Parish News

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...

Remembrance Service at EM Tooth Brother Nathan led the Remembrance Service at EM Tooth on Wednesday, with Mark, Kay, Lynn and Bev assisting. Even an unexpected electrical short couldn’t stop the service from going ahead, everyone pulled together and the service...

Isobel and Chris at Rev’d Andrew’s Commissioning From Isobel: Apologies for not getting this in the newsletter a couple of weeks ago. As you all know, Chris and I drove to Newcastle to represent the congregation for Andrew’ s commissioning at St Luke’s Anglican church...

Specialist Dementia Care Program Opening at EM Tooth The chapel at EM Tooth hosted the official opening and blessing of the new Specialist Dementia Care Program Unit on Friday, 27 February 2026. The service was gently and thoughtfully led by the Most Reverend Jeremy...

Bishop John’s Visit to Lota House Chapel It was a lovely morning at Lota House Chapel on Sunday, 22 February, as we welcomed the Bishop for his pastoral visit. The Bishop presided at the Eucharist, sharing the sacrament with residents, families and friends in a simple...

Mothers' Union Members Renewed Mothers Union celebrated membership milestones for Bev Schmidt (10 years) and Nancy Curtis (25 years.) Acting in her role of Deanery President, Kay presented certificates to both ladies and a badge to Nancy noting the 25 years of...

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...

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...