Evensong for the Annunciation
In 36 years of ordained ministry I cannot recall the number of times I have said to innumerable people, “Public worship is not entertainment.” How blessed we are though at St Paul’s to be able to offer God our prayer and praise through the skill and artistry of so many gifted musicians. Evensong on the […]
Prayer Bears in Bury
Our Centenary Prayer Bear Campaign has wide appeal thanks to the simple, but powerful, intention of spreading love and comfort wherever it is needed. These furry heroes are dispatched far and wide, and some have even made it back to Bury Hospice where Fr Hugh served as chaplain for 24 years. Transport and introductions were […]
Prayer Book Society
The Book of Common Prayer has been central to Anglican worship since its introduction in 1549, as a revolutionary text that has gone on to influence not only Christian worship, but the very language we use. The Prayer Book Society has been working tirelessly for more than 50 years to keep the Prayer Book at […]
Pot Luck Lunch
On February 23rd, straight after the morning service, 37 members and friends of the congregation, plus three standing room only, partook of a delicious lunch of home-made lasagne, in the first of Pot Luck Lunch in aid of our Centenary Appeal fund. The lunch, prepared by Alison and Helen Henry was a delicious home-made lasagne, […]
Centenary Evensong
A congregation of some 90 people attended a service of Evensong on Wednesday 19th February to mark the Consecration of St Paul’s Church on that exact day in 1925. M. Beffre, the Minister of the Interior represented the Government, along with Eric Blair, the Honorary British Consul and M. Jean d’Haussonville the French Ambassador to […]
Prayer Time at St Paul’s
While prayer is a very important part of every Christian’s life and practice, every single person encounters times when they need to turn to God for support, comfort or simply a brief period of peace in a tumultuous day. That is the thinking behind Fr Hugh’s initiative to ensure the church building is open for […]
Bears to Africa with Mission En France
Mission En France is a humanitarian charity which in 2023 dedicated 99.19% of its funds to humanitarian efforts in the field. This is possible thanks to the support received from the Government of the Principality of Monaco and the support of its private patrons. As a result, Mission En France can adapt the deployment of […]
Byzantine Rite
On the evening of 2 February the Chaplain of St Paul’s Anglican Church was invited to attend a Candlemas service of the Byzantine Rite at St Charles, Monaco. The Holy Communion service was officiated by the vicar of the eparchy of Baalbek in Lebanon and was set to sung liturgy in French, Arabic and Greek. […]
St Vincent de Paul Donation – Prayer Bears
The Chaplain was very pleased to present the Society of St Vincent de Paul with a cheque for two thousand euros (photograph). The money was raised via sponsorship of Centenary Prayer Bears. The Society was immensely grateful for the difference this will make in their work with the homeless and vulnerable along the Riviera. The […]
Chalice
The O’Learghusa chalice, sold in 2021 as ‘an exceptionally rare Irish silver-gilt chalice, circa 1480’, came to Monaco for display at the Princess Grace Irish Library on January 22, 2025, for one evening only, following its recent use in mass at the Prince’s Palace. It was a real privilege to have this sacred item brought […]
