Bayswater, Victoria, Australia
Care Group
Formed in 2001, St Stephen's Care Group
liaises with local welfare agencies to identify people at risk in our
local community. Care Group regularly collects groceries donated
by the congregation and distributes them to the local agencies for
relief food parcels and at Christmas time we collate and distribute
hampers to needy families in the Bayswater area.
Twice a year Care Group hosts a Community Lunch for any persons or families who live within the Knox area.
When members of the congregation or others in the community are unwell, St Stephen's Care Group provides emergency meals when requested.
The Care Group meets on the first Friday of the month at 1.00pm.
For more information please contact Susan Smith our Care Group
Coordinator at
caregroup@ststephensbayswater.org.au or via the feedback page.
St Stephen's Pastoral Care Team
The Pastoral Care Team consists of the Vicar and two members of the
congregation. The main objective is to provide home visits,
telephone calls and written correspondence to members of our
congregation, paying particular attention to our elderly and house-bound
members. The team also visits members who are unwell both at home
and in hospital.
Prayer Chain
At St Stephens, we believe that people need prayer and it is comforting to know that there is a place or person to call when people are in need of prayer.
Our prayer partners believe in the power of prayer and that God answers all prayer. Our prayer partners are available for daytime prayer and night-time prayer. All prayer requests are strictly confidential.
We pray for those who have a particular concern or need, or know someone in need of particular prayer. We pray for all who care for them, that they may be given strength, patience and a firm trust in God.
To request a prayer, go to our
Prayer Chain page.
Care Group Recipe of the Month
Curried Noodle Salad
| 1/2 packet small pasta (eg shells) | Dressing |
| 2 large spring onions | 2/3 cup mayonnaise |
| 1 tin mixed veggies, drained | 1/3 cup cream |
| 1/3 cup frozen peas, thawed | Juice of 1/2 lemon |
| 1/3 cup sultanas | 2 teaspoons sugar |
| 1 tblsp curry powder (or more if liked) | |
| Salt & pepper to taste |
Cook
pasta in plenty of boiling salted water. Drain and combine with
vegetables and sultanas in a large bowl.
Beat together ingredients for the dressing and allow to stand for at least 10 minutes.
Just before serving, combine dressing and noodle mix. Toss to coat the salad, adjust salt and pepper to taste. (Dee Milinkovic)
