February concluded with Burning Palm Crosses, Ash Wednesday and first Sunday in Lent services. Bible study commenced with thought provoking reflections of Romans and will continue for several weeks.
The Care and Connect Team had a very productive meeting with Fr Ted. The team’s lists were updated but if you have had any changes with your phone, email or postal address contacts, please contact Liz Peters 0400844946. Likewise, if you need Home Communion and are unable to come to church, please contact Liz.
The AGM was well attended and wardens, parish council, liturgical assistants, sacristan, MU, Ladies Guild, Growth, Thursday Friendship, CCT, Home Communion members were inducted and anointed by Fr Ted on Sunday February 22.
A working bee, for both inside the church and grounds will be held SATURDAY MARCH 28. Trim and collect your garden palms, bring dusters and garden implements to help spruce up everywhere in readiness for PALM SUNDAY MARCH 29.
Please diary date for Holy Week
Sunday 29 March Palm Sunday 7am and 9am services
Tuesday 30 March 8am Holy Communion
Wednesday 31 March 10am Holy Communion
Maundy Thursday 2 April Meal 6pm Stripping the altar 7.30pm
Good Friday 3 April 8.30am service
Easter Eve Saturday 4 April 8am Mattins morning service and 6pm Holy communion
Easter Sunday 5 April 8am Holy Communion
Planning has started on many of the annual events and a new one. A Barnabus Brekkie, on the church deck, will raise money for the purchase of pigs and chickens to establish efficient farming in communities in Ghana. Saturday 9 MAY. Bacon and eggs, tea and coffee, orange juice with a suggested $10 donation. Contact Florine Simon 0450962705
Redcliffe Floral and Art Festival JUNE 19,20,21 Planning is underway, with musicians and artists all confirmed. This is the biggest Parish event and needs lots of help. Please volunteer for inside seated jobs of selling raffle tickets or cards, being outside to sell on the plants stall, serving and working in the parish kitchen for the ever-popular Devonshire Teas over the 3 full days
Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his name: tell among the peoples what things he has done. Psalm 105 v 1