The Venerable Michael Faragher and the Reverend Angela McNeill and the congregation of St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church at Moggill invite everyone to join us for a Morning Prayer Service on the eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost 27 September 2026.

SENTENCE: Come, let us return to the Lord, that we may live before him. Hosea 6.1a, 2b

REFLECTION: Venerable Michael Faragher 18th Sunday After Pentecost 27 Sept. 2026

The following is reproduced from the December 2017 issue of “The

Willochran”, the Diocesan magazine of the Diocese of Willochra, South Australia. The exact provenance of this letter is unknown, but it is believed to be authentic and written by some English churchwardens to the Bishop in their search for a new vicar in the 1920’s or 30’s.

‘Dear Sir,

In reply to what sort of man we require for the incumbency of this parish, we desire to have a person of first- rate ability and attainments; not too old, lest his faculties should be impaired, not too young, lest he should be inexperienced.

He should not be too ‘High Church’, as there are some very moderate people here, nor too low, as there are some of advanced opinions. He should be an eloquent preacher, who would appeal to the educated, and yet at the same time not be above the heads of the simple.

He must be of irreproachable manners and dress, as he will have to mix with members of the peerage, but he must also accommodate himself, without any condescension, to the illiterate.

He must have sound musical gifts, as our services are musical and he will have to teach the choir. A gift of kindly and sympathetic administration to the sick is imperative, as well as an intimate knowledge of the working of schools. It is also necessary that our incumbent be good with children, and be bright, cheery and a strong disciplinarian.

We desire to have one who is a good organiser, to deal with various groups in the parish and community and of good business ability in managing accounts. Literary qualifications are essential, as we wish our parish magazine to be interesting, informative and instructive.

He should be thoroughly competent to deal with women, especially elderly females with chronic complaints. He should be quite at home at gatherings, Mother’s meetings, Girls’Friendly Societies and the like, but at the same time, we desire a manly incumbent who will appeal to the men of the parish and take an interest in them, and their work, and share their sports. He will be expected to play football in winter, cricket in summer and billiards at the Men’s Club, while the young ladies will require him to play tennis and some residents will look for him on the golf course. To play a good hand of bridge is almost essential.

Should he have a wife, she must have all the spiritual gifts listed by St Paul and the qualities of the perfect woman described in the Book of Proverbs, plus the practical talents to fill all the skills gaps in the ministries of the church. Besides being an excellent cook and gracious host, psychic powers are essential, so that she always knows where her husband is and what is happening in the parish.

Lastly, he must be possessed of private means, as he/they will be unable to live on the income from the parish.

Trusting we have made our wishes clear, faithfully yours, etc.’

Michael

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Coming Events at St Michael and All Angels

NOTICES

SERVICES THIS WEEK

Wed 30 September

8:30AM Morning Prayer & Bible Discussion

Sunday 4 October

8:30AM Holy Communion & Children’s program followed by Morning Tea

COMING EVENTS

Wed 7 October

8:30AM Morning Prayer & Bible Discussion

Sunday 11 October

8:30AM Holy Communion & Children’s program followed by Morning Tea

PARISH SOCIAL GATHERING! Have Your Say

Parish Council would like to host a social gathering for our parish community in October, before the busy end-of-year season begins. We are considering the following two options and would greatly appreciate your feedback on which you would prefer:

OPTION 1: Quiz Night

OPTION 2: Family BBQ following the Sunday service

Please let us know your preference by emailing the Parish Administrator at moggillmtcrosby@anglicanchurchsq.org.au or by completing the response form available at the front door of the church. Thank you for helping us plan an event that will bring our parish family together for fellowship, friendship, and fun. We look forward to hearing from you.

CHILDREN’S TALK

We are looking for volunteers to assist with the Children’s Talk each Sunday during our service. This is an important part of our ministry to children and families. If you feel called to be involved, please speak with Angela, Helen, Richard, or Bronwen.

HOW TO FIND US:

(St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church is located adjacent to Moggill State School at 3407 Moggill Road Moggill QLD 4070. Catch the 444 Bus to the Moggill terminus. The church is a short walk just past the 'new' Moggill State School.

Originally our heritage church building was the original Moggill State School which is one of Queensland's earliest buildings opened in 1866.)