The Anglican Parish of Kilmore

with Broadford, Tallarook & Pyalong

PO Box 289 Kilmore 3764 www.anglicankilmore.org.au

The Diocese of Wangaratta 3rd Sunday of Easter

22nd April 2012

Today
Kilmore Broadford Tallarook Pyalong 9am 11am 11am 5pm
Prayer, Praise and Proclamation Prayer, Praise and Proclamation Prayer, Praise and Proclamation

No Service

Usual Services check notices for updates

Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat 10am 10am 10am 4pm 10am-4pm 10am-12pm Priests day off Eucharist w Bach-Kilmore (in recess) Eucharist w Bach-Broadford (in recess) Willowmeade - Eucharist Dianella - Eucharist Church House Op Shop Church House Op Shop
Priest with PTO: Father John Young 9 St. Matthews Village 34-40 Powlett Street Broadford 3658 Ph: 5784 2224 Student & Chaplaincy Ms Kasey Holyman 9/85-87 White Street Kilmore 3764 Mb. 0405 028 438
kholywoman@hotmail.com

Parish Priest: Revd Trevor Smith 9 Union Street Kilmore 3764 Ph: 5782 1155 tssmith@dragnet.com.au

First Reading: Acts 3:12-20 12When Peter saw it, he addressed the people, You Israelites, why do you wonder at this, or why do you stare at us, as though by our own power or piety we had made him walk? 13The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our ancestors has glorified his servant Jesus, whom you handed over and rejected in the presence of Pilate, though he had decided to release him. 14But you rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked to have a murderer given to you, 15and you killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this we are witnesses. 16And by faith in his name, his name itself has made this man strong, whom you see and know; and the faith that is through Jesus has given him this perfect health in the presence of all of you. 17And now, friends, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did also your rulers. 18In this way God fulfilled what he had foretold through all the prophets, that his Messiah would suffer. 19Repent therefore, and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out, 20so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Messiah appointed for you, that is, Jesus. Hear the word of the Lord: Thanks be to God Psalm 4 (said antiphonally) 1 Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness: when I was hard-pressed you set me free; be gracious to me now and hear my prayer. 2 Children of earth, how long will you turn my glory to my shame?: how long will you love what is worthless and seek after lies? 3 Know that the Lord has shown me his wonderful kindness: When I call to the Lord he will hear me. 4 Tremble and do no sin: Commune with your own heart upon your bed and be still. 5 Offer the sacrifices that are right: and put your trust in the Lord. 6 There are many who say, Who will show us any good?: the light of your countenance, O Lord, has gone from us. 7 Yet you have given my heart more gladness: than they have when their corn, wine and oil increase. 8 In peace I will lie down and sleep: for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.

Second Reading: 1 John 2:15-17, 3:1-6 15Do not love the world or the things in the world. The love of the Father is not in those who love the world; 16for all that is in the worldthe desire of the flesh, the desire of the eyes, the pride in richescomes not from the Father but from the world. 17And the world and its desire are passing away, but those who do the will of God live for ever. 31See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2Beloved, we are Gods children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is. 3And all who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure. 4Everyone who commits sin is guilty of lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. 5You know that he was revealed to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. 6No one who abides in him sins; no one who sins has either seen him or known him. Hear the word of the Lord: Thanks be to God

The Gospel: Luke 24:36b-48 The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke chapter twentyfour beginning at the thirty-sixth verse. Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ
36Jesus

himself stood among them and said to them, Peace be with you. 37They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. 38He said to them, Why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39Look at my hands and my feet; see that it is I myself. Touch me and see; for a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have. 40And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. 41While in their joy they were disbelieving and still wondering, he said to them, Have you anything here to eat? 42They gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43and he took it and ate in their presence.

44Then

he said to them, These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with youthat everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled. 45Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, 46and he said to them, Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day, 47and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48You are witnesses of these things. For the Gospel of the Lord: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Please pray for those who are sick and in need: Seth Gunther, Adrian Walsh, Ethan Forcier, Jeannette Jolley, Gwenda Stomann, Eileen Matts, Diana Kelly, Lasse Prosser, Kurt, Joan Edge, Tom Davidson, Lyn Ryan, Heidi Yates, Di Vidal, Donna Quadara, Heather Turnbull, Peter Cannon, Dietra Worthy, Ian Staring, Laura Kelly, Chris Schafer, Ian Overton. Anyone wishing to add a person to the Parish prayer list please make sure the person is happy to be named and then contact Trevor. Years mind: Today we remember before God those whose anniversary of death occurs this week: 22nd Violet Routledge, Alan Winnell; 23rd Leonard Lang; 24th Dudley Rogash; 25th Albert Fletcher; 28th Jessie Payne, Leslie Cook, Margaret Caplehorn, John Callaghan, Kevin Sharp, Ray Sharp, Wally Bennett, Rex Young.

