Our Parish had a Canada Day Celebration π 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...
Rectors Report to Parish
Fr Anthony’s Report to the Parish can be viewed by clicking on the link below RECTORS REPORT TO PARISH COUNCIL
Pentecost Sunday
Pentecost Sunday 24 May 2026 and there is a lot of βredβ 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...
Mens Breakfast – 2nd Saturday of the month
All men are invited. We normally gather in the Parish Office (101 Joslin Street, Kotara South) around 8am.
Good Shepherd Christmas Party
was held at Kotara Bowling Club on Sunday 14th December 2025. The party was at 12 Noon following our Eucharist Service and there was a good roll-up of about 30 Parishioners. Click the Home Page photo for other photos of the occasion…
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