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NOTICES in Church
We encourage all to share their news and notices with the St Paul’s community… and ask that notices be submitted for inclusion in the service sheet by Wednesday Evening… Gabby Dean prepares our Service Sheet each week and notices can be emailed directly to her address
Our Thanks page is so big it has its own page
Thank You for being here, for sharing your story here and for making us the community that we are, each of us is so much a part of a wonderful whole.
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Thank You – to the garden group – for keeping on and not losing heart as our gardens get taken over by building works..... there will be a wonderful harvest........ soon...
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Thank You
To all who helped – Clean the Church and the hall for yesterday’s wedding........ And to all who continue to keep on top of the 101 jobs that keep us going – especially with the increased difficulty of the building works all around us...
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East End Expenses....
We are nearing completion....... In addition to the contract with the builders we have already made payments of $38,069 to cover all the “other” fees, charges and ancillary activities....... On 1st march..... our $200,000 loan repayments started...... and a few have already offered to provide $25/month to assist in their repayment. What a wonderful achievement if we can pay the load off early and then continue with our renewed commitment to further build on the ministry of the St Paul’s community
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Sewing, Alterations, Repairs by Denise - 9336 3314 or 0421 566 316 (Proceeds donated to St Paul's Restoration Fund)
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Beginners African Drumming Class. Learn the basics of African drumming and rhythms in a small group environment. No previous experience required, drums provided. Monday nights, 6.30 - 8.30 pm, $60 for 4 weeks. Michael O’Shaughnessy, 9331 5248, momikeos@gmail.com. .
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Close the Gap. March 25th is the National Close the Gap Day, to raise awareness of the life-expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians and to urge greater government commitments in this area. Your worshipping communities could organise an event on or around that day to learn and lobby and the event can be registered at Close the Gap. On registering the event, you will be sent a DVD that can be screened, flyers, information, petition forms, stickers, balloons and more!
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International Women’s Day is on March 8th. The theme for 2010 is Equal Rights, Equal opportunities: Progress for All. A short history of the International Women’s Day Resources for schools (maybe Sunday Schools for older kids?) can also be found at School Bus.
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Our Faith in Numbers:
An exhibition of new works by John Hutchison and Aska opens at the John Curtin Gallery on 4 February. It will be a treat for anyone who delights in nature and numbers; and wonders about how they fit together.
Humans have always taken numbers for granted, and all modern technology is based upon mathematics. There is an irony in the fact that humans, who invented numbers, rely so completely on mathematics to answer their questions and solve their problems.
This show interrogates our unquestioned faith in mathematics and, through a loose narrative, explores the ongoing conversation we have with nature through numbers. The artists have fused their expertise in quantum physics, world travels and teaching to craft this unique installation.
The Exhibition is free and opens at 6pm on Thursday, February 4, running until February 28. John Curtin Gallery, Building 200 (opp Ambrosia Café)
Kent St, Curtin University, Bentley. preview, at John curtin gallery
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Summer School 2010 - ‘At Sea with God’
‘A day of learning, sharing, reflection, music, painting, books and spirituality’, Saturday 30th January, at St John’s Books and St John’s Church Fremantle. At 12.30 two new books by Fr Barry May will be launched.
Collect an enrolment form on your way out of church this morning if interested, or from Shirley at St John’s Books.
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The Christian Meditation Community (WA) Inc
invites you to talks by Fr Laurence Freeman
16 Feb: “Making the Most of Crisis: How a Contemplative Mind Grows”
Time: 9:00 am – 11am Venue: Notre Dame University Fremantle
16 Feb: “Hope & Change: Christian Meditation in troubled Times”
Time: 7:30 pm to 9:30pm Venue: St Joseph’s Catholic Church Salvado Road, SUBIACO
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Retreat at New Norcia for couples and singles - led by Rev Keith Wheeler, from before 7pm (for evening meal) on Friday 26th, to Sunday 28th Feb 2010. Cost $170.00/person. Registration: Ron Hollett 9364 7175 or 0427993923
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Keys: There is still an unclaimed bundle of keys (Subaru, Ford and house keys) in the church office, left in the hall after the fair. If you have been living in a cardboard box and walking everywhere since the fair because you couldn’t get into your house or drive your car, these keys could be yours. (See Ronny in the office).
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A Gift for our Community
Responses to our community Christmas letter have started to come in and we very much appreciate the generosity that has been shown…. If you have yet to complete your response please consider helping with our loan repayments which in turn will take us toward the completion of the East End project.
