Canada Day at Kotara

Our Parish had a Canada Day Celebration 🍁 on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Good Shepherd Parish Hall, 99 Joslin Street, Kotara. It was quite well attended with good food and good fellowship to share. Attached are some photos of the event Although it was not intended as...

Pentecost Sunday

Pentecost Sunday 24 May 2026 and there is a lot of β€˜red’ present in the Church to celebrate the occasion. Attached are some Photos of our congregation from today News: We are buying a defibrillator for our hall & there will be a familiarisation day Bishop Sonia will be with us on 7 June for...

Guidance for Final Arrangements

Our parish has introduced a Funeral & Burial Final Arrangement Form to help individuals and families thoughtfully plan Christian funerals in advance. This resource allows you to reflect on your faith, select biblical readings and hymns, and ease the burden on loved ones during difficult times. Copies are available HERE or at the back of...

Be a Friend of the Good Shepherd

You once had a connection with the Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd in Kotara South, New South Wales – perhaps through your Baptism, Confirmation, or Wedding, or through groups such as Mainly Music, Play Group, Youth Group, Craft Group, Embroidery Group, Garden Club, GFS ( Girls’ Friendly Society), or CEBS (Church of England Boys’...

The Ministry of Anointing The Sick

People often turned to Jesus for healing sometimes for themselves and sometimes for others. Jesus brought healing and peace by his words and his touch. Many found healing and peace simply by being with him. Jesus sent his disciples out with the authority to heal the sick as part of their work in spreading the...

Christmas & Pre-Christmas Services

Amidst our global reality, and our personal lives, we get to share a familiar story: the Nativity. In this very humble tale of a child’s birth we look for inspiration and light, and we see a message about love that carries us through each day. We all come to this time of Advent with our...

Commissioning of Fr Anthony

On 6th November 2025 our new Priest-in-Charge, Fr Anthony Divinagracia, was commissioned by Bishop Peter Stewart before a congregation of Parishioners, visiting dignatories and clergy. Here are some of the photos of that joyous occasion. WELCOME FR ANTHONY & FAMILY Β Β 

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