Staff in 2015 From the Vicar The Rev’d Emily Fraser will be joining us in February as an assistant Curate. Emily is a fine singer and she is currently undertaking PhD studies in Church History. Emily will be responsible for pastoral care oversight in the parish as well as being Chaplain to St Andrew’s Choir. Dear Friends, 2015 promises to be a very exciting year in the life of St Andrew’s. In February we will be joined by four new staff, The Rev’d Emily Fraser, who will have oversight of pastoral care within the parish, The Rev’d Dr Sharne Rolfe, who will have oversight of children and families ministry, The Rev’d Andrew Esnouf who will have oversight of ministry to young people and The Rev’d Chester Lord, who will continue as Chaplain at Brighton Grammar as well as being a non-stipendiary Deacon at St Andrew’s. This is the first time in decades that St Andrew’s has had such a comprehensive ministry team that can minister to all ages. Our primary focus for this year is outreach, building on the past successes of the parish and reaching more and more people in the Bayside region and welcoming them into relationship with God through his Son Jesus Christ. If this is your first contact with St Andrew’s, welcome. Jan The Rev’d Dr Sharne Rolfe will also join us in February 2015. Sharne is a specialist in early childhood studies, having lectured in this subject at the University of Melbourne. Sharne will take on responsibility for our children and family ministry. Do you have questions about faith? Does your faith need refreshing? St Andrew’s will be holding a seven week Alpha course starting 20 February to explore the Christian faith. The sessions begin with a shared meal at 6.00pm on Friday evening, followed at 7.00pm by a half hour presentation and a time for discussion. All are welcome to join the Alpha course—do come along, and spread the word to others who may be interested. The Rev’d Chester Lord has been Junior School Chaplain at Brighton Grammar School since 2012. He joins St Andrew’s as an Hon Curate after his ordination in February. Chester was born in South Africa and has worked as a teacher in a number of Schools around the world. The Rev’d Andrew Esnouf was ordained in February 2015 and has been appointed to St Andrew’s as a curate with special responsibility for ministry to young people. Major Dates for 2015 St Andrew’s Choir We are delighted to welcome back our 40-voice St Andrew’s Choir for another thrilling year of music and ministry. Music has played an integral part in the life of St Andrew’s since 1843; the St Andrew’s Choir is one of the oldest continuing musical institutions in the southern hemisphere! Through five different church buildings, thousands of Choristers and over 25 Organists and Directors of Music, St Andrew's has been renowned for the excellence of the choral and organ music performed each week in worship and in concerts. The present-day St Andrew’s Choir, including Choral Scholars from Brighton Grammar School, Firbank Grammar School and adult volunteer Choristers, has a large and ever-increasing repertoire of fabulous music mostly accompanied by our magnificent War Memorial Organ, one of the grandest musical instruments in Australasia. We’re all looking forward to the musical life of St Andrew’s in 2015! You can see our website for further details about the music in our worship and in our concerts. Thomas Heywood Organist and Director of Music St Andrew’s Parish Office Hours: 9am–3pm 9592 1240 [email protected] 19–21 St Andrews Street, Brighton VIC 3186 www.standrewsbrighton.org.au FEBRUARY 1 Feast of the Presentation and welcome to new staff members 17 Shrove Tuesday Pancakes 6.00pm Cloisters 18 Ash Wednesday (services at 7.30am, 10.30am & 6.00pm) 20 Fish Friday Dinner / Alpha 1 27 Fish Friday Dinner / Alpha 2 MARCH 6 Fish Friday Dinner / Alpha 3 13 Fish Friday Dinner / Alpha 4 20 Fish Friday Dinner / Alpha 5 27 Fish Friday Dinner / Alpha 6 29 Palm Sunday 8.30 and 10.00am Music Foundation Concert Australian Chamber Choir 3.00pm APRIL 2 Maundy Thursday Liturgy 8.00pm 3 Good Friday 9.00am, 12 noon and 8.00pm 4 Easter Eve Liturgy 8.00pm 5 Easter Day 8.00am & 10.00am 26 Special ANZAC Service MAY 24 Music Foundation Concert, International Mystery Performers 2.00pm JULY 4 Parish Midwinter Dinner AUGUST 23 Music Foundation Concert, Opera Mania 2.00pm OCTOBER 25 Jazz Sunday NOVEMBER 3 Melbourne Cup Garden Party 8 Remembrance Sunday 15 Music Foundation Concert, Handle’s Messiah 2.30pm 22 St Andrew’s Day THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF ST ANDREW, BRIGHTON WELCOME Summer 2015