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120 Waddell Rd, Bicton Parish Bulletin 2 FEBRARY 2020 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE Newcomers, Visitors, Regulars – All are welcome Please join us in the Hall after the Sunday services for Morning Tea. Preacher: Tony Ingram

8.30am Eucharist 10.15 Family Service

My eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people. Rector: Revd Melanie Simms 9317 1251 mob: 0457 888 589 Email: priest@bicton.perth.anglican.org Wardens: Mrs Fran Sagar 9339 5928 mob: 0438 917 093 Email: fransagar@y7mail.com Mrs Samantha Cullen mob: 0407 195 355 Email: cullenfamily@iinet.net.au Parish Website - www.bicton.perth.anglican.org Facebook Page – St Christopher's Anglican Church Bicton-Attadale

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REFLECTION The Son of God, by Jeffrey Archer He was born in a barn, his father a carpenter, and his mother a decent woman, but they were of no significance, and certainly couldn’t have afforded to give the boy a private education. And yet, as a teenager, he was arguing the toss with his elders and betters in the council chambers. He never got a proper job, just roamed around the countryside, unshaven, and living off bread and water and the occasional fish, while offering his opinions to those who cared to listen. He became the manager of a football team known as The Disciples, not one of them a star, in fact the twelfth man rather let the side down by accepting a transfer fee of thirty pieces of silver to play for the opposition. The authorities eventually arrested him as a rabble-rouser, but couldn’t decide what to charge him with, other than the fact he claimed he was the Son of God. They strung him up with a couple of criminals, and when he finally gave up the ghost, rather assumed that would be the last they’d hear of him. The Disciples were relegated at the end of the season, in fact the captain claimed on more than one occasion that he’d never been a member of His team. When He died at the age of 33, there were no obituaries in the local press reporting his achievements, no glossy supplements highlighting his colourful career, no radio programmes to discuss his legacy, and no box sets recording any of his miracles. But then, He’d never relied on focus groups to advise him on current trends, or advertising gurus to spend millions promoting his brand, or spin doctors to sharpen his image, and he didn’t require social media to keep his followers up to date, so you could be forgiven for assuming he’d be forgotten in a few days. So how can one explain that over 2000 years later, Jesus Christ is still the best-known celebrity on earth? Could it just be that He was the Son of God? Ngaal kaaditj Noongar moort keyen kaadak nidja boodja We acknowledge the Noongar people as the original custodians of this land.

3 Eucharist: 8.30am The service begins on page 119 of the Prayer Book HYMNS: 107 Sing praise and thanksgiving 716 Father, we adore you 516 Here, gracious Lord, we see you face to face 449 Stand up and bless the Lord Recessional: 768 Praise God PSALM: 24 (Page 244) PRAYER OF THE DAY Almighty and everliving God, we humbly pray that, as your only Son was presented in the temple in accordance with the law, so we may be dedicated to you with pure and clean hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

• ne God, now and for ever. Amen.

If you would like special prayers for yourself or someone else we invite you to remain at the altar rail after Communion.

4 FIRST READING: Malachi 3.1-4

1See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before

me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his

• temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you

delight—indeed, he is coming, says the Lord of hosts. 2But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner’s fire and like fullers’ soap; 3he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the descendants of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, until they present offerings to the Lord in

• righteousness. 4Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will

be pleasing to the Lord as in the days of old and as in former years. For the Word of the Lord: Thanks be to God SECOND READING: Hebrews 2.14-18

14Since, therefore, the children share flesh and blood, he

himself likewise shared the same things, so that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 15and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by the fear of death. 16For it is clear that he did not come to help angels, but the descendants of

• Abraham. 17Therefore he had to become like his brothers and

sisters in every respect, so that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make a sacrifice of atonement for the sins of the people. 18Because he himself was tested by what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested. For the Word of the Lord: Thanks be to God

5 THE GOSPEL of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Luke (Luke 2.22-40) Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ

22When the time came for their purification according to the

law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23(as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord”), 24and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law

• f the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”

25Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was

Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on

• him. 26It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he

would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s

• Messiah. 27Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple;

and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law, 28Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying, 29“Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; 30for my eyes have seen your salvation, 31which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, 32a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.” 33And the child’s father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. 34Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, “This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed 35so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your own soul too.” 36There was also a prophet, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe

• f Asher. She was of a great age, having lived with her

husband seven years after her marriage, 37then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped there with fasting and prayer night and day. 38At that moment she came, and began to praise God and to speak about the child to all who were looking for the

6 redemption of Jerusalem. 39When they had finished everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. 40The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him. For the Gospel of the Lord: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ MISSION PLAN PRAYER Come, Holy Spirit! Give us new confidence in your grace, new words for the mission we share, new strength to go where you send us, new spring in our step, as we set out to spread our faith in changing times, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Notices in inverted commas are copied from other publications.

Huge Thank You – to all the people who were involved in helping Carol Hector’s family celebrate her life and mourn her

• loss. The family was overwhelmed with the outpouring of

sympathy and support offered by the St Christopher’s community. Huge thankyou to our musician; to all who helped with the floral displays; to the people who helped set up and clear the hall up at the end of the day; the people who did cleaning; to those who helped bring out the chairs to accommodate the huge number of people who attended and also to those involved with crowd control and directing parking. Everything went smoothly on the day and the family were very appreciative of all the love and prayers that have come their way during this difficult period of time. Awesome work St Christopher’s. (Fran)

Movie Afternoon Today Feb 2nd 2pm: Adam’s

Family and All That Jazz- there are still some tickets left for this fun afternoon. The story of the Old Testament from Adam to King Solomon, told in a jazz style. Tickets $10, and this includes afternoon tea at the intermission. Tickets available from Karen McAuliffe

• r Denise Pruim.

