eBulletin
The Kalamunda Zig-Zag

No 162:  18 May 2025 – 5th Sunday of Easter

Parish Details


Priest: Fr Grahame Bowland 0433 317 142‬, frgrahame@bowland.au; Day off Monday

Parish Council
Warden: Bev Downing (Treasurer) 0488 510 452‬, Diane Milne 0448 116 905, Tracey Jones 0413 402 556
Council Secretary:  Lin Robins
Councillors: Lin Robins, Glenda Apted, Carol Wallace, Lucy Cantlay, Carolyn Toleman, Heidi O'Neill, Peter Kennedy & Peter Stewart.
Lay Synod Representatives: Bev Downing & Liz Kelly (Lin Robins now standing in for Liz.)


Upcoming Events

Saturday 17 May – 10am   Planting of Easter Wheat
The first meeting of the Bread of Life Project. From grain to bread to body: see the online eBulletin for more details.

Wednesday 21 May – 10am   Winter Fashion Show
Tickets $15 each, with morning tea after the fashion parade. For more detail see Lin Robins St Barnabas or Diane Milne St Swithun’s. Tickets available today (List at back of church if you are able to bring morning tea.)

Friday 30 May – 6pm    Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth
Mass as part of a fellowship group Fr Grahame is a member of. This will be a special gathering with people coming from other parishes, followed by refreshments. Note change of day to Friday.

Sunday 8 June - 9am     Annual Meeting of Parishioners
A ‘save the date’ for now and those who write reports, please start thinking about them. Further details to come.

Monday 16 June – Friday 11 July       Fr Grahame on leave
Fr Bill Leadbetter will be taking Sunday services. Urgent pastoral care matters to the wardens.

Sunday 20 July                Bishop Kate visiting for our annual Episcopal Visit, marking the Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene
Those wishing to explore Baptism (adults or children), Confirmation, or Reception into the Anglican Church please contact Fr Grahame


SUNDAY SERVICES

St Swithun's
8.00am  Holy Communion - Fr Grahame
              Preacher: Fr Grahame 

St Barnabas
9.30am  Holy Communion - Fr Grahame
              Preacher:  Fr Grahame 

MID-WEEK SERVICE

9.30am Holy Communion - Fr Grahame 
Preacher:  Fr Grahame

Morning and Evening Prayer are suspended for the moment, due to a number of pastoral services Fr Grahame is leading over the next week.


The Anglican Parish of Kalamunda-Lesmurdie

2024-25 Annual Meeting of Enrolled Members 

10.30am, Pentecost Sunday, 8th June 2025

Vacancies

Wardens (2 or 3)

Parish Councillors (4 or 8)

Nominators of Clergy (4)

Auditor (1)

Lay Synod Representative (2)

Nominations due 5.00pm, Sunday 1st June (six clear days prior to meeting)

Enrolments on the Electoral Roll must be renewed by 11am, Sunday 25 May

Items of General Business to be submitted to Fr Grahame Bowland by 11am, Sunday 18 May

25 Limitation of business

25.1   The business considered at a meeting of enrolled members must be limited to matters which such a meeting is permitted to deal with under this Statute and of which notice has been given as prescribed by this Statute.

25.2   Nothing may be done by a meeting of enrolled members that interferes with the authority of the Archbishop, the rights of the Trustees, the rights of Diocesan Council, the proper functions of the Rector or the powers of the parish council.

Returning Officer: Fr Grahame Bowland

Reports due 11.00am, Sunday 18 May

Reports are due for

Reports – to Parish Secretary; Lin Robins admin@kalamundaanglicans.org.au


Diary


Thursday 15 May
9.00am  -  12.00noon. -  Op Shop
9.30am -  Holy Communion - Fr Grahame at St Barnabas   


Friday 16 May
 *9.00-12.00noon -  Community Morning Tea - St Barnabas Hall *    

9.00am  -  12.00noon. -  Op Shop  


Saturday 17 May 
9.00am - 12.00noon - Op Shop Open. 


                   ****  10am   Planting of Easter Wheat.  *****                     
The first meeting of the Bread of Life Project. From grain to bread to body:
                         see the online eBulletin for more details.                               


    Sunday 18 May  - 5th Sunday of Easter    

St Swithuns 
8.00am  Holy Communion 
          
    Preacher:  Fr Grahame. 

St Barnabas 
9.30am Holy Communion
              Preacher: Fr Grahame
          


Monday 19 May
Fr Grahame's Day Off  *
9.00am  -  12.00noon. -  Op Shop    


Tuesday  20 May 
9.00am  -  12.00noon. -  Op Shop
9.00am - Holy Communion at Villa Maria (Fr Grahame presiding)


Wednesday 21 May 
9.00am  -  12.00noon.  - Op Shop

                     ****** 10am   Winter Fashion Show ******
          Tickets $15 each, with morning tea after the fashion parade.           
For more detail see Diane Milne St Swithun’s or Lin Robins St Barnabas. 


