St Paul’s Geelong , 9th May 2021 Sixth Sunday of Easter 8:00 AM EUCHARIST;10:30AM CHORAL EUCHARIST, apba p. 119 The Sixth Sunday of Easter – Sunday 9 May 2021 Acts 10.44-48; Psalm 98;1 John 5.1-12; John 15.9-17 or John 16.16-24 We are exhorted by the Psalmist today to sing to the Lord a new song: for he has done marvellous things. If you were to examine your life what things would you describe as marvellous ones that God has done for you? What about in your parish? In our city? In Australia? We’re reminded to look for the blessings in our lives. Perhaps today’s the day to begin a gratitude diary, to help you focus on where God has been blessing you and the wider community. Thank God for every mercy and grace, blessing us beyond all measure Give thanks for the work and witness of the Church of Ceylon. Text: Robert McLean ABM’s Partnerships Coordinator © Anglican Board of Mission, 2021 Wishing all mothers a very happy and a blessed Mother’s Day St. Paul’s is fitted with a hearing aid loop. Tune in and stay connected! Keeping safe Who’s 0N next week—16TH May ? EUCHARIST (8:00 am) Though masks are not mandatory in church- Usher es and singing is allowed, parishes are free Marjorie Long to adopt safer rules of wearing masks Server during singing, or through the whole Jennifer Rau service, if they choose. We still recommend Eucharistic Assistant masks during the distribution of Althea Abraham communion. EUCHARIST (10:30 am) DIOCESAN COVID-19 UPDATE Morning Tea George Charles. Peter West & Peter Finch Volunteers required Ushers Plans are underway to commence the Gordon & Althea Abraham, Sue Millar use of the already installed video Servers cameras for the recording and Desiree Schaper & Alyson Dillon livestreaming of our worship services and Intercessions events. For tis to happen we need volunteers to Chris Owen operate the cameras. The plan is to offer train- Eucharistic Assistants ing to all those interested in fulfilling this role Desiree Schaper prior to our first Sunday of recording .Those COVID Registration interested are requested to kindly get in touch Sharon Harper Wilkinson with me for further information and clarification. Nigel The flowers on the high altar today are in ORGAN FUND loving memory of Do you enjoy the fine tradition of beautiful John Thornton Grainger music at St Paul`s ? The Organ Fund is running a little low at present. How can I help ? Forms from Elaine & family are available in the Baptistry for you financial contributions, which are also tax deductible. The Organ Fund covers all music expenses at DEDICATION FESTIVAL– St Paul`s. Thank you for your kind considera- Sunday 16th May tion .The Wardens The Dedication Festival Parish Lunch will be held in the Parish Hall after the 10:30am Service . A COVID Recipe Book Vol.2 I registration form has been placed on the bap- Following a number of requests for a tistery. Please put your names on the list if you COVID Recipe Book Vol.2 I am asking will be attending. for recipes to be sent to me either The numbers for the Dedication lunch will be at [email protected] or posted to 1 Roberts finalised following the 10.30 am service today, Court, St Albans Park 3219. They could also be to enable adequate catering . There will be a placed in an envelope with my name on it and donation box in the hall for people to make a left at the church. If you missed out being in- donation towards the lunch , if they wish to do cluded in Vol.1 or have others you would like to so. share, then get those recipes to me a.s.a.p. We will also be having a fund-raising auction for Many people have been interested in the com- the paintings of Peter Ihlenfeld so please come ments so please keep them coming as well. prepared to bid . Thanks, Rosemary Thank You Suzie This Week’s Diary Daily Bible Readings 10th Mon Psalm 25 Tuesday—11th April Exodus 34.27-35.9 Morning Prayer (9.30 am at the Vicarage) John 13.36-14.7 Wednesday—12th April 11th Tue Ps 28 10.00 am— Eucharist Exodus 35.20-36.7 Acts 17.15(26-21) 22-18.1 John 14.8-13 Ps 148.7-15 12th Wed Ps 33 John 16.5-11 Exodus 40.17-38 John 15.1-11 Thursday—13th April 13th Thur