New Bells 

Below is the Text of the Service held outside the Church after the Bells were processed into Randwick with Town Crier and Band, for the:

WELCOME AND HALLOWING OF THE BELLS

Saturday 9th December 2000

12 NOON PROCESSION OF BELLS From High Cross Park to St Jude's The NSW Railways Band plays whilst the Bells are unload.
CD - "The Bells of Randwick" - composed by Paul Kelly

1PM WELCOME AND HALLOWING BEGINS

Singing of National Anthem

Australians all let us rejoice 
for we are young and free.
With golden soil and wealth for toil
Our home is girt by sea.
Our land abounds in nature's gifts
of beauty rich and rare.
In history's page let every stage
Advance Australia fair!

Beneath our radiant Southern Cross
We'll toil with hearts and hands;
To make this Commonwealth of ours
Renowned of all the lands;
For those who've come across the seas
We've boundless plains to share;
With courage let us all combine
To Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia fair.

The Mayor, Councillor Dominic Sullivan welcomes the Bells to the city of
Randwick.

The Honourable Mr Andrew Thomson MP - the member for Wentworth

The Honourable Mr Ernie Page MLA - member for Coogee

THE BELLS GREETING

The Handbell Choir


Older Bells

The Old bells are struck individually

We the Bells of St Jude's have been driven by the wind across the world on
slender ship to find our home by the beautiful New South Wales coast, on
Frenchman's Road the oldest road in the colony, that linked the Aboriginal
peoples, the French and the English .
We have ascended the high tower and rung out since 1865, proclaiming worship
and matrimony, birth and death.
Our hearts are always merry but our steel bodies and creaking wooden joints
have grown weary and sometimes miss a beat or a tune.
You the new arrivals of copper and tin from the John Taylor Foundry have
also traversed the vast ocean, travelling so far under different stars to
those above where you were formed.
Rest a while beneath these friendly walls, enjoy the attention and be refreshed.
then ascend the shadows of the high tower out of blazing sun and driving
rain. 
There you will find your new circle and home to carry on the ancient and
noble work. Take over our sterling round and toil, carry on into the new
century and beyond. 
Be kind to those who work with you and guide your peeling.
Ring to God's glory, stir up the sluggish, bring joy to the city, waken the
dead, strike a happy rhythm and tune.

Australia's Oldest Bell

The bell is rung

I the oldest bell in Australia, greet you the newest bells in this land.

I am of Royal lineage, cast before the centuries turned 18, given by the
King to a motley Colony. My 206 years have seen so much that has changed.

I saw the steel of shackles changed into ploughs, and into these companion
bells that I have lived with for so long.
You new bells, like me are of English stock. You have many friends here,
but also in this land we have embraced those who have come from many nations
to join the first inhabitants of this land.
I have but a small body next to you, but I welcome you to my tower and will
watch over you from higher up. Please remember to respect your elders! 

THE IDENTIFICATION of the New Bells

We, the stranger bells, have been made to carry on the work as the Bells
of St Jude's in Randwick. We seek to be part of the family and strangers
no more, so we have come today for Dedication by the friendly Bishop.

I am the Number 1 Bell and will take the name "Parish Harmony"
I stand to honour  so many workers and contributors to the life and resources
of this Parish Church and the community it serves.
I strike the ...note to salute their cheerful willing service. 

(In loving memory of Rebecca Mary Alexander 20th October 1981 - 7th October
1999. from P.C. & R Alexander)

I am the number 2 Bell and will receive the name "Eastern Toll"
We bells will stand in the most Easterly ringing tower in Australia. In order
not to disturb I will welcome in most new dawnings in silence. However when
I do strike the ...note I will acknowledge the gift of each day.

(Be RUSTY Ring out the old - Ring in the new, Ring out the false - Ring in
the true. I set the standard of rhythm from alpha to omega Rev; 1-8,10&11.
In thanks for the lives of Lila (nee Bullivant) and Sidney Frederick Walters
By beloved son Robert John. A.D. MM.)

I am the number 3 Bell and will receive the name "Wedding Bell"
I celebrate love as God's gift, the union of man and woman and the family
unit.
Many thousands who have, and will be married here are joyfully greeted with
my ...note.

(For ILONA and RUPERT and all future Australians) 
Tony & Doffy White

I am the number 4 Bell and will receive the name "Ship Ahoy" 
This name recognises our tower as a longstanding pointer for shipping near
the coast, in sometimes treacherous waters, 
as well as Geodetic marker in our city by the sea.
I will be a beacon of direction as I sound the...note

(FRANCIS & ELIZABETH HANNAN Settled in Randwick - 1887)
F Hannan Pty Ltd

I am the number 5 Bell and will receive the name "Ringer's Folly"
Many have sought to tame our predecessors with the ancient art of Campanology
in the tradition of English Change ringing dating back to the 12th Century.
I will strike the ...note at their bidding as we merge together.