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Savings Accounts
Anglican Community Fund offers a number of everyday transactional accounts as well as high interest accounts to really help your savings along.
Giving Plus+ Account
Giving Plus+ is a unique and innovative account that allows clients to assign their right to receive interest on their savings to the Anglican Parish or Agency of their choice. The Giving Plus+ Account is an excellent way to support the Church whilst clients retain savings in their own name.
Nominated Parishes and Agencies are supported by the regular interest contribution, whilst clients have the security and piece of mind that their deposit is held with, and supporting, ACF. These are just two ways in which your deposit benefits the work of the Church.
As Anglican Community Fund is exempt from deeming the Giving Plus+ Account may also benefit pensioners.
Giving Plus+ is another way the Fund is giving back to the Anglican Community.
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Diamonds in the Windows: Bob Miller-Eves has completed the first set of ‘diamonds’ in the southern sanctuary window…. Each ‘diamond’ is a memorial gift that remembers and recalls a particular ‘gift’….. A memorial book will be completed to compliment the windows and to record details of the memorial that each ‘diamond’ represents……
Those wishing to have a memorial diamond installed can contact Ronny in the office for details…
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Corks and Stamps: Could you please save all the corks from your celebratory bottles for Ruth Shelley who will give them to the I Girl Guides. She would also like used postage stamps - all of them, not just interesting foreign ones. They go to Rotarians, and help the third world somehow!
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Achievable Economics – Peter H
(an extract from my observation of the school here in Kathmandu)
The annual accounts for last year (ending July 15th) showed the total running costs the school as… 4200,000Rps or US$56,000……. That is……. US$4,660 per month
To run a boarding school…. Including rent of premises, all teaching/admin staff…. All food, bedding, clothing, health care…. EVERYTHING….
For 160 Children
This poses a real question for the ‘developed’ nations of the world..
WHY ARE WE NOT EDUCATING, FEEDING and HOUSING ALL CHILDREN EVERWHERE…..? WHY are we not sharing…. And giving more?
As well as asking a question to search the soul of humanity it also illustrates an enormous potential…….With a ‘little’ a lot can be achieved…….It shows that WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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PLEASE BE CAREFUL
Parking, Security, Safety all will need attending to as the building work progresses…. And as we Change, Move, Relocate and Re-Create so too we will need some patience as we tread on each other’s toes at times
Access to the Church
We only have access to the Church via the front door….. There is a combination Key safe under the padlock – Ronny has details of the access code, so if you need access to the church please see Ronny (Monday mornings and Thursdays) and she will give you details of how to get in.
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Signs of Global HOPE…
- “Germany…. a nation renowned for its car industry now has more people employed in the renewable energy sector than in the automotive sector”
“…with German lawmakers last month approving a plan to put a million electric cars on German roads by 2020”
- “ In June, a report from the United Nations Environment Program advised that last year investment in new power generation capacity from renewable energy technologies was more than investment in fossil-fuelled technologies”
- “China is now the world’s biggest producer of renewable energy, and is planning far more renewable than nuclear”
- “Australia – with arguably the world’s best resources in almost every category of biomass, geothermal, solar, wave and wind – has been lagging behind in the scale of investment and in the strength of commitment”
Source: West Australian 11/9/09
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Churchsafe Training - for those who have to attend – shall we arrange a group ‘booking’ for Saturday 19th September – Lakelands Parish 12.30-5pm – please let Ronny know
Have you a copy of Larrikin Angel, biography of Sister Veronica Brady, written by our feloow parishioner Kath Jordan yet?
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Lia is putting together a children's birthday register and would like to parents to put their children's names and birthdates on a sheet in the hall, and for those who are not in the directory to give us their address, please.
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Notices……
Each week new notices are added to the notice board & table in the hall.. This week the latest ‘Diocesan News” is also on the table……
New Volumes
Two new volumes of “Articles of Interest” are in the studio bookcase – these volumes contain a collection of articles from a diversity of sources. Each volume is indexed and they can be borrowed for browsing at home.
One new Volume of “St Paul’s Activities” has been put in the bookcase… these volumes provide a scrap-book view of parish activities over the past few years…….
