Titian, Saint John the Baptist, 1540
Gaudete Sunday
The third Sunday of Advent in the calendar of the Western church year. The term is derived from the Latin opening words of the introit antiphon, “Rejoice (Gaudete) in the Lord always.” The theme of the day expresses the joy of anticipation at the approach of the Christmas celebration. This theme reflects a lightening of the tone of the traditional Advent observance. It was appropriate for the celebrant to wear rose-colored vestments on this day instead of the deeper violet vestments that were typically used in Advent. This Sunday was also known as “Rose Sunday.” This custom is reflected by the practice of including a pink or rose-colored candle among the four candles of an Advent wreath.
A reminder that on the five Sundays commencing 29 December 2025 until and including 28 January 2025, there will only be one service on those Sundays at 9.30am. Sat@6 and Wednesdays at 10.30am will continue as usual.
Music on Sunday
CHORAL EUCHARIST @ 10.00 AM
Prelude: Improvisation on Emmanuel
Hymns: Processional Rejoice, the Lord is King
Gradual Hail to the Lord’s anointed
Thanksgiving For the fruits of all creation
Post Communion Tell out my soul
Setting: Parish Eucharist – Michael Dudman (1938-1994)
Psalm: A Song of Isaiah (Mallis)
Anthem: O King and desire – John Stainer (1840-1901)
Motet: I sing of a maiden that is mateless – Charles Waters (1895-1975)
Postlude: Little fugue in G minor BWV 578 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
St Mary's Christmas Pageant
Last Sunday at 10am we welcomes the parents and children from our pre-school, St Mary's in Dendy Street for their Christmas play and a barbeque afterwards. Lots of fun was had by all.
Congratulations
On Wednesday we welcomes Caroline into the Church of God through the sacrament of Holy Baptism.
On Saturday we celebrated the wedding of Ben and Julia.
Vale
On Monday at 1pm we have the memorial service and interment for Sally Cooper, a former parishioner and School Council member at Firbank Grammar. On Wednesday at 12 noon we have the funeral for Susie Facey-Smith. On Thursday I will conduct the funeral of Elizabeth Boyce at St John's Toorak.
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