in fuller measure service to the Anglican Church of Australia, ty years since, including as a weekday Chap- days and years beneath his hand: what it is in Christ we share. and in 2010 he was made a Senior Fellow of lain and Trustee of our Music Foundation. praise to God whose love and power Here, as in the world around us, Trinity College Melbourne. Our prayers are with Rowena and his family, bring us to this present hour! all our varied skills and arts In celebrating the life and ministry of Bish- and all who mourn his death: may he rest in 2 Here, till earthly praises end, wait upon the coming of his Spirit op Grant, the current Dean of Melbourne, peace, and rise in glory’. tell of Christ the sinner’s friend; into open minds and hearts. said: ‘We give thanks for Bishop James’ funeral will take place at St Christ whose blood for us was shed, 2 Here are symbols to reminds us the generosity of service of Bishop Jim, and Paul’s Cathedral on Friday 19 July at 11 am. Lamb of God and living bread, of our lifelong need of ; life divine and truth and way, here are table, font and pulpit; Religious Freedom light of everlasting day. here the cross has central place. 3 Here may all our faint desire Here in honesty of preaching, Statement from the Rev Peter Catt, Presi- speech. Neither should such a Bill allow peo- feel the Spirit’s wind and fire, here in silence, as in speech, dent of A Progressive Christian Voice Aus- ple who provide goods and services to with- souls that sleep the sleep of death here, in newness and renewal tralia. hold them from say, LGBTIQ+ people. To al- stir to life beneath his breath: God the Spirit comes to each. low this would be a retrograde step, taking may his power upon us poured 3 Here our children find a welcome “There is no need for a Religious Freedom us back half-a-century to the days when Bill. There are many people throughout the send us out to serve the Lord! in the Shepherd’s flock and fold, goods and services were withheld from peo- world who are persecuted for their faith. To ple based on perceived race. 4 Here may faith and love increase, here, as bread and wine are taken, align oneself with them in the current Aus- flowing forth in joy and peace Christ sustains us as of old. tralian climate is self-indulgent. I get attacked more often for my views and from the Father, Spirit, Son, Here the servants of the Servant practices by fellow religious travellers than I undivided, Three-in-One: seek in worship to explore Freedom of religion has to do with the free- do by people from outside the faith commu- his the glory all our days what it means in daily living dom to hold to a particular belief system, nity. Will the Bill stop that from happening? in this house of prayer and praise. to believe and to adore. freedom to assemble for worship unhin- Not that I think that it should. But the Bill is dered, and freedom to undertake religious WORDS: Timothy Dudley-Smith 1926- 4 Lord of all, of Church and Kingdom, predicated on the idea that it is them observance and practice. It does not and (secular forces) and us (religious people). The © 1984, Hope Publishing Company in an age of change and doubt, TUNE: RATISBON (NEH 234, 2nd tune) should not include insulating church institu- reality is more complex. How will the Bill deal keep us faithful to the gospel, tions or members from being challenged or with religious people attacking one another? help us work your purpose out. Feasts are made for laughter criticised for poor behaviour. Here, in this day’s dedication, Finally, the Government should reflect on its Ecclesiastes 10:19 There is a real danger that a Religious Free- all we have to give, receive: behaviour during the last Parliament when we, who cannot live without you, dom Bill will become a Freedom to be Sec- the greatest threat to religious freedom was tarian Bill. Religion when it functions proper- we adore you! We believe! the Government’s attempt to curtail religious ly is about love and inclusion. No Religious WORDS: Fred Pratt Green 1903-2000 charities from speaking out on policy matters TUNE: ABBOT’S LEIGH (NEH 185) Freedom Bill should ever sanction hate that affected the poor and vulnerable.”

