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The Parish of New Hope
Goulds
History
In 1956 under the leadership of the Rev. W .F. Ralph plans were put in place to combine the two congregations of Presentation and St. Matthew's. After several years of great discussion and much hard work breaking of the ground ceremony took place on Whitsunday, May 21, 1961. In the previous year the name St. Christopher was chosen as the name for the new church and a sign was erected on the property. However, at a meeting on October 15, 1962, the Rector, The Rev Canon G. Martin informed the congregation that St. Christopher could not be used as the name was not on the official calender of churches. A lengthy discussion occurred and the name St. Paul was chosen.
On October 28, 1962, on the feast of St. Simon and St. Jude the corner stone for St. Paul's was laid by the Rt. Rev. J. A. Meaden. The church was officially opened and dedicated on December 8, 1963. After many years of hard work and much determination St. Paul's was consecrated on October 22, 1978 by the Rt. Rev. R. L. Seaborn.
The congregation was a part of the parish of Petty Harbour until June 1990, when they took on the responsibility of a self supporting parish. Today, the church of St. Paul's Gould/Kilbride, is ministering to a diverse congregation in a growing area of St. John's. Our services are both traditional and contemporary.
Personnel
Rector: The Rev. Lynn Courage
Wardens: Helen Stevenson
David Wilson
Organist and Choir Director: Edward Chaytor
Address & Contact Info
Post Office Box 9, Goulds, A1S 1G3
Office Telephone: 368-3078
Cell Phone: 693-1622
E-mail Address: n/a
Schedule of Services
10:00 am Holy Eucharist - BAS
The sacrament of Holy Baptism is celebrated on consultation with the Rector.
