CHURCH NEWS  

Sunday 21st April, Christ’s Church, Mandura, 5 pm-7 pm

As a part of the ongoing building of relationships between the Anglican Church and the local indigenous community, we would like to hold a series of yarning circles in Christ’s Church where we will have an opportunity for people to talk about the past and the relationships that existed and their importance for us here today.

In the first of these yarning circles we will be listening to members of the Sutton family and our indigenous community share their understanding of the relationship between Henry Sutton and Yaburgurt (George Winjan) and the importance of Yaburgurt being buried in the consecrated grounds of Christ’s Church.

The Church, Parish Office, Bookshop and Op Shop will be closed on Thursday.

To support our on-going work, you are able to make an online freewill offering to our Anglican Parish of Mandurah account:

BSB: 706-001 Acc: 30004522

A donation point has been established on our webpage.

There is a NEW TAP & GO in the foyer. With the closure of the 3G network we have replaced our Eftpos machines and our Tap & Go. Now you just need to touch the front screen, choose the amount you want to donate and use your card, phone or other device to tap to make your donation.

There is also a normal Eftpos machine at the back of the church.

We would love to receive your donations for the fete raffle please. We are in need of wine & ‘in date’ food for our gourmet hamper. Also any new items that you would be willing to donate. There is a basket at the back of the church where items can be placed. The last day for donations will be midday on Wednesday 24th April. Any questions please contact Sandy Targett 0407385818.

The current project work is almost complete and we give thanks to Mike Job for the work that he has undertaken in repairing and improving the graves around the church. This project has been made possible through a grant from the Bendigo Bank Community Fund managed by the Halls Head Branch.

Our thanks to Derek Pickering for attending to necessary repairs to our niche walls in the past week. A substantial number of the plaques had been loosened and needed to be securely reattached to the walls.

Yarning Circle, 21st April

Autumn fete, 27th April

Ascension Day 9th May

FIAS Sunday, 16th June

Spring fete, 26th October

Bishop Ian will be with us this weekend at our 8.15 am and 10 am services. There will be an opportunity to share in fellowship with Bishop Ian at morning tea after each of the services.

Please pray for Virginia Hannah who will be confirmed by Bishop Ian at the 10am service.

Mothers Union Mandurah Branch Invites you to An Introduction to Mandalas For Prayer an afternoon of exploration and creativity, Commencing at 1.30 pm, in the church on Wednesday 17th April. Everything supplied, including afternoon tea

You are invited to attend the Legacy of Yaburgurt Yarning Circle

Sunday 21st April Christ’s Church, Mandurah 5 pm-7 pm

All are welcome

As a part of the ongoing building of relationships between the Anglican Church and the local indigenous community, we would like to hold a series of yarning circles in Christ’s Church where we will have an opportunity for people to talk about the past and the relationships that existed and their importance for us here today.

In the first of these yarning circles we will be listening to members of the Sutton family and our indigenous community share their understanding of the relationship between Henry Sutton and Yaburgurt (George Winjan) and the importance of Yaburgurt being buried in the consecrated grounds of Christ’s Church.

RSVP: by 18th April to churchoffice@anglicanchurchmandurah.org.au or 9535 6152

Our next monster garage sale will be held at the Anglican Community Centre next Saturday 20th April.

The parish is seeking to create a register of people who hold current first aid or equivalent qualifications and who would be willing to assist at a service or parish event should there be a medical episode or incident. Please contact the parish office for further details.

A new edition of the Parish Prayer Diary has been produced and copies are available at the back of the church. If they have all been taken and you would like one, please email Wendy at the parish office and a copy will be printed for you.

In accordance with Diocesan requirements, I advise that on 15 April 2024, I will be applying for an LLM Licence for Joanna Wilson-Smale. Any comments or concerns regarding this proposed LLM license should be given to me or the parish wardens.

Canon Ian Mabey

Our mission giving for April will be directed to the Anglican Board of Mission work in Papua New Guinea.

Flyers advertising our fete our available in the foyer. Please take one or more if you have noticeboards that you can display them on and friends whom you can give a copy to.

With our Autumn fete being held on 27th April, now may be the time to start sorting through what you have but no longer need that could be donated to our many stalls, such as books, white elephant, toy, jewellery, technology, clothes and tools.

The Ken Barrett Room will be available on Wednesday 24th and Friday 26th April to receive your donations. Fresh goods and produce should be delivered on the Friday or Saturday morning. Please don’t forget to fill in our produce register when you leave your donations.

