Sunday School Christingle
Sunday School enjoyed a busy Advent season, learning about the preparations for Christmas and key people in the story of Jesus’ birth. We also made a herd of donkeys and learnt the words to the song Little Donkey in anticipation of a memorable Christingle play. And so it was…always joyful, chaotic and somewhat under-rehearsed, the […]
The Chaplain’s Global Wreath Laying Project
In line with his well-known passionate commitment to the Act of Remembrance, Fr Hugh spearheaded a research programme at St Anselm Hall in the University of Manchester in 2019. With undergraduate and postgraduate support the biographies of those listed on the War Memorial in the Hall Chapel were researched and the final work was entitled, […]
9 Lessons & Carols 2024
On Sunday the 15th of December St Paul’s Anglican Church in Monte Carlo held its traditional 9 Lessons and Carols service in the presence of Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert and Princess Charlene, in a church that was full to standing room only. In his introductory remarks the chaplain, Fr Hugh, spoke of the need […]
The Career of Douglas Haig – The Commander and the Chaplain
Our thanks to Geroge D Fortune for this report: On Friday 8 November as part of Remembrance, St.Paul’s organised a lecture on FM Earl Haig, who following World War I, divided public opinion. Many held him responsible for the awful atrocities and conditions in the trenches of the Somme, Ypres and Flanders, – while many […]
Kermesse
St Paul’s Mince Pies at the Kermesse Café Stand On 7 December, the 54th Kermesse Oecumenique took place in the Chapiteau. Decked with delicious mince pies, cookies, cup cakes, banana breads — all homemade — St Paul’s café stand spread Christmas cheer to all who attended. All fare was generously made by our congregants and […]
A Superb 9th Edition of Handel’s Messiah
Our thanks to Gideon Levingston for this report: Saturday 23rd November saw a most riveting full house performance of the Messiah at St Paul’s. The uncut version being masterfully put together by the orchestral and choir director Errol Girdlestone. The orchestra was drawn from the ranks of the Monte Carlo Opera Orchestra who are full-time […]
Kermesse – Saturday 7th December 10-1600hrs
Can you believe it’s that time of year already?! Come on down to the Chapiteau in Fontvielle on December 7th to the Kermesse and help raise money for the good works of Monaco’s parishes…and grab yourself a bargain or tasty goodies. As usual, St Paul’s will be looking after the coffee and cakes, plus a […]
Dates for your diary – Advent 2024
In the run up to Christmas, St Paul’s Monaco has many special services. All of our Advent services are listed below and if you require any further information, the Chaplain will be more than happy to assist. As well as the services below, our regular services will run as usual. Find the times of all […]
CWG Bordighera
On Tuesday 12th November, Monaco members of the RBL took part in a poignant ecumenical service at the CWG at Bordighera. Tim Morley the Nice-Monaco Standard Bearer was meticulous, the Honorary British Consul to Monaco, Eric Blair laid a wreath alongside various others. The cemetery itself contains 72 Commonwealth burials of the First World War, and 12 Austrian war graves. Group Captain Andy Calame, a member of The King’s Honorary Bodyguard and Branch member was also in attendance. Numbers continue to grow supporting this Act of Remembrance.
Remembrance Sunday 2024
The Remembrance Service at St Paul’s was well attended and a fitting tribute to both the fallen of the two World Wars and to all those men and women who have served and sacrificed in the defence of liberty and democracy.
