St Paul's
Beaconsfield

Anglican Church near Fremantle, Western Australia

Sunday Thoughts Archive 2009 2010

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.

Sunday, 9.15am Holy Communion see also Readings

LITURGICAL NOTE
From the start of Advent we follow the YEAR B readings in the three year lectionary cycle.

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 05/06      Year C 06/07       Year A 07/08 Year C 08/09

Sunday, 9.15am Holy Communion

LITURGICAL NOTE
From the start of Advent we follow the YEAR A Year readings in the three year lectionary cycle.

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.

• Fourth Sunday of Lent 14 March 2010
• Third Sunday of Lent 7 Mar 2010
• First Sunday of Lent 21 February 2010
• Feast of Transfiguration 14 February 2010
• Fifth Sunday after Epiphany 7 February 2010
• Fourth Sunday after Epiphany 31st January 2010
• Third Sunday after Epiphany 24th January 2010
• Second Sunday after Epiphany 17th January 2010
• Baptism of our Lord 10 January 2010
• Fourth Week of Advent 20 December 2009
• Second Week of Advent 6 December 2009
• First of Advent 29 November 2009

Relieving priest

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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Be Still and Know that I AM God
As we gather (ourselves and together) for worship, many find it helpful to still the noise of the everyday. Our Music Ministry team provide some sung reflections and an introit to assist us in being centred. Please be honouring to those who desire the stillness and prayerful silence as we begin and during the Eucharist. Conversations can always take place outside of the church, or later after the service.

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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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