Parish News

Waterloo Bay Probus Club visits Holland Park Mosque Many of us have travelled overseas and been privileged to visit some beautiful Mosques. However, did you know there is a beautiful Mosque right here in Brisbane that includes a wonderful Muslim Museum? The Holland...

Moreton Deanery Day Mothers Union members from Manly and Wynnum were well represented at Moreton Deanery Day held at St Paul’s Cleveland this week. The event featured a thought-provoking talk by guest speaker Ursula Charles, who offered deep insights into the...

Mothers’ Union News Ailsa Gill joined members from Mothers’ Union branches to attend the 31st Fishes and Loaves Fundraiser at St John’s Cathedral. This year’s event supported the MND and Me Foundation, a Queensland charity committed to ensuring that no one faces Motor...

Biggest Morning Tea - A Meaningful Gathering From Our Neighbours at St Peter’s - Fr Sam writes Last Tuesday we had a wonderful Biggest Morning Tea, graciously hosted by the Mother’s Union to support Bev's initiative raising awareness about cancer. We were privileged...

Mothers Union (Written by Ailsa Gill, President of Mothers’ Union, St Paul’s Manly) Kay Voltz and Ailsa Gill represented the Manly branch at the Council Meeting in Robina on Tuesday. Guest speaker Dr Stephen Harrison, Director of Mission, Research and Advocacy at...

The Bridge Between Heaven and Earth As we continue in this season of Ascension, I have been reflecting on the beautiful truth that Christ has not left us behind, but has gone before us, opening a way that leads us into the very heart of God. The Ascension is not only...

Happy Mother’s Day from St Paul’s Today we give thanks for all mothers, grandmothers, and those who mother in love; in families, in friendship, and in our parish community. Your strength, your steadiness, and your quiet acts of care shape lives in ways you may never...

Dedication in the Rain - Honouring ANZAC Day Bayside Brass Band ANZAC Day Tribute We acknowledge the dedication of the Bayside Brass Band, including our own Mark Austin, who marched and played with great commitment on ANZAC Day. They continued faithfully through the...

ANZAC Day 2026 - Lest We Forget This Saturday, 25 April 2026, our nation pauses to remember the courage, sacrifice, and service of the men and women who have defended Australia and its allies in times of war and peace. Our own community is represented this year...

Easter Sunday Sunrise Ecumenical Service – Lota Park Marilyne   On Easter Sunday morning, twenty‑five of us gathered at Lota Park for the Sunrise Ecumenical Service to welcome the new day. Although the sun didn’t break through during our time of praise and worship,...

Two Visits by Archdeacon Allan Paulsen Sandra Davis We have had two visits by Archdeacon Allan Paulsen during the last week. The first was on Good Friday, 3rd April, the second on Easter Day, 5th April. Allan will be with us again on Sunday, 12th April and we look...

Latest Cursillo Happenings Nick & Jen Crisp On Saturday March 14 we drove to Bundaberg for their annual Ultreya (a “Reunion of Groups”). We went via Eumundi Market (for breakfast), and also took a brief break at Gunalda (to top-up our EV with some free...