2 7 Tributes to Bishop James Grant continued …. Parish News Bishop Grant was well known as a church his- The Tribute from the Cathedral GIVING OPTIONS torian, and was Patron of the Anglican Histor- St Paul’s Cathedral gives thanks for the life A ADF Parish Giving Account ical Society from 1983. He published, in 1972, of the Twelfth Dean of Melbourne, the Rt Arrange for a direct transfer each week a history of Trinity College, Perspective of a Revd James Alexander Grant AM, who died to our ADF Parish Giving Century, and wrote a history of the Anglican 10 July 2019. Account: SAV 0500 4612 Church in Victoria, Episcopally Led and Synod- Forms at back of the church. ically Governed: Anglicans in Victoria 1803– Ordained sixty years ago this year, Bishop 1997. James served parishes in Murrumbeena, D DIRECT TRANSFER TO THE PARISH Heidelberg and Broadmeadows before tak- Bishop Grant retired from active ministry You can set up your own direct transfer ing on the role of to into the Parish’s operating account. This with Permission to Officiate in 1999 and con- Sir in 1966. In 1970, he was tinued to serve the Diocese in a variety of is the easiest way to give sacrificially to consecrated Bishop. He combined his epis- the work of God’s church as you don’t ways, including as Locum Tenens up until re- copal ministry to the central and western cent years. His distinguished service to the have to keep track of your giving other regions of the Diocese with his leadership than to ensure the facility is in place. If community has been recognised by his re- of the College Chapel of Trinity College, the ceipt of a Jubilee Medal in 1977 and a Cen- you would like further information, University of Melbourne, from 1970-76, speak to Gary Simmons. tenary Medal in 2001. which included a period as Acting Warden I am grateful for the pastoral ministry of Bish- of the College in 1974. From 1983-84, Bish- ANZ Bank Fitzroy Branch op Lindsay Urwin, vicar of Christ Church op James led the affairs of the Diocese of BSB: 013—275 Brunswick where Bishop James and his wife Melbourne as its Administrator. ACCT NO: 0070—86265 ACCOUNT NAME: Church Wardens Rowena Armstrong have been involved over In 1985, Bishop James was appointed the Account an extended period of time. Bishop Lindsay Twelfth Dean of Melbourne, succeeding the was with Rowena overnight and again today, Very Revd Tom Thomas. During his fifteen- E ENVELOPE SCHEME and I hope to call in over the weekend to add year tenure, he greatly resourced the Ca- Envelopes labelled with the date of each my prayers and condolences. As many will thedral’s rich musical life by restoring the Sunday from the first Sunday in July to If you do come and are not well please know, Rowena Armstrong has had a long and Great Cathedral Organ in 1990 and estab- the last Sunday in June. This is an easy cough into the front of your elbow as they distinguished career in the Law, is a current lishing the Cathedral Music Foundation in way to keep track of your giving. If you teach children to do these days or into a Trustee of the Melbourne Anglican Trust Cor- 1993. With his wife, Rowena Armstrong AO are part of this scheme new envelopes clean handkerchief and not into your hand poration, a former Advocate of this Diocese QC, he was a Founding Trustee of the Music are available at the back of the church. as you can transfer your germs by shaking and the current Chancellor of the Diocese of Foundation. If you would like to join the envelope hands in the exchange of the Peace. Gippsland. The prayers of all in the Diocese scheme speak to Leon Warden. are with her at this difficult time. A fine historian, Bishop James contributed Also please consider communicating in one numerous publications, including the cen- kind only i.e. by taking the Bread but not We give thanks to God for the long and COMMUNION AND FLU SEASON tenary history of Trinity College, Perspective drinking out of the Common Cup. fruitful life and ministry of Bishop James Dr Taffy Jones has provided these thoughts to of a Century (1972), the history of Anglicans Please remember that intinctng is not hy- Grant, and for the outstanding contribution help you and I discern what to do this flu sea- in Victoria, Episcopally Led and Synodically gienic so please don’t do it. he made to this Diocese, in so many ways. Governed: Anglicans in Victoria 1803–1997 son if we are unwell or our immune systems I would remind you that older people are May he rest in peace and rise in glory. (2010), and the authoritative history of St are compromised in some way. (Fr S) particularly susceptible to picking up germs Paul’s Cathedral (2014). During his tenure ‘If you are not well please consider stay- Grace and peace in Christ Jesus as are people whose immune systems are as Dean, Bishop Grant consolidated the Ca- ing home from church The Most Reverend Dr compromised e.g. people having treatment thedral’s archives, which now bear his for cancer.’ Archbishop of Melbourne name and have recently been recognised as HELP NEEDED—FILL OUR BASKET!! a Collection of National Significance. Don’t forget to bring non perishable goods to assist with the ER outreach of our Community Centre 6 3 Uluru Statement From The Heart… Bishop James Grant We gathered at the 2017 National Constitutional Convention, Born into this world—1930  Entered Eternal Life—10 July 2019 coming from all points of the southern sky, make this statement from the heart: The Archbishop’s Tribute during which time he was also Administrator of the Diocese (1983-1985), and as Bishop to Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ed rates. This cannot be because we have It is with great sadness that I write to advise the Inner City Region (1990-1991). From tribes were the first sovereign Nations of no love for them. And our youth languish in that our much loved colleague Bishop James 1985 until his retirement in 1999, Bishop the Australian continent and its adjacent is- detention in obscene numbers. They should Grant AM died overnight. Grant was Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral Mel- lands, and possessed it under our own laws be our hope for the future. Bishop James Grant made a large and signifi- and customs. This our ancestors did, accord- bourne. These dimensions of our crisis tell plainly cant contribution to the life of the Diocese of ing to the reckoning of our culture, from the Bishop Grant commenced his the structural nature of our problem. This is Melbourne, to Christian edu- Creation, according to the common law long involvement with Trinity the torment of our powerlessness. cation and in particular Trini- from ‘time immemorial’, and according to ty College, and to the church College and Trinity College We seek constitutional reforms to empow- science more than 60,000 years ago. and community in general. Theological School initially as a er our people and take a rightful placein Tutor in 1950, and then as a This sovereignty is a spiritual notion: the an- Over the course of his long our own country. When we have power theological student. He was cestral tie between the land, or ‘mother na- and celebrated career in the over our destiny our children will flourish. Chaplain to the College from ture’, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Church, Bishop Grant served They will walk in two worlds and their cul- 1970-76. He was made a Fel- Islander peoples who were born therefrom, this Diocese with great dis- ture will be a gift to their country. low of Trinity College in 1975 remain attached thereto, and must one day tinction in a variety of capac- and an inaugural Senior Fellow return thither to be united with our ances- We call for the establishment of a First Na- ities, including as Dean of St in 2010. He was Executive tors. This link is the basis of the ownership tions Voice enshrined in the Constitution. Paul’s Cathedral, and as an Officer of the Mollison Library of the soil, or better, of sovereignty. It has Assistant Bishop from 1970 Makarrata is the culmination of our agen- at the Theological School from never been ceded or extinguished, and co- until his retirement in 1999. da: the coming together after a struggle. It 1985. Bishop Grant was a con- exists with the sovereignty of the Crown. He was a colleague, mentor captures our aspirations for a fair and truth- stant presence at Trinity Col- How could it be otherwise? That peoples ful relationship with the people of Australia and friend to many over an extended period of time, lege, and a lifelong supporter possessed a land for sixty millennia and this and a better future for our children based of the faculty, student body sacred link disappears from world history in on justice and self-determination. and will be greatly missed and much mourned. and alumni of both Trinity Col- merely the last two hundred years? We seek a Makarrata Commission to super- lege and Trinity College Theo- Completing his initial theo- With substantive constitutional change and vise a process of agreement-making be- logical School. logical studies in 1958, and structural reform, we believe this ancient tween governments and First Nations and being awarded the Hey Bishop Grant held a variety of sovereignty can shine through as a fuller ex- truth-telling about our history. Sharp Prize that year, James other roles in the Diocese of pression of Australia’s nationhood. In 1967 we were counted, in 2017 we seek Grant was ordained Deacon Melbourne, including as an Ex- Proportionally, we are the most incarcer- to be heard. We leave base camp and start in 1959, and Priest the following year. He amining Chaplain (1966-1971), Warden of ated people on the planet. We are not an our trek across this vast country. We invite served initially as Assistant at St Pe- the Honorary Readers Board (1971-1997), innately criminal people. Our children are you to walk with us in a movement of the ter’s Murrumbeena, and in the early years of Chair of the Department of Christian Educa- aliened from their families at unprecedent- Australian people for a better future. his ministry led diocesan task forces to un- tion (1971-1978), Chair of the Home Mis- derprivileged areas of Melbourne, including sions Board (1978-1985), and Chair of the I have reprinted the ‘Statement from the Heart’ in honour of our Aboriginal Committee Division of Pastoral Care & Edu- and Torres Strait Islander Australians in this important week. For the second West Heidelberg and Broadmeadows. After serving as the Archbishop’s Chaplain from cation (1988-1994). He served additionally time in two years the Prime Minister of the country has shut down debate on as Chair of the School Council at three Angli- moving this country forward on these issues due to the fears and the misinfor- 1966-70, James Grant was consecrated Bish- op in St Paul’s Cathedral Melbourne in 1970. can Schools (Lowther Hall, Tintern, Mel- mation put about by those who do not seem to want us to deal with this issue. bourne Grammar), and was Chair of the Fr Stuart If you have not read this … as I had not … please do. I am sure you will be Following his consecration, he served as Brotherhood of St Laurence and the Mission Writes … moved by its content and pray for us to find a way to make this happen. We Bishop to the Western Region (1971-1978), to Streets and Lanes (later incorporated in to © Fr Stuart Soley can only become more whole as a nation and a people. God bless us all. Bishop of the Central Region (1978-1985), Anglicare Victoria). 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