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Welcome
in our "Way of Love" series we have explored, Turn - Learn - Pray - Worship
Bless - Go. This week in our journeying along the Way of Love we are considering REST, and sabbath practices.
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Please join us in our combined breakfast on Sunday 31st August at 9am.
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Combined Breakfast
9am Sunday 31 August
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There will be a combined breakfast between the 8am and 10m services on Sunday 31st August. Breakfast provided. Please come and take the opportunity to share food with the other service.
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Re-planting proposal
15th August 2025
This week vestry wrote to Diocesan Council and the Bishop, to test 5 more funding options for replanting.
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Vestry also received notification that we will be able to have a meeting to pursue the Bishop's option in September. We are hopeful that we will know by the end of September, or early October whether this option is a possible way forward for our re-planting.
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5 August 2025
Vestry have heard from Bishop Ross, about his initial investigation. Vestry are unable to share at this stage what this is. There is no current time-frame for when this investigation can be made known.
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In the interim, vestry continue to explore alternative options.
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29th June 2025
On Thursday 26th of June, Bishop Ross and Sonia Maugham (the Diocesan manager) and Paul Woodfield from Diocesan Council, met with Dion, Mark and Trevor to give feedback on our proposal. Because we can't do this project with the resources available to St Mary by the Sea, Bishop Ross is investigating whether there are other resources that may be available to us. This will take sometime, and we wait to hear back what possibilities may be available to us.
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8th June 2025
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The Bishop has sent a letter expressing the support of the Diocesan Council for the vision of the Parish. However, they have indicated that the site at 65 Clyde Road is unfortunately not financially viable for either purchase or lease. The Diocesan Council would like to see the business case continue to develop and are interested in fostering collaborations that could provide the resources necessary to secure a future for the project. Our next step at St Mary by the Sea, is to wait and see where things go with Diocesan Council as they meet with vestry. Vestry will then bring to the parish for consideration the Diocesan Council plans.
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Synod 2025
The Anglican Diocese of Auckland governs itself through a yearly meeting called "Synod". This is the equivalent of our AGM, where "Diocesan Council" is elected to govern us, and reports are received. This year the business of synod is:
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- 1 bill - to change the representation of the board of Auckland City Mission
- 7 procedural motions [motions 1-6, 8] - to make small tweaks to our rules, and to allow speaking
- A motion [7] to give thanks for Bishop John and Barbara Wesseldine who established Local Shared Ministry 30 years ago
- A motion [9] to encourage the creation of Resources for the last stage of life.
- A motion [10] asking the government to increase the cash asset threshold for super-annuitants to reduce poverty.
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Keep the Date. Age Concern meeting.
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September 4th in the morning we will be hosting a presentation by Age Concern at the Church.
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As we grow older, life can present some additional challenge. Are you or someone you know in need of some extra support or information on where to get support with social connections, Technology, health and homecare?
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Come along to this talk or check out the details below
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Age Concern Selwyn Connectors are here to help.
Give them a call on 09 820 0184
Or visit their website: www.ageconcernauckland.org.nz
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Food bank.
The local schools have really stepped up and come to our aid with can drives this term. We are blessed to have such great neighbours in the community. All supplies that are beyond what we can effectively use in a reasonable time-frame we donate on to the Good Works Trust and the Shore Winter Food Drive in the schools name. The Shore Winter Food Drive is a Auckland Church initiative to redistribute food drive resources amongst food local food banks. Whilst it is reassuring to know that we have food to be able to operate our food bank we know that these precious gifts only do good when they are in the kitchens and stomachs of those in need in our community and so aiding with there distribution and getting where they are needed as quickly as possible is important.
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We are still looking for donations of :-UHT milk and breakfast cereal.
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Why we need so much UHT? As a food bank we don't have any fridge space to store fresh milk for our food parcels so we rely on UHT milk. Milk is a requirement for most breakfasts and hot drinks so we like to put some in every food box if we can. BUT ALSO the resealable cartons of UHT make them perfect for us to give out to homeless persons for them to have as nutritious drinks. If you live at home, every time you want a drink you can go to the tap and help yourself. When you are homeless you have to buy every drink. Just 3 drinks a day can easily cost you in excess of $15. Sometimes it can be hard to envisage how expensive it is to live homeless. Why do homeless persons run out of money?
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Try the drink counter:- You need a jar and a bag of tokens or a notepad and pencil for a tally. Put this near your tap or kettle and every time you have a drink put a token in the jar. At the end of the week work out how much it would have cost you in drinks if you lived without a home and had to pay $5.50 every drink!! Remember to add in all drinks you have at work and when out.
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I am looking for volunteers.
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Any able bodied person able to offer a few hours to help sort and stack on the 18th from 11am.
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If you, or someone you know is in need of a little extra support at this time via a food parcel please let Dion or the church office know. We can, by arrangement deliver the box if needed. All referrals are confidential. Referrals for food support can be made to the church office via email or telephone message at any time.
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If you know someone who is struggling to provide themself or their family with food at this time of year please reach out to them to discuss a referral to our food bank. The simple question of 'Can I help?' to start the conversation is often all that is needed.
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As winter settles in, many families face impossible choices – keeping warm or putting food on the table, providing basic necessities or simply making it through another day. No one should have to choose between comfort and survival.
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That’s why the Whakamahana to Kāinga – Winter Appeal is more than just a collection drive – it’s about love, dignity, and reminding every whānau that they are not alone. You can make a donation on the link below.
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Community Shop.
