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Dear Friends,

"I thank my God every time I remember you,"
Paul writes to the Philippian church (Philippians 1.3). And the same is true for us when we think of you and pray for you each day as we gather via Zoom as staff to pray.

Paul was grateful for the Philippians' partnership in the gospel, as are we for you. Over the next two weeks (Australia Post permitting!) - someone told me the other day they received a letter from a friend who also lives in Melbourne a full month after they posted it - but Australia Post permitting we will be posting a booklet to to all our regular congregation members. It is a journal, in which some guided reflections are provided. We hope they are useful to you as we invite your participation, through the journal and feedback from it, to assist us as we make plans for the year to come, as well as for the next five years, in line with our Cathedral Vision. The journal is for you to keep, but we will invite you to respond, either online or by snail mail, and pass on to us your ideas, hopes and dreams for our fulfilling our vision plan. There won't be actual seeds in the envelope this time, but our hope is that figurative ones will be planted in your minds and hearts as we all, as a congregation, take part in this.

I've just this evening had the privilege of recording with our musicians the Evensong service which will be televised on C31 (digital channel 44) and streamed next Tuesday. The music was sublime, so I recommend to you to join us, virtually, if you are able.

Grace and peace,

Heather.

This Sunday

8:00am BCP Eucharist
Presiding: The Dean
Preaching: The Precentor
Watch here: https://youtu.be/c_rd5ntJdEA
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: The Dean
Preaching: The Precentor
Watch here: https://youtu.be/ksmosbtWPEk
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: Canon Robert
Preaching: The Dean
Watch here: https://youtu.be/V_WAzRU6frs
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 - Tools for Reading
https://youtu.be/0R8cUlafp6o
The third instalment in our series of weekly Bible Talks on 'How to read the Bible', this week exploring the different tools needed for when we read the Bible.

If you missed earlier talks, you can watch them here:
Part 1: Biblical Writing Styles - https://youtu.be/Xrvjy7QqhnY
Part 2: Biblical Context - 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 27 September:
8:00am BCP Eucharist
Preacher: The Revd Canon Dr Stephen Ames
9:15am Zoom Coffee Morning
10:00am Sung Eucharist
Preacher: The Canon Missioner
11:15am Zoom Bible Study
1:00pm Mandarin Worship 華語崇拜
Preacher: The Canon Missioner

Next Sundays Readings:
Exodus 17.1-7
Ps 78.1-4, 11-16
Philippians 2.1-13
Matthew 21.23-32

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 50, Matthew 6.16-24
Tuesday: Ps 51, Matthew 6.25-7.5
Wednesday: Pss 54; 55.1-12. Matthew 7.6-23
Thursday: Pss 56; 57, Matthew 7.24-8.4
Friday: Pss 62; 63, Matthew 8.5-22
Saturday: Ps 65; 70, Matthew 8.23-34

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 Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (Abp Justin Badi Arama)

The Australian Anglican Church
Diocese of Ballarat (Bp Garry Weatherill, Clergy & People)

The Diocese of Melbourne
Caulfield Grammar School (Ashleigh Martin, Principal; Ryan Holt, Amanda Lyons and Kate Jacob, Chaplains); Parish of St Paul's, Inverleigh w. St John's, Bannockburn and Church of the Epiphany, Meredith (Tim Smith)

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
20         Farquar Colin Macrae (Friends of the Cathedral, Chorister) 1963
23         Richard Leslie Gair (Lay Canon) 1970
            Jonathan Christian MacCullagh (Archdeacon) 1917
24         Arthur Vincent Green (Canon, Bishop) 1944
            Ian Gordon Ellis (Canon) 2007
25         Richard Hain Pidgeon (Canon) 2008
            Charles Bailey (Archdeacon) 2009
26         John Rodney Oliver (Archdeacon, Canon) 2010
            Gweneth Mary Britten (Congregation, founder of Cathedral Shop) 2011
            Elizabeth Heather (Beth) Brodribb (Congregation) 2013

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