Vicar's News - 01.02.26
- Fr Ian
- 53 minutes ago
- 2 min read
Presentation of Christ in the Temple
As devout Jews, Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the Temple to observe the Law of Moses, which required purification for the mother and consecration of the firstborn son 40 days after his birth. They offered the sacrifice of "a pair of doves or two young pigeons," indicating their modest means, as the law specified 'a lamb' if they could afford it.
In the Temple, the elderly, righteous Simeon, to whom the Holy Spirit had revealed he would see the Messiah, took Jesus, blessed God, and prophesied that Jesus was "a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel". Anna, an aged prophetess, also recognised Jesus, gave thanks to God, and spoke of the child to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
Welcome back
Welcome back to our Choir and to our Director of Music, Dr Mario Dobernig.
Our annual choir photo will be taken after the 10am service on Sunday, followed by refreshments provided by SACPA, the St Andrew's Choir Parents Association, in the Western Cloister and courtyard. Dr Calvin Bowman is on holidays until mid-February.
Music on Sunday
SUNDAY 1 FEBRUARY2 026
PRESENTATION OF CHRIST
CHORAL EUCHARIST AND COMMISSIONING OF CHOIR @ 10 AM
Organist: Mr Christopher Cook
Prelude: Ciacona in G - Louis Couperin (c 1626-1661)
Hymns: Processional Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
Gradual Praise to the Holiest in the height
Thanksgiving Now we come, our heavenly Father
Post Communion Love divine, all loves excelling
Setting: Parish Eucharist - Michael Dudman (1938-1994)
Psalm: 24 (RSCM)
Anthem: I give to you a new commandment - Peter Nardone (b. 1965)
Motet: Drop, drop slow tears - Orlando Gibbins (1583- 1625)
Postlude: Prelude in C - Georg Bohm (1661-1733)
Vale
The funeral of Jill Bentley will be held in the church on Wednesday 4 February at 10.30am.
There will be no sepatate 10.30 Holy Eucharist service on Wednesday as Jill was a long-time member of that congregation and they will be joining us for her funeral.
Pray also for the family of the late Leigh Hallamore whose funeral was held on Thursday.
May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Australian Boys Choir
Early discount bookings end on 31 January, so book now.
New Archbishop of Canterbury
The election of Dame Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury was formally declared this week at a service in St Paul's Cathedral, London. Dame Sarah will be installed in Canterbury Cathedral in March.
St Andrew's Tennis Club
The St Andrew’s Tennis Club is back, with a range of new coaching programs including personal coaching, squad coaching, beginner programs, cardio tennis, junior coaching, hot shots and pee wees as well as squad coaching. In partnership with the Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club, members of St Andrew's and the BGS community are invited to join as the club enters an exciting new era.
Learn more, sign up and book a coaching session here.
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