Thursday 22 May  
9.00am  - 12.00noon.  - Op Shop
9.30am -  Holy Communion - Fr Grahame at St Barnabas
11.00am – Holy Communion at Valencia /
Roshana Carmel 


 Friday 23 May 
 *9.00-12.00noon -  Community Morning Tea - St Barnabas Hall *   
9.00am  -  12.00noon. -  Op Shop 


Saturday 24 May 
9.00am - 12.00noon - Op Shop
  


    Sunday 25 May - 6th Sunday of Easter   

St Swithuns 
8.00am. Holy Communion 

              Preacher: Fr Grahame

St Barnabas 
9.30am Holy Communion
              Preacher: Fr Grahame
         


Direct Credit Details

Anglican Parish of Kalamunda-Lesmurdie

ACF Direct Credit Offering: BSB 706 001 Account 30003030


Diocesan News


The latest edition of the Anglican Messenger:

can be accessed here


 

"Sharing Christ's love by encouraging, strengthening
and supporting marriage and family life ".

Meets:  1.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of the Month at St Swithuns Hall.  
Next Meeting :  10 June 

Secretary: Nancy Rhodes, nancyrhodes40@yahoo.com

Our Mothers Union is an integral part of our Parish and new members will be made very welcome.  


*  Community Morning Tea - St Barnabas Hall  *

9.00-12.00noon on Fridays

Everyone is welcome

Come with a friend or arrange a party

Please come and enjoy the wonderful delights on offer


* KYB Studies *

Tuesday KYB Ladies' Group

Meets:  9.30am -11.30am at 10 Seaton Court, South Guildford
followed by Morning Tea.

New Study:  Luke's Gospel part 2 (9.28 - 16.31) a 9 week study.  

New members are always welcome. 

Enquiries to Hilary Edwards - (08) 9291 9230 or 0403 979 909.


Op Shop News  

 Open 6 days a week from 9.00am - 12.00pm


*  Calling on Volunteers to work in the Op Shop  *

We need those regular weekly volunteers, and those who may be available to fill the occasional gap in the roster

Contact Bron Hatcher - 08 9293 0214


ROSTERS

Please check the Rosters for this week, as there may have been some changes (*)


  18 May - 8th Sunday of Easter   

Readings:
Acts 11.1-18:  Psalm 148:  Revelation 21.1-6:  John 13.31-35.

Prayer of the Week:
Almighty and everliving God,
increase in us your gift of faith,
so that, forsaking what lies behind
and reaching out to that which is before us,
we may run the way of your commandments
and win the crown of everlasting joy;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.
 

St Swithuns, Lesmurdie

Counters:   Peter Newing & Diane Milne 
Celebrant:   Fr Grahame
Preaching:   Fr Grahame 

8.00am Eucharist
LA:  Carol Wallace 
Intercessions:   Peter Newing 
Old Testament:  Brian Colegate 
New Testament:  Millie Sala-Tenna 
 

St Barnabas, Kalamunda 

Flowers:  Brenda Shaw 
Sacristan:  Lin Robins
Celebrant:  Fr Grahame 
Preaching:  Fr Grahame

9.30am Eucharist 
LA:  Bev Downing 
Second Challice:  Lin Robins 
Clicker:  Chris Robins 
Sidespersons:  Stuart Fairbairn & Jim Crawford 
Old Testament:  Chris Robins 
New Testament:  Jane Davies  
Morning Tea:   Hilary Edwards. 


    25 May -  6th Sunday of Easter    

Readings:
Acts 16.9-15:  Psalm 67:  Revelation 21.10-14; 21.22-22.5:  John 14.23-29.  

Prayer of the Week:
Eternal God,
whose Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life:
grant that we may walk in his way, 
rejoice in his truth, and share his risen life;  
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.


St Swithuns, Lesmurdie 

Counters:  Peter Newing & Brian Colegate 
Celebrant:   Fr Grahame
Preaching:   Fr Grahame 

8.00am Eucharist
LA:  Lav Marendoli-Murray
Intercessions:  Nance Cox
Old Testament:  Vanessa Thurgate   
New Testament:  Nicole Hales

St Barnabas, Kalamunda 

Flowers:  Brenda Shaw 
Sacristan:   Bev Morris 
Celebrant:  Fr Grahame 
Preaching:  Fr Grahame

9.30am Eucharist
LA:  Lin Robins 
Second Challice:  Stuart Fairbairn 
Clicker:  Bev Downing 
Sidespersons:   Christabel Dickson & Chris Robins 
Old Testament:  Tracey Jones 
New Testament:  Sam Wylie 
Morning Tea:  Pauline Townsend


   1 June - 7th Sunday of Easter    

Readings:
Acts 16.16-34:  Psalm 97:  Revelation 22.12-22:  John 17.20-26

Prayer of the Week
O God, the King of glory,
you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ
with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven:
we pray you, leave us not comfortless,
but send your Holy Spirit to strengthen us
and exalt us to the same place where our Saviour Christ has gone before;
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


St Swithuns, Lesmurdie 

Counters:   Diane Milne & Brian Colegate  
Celebrant:   Fr Grahame
Preaching:   Fr Grahame 

