Welcome The Chapel of St Mary & St George is open usually between 7 a . m . and 5 p . m . each weekday in Term time . Members of the School ’ s wider community are welcome to use it for prayer and quiet reflection , or to attend services in the Chapel .
Chaplaincy The Rev ’ d Canon Dr Philip Raymont ( Father Philip ), Senior Chaplain , and the Rev ’ d Barry Moss ( Father Barry ), Chaplain , share responsibility for chaplaincy across the School ; they are available to any member of the Guildford Grammar School ’ s wider community . Father Philip – telephone 93779245 or email praymont @ ggs . wa . edu . au Father Barry – telephone 93778570 or email barry . moss @ ggs . wa . edu . au
The School Chapel The School Chapel , dedicated to St Mary and St George , is a quiet place in the School : a place of prayer and reflection for all members of the school community . The Chapel proclaims a message that God is present among his people ; that Jesus is alive and is ready to answer prayer ; that the Holy Spirit calls us to love and understanding with each other . The Chapel welcomes those from all beliefs , and none . The Chapel recognises and respects the individuality of all members of the community who live , work and worship here and seeks to reflect the unconditional invitation to life and faith seen in the person of Jesus of Nazareth .
Assisting in Chapel If any student or staff member would like to assist in the Chapel by reading lessons , leading the prayers , preaching , or by joining a Servers ’ Guild please contact the Senior Chaplain . Such offers are greatly appreciated .
Guilds of Chapel Servers The Senior Chaplain is assisted in the leadership of worship by members of the two Servers ’ Guilds ( Senior School and Preparatory School ). Any student , boarder or day , is welcome to join the Senior School Servers ’ Guild where they will gain an opportunity to grow spiritually and liturgically . The Guild enjoys a healthy social life with trips , camps , outings and meals together .
Baptism and Holy Communion Any student or staff member wishing to be baptised and / or welcomed to Holy Communion should contact Father Barry . At the Community Eucharist on Sunday , 28 th October , there will a number of people baptised . Old Guildfordians and members of their families are welcome to seek out such ministrations of the Church in the life of the School Chapel .
Chapel Choir and Organ Scholarships The Chapel Choir assists in the leadership of worship through a rich variety of liturgical forms ; Eucharists , Evensong , Compline , and Lessons and Carols . Any student who would like to sing in the Chapel Choir should contact Mr David Gething , the School Organist and Director , Chapel Choir . The School also welcomes any student seeking to learn to play the organ ; organ scholarships are available .
The School Prayer Almighty and Everlasting God , Heavenly Father , we give you humble and hearty thanks that you have called us to the knowledge of your Grace and to Faith in you . Grant to the students and staff of this school that , having been made your children by adoption and grace , we may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit . Sow the seed of eternal life in our hearts that whatsoever in your Holy Word we shall profitably learn we may indeed fulfill the same . Look , O Lord , mercifully upon us from heaven and bless us , that obeying your Will and always being in safety under your protection we may abide in your love to our lives ’ end ; through Jesus Christ our Lord . Amen .
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