Key Register: We need to keep a register of all keys held by parishioners so that we can keep track of them. If you have any keys, would you let Ronny in the office know? If you have keys and no longer use them, would you please pass them in so they can be handed to others when the need arises. Thank you, Ronny
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JAM Making……
Now is a good time to be making Jam for the parish fete……. If you need cumquats they are in season and three bags were dropped off this week….. Please let others know if you are Jam making and need fruit…. EVERY YEAR WE RUN OUT….. If you make some Jam it will be sold and will help us in out Fundraising
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We acknowledge and appreciate our Church Council
Christabel Chamarette (Warden) – Kim Kemp (Warden) – Alan Albany - Debbie Glynn (Gardening Supervisor) - Rosemary Horton (Web Manager) - Chris Jamieson (Restoration Supervisor) – Michael Jessup - Lia Johnson - Bob Matthews (Treasurer) - Lyn Sherwood- Sharon Wayland (Fundraising Organiser)--Angela Wilson - Val Pearson(Synod Rep & Archivist)
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Happy Planet Index: People in the Netherlands live on average over a year longer than people in the USA, and have similar levels of life satisfaction - yet their per capita ecological footprint is less than half the size (4.4 global hectares compared with 9.4 global hectares). The Netherlands is over twice as ecologically efficient at achieving good lives as the USA. Australia’s footprint 7.8 global hectares and India’s 0.9 global hectares
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CARAD Volunteer required
A North Korean man living in Kardinya urgently needs ESL support. He speaks very little English but needs to learn as a necessity in order to find work. (First listed 15/07/09) Please speak with Laurel if you can assist.
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Multicultural Cooking Group
Fremantle Multicultural Centre is holding a multicultural cooking group the first Tuesday of every month from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Learn to make a range of multicultural dishes the easy way. Come and join a group of friendly people, have fun and enjoy a delicious lunch at the Fremantle Multicultural Centre, 241-243 High Street, Fremantle. Cost is by gold coin donation and bookings are essential as the class can only accommodate up to 10 people. For more information please contact
Lynda or Teresa on 9336 8282 or at lynda.winter@fmcwa.com.au
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Global Credit Crisis… The Way Ahead
It is becoming more obvious each day (except to our Politicians & Bankers) that the way forward is not to get back into the routine that created the crisis…..
The way ahead is NOT the continuing investment in Self……. But rather in sharing and creating the wealth of the common…. investing in community……
NOW is the time to look again at …
1. Investing more in realizing our East End Project… Building a new framework for the future
2. Helping to establish the “St Paul’s & Beyond FOUNDATION”… investing in the proposed unit development that is aimed to create a ‘foundation’ for future sustainable ministry in this community.
3. Increasing our “weekly/monthly” GIVING… to enable new initiatives HERE…. And to enable us to appreciate that “It is in GIVING that We RECEIVE”
Giving made easy
Direct debit forms are available from the back of the church and the hall for anyone who wants to use this facility.
St Paul’s bank account details are:
30004913 Beaconsfield - for the East End account
30003006 Beaconsfield - for regular giving
For Internet or other bank transfers you will also need the BSB which is the same for each account – 706-001
Please contact Bob Matthews if you have any questions.
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Zimbabwe Emergency Appeal
ABM and AngliCORD have launched an appeal for Zimbabwe. It has been suggested that we consider that collections taken at Carol Services be forwarded in support of this appeal.
Definitions from the Cafe
Inoculatte: To take coffee intravenously when you are running late.
Decafalon (n.): The gruelling event of getting through the day consuming only things that are good for you
Coffee, n. the person upon whom one coughs.
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Bali: During my recent week in Bali I visited an orphanage and delighted in ‘teaching’ a class of 9-12 year olds for two hours as one teacher was absent..... What a wonderful inspiration to work with a group committed to “Giving”...... I’m hoping to raise money to purchase a GAMELAN, a traditional set of Balinese Instruments for the children to learn (and retain) their musical heritage. I will create a small presentation for this project... however IF you want to give an unusual present this year... I will be making cards that will acknowledge a donation that you might like to give as a gift to some of your friends...... Peter
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Just Manna Update: Rejoice, a lost one has been found – Abraham one of the young men currently receiving support from Just Manna is very happy because he has just discovered that his elder brother who was missing for 10 years is alive and well in the Sudan! In Jan 2009 Abraham and Mayom need to find new accommodation. Both have been studying and working to help support their family members who remain in Africa in refugee camps. Abraham is currently looking for work. If you think you may be able to help with work or accommodation please contact either Mayom direct on 0413629883 or Just Manna rep Michael on 9384 6218.
