The Diocese of Wangaratta

with Broadford, Pyalong & Tallarook

Fourth Sunday in Lent - 10th March, 2013
Hymns 626, 687, 409, 591

The Anglican Parish of Kilmore

Eucharist Liturgy for Lent

Introit Hymn The Liturgy continues on page 119 Green Prayer Book GATHERING IN GODS NAME The Lord be with you: And also with you. Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins, Whose mercy endures for ever. THE GREETING OF PEACE Christ has reconciled us to God in one body by the cross. We meet in his name and share his peace. The peace of the Lord be with you. And also with you.
All may exchange a sign of peace

THE GREAT COMMANDMENTS - [pg 120] THE KYRIES [said]

Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy Lord have mercy Christ have mercy Lord have mercy

THE CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION THE TRISAGION

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Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal have mercy on us.

THE COLLECT
God of compassion, you welcome the wayward, and you embrace us all with your mercy. By our baptism clothe us with garments of your grace, and feed us at the table of your love, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

MINISTRY OF THE WORD FIRST READING

Jonah 5.2-12

A reading from the book of Jonah At that time the Lord said to Joshua, Make flint knives and circumcise the Israelites again. So Joshua made flint knives and circumcised the Israelites at Gibeath Haaraloth. Now this is why he did so: all those who came out of Egypt all the men of military age died in the wilderness on the way after leaving Egypt. All the people that came out had been circumcised, but all the people born in the wilderness during the journey from Egypt had not. The Israelites had moved about in the wilderness for forty years until all the men who were of military age when they left Egypt had died, since they had not obeyed the Lord . For the Lord had sworn to them that they would not see the land that he had solemnly promised their ancestors to give us, a land flowing with milk and honey. So he raised up their sons in their place, and these were the ones Joshua circumcised. They were still uncircumcised because they had not been circumcised on the way. And after the whole nation had been circumcised, they remained where they were in camp until they were healed. Then the Lord said to Joshua, Today I have rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you. So the place has been called Gilgal to this day. On the evening of the fourteenth day of the month, while camped at Gilgal on the plains of Jericho, the Israelites celebrated the Passover. The day after the Passover, that very day, they ate some of the produce of the land: unleavened bread and roasted grain. The manna stopped the day after they ate this food from the land; there was no longer any manna for the Israelites, but that year they ate the produce of Canaan. Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. Thanks be to God. RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 63.1-9

Response: Forgive me, O Lord, the guilt of my sin. Happy the one whose transgression is forgiven,and whose sin is covered. Happy the one to whom the Lord imputes no guilt, and in whose spirit there is no guile. For I held my tongue; my bones wasted away through my groaning all the day long. Your hand was heavy upon me day and night; my moisture was dried up like the drought in summer..........R

Then I acknowledged my sin to you and my iniquity I did not hide. I said, 'I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,' and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Therefore let all the faithful make their prayers to you in time of trouble; in the great water flood, it shall not reach them. You are a place for me to hide in; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with songs of deliverance....................R I will instruct you and teach you in the way that you should go; I will guide you with my eye. Be not like horse and mule which have no understanding; whose mouths must be held with bit and bridle, or else they will not stay near you.'..................................R Great tribulations remain for the wicked, but mercy embraces those who trust in the Lord. Be glad, you righteous, and rejoice in the Lord; shout for joy, all who are true of heart..............................R 2 Corinthians 5.2-12

SECOND READING

A reading from Pauls second letter to the Corinthians So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting peoples sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christs ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christs behalf: be reconciled to God. God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Praise to you O Christ, King of eternal glory. Praise to you O Christ, King of eternal glory. I will arise and go to my fa- | ther and say, I have sinned against heaven | and before you. Praise to you O Christ, King of eternal glory.

