Blessing of the animals - feast of st Francis

October 2023

On Sunday 8th October we celebrated the Feast of St Francis and had the Blessing of the Animals.

"All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small....." so we sang at church during the Sunday Eucharist at Christ Church, Kilmore.

With two very well behaved dogs being blessed; and a photo of a cat (who was unable to come to church) being blessed; and the introduction of Fr David’s puppet cat “Brother Simon”, a great celebration was had.

Ecumenical welcome to Fr David Kerr

August 2023

A lovely morning was held at St Matthew's, Broadford on Sunday 6th August when all the Christian churches of the district came together to officially welcome Fr David to the area. With representatives of the Roman Catholic parish, Salvation Army, and Uniting Church joining us (apologies if we have missed any one out), it was a joy to celebrate and worship together.


art show at kangaroo flat

July 2023

The Parish of Kangaroo Flat in the Bendigo Diocese held their Winter Art Show at St Mary's Anglican Church, where our own Parish Priest, Fr David Kerr, had entered several pieces of his own artwork. Parishioners Sherine and Caroline were joined by Fr David for the Friday afternoon viewing, with more parishioners attending on Saturday.

winter appeal soup luncheon

July 2023

After the Sunday services, a Parish Soup Luncheon was held in aid of the Diocesan Anglicare Winter Appeal. All money donated for the luncheon was donated to Anglicare, and all tinned foods donated given to the local Love In Action group for those in need in the community.

Thank you everyone for your support.


op shop luncheon

June 2023

As a parish, we are always so very appreciative of our wonderful volunteers who help in our Op Shop. These amazing people give their time and talents in sorting, selling, assisting, tidying, recycling and so much more. Without them, our Op Shop wouldn't survive.
During the course of the year, we take time out to thank our workers with a wonderful lunch to thank them for all their work.
This week was another such luncheon at Christ Church where many of our volunteers were shown the appreciation of the parish.
God bless our volunteers!

feast of pentecost

May 2023

The Feast of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended on us. What a great day for the first Sunday for our new Priest-in-Charge, Fr David Kerr.

The ‘wear red to church’ memo was received and a wonderful occasion to embrace the new ministry of Fr David.

Induction of Fr David kerr

May 2023

The Induction of our new Priest-in-Charge, Fr David Kerr, took place on 27th May at Christ Church, Kilmore.

With support from clergy around the Diocese, and parishioners from all four centres of the parish, a wonderful occasion was held.

Symbols of Ministry were offered to Fr David by members of the parish, and the speech of welcome was made by Warden Rebecca Jones.

Historical society visit Christ church

May 2023

A lovely evening was held at Christ Church when the Kilmore Historical Society and Parishioners joined together to listen to Guest Speakers Glen and Catherine Turnbull talk on the history of our great building.

Thank you Glen and Catherine for coming and for sharing your knowledge on the history of the oldest church in our Diocese.

farewell Fr André and Patty du plooy

April 2023

After just over five years with us, it was with sadness that we farewelled Fr André and Patty Du Plooy in April.

A wonderful celebration of their ministry with us was held with a time to reflect over the past five years and give thanks to these two lovely people.

Speeches at Christ Church came from many in the congregation with a common theme of gratitude and thanks.

May God bless you both André and Patty, and blessings to the Cooperative Ministry of Euroa and Murchison and your future journey of God together.

Palm Sunday, Holy week and Easter

March 2023

What an amazing eight days from Palm Sunday through to Easter Day as we journey with Our Lord on his final journey to the Cross and Resurrection.

Good friday appeal

March 2023

Thirty pieces of silver was the price for which Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus, in the account in Matthew’s Gospel.

Each year from Easter to Good Friday, parishioners donate their loose change (encouraged to give their own 30 pieces of silver) to a large glass jar, and on Good Friday, all money raised is donated to the local Fire Brigade to go to the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

shrove Tuesday

February 2023

With Ash Wednesday the following day, parishioners gathered at Christ Church on Shrove Tuesday to ceremonially remove the flowers from the church; partake in a pancake supper, and burn palm crosses to make the Ash for the Ash Wednesday ceremonies.

Australia Day

January 2023

With acknowledgement to the Tungurong people, whose land the parish lies, we celebrated and gave thanks to God for this wonderful country of ours on Australia Day.