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Sharing our Gifts
These extracts from a recent “Just Manna” email exchange illustrate the often unseen giving that is the blessing of this community…….
- I just want you all [Just Manna] to know I think you are wonderful and do an amazing job!!
- I have also had wonderful help and support by many beautiful St Paul’s people
- On behalf of our congregation of St. Paul community church, I also say thank you. There are no words to express my gratitude for all you've done. You've restored my faith, our faith and we'll be forever thankful.
- I still feel very much a part of the St Paul’s community! What you do for others is what I believe Church should be all about
- People like you brighten the world for the rest of us. My " thank you" seems so small compared to all you've done, but it comes from my heart. I'm overwhelmed by your generosity.
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St Paul’s Foundation
As we continue to plan for the development of six units as part of the St Paul’s heritage precinct, so too we are establishing a “Foundation”, a not-for-profit trust, that will facilitate the on-going life of the new residential community AND that will manage the ‘profit’ from the sales of the units for the ongoing ministry of St Paul’s…. The ‘Foundation’ could provide US with funds to reach out and to “shine as a light in the world”… It could also provide us with a sustainable base on which we can build new ministries…..
Two ways in which ALL can be involved in this new initiative…
1. There are limited opportunities to invest in the two remaining units for sale…. This investment can be a full purchase of the unit or a request to have shares in one of the units……
2. When established the “Foundation” will be open to donations and bequests from those who which to support the extending of our ministry into the wider community……..
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Employment Opportunities: Morning Tea Roster
If you enjoy that cup of coffee or tea after morning service, now is your chance to volunteer and pop your name on the roster, as "many hands make light work", someone once said. Many thanks. Margaret Paynter
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Corks and Stamps: Could you please save all the corks from your celebratory bottles for Ruth Shelley who will give them to the I Girl Guides. She would also like used postage stamps - all of them, not just interesting foreign ones. They go to Rotarians, and help the third world somehow!
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Building up the Body….
....our God gives light to our eyes and a little relief in our bondage. 9 Though we are slaves, our God has not deserted us ....... He has granted us new life to rebuild the house of our God and repair its ruins [Ezra 9:8]
The roof is just the beginning……. The East wall is our main commitment…. And when we’ve completed that task…. which still needs some $200,000….. we will be further transformed as a living community takes shape as part of the St Paul’s precinct……..
At Last …. We might be creating a sustainable future and an Icon of community in a world of individual consumers……
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Synod 2008 -Available from Diocesan Website
- Synod sermon preached by The Reverend Dr Elizabeth Smith, Friday 10 October 2008
- Synod Charge of The Most Reverend Roger Herft, Archbishop of Perth, to the Third Session of the Forty- Sixth Synod of the Diocese of Perth, Saturday 11 October 2008
- Minutes & Resolutions of the Third Session of the Forty- Sixth Synod, Saturday 11 Oct 2008
- Minutes & Resolutions of the Third Session of the Forty- Sixth Synod, Sunday 12 Oct 2008
Available from the Diocesan Website
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(Not the) Errata:
For ‘Her I am Lord’ read ‘She are me, Lord’
For ‘Oh Lord heat my prayer’, read ‘Oh Lord heat my pie’
For ‘Forgive our sings’, read ‘Forgive our songs’
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Investing in a Sustainable Future
Beaconsfield has changed over the years…. From humble beginnings we are now part of lifestyle community that has many advantages over the much of the ‘suburban’ metropolitan spread…..
The Median House Price for Beaconsfield is now $750,000, the average rental in Beaconsfield is $390 per week……. And with the projected increase in energy costs, a coastal life style and access to the City of Fremantle is likely to attract more and more into our wider community…
The presence of St Paul’s in the heart of the Beaconsfield community continues to call the wider community to an acknowledgement of “all that is Good” ……. And as we Build on our foundations, so too we renew and re-create the very presence of the Divine in this place.
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St Patrick’s Cathedral Parramatta
A delightful story of rebuilding a church….. So like our story and full of inspiration….. As WE “Re Build” St Paul’s we should be awake to the Divine Work that we are doing together…. Opening new possibilities, changing the shape of the Church, of ourselves… and becoming NEW… and maybe being seen anew…
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PARKING
There is and will be some inconvenience as we get the various building projects underway.....Please consider parking either at the Ed Department on the corner of Hampton and Lefroy, or over by the Shell service station.... Keeping the top carpark for those who need to be close.
