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Happy New (Church) Year! We are now in Year B. Reminder: One service only next Sunday, 3rd December, at 9.30 am Readings for Sunday 3rd December, Advent 1. First reading: Isaiah 64.1-9. Psalm 80.1-7, 16-18. Second reading: 1 Corinthians 1.3-9. Gospel: Mark 13.24-37....
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Readings for Sunday 26th November, Pentecost 26, The Reign of Christ. First reading: Ezekiel 34.1-16, 20-24. Psalm 100 Second reading: Ephesians 1.15-23 Gospel: Matthew 25.31-46 Psalm refrain: “The mercy of the most high is everlasting”. Link for Sunday’s live stream...
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Readings for Sunday 19th November, Pentecost 25 First reading: Judges 4.1-7 Psalm 123 Second reading: 1 Thessalonians 5.1-11 Gospel: Matthew 25.14-30 Psalm refrain: “Our eyes rest on you, O God, anointing your kindness”. Link for Sunday’s livestream of the 10.00 am...
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Readings for Sunday 12th November, Pentecost 24, Remembrance Sunday First reading: Joshua 24.1-3a, 14-25 Psalm 70 Second reading: 1 Thessalonians 4.13-18 Gospel: Matthew 25.1-13 Psalm refrain: “Help me God, God be quick to save me”. The flowers on the altar this...
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All Souls service, Wednesday 1st November at 7.30pm. Hymns 24 (verses 1,3 and 5) 501 Psalm 116 Psalm refrain: “I will lift up the cup of salvation” All Soul’s Service will be held Wednesday November 1st at 7:30 p.m. As part of this liturgy we remember and pray for...
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Readings for Sunday 29th October, Pentecost 22, The Feast of St. Simon and St. Jude. First reading: Deuteronomy 34.1-12 Psalm 119.89-96 Second reading: 1 Thessalonians 2.1-8 Gospel: Matthew 22.34-46 Psalm refrain: “O Lord, your word is everlasting”. Live-stream link...
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Readings for Sunday 22nd October, Pentecost 21. First reading: Exodus 33.12-23 Psalm 99 Second reading: 1 Thessalonians 1.1-10 Gospel: Matthew 22.15-22 Psalm refrain: “Holy God, Holy and Immortal One, have mercy upon us”. Live-stream link for this Sunday 15th October,...
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Readings for Sunday 15th October, Pentecost 20. First reading: Exodus 32.1-14 Psalm 23 Second reading: Philippians 4.1-9 Gospel: Matthew 22.1-14 Psalm refrain: “O God, you are my shepherd, I shall not be in want” Live-stream link for this Sunday 15th October, 10.00 am...
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Readings for Sunday 8th October, Pentecost 19, and Thanksgiving Sunday. First reading: Exodus 20.1-4,7-9,12-20 Psalm 65. Second reading: Philippians 3.4b-14 Gospel: Matthew 21.33-46 Psalm refrain: “You crown the year with your goodness, O God” Live-stream link for...
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Readings for Sunday 1st October, Pentecost 18 First reading: Exodus 17.1-7 Psalm . Second reading: Philippians 2.1-13 Gospel: Matthew 21.23-32 Psalm refrain: “Our God has done amazing things” Live-stream link for this Sunday 1st October, 10.00 am service:...
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Readings for Sunday 24th September, Pentecost 17 First reading: Exodus 16.2-15 Psalm 105. 1-6,16-22,45b. Second reading: Philippians 1.21-30 Gospel: Matthew 20.1-16 Psalm refrain: “Recall the wonders that God has performed”. Live-stream link for this Sunday 24th...
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Readings for Sunday 17th September, Pentecost 16 First reading: Exodus 14.19-31 Psalm 103 Second reading: Romans 14.1-12 Gospel: Matthew 18.21-35 Psalm refrain: “The Lord is full of compassion and mercy” Live-stream link for this Sunday 10th September, 10.00 am...
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Welcome to Fall!! This coming Sunday, 10th September, we resume our two service schedule, 8.30 am said Eucharist, and at 10.00 am, Holy Eucharist with music. Readings for Sunday 10th September, Pentecost 15 First reading: Exodus 12.1-14 Psalm 119.33-40 Second reading:...
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Readings for Sunday 27th August, Pentecost 13 First reading: Exodus 1.8-2,10 Psalm 124 Second reading: Romans 12.1-8 Gospel: Matthew 16.21-28 Live-stream link for this Sunday 27th August 9.30 am service: https://youtube.com/live/CJpm0jJoPLc?feature=share Summer...