Ps 97 ASCENSION DAY Daniel 7.9-14 Morning Prayer (9.30 am at the Vicarage) John 14.12-29 14th Fri Ps 34 English Conversation (5:00pm,Parish Hall) Deuteronomy 1.1-21 Friday—14th April John 15.12-25 MATTHIAS, APOSTLE AND MARTYR 15th Sat Ps 37.1-17 Deuteronomy 1.22-45 John 15.26-16.11 Based on: An Australian Lectionary 2018 Sunday 16th May —Seventh Sunday of Easter ( Dedication Festival) Lections & Lectors: 8.00 am Althea Abraham ; 10.30 am: Chris Owen Acts 1.15-17, 21-26; Psalm 1; 1 John 5.9-13; John 17.6-19 Taking Care of Business: Reclaiming Community Among Local Businesses Appear & Inspire Saturday 22 May 2021 10.00am – 3.30pm | Old Warden’s Lodge, Trinity A Showcase Concert of College,100 Royal Parade, Parkville the Parish Choirof Saint John's Finch Street, Many parishes and church organisations wish to dedicated to the musician's muse St Cecilia build links to local businesses, but few do. This Friday 21 May 2021 7PM seminar will describe how successful business 5 Finch Street, East Malvern engagements have been achieved, provide an Tickets: $25/15 opportunity to hear from current practitioners followed by cheese & wine and discuss the current research in the area. The Tickets on door r book online seminar will also provide an opportunity for par- ish and non-parish groups to do some guided www.trybooking.com/BQYMG planning for their own initiative. A panel discus- sion will be held with three members of church FOR SALE organisations already engaged with the business Stylus Soft Touch PENS with the parish community. Led by the Revd Dr Richard Wilson, an Anglican priest currently working on an initia- name and website address printed on tive to create a public conversation between busi- them. Black Ink, casings in different ness and the church on common community con- colours. cerns. $3.00 each—See Michele $50 | $35 concession To book: trybooking.com/ BPVFN Alternatively, email [email protected] or call For Our Prayers This Week SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER APBA pew edition p. 456 Eternal God, whose Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life: grant that we may walk in his way, rejoice in his truth, and share his risen life; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The Church The Anglican Church of Kenya Our Community The Queen. The Governor, the Hon. Linda Dessau. The Premier; Daniel Andrews. The Leader of the State Opposition; Michael O'Brien and their families. MLA; Christine Couzens; Lisa Neville, John Eren, Darren Cheesman, and Richard Riordan. MLC; Stuart GRIMLEY, Bev McArthur, Andy Meddick, Jaala Pulford and Gayle Tierney The wider church We pray for all who promote Christian unity: - The National Council of Churches Australia; Bishop Philip Huggins, President. Gen Sec: Sister Elizabeth Delaney The Victorian Council of Churches; President: Fr Shenouda Boutros. Executive Officer: The Revd Ian Smith Mission & Outreach: Anglican Board of Mission-Australia, The Rev'd John Deane, Director. Church Missionary Society. Parish Community Children’s Ministry. Prayer chain group. In Need or Sickness: Derek Reilly, Tamara Gleave, Elise Ness, David Heyes, Elizabeth Jones, Jennifer Rau, Leigh Bryen, Laura Pieterse, Graeme King, Kim Taylor, Keith Smith, Maureen Smith, David Weston, Matthew Weston, Sheila Dawson, Tom King, Linda King, Sean Hill, , Colin Valentine, Yvonne and Michelle Little, Fiona Garrigan, Greg Lee; and Peter Ihlenfeld. Faithful Departed: 13/05 Hugh Girvan (priest) 2002 13/05 Nola Jacqueline King 2005 14/05 Cynthia Joy Henman 2014 Rest eternal grant to them O Lord, and may light perpetual shine upon them. The Wardens and Parish Councillors wish to advise that no photographs or video images of any person under the age of 18 years, taken at St. Paul’s Church or at any St. Paul’s Church function, is to be put onto any form of electronic media such as Facebook, Instagram or a website, without parental consent. Morning tea is served in the Parish Hall following the 10.30 am Eucharist. This is your Invitation to come across to the Hall and share fellowship with one another over a cup of tea or coffee .