Please DO NOT PARK on the Driveway between the Church and the rectory, or in front of the garage.
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SUSTAINABILITY….
Please consider including the St Paul’s Community as a beneficiary in your will… Much of the major restoration work undertaken by Churches around the world is achieved via bequests… When you consider the future demands of our community, it is easy to appreciate how we would all benefit from such bequests.
GIVING and THANKSGIVING and OFFERING and GIFTS
Our Regular Giving is what creates our community….
Envelopes - Help us to be regular and to think of what we give…..
And in a similar manner… Direct Debits via your bank achieves the same…… Please Consider Being a REGULAR Giver, for even when you cannot make it to Church, we are still here.
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Bringing the taste of Nanga home: Julia Heavens is looking for bottles to fill with her AMAZING marmalade, which Nanga participants feasted upon at breakfast. The recipes she uses are straight from secret biblical recipes (God actually used these recipes to make manna). Please bring bottles to church so Julia and others can fill them and sell them at the Fair.
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The Lord’s Prayer
To give us the opportunity to reflect on this prayer, the prayer will be ‘restated’ by the Liturgical Assistant after we have joined together in sharing the prayer during the service. It also provides us with a reminder (or with permission) to revisit our traditional understandings… and to see the ancient wisdom of our tradition in a contemporary context.
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‘In-Convenience’… If the toilet rolls are missing… It is not that we’re stingy.. rather, the TR Monster has been around again…..
Some great Ideas to help overcome this Inconvenience
We could ask everyone to “be prepared”, i.e. bring your own.
Keep a hidden stash somewhere.
Provide the congregation with a few sheets in the pew sheet.
Roster volunteers to stand guard for intervals during the service.
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We acknowledge and appreciate our Church Council
Christabel Chamarette (Warden) – Kim Kemp (Warden) – Alan Albany - Debbie Glynn (Gardening Supervsior) - Rosemary Horton (Web Manager) - Chris Jamieson (Restoration Supervisor) – Michael Jessup - Bob Matthews (Treasurer) - Lyn Sherwood- Sharon Wayland (Fundraising Organiser)--Angela Wilson
(Synod) - Val Pearson(Synod)
( Synod Alternates : )
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Open Hearts and Broken Wings
A big thank you to all of those who attended the meeting to form our new Parish Visiting Team. This is not a fixed group so we invite any who feel they can contribute to this ministry. Please keep these details to refer to whenever the need arises for you or for others that you know…………
Denise Dobson 0421566316 Krisztina Bartlett 9337 8837
Cynthia Russell 9336 5080 Angela Wilson 0422174066
Lyn Sherwood 0412923758 Val Pearson 9336 3939
Joan Matthews 9339 2095 Kath Jordan 9335 8974
Laurel Ellis 9335 9383 Maggie Brett 9314 5709
David Hawkes 9336 4939 Michael Jessup 0407997283
Kim Kemp 0411 135 533
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Re-Roofing of St Paul’s will be the first step toward our major East-End renovations… We have secured a contractor and the cost is just over $50,000 - which is $15,000 over our earlier estimate. The work is subject to ‘WorkSafe Practices” and following their advice is being scheduled for the first ‘fine weather forecast’ in September.
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Children & Youth
We’re looking to create more opportunities for our ‘younger members’..... And invite YOU to share in the community building that is our Sunday School and other “Youth” related activities. If you would like to participate please add your name to the list in the hall... We will schedule a meeting to share ideas in the week following Pentecost....
We are also planning a week-day Youth Event Program (YEP that’s right) for the senior(ish) members.. so please add to the list in the hall anyone from 11-15 years of age whom you know who might be interested.......
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Prayer Books
Parish council were made aware of a delightful problem... we sometimes run out of prayer books on Sunday mornings............. So, if you don’t need a prayer book, or if you can share, please take only the service sheet and leave the books for someone else...
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Just Manna refugee support – The refugees that we are working with are under immense pressure to send money to support family members in Africa. This has caused conflict between the desire to study and the need to earn money which is the current priority. To qualify for better jobs the guys need manual drivers licenses. Just Manna would like to help offset the cost of some driving lessons for the guys. How might you help; make a donation towards the cost of driving lessons or make yourself available to teach the guys. For further information contact Michael Jessup or any member of the Just Manna team.