8.00am Eucharist
LA:  Lav Marendoli-Murray
Intercessions:  Nance Cox
Old Testament:  Kylie Astley 
New Testament:  Peter Newing

St Barnabas, Kalamunda 

Flowers:   Audrey Ogilby
Sacristan:  Bev Downing
Celebrant:  Fr Grahame 
Preaching:  Fr Grahame 

9.30am Eucharist 
LA:  Allan Cantlay 
Second Challice:  Lucy Cantlay  
Clicker:  Lin Robins
Sidespersons:  Chris & Lin Robins
Old Testament:   Stuart Fairbairn 
New Testament:   Jim Crawford 
Morning Tea:    Connie Russell


  8 June. -  PENTECOST SUNDAY    

  ONE SERVICE ONLY AT ST BARNABAS -  ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS.  

Readings:
Acts 2.1-21:  Psalm 104.26-36:  Romans 14-17:  John 14.8-27

Prayer of the Week:
O Lord,
from whom alone all good things come:
grant that by your holy inspiration
we may think those things that are good,
and by your merciful guiding may perform them;
through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

St Barnabas, Kalamunda 

Flowers:   Audrey Ogilby
Sacristan:  Lin Robins 
Celebrant:  Fr Grahame 
Preaching:  Fr Grahame

9.30am Eucharist 
LA:  Bev Downing. 
Second Challice:   Jim Crawford
Clicker:   Stuart Fairbairn 
Sidespersons: Christabel & Chris Robins 
Old Testament:  Doug Pritchard 
New Testament:  Christine Pritchard. 
Morning Tea:  Chris & Lin Robins. 

   


Volunteers needed for the Roster at St Barnabas 

If you feel you would like to volunteer for any of the following roles, or any other role on the rosters,
please call or email Lin - 0437 158 734 or admin@kalamundaanglicans.org.au 


The Clicker (who looks after the clicker button for the screens)
 Silver & Brass cleaners (who polish the silver and brass on a regular basis)
Flower arrangers (training available from the lovely flower ladies) 
Morning Tea (volunteers to set up the coffee and tea ready for morning tea and bring a cake)
If you feel you would like to volunteer for any of these roles, or any other role on the rosters
please call or email Lin - 0437 158 734 or admin@kalamundaanglicans.org.au 


Prayer List


Please include the following names in your daily prayers:

Ruth & Peter

Rick, Amanda, and family

Shirley Foreman

Malcolm & Ingrid & Jennifer (daughter) Stone

Peter Kennedy

Liz Kelly

Tony Eagleton

Amanda Emmett and family

Tessa L, Philip W, Alice L, Ken O, Denise L., Jenny.  

Ima Rose and family

Hal Airth - (Mary Raycraft)

Margot McGuire, Geoff & Family

Shane & Desiree Ellison & family

Josephine Morgan

Bill & Sandra Donovan (Lin Robins)

John & Maureen Buckley - good health, great healthcare and lots of support (Denise Laycock)

Ayton & Andrew (Christabel Dickson)

Phil Davies, Jenny (Jane Davies)

West, Thomas WALMSLEY (Irene McGuirk)

Cathy & George Car (Allan & Lucy Cantlay)

Karyn Brands (Roger Blackburn)
 

The Bereaved

Those in hospital (* Surgery)

         Liz Kelly 

Loving Lord, we pray for …,
strengthen them by your Holy Spirit,
grant release from pain,
refreshment of spirit,
and wholeness in body and mind
through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.

The Departed

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, 
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God,
rest in peace and rise in glory. Amen

To keep our prayer list current please send us those you wish to pray for. CLICK HERE


Anniversaries

Birthdays:
  

Departed Anniversaries : 
16   Mary Newing.  (2002)
18   Grace Lawson.  (2019)
19   Daisy Hartley.  (2002)
21   Sarah Morgan.  (2007)
21   Reg Owen. (2014)


UPGRADING SAFE MINISTRY COMPLIANCE

A number of Parishioners and Op Shop Volunteers will have received notification from the Safe Ministry Unit to renew the following safe ministry checks and/or to complete Safe ministry Training Level 1/Level2. Please check with Fr Grahame if you need any Assistance.

Safe Ministry Checks.

Volunteer National Police Clearance (VNPC)

This is renewed every three years. The required ID is, all of:
   1. Commencement of Identity Document (1) - ie. Birth Certificate or Passport.
   2. Primary Identity Document (1) - ie. Driver's License 
   3. Secondary Identity Document (2) - ie. Medicare Card)
   4. Change of Name Document - ie. Marriage Certificate

The form can be downloaded here.

Complete the VNPC form, scan it along with your ID, and email to screenings@perth.anglican.org. You no longer need these documents to be witnessed by Fr Grahame – please send directly to screenings. If you do not have a scanner, come into the office on a Wednesday and we can help you out.

WWCC card - 3 yearly as usual. Priest signs in the relevant place.

Safe Ministry Training - Level 1 Enrolment Guide

Safe Ministry Training Level 1 login 
(use the link in the Enrolment guide above if this one does not work - training costs are covered by the Diocese)