8 A little something for you to find you can read Fr David’s musing, homily r There are 10 letters to find three words. and other interesting information. Anglican Parish of Hamilton Last weeks words were: Shecham and There is also a page where our pew sheet is Mary, Mother Of Our Lord—16th August 2020 Gennasaret posted each week. So if you missed last week or any of the weeks before you will find them Catch all the action live online at dNews there. https://www.facebook.com/AnglicanHamilton 10.00am Morning Prayer. 10.30am Eucharist Each week. There is a new free See on front page of pew sheet for web complimentary dNews address Sentence: Isaiah 56.1 Today's hard quiz. Of our Saturday night Vigil Thus says the Lord, ‘Maintain justice, and do what is right, for soon my salvation will come, In John's gospel there are 7 'signs' or miracles. During the merry month of August you can and my deliverance be revealed.’ The third sign is vote for one the following 3 options:. (a) changes the water into wine Either 5pm all year round Collect: (b) Healing the paralytic at Bethesda 6pm all year round (c) Feeding the 5000 God of freedom, you have broken the tyranny of sin and sent the Spirit of your Son into our or hearts: give us grace to dedicate our freedom to your service, that all people may know the (d) Walking on water 5pm during 'winter' and 6pm during glorious liberty of the children of God; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns 'summer'. The times would change with with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Today's easy quiz daylight saving. Fr. Davids party is called a 1. You can cast your vote by 2. Zucchetto • phone. 55711317. 0423 671 692 3. • email. [email protected] Parish Directory M 4. Canterbury • write Fr. David a card and post to 39 Griffin St. Parish Website: www.hamiltonanglican.org.au The answer from last weeks quiz was Parish Facebook: facebook.com/AnglicanHamilton Hard quiz D. Dorcas Diocesan Website:ballaratanglican.org.au. Easy quiz B. 2 PARISH Fr David Oulton 03 5571 1317 (Rectory & Office) Cancellations due to COVID PRIEST Email: [email protected] PH: 0423 671 692 • The Glenthompson Cake stall for 39 Griffin Street September the 5th Duo, Facetime, Messenger, Skype • The Working Bee scheduled for September 5th at Hamilton While it is true that Fr. David has Monday as his day off Our Web Site he is always available in case of emergency. Have you visited our web site. Each week PARISH OFFICE 9.00am-12.00pm 03 5571 1317 (Office & Rectory) Thursdays and Fridays [email protected]

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If you would like to give to the parish by the direct debit option, the parish Birthdays this week bank details are as follows:- NAB. BSB:083-663 the account No.: 51580-7866. Happy Birthday to Even if you miss coming you are still giving. Roma Keating This also helps with budgeting for our future. Judy Trompf From all the Parish Family Christ Church Hamilton St Mary’s St Peter’s St Mark’s All Saints’ 23rd Twelfth Sunday Exodus 1.8-2.10 Psalm 124 y Dunkleld Glenthompson Cavendish Penshurst August 2020 After Pentecost Romans 12.1-8 Matthew 16.13-20 2 7 1st Reading: Isaiah 61.10-62.3 on himself than others. A slight breakdownO of 4 But when the fullness of time had come, God health taught him to be more patient and un- 10 sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the Of our AGM -Sunday September derstanding. His ability as arbitrator and coun- I will greatly rejoice in the Lord , my whole 5 law, in order to redeem those who were un- 27th at 11.30am sellor became being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed der the law, so that we might receive adoption me with the garments of salvation, he has cov- 6 In order to allow ample time for the possibility widely as children. And because you are children, of election and for the forms to go back and known. More ered me with the robe of righteousness, as a God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and 7 forth, the AGM has been set for September and more he 11 hearts, crying, ‘Abba! Father!’ So you are no 27th. as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. longer a slave but a child, and if a child then was lured For as the earth brings forth its shoots, and as If you would like to nominate a People's away from the a garden causes what is sown in it to spring also an heir, through God. Warden please use the yellow form. If you would like to nominate a parish monastery to up, so the Lord God will cause righteousness settle long- and praise to spring up before all the nations. Hear the word of the Lord councillor please use a blue form. 1 standing disputes. For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Thanks be to God If you are over 18 and have received Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her vin- communion more than 3 times in the last year Bernard’s life in the Church was more active dication shines out like the dawn, and her sal- you need to fill out a form affectionately than we can imagine possible today. His ef- vation like a burning torch. 