Our parish welcomed a full gathering for this year’s Advent Wreath Making Workshop, and it proved to be a truly joyful start to the season. Under the gentle guidance of our florist, participants crafted their own beautiful festive wreaths, each one unique and full of
Advent at St Ann’s – Parish News and Updates “Rise, Shine, for Your Light Has Come” (Isaiah 60:1) As we begin the beautiful season of Advent – a season of hope, a place of solace – we warmly welcome you to journey with us at St Ann’s
Our 60+ Club enjoyed a delightful clay making workshop this Wednesday (26th November 2025), led by Sr Ursula with her usual patience and creativity. Everyone took part and crafted their own Christmas-themed pieces, from stars to other festive designs, each shaped with care and guided
Parish Newsletter Advent opens before us as a season where light slowly enters our ordinary days. It is a reminder that God walks with us, renews us, and invites us to carry His peace into our community. Each act of kindness becomes a small flame
Parish Newsletter – Sunday 16th November 2025 As we approach the end of the liturgical year, we reflected on the dignity of work in this Sunday’s readings. Saint Paul reminds us that every task becomes meaningful when carried out with faith and love, and the Gospel
We are deeply grateful to the Sisters of the Holy Cross (Heilig Kreuz) in Altötting, Germany, for their generous gift of a beautiful monstrance of the Blessed Sacrament to St Ann’s Catholic Church, Kingston Hill. The monstrance, brought to us by Sr Ursula Eberhard, is a
Parish Newsletter – Sunday 9 November 2025 Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Message from Fr James Raj “You are God’s temple, and God’s Spirit dwells in you.” (1 Corinthians 3:16)Each of us carries God’s presence within – a living temple of His Spirit. Let us
All Saints Sunday at St Ann’s Sunday 2nd November 2025 This week, we celebrate All Saints’ Day with great joy as our children join the Saints Parade dressed as their favourite saints. Their creativity and enthusiasm remind us that holiness begins in our everyday lives. A heartfelt
Finding God in Silence: Teachings of the Desert Fathers Fr James Raj – St Ann’s Catholic Church, Kingston Hill25 October 2025 “Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10) Dear friends, today we reflect on silence — the forgotten language of God. Our world is crowded
Parish Newsletter – 26 October 2025 Our latest parish newsletter is now available to read online. In this week’s edition, Fr James reflects on the humble heart that God delights in. As Jesus reminds us, “Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who