(In loving memory of my mother Jean Margaret Phillips b 9 April 1917 
d 26 June 1998. NEVER SEND TO KNOW FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS, IT TOLLS FOR
THEE (John Donne))
Elaine Phillips

I am the number 6 Bell and will receive the name "Rector's Joy"
Twelve Rector's have lived and worked at St Jude's. 
Some who served in silence before the bells, left quickly.
Since then most Rectors have stayed and served a long time under the sound
of the bells with great support from assisting clergy. 
In honour of their Christian ministry and those who will follow I ring the
...note.

(In Memory of Rev Roy Lovitt Rector of St Jude's 1979 - 1991 Donated by members
of the Maple-Brown Family)

I am the number 7 Bell and will receive the name 
"Simeon's Striker"
A name that honours the memory of Randwick's founder, Simeon Pearce, the
visionary that saw and brought to being our new home.
I bring a sense of both history and foresight as I strike the ...note.

(Faith - Hope - Love. Presented by Syd Dunderdale (Not a bad bloke))

I am the Number 8 Bell and will receive the name "Big Coogee". 
A name to remind of turbulent times and near neighbours, when the location
of the church and tower was hotly disputed. 
It is good to feel wanted by diverse local communities as I strike the tenor
note.

(May these bells always ring to celebrate Australia's Federation. A happy
sound to hear. Paul, Tom, William, Robyn, Julie & John Doyle 1.1.2001)

Hymn  "Joyful Joyful We Adore You" 
- Tune 'Ode to Joy' (Ludwig van Beethoven)
- Words Henry Van Dyke 

Joyful, joyful we adore you,
God of glory, God of love;
hearts unfold like flowers before you
opening to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness,
drive the dark of doubt away;
giver of immortal gladness,
fill us with the light of day.

All your works with joy surround you,
earth and heav'n reflect your rays,
stars and angels sing around you, 
centre of unbroken praise.
Field and forest, vale and mountain,
flowery meadow, flashing sea,
singing bird and flowing fountain
call to praise you joyfully.

You are giving and forgiving,
ever blessing, ever blest,
well-spring of the joy of living,
ocean-depth of happy rest.
  You our Father, Christ our brother, all are yours who live in love

teach us how to love each other,lift us to your joy above.


THE BLESSING OF THE BELLS

Introduction - Rev Gregory Job

Rector: Bishop Robert, these bells, the product of skilled craftsmanship,
are to be set aside for the service of God in our tower. We ask you now to
hallow them to their sacred use.

Bishop: Lord Jesus Christ you hallow the common things of life to serve your
sacred purpose. We ask that these bells to be dedicated here may ring for
centuries to come the praises of God and in so doing may witness to your
power and glory, for your name sake.  Amen.

With joy and thanksgiving in our hearts we bless these bells. May they long
sing the praises of our God whom they are cast to serve, in the name of the
Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The Bishop strikes each Bell as he dedicates each.
I hallow this bell with the name "Parish Harmony" 
in the name of God. Amen.

I hallow this bell with the name "Eastern Toll"
in the name of God. Amen.

I hallow this bell with the name "Wedding Bell" 
in the name of God. Amen.

I hallow this bell with the name "Ship Ahoy" 
in the name of God. Amen.

I hallow this bell with the name "Ringer's Folly" 
in the name of God. Amen.

I hallow this bell with the name "Rector's Joy" 
in the name of God. Amen.

I hallow this bell with the name "Simeon's Striker" 
in the name of God. Amen.

I hallow this bell with the name "Big Coogee" 
in the name of God. Amen.

May the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit
be upon all, both near and far who hear these bells and upon those who ring
here and sing here, and upon our worship and mission to the world now and
for evermore. Amen.

Choir:  "Ding Dong Merrily On High"

Rector: Three cheers for the new bells and all who made it possible.

Thankyou for your part in this day of celebration.
Refreshments are served for all to enjoy. Donation requested $5

Many have contributed to the cost of purchasing this new set of bells. Funding
from the Centenary of Federation Grants contributed over $41,000 to rebuild
the Bell Frame and began the whole process.
It became clear that the bells needed replacing at the same time and an appeal
was launched. 
Many others have also given and worked for the goal and another $85,000 has
been generously given. Major sponsors for each bell have chosen a dedication
and wording for each bell. 

The total cost of the project was more than $180,000.

We thank all who worked so willingly and generously to achieve the goal. 

St Jude's is fortunate to be on of only ten ringing towers in Sydney, and
one of two in the Eastern Suburbs. Thankyou for your help in this rare community
event.