With Mothering Sunday falling on a fifth Sunday there were so many possibilites for the day that it was difficult to decide what to include; so we did it all. The men of the parish 
provided breakfast for the women. There was cereal, juice, tea, coffee, toast and pancakes, with toppings of berries, jams, caramelised figs, yoghurt and cream. It was a banquet full of life and health and colour.
The men arrived early and our pancakes were handmade on the barbeque.
One of our parishioners Donna Salathiel, director of The Wellbeing Path, was our guest speaker, sharing her journey and encouraging us in our wellness.
After breakfast we continued with our Harvest Festival Service. Pews were decorated with wheat stalks and the altar was surrounded with fruit and vegetables, the 
large and the small as well as greens and herbs. After the great thanksgiving for the fruits of creation, non perisables were donated to St Luke’s. At morning tea, the rest of the produce were available for purchase at Emily’s Fruit and Vegi Stall. The proceeds also went to St Luke’s.
The traditional Simnel Cake was prepared by Mrs Maggie Williams.
Wonderfully refreshed by these Refreshment Sunday activities we are ready to continue on our Lenten journey towards Easter.
It was generally agreed, that perhaps with the 
exception of Emily, the greatest fun of the morning was had by Rev Denis’ breakfast chefs.
Rev. Jan Harper
Photos Jon Roberts
nd Renewal of Vows, which takes place each year on the Monday of Holy Week. The service is followed by a shared meal. The service took place at St Augustine’s Inglewood, and the parishioners there catered for the meal. For Rev Jan it was a return to her previous parish and a time to catch up on the latest news. Our vows have been renewed and our Holy Oil has been replenished all ready for Easter. Holy oils are used for blessing and anointing, in services of baptism, confirmation and ordination, and in ministry with the sick.
