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Art display inside a church with framed paintings and artwork on tables, a crucifix on the wall, and brick walls.

St Michael’s Markets

Each March and October we hold our St Michael's Markets. St Michael’s comes alive with treasure hunters, keen to find a bargain at the many tables scattered around the church. Goods for sale include: art works, clothes, books, bric-a-brac, CDs, vinyls and DVDs, and a cake stall of freshly baked cakes and other goodies. This event provides a fund raising opportunity for us to give financially to different local community organisations that are nominated each year as our recipient. In the past we have supported:

  • Hunt 4 Homeless – a local group of volunteers who provide weekend meals to those who are homeless and disadvantaged in the local community.

  • 3rd Space (formerly 139 Club) – a community organisation that provides practical supports to people who are homeless

  • Open Doors – a LGBTI youth service operating in Fortitude Valley.

  • DV Connect - (our current partner), providing assistance to those affected by domestic violence.

Soiree

Another event on the calendar, in the middle of the year, the Soiree lets its hair down for a relaxed Friday evening of wine and cheese, and fine music - including jazz. A showcase of musical talent, from within the parish community, the local community and the broader Brisbane context, create a mellow ambience. A chilled and enjoyable way to finish the week and see in the weekend! Proceeds support the New Farm Neighbourhood Centre and other projects.

A cheese and charcuterie board with grapes, crackers, cheese slices, and dips, along with a glass of red wine on a rustic wooden table, with a small potted plant nearby.

Pet Blessing

World Animal Day and St Francis’ Festival

People gathered in a church, with some kneeling or sitting on the carpet while others stand, surrounded by dogs and dogs' owners, during a religious service or ritual.

World Animal Day was started in 1931 at a convention of ecologists in Florence, as a way of highlighting the plight of endangered species. October 4 was chosen as World Animal Day, as it is the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi – the patron saint of animals.

Here at St Michael and All Angels we have on previous occasions acknowledged this day with a week of events. During the week of the festival Fr Olaf has visited the RSPCA Brisbane Animal Care Campus at Wacol to bless the animals being looked after there. In the past, on the Saturday of the festival we have had a fair day with petting zoo, sausage sizzle, arts and crafts and an RSPCA promotional stand. The Sunday of the festival is a celebration of St Francis, with a blessing of the animals. This Sunday morning Eucharist is a special one, with many from the community bringing their furry friends to receive a blessing. All funds raised over this weekend are donated to the RSPCA.

Anglicare

In November/ December, St Michael’s collects donations for those in need being supported by Anglicare Southern Qld - the Anglican Church of Southern Qld’s community service agency. Non-perishable food and basic toiletries are placed under the parish Christmas tree, to be collected by an Anglicare representative before Christmas.

Anglican Schools

St Michael’s has various connections with Anglican schools in the Brisbane area. Anglican schools offer a range of options:

  • Co-educational and single-sex schools

  • Day and boarding

  • Metropolitan, suburban and regional.