2 The nations shall known as schedule A. forts produced far-reaching results. But he Gospel Acclamation: Nomination forms and any items for general see your vindication, and all the kings your Alleluia! alleluia. knew that they would have availed little with- glory; and you shall be called by a new name business need to be in by the end of August. out the many hours of prayer and contempla- 3 My spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, "There are a number of ways to return your that the mouth of the Lord will give. You for he has looked with favour on the lowliness tion that brought him strength and heavenly shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the form. direction. He died on August 20, 1153. Lord ,and a royal diadem in the hand of your of his servant. 'Post them' at the Parish office God. R. Alleluia. 'Post them' in Fr. David’s letter box 'Phone and Collect'. Fr. David can collect them Hooray...it’s August!! from your letter box. The Holy Gospel: We are only 4 months from Hear the word of the Lord Luke 2.1-7 Items for general business may be submitted in Thanks be to God any of the above ways or emailed to Fr. Christmas Day, on viewing Nigella Lawson we are reminded that next month we should be The Lord be with you. David." Song of Mary (An item for general business might look like starting on Christmas Puddings again. So St And also with you this. This Annual meeting congratulates the Peter’s Guild is just making a little noise about work of the organists in our parish and “puds”. As we are so small in number we need 1. My soul proclaims the greatness of the The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ assures them of support and prayers into the ages to have enough ready for Christmas dis- Lord:my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, According to St Luke future". moved .... 2nded ...) tribution. In the happy event that you have 2. Who has looked with favour on his lowly Got a question. Please see that local friendly your arrangements already and know your servant: from this day all generations Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ priesty guy Fr. David. Christmas feast requirements and would like a

will call me blessed; pudding could you please 1 In those days a decree went out from Emper- 3. The Almighty has done great things for Reminder contact: Earlene Gellert on 0448832202 or or Augustus that all the world should be regis- Nomination forms and any items for general me: and holy is his name. 2 Elisabeth Cuming on 0427774223. tered. This was the first registration and was business need to be in by the end of August 4. God has mercy on those who fear him: taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 from generation to generation. 4 f All went to their own towns to be registered. 5. The Lord has shown strength with his arm: Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in and scattered the proud in their conceit, Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called 6. Casting down the mighty from their Bethlehem, because he was descended from thrones: and lifting up the lowly. the house and family of David. 5 He went to be 7. God has filled the hungry with good registered with Mary, to whom he was en- Saint of the week. things: and sent the rich away empty. gaged and who was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for her to de- St. Bernard 8. He has come to the aid of his servant 7 Israel: to remember the promise of liver her child. And she gave birth to her At the age of 20, Bernard left his privileged mercy, firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of home to join the monastic community of 9. The promise made to our forebears: to cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there Citeaux. His five brothers, two uncles, and Abraham and his children for ever. was no place for them in the inn. some 30 young friends followed him into the 10. Glory to God; Father, Son, and Holy monastery. Within four years, a dying commu- Spirit; as in the beginning, so now, and For the Gospel of the Lord nity had recovered enough vitality to establish for ever. Amen Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ a new house in the nearby valley of Worm- woods, with Bernard as abbot. The zealous 2nd Reading: Galatians 4:4-7 young man was quite demanding, though more 6 3 Today's homily of "Sacred g speak quietly, yet powerfully to us and often offer in the silence of our hearts. ...