Vicar's News - 05.07.2026

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François-Joseph Navez The Incredulity of Saint Thomas 1823

St Thomas

A "doubting Thomas" is a common idiom used to describe a skeptic who refuses to believe something without direct, personal, or empirical evidence. The phrase originates from the biblical account of the Apostle Thomas in the Gospel of St John. According to the narrative, Thomas was not present when the resurrected Jesus first appeared to the other disciples. Upon hearing the news, he famously refused to believe unless he could see the nail marks in Jesus’ hands and touch his wounds.

When Jesus appeared to the disciples a week later, he specifically accommodated Thomas's need for physical proof. After Thomas saw and felt the wounds, he believed and exclaimed, "My Lord and my God!" Jesus then offered the beatitude: "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe."

Music on Sunday

Lay Clerk: Kate Louise Macfarlane

Organist: Christopher Cook

Prelude: Concerto in a RV 522, Adagio - Antonio Vivaldi (1678- 1741) arr. JS Bach as BWV 593

Hymns: Processional Father, Lord of all creation

Gradual Rock of ages, cleft for me

Thanksgiving Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness

Post Communion There’s a wideness in God’s mercy

Setting: St. Andrew’s Mass – Timothy Mallis (b.1996)

Psalm: 117 TiS 72

Anthem: Quia respexit BWV 243 – Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Motet: Ave Maria – Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

Postlude: Concerto in a RV 522, Allegro – Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) arr. JS Bach as BWV 593

Giving

There are so many ways for you to help St Andrew’s,

and we truly appreciate each and every effort.

Offertory, one-off donations, regular giving, bequests and tax-deductible gifts

St Andrew’s Brighton

Offertory – cash or cheque into the offertory plate at services

GiveNow – occasional or monthly giving using our new fundraising provider 'GiveNow' givenow.com.au/sabgiving

or using QR Code in the pewsheet. Credit card or Apple Pay can be used

Anglican Developments Fund (ADF) –

Regular giving using EFT or credit card. You decide how much and how often.

Pick up an application form from the Narthex/foyer or speak to Peter Gray (10am)

St Andrew’s Brighton – Bequests

A bequest is an effective and meaningful way of supporting St Andrew’s Brighton The most effective bequest is one that allows the Parish the flexibility to use donations in ways that best meet the Parish's needs at the time. We ask those considering a designated bequest to first consult the Vicar and/or Churchwarden(s).

 St Andrew’s Music Foundation – Tax-deductible giving

Your generous support through the St Andrew’s Music Foundation helps promote the playing, development, composing and appreciation of music in the community of Brighton. Online giving at givenow.com.au/samf (credit card / Apple Pay), or by cash or cheque through the Parish Office.

Online links to all ways of giving and forms at www.standrewsbrighton.org.au/donate

Gardens

St Andrew's is blessed by some beautiful gardens, especially our courtyards and the Garden of Remembrance. This is thanks to the earnest efforts of Gail Quilliam and Ken Whelan who attend devotedly every Thursday and when needed.