Vicar's News - 31 August 2025

Fr Ian
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Pentecost 12

In this weekend's Gospel, Jesus teaches that true honour comes from God, not from seeking a higher social status for oneself. Jesus uses a parable about choosing the lowest seat at a banquet to illustrate that humility is rewarded, while pride leads to shame.

Music on Sunday

CHORAL EUCHARIST @ 10.00 AM

Prelude: Intermezzo founded upon an Irish air - C.V. Stanford (1852-1924)

Hymns: Processional Praise to the Holiest in the height NEH 439(i) v1,2,5,7

Gradual Jesus Christ is waiting TiS 665 v1,3,5

Thanksgiving For the fruits of all creation TiS 168

Post Communion Abide with me TiS 586 v1,3,4,5

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

Psalm: 81.1, 10-16 (RSCM)

Anthem: Lord, for thy tender mercy’s sake – Farrant (16^th century)

Motet: O Lord, increase your faith - Henry Loosemore

Postlude: Un poco Allegro from Sonata 4 BWV 528 - J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

Kids' Church

Music at Brighton Grammar on display

For ten days in August the BGS Music School undertakes three whole school journey concerts. Starting last Thursday with the Bands Showcase, each of the concerts illustrate the musical journey of BGS music students from the Junior School to the Secondary School, from beginner musicians to maestros.

Brighton Grammar was recently named The Age’s 2025 Schools that Excel winner for southern Melbourne, with significant improvements in study scores and ATAR achievements, reflecting the success of its well-rounded approach to education. The School has seen a lift in academic performance since introducing dance as a co-curriculum program for students three years ago. The program, led by professional choreographer Christopher Horsey, includes ballet, hip-hop, and tap, and has helped students manage stress, improve focus, and build physical strength. What's more, students have found dance to be a valuable complement to their studies. Headmaster Ross Featherston emphasises the importance of passion-driven activities outside academics, which he believes contribute to the school’s rising VCE results.

Some of our choristers have hidden talents

Moon Cake Festival

Our BGS international parents are training hard for the Moon Cake festival. We welcome them to our community. Save the date - Friday 12 September 6-8pm

Spongebob - the Musical

Firbank Grammar and Brighton Grammar Years 7–9 production of Spongebob the Musical - Youth Edition recently concluded with several of our choristers in the performance.

Flowers in the Pioneer Chapel

The flowers in the Pioneer Chapel, around the font and on the rear shelf are from Friday's funeral for the late Richard Collins AM of Adelaide, an Old Boy of BGS who requested his funeral be in the Pioneer Chapel. We extend our condolences to his wife, Joanna and their families and thank them for leaving the flowers for us to enjoy at our Sunday's services. A bit of a surprise for the family and friends of the late John Taylor, who funeral followed in the afternoon and who had the reception in the Pioneer Chapel amongst the blooms.

May Richard and John both rest in peace and rise in glory.

Fish no more

Fish Tank in Church St is closed. The sign on the door says the landlord has terminated the lease due to unpaid rent. I hope Zsa Zsa can sort it out as this was the best fish shop in Bayside (imho).

Book Fair

St Peter's Eastern Hill is having its annual Spring Book Fair on Saturday & Sunday 6 & 7 September is unique in that even though we feature a vast array of high quality books which are fiction, non-fiction, cookery, biography, children's. They also present half a hall full of Christian, theological and spiritual books.

Chinese Morning Prayer

Once a month the Chinese Morning Prayer service on a Thursday at 9.30am (during term time) enjoy a buffet after the service. We enjoy an array of delicacies from every corner of China - a feast of flavours accompanied by warn laughter and joyful company.