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Dear Friends,

Make me to know your ways, O Lord;
   teach me your paths.
Lead me in your truth, and teach me,
   for you are the God of my salvation;
   for you I wait all day long.
Psalm 25.4-5

I was struck by these well known and comforting words as we read them in our staff prayers this morning. The reminder to trust God and his goodness, knowing him to be faithful and so expecting his leading, are not far removed from the same trust expressed two psalms previous. As we read the rest of this psalm, the writer has immediate issues and dangers in mind. What an encouragement to us to not just trust that in the long run everything will be sorted out and we will know rest with our Good Shepherd, but that even as we muddle through difficulties and testing now, we can share our specific concerns and cares and rely on his compassion and help.

I hope you are heartened by the arrival of more sunshine, even as many of us are disappointed by the continuation of restrictions on our movement and activity. We were very pleased to be joined by a good number of you for our consultation time on Sunday last (for 10am service members) and Tuesday evening (for our Mandarin service members). We very much appreciate your insights and feedback, so if you were not able to join us, or have thought of something to mention since, do just get in touch.

As we continue in prayer for you, please do pray for us as we plan for the remainder of the year and 2021.

Grace and peace,

Heather.

This Sunday

8:00am BCP Eucharist
Presiding: Revd Emily Fraser
Preaching: The Dean
Watch here: https://youtu.be/QLgn0mCLYdc
Click here for a copy of the Order of Service

9:15am Zoom Coffee Morning
Members of our regular Sunday Congregation are invited to join us in an online Coffee Morning prior to our 10am service. You will need a Zoom account to access this - there are instructions here for making one: Zoom Beginners Guide
Once you have your account setup, you can join the Coffee Morning via this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87614702151?pwd=ZVpFVldmcmxTMTN5MWtWNXhDQkEwQT09.
We are now using the 'waiting room' function on Zoom for added security, the host will let you into the meeting from there. Make sure you have your cup of tea or coffee ready too!

10:00am Sung Eucharist
Presiding: Revd Emily Fraser
Preaching: The Dean
Watch here: https://youtu.be/AW5dBbe37Tg
Click here for a copy of the Order of Service

11:15am Zoom Bible Study
Join us in an online Bible Study following our 10am service. You will need a Zoom account to access this - there are instructions here for making one: Zoom Beginners Guide
Once you have your account setup, you can join the Bible Study via this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86184865813?pwd=RFpOdEc3V0xnc3FzdkJBUDMyLzliQT09. We are now using the 'waiting room' function on Zoom for added security, the host will let you into the meeting from there.

Click here for copies of the readings and study questions for use during the Study Group or for your own personal reflection during the week.

1:00pm Mandarin Worship 華語崇拜
Presiding & Preaching: Canon Robert
Watch here: https://youtu.be/y282oO9__1k
Click here for a copy of the Order of Service

Our live-streamed services will also be available our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/StPaulsCathedralMelbourne

Bible Talk Series: How to Read the Bible - Biblical Context
This week focusing on the importance of understanding context when reading the Bible: https://youtu.be/qDiNfxpm68A

Tips for joining in Worship at home:

Be ready to go 10 minutes before the service is starting with your computer, iPad or TV set up and connected and volume turned up. The livestream will appear a few minutes before the service is scheduled to begin.
If you have a printer, you may want to print the Order of Service in advance and have it ready for Sunday Morning, otherwise you can follow along on another device. Do join in the responses and hymns as you normally would.
If there is problem with the Livestream technology, don't worry! We will record all our services and make them available as soon as possible after.
You can contribute as part of the offertory by giving online via www.cathedral.org.au/donate

Tips for joining our Zoom Gatherings

To access the Zoom meetings/gatherings just click the links around the time the session is to begin (9.15 and 11.15am)
Make sure your volume is turned up on your computer so you can hear everyone.

How to join Zoom gathering using your phone.

You can easily join our Zoom Gathering using your landline or mobile phone.

Dail 7018 2005 on your phone
You will be prompted to enter the meeting ID, which is:
9.00am Sunday Morning Tea: 876 1470 2151
11.15am Sunday Bible Study: 861 8486 5813
7.00pm Thursday Gathering: 982 2762 2919
If the meeting has not already started, press # to wait.
You will be prompted to enter your unique participant ID. Press # to skip.

Phone Controls

The following commands can be entered via using your phone's dial pad while in a Zoom meeting:

* 6 - Toggle mute/unmute
* 9 - Raise hand

Next Week

Monday
2.30pm Choral Evensong - Channel 31
Broadcast on Channel 31 in Melbourne & Geelong (digital channel 44), this is a traditional Anglican service with music, prayer and scripture readings.
Repeated on Tuesday via Livestream on the Cathedral's Facebook page and Youtube Channel.

