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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APRIL 2024

YEAR B READINGS YEAR II WEEKDAYS

DIOCESAN COUNCIL – 5th & 6th April

LITURGY & WORSHIP
9th April - The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
23rd April – St George, Martyr
25th April – St Mark, Evangelist and Martyr (transferred to 1st May)

OTHER
April 1st - Easter Monday (Public Holiday)
April 7th - South Australian Daylight Savings ends (Clocks back one hour)
April 8th - Mothers Union Lady Day at St Nicholas, Seaford
April 12th - Mothers Union State Meeting at St Barnabas, North Adelaide
April 12th - School Term 1 ends
April 25th - Anzac Day (Public Holiday)
April 29th - School Term 2 starts

MAINTENANCE
Clean out fridges
Check functioning of exterior security lighting
Change smoke alarm batteries

PARISH/PASTORAL DISTRICT COUNCIL
ACNC Website Portal work to be completed:
• Re any change to Responsible Officer/s following Vestry Elections
• Complete the Annual Information Statement for 2024 refer to https://www.acnc.gov.au/for-charities/annual-information-statement/2023-annual-information-statement-hub

BAS Return