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Readings for Sunday 20th August, Pentecost 11 First reading: Genesis 45.1-15 Psalm 67 Second reading: Romans 11.1-2a,29-32 Gospel: Matthew 15.21-28 Live-stream link for this Sunday 20th August 9.30 am service: https://youtube.com/live/SNAlZCwlNcA?feature=share Summer...
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Readings for Sunday 13th August, Pentecost 10 First reading: Genesis 37.1-4,12-28 Psalm 105.105:1-6, 16-22, 45b Second reading: Romans 10.5-15 Gospel: Matthew 14.22-33 Summer services A service of Morning Prayer this Sunday at 9.30 am. Outreach Outreach August is the...
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Readings for Sunday 6th August, Pentecost 10 First reading: Genesis 32.22-31 Psalm 17.1-7,15 Second reading: Romans 9.1-5 Gospel: Matthew 14.13-21 Welcome! and thank you, to Mary Gillard for playing for us as Christina takes a well deserved break! Live-stream link for...
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Readings for Sunday 30th July, Pentecost 9 First reading: Genesis 28.10-19a. Psalm 128 Second reading: Romans 8.12-25 Gospel: Matthew 13.24-30,36-43 Response for Psalm 128: "May God bless you all the days of your life” Live-stream link for the Sunday 30th July 9.30 am...
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Readings for Sunday 23rd July, Pentecost 8 First reading: Genesis 28.10-19a. Psalm 139.1-5,12-17 Second reading: Romans 8.12-25 Gospel: Matthew 13.24-30,36-43 Response for Psalm 65: "Whenever I walk or rest, you know where I have been” Live-stream link for the Sunday...
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Readings for Sunday 16th July, Pentecost 7 First reading: Genesis 25.19-34. Psalm 65.1-8,9-13 Second reading: Romans 8.1-11 Gospel: Matthew 13.1-9,18-23 Response for Psalm 65: "You crown the year with your goodness, O God” Link for the Sunday 16th July 9.30 am...
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Readings for Sunday 9th July, Pentecost 6 First reading: Genesis 24.34-38, 42-49, 58-67. Psalm 45.1-2,7-10 Second reading: Romans 7.15-25a Gospel: Matthew 11.16-19,25-30 Response for Psalm 45: "Every age will recall your name; this song will fix it in their memory”...
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Readings for Sunday 2nd July, Pentecost 5 First reading: Genesis 22.1-14 Psalm 89.1-4, 15-18 Second reading: Romans 6.12-23 Gospel: Matthew 10.40-42 Response for Psalm 89: "I will establish this line forever” Link for the Sunday 2nd July 9.30 am service:...
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Readings for Sunday 25th June, Pentecost 4 First reading: Genesis 21.8-21 Psalm 86.1-10, 16-17 Second reading: Romans 6.1b-11 Gospel: Matthew 10.24-39 Response for Psalm 69: "Turn to me; save the child of your handmaid” Link for Sunday 25th June 9.30 am service:...
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Readings for Sunday 18th June, Pentecost 3 First reading: Genesis 18.1-15 Psalm 100 Second reading: Romans 5.1-8 Gospel: Matthew 9.35 - 10.8 Response for Psalm 100: "The mercy of the most high is everlasting” Link for Sunday 18th June 10.00 am service:...
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Readings for Sunday 11th June, Pentecost 2 First reading: Genesis 12.1-9 Psalm 33 Second reading: Romans 4.13-25 Gospel: Matthew 9.9-13, 18-26 Response for Psalm 33: "Our soul waits for you O God, you are our help and our shield” Link for Sunday 11th June 10.00 am...
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Readings for Sunday 4th June, Trinity Sunday First reading: Genesis 1.1-2,4a Psalm 8 Second reading:2 Corinthians 13.11-13 Gospel: Matthew 28.16-20 Response for Psalm 8: "O God our governor, how exalted is you name in all the...
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Readings for Sunday 28th May, The Day of Pentecost First reading: Acts 2.1-21 Psalm 104.24-34,35b. Second reading: 1 Corinthians 12.3b-13 Gospel: John 20.19-23 Response for Psalm 104: "Send forth your Spirit O God, and renew the face of the Earth" Link for the Sunday...
