MARCH 2024
ABM LENTEN APPEAL
YEAR B READINGS YEAR II WEEKDAYS
MAINTENANCE
Gutters cleaned
Light globes
Inspect pathways for breaks, moss etc
Inspect ramps, rails etc for disability access
Assess the risks associated with slips, trips and falls
Review White Ant treatment schedules
First aid kits – Are they checked and up to date? WHS Officer to monitor and maintain currency.
LITURGY & WORSHIP
1st March – Word Day of Prayer Australia
10th March – Mothering Sunday
24th March – Palm Sunday
25th March– Chrism Mass (at Mount Barker)
28th March – Maundy Thursday
29th March – Good Friday
31st March – Easter Sunday
Plan the Commissioning / blessing of new Parish council members
on a Sunday after the Annual Vestry Meeting
Organise Palm Crosses (email sent out by Registry on 19th February with an online order form)
Advertise Holy Week Services
OTHER
Sunday 3rd March – Clean up Australia Day
Monday 11h March – Public Holiday – Adelaide Cup Day
Friday 29th March – Public Holiday – Good Friday
PARISH COUNCIL
Prepare for the Annual Meeting in March, where all Faith Communities of the Parish shall meet as one, on or before the 20th March
Plan and advertise any Special Meetings of Faith Communities ahead of the Annual Meeting if necessary, giving a minimum of 14 days’ notice
All reports must be made available to members seven days prior to the Annual Meeting
Prepare Schedule A sheets for Annual Meeting attendance (PAO page 23)
Prepare and send returns to the Registry 14 days beyond the Annual Meeting
- Financial Statements
- Wardens
- Nomination Committee
- Secretary/Treasurer (if applicable)
Annual review re: supply of Rectory Whitegoods in accordance with diocesan policy
APRA's annual Church Licence – Do you have one? Should you have one?
http://www.apraamcos.com.au/ 1300 852 388
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