Advent has sped along, and we are very near to Christmas, now. There are some years, in which this time of year is a struggle. That is how it has seemed to me, this year. As most of you are
St Andrew – Apostle
During this past week, on Thursday, we celebrated the feast of Saint Andrew. Andrew was an apostle; one of the first called by Jesus from his trade as a fisherman. He was formerly a follower of John the Baptist. He
Christ the King
Here we are once more, at the end of the church year. This is our opportunity to sit in the presence of God, and contemplate what it means for God to be King – Christ the King! The story from
Wisdom of Solomon
As requested by a number of parishioners, I have included the following from the Wisdom of Solomon. Jennifer 22 for wisdom, the fashioner of all things, taught me. The Nature of Wisdom There is in her a spirit that is
You are blessed…
A number of people have requested that I put the following piece in the Pew Sheet. Jennifer YOU’RE BLESSED 5 When Jesus saw his ministry drawing huge crowds, he climbed a hillside. Those who were apprenticed to him, the
All Saints and Reformation
1 November Solemnity of All Saints In praise of all the Saints (named and unnamed) who are now “turned full face to the sun”… “AND THAT WILL BE HEAVEN and that will be heaven at last the first unclouded seeing
A Prayer
This interesting prayer has been hanging in the foyer of St. “Mark’s all the time I have been Vicar. I do not know the author, but think it’s a very meaningful and insightful prayer. “Disturb us, Lord, when we are
Spaces in our lives
I’m pleased to be back with you after such a long time away. I want, first, to express my sincere thanks for all the wonderful messages of condolence and the cards, flowers and other sustenance we have received, following the
St Michael and All Angels
Today we celebrate the presence, rather than the life, of St Michael and All Angels, and what a heavenly host this is! Apart from the three Archangels of the Western Church, Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, one would be hard pressed
Aussie Rules and the church
Dear Friends, Yesterday was Grand Final Day for Australian Rules Football. I’m sure you knew it was coming and equally sure you know it has happened. For Victorians who championed the game from the beginning, it is a day of