6.00pm   Holy Eucharist & Imposition of Ashes

9.30am    Sung Eucharist & Sunday School

11.00am    Annual General Meeting

9.30am    Sung Eucharist and Sunday School

9.30am    Sung Eucharist, Sunday School and Candlemas Procession

7.00am    Holy Eucharist

9.30am    Sung Eucharist and Sunday School

Welcome to St Andrew’s as we continue our celebrations of the Epiphany during January. For the Eucharist today we are using The Eucharist in the Season of Epiphany.

Weekday Eucharists will recommence on Wednesday 1^st February.

Tuesdays in the Undercroft will recommence on 7^th February.

Mother’s Union will meet at St Andrew’s on 10^th February.

The National Council of Women have organised a “We Care Pamper Day” for the women in Chelmer, Graceville and surrounding areas who have been affected by the floods.  They have asked if we can assist with donations of toiletry/cosmetic items for sample bags which will be distributed to those attending.  Specifically they require small (as in complimentary hotel size) tubes of shampoo etc. [see notice board].  Donations can be given to Lorraine Stafford by Sunday 12^th February.

The Annual Meeting of the Parish will be on Sunday 19^th February at 11.00am.  We hope to have the Annual Report completed by 12^th February.  Would you please make sure that the Annual Reports are to Father Michael by next Sunday.

A Community Playgroup run by the parish will be starting on 20^th February.  The playgroup will meet in the undercroft on Mondays from 9.30am – 11.30am during school terms.  We would be grateful for donations of toys in good condition suitable for children under the age of 5. If you know someone who has toys they no longer need and would be happy to donate something to the playgroup, please let Helen Harrison or Sue Reid know.

DATES TO NOTE

February 19 Sunday Annual Meeting

February 22 Wednesday Ash Wednesday

March 31 Saturday Election stalls – BCC elections

April 1 Sunday Palm Sunday

April 6 Friday Good Friday

April 8 Sunday Easter Sunday

9.30am    Sung Eucharist

9.30am    Sung Eucharist

Parish News.

8^th & 15^th January, 2012

WELCOME

We welcome you to St. Andrews’ for our celebrations of the Epiphany of the Lord & the Baptism of the Lord. These two festivals continue to reveal the purpose of God in the person of Jesus Christ recognized as the Saviour of all humankind.

There are special Orders of Service for both these Sundays with a copy of the readings for your use.

Please note that there will be no weekday Eucharist’s in January.  The daily office (Morning & Evening Prayer) will be said. Contact the clergy for details.

There are still a few Rosters for January to March 2012 available for collection from the back of the church.

The Annual Meeting of the Parish will be on Sunday 19^th February at 11.00am.  We hope to have the Annual Report completed by the 12^th February.  Would you please make sure that the Annual Reports are to Father Michael by the first week of February.

Tuesdays in the Undercroft are having a holiday during January and will recommence on 7^th February 2012.

The Parish Office will be closed until Monday January 23.

Some church news.

The Reverend Julia Harrison has been appointed as assistant priest in the parish of St. Lucia. Her ministry will also include Coordinating Chaplain of the Anglican Chaplaincy at the University of Queensland.

Clergy & Friends of Archdeacon Richard Gowty are invited to a Thanksgiving Service on his retirement at 4pm Sunday 29^th January at St Mark’s Anglican Church, Buderim. Refreshments to follow.

9.30am    Sung Eucharist

9.30am           Sung Eucharist