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Readings for Sunday 16th April, Easter 2First reading: Acts 2.14a, 22-32Psalm 16Second reading: 1 Peter 1.3-9Gospel: John 20.19-31 Psalm 16 response: “I will lift up the cup of salvation” Link for Sunday 16th April 10.00 am...
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Service times for Holy WeekMaundy Thursday, Holy Eucharist and the Stripping of the Altar at 7.30 pm.Good Friday, Cantata and devotion at 10.00 am, followed by the Stations of the Cross.Easter Sunday, Holy Eucharist at 8.30 and 10.00 am. Readings for Maundy...
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Readings for Sunday 2nd April, Palm Sunday and the Sunday of the Passion.First reading: Isaiah 50.4-9aPsalm 31.9-16Second reading: Philippians 2.5-11Gospel: Matthew 26.14 - 27.66 Psalm 130 response: “Into your hands O Lord, I commend my spirit”Here is the link for...
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Welcome to Spring! Readings for Sunday 26th March, Lent 5First reading: Ezekiel 37.1-14Psalm 130Second reading: Romans 8.6-11Gospel: John 11.1-45 Psalm 130 response: “Our God shall redeem us from all our sins”Here is the link for Sunday’s service:...
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Readings for Sunday 19th March, Lent 4First reading: 1 Samuel 16.1-13Psalm 23Second reading: Ephesians 5.8-14Gospel: John 9.1-41 Psalm 23 response: “Oh God you are my shepherd, I shall not be in want” Here is the link for Sunday’s service:...
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International Women’s Day is March 8th, so take some time to honour all women in your thoughtsand prayers today. Last Sunday Fr. Bill led us in a celebration of women, especially those whohave made an essential contribution to St. Jude’s, and continue to do so.The...
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Yeah!! The Cardinals are singing, and I saw a robin in my backyard last week. Readings for Sunday 5th March, Lent 2First reading: Genesis 12.1-4aPsalm 121Second reading: Romans 4.1-5, 13-17Gospel: John 3.1-17 Psalm 121 response: “The most holy One watches over you”...
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Readings for Sunday 26th February, Lent 1First reading: Genesis 2.15-17, 3.1-7Psalm 32Second reading: Romans 5.12-19Gospel: Matthew 4.1-11 Psalm 32 response: “Happy are they whose sins are put away”Here is the link for Sunday’s service:...
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Readings for Sunday 19th February, Transfiguration SundayFirst reading: Deuteronomy 30.15-20Psalm 119.1-8Second reading: 1 Corinthians 3.1-9Gospel: Matthew 5.21-37 Psalm 99 response: “Holy God, Holy and mighty, Holy immortal one, have mercy upon us”Here is the link...
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Readings for Sunday 12th February, Epiphany 6First reading: Deuteronomy 30.15-20Psalm 119.1-8Second reading: 1 Corinthians 3.1-9Gospel: Matthew 5.21-37 Psalm 119 response: “Happy are they who walk in the law of God”. Here is the link for Sunday’s service:...
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Don’t forget, one service only this Sunday 5th February, at 9.30 am, followed by the AnnualVestry meeting on the lower level in All Saints Hall. Coffee and muffins will be available! Readings for Sunday 5th February, Epiphany 5First reading: Isaiah 58.1-9Psalm...
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Readings for Sunday 29th January, Epiphany 4First reading: Micah 6.1-8Psalm 15Second reading: 1 Corinthians 1.18-31Gospel: Matthew 5.1-12 Psalm 27 response: “These are the just; they stand forever unshaken”. Here is the link for Sunday 29th January10.00am service:...
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Readings for Sunday 22nd January, Epiphany 3First reading: Isaiah 9.1-4Psalm 27.1, 5-13Second reading: 1 Corinthians 1.10-18Gospel: Matthew 4.12-23 Psalm 27 response: “O God is my light and my Salvation”.Here is the link for Sunday 22nd January10.00am service:...
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Readings for Sunday 15th January, Epiphany 2First reading: Isaiah 49.1-7Psalm 40.1-11Second reading: 1 Corinthians 1.10-18Gospel: John 1.29-42 Psalm 40 response: “I love to do your will, o my God”.Here is the link for Sunday 15th January: https://youtu.be/b3p6bQxvVhQ...
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Happy New (secular) Year to everyone!!Readings for Sunday 8th January, Epiphany 1First reading: Isaiah 42.1-9Psalm 29Second reading: Acts 10.34-43Gospel: Matthew 3.13-17 Here is the link for Sunday 1st January: https://youtu.be/GeI4vUNpt90 Thank you to Cyndi, for ably...
