Vicar
The Reverend Dennis Webster has been
appointed Incumbent of St Stephen's Richmond.
Fr
Dennis was previously Vicar of Pascoe Vale/Oak Park and is also Area Dean of Coburg. Awarded a studentship in Music Education,
Dennis graduated from the University of Tasmania with a Bachelor of Music (Education) in 1986. Dennis was appointed
to the Education Department in 1986, holding posts in Howrah Primary School, Campania District High and Woodbridge District
High, and later, St James' College, Cygnet. Dennis was involved with St David's Cathedral, Hobart, serving in
the choir, as cantor, authorised lay reader, sacristan, youth leader, and councillor.
Dennis attended Trinity College,
Melbourne, graduating with a B.D. from the Melbourne College of Divinity.
A keen interest in sport led him to be qualified
as an official in cricket, Australian Rules, and swimming, as a time-keeper. He is a passionate and unashamedly member of
the Carlton Football Club, but enjoys good football at all levels.
He has been working collaboratively with poet Peter
G Baker on giving the Psalms an Australian Voice, won a national Christmas Carol competition last year, and has had many responsorial
psalms feature at St Paul's Cathedral.
Dennis has a long-haired tortoise shell cat called Sophie, and a long-haired
German Shepard called Harlequin (Harley).
Adjunct Priest
Fr David
Conolly has served curacies at many parishes, including in London, before returning to become Vicar of Malvern and Burwood.
Joining us in 1999, we're in constant gratitude for his ongoing contribution to life at St Stephen's.
A Conolly
sermon is something to really treasure, and there will always be some gems in there regardless of where you are in life, faith
or hope. Come and listen next time David is preaching.
The Wardens
Geoff Clarke - Vicar's Warden
Alistair Lloyd and Oliver Hodson - Peoples' Warden
We are very lucky
to have these three experienced church men guiding our parish affairs in concert with the priest, vestry and all parishioners.
Our wardens are driving an extensive capital works program, undertaken by the whole parish, to maintain the beauty and functionality
of our worship and communal spaces.
Parish Music Team
Luke Priday - Organist
Luke trained as an organist in Queensland and enjoys providing music as he does
getting to practice his skills on our organ. Our organ is a wonderful instrument with a very rare action (read difficult
to play). Thanks to Luke for helping us to enjoy its rich sound each Sunday.
Ed Fairlie
Contributes
use of several instruments accompanying the contemplative sections of the Eucharist, and has introduced the use of the Taize
style chant during our communion fellowship. His meditative pieces bringing us into worship have an immediacy to them,
a live musical prayer.
Elizabeth Howie
Plays piano regularly in the Eucharist, supporting the team
with much love and encouragement.
Professor Garry Warne
Former organist at Holy Advent, Armadale,
Garry has joined the music tearm, providing wonderful support and experience.
Ken Brandt
Ken is a
member of the Jazz Group that meets each Wednesday. Only a recent beginner, Ken is keen to add trumpet when needed.
Sean Oliver
Sean is well known in the Scouting movement for his work with young musicians. Also keen to serve,
his assistance is greatly appreciated.
