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Church Council Meeting Synopsis – 4th May 2023
Synopsis of Church Council Meeting Minutes
Subject to ratification
Thursday 4th May 2023
1. Need for Treasurer.
We are still in need of a treasurer. If you are able to help, please speak to one of the wardens. You do not have to be a Church Council member to take on this role.
2. Update of work at the Hermitage.
The refurbishment of the Hermitage is nearing completion and work on the garden has begun.
3. Licencing and Gift.
Father Alec will be licenced by Bishop Michael on Sunday 4th June. As this is the Bishop’s last service before he retires a gift will be given to Julia from the people of St. Andrew’s.
4. Music Week.
This will be held in October 2023.
Harvest Festival and Music Week Eucharist Sunday 15th October.
Monday 16th October 19.30p.m Charity Concert.
“Monday is Music Night”
5. Parish Lunch.
This will be held on Sunday 5th November. Further details to follow.
Ascension Day Service in St. Andrew’s
The Solemnity of the Ascension of Jesus Christ, also called Ascension Day, commemorates the Christian belief of the bodily Ascension of Jesus into Heaven. Following the account of Acts 1:3 that the risen Jesus appeared for 40 days prior to his Ascension, Ascension Day is traditionally celebrated on a Thursday, the fortieth day of Easter.
Ascension Day will be celebrated in St. Andrew’s on Thursday 18th May 2023 at 12 noon
The Revd Anne Futcher will preside at the Holy Communion service where the preacher will be the Venerable Christopher Futcher, Archdeacon of Cyprus.
Magazine – May 2023
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St. Andrew’s, Kyrenia, Accounts 2022
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Easter Day and baptism of Chimturumugo Success Chiboy
St. Andrew’s church was full to bursting (once more necessitating the use of the Hall for the overflow congregation!) as Easter Day was celebrated on Sunday 9th April 2023.
But it was also a very special day for one young person as Fr George Vidiakin baptised Chimturumugo Success Chiboy
We welcome Chimturumugo to the family of the Church as we say, with believers throughout the world, Christ is risen – he is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Palm Sunday Parish Lunch
A delicious Palm Sunday Parish Lunch was held in the Parish Hall on Sunday 2nd April where those who attended were served a delicious Irish Stew or Vegetable and Cheese Pasta, followed by Osman’s Special Sherry Trifle or Linda’s Very Own Bakewell Tart.
Donations were welcomed towards church funds.
Sincere thanks to Earl Moffitt for organising this event, those who provided the comestibles, and to those who helped set up and clear the Hall afterwards.
Church Council Meeting Synopsis – 9th March 2023
Synopsis of Church Council Meeting Minutes
Subject to ratification
Thursday 9th March 2023
1. Treasurer’s Report – The February accounts were still to be completed and the
Treasurer is to email them to council members asap. Shane confirmed that he
needed to hand-over the role of Treasurer to a suitable volunteer in the next few
weeks.
2. A new part-time parish priest has been appointed – Revd Alec Mitchell. He will
arrive in late May and will be Licensed by Archbishop Michael on 4th June.
3. The Hermitage – The Chair of JEMT UK had visited The Hermitage in February.
Revd Alec and his wife had also visited The Hermitage during their recent visit to the island and had expressed a wish that subject to some renovation work on the building, they would like to make it their home while in the parish. JEMT had offered a substantial grant towards the cost of repairs and council agreed that the work should commence as soon as possible.
6. Fabric and Maintenance – Sub Committee report:
a) The replacement of the noticeboard is still outstanding.
b) The replacement of metal drainage outside the church hall plus replacing the man-hole cover is still pending but was regarded as urgent.
c) Main Church Entrance Doors – A Quotation has been obtained for the replacement of these doors and it was agreed that this work should go ahead.
7. Cover for Holy Week and Easter Services had been arranged by Archdeacon Christopher.
8. The Parish Lunch arranged for Sunday 2nd April is to go ahead under Earl’s organisation.
9. Arrangements for the Annual Church Meeting, to be held on Sunday 16th April 2023 were discussed.
10. Health and Safety protocols were discussed when people were working around the church.
Date of Next Meeting – 4th May 2023.
Farewell to Archbishop Michael and Julia – 3rd June 2023.
VOLUNTEER TREASURER NEEDED
Magazine – Easter 2023
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Church Council Meeting Synopsis – 26th January 2023
Synopsis of Church Council Meeting Minutes
Subject to ratification
Thursday 26th January 2023
1. Treasurer’s Report – Latest accounts will form part of the end of year report. Based on these figures it will be likely that for the next few years the church will need to draw on the Reserves to meet the forthcoming chaplaincy costs.
2. A candidate for the post of a Priest for Duty has been selected and will visit St A’s at the end of February.
3. The future of The Hermitage – The Chair of JEMT UK will be visiting in February.
4. Fabric and Maintenance – Sub Committee report:
- The remedial work inside and outside the church has been completed.
- The replacement of the noticeboard is still outstanding.
- The replacement of metal drainage en-route to church hall along with replacing the man-hole is pending.
- Repair to the wooden seat at the front of the church building is pending.
- Unused External Vestry Door – This door is looking shabby, to be boarded over and painted.
- Main Church Entrance Doors – These doors are decaying. To be replaced in a sympathetic way that befits the main entrance to the church. A quote to be obtained.
5. A volunteer is still needed to manage the hall kitchen.
6. Earl is to organise a Parish Lunch for Sunday 2nd April.
7. Charitable disbursements for 2023 to be discussed at forthcoming meeting.
8. Date of Next Meeting – 9th March 2023.
9. Annual Church Meeting – Sunday 16th April 2023