Notices
Parish Friday Night BBQs: All are welcome to these social gatherings. Their aim is twofold: first, is to enjoy each others company and perhaps, get to know each other a little better. And second, to build a sense of community within the parish, and to encourage a unified purpose as a parish community. The BBQs are BYO meat and drink with a salad or dessert to share. We will attempt to have these gatherings on the fourth Friday of each month. See the Parish diary for upcoming BBQ dates and venues. In April the Parish BBQ, at the home of Catherine and Steven Farrell, 2 Cochrane Court, Wandong at 12 noon on Wednesday the 25th Anzac Day. For directions or more information, please ring Catherine direct on 57871818.

5th Sunday Combined Service: Sunday April 29th is a 5th Sunday and St Stephens Tallarook and St Matthews will be holding a combined service at Broadford. Eucharist with Bach: The services at both Christ Church and St Matthews are in recess until the 2nd and 3rd of May respectfully. Cursillo: Wangaratta Mens 3 is coming up 17th 20th May. I recommend this inspiring and challenging weekend to the men of the parish. Cursillo has been an enlightening and encouraging experience for many in this Diocese and across the Australian Church. It can kick start a new phase of faith and ministry. Please see Trevor for details. Fr Trevor returns from leave this week, please contact Fr John for any pastoral matters, or one of your wardens for parish matters prior to his return. Wild Poppies: Next meeting is this Thursday 26th April meeting at Sharner Mitchells home 4 Pontisford Court Kilmore, 7.30. There will be an Anzac theme and a speaker. All welcome. Bunnings BBQ: On Saturday 19th May the parish will be running a fundraising BBQ at the Craigieburn Bunnings store. This will be a big fundraiser to raise much needed funds for the parish. Helpers will be required throughout the day to cook and serve sausages and soft drink. If you are able to help for an hour or so, please email or ring Caroline Burge. Direct Debit Offerings: Parish Account details: CBA Account Name Kilmore Anglican Parish. BSB 06 3698. Account Number 1018 4649. Saints Days this week: Monday 23rd George, martyr (d. c. 303); Mark, evangelist and martyr.

Sunday Sessions - Kids Church

Anglican Parish of Kilmore

We would like to invite you to our 1st Sunday Session on April 29th at 5pm in Christ Church Kilmore. We will be talking about Jesus the Good Shepherd, And there will be a Childrens story, an activity, and a time of prayer. After the Session wed also like to invite you to join us for a BBQ tea, (No charge)

It would be great if you could let us know if you are coming, so please RSVP (Kasey Holyman) via email kholywoman@hotmail.com , or mobile 0405 028 438. Look forward to seeing you there! God Bless

Pew Reflections for 3rd Sunday of Easter: Once again we see Jesus, the Teacher at work in this encounter with his disciples. The disciples are still floundering in doubt and uncertainty, all too aware of their failure to stand by Christ throughout his Passion. However Jesus is still focused on training his disciples. Jesus accepts them; they are his chosen ones and the focus is on the future. The past is over this is not a time for recrimination and blame. Instead Jesus affirms their calling to be his witnesses to every nation proclaiming everywhere repentance and forgiveness of sins. Fear, peace, disbelief, joy, yes, all these emotions are part of the journey of faith which takes us beyond emotions to centering our wills and our hearts on Jesus and the mission to which he calls us. This week let us pray for those who have not been faithful to their baptismal calling that they might turn back to Jesus and renew their lives. Give thanks that through Jesus our sins may be forgiven.
Text: The Revd Loy Thompson, Diocese of Newcastle Anglican Board of Mission, 2012

Parish Diary: 1st Wed. of the month - Building and Maintenance Committee Meeting 7.30pm Christ Church (unless otherwise notified) 3rd Wed. of the month - Parish Council Meeting 7.30 pm. 4th Fridays. Parish BBQs 6.30pm. Venues to be notified. Wed 25th April: Parish BBQ, at the home of Catherine and Steven Farrell, 12 noon. Thu 26th April: Wild Poppies, 7.30pm, 4 Pontisford Court, Kilmore. See notice for details. Sun 29th April: Combined Service of St Matthews and St Stephens at Broadford, 11am. Sun 29th April: Sunday Sessions Kids Church, 5pm, Christ Church, see notice for details. Sat 12th May: St Matthews Mothers Day Street Stall, 9am, The Mall, Broadford Sat 19th May: Bunnings BBQ, volunteers required. See notice for details

Next Sunday: 29th April: 4th Sunday of Easter

Readings Kilmore Broadford Tallarook Kilmore Acts 4:5-12; Psalm 23; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18 9am Eucharist with Hymns 11am Eucharist with Hymns 11am Combined service with St Matthews 5pm Sunday Sessions - Kids Church

Pew Sheet Notices to Trevor by Thursday evening tssmith@dragnet.com.au; or email Michael Jones mjrmjones@optusnet.com.au