The church was full, as it was also the first time that the school community introduced a once-a-term plan to hold a school class/parish Mass at one of the Sunday morning masses.
This time, Years K/1/2 and their teachers and families were involved with readings and the service.
Next term it will be Year 3/4.
Our indigenous friend Larry also graced us with his presence again for part of the Mass.
•••
A reminder that Jerilderie’s World Day of Prayer service will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church this Friday from 10am.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Reverend Gemma Le Mesurier will be offering the reflection on the theme ‘I beg you ... bear with one another in love’.
•••
The Jerilderie Fun Fair is on this Saturday.
Gates open at 3pm at Monash Park.
The event is the major fundraiser for St Joseph’s School.
Go along and enjoy an afternoon out with the family.
A reminder that this is a fully licenced and catered event. You are asked to please not bring eskies.
•••
The Jerilderie Hospital Auxiliary held its first meeting for the year last week.
Five members will be attending the regional forum in Finley on March 22.
The auxiliary recently purchased new recliner chairs for the residents’ lounge, and provided Christmas cheer for the residents.
The next meeting will be on Thursday, March 28, just before the Easter weekend.
A raffle stall will be held on Friday, April 5, outside IGA.
•••
The unveiling ceremony of ‘The General and the Bushranger’ - the Monash/Kelly statue - has been postponed.
The event was to have taken place on May 5, but has had to be pushed back to a later date because sculptor Brett Garling has been experiencing health issues.
A new date for the unveiling will be announced when the statue is completed.
Hopefully it will be later this year.
We wish Mr Garling a speedy return to good health.
•••
The Jerilderie branch of the CWA will be hosting a CPR training day on Thursday, March 21.
It will begin about 10am in the CWA meeting rooms in Bolton St.
Training will be facilitated by NSW Ambulance crews from Jerilderie, with back-up from members.
Interested community members will be warmly welcomed at this event.
You will learn how to recognise the need for CPR, how to administer CPR, and how to use a defibrillator.
•••
A date to mark on your calendars is the Jerilderie Public School P&C Trivia Night set for Saturday, May 18.
•••
If you have any news you would like to share, contact Judy on 5886 1241 or email pry59686@bigpond.net.au.
21°C