OCTOBER 2026

YEAR A READINGS

28 October - Finance, Audit & Investments Committee Meeting

LITURGY & WORSHIP
4 October - St Francis of Assisi
18 October - St Luke The Evangelist
28 October - St Simon and St Jude, Apostles and Martyrs

OTHER
4 October - SA Daylight Savings commences– clocks forward one hour
5 October - Public Holiday Monday– Labour Day
12 October - School Term 4 commences
19-23 October – Clergy Retreat at McLaren Vale
26 October - Blue Knot Day

PARISH COUNCIL
Collect names for All Saints’ and Souls’ Day
BAS Return
Receive notification of Interest Distributions for parish trust accounts
Has the Annual Rectory Inspection, completed by the Churchwardens, been submitted to the Registry? This is not required where the rectory is rented as the Property Manager will ensure this has been done.

MAINTENANCE
Clean Fridges
Service lawn mowers and brush cutters
Change Smoke Alarm Batteries
Check Fire Hazards – Check with your local Council for conditions or as a general guide check http://www.cfs.org.au/
Check batteries in AED’s and overall maintenance of units

NOVEMBER

YEAR A READINGS

26 & 27 November Diocesan Council Meeting

LITURGY & WORSHIP
1 November - All Saints’ Day
2 November - All Souls’ Day
20 November – St Edmund
21 November - Christ the King
29 November – First Sunday of Advent (Year B)
30 November - St Andrew, Apostle and Martyr

OTHER
9 November – Anglican Mothers Union Wave of Prayer Service and Council Meeting at St Aidan’s Aberfolye Park, commencing 10.30am, Eucharist at 11.00am, followed by BYO lunch
11 November - Remembrance Day

PARISH COUNCIL
Consider Confirmation Dates for 2027

MAINTENANCE
Poison weeds
Prepare signage for Christmas Services
Prepare Advent Wreath
Advertise Christmas Service Times – including sending Service Times to the Registry for updating the Diocesan website
Annual dry cleaning of vestments – Replacement / repair of worn robes

REGISTRY OFFICE CLOSURE DATES:
Christmas Closure – COB Tuesday 22 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027.
Reopens 9.00am Monday 4 January 2027.