Combined Parish Service was held Sunday 28th of February 8.30am at St James
The Parish AGM followed the service - AGM Reports available - Click here
Anglican Church Flood Appeal
While a public appeal has been launched by the state, this parish is taking an initiative and 'launching' a flood appeal to specifically assist the Anglican Parishes affected. These parishes will have extra costs and there will be a short term loss of income. Donations for Anglican Church Western Region Flood Appeal in the collection plate or direct debit to the parish.
4th - 25th March - Thinking of going Solar? Seminars available in Toowoomba
If you are thinking of going solar why not attend one of our FREE information seminars presented by Terry Davis (Excel Solar) and Nigel Kimball (Yarramine Environmental) on "grid connected solar photovoltaic systems"
Find out more about :-
- How Solar systems work and how they can reduce your electricity bill
- Financial assistance available for systems
- Earning money from excess power generation, and
- An exciting NEW bulk buy project offering homeowners and businesses discounted systems.
Seminar are at Groom Park Hall Neil Street Toowoomba (opposite the Cathedral Centre) on the following dates:-
- Thursday 4th March 2010
- Thursday 11th March 2010
- Thursday 18th March 2010
- Thursday 25th March 2010
Seats are limited, so if you would like to attend please register by calling Nigel Kimball (07) 46382442
Bush Church Aid - Box opening time
Please bring your BCA boxes to the parish office or give them to Helen (10am Sunday service)
Thank you for your continuing support of ministry in remote Australia
10th March - You are invited to come to dinner with... The Honourable Justice Deborah Mullins at 6.30pm at the St James Parish Centre - $20 a head
The Honourable Justice Deborah Mullins - the Deputy Chancellor of the Brisbane Diocese will be in Toowoomba for 2 weeks presiding over our local District court. She has graciously agreed to be our Guest Speaker at a Combined Anglican Parishes Dinner to be held in the Parish Centre. She will speak on a variety of topics of a legal nature and take your questions. Tickets available from the Parish Office. Please purchase your tickets before the night to help with catering numbers.
13th March - Annual Fair & Environment Day - 9am - 1pm
The members of Crow's Nest Anglican Parish invite you to attend their Annual Fair & Environment Day on Saturday March 13th 9am - 1pm at St George's Anglican Church - 15 Thallon Street, Crow's Nest (ph 4698 1403).
All the usual stalls & Flower Show, Information posters, Spinning Demonstration, Frog Calls (10am & 11am), wildlife exhibit. Enjoy BBQ lunch at Katy Koala's Kitchen, then travel on to Blackbutt and enjoy their gardenfest and country lifestyle Expo which closes at 5pm
13th March - Glennie Annual Autumn Fair - 10am - 2pm
Glennie School, Herries St - Stalls, Books, Cakes, Produce, Craft, Novelties etc. Food stalls & Rides for the kids. ALL WELCOME! Come along for a day of fun!
23rd March - Tombola - St Mary's Guild
St Mary's Guild invite you to attend a TOMBOLA on Tuesday 23rd March at St Mary's Anglican Church hall, Cnr Buckland & Burton Streets Toowoomba.
The event starts with Morning Tea at 9.30am
27th & 28th March - A Stroll Down Broadway - Music from all the great Broadway Shows & Musicals
Toowoomba Municipal Brass Band...Exciting new Choir - "The Accidentals" ... Guest Soloist (Qld Opera) Dominic Walsh ... & others... Compared by Robert Ketton.
USQ Arts Theatre Saturday 27th March 7.30pm & Sunday 28th March 2pm.