Tuesday
5.10pm Choral Evensong
A 30 minute service sung by the Cathedral Choir, this is a traditional Anglican service with music, prayer and scripture readings.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/c/StPaulsCathedralMelbourne

Wednesday and Friday
12.15pm Holy Eucharist
A 30 minute service of readings, prayers, a short address and Holy Communion led by a member of the Cathedral Clergy.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/c/StPaulsCathedralMelbourne

These services will also be available via our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/StPaulsCathedralMelbourne

Thursday
7.00pm Zoom Congregational Catchup
Members of our regular Congregation are invited to join a mid-week Evening Catchup. You will need a Zoom account to access this - there are instructions here for making one: Zoom Beginners Guide
Once you have your account setup, you can join the Group via this link: https://zoom.us/j/98227622919.
We are now using the 'waiting room' function on Zoom for added security, the host will let you into the meeting from there.

Sunday 20 September:
8:00am BCP Eucharist
Preacher: The Precentor
9:15am Zoom Coffee Morning
10:00am Sung Eucharist
Preacher: The Precentor
11:15am Zoom Bible Study
1:00pm Mandarin Worship 華語崇拜
Preacher: The Precentor

Next Sundays Readings:
Exodus 16.2-15, Ps 105.1-6, 37-45, Philippians 1.21-30, Matthew 20.1-16

Have you missed a service or
would like to listen to a sermon again?

Watch previous webcasts of services here

Listen to previous sermons here

Worship At Home

Online Resources

Our 'Worship at Home' page on our website which has lots of useful information including prayer resources, daily reflections and other ways to pray at home.

Click here to access our 'Worship at Home' Resources

Read the Bible With Us

You may like to use these readings, which the Cathedral Clergy and Staff use for daily prayer, as part of your personal devotions throughout the week

Monday: Ps 34, Matthew 4.12-22
Tuesday: Ps 37.1-17, Matthew 4.23-5.12
Wednesday: Ps 38, Matthew 5.27-42
Thursday: Ps 40, Matthew 5.27-42
Friday: Pss41; 44.1-9, Matthew 5.43-6.4
Saturday: Ps 45, Matthew 6.5-15

An order for Morning and Evening Prayer with Readings can be found here

Pray With Us

The ministry team of St Paul’s Cathedral has been meeting electronically for morning prayer, during which they remember each member of our electoral roll and other parishioners by name over the course of the week. Know that we are holding each and every one of you in our prayers.

Prayer Points for the Week

The World
Nations around the world facing surging Covid-19 infections, international cooperation in work towards a vaccine and treatments; wisdom for our media in their reporting on health and economic issues; peace in Belarus, Mali, Hong Kong and India; the people of Lebanon, for those grieving lost loved ones, those injured, those without home or livelihood, for political reform.

Melbourne in Lockdown
Wisdom for our Premier, Dan Andrews, and CHO, Brett Sutton; strength protection for health care workers; parents and children working and schooling from home; those isolated from family, friends and support networks; continued provision for those who have lost their daily work; care of the vulnerable, the aged and the homeless.

The Anglican Communion
Pray for the Anglican Church of South America (Bp Gregory James Venables)

The Australian Anglican Church
Theological Colleges, Church Schools & Church Kindergartens

The Diocese of Melbourne
Camberwell Girls' Grammar School (Debbie Dunwoody, Principal; Helen Creed, Chaplain); Holy Trinity Hastings (Tim Anderson)

Those in Sickness or Need
Joan Woodhouse, Simon, Beryl Coombe, Robyn & David Forbes, Judy Clift, Andrew, Lucilia & Carlota Soares, Janet Marsden, Pam Sullivan, Patsy King, Martin Devine, John, Mark Rostoks, Henri-Felix Vinson, Sum Vita, Maria Vonn, Brian, Rose, Kathleen & Samuel Hodgson, Nancy Paterson, Paul Jeya Sorga Kumar, David Ormerod, Helen, Graeme Giles, Murray Seiffert, Jennie Carolane-Balks, Canon Christopher Carolane.

Year’s Minds
14     George Ralph O’Brien (Lay Canon) 1990
15     David Mack Jost (Benefactor) 2000
         Charles Carty Salmon (Lay Canon) 1917
         Edward Charles Rigby (Lay Canon, Advocate, Benefactor) 1958
         Helen Mabel Rusden (Congregation) 1988
18     Madge Jamieson (benefactor) 1994
         Frank Leslie Cuttriss (Canon) 1998
         Samuel Wadham Kt (Lay Canon) 1994

Cathedral Shop

The 2021 Lectionary is now available and this year is a pleasing bright red colour!

You can purchase the lectionary in the online shop https://cathedralshopmelbourne.com/products/2021australianlectionary

We are always happy to receive phone and email enquiries for those who would prefer this communication. You’ll need to call 96534311 and leave a message and your phone number, or email the shop at giftshop@stpaulscathedral.org.au

The lectionary is $15 plus postage.

Click here to start browsing our online shop!

Keeping in Touch

If you are having trouble accessing our Services, Zoom Gatherings or any other information, please do get in touch with us.

Phone 9653 4220 or Email welcome@stpaulscathedral.org.au

We will make sure your messages are passed on to the appropriate person