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Our parish is a community that seeks God and the fullness of creation by finding ourselves in relation to others. Our giving to the common, to the other, our sharing of ourselves is our commitment to this endeavour. |
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Festivals 2012 doc Festivals 2012 pdf IGWR In Giving We Receive Postcard from Kathmandu +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Thank You Kimberly, Yvonne, Belinda & Katie for the celebration of your confirmation last Sunday, there was a delightful feel of confirmation for the whole community and so too a knowing that we are renewed and recreated as we share with each other. ++++++++++++++++++++ We welcome Gwen Powell in Holy Baptism together with ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Zac Athersmith, one of the children on yesteryear at St Paul's turns 18 this coming week, on 8th February. Thanks for all the help, blessings and love shown towards him and his mum, Jacinta, over the years. Jacinta and Dale ++++++++++++++++++++++++Art Exhibition: Come to Lucy's art exhibition, 'Colour is its own reward', in the hall next weekend and be energised and delighted by an exuberant celebration of colour. Opening night is Friday 10th from 6:30 - 9pm and the exhibition will be open on Saturday 10 - 3 and after church on Sunday. Part proceeds to go to the East End fund, IGWR, and KIVA. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Car Park Update Thank You to all who helped create and support our "One World Fair" - we reached a total of $12,890.20 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ News about Joan: Our much loved and dear friend Joan Matthews has moved. She is now a permanent resident at Carinya Bicton, 220 Preston Point Road, Bicton (Camilla Wing Room 21) and would welcome visits UPDATE: Joan is in Fremantle hospital - check ups as her temp and sugar levels dropped..She surely would enjoy any visits +++++++++++++++++++++++++ A PresentIf you want to give to someone who has everything they need – please consider sending a Gift Card that will show your gift as a donation to IGWR and our work in Nepal. It is a delightful way to give in a meaningful way and many who receive the cards are delighted that "they" have both received and given in the one gift. Cards can be ordered via Marie or Peter. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Desperately seeking church cleaners: We need more people to volunteer for the church cleaning roster. Ruth has only 10 on the list now, which means it comes round too often. Should somebody fall sick or be unable for whatever reason to do it, Ruth has no one to call on. It is a calm and meditative task, allowing time to dwell in the sacred space and attend to the cleaning of the temple, to become acquainted with hitherto unnoticed nooks and crannies. See Ruth at morning tea, or ring her on 9336 2193. Thank you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Twenty from St Paul's I recently wrote to twenty members of our community asking if they would consider giving an additional $50 per week so that we can pay off the East End loan early. Each month we currently have a loan commitment of $2000, and if twenty of us can underwrite this commitment we will save over $25,000 in interest payments. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Line dancing in the hall every Wednesday, at 2pm. $5.00 per session.It's great fun and good exercise. Don't be shy - even if you have never tried it before, now is the time! No need to book a place, just arrive at the hall. This is a great way to show your support for our church as all the money goes to St Paul's. See Gillian Loffell for more details. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Snowlands Light of Education School - Nepal
Part of our commitment to helping the children at the school is to provide day's outing and picnic. With 160 children this becomes quite a task and involves four buses and a mountain of food. It is one of the few occasions in the year that the children also have meat to eat. A bank account has been established (with Anglican Community Fund) for donations... Dates for the Diary++++++++++++++++++++++++++ First Saturday 8.30am Busy Bee Parking: To avoid the congestion on Sunday mornings, consider using the parking area at Fremantle Education Centre (corner Lefroy & Hampton Rd) or behind Shell Service Station at South Street lights. +++++++++++++++++++++++
Watering RosterAlthough it's not yet summer, the gardening group would like to start assembling the watering team. Please give your name to Debbie if you are able to join the 'gardening ministry'. Eddie VaggEddie Vagg [ 25.12.1920 - 14.01.2010 ] continues to 'give'. The last electricity for the rectory was a CREDIT thanks to Eddie's bequest which was used (in part) to provide solar panels. And he gives even more, two parishioner's who have also installed solar panels with the same company who did the rectory, result is us getting a CREDIT of $1600 from solar unlimited. Thank YOU Eddie: Last month we received $127 in credit from Synergy thanks to our Solar Panels which were installed thanks to a bequest made by Eddie Vagg. Please consider YOUR bequest to St Paul's Church (membership is for eternity!) Garden GroupWednesday Morning is the time to turnout for the "Garden Group", it is a chance to catch up mid-week, share in some activities and hospitality, and ALL are welcome to pop in. Help NeededHilton Park Anglicare [formerly Coolbellup but now co-located at St Edmunds, Hilton] has need of support. What part do risk and courage play in the life of our community?“What part do risk and courage play in the life of our community” is one of the questions for reflection. The diocese of Perth website has a number of references to “Risk”:
