CHURCH NEWS  

Canon Ian has returned to work on a graduated plan of a move back toward full-time. To assist him in the management of his hours, if you would like to speak to Canon Ian on any parish or pastoral matter, please make an appointment through the parish office.

The funeral of Barbara, a former parishioner, will be held in our church on Tuesday, 10th February, commencing at 11 am.

Jan's funeral will be held in the Bowra & O'Dea Chapel, 460 Pinjarra Rd, Greenfields, on Tuesday, 17th February, commencing at 10 am. The service will be livestreamed, and the link details will be on the Bowra & O'Dea website

Our Lenten Study this year is entitled The People of The Passion and has been written by Revd Bill Robinson, who will be leading our study groups. A flyer outlining the content of the study is available with the sign-up sheet at the back of the church. Please register for one of our groups, to be held on Monday at 3 pm—4.30 pm and Wednesday at 6 pm - 7.30 pm. The study is intended to be held over five weeks and will commence in the week of 23rd February.

We invite you to bring in your 2025 Palm Crosses to place in the basket at the back of the church. These crosses will be burned to create the ash used to place the sign of the cross on those who wish it during our two Ash Wednesday services.

Tuesday 17th February, 6 pm and join us for pancake,s both savoury and sweet. Are you able to make a savoury or sweet filling to contribute to our evening? If so, please speak to Wendy in the parish office. If you are coming on the night, you are welcome to make a small donation toward the cost of the pancakes you enjoy.

Services will be held in Christ’s Church on Wednesday, 18th February at 10 am and 6 pm for the Imposition of Ashes. Please join us as we begin our Lenten journey.

Sunday 15TH February, 4 PM – 5.30 PM

The Wardens invite parishioners who have joined our parish in the past twelve months to a meet and greet at the church. This is an opportunity to chat with parish clergy, wardens, and office staff and to have any questions you may have about our parish and its ministry answered. Please RSVP to churchoffice@anglicanchurchmandurah.org.au or 9535 6152 for catering purposes.

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If you wish to have a vote at the AMP, you need to be on the voting parishioner roll for our parish. A copy of the roll is at the back of the church, alongside nomination forms. Please complete a form if you would like to vote and are not on the roll. In accordance with Diocesan Statutes, the roll will close on Sunday, 8th February.

The Voting Parishioner Roll is separate from our church register of parishioners. If you are new or relatively new to worshipping with us, we invite you to complete a registration form, available at the back of the church. Your name will be entered on our church database, which will enable us to contact you if necessary and will ensure that you receive all regular email messages we send to our parishioners.

Nominations for the 2026 Parish Council are now open and will close on 22nd February. We are seeking up to six parish councillors and one warden, all for a one-year term. Nomination forms are now available at the back of the church. To nominate, you must be a voting parishioner and meet all relevant Safe Church compliance requirements.

It is time to start preparing service rosters for March to June 2026.

If you are currently on one or more of our service rosters, could you please advise the parish office whether you would like to continue and of known dates that you will be unavailable during this period. If you would like to be involved in one or more of our service rosters, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact the parish office to express your interest.

Our group will be studying the Gospel of Luke when we recommence our meetings on Monday, the 2nd February. Did you know that Luke, a gentile; wrote more of the New Testament than any other writer, including Paul? We will learn more about this historian who researched the life of Jesus and then wrote his Gospel for the world and for us. We will use the book ‘Jesus Christ for today’ by William Barclay for help in our discussions as we read the Gospel. You will not need to buy this book unless you want to. We will gather in the Ken Barrett Room at 1 pm for a start at 1.15 and we will finish at 2.45 pm. If you would like to join us, please phone or message me, Lorraine Joyce, on 0427160243 to advise your intention so I can have study notes for you

Our mid-week singing group have recommenced for 2026 and meets each Wednesday at 10.30 am in the church. All are welcome to come along and join in singing songs of faith while enjoying fellowship.

Our Knit and Knatter group has recommenced for 2026. The Knit & Knatter ladies make rugs, beanies, toys for Missions to seamen and others. If you are interested, please join the ladies who meet on Wednesdays in the Ken Barrett Room at the Church.

The Anglican Parish of Mandurah, Mothers' Union, invites you to join us for an afternoon of laughter and fellowship while making Christmas Cards. Why are we making Christmas Cards in MARCH? We are joining with Homemade Cards for Seniors to bring a smile to those who may not receive any love at Christmas. Last year, we made and gave away over 600 cards in Mandurah. Bring your own gear, or for a donation of $5.0,,0 use the supplies provided. Come and join us in the Ken Barrett Room on Wednesday, 4th March at 1:00 pm. Tea and Coffee is provided. All welcome. All cards made will be given to charity

1:00 pm Christ’s Church crn Sholl St and Pinjarra Rd, Mandurah

Robyn : robynchalk91@gmail.com

Our mission giving for February will be directed to the Australian Mothers' Union– Northern Outreach Fund.

Bishop Ian will be celebrating our Eucharists at all three services on Sunday, 25th January

Thank you to those who responded to our search for the loan of a crab net and crab. We have secured both items.

Are you a Cursillista who has joined our parish after attending a Cursillo weekend? We have a Group Reunion breakfast on Saturday, 31st January and you are welcome to join us. Please contact Wendy in the parish office for more details.

On Saturday, 7th February, there will be an ordination service at the Cathedral in Bunbury, commencing at 10am. Rev Carolyn Ball will be ordained as a priest alongside five other deacons, and Mrs Tracey Gray, Principal of Frederick Irwin Anglican School, will be ordained as a deacon. Due to the large number of ordination candidates, there will only be limited, ticketed seating in the Cathedral with an overflow in the Cathedral Hall. It is intended that the service also be live-streamed and we will be opening our church on that morning for this purpose. If you would like to attend the live-streaming at Christ's Church, could you please register your name on the list at the back of the church?

We have a quantity of silver/silver plate items and are in need of a volunteer to clean and polish them, ready for sale. Cleaning materials supplied. If you think you could complete this quiet, stress-free task, contact Fr Joe, who will be very happy to hear from you.

Our group will be studying the Gospel of Luke when we recommence our meetings on Monday, the 2nd February. Did you know that Luke, a gentile, wrote more of the New Testament than any other writer, including Paul? We will learn more about this historian who researched the life of Jesus and then wrote his Gospel for the world and for us. We will use the book ‘Jesus Christ for Today' by William Barclay, for help in our discussions as we read the Gospel. You will not need to buy this book unless you want to. We will gather in the Ken Barrett Room at 1 pm for a start at 1.15 pm, and we will finish at 2.45 pm. If you would like to join us, please phone or message me, Lorraine Joyce, on 0427160243 to advise your intention so I can have study notes for you.

Our Lenten Study this year is entitled The People of The Passion. The study material is currently being finalised and will be available shortly. One or more groups will commence in the week starting 16th February, concluding in the week commencing 23rd March. The opportunity will be available for our existing study groups to use the study material. Expressions of interest will be taken from next weekend.

As he continues to prepare for returning to work, Ian will be visiting the church over the next few weeks, attending services and activities. Ian would welcome people taking time to be in conversation with him, but please do not raise parish matters with him as he is not at work.