Liturgy
Communion Services
Wednesday 10.00am and Friday 5.00pm – Weekday Low Masses
These services last about 30 minutes and include scripture readings, a short homily, and the celebration of the Eucharist (Holy Communion).
Saturday 5.00pm and Sunday 7.30am – Weekend Low Masses
These Masses are similar to the weekday Low Masses, but are slightly longer. There are some additional prayers and a longer sermon.
Sunday 8.45am at St Raphael’s Fern Tree – Holy Communion with Hymns
A celebration of the Eucharist with a sermon and the singing of congregational hymns, in the charming mountain Church of St Raphael. This service lasts slightly under an hour, and is followed by morning tea.
Sunday 10.30am – High Mass, followed by Morning Tea
The High Mass incorporates all the beauty of Anglican worship: the service is conducted by a Priest with Deacon, Subdeacon and servers; incense is used; our splendid organ is played, and portions of the Mass and traditional hymns are sung by the congregation, led by a cantor or, on the fourth Sunday of the month, by the Choir of All Saints. The Mass lasts some 70 minutes, and can be longer on major festivals. High Mass is followed by Morning Tea in the Hawker Centre – all are welcome to attend.
Evening Services
1st Sunday of the month at 5.00pm – Service of Light
Centred around the image of Christ as Light of the World, this deeply spiritual service incorporates seasonal prayer and hymns, intercessions and prayers of thanksgiving. There is no sermon.
2nd Sunday of the month at 5.00pm – Choral Evensong and Benediction
One of the glories of Anglican worship, Choral Evensong is sung by the Choir of All Saints. Evensong is a ‘Book of Common Prayer’ service in traditional language, and incorporates fine music by composers such as Vaughan-Williams, Elgar, Byrd, Palestrina, Purcell, Tallis and many more. There are also communal hymns, readings from scripture, and prayer. There is no sermon. Our Choral Evensong concludes with the service of Benediction, a short meditation upon the Blessed Sacrament.
3rd Sunday of the month at 5.00pm – Taizé Prayer
Taizé is a monastic community located in Taizé, France. There is an ecumenical emphasis at Taizé, and their worship is being incorporated in a wide variety of churches, Protestant and Catholic, worldwide. Taizé worship service involves sung and chanted prayer, meditation, a period of silence and readings. There is no sermon.
Fourth Sunday of the month – there is no evening service.
Fifth Sunday of the month at 7.00pm – Compline
Compline, or Prayer at the End of the Day, is the final prayer liturgy (or ‘office’) of the Church. The service is almost entirely sung; at All Saints by our special Compline Choir. Compline is a contemplative office that emphasises spiritual peace, which is what you will find if you join us for this service. Note the later starting time of 7.00pm.
These services are offered throughout the year, except:
– in December, when alternative Advent services are conducted, and
– in January, when there are no evening services
Please check the parish pew sheet, the notice board at the front of the church, or the front page of this website.
Life Events – Weddings, Baptisms & Funerals
ENQUIRIES
Enquiries for Baptisms, Weddings or Funerals should be made to our Administrative Assistant:
Email: admin@allsaints-southhobart.org.au
Mobile : 0409.805.160
These sacraments of the Church can be celebrated at All Saints and also at St Raphael’s, Fern Tree, and we welcome all enquiries.
BAPTISM
Baptism is a simple yet powerful sacrament of the Church that welcomes new believers into the life of the Church. The symbolic washing with water signifies your acceptance of Jesus Christ as saviour and your entry into the church.
In the Anglican Church, we baptise infants and adults, rejoicing in their commitment to follow Christ. Infants have the baptismal promises made on their behalf by Parents and Godparents. Adults make the promises for themselves and are supported by sponsors.
INFANT BAPTISM
It is usual for the parents and Godparents of infants to meet with our priest prior to the Baptism, to discuss the responsibilities of Baptism.
ADULT BAPTISM
We welcome anyone who wishes to inquire about the Christian faith and the life of the church. If you have no history in the Christian religion, an informal course of instruction will be required prior to Baptism.
WEDDINGS
We delight in welcoming couples and their families, loved ones and friends on their wedding day. All Saints is one of the most historic and beautiful churches in Hobart, and it provides a stately setting for the ceremony and, with our Garden, a picturesque backdrop for photographs. St Raphael’s is also available for weddings, and is perfect for a smaller, more intimate ceremony.
Please note that there are legal requirements for marriage in Australia and there are some requirements in order to be married within the Anglican Church of Australia. The clergy (as marriage celebrant) will assist you with the necessary paperwork and lodge it with the office of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
FUNERALS
For the Christian, death marks the end of our life as we know it, and the beginning of our eternal life with God. A funeral at All Saints acknowledges the sadness of those left behind, tempered with our faith and hope in Christ.
Funeral services at All Saints vary from a very simple, a brief prayer service to a Choral Requiem Mass.