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Readings for New Year’s Day, a service of Morning Prayer at 9.30 am.First reading: Numbers 6.22-27Psalm 8 (said)Second reading: Philippians 2.5-11Gospel: Luke 2.15-21 Here is the link for Sunday 1st January: https://youtu.be/rIcO21DzKg0 From the WardensThe Wardens...
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Wishing all parish members, families and friends, the holiest and happiest celebration ofthe Birth of Our Saviour!(And, welcome to the Winter Solstice - things should get brighter from now on!)Christmas Worship timesChristmas Eve, Saturday December 24th, at 7:00 p.m....
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Readings for Sunday 18th December, Advent 4.First reading: Isaiah 7.10-16Psalm 80.1-7,7-19Second reading: Romans 1.1-7Gospel: Matthew 1.18-25 Sunday ServicesThe Common Cup is offered at Communion, but reception of this is optional, and receiving justthe Bread still...
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Readings for Sunday 11th December, Advent 3, and the Christmas Cantata at 10.00 am.First reading: Isaiah 35.1-10Psalm 46.5-10Second reading: James 5.7-10Gospel: Matthew 11.2-11 Sunday servicesThe Common Cup is offered at Communion, but reception of this is optional,...
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Congratulations! To Fr. Bill as he celebrates 20 years since his ordination to the priesthood.Both congregations last Sunday joined in thanking him for his ministry and wishing him everyblessing in the future! Readings for Sunday 4th December, Advent 2.First reading:...
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Happy New (Church) Year to everyone! This Sunday is the First of Advent as we switch toYear A in the Anglican calendar.Readings for Sunday 27th November, Advent 1.First reading: Isaiah 2.1-5Psalm 122Second reading: Romans 13.11-14Gospel: Matthew 24.36-44 Sunday...
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Readings for Sunday 20th November, Pentecost 24, The Reign of Christ.First reading: Jeremiah 23.1-6Second reading: Colossians 1.11-20Gospel: Luke 23.33-43 Sunday servicesThe Common Cup is offered at Communion, but reception of this is optional, and receiving justthe...
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Readings for Sunday 13th November, Pentecost 23, and Remembrance.First reading: Isaiah 65.17-25Isaiah 12 “You will draw water”Second reading: 2 Thessalonians 3.6-13Gospel: Luke 21.5-19 Refrain for Isaiah 12: With joy you shall draw water from the springs of endless...
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Readings for Sunday 6th November, Pentecost 22.First reading: Haggai 1.15b-2.9Psalm 149Second reading: 2 Thessalonians 2.1-5,13-17Gospel: Luke 20.27-38 On November 2nd we commemorate All Souls with Holy Eucharist at 7.30 pm.The service will be live streamed, and here...
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Readings for Sunday 30th October Pentecost 21, the Feast of St. Simon and St. Jude.First reading: Deuteronomy 32.1-4Psalm 119.89-96Second reading: Ephesians 2.13-22Gospel: John 15.17-27 Sunday servicesThe Common Cup is offered at Communion, but reception of this is...
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Readings for Sunday 23rd October, Pentecost 20First reading: Joel 2.23-32Psalm 65Second reading: 2 Timothy 4.6-8, 16-18Gospel: Luke 18.9-14 Sunday ServicesThe Common Cup is offered at Communion, but reception of this is optional, and receiving justthe Bread still...
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Readings for Sunday 16th October, Pentecost 19First reading: Jeremiah 31.27-34Psalm 119.97-104Second reading: 2 Timothy 3.14 - 4.5Gospel: Luke 18.1-8 Sunday servicesThe Common Cup is offered at Communion, but reception of this is optional, and receiving justthe Bread...
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Readings for Sunday 9th October, Pentecost 18First reading: Jeremiah 29.1, 4-7Psalm 65Second reading: 2 Timothy 2.815Gospel: Luke 17.11-19 Sunday servicesThe Common Cup is offered at Communion, but reception of this is optional, and receiving justthe Bread still...
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Readings for Sunday 2nd October, Pentecost 17, and the fifth Season of Creation Sunday. The theme is Biodiversity.First reading: Genesis 1.12-28Psalm 148Second reading: Revelation 5: 1-14Gospel: Matthew 10: 26-33 Sunday servicesThe Common Cup is offered at Communion,...