“World Day of Prayer 2020: 6th March at St Joseph’s Pignatelli - This world-wide project theme will be ‘Empowering Mothers of Children with a Disability’. All are encouraged to attend this service which has been prepared by the women from

• Zimbabwe. Save the date and come and be part of this

amazing project.” PARISH INFORMATION

8 “Discernment To The Ordained Ministry - In every generation, the Church looks for those for whom Christ’s insistent call ‘disturbs their settled lives’. The Archbishop’s Examining Chaplains pray that God will move the hearts and minds of many to consider discerning an ordained ministry. If there are members of your worshipping community, school or agency who might be thinking of a path to ordained ministry, invite them to contact the Archbishop’s Examining Chaplains’ Committee through its Chair, The Reverend Canon Dr Philip Raymont.” Our Little Angels playgroup has room for more families this coming term. 10am to 11.30 on Fridays during school term in the Church Hall. Please ring Julie on 0418 915 975 for more

• details. $5 per family.

Anglican Messenger - New edition for February is available at the back of the church (free). Read what is happening in the wider church outside our parish. Please help yourself. Please Be Considerate - Before the service be mindful of God’s presence. Come into the church quietly, reflect and listen to the voice of the Lord and consider His great love. Enjoy conversing with friends over a cuppa afterwards. Our bank account is with the Anglican Community Fund and the Agent for the ACF is located at Westpac. Details are: Bank: Westpac Account name: Anglican Parish Bicton-Attadale BSB: 036 810 Account Number: 3000304

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MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST THIS WEDNESDAY 5 February 8am CHARISMA CAFÉ, 18 HISLOP ROAD, ATTADALE (Opposite Melville Motors) ALL MEN OF THE PARISH AND FRIENDS WARMLY INVITED NEXT SUNDAY – 8.30AM WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP COMMUNION AFTER THE SERVICE – BREAKFAST ALL LADIES ARE WARMLY INVITED

10 Readings and Readers Next Two Weeks DURING THIS WEEK: Monday 1.00-4.00pm Parish Card Club 4.00-6.30pm Cheer Dance & Acro Wednesday 8.00am Men’s Fellowship Breakfast 10.00am Eucharist Thursday 9.30-11.00am mainly music 1.30-4.30pm Parish Table Tennis Club Friday 8.00am Parish Gardeners 10.00-11.30am Little Angels Playgroup Saturday 8.30-10.00am Ballet NEXT SUNDAY (9 FEBRUARY) FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY 8.30am Eucharist, including Women’s Fellowship Communion 10.15am Family Service Readings 8.30am 10.15am Next week 9 February Isaiah 58.1-9a Stuart Collins Gus Cullen 1 Corinthians 2.1-13 Diana Ryan

• Matthew 5.13-20

LPM LPM Fortnight 16 February Deuteronomy 10.12-22 Brenda Pocock Terry McAuliffe 1 Corinthians 3.1-9 Sheila Lange

• Matthew 5.21-37

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11 Prayer Points  Give thanks for the out pouring of love and generosity of spirit offered by the community of St Christopher’s to those in need of spiritual sustenance.  Give thanks for Jesus, who is the Light of the World and for God’s call to us to share in that light.  Pray for peace in the world, especially for those involved in the process of reconciliation and bridge-building between peoples, cultures or nations.  Pray that through our example, our Church will be a light to those who live in the darkness of unbelief.  Pray for all who are involved in clearing up and carrying

• ut new construction work after the recent natural

disasters in our country. May their labour be done diligently and safely.  Pray that all who are suffering from any form of illness, will find comfort and ease from their pain.  Pray for safety on the roads as people travel during the holiday season.  In the Diocese we pray for: • Archbishop Kay Goldsworthy; Bishop Jeremy James and Bishop Kate Wilmot.  Parish Prayer Cycle: Rona Flindell and Jacqui, Paul, Bec & Emily Garbett.  Pray for residents of Braunton Street and Barker Place, Bicton  Pray for those on our prayer list: Justine Morton, Darren Croxton, David Croxton, Keith Jones, Kevin Salmon, David, Andy and Gwen Aberle, Sam, John, Alison, Rona, Don, Monica Page and Julie.  We remember the anniversary of death this week of: Ernest Barber and Carina Berg.

12 Parish Rosters 8.30am Today Next Sunday Lay Pastoral Minister Fran Sagar Tina Elsegood 2nd Chalice Neville Page Stuart Collins Intercessions Jill Binning Geoffrey Croxton Sidespersons: Pat Goodridge Chris Hughes Diana & Noel Ryan First Reading Neville Page Stuart Collins Second Reading Glenys Salmon Diana Ryan Morning Tea Barbara Dudding Denise Pruim Noel Ryan Tony Ingram 10.15am Today Next Sunday Lay Pastoral Minister Fran Sagar Catriona Smallbone Intercessions Fran Sagar Sam Cullen & Children Sidesperson/welcomer Meredith Robinson Catriona Smallbone Reading Paul Garbett Gus Cullen Morning Tea Paul & Jacqui Garbett Tina Elsegood & Helper All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light

• f a single candle. ― Francis of Assisi

https://faithit.com/top-10-christian-inspirational-quotes/

This Wed Eucharist Reader Intercessions Julie Melanie