CHURCH NEWS  

Lent began on Ash Wednesday, 18th February

During Lent you may notice some changes in our services:

We will use the colour violet, or purple, to mark the penitential season of Lent.

We will remove all floral arrangements, and these will return on Easter Sunday.

We will use the first order for Holy Communion from our Australian Prayer Book. This service does not have the Greeting of the Peace or a dismissal at the end. Some of the prayers that are said by the congregation in other orders are said only by the Priest in this service.

We will not have sung responses at our 8.15 am service.

We will not sing or say the Gloria.

We will be using a different liturgy for our Sunday 10 am service

A request from Revd Justine Richmond and our Sustainable Living Working Group:

Lent is traditionally a time when we abstain from items such as alcohol or chocolate. This year, we invite you to abstain from things that harm the planet – and to be part of renewing the Earth “Restoration 2026fix!” This is an initiative of Green Anglicans, which is a movement started by the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, focused on empowering, encouraging and holding the church accountable in caring for the earth that God has graciously placed us in. They have a Facebook group which people can join: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CRhWxmQxj/?mibextid=wwXIfr . Although some of the language in the Carbon Fast document doesn’t match our context, I invite you to think about how you might incorporate care for creation into your Lenten disciplines. You might choose one focus for the whole season, or look at the weekly themes and find ways to improve your sustainability footprint.

Avoiding putting your organic waste into landfill (and encouraging others to do the same) is a simple way you can make a difference.

Dave passed to his eternal rest on Monday afternoon, 16th February. His funeral will be held in Christ's Church on Wednesday, 4th March, at 2 pm. Please remember Dave’s family and friends in your prayers.

Please look in the pigeon holes to see if there is a service roster for you. These cover March to June this year. If you are unable to attend one of your rostered days, please let the parish office know so that alternate cover can be arranged.

Anglican Parish of Mandurah’s Annual meeting of Parishioners will be held on 8th March 11:30 am in Christ’s church Mandurah.

Please take a copy of our report book from the table near the entrance to the church. If there are no copies left, please be assured that the office will print more and make them available. As in past years, the audited financial report will be available as a separate booklet closer to the AMP.

Our parish has a number of copies of the book "Journey - A history of the Anglican Diocese of Bunbury, Western Australia 1902-2004" which we would be delighted to give away to interested parishioners. You can collect a copy from the parish office.

The South Mandurah Uniting church has been asked to host the World day of Prayer. It will be held at South Mandurah Uniting Church, 2-4 Rees Place. Wannanup.W.A.6210 on Friday, March 6th, 2 pm, followed by afternoon tea.

This event is open to all churches in the Mandurah area. The focus this year is on the country of Nigeria. There are readings and prayers and stories from Nigeria. We will specifically pray for the persecuted Christians in Nigeria

A group of Nigerian Christian women have created the service with readings and suggested songs. The theme is I will give you rest. Come (Matthew 11: 28 -30)

Invites you for their 21st annual “Walk to remember” in memory of our Children and loved ones. The event takes place on 8th March 2026 at 9:30 am for a 10 am start. This walk starts and ends at Dalrymple Park on the town side of Mandurah Estuary, just east of the new traffic bridge.

Please bring sunscreen and fold up chairs. Bottled water and sausage sizzle will be provided. To register please contact The Compassionate Friends Mandurah Inc. on 95357761 email: tcfmandurah@bigpond.com

Revd Kerry is currently on leave and will be away from the parish.

Our MU meeting for this year starts off Wednesday, 18th February at 1.30 pm in Ken Barret Room.

Looking forward to getting started as your new president with new, some old members’ and prayer partners. Come along to share worship, friendship and some laughter. Any due payments can be made in cash or Eftpos at the meeting. Maggie Goss

The annual commissioning of our local public school YouthCARE Chaplains will be held at the Mandurah Baptist Church, 370 Pinjarra Rd, on the 19th February, 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm. All are welcome. Funds raised from our Thursday morning teas each week are donated to YouthCARE to support these chaplains.

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 Wednesday mornings in the Ken Barrett Room at the Church.

We have a few water bottles which appear to have been forgotten by the members of the congregation, if yours is missing please see the rear of the Church near the priest’s office.

Did you know that we use the pigeon holes at the back of the church to leave messages for each other? There appears to be a number of cards waiting for collection. Please check under the first letter of your surname to see if you have mail.

The South Mandurah Uniting Church will be hosting this year's World Day of Prayer service on Friday, March 6th, at 2 pm. The service for 2026 has been written by Christian women in Nigeria. All are welcome.

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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