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Readings for Sunday 25th September, Pentecost 16, and the fourth Season of CreationSunday. The theme is Creation and Redemption.First reading: Isaiah 65: 17-25Psalm 46Second reading: Colossians 1: 15-23Gospel: John 3: 16-21 Queen ElizabethA Diocesan memorial service...
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Readings for Sunday 18th September, Pentecost 15, and the third Season of Creation Sunday.The theme is Water.First reading: Genesis 21: 8-19Psalm 104: 10-17Second reading: Revelation 22: 1-7Gospel: John 4: 1-15 Sunday servicesThe Common Cup is offered at Communion,...
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Readings for Sunday 11th September, Pentecost 14, and the second Season of CreationSunday. The theme is Eco-justice.First reading: Leviticus 25: 8-24 Psalm 85Second reading: James 5: 1-8Gospel: Luke 4: 16-21 Sunday services.This Sunday, 11th September, we are...
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Readings for Sunday 4th September, Pentecost 13, and the first Season of Creation Sunday.The theme is Climate Change.First reading: Isaiah 24: 1-6Psalm 98: 1-9Second reading: Romans 8: 18-27Gospel: Matthew 8: 23-27 Sunday services.This Sunday, 4th September, is the...
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Readings for Sunday 28th August, Pentecost 12First reading: Jeremiah 2.4-13Psalm 81Second reading: Hebrews 13.1-8,15-16Gospel: Luke 14.1,7-14 Sunday ServicesEach Sunday through the summer months we have one service of Holy Eucharist, at 9.30 am.The Common Cup is...
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Readings for Sunday 21st August 2022 , Pentecost 11First reading: Jeremiah 1.4-10Psalm 71.1-6Second reading: Hebrews 12.18-29Gospel: Luke 13.10-17 Sunday servicesEach Sunday through the summer months we have one service of Holy Eucharist, at 9.30 am.The Common Cup is...
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Readings for Sunday 14th August 2022 , Pentecost 10First reading: Isaiah 5.1-7Psalm 80Second reading: Hebrews 11,29-12.2Gospel: Luke 12.49-56 Sunday servicesEach Sunday through the summer months we have one service of Holy Eucharist, at 9.30 am.The Common Cup is...
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Readings for Sunday 7th August 2022 , Pentecost 9First reading: Isaiah 1.1, 10-20Psalm 50Second reading: Hebrews 11,1-3, 32-40Gospel: Luke 12.32-40 Sunday services.Each Sunday through the summer months we have one service of Holy Eucharist, at 9.30 am,The Common Cup...
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Readings for Sunday 31st July 2022 , Pentecost 8First reading: Hosea 11.1-11Psalm 107.1-9Second reading: Colossians 3.1-11Gospel: Luke 12.13-21 Sunday services. The diocese has lifted all Covid restrictions, so now it is no longer mandatoryfor you to wear a mask for...
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Readings for Sunday 24th July 2022 , Pentecost 7First reading: Hosea 1.2-10Psalm 85Second reading: Colossians 22.6-19Gospel: Luke 11.1-13 Sunday services. The diocese has lifted all Covid restrictions, so now it is no longer mandatoryfor you to wear a mask for the...
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Readings for Sunday 17th July 2022 , Pentecost 6First reading: Amos 8.1-12Psalm 15Second reading: Colossians 1.15-28Gospel: Luke 10.38-42 Sunday services. The diocese has lifted all Covid restrictions, so now it is no longer mandatoryfor you to wear a mask for the...
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Readings for Sunday 26th June 2022 , Pentecost 3First reading: 2 Kings 2,1-2,6-14Psalm 16 (the response will be said)Second reading: Galations 5,1, 13-25Gospel: Luke 9.51-62 Sunday services. The diocese has lifted all Covid restrictions, so now it is no longer...
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Readings for Sunday 19th June 2022 , Pentecost 2First reading: 1 Kings 19.1-4a, 8-15aPsalm 22 (the response will be said)Second reading: Galations 3.23-29Gospel: Luke 826-39 Sunday services. The diocese has lifted all Covid restrictions, so now it is no longer...
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Readings for Sunday 12th June 2022 , Trinity SundayFirst reading: Proverbs 8.1-4, 22-31Psalm 8 (the response will be said)Second reading: Romans 5.1-5Gospel: John 16.12-15 Sunday services. The diocese has lifted all Covid restrictions, so now it is no longer...