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Roof Replacement
The church roof, including the guttering and downpipes, is scheduled to be replaced in the next few months. Five local contractors have been invited to quote; however, only two have responded so far. The costs to undertake this work have risen significantly, mainly due to the specialist nature of the work and the general increase in building material and labour costs. A revised budget is being prepared for submission to LotteriesWest. Discussions have commenced with the lowest bidder to finalise both the scope of work and to set some agreed timelines. Due to the hazardous nature of the materials to be removed, a formal clearance will be obtained from the government department WorkSafe.
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St Paul’s ‘Without the Walls’
The development of 166 & 168 Hampton Road is becoming an inspiring process. Graham (our architect & designer) has presented a sketch and is now refining some feedback to come up with a draft plan. There is a sense that we are Rebuilding and Reshaping the St Paul’s precinct, creating a new reality and a new presence, re-creating community as a place to live and a place to be. This in turn reflects our inner journey as we a life in light of the Resurrection…..
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Festival of the Bean returns:Friday morning coffee at Gino’s and/or Xray is back - for all those feeling like a catch up, also for birthdays, weddings, barmitzvahs (we don’t get many of these for some reason). For all those feeling like a catch up. Usually starts around 8am and ends when the last person leaves.
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Sacred Space, Liturgy & our Community @ Worship
As we seek to offer our best in worship these guidelines may be helpful.
1. Silence before worship enables us to be ‘gathered’ into the introit sung by the choir
2. Conversations with others are often our way of avoiding those more divine words that search for us.
3. The sanctuary ‘space’ is ‘held’ by those who lead our worship; please keep to a minimum any movement in this space and, at the end of our service, please wait until the choir have finished singing before entering.
4. NOTICES are an important part of our community story… however please use the service sheet to convey notices so that we can minimise the number that have to be given in church.
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2008 New Year’s Reflections
How will I contribute to the formation of the Divine Life in this community during the year ahead.
Where can I help others to enjoy life and to be fully alive
What do I wish for as a part of the Church
What will I do different from last year.. and what will stay the same
We have much ahead of us in building on new foundations…. where does this give me new opportunities
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HOPE - 2008 - PEACE - 2008 - JOY - 2008 - LOVE
Be blessed and be a blessing in the year ahead\
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Our own directory for the website
Contribute to our Business and Service Directory
Do you or your family members offer goods and services? Know of a very good business or service you would recommend? Fill in the slip and give to Rosemary or email information to
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Ruth Shelley combating rising CO2 levels…. by recycling
Could you please collect and give to her any of the following….
Corks, Stamps, Poly meat/food trays, Mobile phones…….
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Giving made easy
Direct debit forms are available from the back of the church and the hall for anyone who wants to use this facility.
St Paul’s bank account details are:
30004913 Beaconsfield - for the East End account
30003006 Beaconsfield - for regular giving
For Internet or other bank transfers you will also need the BSB which is the same for each account – 706-001
Please contact Bob Matthews if you have any questions.
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Our webpage The East End and East End Plans
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GIVING ENVELOPES
A new series for the year ahead are available at the back of the church. If you do not use envelopes for your weekly offering, you might like to consider it as a useful aid to “constancy” in your giving. Our community, like our prayer life, is built on regularity, and envelopes help us to remember our giving to this community even on those weeks when we are away. We also offer the opportunity of Direct Debit for your weekly/monthly offering. It is OUR GIVING that enables us to be here – We receive no payments from “the Church” to meet ALL our weekly expenses and our priest’s stipen
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Parish - Balance Sheet
Our total offerings 2006/7 80067
Our average weekly giving 1539
Average weekly costs to keep going 1944
Every Expense associated with St Paul’s comes directly from our Giving…
We pay for the priest’s stipend (wages)
We pay all the regular Bills – rates, Insurance, Gas, Electricity
We pay every office expense – Computers, Stationery, Photocopying…
We pay for every maintenance job completed on our buildings
And we pay for any ministry activity that reaches beyond our community – such as funding for School Chaplains, Refugees, Emergency relief….
And then…we also pay 16% of our collection to ‘Church Office” to support the ministry of the Anglican Communion in the Diocese of Perth….