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Our Community Shop took had an awesome July taking just over $12,400. Expenses have to be taken form this.
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If you are interested in going on the Community shop roster please contact Fay on weatherlyfay@gmail.com
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Panui Magazine.
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The Diocesan office sends out a biweekly newsletter with news and events from around the Diocese and beyond. We encourage all vestry members to subscribe, however anyone is welcome to sign up. Subscribe to PĀNUI for all the latest news and share this link to all your members https://aucklandanglican.org.nz/news/.
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Anglican Magazine Now On-line
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As part of the continued commitment to improve sustainability across the diocese the Anglican Magazine has moved to on-line only. You can access and read this magazine by the link below. Enjoy!
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Community Garden
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Daffodil Day Cancer Society 29th August
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August is the month of the Cancer Society daffodil fund raiser. If you would like to make a donation to this cause please use the link below. By donating directly to the Caner Society they can arrange a tax receipt for you.
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Celebrations
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Happy Birthday to Judy Leitch for the 20th August. Many happy returns to you.
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Happy wedding Anniversary to Alison and Peter Kivell who celebrate 59 yrs of marriage on the 20th August.
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Womens health week 11th-17th August. Have a look at the link below and take the quick quiz. Are you behind in those check-ups. Make some time to invest in your health. Your family will love you for it.
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If you have a celebration that you would like to share with the congregation via the newsletter please email the church office on the email below. Please let the office know before 9am on the Tuesday before.
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Our Daily Bread
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Available in our shop and on the credenza as supply allows
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Word for Today and Our Daily Bread
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Both of these can be collected from the Community Shop when paper copies are available.
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Wednesday Service
Midweek service - Ruatara Chapel Vaughan Park
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Wednesday 10am- Informal Communion
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Wednesday 11am Zoom Bible Study
Every Wednesday at 11am during school terms there is an online Bible Study. We use a process called "Dwelling in the word", and we look at the Gospel reading from the previous week. At the end, we pray for each other. Would you like more information? Please talk to Dion. Would you like to join? Please click the link below to take you to the zoom room at 10:55 for a 11:00am start on Wednesday.
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Meeting ID: 835 3674 1895
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Online Worship - Sunday 10am
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Readings
Collect
Come Holy Spirit, to all baptised in your name, that we may turn to good
whatever lies ahead. Give us passion, give us fire; make us transform the world from what it is, to what you have created it to be. This we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Regular Information
Worship
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Sunday - 8am - worship from NZ Prayer Book
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Sunday - 10am - Intergenerational worship
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Sunday - 10am - Online YouTube worship
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Wednesday - 10am - informal worship from NZ Prayer Book.
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Praying for Others
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Please send names for the Sunday Prayer-List by Sunday evening to Tony Nettleton, 027 278 1450 or prayer@stmary.co.nz Names can be sent at other times as required.
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Donations
Online
Vestry would like to encourage you to give to support our ministry. Giving and donations can be made to:
PARISH OF ST MARY BY THE SEA TORBAY
BNZ Browns Bay 02-0120-0047903-003
Please reference your donation with your surname or giving number.
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EFTPOS
The EFTPOS machine prints 2 receipts, the first is your copy, the second is printed by selecting MERCHANTS COPY on the screen. This second copy should always be left on the appropriate clip on the notice board. With out the second receipt it is not possible to know what the money was intended for. For Church Giving, you can either keep the first receipt or place it in the DONATION BASKET to go up to the altar for the blessing. Please write your giving number or full name on the second receipt if you want the donation added to your tax receipt. If you do not require your donation added to your tax receipt please write "NO TAX" on the receipt.
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Feedback
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Have some feedback? Feel free to email dion@stmary.co.nz
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Subscribing
St Mary by the Sea is a safe space
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Abuse and Harassment are NEVER okay. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. If you experience or witness bullying, harassment, discrimination, abuse or any inappropriate behavior, the RIPPLES PROJECT can help you. 0800 627 021. The Ripples service is available 9am-5pm and is free and confidential.
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Contacts
Office
Debbie Rhodes, 09 4738180 office@stmary.co.nz
Church office open Tue to Thur 10am-2pm.
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Vicar
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Rev’d Dion Blundell, Office:09 4738183 Mb:021 1378624 Hm:09 4732270
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Curate
Rev'd Kate Shrigley 021 396 888 kate@stmary.nz
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Priest Assistant
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Rev’d Jay Smith, 021 1045914 jay@stmary.co.nz
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Wardens
Connie Strong, 027 350 0548, vicarswarden@stmary.co.nz
Mark Van der ham, 021 2711207 peopleswarden@stmary.co.nz
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Synod Representatives
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Mark Van der ham, 021 2711207 peopleswarden@stmary.co.nz
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Connie Strong, connie1057@gmail.com
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Vestry Secretary
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Susan Haslam, 09 4150073 vestrysecretary@stmary.co.nz
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Privacy Officer
Health and Safety Officer
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Mark Van der ham, v_d_ham@yahoo.co.nz
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Vestry Members
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Chris Waddingham, waddinghamchris@gmail.com
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Jenny Cheer, jmcheer@xtra.co.nz
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Kerry Jonas, kerryandrobinj@gmail.com
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Susan Haslam, ejhaslam@xtra.co.nz
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St Mary by the Sea
PO Box 89-082, Torbay, Auckland, 0742
168 Deep Creek Rd, Torbay, Auckland, 0630
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Thanks for reading. See you soon!
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The St Mary by the Sea Team
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