(pause spaces" we have a heart full of things we want to of- 1,...2,...3,...) fload onto Him. Mother Mary is another liv- Intercessions for the Mary Mother of our Lord ing, sacred space where God dwells. For 9 Eucharist and for you to say at Remember us to God. When it's not COVID season, I enjoy the un- deserved privilege of going to people's months she carried the saviour of the world in home an intimate and beautiful way that no other Father, hear the prayers we offer as we homes. Sometimes you get a sense of the vibe The response to the bidding celebrate Mary mother of our Saviour. May that is in the walls. There are some homes human being experienced. She gave birth to “Mary Mother of our Lord” … is … her prayer, the gift of a mother’s love, be our where the atmosphere is downright fractious. the Saviour and thus she gave Him to the “Remember us to God”. joy through all ages; may her faith, the

Nothing is said, nothing much happens and yet world. And in giving Him to the world, al- response of a humble heart, inspire us to live lowed Him to be vulnerable and to experience Mary Mother of our Lord lives worthy of your promise. We ask this in you know that all is not right and all is not as it Remember us to God. should be. There are other homes where it is the worst that human beings can inflict on each the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus other. When you think about it, God the Father Christ. Amen. sweetness, light and comfort. This is a good With confident faith in God who has done place to be. People have loved and laughed could have chosen any woman, at any place, in great things for us, let us pray. For all here. You feel welcome and encompassed by any time in history. In his wisdom and love Churches under the dedication of Our Lady. the love that has been relished. This then is a He chooses this teenage peasant lass from a For Garry our and for the parish of sacred space and I want to reflect on some backwater town, probably about the size of Port Fairy. For Fr. Alan and God’s people sacred spaces today. There are areas or spaces Coleraine, to be the mother of God. Fr. Da- there. that are consciously set aside for the contem- vid’s pet theory is that God chooses the lowly Mary Mother of our Lord Remember us to God. plation of and enjoyment of, the divine. The to thumb his nose at the haughty and to reas- sure the downtrodden. A bit like always bar- space where God is sought and found. At an That all nations and people may seek to raise obvious level, our churches are a sacred space. racking for the underdog at the footy. Like Mother Mary, we too are called to have a liv- up the dignity of every person made in the They are consecrated, and set apart. Prayer is image and likeness of God. We hold up the offered here and over the years, the walls soak ing intimacy with God’s Son. We are called to people of Beirut at this time. up the prayers, like a sponge. In turn, when nurture Him in that sacred place deep within Mary Mother of our Lord others come into our church, they are able to us. We are called to give Him and share Him Remember us to God. experience something of the divine. The rest of with the world, so bursting is our joy, so great the noisy world is shut off and for a little is this treasure, that we simply must share it For the poor, the suffering and the forgotten, while, sometimes all too briefly, it's just God with others. And when we think about it some that with our unconditional love and support, more, if the body of Jesus is at the altar on this new week may be an opportunity for and the individual. We might have a sacred them to rebuild their lives. For all who are space at home. An area that is designated just Sunday, then so too Mother Mary must also be with us. Mother Mary made room for God in affected by COVID in any way. for contemplation and meditation. It might be Mary Mother of our Lord a comfy chair, a little study nook or a seat at her life. Like all mothers she gave up not only Remember us to God. the table. There might be a crucifix, a bible or physical space, but emotional, and psychologi- a favourite devotional book. This is the sacred cal space. In that lovely irony, when you give That parents and guardians may see in Mary a space where the wrestle of prayer occurs, this up something for someone else, it finds you, model of loving patience and selfless where we sort God out and this where He sorts comes back to you and floods your soul in devotion. For all children in the womb. us out. This is the sacred space where we un- ways that you could never imagine in