FEBRUARY - 2025

YEAR C READINGS YEAR 2 WEEKDAYS

MAINTENANCE
Nil

LITURGY & WORSHIP
2nd February – The Presentation of the Lord
24th February – St Matthias, Apostle and Martyr

PARISH COUNCIL
Reminders For Annual Meetings (Formerly Vestry Meetings)
See “Parochial Administration Ordinance 2021 Part IV: Meetings” (page 9 ff) for further details
Prepare for the Annual Meeting, where all Faith Communities of the Parish shall meet as one in March on or before the 20th of March
Plan and advertise any Special Meetings of Faith Communities ahead of the Annual Meeting if necessary
Annual Meetings and Special Meetings require a minimum of 14 days’ notice
Schedule A attendance sheets must be completed for Annual Meetings and any Special Meeting (PAO page 23)
Faith Communities may submit items of business for the Annual Meeting, received by the Parish Secretary no later than the end of February
Financials to be audited
Prepare Annual Meeting reports (Priest, Churchwardens, Synod Members, Others (if any))
Receive Property report including Rectory inspection

BAS Return

Prepare and send Statistical Returns to the Registry, due 28th February 2025. Form available under Parish Tools.

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