Vicar's News - 15 November 2025

Fr Ian
6 hours ago
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Updated: 12 minutes ago

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*Artist's impression of the Temple in Jerusalem*

Pentecost 22

Our Gospel passage this weekend contains prophecies from Jesus about the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple, false prophets, and the persecution of his followers. The passage serves as a warning against focusing on temporary institutions, such as the temple, and instead urges believers to remain firm in their faith during times of hardship and persecution. The core message is one of endurance: even when things fall apart, believers can have hope and trust that God is with them, and they will be given the wisdom and courage to bear witness to their faith.

There is to be a rally along Church Street on Sunday morning. I understand people will be gathering outside the church and that pasrtof Church Street might be closed. So if you see people congregating there, they are not invading us. If you need to join them, we will understand.

Music for Sunday

SOPRANO & ALTO EUCHARIST @ 10.00 AM

Prelude: Tune in E (in the style of John Stanley) – G.T. Thalben-Ball (1896-1987)

Hymns: Processional All my hope on God is founded

Gradual Come, my way, my truth, my life

Thanksgiving Great is your faithfulness

Post Communion Alleluia, sing to Jesus

Setting: Parish Eucharist – Michael Dudman (1938-1994)

Psalm: Song of Isaiah – Tim Mallis

Anthem: Spirit of God, unseen as the wind – Scottish Traditional, arr. A.D. Miller

Motet: A Gaelic Blessing – John Rutter (*1945)

Postlude: Grand Choeur – Théodore Salomé (1834-1896)

Parish Annual Meeting

Our Parish Annual Meeting will be held next Saturday 22 November at 10am in the church.

Please download the Parish Annual Report 2025 here.

Apologies may be sent through to the Parish Office - office@standrewsbrighton.org.au

and any questions about the Reports and the Financial Statements to

vicar@standrewsbrighton.org.au

Nominations have closed for the officebearers elections.

The Notice of Nominations can be dowloaded here.

Parish Lunch - St Andrew's Day

Last year was a huge success so please join us on 30 November. Please book before 27 November as numbers must be given to the caterer on that day.

Parking Permits

If you access the New Street car park, then you will now need a Parking Permit to affix to your windscreen to avoid being towed away. Permits will be available for the next few weeks after each service from Sunday - no rush. We will need to collect details about your car so that we can have the car park policed to ensure illegal parking no longer occurs. Permits are for parishioners, café staff, Op Shop volunteers and those regularly attending services here.

Christmas Raffle

The tickets are $10 for 3 and we hope you all enjoy supporting our parish and raising needed funds for Church Maintenance and upgrades. The raffle was co-ordinated with the community of St Andrews and its members as the inspiration, with fun in mind for our families.

Thanks to the work and contribution of Diarne Ravelle, this years Christmas Raffle comprises 16 prizes, bringing something for all ages.

Our prizes this year are:

The popular cheeky Elf on the shelf package, staring the little elf himself, 3 little outfits, lf key ring and Christmas countdown chalk Board.
A Christmas tree Hamper Complete with decorations, Christmas stockings, wrapping paper, tinsel and much much more!
Our Pot Luck hamper that includes Panttone, an Lindt Advent Calendar, sweets and chocolates, pencils, present sticker labels, present bags a Christmas candle snuffer, Recipe Folder form Kikki K, and much more to share.
A Christmas Battery operated train set
A basket of Mixed items for girls with Hello Kitty, and other toys to enjoy or give to someone close to you.
A Reindeer Costume for fun on Christmas Day (age 3-4 year old Boy or Girl !)
A Door Wreath with storage Bag
2 Colouring Books sets with pencils for enjoying your adult colouring skills
A pack of 2 books for making your favourite cocktails from Procecco and Rose with pink coin purse for your change !
A pack of 3 luxury dog toys and tree ornament for your 4 paw best friend.
A Bathroom Pack including a Mor cosmetic/toilet bag, Bath Bombs, and Christmas Soaps