PARISH GROUPS
A little history about the Applecross AMS: It wasn’t until 1965 that the men’s fellowship became members of the Church of England’s Men’s Society which continued till 1977/78 when the then Archbishop of Perth suggested that church groups be closed down (a mistake I think). Fifteen years later in 1992 Mr Peter Luke, a Parishioner, asked the men of the Parish to become members of the Anglican Men’s Society of Australia.
The Service was held at Cannington Parish and Bishop Kyme made a small group official members. Under Peter’s leadership the men helped build a residence for the Anglican Church on Rottnest Island, Peter was made Chairman and did a wonderful job. Since then Applecross men, Ralph Hickling, Ron Hollett and Geoff Leiper have each held the position of Chairman of AMS in the Diocese of Perth.
The group is small in number and would welcome the men of the Parish to join us and become members ($20.00 per year).
The first half of this past year was spent meeting (usually at the Leipers) for such things as barbecues, a poem or favourite song night. We also attended two restaurant dinners with our wives, a popular development, which is the norm these days.
The second half of the year we have had one retreat at New Norcia for the men and this September we will have a weekend for couples and singles so BOOK EARLY (total accommodation available is 23).
We hosted the AMS national Conference in September 2008 at St John’s Rockingham. Archbishop Roger was our guest speaker and the entertainment was by The Bush Poets Society. This conference was voted a huge success and showed a profit which was used to promote the Anglican Men’s Society in WA by purchasing and sending out to parishes the AMS Diary and Centenary Book of Witness.
We have recently asked the men from Bicton-Attadale if we can join with them for a breakfast once a month in Fremantle. We continue to look for new members, especially younger men, so come on down and have some fun. We run a very relaxed evening and, importantly, it gives our members the chance to deepen friendships and support one another in our walk with Christ.
St David’s Caritas group was established in 1996 and originated
from the St David’s Playgroup mothers and their friends. We have
welcomed new friendships over the years and follow the 1993 charter
adopted by the Anglican Church Mothers’ Union.
“Caritas means … ‘Christian love for others’ and tells why we exist
… to share and communicate the love of Christ. Our role is outreach
– friendship in action – in a group that can offer emotional and
spiritual support and opportunity for growth through caring and
personal relationships.”
Our meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month
at 7.30pm excluding school holidays.
We are currently a group of 15 women who enjoy participating in a
range of activities and outings that we hope will challenge us at
times, provide learning experiences and lots of opportunities to
laugh and have fun together. We share skills (eg cooking and craft),
exchange ideas (spiritual and secular) and endeavour to keep
evolving as our interests grow and change.
Our annual calendar of upcoming events includes a Food Safari Night,
Pasta and Sauce making, Computer Basics on Photoshop, Massage,
Bonsai Gem Tree Making, Meditation etc.
We extend a warm welcome to all women, those within the parish and
in our local community. Please refer to the Parish foyer notice
board for calendar events, dates and times. Wendy Wright
Coffee, Craft and Conversation welcomes you. We get together on
Tuesdays 9.30am until 11.30am each week in the Parish office at St
David’s. We share stories/conversation and morning tea while working
on our individual craft projects (one has even been known to bring
her ironing to do while chatting!). Craft is not necessary,
conversation is!
Julianne Maisey
Some years ago one of our parishioners spoke to some of the other men regarding the poor state of the gardens at St David’s and they agreed to meet every Monday morning and fix the problem.
The men who worshipped at St George’s decided on working at St
David’s for the first three Mondays of the month and at St George’s
for the last one or two days. The gardens benefited greatly from the
care given by the group.
After the Hall was completed in November 1990, hall cleaning and
small repair jobs were added to the operations. Some of the things
we do or have done besides house keeping and gardening are:
• Fix leaking taps and replace light bulbs.
• Paint jobs such as the wrought iron work in the choir loft.
• Replace the faulty hall window spring balances and door closers.
• Repair broken sprinklers.
• Build the brick garden walls and lay the brick paving in the court
yard (play area) around to and including the office patio.
Over the last couple of years our numbers have been dwindling. If
you can help, please come along, pick your own job, or we will give
you one, and do it. Times are flexible, generally between 8.30 am
and 12.30 pm. However, members’ morning tea is at 10.00 am, and for
this we thank Joan Hampton and Daphne Pyke for their dedication in
preparing and bringing to us morning tea over a long period.
We also remember Fay Elliman for her dedication to the same task
over many years.
Ray Dival