EVERTHING WE DO – AND ALL THAT WE WANT TO DO
is dependent on OUR GIVING
an extra $5
from everyone
would make a really big difference
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How to switch to Green Energy
Switching to Green Energy is easy. Just call 13 13 53 to sign-up over the phone
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Our Parish Council……
Christabel (Warden)- Theo (Warden) – Kim (Warden) – Alan Albany - Rosemary Horton - Chris Jamieson - Bob Matthews (Treasurer) - Val Pearson(Secretary)
Theo Mackaay(Synod) - Val Pearson(Synod)
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Giving made easy
Direct debit forms are available from the back of the church and the hall for anyone who wants to use this facility.
St Paul’s bank account details are:
30004913 Beaconsfield - for the East End account
30003006 Beaconsfield - for regular giving
For internet or other bank transfers you will also need the BSB which is the same for each account – 706-001
Please contact Bob Matthews if you have any questions.
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JUST MANNA
St Paul’s NEW Refugee Support Initiative was ‘launched by Dr Carmen Lawrence … Please see Laurel, Angela, Lyn, Fe or Joan for details to join in and help with our ministry of Hospitality
Just Manna press release launch Photos
St Paul’s Refugee Group Report for 2006/7
Warm friendship and advice and help in a whole range of practical areas have, until now, been the major components of our contact and work with refugees. This will continue in 2007/2008 because a rich, deep on-going bonds exist.
However, other considerations are increasingly emerging which enlarge our original 'resettlement' focus. For instance we are more aware of cultural sensitivities beyond those dealt with at Refugee Induction days and we are constantly learning about how Australian norms and mores are perceived. Our small team of St Paul's workers are more aware of the anguish families feel when coming to Australia and especially when they have to leave other family members behind - often in appalling conditions. The refugee family members try to support them by regularly sending money to buy basic necessities- even water. Naturally this affects how they manage here and this is made all the more difficult as our consumer society is very attractive.
Finally we are grateful to the Just Manna team and to CARAD for their help and wisdom - especially in the legal work required for family re-unions. And we would hope that in this troubled world of ours, there will one day be a safe place for all.
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GAZETTE…. Page 17 See press releases
An article (full page) on St Paul’s by Ali Biddescombe
Thanks Ali for a great write up..
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Refugee support
While government acceptance of refugees has dropped off in recent times, refugees already in WA are sponsoring family members so that quite large numbers are still arriving. And, as you might imagine, they need to make huge adjustments in their lives and need considerable support to become functioning members of our society. Various members of the St Paul’s community have been and still are involved in refugee support activities, and we have been contacted by CARAD (Coalition for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees) to see if we want to become volunteers (they provide training) and/or to form a refugee support group under their umbrella. Several of us are interested and we would like to know of any others who might like to join us. Please talk to Angela Wilson or Lyn Sherwood, or email Laurel Ellis at laurmike@iinet.net.au.
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Multicultural Folk Dance in Fremantle
Wednesdays 7.30-9pm
St Paul’s Church Hall, 162 Hampton Rd, Beaconsfield
Come and enjoy the haunting, the melodic and the ecstatic music of the world, and learn the dances traditionally danced to these tunes. $5 per session
Everyone welcome! No partner needed
For more information please contact Palenque 9279 4813 or Palenque@ozadsl.com.au or Tony & Sabine 9337 7376.
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Worth Exploring
Explore faith
Especially to find out how you personally grow in faith.
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As our Government ducks and weaves and blames others, this adage from
China seems appropriate:
The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago; the second best time is now.
Gabby Dean
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REFUGEES - THEIR NEED HAS NEVER BEEN GREATER
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THE CLIMATE INSTITUTE AUSTRALIA LTD
The current drought highlights just how vulnerable
the country is to climate change. This is our
greatest challenge. As a matter of urgency, there
has to be a national reduction of greenhouse
gas emissions.
We should have been reducing emissions, instead
the Australian Government has let them increase
by 10% over the last ten years, and its policy will
cause a further increase of 17% by 2020.
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GIVING and THANKSGIVING and OFFERING and GIFTS
Our Regular Giving is what creates our community….
Our Giving provides a stipend for our Priest
Our Giving Pays all bills for the church, the hall and the rectory….
Our Giving is all we have to maintain and restore our properties
Our Giving is what we have to Give to others and to the calls for “alms”….
Our Giving supports Chaplains in Schools and enables us to provide the community with the use of the hall…….
Envelopes - Help us to be regular and to think of what we give…..
And in a similar manner… Direct Debit achieves the same……
Please Consider Being a REGULAR Giver for even when you cannot make it to Church – we are still here.
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