EASTER AT THE OLD FRIARY
• GOOD FRIDAY 18 APRIL 2025 at 3.00 pm
A service of Veneration of the Cross with a Reflection on seven words from the Cross.
• EASTER DAY 20 APRIL 5.30 pm
Celebrant: Reverend Sandra Kjellgren
EASTER AT THE OLD FRIARY
• GOOD FRIDAY 18 APRIL 2025 at 3.00 pm
A service of Veneration of the Cross with a Reflection on seven words from the Cross.
• EASTER DAY 20 APRIL 5.30 pm
Celebrant: Reverend Sandra Kjellgren
Visit of Br Merric of Taizé to the Old Friary - Tuesday, 11 March 2025, at 1 pm
We were very pleased that on the 11th March, 2025, we welcomed Brother Merric from Taize to the Old Friary for lunch to meet some members of the community, to see the Chapel and hear a little of its history. Fr Paul , Rector of Bulimba Parish,, accompanied him. A 'bring a plate' lunch provided quite a feast. There was lots of chatter, questioning and especially Br Merric sharing his journey to become a brother in Taize and what life is like in that commune in France. It was wonderful to have Br Merric among us and to pray together.
Our Taize-style services have been held on the first Sunday of each month for over thirty years and Br Merric's memorable visit will enrich our Taize prayers into the future.
To find out more about the Taizé community in France, please visit www.taize.fr
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CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE AT THE OLD FRIARY
Christmas Eve at the Old Friary
"Port and pud" at 6 pm (hosted by the Friary Community)
Christmas Eucharist at 7 pm (celebrated by Rev Sandra Kjellgren).
We brought our best Christmas carol singing voices for Christmas celebrations in the beautiful chapel and (very green) grounds. Port and pud was provided and additional delicacies were volunteered by attendees!
Where: Old Friary, 139 Brookfield Road Kenmore Hills.
When: Tuesday 24th December 2024
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28 Sep 2024: The Friary Community, WCCM and the Anglican Labyrinth Resource Group held a beautiful Meditation Morning and Labyrinth Walk upon the theme of:
‘WALKING THE LABYRINTH - AN INNER PILGRIMAGE’
Ever wanted to travel to Iona, visit its sacred places and walk the ‘St Columba Labyrinth’? Fresh from their recent trip there, Randal and Susan Dennings will facilitate an imaginal Ionian pilgrimage for us all.
I wonder what you will be seeking as you walk there as a pilgrim?
When: Saturday 28th September 2024 at 9 am for 9:30 start until 12.30 p.m. A light morning tea was included. Feel free to bring a plate to share.
Where: Old Friary, 139 Brookfield Road Kenmore Hills.
On site parking available.
Cost: Gold Coin donation.
To RSVP or any queries contact Meredith Nicholls 0401881603
meredithnich7@gmail.com; by 23rd September
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Prayer Gathering to support the work of School Chaplains
was held on SATURDAY, 7 September 2024 4 – 5 pm
Chapel of St Mary, St Francis and St Clare at OLD FRIARY
Chaplains provided prayer points for this event
It is to be hoped that further prayer gatherings will be held from time to time.
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FEAST OF ST COLUMBA [COLUM CILLE] at the Old Friary, Kenmore Hills
On Sunday the 9th June we celebrated a Feast of Thanksgiving for the life of St Columba (Colum Cille) of Iona as we explored his life and mission. A period of reflection and prayer was offered with participants invited to pray in the beautiful grounds of Old Friary using the Labyrinth and Old Friary gardens.
The afternoon rounded off with an Ecumenical Celtic Eucharist in the Chapel at 5.30pm when we offered thanks to God for the life and work of Colum Cille and all that he has to offer us.
Presented by Rev’d Sandra Kjellgren and Old Friary Worship Community
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Wonderful Christmas Recorder Concert
held Sunday 3 December 2023 at 2 pm
Saturday 22nd July 2023 at the Old Friary
"Praying with a Labyrinth"
Visit by Probus Club Sherwood for History Tour of site
5 May 2023