St Paul's
Beaconsfield

Anglican Church near Fremantle, Western Australia

25th April Fourth Sunday of Easter

Our parish is a community that seeks God and the fullness of creation by finding ourselves in relation to others. Our giving to the common, to the other, our sharing of ourselves is our commitment to this endeavour.

Year B

Sunday, 9.15am Holy Communion see also Readings

Regular Services

Lectionary

The full text of the readings for Sunday are available in our Sunday's Readings section.

Other Resources

Textweek The Text This Week - Revised Common Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links

Online Revised Common Lectionary Vanderbilt Divinity Library

Earlier Thoughts      Year B 0506      Year C 0607      Year A 0708

Sunday, 9.15am Holy Communion

LITURGICAL NOTE: From the start of Advent we follow the YEAR C readings in the three-year lectionary cycle. See the inside back cover for more about the liturgical year.

Before entering the sanctuary or the vestry…
Please allow the Choir to complete the ‘postlude’ and any additional songs that are part of our offering in worship – Our holding the sacred space is part of our common union - our being together in communion

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As we explore the Acts of the Apostles and seek with wonder the Revelation of Easter…. Our contemporary “fast-Food” mentality can lead us frustratingly to ask, even demand, If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.
The reality of our world is perhaps our greatest delusion….. A world that seeks to create Peace by making war is not aligned to the reality we know deeply within….. We require a constant attending to that which gives life in order for us to even begin to realise the promise we encounter at Easter…

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ANZAC DAY
Over 330,000 Australians served overseas in the War of 1914-18. Of those, nearly 60,000 died, 152,000 were wounded, and 4,000 were taken prisoner The National Archives of Australia

The Ode of Remembrance
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
We will remember them.

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Those who hunt for flowers will find flowers;
And those who love weeds will find weeds.
Henry Ward Beecher

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Our offering a reflection of the gifts we have received
and an orientation of our giving to the life of this community.

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If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.
John F. Kennedy

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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. ”
Margaret Mead

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And into that gate they shall enter, and in that house they shall dwell, where there shall be no cloud nor sun, no darkness or dazzling, but one equal light,
no noise nor silence, but one equal music,
no fears nor hopes, but one equal possession,
no foes nor friends, but one equal communion and identity,
no ends nor beginnings but one equal eternity. John Donne

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Numbers that have recently erupted.....
European jet fuel consumption... 1.17million barrels a day
2million passengers prevented from flying out of the UK

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St Paul’s...........
Landscaping, Church furniture, changes to liturgy, earthworks, parking problems, dust, noise, mess, changes, expense..... birth, death, dying and rising, relationships, breakdowns, miscommunication, new friends, new annoyances, missing, losing, finding and LIVING..........

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“Let us not pray to be sheltered from dangers but to be fearless when facing them." - Rabindranath Tagore

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When we dote upon the perfections and beauties of some one creature, we do not love that too much, but other things too little. (Thomas Traherne)

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Khenpo Orygan, a visiting monk from Nepal, found at St Paul’s…
A community like a beautiful monastery… A place of peace that was very sacred…… And enjoyed the hospitality of some delightful new friends…..
We should take time to appreciate what a gift we are to each other

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Welcome Home...... Gabby Dean rises from the ashes.......
and our service sheet... discussion group... and photographs will again breathe a sigh of relief........

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I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection

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Postcard from Kathmandu
Dearest god father
Hello! How are you those days? I really hope that you are fine and in good health. Yesterday, I saw you in my dream and very happy to see you in my dream.
Here, for me everything is fine and good. I had finished my exam and having holidays these days. Now I will in grad nine and so very happy to get this step of my life.
you know what, even now my wish is to become child again and start from nursery and want to be your small Nepali daughter by thinking of myself, but when I think from my family side then I just that I could finish my study today and go back to village and help them.
I love you and missing you very and please take care your self.
Lots of kiss 4rm Dawa
Tears filled with love are a delight to cry

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And more news from Kathmandu
Update of Ganga Giri second year nursing student Om Hospital Kathmandu.
I have now been able to settle Ganga into safe accommodation a few minutes walk from the nursing college. Your kind donations have;
Paid the rent for the remainder of the year. Purchased all that was needed to make her room comfortable and functional such as; Bed and all linen ,desk, table and chairs plus kerosene burning cooker. A fan to help with the now monsoon heat and electricity use for the next twelve months.
Some of you will have the pleasure of meeting Ganga during our visit in October and to see and know how your generosity has once more changed the life of another. Many thanks, Marie.

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It is in Giving that We Receive
Slowly we are creating a support resource for the Snowlands School in Nepal..... A bank account has been established (with Anglican Community Fund) for donations...
Account: IGWR – Nepal - BSB: 706-001 - Account No: 30006088

The Elm Dance

After the choir sings the postlude on Sunday morning, those who wish to join in “The Elm Dance” gather in the circle dance area outside the church before going up to coffee in the hall. The Elm Dance

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The Divine Gift of Life, Light and Love
Our offering - a reflection of the gifts we have received
and an orientation of our giving to the life of this community.

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There is nothing in all the Universe so much like God as silence.
Meister Eckhart

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Sacred Space, Liturgy & our Community @ Worship
As we seek to offer our best in worship these guidelines may be helpful.

1. Silence before worship enables us to be ‘gathered’ into the introit sung by the choir
2. Conversations with others are often our way of avoiding those more divine words that search for us.
3. The sanctuary ‘space’ is ‘held’ by those who lead our worship, please keep to a minimum any movement in this ‘space’ and, at the end of our service, please wait until the choir have finished singing before entering.
4. NOTICES are an important part of our community story… however please use the service sheet to convey notices so that we can minimise the number that have to be given in church.

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We meditate on the glory of the Creator;
Who has created the Universe;
Who is worthy of Worship;
Who is the embodiment of Knowledge and Light;
Who is the remover of all Sin and Ignorance;
May The Divine enlighten our Intellect.

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Peace
Om Shanthi Shanthi Shanthi

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May creatures all abound in wealth and peace;
May all be blessed with peace always;
All creatures weak or strong,
All creatures great and small;
Creatures seen or unseen,
Dwelling afar or near.
born or awaiting birth,
May all be blessed with peace!
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Giving made easy
Direct debit forms are available from the back of the church and the hall for anyone who wants to use this facility. 
St Paul’s bank account details are:
30004913 Beaconsfield - for the East End account
30003006 Beaconsfield - for regular giving
For Internet or other bank transfers you will also need the BSB which is the same for each account – 706-001
Please contact Bob Matthews if you have any questions.

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