The Parish of Baulkham Hills will celebrate its first-ever Community Fete on Sunday 21 September 2025, at the grounds of St Michael’s Primary School, Baulkham Hills.
Home to both St Michael’s Church and Our Lady of Lourdes Church, along with their two parish schools, the large community of 15,000 parishioners and 1,400 school children are preparing for a day that highlights its diversity, spirit, and hospitality. The fete is being welcomed as a joyful opportunity to strengthen parish life and open wide the doors of welcome to the Hills district.
Parishioners of the Parish of Baulkham Hills following their Jubilee pilgrimage at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta. Image: Facebook
The parish priest and organisers have described the fete as “a celebration of our people and their gifts – a chance to gather in friendship, enjoy one another’s company, and give thanks for the blessings of our community.”
Funds raised through this event will be used to carry out repairs to both the Churches and the accompanying Parish Office as well as assisting those needy in the community.
A composite image of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, St Michael’s and St Michael’s Old Church, part of the Parish of Baulkham Hills. Images: Diocese of Parramatta and Facebook
The day promises plenty of colour and excitement. Children can look forward to rides and face painting, while families will be entertained by the ever-popular chocolate wheel. Music and performance will feature strongly, with various school bands and arts groups from both parish schools as well as neighbouring parish schools sharing their talents. There will also be a Dance Troupe performance and a Martial Arts performance.
Food will be another highlight, with parishioners hosting international food stalls to showcase the rich cultural tapestry of the parish. Organisers say the stalls reflect not only culinary skill but also the generosity of spirit that has shaped the life of the parish.
As this is the parish’s first fete, excitement is building across both churches and schools. The hope is that the celebration will become a cherished tradition – one that fosters deeper connections within the parish while extending a warm welcome to the broader community.
Children are seen during celebrations for the Golden Jubilee of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Baulkham Hills, in October 2019. Image: Diocese of Parramatta
The Parish of Baulkham Hills warmly invites all parishioners, families, and neighbours to join in a day of faith, food, fun, and friendship.
Sunday, 21 September 2025,10.00am to 4.00pm
St Michael’s Primary School Grounds, Baulkham Hills
For more information, or to get involved, please contact the Parish Office on (02) 9639 0598 or visit www.parishofbaulkhamhills.org.au.