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Readings for Sunday 5th June, 2022 , The Day of PentecostFirst reading: Acts 2.1-21Psalm 104.24-35bSecond reading: Romans 8.14-17Gospel: John 14.8-17Psalm 47, refrain“Send forth your Spirit, O God, and renew the face of the Earth” Sunday services. The diocese has...
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Readings for Sunday 29th May, 2022 , Easter 7First reading: Acts 16.16-34Psalm 47Second reading: Revelation 22.12-14,16-17,20-21Gospel: John 17.20-26Psalm 47, refrain“God has gone up with a shout” Sunday services still require some Covid rules to be obeyed, i.e. masks...
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Readings for Sunday 22nd May, 2022 , Easter 6First reading: Acts 16.9-15Psalm 67Second reading: Revelation 21.10, 22-22.5Gospel: John 14.23-29Psalm 67, refrain“Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah” Sunday services still require some Covid rules to be obeyed,...
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Readings for Sunday 15th May, 2022 , Easter 5First reading: Acts 11.1-18Psalm 148Second reading: Revelation 21.1-6Gospel: John 13.31-35Psalm 148, refrain“Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah” Sunday services still require some Covid rules to be obeyed, i.e....
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Readings for Sunday 8th May, 2022 , Easter 4First reading: Acts 9.36-43Psalm 23Second reading: Revelation 7.9-17Gospel: John 10.22-30Psalm 23, refrain“O God, you are my shepherd, I shall not be in want.” Sunday services still require some Covid rules to be obeyed,...
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Readings for Sunday 1st May, 2022 , Easter 3First reading: Acts 9.1-6Psalm 30Second reading: Revelation 5.11-14Gospel: John 21.1-19Psalm 30, refrain“Remember God’s holiness, and praise God.” Sunday services still require some Covid rules to be obeyed, i.e. masks and...
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Readings for Sunday 24th April 2022 , Easter 2First reading: Acts 5.27-32Psalm 150Second reading: Revelation 1.4-8Gospel: John 20.19-31Psalm 150, refrain“Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.” This Sunday, in-person services continue, at 8.30 and 10.00 am., but you no longer...
Easter Sunday Service
Alleluia! Alleluia! How great it was to be together in the sanctuary to celebrate this most holy of days. The music, the flowers, sisters and brothers in Christ we haven't seen for a couple of years - we felt truly blessed. Thank you to Fr Matt for leading the...
Good Friday Service
What does it mean that Jesus died willingly on the cross? Atonement for all of our sins? Or to show us the way of love by forgiving us for making him a victim, even being responsible for his death? Join us for this solemn service of the Passion Story.
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Readings for Maundy Thursday, 14th AprilFirst readings: Exodus 12.1-4, 12-14.Psalm 116.1-2, 12-19.Second reading: 1 Corinthians 11.23-26.Gospel: John 13.1-17, 31b-35.Readings for Good Friday, 15th April First reading : Isaiah 52.13 - 53.12.Psalm 22Second reading:...
Palm Sunday Service
Some challenges with our live stream this week so this post is a little late. It was great to have the choir in house for the first time in two years along with the extra music on screen. Fr Bill questions if he can or is willing to give all of himself as Jesus did...
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Readings for Sunday 10thApril 2022 , Palm/Passion SundayLiturgy of the PalmsLuke 19.28-40Liturgy of the PassionFirst reading: Isaiah 50.4-9aPsalm 31.9-16Second reading: Philippians 2.5-11Gospel: Luke 22.14 - 23.56(Or Luke 23.1-49) This Sunday, in-person services are...
Fourth Sunday of Lent
As we continue through Lent, Fr Bill challenges us to reconsider the meaning of repentance - this week in the context of the prodigal son. Thank you to Christina for the music and the team for running the AV equipment to bring the live stream service to all. Take care...
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Readings for Sunday 27thMarch 2022 , Lent 4First reading: Joshua 5.9-12Psalm 32Second reading: 2 Corinthians 5.16-21.Gospel: Luke 15.1-3, 11b-32 Welcome to Spring!! This Sunday, in-person services continue, at 8.30 and 10.00 am. You must register to attend,and the...
Third Sunday of Lent
Fr Matt led the liturgy today with help from Bryan, Christina and MJ. He recalls us to remember that in this season of Lent and these times of loss, grief and indeed "crap", our Father remains with us even as we move toward the sorrow of the cross. This is also the...