GOSPEL
A reading from the holy gospel according to Luke People: Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Luke 15.11-32

Then Jesus said, There was a man who had two sons. The younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the share of the property that will belong to me. So he divided his property between them. A few days later the younger son gathered all he had and travelled to a distant country, and there he squandered his property in dissolute living. When he had spent everything, a severe famine took place throughout that country, and he began to be in need. So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed the pigs. He would gladly have filled himself with the pods that the pigs were eating; and no one gave him anything. But when he came to himself he said, How many of my fathers hired hands have bread enough and to spare, but here I am dying of hunger! I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me like one of your hired hands. So he set off and went to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran and put his arms around him and kissed him. Then the son said to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son. But the father said to his slaves, Quickly, bring out a robethe best oneand put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. And get the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate; for this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found! And they began to celebrate. Now his elder son was in the field; and when he came and approached the house, he heard music and dancing. He called one of the slaves and asked what was going on. He replied, Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has got him back safe and sound. Then he became angry and refused to go in. His father came out and began to plead with him. But he answered his father, Listen! For all these years I have been working like a slave for you, and I have never disobeyed your command; yet you have never given me even a young goat so that I might celebrate with my friends. But when this son of yours came back, who has devoured your property with prostitutes, you killed the fatted calf for him! Then the father said to him, Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found. For the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

THE PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL O Holy One, you mark us as your own, and continually rush to meet us with love overflowing; grant us the grace that changes our hearts to be both welcomed and welcoming as we traverse the challenges of Holy Lent. We pray for all who seek to find the way home. Lord of Lent Hear our prayer and renew our lives. Ever generous God, you reach out in reconciling love and reconciliation; we pray for all who squander your generosity, those who hoard power and wealth at the expense of others, those who lives are torn asunder by forces beyond their control; may our prayers bring comfort and relief for all who suffer. Lord of Lent Hear our prayer and renew our lives. Ever generous God, you call your people, your church to model the way of forgiveness love and grace; may we be fed so that we may over come jealousy, selfrighteousness and prejudice so that all who wander are drawn to your gospel of liberating good news. We pray for John our Bishop and for the work of the Australian Bishops Conference being held this weekend. Lord of Lent Hear our prayer and renew our lives. Ever generous God, you are always ready to give more than we dare ask or hope;; we bring you to you our prayers for those in need, for the sick and suffering; for those mourn and suffering great loss; for those in pain of body or mind; for the dying; may our prayers bring comfort and support. Lord of Lent Hear our prayer and renew our lives. We pray for those who have asked us to pray for them and for those on our hearts and minds this day Lord of Lent Hear our prayer and renew our lives. We pray for the recently departed and those years mind Rest eternal grant to them O Lord And let light perpetual shine upon them In Jesus name we pray for ourselves ...... Lord of Lent Hear our prayer and renew our lives. A LENTEN LITANY O Jesus! you opened the way to humbleness of heart,Hear me. From the desire of being esteemed,Deliver me, Jesus.

From the desire of being loved,Deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being extolled, Deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being honored, Deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being praised,Deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being preferred to others, Deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being consulted,Deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being approved,Deliver me, Jesus. From the fear of being humiliated,Deliver me, Jesus. From the fear of being despised,Deliver me, Jesus. From the fear of suffering rebukes,Deliver me, Jesus. From the fear of being calumniated,Deliver me, Jesus. From the fear of being forgotten,Deliver me, Jesus. From the fear of being ridiculed,Deliver me, Jesus. From the fear of being wronged,Deliver me, Jesus. From the fear of being suspected,Deliver me, Jesus. That others may be loved more than I, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it. That others may be esteemed more than I, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it. That others may increase and I may decrease, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it. That others may be chosen and I set aside, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it. That others may be praised and I unnoticed, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it. That others may be preferred to me in everything, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it. That others may become holier than I, provided that I may become as holy as I should, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it. Accept our prayers through him who turns our sorrows into joys and shows us the way of righteousness and peace, and taught us to pray: Our Father ...... Prayer of Approach pg 125 21 Request for prayer from: Seth Gunther, Adrian Walsh, Ethan Forcier, Gwenda Stomann, Diana Kelly, Lasse Prosser, Tom Davidson, Lyn Ryan, Heather Turnbull, Peter Cannon, Ian Staring, Chris Schafer, Pearl Footer, Alex Impols, Michelle Gibbs, Ron Johnson, David Flower, Chris Tuckett, Glen Turnbull, Carol Boase, Tom Scrivens. (Anyone wishing to add a person to the Parish prayer list please make sure the person is happy to be named and then contact Fr Kim.)

