Skipton - Victoria - Australia

'Home of the platypus'

The Combined Churches of Skipton

There are three churches in Skipton:

  • St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 46 Montgomery Street, in  famous for its gargoyles;
  • Christ Church, Anglican Church at 1 Montgomery Street; and
  • St John's Catholic Church in Anderson Street.

The respective Congregation's Altar Societies and Guild Members have traditionally combined over the years to share the responsibilities for the organisation of two Annual Ecumenical Services:

  • "Carols By Candlelight" and
  • "World Day of Prayer" Services, taking turns to host these special Ecumenical Services.

The Clergy of the respective three Churches too get together on these occasions and also share with the Friends of the RSL to fulfill specific roles as part of the Anzac Day Service on 25th April, joining the March at the Primary School, and being a part of the Wreath Laying Ceremony which over the years has been quite special.

Also many individual Ministers/Priests have attempted to attend Skipton's Remembrance Day Service in November and whenever possible, tending the sick and visiting the Hospital.

As numbers attending weekly services has lessened so too have the numbers of the dedicated parishioners who (despite their reducing numbers) continue to maintain these wonderful historically significant churches. 

Although the Congregations are smaller the buildings continue to need significant maintenance. Costs of Insurances increase and maintenance is left to those smaller numbers to maintain.

Skipton Historical Society has wonderful records of the church buildings dating back to their origins.  It is the current generation's turn to step up to do their bit to preserve history.

Well worth a visit to learn more about the history of these wonderful structures.

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church:  

Contact Stewart or Belle 5349 5553 with all enquiries.

Services have resumed at St Andrew’s and the Presbyterian Congregation of Skipton and Lismore. 

Times as below:

  • Week One        9 am Skipton 
  • Week One       11 am Lismore
  • Week Two      10 am Skipton
  • Week Three    10 am Skipton
  • Week Four      10 am Skipton
  • Week Five      10 am Skipton

Please Note: we will be observing the COVID Safe Regulations; Hand Sanitising, Recording Contacts and 1.5m Social Distancing. 

Thus we will not be able to have more than 20 people present each Service. 

Anglican Parish of Skipton and Beaufort

CHRIST CHURCH SKIPTON

Corner of Scott Street and Montgomery Street Skipton.

Contact – 53403515 for enquiries

Church services for 2021

will be 9.00 am

on the 2nd  &  4th Sundays of each month.

Catholic Parish of Linton

Catholic Mass Times St Peter’s Parish of Linton

Communities of Linton, Skipton, Smythesdale and Snake Valley

Parish Priest Fr Kevin Maloney, 5331 4981 508 Leith Street Redan

St Patricks Cathedral 5331 2933 / ballarat@ballarat.catholic.org.au

MASS TIMES

CURRENTLY NO MASSES DUE TO COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS

In regional Victoria, including our Diocese of Ballarat, Stage 3 restrictions will apply from midnight tomorrow (August 5). The restrictions will apply until September 13.

The regulations require that “religious ceremonies and private worship” be “broadcast only”. This means that our churches and chapels will be closed to the general public. It will still be possible to live stream Masses or other services from churches or chapels, although this would only involve those necessary to conduct the services and enable the live streaming. For information about Masses online, you could go to our diocesan website at www.ballarat.catholic.org.au   

Online Services Available on You Tube daily as well.

CURRENT CHURCH UPDATE

Due to the most recent COVID 19 Social Distancing Rules and Current Victorian State Government Stage 3 Restrictions there are currently NO CHURCH SERVICES being held in any of the Churches in Skipton during the period of restriction.

Due to the State of Emergency in Victoria, further update will be announced regarding COVID 19 when situation has been reviewed.

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St Peter’s Catholic Parish of Linton

Communities of Linton, Skipton, Smythesdale & Snake Valley

* Parish Priest: Fr. Kevin Maloney, 508 Leith Street, Redan

* Phone: 53 314 981 kevin.maloney@ballarat.catholic.org.au

* Assistant Priest: Fr. Eladio Lizada OSJ Ph: 0450 017 007

* eladio.lizada@ballarat.catholic.org.au

* Linton Parish Safeguarding Officer: Cecelia Rowberry

St Patricks Cathedral 5331 2933 / ballarat@ballarat.catholic.org.au

Diocesan website at www.ballarat.catholic.org.au   

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church:

 Contact Stewart or Belle 5349 5553

with all enquiries.

 Anglican Parish of Beaufort & Skipton

Contact – 53403515 for enquiries

Letter From The Bishop

Dear Parishioners

Here is the latest correspondence from Bishop Paul regarding the Closure of Churches for the next 6 weeks from 3rd August to 13th September 2020.

 LETTER FROM THE BISHOP

 Hello Everyone,

As you would be aware, the Victorian government has introduced further restrictions to counter the renewed spread of COVID-19.

In regional Victoria, including our Diocese of Ballarat, Stage 3 restrictions will apply from midnight tomorrow (August 5). The restrictions will apply until September 13.

The regulations require that “religious ceremonies and private worship” be “broadcast only”. This means that our churches and chapels will be closed to the general public. It will still be possible to live stream Masses or other services from churches or chapels, although this would only involve those necessary to conduct the services and enable the live streaming. For information about Masses online, you could go to our diocesan website at www.ballarat.catholic.org.au   

In regional Victoria, there are exceptions for weddings and funerals, though with limited numbers. For weddings, there may only be 5 people (the couple, two witnesses and the celebrant). For funerals, there may be up to 10 people, plus those conducting the funeral.

It is very sad that we will not be able to gather for Mass in the coming weeks. However, medical advice indicates that the restrictions are necessary for the health of the community. I hope and pray that these steps will be effective in reducing the impact of the pandemic and that we will be able to come together again soon to give thanks to God. In the meantime, we can pray anywhere and anytime in our own heart. Families can pray together at home. We might also pray with others online or simply with a phone call.

Christ promised to be with us always. May we know his presence in the weeks ahead.

Peace be with you.

God bless you all.

Bishop  Paul Bird CSsR

Bishop of the Diocese of Ballarat.

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