MARCH 2026

March 25th – Finance, Audit & Investments Committee Meeting

YEAR A READINGS
LITURGY & WORSHIP
March 1st - Second Sunday of Lent
March 8th - Third Sunday of Lent
March 15th - Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 19th - St Joseph of Nazareth
March 22nd - Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 25th - The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
March 29th - Palm Sunday
March 30th Monday - Chrism Mass at Mount Barker

OTHER
March 1st 2026 Sunday – Clean up Australia Day. This national, community-led event encourages volunteers to clean up local parks, beaches, and waterways.
March 9th Monday - Adelaide Cup Day (public holiday)
March 25th – The Mothers Union which started in 1876 are celebrating 150 years with a service and lunch at Seaford.

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.
Determine and begin to advertise dates, leaders and venues for any Lenten studies. Advertise Holy Week Services.
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?