Ministries
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Visiting and Pastoral Care
Kilcoy Hospital Aloaka Lodge, Kilcoy Woodford Manor, Woodford Home Visits including Home Communion Phone Support Prayer and Spiritual Development Prayer Support Study Groups Quiet Day Occasional Parish retreat days with time for quiet reflection - getting away from the hustle & bustle of everyday life for a short while - time to listen & pray & commune with nature & with God. Mission Support and Outreach ABM Bush Church Aid Christmas Bowl Act for Peace Youth Ministries Primary and Secondary School Religious Education School Chaplaincy Support in Kilcoy and Woodford / Delaneys Creek Care for the Needy St Mary's Pantry situated in the Kilcoy Church Hall, 67 William Street Kilcoy', provides grocery packs for individuals and families. Non-perishable food, frozen food, bread etc are collected and held for distribution. The Pantry is open: Thursdays 9am to 12 noon or by appointment. Phone: 07 5497 1015 or 0447 512 818 Donations of food items and financial support are very welcome. The Anglican Op Shop in Woodford assists with clothing when needed. Our Parish joins with the Stanley River Catholic Parish to support people in need through the local Vinnies (St Vincent de Paul Society) based in Woodford and Kilcoy. Families Family Fun Days Volunteers The Parish could not function without the generous help of a large band of volunteers who carry out cleaning, maintenance, gardening, cooking, flower arranging, office and technical assistance, working in the Op Shop, and serving as Liturgical Assistants and readers, and a host of other activities. In appreciation of the work of our volunteers, a luncheon is held in Kilcoy and a high-tea Woodford at the end of each year. Art Show An Art Show is occasionally held in St Matthias, Woodford with inspiring displays by a number of local artists and others from our wider region. |
Guilds
Our Guilds meet monthly. Among their special ministries are catering and providing refreshments for funerals and assisting with various events. Op Shop The Anglican Op Shop, which is situated behind St. Matthias' Woodford, and run entirely by volunteers, provides low-cost clothing, furniture and household goods, with all profits going to support the work of the parish. The Op Shop is open on Monday-Friday from 9:00-3:00 and 9:00-12.00 on Saturday. Phone: 07 5496 1893 |