Archdeacon Michael and Kris
Archdeacon Michael will be on leave on Thursday 2nd May and Friday 3rd May as he takes Kris to Qld. to attend to family matters.Kris will be absent from the Parish for the next few weeks.
Kids' Church
Will be in recess for for the next few weeks in the absence of Kris.
Parish Council
At the March meeting June Len from the 2pm congregation was elected as a Parish Council member to fill the vacancy from the AGM.
The Reverend Chaplain Soma
has been appointed by the Archbishop to be an Assistant Priest in the Parish.
Fr. Chaplain will commence during May 2024 and will be funded fulltime by the Birch Trust.
Praying for those in Need
Record the names of those in need on the Prayer request sheet.
Namesremain on the list for four weeks and will need to be added again if required. Please enter your name so that Clergy can follow up on your request.
Please make sure you have the permission of the person before adding to the list.
Volunteers Needed
To help maintain Church properties and general help in our outreach programs.
Pray Daily For the Parish
Please use the card provided to pray intentionally for the Parish each day.
Call Brendan Stott or Lyn Crick.
Staff Vacancies exist NOW on:
Wednesday or Thursday 10.00 am -3.00 pm or Saturday 10.30 am - 2.00 pm.
Rosters for 10.30 am Mass
Rosters for All Saints' until the end of June are available. Take your copy home and mark your dates in your diary.
Please arrange a replacement/swap with someone else if you are unavailable on the day rostered.
Reimaging the Future
We have a great opportunity to begin the process to reimaging where, what and how the Parish will be into the future. Start wondering and dreaming what you would like to see happening.
Archdeacon Michael will brief everyone on how we will engage in the process as we begin to reignite our life as the church in Preston and Reservoir.
Opportunities to Serve the Parish
Please speak with Archdeacon Michael or Tony Henwood if you would like to volunteer in any roles in the Parish, eg: Serving; Greeter and Wecoming; Op Shop; Food Program; Gardening; Reader; Cleaning; Office Admin etc.
Dates:
Monday 27th May 2024 to Wednesday 29th May Regional Clergy Conference at the Foothills Centre Mooroolbark.
Saturday 1st June 2024 Special Synod to be held at St. Paul's Cathedral. Our reps are Meagan Street, Brendan Stott, Fr. Fan and Archdeacon Michael.
Your Giving to the Parish
Please consider changing your weekly offering to a direct debit. Please your surname as the reference and use the following Account details:
Bank: National Australia Bank
BSB: 083 202
Account: 752850956
Name: The Anglican Parish of Jika Jika
Reference: "insert your surname"
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