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St Paul’s News – 22nd February 2026

A message from Ailsa, President of Mothers' Union I was sad to have missed the Parish Annual Meeting; however, I had the great pleasure of attending my first meeting of the Executive of Anglican Mothers’ Union Australia, held at the Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre in...

St Paul’s News – 15th February 2026

In this issue AGM this Sunday Reverend Mary Florence Visits We were delighted to welcome Canon Mary Florence to our service last Sunday. The light she spoke about in her message truly shone through in her smile and gracious presence. In this photo, Marilyne proudly...

St Paul’s News – 8th February 2026

In this issue: Rev Andrews last events A plea for articles for the newsletter. Reverend Andrew’s Last Service Local MP Joan Pease joined us for Rev’d Andrew’s final service in the Lota House Chapel. We give thanks for his faithful ministry, friendship, and service to...

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St Paul’s News – 2nd February 2025

In this issue: Parishioner Profile: Lyn Boal Curry Night fellowship Stuff we do - Candlemass Getting our bible on! Good things at Pandora’s Op Shop Lyn Boal reaches out to those in need at Pandora’s. No, she’s not a shop assistant at a high end boutique! Lyn regularly...

St Paul’s News – 26th January 2025

In this issue: New Zealand memories Australia Day Thoughts Why make room for kids News from Yvonne and Craig Happy Wanderers Return A New Zealand Odyssey brings treasured memories for a couple of St Paul’s church friends. Proving that friendships formed at church are...

St Paul’s News – 19th January 2025

In this issue: Cyclone Tracy memories and events Development developments More from Pete’s Pantry Phyl and Col say Goodbye And a Ramsay Era Ends... and Begins   There were a few tears in a few eyes as we farewelled Phyl and Col Ramsay last weekend…. Although Col...

St Paul’s News – 12th January 2025

In this issue: Christmas festivities Our Giving Tree is given A Ramsay Farewell Recycling News Even the beasties rejoiced! And a Merry Christmas was had by all!! We are denying any allegation that there may have been typecasting or any form of coercion involved in...

St Paul’s News – Christmas 2024

In this issue: Be still and know I am God Quiet Day A Beaut Brunch for a Beaut Bunch The Vicar’s Voice returns Lot of Christmas still to come Wishing you Hope, Joy, Peace and Love as we celebrate the Birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ We Do Brunch…. Our Parish End of...

St Paul’s News – 15th December 2024

In this issue: Festive Fun TREEriffic Trees Turning a sod or two Car Boot Blessings And The Carousing Continues! Advent is a time of quiet reflection, right??? Well let’s be honest, we do have to make moments like the profound Blue Christmas Service led by Fr Sam and...

St Paul’s News – 8th December 2024

In this issue: Zonta Paint the Bayside Orange Breakfast E M Tooth Christmas Doings Blessing our Nativity Bits Tatty Chatters ends the year with Joy MU 16 Days of Activism Shouts Orange and Red MU have ended the year with some truly impactful activities as part of the...

St Paul’s News – 1st December 2024

In this issue: MU End of Year Doings Hello from the Hills Family Lots of Advent Adventure Opportunitie Tatty Chatting End of Year A Savvy and Sassy Set of Servants Last Sunday we gave a special blessing to Heidi Frier as she steps down from her significant role as our...

St Paul’s News – 24th November 2024

In this issue: MU 16 Days of Activism Lots of Advent Adventures Pete’s Pantry Prepares Tatters and Chatters end of year. Some News from Heidi This delightful picture of our Heidi, with Bev and Robyn and their huge smiles, pretty much sums up the impact Heidi has on...

St Paul’s News – 17th November 2024

In this issue: Thanksgiving Sunday Remembrance Day Advent Adventures Calendar Capers Thank God the Arch was here!!! We were so pleased to welcome Archbishop Jeremy Greaves to our Thanksgiving Sunday celebrations. We were surrounded by the fruits of our labours, gifts...

St Paul’s News – 10th November 2024

In this issue: Tatty Chatting Thank God the Arch is near! Defence Sunday Flying the Flag at the Car Boot Sale Our Wonderful Plant Lady Provides!! Dodging an oncoming storm, Ailsa, Isobel, Jen and Fr Andrew did a quick dash last week to pick up another batch of plants...

St Paul’s News – 3rd November 2024

In this issue: Practical Care with Rosies Celebrating 101 years of Olive Parish Council Plots and Plans The Archbishop is coming… look busy!! Friends on the streets with Rosies Last Friday evening, Fr Andrew had the privilege of visiting one of the many ways our folk...