MARCH 2025
YEAR C READINGS
LITURGY & WORSHIP
March 4th Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) Having a Pancake Day? Be sure to advertise it
March 5th Ash Wednesday
March 7th – World Day of Prayer Australia
March 9th First Sunday of Lent
March 19th St Joseph of Nazareth
March 25th The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
OTHER
Sunday 2nd March – Clean up Australia Day
Monday 10h March – Public Holiday – Adelaide Cup Day
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
Plan the Commissioning / blessing of new Parish council members on a Sunday after the Annual Meeting
Organise Palm Crosses. To order from ABM, use this online order form.
Determine and begin to advertise dates, leaders and venues for any Lenten studies.
Advertise Holy Week Services
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.
APRA's annual Church Licence – Do you have one? Should you have one?
http://www.apraamcos.com.au/ 1300 852 388
