Readings:

• Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18
• Psalm 1
• 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13
• Matthew 22:34-46

10am Hymns: Together in Song 398, 609, 534, 530

Food for food parcels may be placed in the basket! With thanks!

Dear Friends,

I offer you a very warm welcome to St Philip's this morning for our Sunday Eucharist as we celebrate the Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. Thank you for being with us.

Today, the scripture readings ask us to reflect on what it means to live in the promise of love, as we hear, in the Gospel, of Jesus bringing together both love of God and love of neighbour.

There was a great deal of love being shown here last Monday as this parish community, along with many of Rob's family, friends and colleagues, gathered for the funeral, honouring and thanking God for Rob's life and ministry. It was a wonderful tribute to him, a heart-felt expression of respect and affection for him, and a profound manifestation of the deep love that is present here in this faith community. I am very grateful to all who did so much to make it such a wonderful celebration of Rob's life.

Next Friday, the diocesan Synod is to begin its meeting in Goulburn for the election of the next Bishop of this diocese. Please pray for all members of the synod, that through their meeting together they may be blessed and guided in discerning God's Spirit in all they say and do.

When we gather next Sunday, we will be celebrating All Saints' Day, though also with an observance of All Souls. In preparation for that observance, you are invited to give the names of departed loved ones and friends whom you would wish to be remembered during our Eucharist next Sunday.

Every blessing to you for the week ahead,
Ray Williamson

TODAY'S SERVICES:
Flowers: Kerry-Anne Cousins
8am:
    Sidespersons: volunteer
    Reader: Stephen Billett

10am:
    Deacon: Linda Anchell
    Organist/pianist: Colin Forbes
    Sidespersons: Helen Palethorpe, Brian & James
    Readers: 1st Helen Palethorpe, 2nd Sarah Gowty
    Chalice Servers: Doreen Sengati-Odom & Leighton Mann
    Morning Tea: Margaret Woodbridge and helpers!

Weekly Offering/Income needed to operate our Parish $2000 (excludes rental income.)
Offerings received 19th October $1136.95 + EFT $508 = $1644.95 - Shortfall $355.05
Twilight Fair $24 Pandora's income 17 & 18 October $142 - Reserved for future development of the Parish

News from the Presentation Board
Following Rob's passing away, some of you may be wondering what happens next in relation to the appointment of a new rector?

At the AGM earlier this year, the Parish elected Denise Manley, Ian Cousins and Chris Cheah as our clergy appointment representatives ('Presentation Board'). It is our responsibility to interact with the Diocese about the appointment of a new rector and to represent the Parish's interests.

We have made initial informal contact with Bishop Allan and with our Archdeacon Sarah McNeil. Allan and Sarah think that, for a range of reasons, the most practical time to start the formal Diocesan selection process for a new rector for St Philip's is probably around February next year.

We think this is positive for us too, as it gives us time to come to terms with Rob's death. It also gives us time to think and pray as a Parish about our future, before we start talking to the Diocese in earnest. Over the coming few weeks, we propose to talk with the Church Wardens and with Parish Council about what might be the best way of enabling our community to focus on these things. In the interim please feel free to talk at any time with any one of us individually about any thoughts or issues you might have. We want and need you to do this. We will keep letting you know about developments in the pewsheet.

Ray Williamson has indicated that (apart from a three week absence in February) he is both available and willing to continue as a locum here at St Philip's for the time being. Thank you Ray — you are a blessing to us during this difficult time for our Parish!

Love in Christ — Denise, Ian and Chris

NOTICES

  Twilight Fair meeting Sunday 26 October TODAY,
following 10am Service                   
For all Co-ordinators, so we can do all the final planning. BYO lunch.  

CAMRA Concert Thursday 6 & Saturday 8 November, 8pm                         
Highlights of Mozart's Cosi fan Tutte

St Philip's Twilight Community Fair
Saturday 15 November 3 - 7pm
PLEASE SEE TWILIGHT FAIR NOTICEBOARD IN FOYER  

Sunday 2 November, 10am:     
All Souls' and All Saints' Service  
followed by a special morning tea, please bring something to share
All Souls commemorative list
As is our custom, at the All Souls and All Saints service on 2 November we will prayerfully read the names recorded in our memorial book and other names that Parish members have asked us to remember.  Please check the list on display at the door to ensure it is correct, adding any names you wish to have mentioned this year.

Sunday 7th December, 7.30pm
Evening Advent Service
including CAMRA's performance of Benjamin Britten's 'Ceremony of Carols'
followed by shared supper, please bring a plate 

Sunday 21st December, 7.30pm    St Philip's Carol Service followed by shared supper, please bring a plate

Pandora's @ O'Connor — SOS!
We need more helpers as we have lost a few of our regular helpers due to illness. If you could spare three hours a month or are willing to be a relief person please contact a very grateful Margaret Woodbridge or Kerry-Anne Cousins.

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

The World: Sri Lanka; peace processes throughout the world.
The Church: The Church of Ceylon (extra provincial to the Archbishop of Canterbury)
Diocese of Wangaratta: Bishop David Farrer, Clergy and People.
Twofold Bay: Helen Cowgill (Neville), Fay Fraser (Andrew) Merimbula Pambula: David Luck (Marlene), Lisa Ruskin strong>Bimbimbie Retirement Village, Merimbula and Mariner Park, Tura Beach: Chaplain, David Luck; residents and staff; Management Committee Bega: Chris Short (Jill) Wambiri Youth and Conference Centre: Manager: Stuart Macleod Sapphire Coast Anglican College: Principal, Cam Stewart; Chaplains, Chris Short and David Luck Pray for: The Church's ministry in holiday resorts.
Our Diocese as we prepare to elect a new bishop.
Those in need: Jean Pound, Betty Jennings, Werner Heinkle, Nigel Burn, Delwyn, Paul & Alyssa, Melissa & Samuel, Christine Smith, David Marsden, Janet & family, Frank Faulkner, Claude Woodbridge, Stewart Barrett, Michael Cockayne, Jill Scott, Yoko & Jutaro Murase, Ian Wright, Merv McInnes, Mira Barratt, John Cunliffe, Betty Ingram, Gwen Hitchens, Pat & Rex, Peter.
Those who mourn: Sandra, John, Gareth and Jane Lamerton and extended family; for St Philip's parish; all who knew and loved Rob
The Departed: Marjorie Sheehan 23/10/01;
The Saints: Simon and Jude, Apostles and Martyrs; Martin Luther (d.1546) and other continental reformers.
"May the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace and rise in glory."

On the web: Anglican Cycle of Prayer
and the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

WEEKLY EVENTS

• Tuesday 7.30pm Home Group @ Brian & James'
• Wednesday     10am Holy Communion
                          5pm Evening Prayer
• Friday              10am - 1pm Pandora's OPEN Valerie Seymour & Deb Heindl
• Saturday         10am - 1pm Pandora's OPEN Beryl Blasseotto & Rhyanna Tarlington
  

NEXT SUNDAY

Readings:

• Revelations 7:9-17
• Psalm 34:1-10, 22
• 1 John 3:1-3
• Matthew 5:1-12

Rosters:
Cleaning: Sally & Richard Adams
Flowers: Val Reeves
8am:
    Sidespersons: John Girdlestone
    Reader: John Girdlestone
10am:
    Sidespeople: Chris Cheah & Roger Sharpe
    Readers: 1st Pat Forbes & 2nd Chris Cheah
    Children's Ministry:
    Communion Servers: Tim Gowty & Denise Manley
    Morning Tea: Special Morning Tea, helpers please!