Risk Management Checklisit
White AntsAs we build on the South Side of the church so white ants have invaded the garage and we will have to replace a section of the garage roof… Not only is this a hint that our giving is always important… It also serves to remind us to Keep Awake Another window of opportunity:The house & property at 172 Hampton Road lends itself to a similar community development to that already underway alongside the church... It is an opportunity to provide small units and/or managed care facilities within and beyond the St Paul’s community. We seek investors to bring this $2m project to reality in the same way 166 &168 Hampton Rd are being realised. If you have funds to invest (earning interest) please contact Peter for further details. GardenMany thanks to the gardening group who work so hard to keep our gardens weeded, fertilised and harvested. The many hours spent every week result in a delightful display of beauty and colour for us all to enjoy. However, to keep it alive and flourishing, it needs regular watering now and through the dry, hot months ahead. We need your help! If you can spare some time (preferably later afternoons) to water, contact Debbie 9386 1001 or Ronny 9335 2242 or put your name on the Roster in the hall. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++. Community foundations++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Prayer Chain +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sheer silence: for those who wish to spend time before the service in silent contemplation, the chapel will be available from 9.00am each Sunday. “There is nothing so much like God as silence” Meister Eckhart ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Home Groups.... are a delightful way of offering hospitality and sharing hospitality. They can also give us a chance to meet regularly to look at questions of faith and to share our unfolding Christian journey. Please consider inviting a few to meet regularly - maybe over bread & soup to keep the catering simple.... Home Groups DAMA News. Building the Community: St Paul's Beyond the Walls ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Morning & Evening Prayer is held in the chapel.... It feels different and so we should be open to the changing space and to changing the space as we come together in prayer. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ It is [NOT] accomplished +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ History of St Paul’s: The Archive Group’s book is out and on sale for $20. See Margaret Paynter, Val Pearson or Diana Robinson. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Is there a better way?The department of Immigration has spent $5.6million to March 15 this financial year on private VIP jets to fly asylum seekers between Australia‘s detention centres. The West Australian +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Raise money for the East End by: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ It is in Giving that We Receive ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Wednesday mornings in the Garden – a delightfully informal and peaceful chance to potter, water, weed, sweep, dig, catch up with friends (human or not), commune with nature, take note of the messages of the seasons - to tend holy ground. Debbie and Bob and those who already help would love to welcome YOU, for as long or short a time you can spare. Lovely coffee, food and company. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Direct Debit for weekly giving is available via the internet. If you would like to take advantage of this, details are +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ St Paul’s on the Internet: How do we get to see ourselves and the diversity of people/activities that make us the community we are? One way is to visit the web-site +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Who is Missing? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++ Kath Jordan’s biography of the well-known Loreto nun, academic Have you a copy of Larrikin Angel, biography of Sister Veronica Brady, written by our feloow parishioner Kath Jordan yet? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ GIVING and THANKSGIVING and OFFERING and GIFTS Our Regular Giving is what creates our community….
++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Just Manna – like to help our refugees?
Out Thanks page is so big it has its own page ++++++++++++++++
Invitations are being sent out to enable the purchase of a stained glass diamond panel that will be incorporated into the windows of the church and documented with an entry in the Centenary Memorial Book
Contribute to our Business and Service Directory +++++++++++++++++++++++++ Just Manna press release launch Photos
+++++++++++++++++++++ As we are swaying – Lets Give Peace a Dance ================================ Our webpage The East End and East End Plans ; St Pauls' without Walls +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ REFUGEES - THEIR NEED HAS NEVER BEEN GREATER *****************************************
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