with Broadford, Tallarook & Pyalong

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

The Diocese of Wangaratta

The Anglican Parish of Kilmore

2nd Sunday of Easter

15th April 2012

Kilmore Broadford Tallarook Pyalong

9am 11am 11am 5pm

Eucharist with Hymns Eucharist with Hymns Morning Prayer

Today

Eucharist

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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

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

First Reading: Acts 4:32-37 32Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common. 33With great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. 34There was not a needy person among them, for as many as owned lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold. 35They laid it at the apostles feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need. 36There was a Levite, a native of Cyprus, Joseph, to whom the apostles gave the name Barnabas (which means son of encouragement). 37He sold a field that belonged to him, then brought the money, and laid it at the apostles feet. Hear the word of the Lord: Thanks be to God Psalm 133 (said antiphonally) Behold how good and how lovely it is: when families live together in unity. 2 It is fragrant as oil upon the head, that runs down over the beard: Fragrant as oil upon the beard of Aaron, that ran down over the collar of his robe. 3 It is like a dew of Hermon: Like the dew that falls upon the hill of Zion. 4 For there the Lord has commanded his blessing: Which is life for evermore.
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Second Reading: 1 John 1:1-2:2 11We declare to you what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the word of life 2this life was revealed, and we have seen it and testify to it, and declare to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us 3we declare to you what we have seen and heard so that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4We are writing these things so that our joy may be complete. 5This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light and in him there is no darkness at all. 6If we say that we have fellowship with him while we are walking in darkness, we lie and do not do what is true; 7but if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light,

we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 8If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. 2 1My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; 2and he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. Hear the word of the Lord: Thanks be to God

The Gospel: John 20:19-31 The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John chapter twenty beginning at the nineteenth verse. Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ
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it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, Peace be with you. 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. 21Jesus said to them again, Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you. 22When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, Receive the Holy Spirit. 23If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained. 24But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. 25So the other disciples told him, We have seen the Lord. But he said to them, Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe. 26A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, Peace be with you. 27Then he said to Thomas, Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not

doubt but believe. 28Thomas answered him, My Lord and my God! 29Jesus said to him, Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe. 30Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. 31But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name. 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: 15th Eric Williams, James Evans; 16th Walter Rasmussen, Geoffrey Ryan, Alan Wicking; 17th Dorothy Green, Jack Poulter; 18th Serge Akishev; 20th Ken Allan, Reginald Boyle, Marjorie Skinner; 21st Charles Thomas.

Notices:
Parish Council: this week Wednesday 18th, 7.30 at Christ Church Eucharist with Bach: The services at both Christ Church and St Matthews are in recess until the 2nd and 3rd of May respectfully. Pleasant Thursday Afternoon: GAVAN HALL PLEASANT THURSDAY AFTERNOON, DUE TO HELD THIS THURSDAY, UNFORTUNATELY HAS HAD TO BE CANCELLED.

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 desert 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, 12 noon on Wednesday the 25th Anzac Day. 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. Trevor and Lyndell are on leave this week, please contact Fr John for any pastoral matters, or one of your wardens for parish matters. Wild Poppies: Next meeting is 26th April meeting at Sharner Mitchells home 4 Pontisford Court Kilmore, 7.30. There will be an Anzac theme and a speaker. All welcome. Direct Debit Offerings: Parish Account details: CBA Account Name Kilmore Anglican Parish. BSB 06 3698. Account Number 1018 4649. Saints Days this week: Saturday 21st Anselm, archbishop of Canterbury, teacher (d. 1109). Op Shop Volunteers: The op-shop needs volunteers to staff the counter on Fridays and Saturdays. We are attempting to expand the hours of operation and need more volunteers to do so. This is an opportunity to be part of a great ministry to both the people of this Shire and to the parish. Please contact Mary Saunders 5781 0337.

Sunday Sessions - Kids Church

Anglican Parish of Kilmore

We would like to invite you to our 1st Sunday Session on April 29th 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, (supplied and no charge)

I 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 2nd Sunday of Easter: Frequently in the Gospel narratives we are presented with the thought that the opposite of fear is not courage but peace. In the Infancy narratives Angels give messages do not fear and in the same breath announce Gods presence and peace. We find the same link here the disciples had gathered together in fear and into their midst comes Jesus with the gift of peace. This Gospel passage anticipates both the Great Commission given by Jesus before he left the earth and the extraordinary outpouring of the Spirit on Pentecost Sunday. The disciples are told by Jesus to go out to teach and forgive in the name of Jesus and in the power of the Spirit. At a time when the disciples are feeling at their weakest they are entrusted with the work of God. Surely this is Jesus telling the disciples that what matters is their willingness to respond to his call, the outcome will always be the work of the Spirit. Let us pray that the Spirit will have greater freedom to work in and through the lives of all the baptized. Give thanks for the Episcopal Church in the Philippines, for Prime Bishop Edward Malecdan, and for his clergy and people.
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, 12 noon, at the home of Catherine and Steven Farrell. Thu 26th April: Wild Poppies, 7.30pm, 4 Pontisford Crt Kilmore. See notice for details. 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

Next Sunday: 22nd April: 3rd Sunday of Easter

Readings Kilmore Broadford Tallarook Pyalong Acts 3:12-20; Psalm 4; 1 John 2:15-17; 3:1-6; Luke 24:36b-48 9am Morning Prayer with Hymns 11am Morning Prayer 11am Morning Prayer with Hymns 5pm No Service

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