Vicar's News - 7 June 2026
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From Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry c.1411-1416
Gebroeders van Limburg or Gebroeders Van Lymborch; fl. 1385–1416
Pentecost 2
In this Sunday's gospel we have two closely linked stories that highlight Jesus upending social and religious boundaries through radical inclusion, mercy, and supernatural healing. Read together, these verses present a Christ who moves intentionally toward the marginalized, the ritually "unclean", and the broken. Jesus calls Matthew, a tax collector, to follow him and then dines with other tax collectors and 'sinners', must to the dislike of the Pharisees. He then heals the bleeding woman and raises Jairus's daughter.
Out and about
The Churchwardens have a program of repairs underway around the site:
many of the possible trip hazards around the church have been removed from the drive and pathways;
a new garbage bay will shortly be constructed between the café and the Op Shop on St Andrew's Street;
there are new entry doors to the narthex from the Vicar's cloister around the Eastern Courtyard, which can be unlocked from outside, finally giving us access to the front of the church after 65 years.
Music on Sunday
LAY CLERK EUCHARIST (Phoebe) @ 10.00 AM
Prelude: Komm, Heiliger Geist BWV 652 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Hymns: Processional For all the Saints
Gradual Take up thy cross, the Saviour said
Thanksgiving Praise to the Holiest in the height
Post Communion Christ is made the sure foundation
Setting: Parish Eucharist – Michael Dudman (1938-1994)
Psalm: 33.1-11 (RSCM)
Anthem: Mein Gläubiges Herze – Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Motet: Domine Deus from Gloria RV 589 – Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Postlude: Tuba Tune – C.S. Lang (1891-1971)
Baptisms
On Saturday we welcome into God's church we welcome Sarah Musgrove, Georgia and Angus Alford. On Sunday we also welcome Odette Nanopoulos into the church of God, all through the sacrament of Holy Baptism.
Dragon Boat Festival
Lots of rehearsals underway for a fascinating evening.
Parish Dinner with the Choir
On Wednesday evening we had a delightful evening with the choir in the 1882 Gallery, part of the Duigan Centre. Organised by the St Andrew's Choir Parents Association (SACPA) led by Felicity Stretch, we enjoyed dinner and presentations from the choir with solos by Katie Richardson, Kate Louise McFarlane, Ethan Rowe, Jared Thomas and Anthony Tian. Many thanks to Mario Dobernig and all our choristers for a great evening. We concluded with a communal rendition of Abide With Me. Thank you to Brighton Grammar for the use of this space.
Rosters
The next Weekend Services Roster will run from Saturday 4 July through to Sunday 1 November. Participants on the rosters – please contact your coordinator with your updated information regarding availability.
If you would like to join a roster please speak to Fr Ian or Mthr Xev, or contact the Parish Office.
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