The signup sheets for volunteering to work on stalls at the fete is available at the back of the church and we encourage people to add their names to the stall/s they can volunteer to assist with. We are looking for coordinators for our while elephant and toy stalls.

If you have any plants you would be able to donate to the plant stall, now is the perfect time to tidy them up after the long hot summer, and give them a dose of liquid seaweed. Maybe they need some fresh potting compost to freshen them up and get them thriving in time for the fete? If the plants need repotting, I have a huge stock of pots from very large to very small. Should you need any help or advice please give me a call on 0478633022. Also there

are some pots in the church foyer that people are welcome to collect. Anne Still

We would love to receive your donations for the fete raffle please. We are in need of wine & ‘in date’ food for our gourmet hamper. Also any new items that you would be willing to donate. There is a basket at the back of the church where items can be placed. The last day for donations will be midday on Wednesday 24th April. Any questions please contact Sandy Targett 0407385818.

Books of raffle tickets will be available at our weekend services and from the parish office during the week.

The committee and members of Mothers Union invite you to join them in prayer and reflection each week with this "Thought for the Week" which is part of our Diocesan spirituality resources.

Revd Alex will be on leave 2—21 April.

The parish is continuing the enhancement of our lovely church grounds, in particular the area around the niche wall and the grave of Yaburgurt. The large vacant wall which has had different patches painted over graffiti over the years has now been repaired and painted in preparation for a large mural that parish council has commissioned. The mural, which will start to take shape in early May will be of an ocean scene (The totem of Yaburgurt). If you would like to support this project by helping to meet the cost, (approx. $10,000) please either speak with Fr Ian or place your donation in an envelope marked “Mural” and place it in the collection or hand it to the office. You could also make a gift by direct deposit please put a note “mural” on any such gift.

 Monster Garage Sale 20th April
 Yarning Circle, 21st April
 Autumn fete, 27th April
 FIAS Sunday, 16th June
 Spring fete, 26th October

Flyers advertising our fete our available in the foyer. Please take one or more if you have noticeboards that you can display them on and friends whom you can give a copy to.
With our Autumn fete being held on 27th April, now may be the time to start sorting through what you have but no longer need that could be donated to our many stalls, such as books, white elephant, toy, jewellery, technology, clothes and tools.

The Ken Barrett Room will be available on Wednesday 24th and Friday 26th April to receive your donations.
The sign up sheets for volunteering to work on stalls at the fete is available at the back of the church and we encourage people to add their names to the stall/s they are able to volunteer to assist with. We are looking for coordinators for our while elephant and toy stalls.

There is a labelling guide available on a printed sheet at the back of the church which has information provided by the City of Mandurah on how to label jams, pickles and other produce that is sold at community stalls and fundraising events. Please feel free to take one home if you contribute to our Fete cake and produce stall or to our YouthCARE fundraising during the year.

Do not put your name or personal contact details on the label. You can state ‘made for the Anglican Parish of Mandurah, 1 Sholl Street, Mandurah.

We would love to receive your donations for the fete raffle, please. We are in need of wine & ‘in date’ food for our gourmet hamper. Also, any new items that you would be willing to donate. There is a basket at the back of the church where items can be placed. The last day for donations will be midday on Wednesday 24th April. Any questions please contact Sandy Targett 0407385818.

This year the Anglican Board of Mission Lent appeal funds will help provide life-changing nutrition and support for disadvantaged women and children in those parts of the world where deprivation and vulnerability are not an option but are a continuing reality of life. The current appeal focuses on nutritional education and support programs in Gaza, Sri Lanka, and Kenya, which all aim to improve the health and livelihoods of families, especially children.

The Good Friday Appeal is raising funds for the Holy Land Institute for Deaf project, supported by the Diocese of Jerusalem. This project provides hearing aids for refugee children—especially girls—in Jordan, greatly improving their communication, education and self-esteem.

The Easter Appeal will support emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership as they seek to realise the Gospel within their communities.

Giving Envelopes for the 2024 ABM Appeal are available in the church foyer. Your donation can be placed in the bomb in the foyer, or in our retiring collection boxes. You can also place your donation in a plain envelope marked ‘ABM—Lent & Good Friday’ or ‘ABM—Easter Gift’.

The parish office will be closed on Friday 29th March and Monday 1st April.