October – November 2022 Nesletter
St. Andrew’s Uniting Church, Longueville
October – November 2022 Newsletter
CHURCH COUNCIL REPORT
We are pleased that Krikor is taking 3 weeks of much deserved leave in October. Krikor had a double workload in September, taking services at both Longueville and Willoughby Armenian church. He will attend the Armenian Missionary Associations Annual Meeting in New Jersey, USA. The AMAA has decided to award its District Committees/Branches. As such, Krikor and Dee are invited as guests. Also, they will be visiting their daughter Lori in New York where she has a scholarship to study for her Masters in Journalism. During their stay they will celebrate birthdays and anniversaries with the family, as well as Krikor will conduct his nephew’s daughter and niece’s son’s Baptisms. They plan to drive from New Jersey to Montreal, Canada, to visit Dee’s relatives. We wish them a safe trip. They will return on 27 October.
We are delighted to welcome back Bob Minton, who will be taking services at St. Andrew’s while Krikor is away.
At our combined service with Lane Cove UC on 18 September $1350 was raised for Frontier Services. The annual BBQ is a welcome get together of the two congregations. The day began well with Krikor and Rick entering the church in Akubra hats! Bangers on the BBQ were followed by ice creams. All the fathers were honoured, a belated Father’s Day tribute. Each received a gift of wine and chocolate. There was a trivia quiz, mainly about the work of the outback Chaplains, one question stumped many – who are the leaders of the Federal and State National Party?
We have almost reached our target of $3,000 to support the Demirchian family in Artsakh. Please continue to give. The money has been already transferred to the AMAA.
Those who watched the funeral services to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II at both Westminster and Windsor were moved by the content of the services and impressed by the pageantry of the processions. The soldiers, sailors and airmen are all serving men and women, some of them were recalled from active service to take part in the procession.
Our thoughts and prayers are with those undergoing treatment and those feeling sadness at the loss of a loved one.
Penny Goodley
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THE SERENITY PRAYER
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change.
The courage to change the things I can.
And the wisdom to know the difference.
TIME 4 U, Wednesdays at 10:00 am
Time 4U is held every Wednesday from 10-12 noon.
As Krikor will be away 4-27 October we will not be showing Backroads – other surprises will be in store!
If you need transport or have any questions, please call Frank on 9427 3215.
Cost: $5 for home-made morning tea and a welcoming and friendly morning amongst friends.
LANE COVE MUSIC
Our fifth concert for 2022 will be held at 7:30 pm on 11 October in Lane Cove Mowbray Anglican Church, 19 Rosenthal Avenue, Lane Cove. This is an annual event, held in conjunction with Sydney Eisteddfod, sponsored by the Pollard Family, in memory of Alf and Pearl Pollard, parents of Chris Butters and her siblings.
10 of the most outstanding solo instrumentalists between the ages of 13 and 15 years have been selected from the 2022 Sydney Eisteddfod for these awards. The concert programme will be available at the door on the night of the concert.
At 7:30 pm on 29 November Cantorion Sydney Choir, a male choir in the Welsh tradition, will present a delightful repertoire of familiar, uplifting and moving songs, including some Christmas music.
Ticket bookings can be made in advance via our website
www.lanecovemusic.org.au or tickets $25 at the door.
Enquiries: Chris Butters 9428 4287, Penny Goodley 9803 1735
PIZZA AND MOVIE NIGHT – First Tuesday of the month
6:30 pm Tuesday 4 October: ‘Dead Poets Society’ (1989) American drama set in 1959 at a fictional elite boarding school where the English teacher inspires his students through poetry. Starring Robin Williams.
6:30 pm Tuesday 1 November: ‘The Emperor’s Club’ (2002) American drama set in a boys’ boarding school where a passionate classics teacher attempts to impart wisdom and a sense of honour to his students. Starring Kevin Kline.
Come along and enjoy the best value dinner and movie combo in town!
Cost $10. Please bring your own drinks. Bookings: 9427 4740 or 9428 4287
2022 SUMMER FASHION PARADE
After an enforced (by COVID) break of two years, our annual Fashion Parade is back on the Events Calendar! On Thursday 10 November, from 10:15 am, the usual splendid morning tea will be served in the Church Hall, before Stafford Fashions present their summer range of ladies fashions.
This year, we will be donating some of the proceeds to The Smith Family who do a marvellous job funding the education of children from disadvantaged homes. An Entry Donation of $10 per person will still apply, this being our Church’s contribution to containing inflation! Tell all your friends…invite them along. The more, the merrier. We have A4 size posters available for promoting the event, so please contact Jan (mob: 0445 741 414) if you know of any business or institution prepared to display it.
STAMP NEWS
We have received a note of thanks from the Stamp Committee for the wonderful collection of stamps and first day covers recently donated by Patrick Bridger. Stamp sales to date for 2022 are $28,000 so cutting off those rare stamps and donating old collections are valuable. Please continue to save stamps and give them to Virginia or Frank.
WOOL AND FABRIC DE-STASH
Between now and 31 December we are offering the opportunity to move on anything from your craft stash that is in excess to your needs. These offerings will be donated to those who knit squares at Lane Cove Library and other groups who are seeking ‘craft’ supplies.
Please leave your donations in the box marked Wool/Fabrics on the stage in the Hall.
OUR BANK DETAILS
Thank you for depositing money into the church bank account by EFT.
If convenient for you, you are welcome to continue.
We bank with Westpac BSB 032 085, a/c 810147.
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VALE Pauline Reed
Our thoughts and prayers are with Joanna and Nick, children of Pauline Reed, and their families, as they grieve the loss of their beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother at the age of 94.
Pauline’s deep love and care for her family, her friends and her community were remembered lovingly by her family as they spoke of her very full and well-lived life and especially her zest for life.
Rest in peace Pauline and thank you for your faithful membership of St. Andrew’s of over 60 years.
OCTOBER DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Oct 2, Sun 9:30 am – Sunday Communion Service
Oct 4, Tue – Krikor takes his annual Leave
Oct 4, Tue 6:30 pm – Pizza/Movie Night ‘Dead Poet’s Society’
Oct 5, Wed 10:00 am – Time 4U and every Wednesday
Oct 11, Tue 7:30 pm – Lane Cove Music – at LCM Anglican Church
Featuring 10 Prize-winning instrumentalists
aged 13-15 years, 2022 Sydney Eisteddfod.
Oct 27, Thu – Krikor returns from his annual Leave
Oct 30, Sun 9:30 am – John Flynn Service with guest speakers
Howard and Mary Jones.
NOVEMBER DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Nov 1, Tue 6:30 pm – Pizza/Movie Night ‘The Emperor’s Club’
Nov 2, Wed 10:00 am – Time 4U and every Wednesday
Nov 6, Sun 9:30 am – Sunday Communion Service
Nov 9, We 12:30 pm – Elders/Church Council Meeting
Nov 10, Thu 10:15 am – Fashion Parade
Nov 27, Sun 9:30 am – St. Andrew’s Day Service and Luncheon
DECEMBER DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Dec 4, Sun 9:30 am – Sunday Communion Service
Dec 6, Tue 6:30 pm – Pizza/Movie Night ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
The 100th Movie since 2012
Dec 14, Wed 12:30 am – Elders/Church Council Meeting
Dec 18, Sun 10:00 am – Carols Sunday Service
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To contact Krikor call on 0418 417 411
standrewsunite@tpg.com.au
Church Office phone: 9427 4740
Church Website
http://www.longueville.unitingchurch.org.au