StAugustine's-Hamilton_Parish-Pulse-Nr3_Nov-2014

The Parish Fair The day was fine and sunny, the people came and all went well. The Ascot State School choir sang for us and Michael’s bands entertained us for the rest of the time. We thank Jocelyn Duus and her helpers for the enormous amount of preparation involved. The art competition displayed in the Columbarium was well supported and very interesting. The winners were: 3D Jr – 1st Declan McGuire, 2nd William Crutcher, Commended Tully Burton. 2D Jr – 1st Ann Jaramillo, 2nd Alyssa Renault, Commended Olivia Rooijams & Chayse Sheather. Overall Senior – 1st Holly Sprague, 2nd Lucy Tuffley, Commended Mackenzie Muir. The raffle baskets were beautifully done as usual and we thank all those responsible for putting them together. The winners this year: FINE FOOD: Angela Hodges; BILLY TEA & DAMPER: Fiona Spooner; WORLD WIDE: Paul Cooney; BEST OF BRITISH: Angela Hodges; GRAPE EXPECTATIONS: Louise Aubrey; HOLLY & IVY: Jan Henri; TARTAN TREASURES: Brooklyn; OUT OF AFRICA: Ann Clay; SURF & TURF: Lorrie Miles; DINNER AT EIGHT: Maggie Leggatt; PERFECT PICNICS: Karen Voss Willcocks; BOB APPERTIT: Janet Hyslop; GARDENING GREATS: Kirsty; TIME FOR TEA: Ann Clay; PKATTER, HANDBAG & SCARF: Janet Edwards; GEMMA PUDDLEDUCK: Lorraine Ungerer. As always, the baby animals were a great attraction and the jumping castle and other children’s activities had solid patronage. It was a shame that others were also watching our activities with far less beneficent intent. The theft of the safe containing the money raised by the fete (along with valuable documents) during Saturday night has been a sobering and saddening event. Thankfully we are covered by insurance, but of course there is a great deal of work to be done in gathering quotes and trying to replicate missing documentation. There will also be a review of security measures. PARISHIONER PROFILES – Meet the Treasurer Debra Tafadzwa Chinhengo , born and raised in Zimbabwe. I was baptised and confirmed at St Martins Anglican Church, Harare Zimbabwe and came to Australia in 2000 as an interna- tional student. In 2004 I graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting and Applied Finance. I’ve been working in Fixed Asset Accounting for the last 10 years. I am currently com- pleting a Masters in Complex Project Management. I have been a parishioner at St Augustines since 2011 PARISH RETREAT Come February, a number of parishioners will be going to Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre for a retreat weekend. It will be a time of contemplation and challenge in beautiful surroundings. If you read Mary Edward’s report in a previous edition of Parish Pulse you will have some idea of the benefits she found after a lay retreat organised by the Diocese earlier this year. The retreat centre is run by the Catholic Diocese and we in this Diocese support its operation through clergy retreats, St Francis College retreats and quite a few parishes who have annual retreat weekends. The rooms are all en-suited, which is a great thing for many of us! It is also fully found, so all you have to take is yourself and reading matter – paints - knitting – anything you do to relax. Have a look at it – www.santateresa.org.au Marian and Rodney are happy to talk to you about it if you have questions. Please tell them if you would like to go. Cost will be confirmed shortly but will probably be around $250. The leader will be announced as soon as possible. I like to bake and am part of the morning tea group. I love boxing and have been told that l am not to be messed with. I am a TV enthusiast, and l have just started an online bridal shop which can be found at https://www.facebook.com/MoyoBridal

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