Recently departed and Years Mind: Today we remember before God the recently departed, and those whose years mind occurs this week: 10th Nola Speirs; 14th Joseph Daley; 15th Jim Craker. Prayer after Communion Giver of life, you enlighten all who come into the world. Fill our hearts with the splendour of your grace, that we may perfectly love you and worthily praise your holy name, through Jesus Christ the Lord. Reflections on the Readings There are powerful themes in this weeks readings God removes disgrace; God forgives and restores; the prodigal is welcomed home and reconciled to father and family; God reconciles us to Gods Self, and to each other, and we are called to do the same. Forgiveness flows from Gods infinite and unconditional grace, and is received through honest confession and repentance. But reconciliation with God, as much as it brings personal healing and restoration, is not only personal. It is also social, drawing us back into reconciliation with others, and into passing on to others the healing and grace we have received.

Notices:
Lenten Study: Three studies with a shared supper to follow. Study comprises bible study, film, film analysis and discussion. Each study is a stand alone study. Carloine Burge 20 Chrystobel Way, Kilmore 7.30pm Tuesday 19th March; & the watch for the date of the study at Bruce & Barbara Radford's home 13 The Parade, Broadford. Postponement of the Annual General Meeting / Parish Eucharist to 9am 17th March 2013 at Christ Church with morning tea, followed by the AGM. Sunday Sessions - Sunday 24th March at 9am Christ Church for Palm Sunday this will replace the evening session. Boiled eggs are needed for the children to decorate on the day please give to Nerrida by Palm Sunday. Nomination Forms for Church Wardens, Parish Councillors & Parochial Nominator, available in the Narthex. Direct Debit Offerings: Parish Account details: CBA Account Name Kilmore Anglican Parish. BSB 063-698. Account Number 1018 4649.

Parish life this week

Wednesday 6th 10.00am No service this day Fr Kim away Thursday 7th 10.00am Eucharist St Matthews 10.00am Eucharist Willowmeade 4.00pm Eucharist Dianella Friday 8th March 10.00am 4.00pm Op Shop Church House Sat 9th March 10.00am 12noon Op Shop Church House

Next Sunday: 17th March: Fifth Sunday of Lent Annual General Meeting Isaiah 43.16-21; Ps 126; Philippians 3. -14; John 12.1-8 Christ Church 9 am Parish Eucharist, Morning Tea, followed by AGM St Matthews 11am No Service this day St Stephens 11am No Service this day Transfiguration 5pm No Service this day

Parish Diary
1st Wed of the month: Building and Maintenance Committee Meeting 7.30pm Christ Church (unless otherwise notified) 3rd Tues of the month: St Matthews Friendship Group. Gavan Hall 1.30pm for fellowship & afternoon tea; please contact Edie Simpson for details ph. 5784 1246. rd 3 Wed of the month: Parish Council Meeting, 7.30 pm. @ Gavan Hall 4th Thurs of Month: Wild Poppies. watch this space - contact Beris Hannam for more info. 4th Friday of Month: Parish BBQs 6.30pm. Host needed for next BBQ please contact the wardens or Fr Kim 4th Sunday of Month Sunday Sessions Church 4 Kids usually 5-6.30pm next session will be Sunday 24th March at 9am for Palm Sunday Important Dates Sun 17th Mar: Rescheduled Parish AGM, NEXT SUNDAY
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Parish Clergy: Rector Fr Kim Benton 9 Union Street Kilmore 3764 Ph 5782 1155 m 0407569343 kim@revkim.org Priest (PTO) Fr John Young 40 Powlett Street Broadford 3658 Ph 5784 222

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