nine lessons and carols
December 2017
The parish joined together for the service of Nine Lessons and Carols.
Traditional and modern Carols were led by the parish singing group, and accompanied by our organist Kathleen Taylor, and a wonderful solo rendition of “Mary did you know” was sung by Church Warden Dean.
thank you fr Paul dalzell
December 2017
A parish BBQ in the Rectory garden was held to farewell and thank Fr Paul and Robyn Dalzell for their time in the parish during the parish interregnum.
Wine from parishioner Ian Staring’s vineyard was personally labelled for Fr Paul and Robyn.
Fr Paul will be finishing up in the parish after the Christmas services.
parish fete
November 2017
A wonderful parish Fete was held at St Matthew’s at Broadford under the guidance of John Patterson and the Fete Committee.
With many stalls, activities, food, entertainment and a Quilt display in the church, the community came out to support us.
With thanks to John for organising the Fete; the workers and helpers; those who donated goods and those who came to buy - a huge thank you.
parish bbq at Hanel’s
November 2017
With thanks to Carolyn andBlair Hanel for hosting the November Parish BBQ. With an amazing garden and surrounded by God’s beauty, a great time was had by all.
episcopal visit of bishop john
October 2017
All four centres of the parish joined together in October for the Episcopal visit of Bishop John Parkes to the parish.
church 4 kids
July 2017
A great afternoon with ten children under 6 and their parents taking part in Church 4 Kids.
With Rob Elliott reading the Bible story; Sarah Elliott organising the craft, and locum Fr Paul Dalzell organising the prayer time, the children (and parents) had a wonderful time.
How lovely to be able to witness the joy of these young children in church.
soup luncheon
July 2017
With the winter months with us, our monthly BBQ turned into a warming Soup Luncheon in July.
It was lovely to welcome past parishioners Heather and Hans deNiet, and also Carol Schafer to the lunch.
visitors and past parishioners
June 2017
It is always a joy to welcome back parishioners who have moved away from the parish.
On one Sunday in June, it was lovely to welcome Heather and Hans deNiet who had moved to Queensland; and also Sarah (nee Burge) and Paul Davidson and family back to Christ Church.
vale joan hiscock 1928 - 2017
June 2017
Long time parishioner Joan Hiscock who sadly died in June, had an amazing celebration of her life at her funeral at Christ Church, Kilmore.
Joan was a much loved parishioner, who in her time of worshipping at Christ Church, had been organist, Church Warden, Parish Councillor, Friendship Group Co-ordinator, Guild President and a friend to all.
Rest in peace dear Joan. You will be sadly missed.
pentecost sunday
June 2017
Christ Church was a ‘sea of red’ on Pentecost Sunday at Christ Church.
Our locum, Fr Paul Dalzell, had decorated the church with red balloons and streamers to welcome all on the Sunday morning.
Parish tradition has always had parishioners requested to wear red to church on this day - what an amazing effort everyone.
farewell fr kim benton
April 2017
After four years in the parish, it was with sadness that the parish farewelled Fr Kim and David as they left the parish to start life back in Fr Kim’s native homeland of New Zealand.
It was lovely that Bishop John joined us for the occasion, also farewelling Fr Kim on behalf of the whole Diocese.
Thank you Fr Kim for your ministry amongst us. God bless you both for your new journey in New Zealand.
parish BBQ
April 2017
Once a month we hold a parish luncheon - in the summer months a BBQ, and the winter months a ‘soup and casserole’ lunch.
In April, parishioners joined together at the home of Warden Robyn Whitehouse and husband Len for a time of fellowship and fun.
easter around the parish
April 2017
Christ is risen. He is risen indeed. Alleluia!
Easter celebrations around the parish at Christ Church, Kilmore; St Matthew’s, Broadford; and the Church of the Transfiguration at Pyalong.
Happy Easter everyone.
new chairs for christ church
April 2017
For many years, parishioners have often commented on how uncomfortable church pews were to sit through a church service. We listened! Following the renovations, it was decided to add some more comfortable seating for those with health issues who found the pews too hard.
With the help of Sarah and Rob Elliott (and a big help from their children!) and church warden Caroline, the chairs were assembled in time for Easter.
palm Sunday at Christ Church
April 2017
With renovations finished, it was a joy to be able to return to Christ Church in readiness for Palm Sunday.
The church looked amazing with the new paintwork, new carpet, and decorated with palms.
At the end of the service, parishioners helped Fr Kim celebrate his birthday.
christ church renovations finished
April 2017
After nearly four months, the renovations at Christ Church were completed. Many hands helped get the church back to ‘normal’ with pews, the font, organ and other furniture being returned; a final dust, polish and vacuum and all ready for Palm Sunday.
renovations at christ church continue
March 2017
The renovations at Christ Church continue under the guidance of parishioner and Project Manager Ian Staring. Work is on track for the church to be reopened by Easter.
Several working bees were held to assist in keeping costs down and to keep to schedule.
With thanks to everyone who pitched in to help.
HARVEST FESTIVALS
March 2017
On March 12th, the centres of Kilmore, Broadford and Tallarook all held their annual Harvest Festival during the morning services.
All food donated was then auctioned at a parish lunch with proceeds going towards Missions.
Induction of rev'd Maryann leonard(our former assistant priest) as priest in charge of Cobram
February 2017
On February 17th a number of parishioners from our parish travelled to Cobram for the Induction of our former Assistant Priest as Parish Priest of Cobram and Chaplain to the Cobram Anglican Grammar School.
It was a wonderful occasion as we witnessed the beginning of Rev'd Maryann's ministry in her new parish.
ABM AUSTRALIA DAY FUNDRAISER
January 2017
On Australia Day, a parish Chicken and Champagne luncheon was held as a fundraiser for ABM.
A great time was had by all, and over $200 was raised to go towards our parish contribution to ABM.
Thanks everyone!
FAREWELLING REVEREND MARYANN AND JOHN LEONARD FROM THE PARISH
January 2017
On January 15th parishioners farewelled Rev'd Maryann and husband John from the parish. The twelve months that Maryann's was to be with us had come to an end, and it was time to farewell her and John as Maryann prepared to take up her new ministry as Priest in Charge at Cobram and Chaplain to Cobram Anglican Grammar School.
Our love and blessings to Maryann and John and we wish them happiness in their new parish.
WORSHIPPING IN KILMORE
January 2017
With Christ Church closed for renovations, services will be held at the Senior Citizens Rooms in Kilmore at the usual time of 9.00am on Sunday morning.
As you can see from the photos below, we have settled in well into our temporary new 'space'.
RENOVATING CHRIST CHURCH
January 2017
January 1st saw the final service being held in Christ Church before the church was emptied on January 2nd of all furnishings in readiness for a complete renovation.
See separate page "CHRIST CHURCH RENOVATIONS 2017" for a pictorial blog and diary of events of the renovation works.