Admission Adults $20; Concession / Students $15
Bookings: Empire Theatre 1300 655 299
All proceeds to aid the TOOWOOMBA HOSPICE
Services for Palm Sunday, Holy Week & Easter - St James Church
28th March - Palm Sunday
7.30am ...Sung Eucharist & Service of palms
10am ......Family Eucharist & Service of palms
1pm ........Sudanese Worship (Dinka Speaking)
Services in Holy Week
29th March - 7am - Holy Communion
30th March - 7am - Holy Communion
.......................9.30am - North School Easter Service
31st March - 10am - Holy Communion
.......................7pm - Tenebrae at St. Luke's
01st April - Maundy Thursday
6pm ........ Fellowship meal at St James Centre
7.30pm.... Liturgy & Watch - 'till 10.30pm
02nd April - Good Friday
7.30am .. Liturgy of the day
10am ..... Liturgy of the day
1pm ....... Sudanese Worship (Dinka Speaking)
03rd April - Easter Eve
6.30pm Combined Anglican Parishes - Service of Light at St Mary's Church
......................................(Cnr Buckland & Burton Streets Harristown)
04th April - Easter Day
7.30am.....Sung Eucharist
10am.......
Holy Communion
12 noon....Easter Service at the Irish Club (see below for details)
1pm..........Sudanese Worship (Dinka Speaking)
Services for Palm Sunday, Holy Week & Easter - St Anne's Church (Highfields)
28th March - Palm Sunday
8.30am ..Family Eucharist
6pm .......Ecumenical Taize' Service
01st April - Maundy Thursday
7pm ...... Eucharist / Footwashing (Stripping of the Altar & Silent Watch)
02nd April - Good Friday
8.30am . Liturgy of the day. Our service will continue at Peacehaven Park (Kuhls Rd) at 10am with Ecumenical Stations of the cross.
04th April - Easter Day
8.30am....Service of Light & Family Eucharist
Church in the Pub - 12 noon Easter Day - (April 4th 2010)
You are invited to join us for "Church in the Pub" at "The Irish Club" Cnr Russell & Station Streets starting at 12noon on Easter Day. If you wish to stay for lunch at the hotel - please book with the Irish Club Hotel on 463889770.
Earthquake in Haiti
Please pray for the Bishop of Haiti, Bishop Jean Zache his clergy and people, all of whom have been impacted by this disaster in Haiti and for the Governments and organisations seeking help. Over 100,000 may be dead and 3 million will be impacted by the quake. For more information on the quake and how you can help go to www.abmission.org or www.anglicanbrisbane.org.au. The people of Haiti will need long term help.
Donations may be made in the following ways
- Anglican Aid Abroad - P.O. Box 27 Morningside QLD 4170 (Please do not send cash in the mail)
- at any Westpac Branch by direct credit to Westpac Morningside, A/C no 034058 580656 Missionaries of St Andrew - Anglican Aid Abroad
- Place an envelope marked "Haiti Appeal" in the collection plate at one of our services
- Anglican Board of Mission - Donate online by selecting Haiti Earthquake Appeal from the drop-down campaign list or contact our office on 1300 302663, Sydney 9264 1021 or email info@abm.asn.au
2010 Lenten Studies - It is not too late to join
St James studies Using "Shaping Community" Brisbane Diocesan Publication. Cost of book $10 - includes additional material & colour photographic material.
Monday nights at 7pm commencing 15 Feb (Monday before Ash Wednesday) in the parish centre (Led by Rev Stephanie)
Wednesday Mornings at 11am commencing Ash Wednesday 17 Feb in the church (Led by Fr Gary)
St Anne's studies
2nd and 4th Tuesday nights at 7.30pm at 'Mortensens' home using "Shaping Community" ph 46968210 for further details
1st and 3rd Wednesday Mornings at 10.45am commencing 17th Feb at At Anne's using material supplied by the Roman Catholic Community (Led by Graeme Roberts)
St James Day 24th July 2010
There will be celebrations for St James' Day on July 24th when our guest preacher will be The Reverend Steven Ogden - the Principal of St Francis College. There are exciting developments with the growth of the college now that it is attached to a different university. 2010 will see the highest enrolment for many years
Ever wanted to work on an archaeological dig in the Holy Land? Join the 2010 St Francis College Bethsaida Tour led by Dr Greg Jenks, Academic Dean at SFC and Co-Director of the Bethsaida Excavations Project Israel. June 6 - 28 including 3 days in Jordan and 4 days in Jerusalem. Call Natalie at Mission Travel Group on 1300 554 654 or Greg Jenks on 0408 767 433 for more info. Registration forms and info available from the Parish Office.
2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity and the International Year of Rapprochement of Culture.
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