We had a wonderful turn-out of helpers and saleable items for our stalls at Coles Hall.  With a guaranteed passing trade, the sausage sizzle was a huge success (Go Democracy Sausages!) and the baked goodies, hand crafts, plants and produce sold like the proverbial hot cakes.  Apart from a few jars of preserves and a couple of plants (now available at the front of the church) it was a sellout success.  

Add to this success the number of people who took advantage of the open doors of All Souls’ Church.  Many locals were unaware of our hidden treasures and came to admire and enjoy a tea or coffee.  The enthusiasm was encouraging.  It is hoped that the word will be spread and more interest will be forthcoming.  

Thank you everyone who provided and participated.  It was heartening to see so many parishioners chatting and enjoying a busy day.  The financial benefits are still being evaluated, but they certainly made the effort worth while.  

On Wednesday 15th May, Michele Hill brought her group of 25 William Morris enthusiasts to marvel at our wonderful windows.  The morning tea was appreciated, as always, and there were many questions about, not only the Morris windows, but the embroidery on the altar cloths, the church history and all of the other windows. 

Our church has so many points of interest for visitors.  Thanks to those who provided food, set up, welcomed, served, chatted and tidied up.  A few hours of enjoyable company earned the parish nearly $700.  

The Rev’d Julia Denny-Dimitriou will join All Souls’ Parish as Priest-in-Charge at the end of June.  Julia is currently chaplain at St Peter’s Woodlands, her husband Nic  is Priest-in-Charge at Coromandel Valley, and they have two children in Year 12.  

We look forward to welcoming Julia and her family into our Parish and community.  Julia’s commissioning will be held at a date yet to be announced.  WATCH THIS SPACE.  

Come along with your favourite casserole, lasagna, curry or ‘whatever’ to share with friends and family.  Bring your favourite beverage too.  

We have a guest speaker to make the evening even more interesting.  Michele Hill will give a talk about her extensive knowledge of William Morris (YES the designer of our beautiful windows), with an interesting extra topic.  You will have to come  along to find out!  

Please put your name down on the sheet at the entrance to the church and come prepared to have a very enjoyable evening. 

The Annual Vestry Meeting was held on Sunday 31st March with a pleasing attendance of Parishioners.  Following receipt of  reports, the following people offered their services to the Parish in various capacities:  
Rector’s Warden               Sarah Blunt
People’s Warden               Colin McLeay
Parish  Council                    Alison Brookman
                                                      Suzette Crees
                                                      Ann Peisley
Synod Representative   David Robinson

Please support these Parishioners with your prayers and assistance as they endeavour to guide the Parish during this period of transition.