your Mary Mother of our Lord derstand that it is OK to go very softly. The wildest longings and dreams. Mother Mary Remember us to God. looked after the outward, physical space, but world doesn’t have to be converted in a simple For those who mourn and those who care for 3 point plan next week, and it really is alright she also knew how to look after the inward, sacred space and that is what I would encour- them. That Mary, who stood at the foot of the if I am not perfect by September 12th.This cross, may be a source of consolation and area, this space… is just as important as the age you to do. It is what I know I need to do. comfort kitchen for both are sources of sustenance and Recognise that the sacred space is around you Mary Mother of our Lord nurture. And in these befuddling times we and within. Nurture it, sustain it, allow it to Remember us to God. need to take very good care of ourselves and to grow and flourish. Weed out and prune the make sure that we are fed both physically and junk. Prosper the good stuff. Make room for That those who have died may rise with spiritually. Then there is that sacred space God and take His written word which is His Christ and enjoy His risen presence forever. deep within us. It is not a tangible space, but living word, into that sacred space within you. Especially the recently Then give it to those around you, so that all departed ………… often we would point to our chest or heart if Mary mother of our Lord we had to describe where it was physically. may delight in Him.-- Remember us to God. This is the sacred space, where God seems to That the Lord will hear the prayers we now 4 5 For your Prayers this week Thought for the Week from business at home, thankful to MU for Mothers’ Union Australia the program. Let us thank God for the For the sick and in need n Seasons of life attention MU pays to people’s needs Phil Reid Dorothy Stella Downs Despairing about your failing no matter what season of life they are Fr Peter Treloar Patrick and family Fr Paddy capacity for work? Remember the in. Brian Lacy (Irene Edwards son) John O’Donnell years when you couldn’t grow up fast Virginia Katie Kuiper Gail enough? The young are not satisfied with youth, the aged are not satisfied For those who have died with aging. The common denomina- tor is wanting to be other than you are. Contemplate the gifts that are in For those whose Year’s Mind we remember you and with you in whatever season of life you are. An elder may pause Dorothy Chandler Winifred Thomas Josephine Collins David Baulch Dorothy Lowin Ellice Campbell with impunity and have time and William Hull Cath Price Marie Stubbs opportunity to pray, to read, to see the Norman Phillips Florence Menzel Amy Nelson stars, to enjoy children without all the Frances Burgess Sarah Lowrery Richard Smart work. That’s a great GIFT from God Florence Warburton Kenneth Christie Margaret Bowtell who has wonderfully made us.

For the wider Church and its ministry Psalm 139: 14, 16 • Oke-Osun (Nigeria) The Rt Revd Abraham Akinlalu • Bukedi (Uganda) The Rt Revd Samuel Egesa In the season of her energy and • Katsina (Nigeria) The Rt Revd Jonathan Bamaiyi strength, a mother in Myanmar has • Riverina: Donald Kirk attended a micro saving group and • The Mission District of St Francis of Assisi: Mathew Crane, Kaye Hanks (), then managed to build a house for • St Mark’s Abbey - Sister Raphael (Superior), Dom Placid & the oblates. herself. She now runs a catering • Those living the Single Consecrated Life: Janet Winfield • Kainantu • The United Nations Organisation and its agencies. o From St. Peters Glenthompson Gareth Collition is to begin the process of restoring the mural. S We are not certain of how much money we will need to repair the damage. Gareth is unable to be exact but we are trying to raise what we anticipate to be Simple table services a bill in excess of $6000 It does sound terrible but we cannot imagine that it There are copies available should you desire one will be much less. Take a look at the new set of Simple Table Services running from Pentecost So we are running a cake stall every first Saturday of the month. The next one 9 to Pentecost 17 (2 August to 27 September) compiled by Keith Slater. is on October 3rd 10.0am-12 midday These are simple table services designed to provide a framework for Sunday th worship. They seek to transform the experience of isolation into a time of November 7 10.0am-12 midday ‘holy presence’. The stall will be outside Glen Hughes shop where Earlene has her fruit and vegetable table and there may be some surprises e.g. hot cinnamon and sugar doughnuts!! Thank you in anticipation of your support.

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