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Readings for Sunday 20thMarch 2022 , Lent 3First reading: Isaiah 55.1-9Psalm 63.1-8Second reading: 1 Corinthians 10.1-13.Gospel: Luke 13.1-9 This Sunday, in-person services continue, at 8.30 and 10.00 am. You must register to attend,and the link for this is attached...
Second Sunday of Lent
Please join us for today's service of Holy Eucharist celebrating the Second Sunday of Lent. Fr Bill offers two short sermons based on the Gospel reading. Sermon one addresses the openness and respect the Pharisees showed to Jesus in warning him about Harrod's intent...
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Readings for Sunday 13th March 2022, Lent 2First reading: Genesis 15.1-12, 17-18Psalm 27Second reading: Phillipians 3.17-4.1.Gospel: Luke 13.31-35 This Sunday, in-person services continue, at 8.30 and 10.00 am. You must register to attend,and the link for this has...
First Sunday of Lent
Lent - the time to repent moving toward that time of hope. Fr Bill suggests that in this Lenten season, we repent and find ways to ignore and banish the accuser who seeks to undermine our confidence in knowing our identity as God's own beloved. Let us reflect on and...
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Readings for Sunday 6thMarch 2022 , Lent 1First reading: Deuteronomy 26.1-11Psalm 91. 1-2, 9-16Second reading: Romans 10.8b-13.Gospel: Luke 4.1-13 This Sunday, in-person services continue, at 8.30 and 10.00 am. You must register to attend,and the link for this has...
Transfiguration Sunday
Transfiguration - "and while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed and his clothes became a dazzling white..." As we experience anger and grief for the war in Ukraine today, Fr Bill counsels that we can these emotions to light the fire of transformational...
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Readings for Sunday 27thFebruary 2022 , Epiphany 8, Transfiguration SundayFirst reading: Exodus 34.29-35Psalm 99Second reading: 2 Corinthians 3.12 - 4.2.Gospel: Luke 9.28-35 This Sunday, in-person services continue, at 8.30 and 10.00 am., you must register to...
Service of Holy Eucharist
Are you ashamed when you don't behave like the Christian you think you should be? Worried that you are not good enough when you don't give everything you have to others, when you aren't kind to every stranger you meet, when you are selfish? Fr Bill reminds us that it...
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Readings for Sunday 20th February 2022 , Epiphany 7 First reading: Genesis 45.3-11, 15. Psalm 37. 1-11, 39-40 Second reading: 1 Corinthians 15.35-38, 42-50. Gospel: Luke 6.27-38 This Sunday in-person services continue, at 8.30 and 10.00 am. As...
Service of Holy Eucharist
Alleluia! In person worship has resumed here at St. Jude's and it was great to see our brothers and sisters in Christ today. Live streaming and archived services will continue for those joining us from home. Fr Bill focused on the Beatitudes this week - as we are all...
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Readings for Sunday 13th February 2022 , Epiphany 6 First reading: Jeremiah 17.5-10. Psalm 1 Second reading: 1Corinthians 15.12-20. Gospel: Luke 6.17-26 This Sunday we can return to in-person services, at 8.30 and 10.00 am. As before, you must register to attend, and...
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Readings for Sunday 6th February 2022 , Epiphany 5 First reading: Jeremiah 1.4-10. Psalm 71.1-6 Second reading: 1Corinthians 13.1-13. Gospel: Luke 4.22-40 This Sunday a service of Morning Prayer at 9.30 am followed by the 2022 Annual Vestry Meeting, conducted via...
Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany
Walls - to keep things in and to keep things out. On this frigid Sunday morning, Fr Bill invites us to consider why and how we use walls. And perhaps consider that if we are to love as Jesus loves, the walls need to come down. Please take a look at today's service -...
Weekly Update
Readings for Sunday 30th January 2022 , Epiphany 4 First reading: Jeremiah 1.4-10. Psalm 71.1-6 Second reading: 1Corinthians 13.1-13. Gospel: Luke 4.22-40 Prayer and Pastoral Care Please pray this week for Anne; Annie; Derek; Pat; Barb; Margaret, Phyllis; Dave and...
Third Sunday after Epiphany
A snowy cold January morning this past Sunday. Fr Bill reflects on the dreams and hopes of Martin Luther King Jr., Bishop Michael Curry, and Jesus. In meeting God's promise today and everyday "to bring good news to the poor, proclaim release to the captives, recovery...