Vicar's News - 11 October 2026
Blessing of our Pets
Our blessing service focuses on God and the pets that he has given us, recognising that all living creatures belong to and reflect the work of the Creator. We are reminded that humans are meant to be responsible stewards who treat animals and nature with kindness, respect, and mercy. We have the opportunity, as pet owners to thank God for the emotional support, comfort, and joy that pets bring to their lives. St. Francis of Assisi is known as the patron saint of animals and the environment. Francis viewed all creatures as his "brothers and sisters".
Music on Sunday
ST FRANCIS, BLESSING OF THE PETS
CHORAL EUCHARIST @ 10.00 AM
Prelude: Presto - Georg Benda (1722-1795)
Hymns: All creatures of our God and King
O God, your creatures fill the earth (Gillette)
All things bright and beautiful (Constable, Hoy)
Anthem: God so loved the world – John Goss (1800-1880)
Postlude: Colonel Bogey - Kenneth Alford (1881-1945) (arr. William Davies)
PENTECOST 20 - CHORAL EVENSONG @ 6.00 PM
Prelude: Master Tallis's Testament – Herbert Howells (1892-1983)
Hymns: All praise to our redeeming Lord
The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended
Responses: Stalnaker
Psalm: 60 RSCM – Turle in D
Canticles: Burgon
Anthem: Teach me, O Lord – Thomas Attwood (1756-1838)
Postlude: Rhapsody No 3 – Herbert Howells (1892-1983)
For your diaries
On Good Friday 2027 there will be this special concert of one of Bach's most admired works, performed by Genesis Baroque, the Australian Boys Choir and the Hannover Boys Choir, here at St Andrew's. A quiet, prayful service of veneration of the Cross will be hold on Good Friday evening rather than in the afternoon.
This week
Rosters
The new roster period will be from Saturday 7 November until Sunday 28 February 2027. Please contact your roster coordinator with your updated information, especially availability and preference for the Christmas services (Christmas Eve: 5 pm Children’s, 8pm Lessons & Carols’ 11pm Midnight Mass; Christmas Day: 8am and 10am Choral Eucharists). If you wish to join a roster (Welcomers and Sidespeople, Readers or Hospitality) please contact the Parish Office.
