In 1984 a group for senior parishioners, called "The Friendship Group" and a Committee was formed to mix and make new friends. There are over 60 members who meet every  Tuesday during school terms. Members are encouraged to take an active part in planning and organizing the events for the group.

We have Guest Speakers, Theatre outings and day trips. Members are a source of help and comfort to each other especially in times of ill health and bereavement.

New members are always most welcome.

The Society visits people in need in their homes to support them with - food, food vouchers, clothing, furniture and friendly support.

The Society is reliant on the generosity of the parishioners to help support and finance its work. Clothing can be placed in the St. Vincent de Paul Bin in the school yard and furniture, fridges, washing machines, clean and in working order, can be collected by the Regional Centre if not immediately needed in the Parish.

New members are always most welcome.
For more information ring the parish house on (03) 9551-5666

A group of volunteers are placed into teams and rostered to perform important duties within our Church.

What groups are we referring to?

The Laundry Group wash and iron all linen used throughout each Mass. The Church Preparation Group vacuum the Church carpets, sweep and wash the tiled entrance each Saturday morning and ensure that the chairs are neatly placed, ready for each Mass.

The Altar Society Group dusts the Church, cleans hand basins and mirrors, mops tiled areas and arrange fresh flowers.

Numbers at St Peter's Clayton indicated the need for another school to be built on the land owned by the Clayton Parish, located in Bunney Road, South Clayton.

St. Andrew's School opened in 1981 with an enrolment of 192 students. On 25th September 1982, St. Andrew's became a Parish in its own right. Since then, St. Andrew's Parish and School have experienced much growth.

At present there are 625 students from over 60 nationlities. The school sees itself as being an integral part of the Parish working together with the other groups within the Parish.

The Fete plays a main part in the financial upkeep of our parish. It had been running for the past many years under the leadership of Daniela Anderson.

Last year Fete was run by the Fete Committee with Phil Dodin in charge and raised in excess of $27,000. This excellent result was achieved through the tireless efforts of a number of parishioners, who freely gave their time and talent.

The fete was well attended with the rides and amusements attracting many visitors. The food stalls were a great success with many different delicacies on offer and catered for all palates.

Parents who wish to have their child baptised with the intention of nurturing their child's faith, do need to attend two preparation meetings and three consecutive weekend masses where the rite of welcome, the rite of anointing and the rite of Baptism are performed.

Several Programs conducted through the year.

Term 1 - Reconciliation
Term 2 - Confirmation
Term 3 - Eucharist

At St. Andrew's the parents have the privilege of preparing their children for the sacraments in their own homes. They are required to attend 6 convenient, weekly sessions that can be a time of faith renewal.

Andrewcare was set up in 1996 to enable us as a Community to reach out in times of need. We would like everyone to know there is help available to them when necessary. Our volunteers are ready to get meals prepared, arrange transport in an emergency and organise companionship for sick/isolated people as required.

St. Andrew's Cancer Support Group was formed in 1989. Anyone, regardless of race, colour or religion who faces a life threatening or degenerative illness or any pain related complaint could join our group. We provide telephone link, visiting, community awareness, communication skills and self-education programs.

The Parish Pastoral Team has members working together to help our priest in the running of the parish. The Team meets on the first Thursday evening of each month and sub-committees work on specific aspects of parish life.

Once a year, the team spends an evening together getting acquainted over dinner, and then spend the following day working out how to best serve the parish over the next twelve months. Photos of the Parish Pastoral Team and information from the meetings are displayed in the church.

Please feel free to contact anyone in the Team with questions, suggestions, comments, etc.