This newsletter from St Paul's Anglican Church in Beaconsfield announces upcoming events at the parish including refurbishing the office over Christmas, gardening group meetings, Advent discussion sessions on T.S. Eliot's Four Quartets led by Professor Chris Wortham, intergenerational Advent activities for children and elders, and a working bee in the parish garden. It also provides notices about the Archbishop visiting on December 22nd, cancellation of the Christmas Fete, the worship roster, office hours over Christmas, and a request about missing bottles from the hall.

1. ST PAUL'S
ANGLICAN CHURCH
BEACONSFIELD
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
1 DECEMBER | 2019
NEWSLETTER
PARISH
UPDATES
THE LATEST FROM OUR
PARISH COMMUNITY
NOTICES FOR THIS COLUMN
CAN BE EMAILED TO ZARA
IN THE OFFICE BY 7PM
EACH THURSDAY.
We are planning to refurbish
the office over the
Christmas break! Please let
Zara or Maureen know if you
have a rug to give away, or
just drop it at the office - if
we end up with many rugs
I'm sure we can find a home
for them with Just Manna!
The gardening group meets
every Wednesday at 9am for
90 minutes of gardening
and an hour of coffee and
cake. Help is always
welcome as are donations
of potting mix, fertiliser etc.
which can be left at the
garden shed on the north
side of the hall.
NEW WALL MURAL ART
St Paul's has the wall mural outside the Hall updated from time to
time. It acknowledges different community events, themes, or times
of the year. Most recently, it has been decorated as a Christmas
wreath. Please enjoy the artwork as we enter the Advent season.

2. Daily, in the Chapel
Mon-Sat, 6:30am
Morning Prayer
Mon-Fri, 12 Noon
Midday Meditation
Mon-Thur, 6.30pm
Evening Prayer
Morning Tea
10.30am Mon & Thurs
Meeting Room
Friday Drinks 5.30pm at the
Firepit
Saturday Morning Breakfast
8.15am at the hall
ALL WELCOME
WEEKLY
FELLOWSHIP
AN ADVENT OFFERING
Professor Chris Wortham will lead a discussion on T.S. Eliot’s Four
Quartets. Be sure not to miss enlightening presentations of these.
Chris would like each participant to bring their own copies; but
Gabby has kindly offered to make copies, so please let her know if
you would like her to print one for you before our first session.
Time: The evening presentations will begin at 7:00pm, Each
presentation will last about an hour.
Dates: Sunday 8th December
Wednesday 11th December
Sunday 15th December
Wednesday 18th December
Sunday 22nd December
Venue: The Meeting Room
Looking forward to thoughtful, insightful and lively discussions.
Cheers, Celia
JOIN US FOR
INTER-GENERATIONAL ADVENT
This year, the children would like to invite our elders to join us
for Christmas activities in the hall on Sundays throughout
advent. This is particularly aimed at those older members of the
congregation who may not get to spend Christmas with
youngsters but would like to share in some of their excitement
at this special time. Liz, Robin, and the kids have planned
activities designed to be meaningful and fun for young and old
together, and Dr. Jo will be on hand to make sure everyone is
well looked after. Places are limited! If you would like to join us,
please sign up after church asap or contact the office.

3. Anglican Parish of
Beaconsfield
BSB: 706 001
Account No. 30003006
electronic giving
details
LOST
A box of green and gold bottles has disappeared from the
hall. Does anyone know where they have gone?
- Pauline O'Hara

4. Office:
parish.stpauls@gmail.com
ph: 9335 2242
Zara is in the office
Wednesday and Friday
9am - 3pm
contacts:
ARCHBISHOP VISIT!
Archbishop Kay will be visiting St Paul's Parish on the 22nd
December 2019. She will perform mass and join us in the hall
for morning tea.
CHRISTMAS FETE UPDATE
The St Paul's Christmas Fete has been cancelled this year.
Watch out for stalls in the hall over advent!
WORSHIP ROSTER
The worship roster for 5th January - 29th March 2020 has now
been emailed to the appropriate people. A hard copy is behind
the current roster at the front of the church.
OFFICE HOURS OVER THE
CHRISTMAS PERIOD
The Parish office will be closed from Saturday 21st December
to Friday 3rd January. During that time the answering machine
will be checked occasionally. In case of emergency, please ring
Martin on 0478 614 884
PARISH GARDEN WORKING BEE
All members of our wonderful community are invited to give
a helping hand to our parish grounds on Saturday 7th
December. Starting after breakfast, we look forward to
seeing you there.
- the wardens, Celia and Martin.