MARCH 2023

ABM LENTEN APPEAL

YEAR A READINGS YEAR I 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
3rd March – Word Day of Prayer Australia – Taiwan “I have heard about your Faith”
19th March – Mothering Sunday
25th March – The Annunciation of the Lord

Plan the Commissioning / blessing of new Parish council members
on a Sunday after the Annual Vestry Meeting
Organise Palm Crosses
Advertise Holy Week Services

OTHER
Sunday 5th March – Clean up Australia Day
Sunday 13th March – Annual Meetings
Monday 13th March – Public Holiday – Adelaide Cup Day
Monday 27th March – Mothers’ Union Lady Day – 11:00am Christ Church, Strathalbyn

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