Welcome to St John’s
Anglican Parish of Dee Why
St John’s Anglican Church acknowledges the traditional custodians of this land and pays respect to all Aboriginal people, and to their families past and present.
Upcoming Church Events
Please join us at 10:00am to celebrate the our Solemn Eucharist by clicking on the image above to be taken to our dedicated YouTube page.
The Norfolk Island Pine outside the Rectory in Oaks Avenue has experienced a few disasters over the years. In 2020, it lost its top in a windstorm (as well as over 200 grenade-sized immature pine cones!) just before the Christmas Carols Service.
Two days after Christmas last year, it was struck by lightning, causing damage not only to the tree but electrical appliances and circuitry in the church and rectory.
Since then, it has been gradually deteriorating. Three arborist’s reports have confirmed what we feared: the tree is dying. Even in its current state, it could be a danger to cars, buildings and people in a heavy storm.
Unfortunately, the advice we have received is that the tree must be removed.
A pair of magpies are currently raising their babies in the nest they have built there. The chicks should be leaving the nest in the next few weeks, so we have a narrow window in which to remove the tree before the magpies start again. Removal is scheduled for Wednesday, 9 October.
If you wish to say goodbye to a much-loved tree that has been part of the Oaks Avenue streetscape for several decades, you should do so soon.
Bon Voyage: We say farewell to Father Steven and Deacon Sandra as they leave
this week on Long Service Leave. Father Howard and Father Michael Deasey will be
celebrating and preaching on the Sundays they are away. Father Howard is Locum
Tenens in their absence. Please give them your full support.
Announcements
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Recent News
Live Streaming
St John’s has recently upgraded both video and audio capabilities in order to reach out to all of our parishioners. We are now able to use both fixed and roaming cameras to both stream and record our services and other events throughout the year.
Follow the link to our recent service
Pins and Needles
A huge congratulations to the Pins and Needles group who, thanks to their wonderful skills, made $2600 from their recent stall! The money raised is to be used for purchasing more materials and sending goods to communities in need.
Playtime
Playtime is during school term times and start at 9.30am till 11.15 am on Mondays. For further enquires you can contact the office or Lynette Johnson on 0408254125
All are most welcome. Please direct all inquiries to the Parish office.
Visit Us
Cnr of Oaks Ave and Avon Rd
(Entrance to Parish Centre is on Avon Rd)
Dee Why, NSW
Office Hours
Monday–Friday
9:00am–1:00pm
Phone
02 9971 8694
Email
office@stjohnsdeewhy.org.au