Vicar's News - 4 October 2026
Pentecost 19
Vincent van Gogh, Vineyards with a View of Auver, 1853-1890
In this weekend's gospel, the Parable of the Wicked Tenants, Jesus uses the story of a landowner and rebellious farmers to confront the religious leaders of Israel. When asked what the landowner should do, his listeners answer that he will destroy the wicked tenants and rent the vineyard to others who will give him the fruit. The chief priests and Pharisees realise Jesus is telling this story against them. They want to arrest him, but they are afraid of the crowds who view Jesus as a prophet.
Daylight saving commences early Sunday morning
Music on Sunday
CANTOR EUCHARIST (Phoebe Daisy Paine) @ 10.00 AM
Prelude: Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stund BWV 621 - J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Hymns: Processional Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
Gradual Father of heaven, whose love profound
Thanksgiving Bread of heaven
Post Communion All people that on earth do dwell
Setting: Parish Eucharist – Michael Dudman (1938-1994)
Psalm: 19 RSCM
Anthem: Le Rêve de Jésus – Pauline Viardot (1821-1910)
Motet: Pie Jesu – Gabriel Fauré (1845 – 1924)
Postlude: Postlude: Elegy - George Thalben-Ball (1896-1987)
Resuming services
This is the final week of school holidays, and the following services resume nest week:
5 October – Lectio divina Meditation resumes
6 October - English Conversation Group resumes
8 October - Morning Prayer (Chinese) resumes
11 October – 10am Pet Blessing (Eucharist Services - Sat@6 and Sunday 8 am)
11 October – 6pm Choral Evensong
Happy birthday
Ron Stannus celebrated his 100th birthday with us at our Wednesday service. Congratulations on reaching this milestone.
Mission Action Plan 2026-29
Parish Council have adopted a refreshed Mission Action Plan for 2026-29. A copy can be downloaded here, and copies are available in the narthex. Some of the immediate plans are listed on the final page. The Archbishop is appointing Alex De-Leon as a Lay Minister to the Parish, and he will be commisioned to that role at a future service, once is licence is official. He will be tasked with conducting our youth outreach programs: Music for Pleasure and the St Andrew's Chess Club.
Annual General Meeting
A reminder that this year's Annual general Meeting will be held in the church following the 10am service on
Sunday 22 November 2026.
The formal notice of meeting and agenda can be downloaded here.
This Week
Synod
The Anglican Diocese of Melbourne Synod will be held next week - 7 pm to 10.30pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and 9-5 on Saturday.
You can watch the Opening Eucharist on Wednesday at 7pm on this link, and
the Synod Business Sessions and the President's Charge (Archbishop) on this link (link will show during sitting times with no need to log in)
Sukkot
Mother Xeverie reports:
This week I had the privilege of attending the Festival of the Tabernacles (Sukkot) hosted by our local Jewish community. The theme of the evening echoed the words of Zechariah 14:16, reminding us that all nations are invited to come before the Lord and rejoice in His presence.
Bishop Ben Wong, the bishop of Nunawading, was also invited — now serving as the Multicultural Bishop, taking over the portfolio from Bishop Paul. His presence was warmly received, and it was wonderful to stand together as Christians supporting our Jewish brothers and sisters.
Despite the heavy rain, the event was remarkably well attended. The Jewish leaders expressed their heartfelt thanks to Fr Ian and to St Andrew’s for our ongoing support of their community.
Yachting Season
The yachting season officially began on Saturday, when I blessed the fleet of yachts at the Royal Brighton Yacht Club. We are addressed by Commander Tim Cusack RAN, HMAS Cerebus.
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.
