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Latest Bulletin Here is the link to the PDF (Portable Document Format) file of the latest bulletin: (Right-click and choose "Save link as...") January 22, 2012

Patronal Festival 2012 Our Patronal Festival runs from Friday, February 17 to Sunday, February 26 and the theme for this year is "The Parish in Retreat, Reflection, Reconciliation & Renewal". For more information, please see the link below: Patronal Festival

Putting Your House in Order * Do you have minor children, a spouse, or others who depend on you? * Do you own property or other assets? * Do you want to minimize your relatives' stress after your death? Then you should attend this important event hosted by the St. Matthias Bereavement Support Group on Monday, February 13, 2012 at 6.30 p.m. in the St. Matthias Church Hall. Presenter: Ms. Carol Gaskin Assistant Manager Trust Services Royal Fidelity BIOGRAPHY Carol Gaskin is a qualified Chartered Secretary. In 2007 she graduated as an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators in the UK. Ms. Gaskin served in several administrative positions in corporate banking, but it was in the year 1991 to 1995 while working as a Senior Trust Officer in the then CIBC Trust & Merchant Bank that she gained her knowledge for Estates and Trust and her love of the area. Ms. Gaskin enjoyed a successful career as a Corporate Secretary in various offshore companies and also in a government non- profit organization. In 1998 to 1999 she was a Manager in the Corporate Division of PricewaterhouseCoopers. In 2011 she joined Royal Fidelity Merchant Bank and Trust (Barbados) Limited as Assistant Manager of Trust & Corporate Services. Ms. Gaskin recently completed a course in Mutual Funds at the Barbados Community College and was awarded certification. She is a member of the Sunjet Toastmasters’ Club and believes that “defeat is falling down and not getting back up”. ------------------------------------------ You are encouraged to download, print and distribute the "Putting Your House in Order" flyer to relatives, friends and aquaintances, and share the link on Facebook, Twitter and other social networks. Share this flyer link!

Getting To Know You Session The Rector, Rev. Canon DeVere Murrell, and the Membership and Hospitality Sub-Committee of the Parochial Church Council hosted a "Getting To Know You Session" for new members of St. Matthias Church on Saturday, November 19, 2011. Read more...

Reminder Every Sunday in August we hold just ONE service and it starts at 8.00 a.m.

CPWI Hymnals! We are now taking your bookings/advanced payments! Music edition: $65 Words only: $25 Booking forms are at the Ushers' Desk.

Parochial Church Council At the recent AGM, the following persons were elected to serve on the Parochial Church Council for the years 2011-2012: ~ Lynette Devonish ~ Marc Dowell ~ Yvette Harding ~ Sharon Marshall ~ Charles Packer ~ David Shorey The Rector has selected the following persons to serve: ~ Suzette Bourne ~ Heather Linton ~ Deanne Pollard ~ Nicholas Rock ~ Pamela Smith ~ Janelle Walcott-Small

Congratulations! Congratulations to the new Executive of the Ushers Guild, elected at the recent meeting of the Guild. ~ Chief Usher: Marcia Knight ~ Deputy Chief Usher: Hazel Roach ~ Secretary: Marva MacDonald ~ Treasurer: Cheryl Jordan ~ Asst. Secretary and Treasurer: Donna Flemming

Wanted: Clean Clothes! We need clean clothes which are in GOOD CONDITION, to fit teenagers and young children, boys and girls. They should be good for at least another year or two. Please call the Church Office before you bring them!

Basketball Clinics The commencement of these clinics for boys and girls (8 to 17) has been deferred to Saturday May 7, 2011. Interested persons should submit names to Natalie or the Church Office. Interested persons should complete the registration registration form and return to the Church Office by Sunday May 1, 2011.

* Call Lawrence: 254-5575 * Need a pair of Gents pants made? Cushions covered? Well, Lawrence is the one to call!

Steel Pan Group (Reminder) Practice is on Sundays at 4.00 p.m. and all members are expected to attend.

Bible Study How well do you know your Bible? Join Rev. Lucas on Wednesdays at 6.00 p.m. to get a deeper insight into the teachings of the Bible.

Reminder On the first Sunday of each month, we collect your offering of groceries to assist those in the community who are less fortunate.

No Sexton on Tuesday Afternoons & Thursday Mornings Heads of Organisations are asked to note that there is no Sexton on duty on the days and periods noted above. Please arrange your meetings accordingly.

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Peace Song The scrolling marquee above contains the lyrics to "Let There Be Love Shared Among Us" which we sing at our Church Services during "The Peace" (or intermission, if you will). Both the words and music were composed by Dave Bilbrough. Dave Bilbrough's Bio