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this week we celebrate the Trinity. Being trinitarian, is one of the key identities of being Anglican. Most Christian denominations are trinitarian. This means we believe in one God, who we experience as Father, Son and Holy Spirit; or Creator, Redeemer and Life-Giver. The key for us is that God exists in community, in the community of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Creator, Redeemer and Life-Giver have their unique expressions, or identity. The Trinity is expressed as unity in diversity. The example that God gives us is that diversity is good and important. We just need to look out our window to understand that; after all, God didn't create just one plant, or one bird, rather God created a huge biodiversity, and all of this biodiversity is loved by God. And just as God exists as unity in diversity, so to are we called to live. In other words, we need to live in unity with the rest of creation. The trinity is God's example to us of how relationships should work. It is a tough standard, but the one we are called to. And we remember that when we act to reduce biodiversity, we are acting against the ways that God calls us to.
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Journeying with you, Dion
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Confirmation
Sunday 14th July 2024
On Sunday 14th July 2024 Bishop Ross will be with us at 10am to preach, preside and confirm people in their faith.
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Confirmation is the opportunity to publicly say we wish to live the Christian life and follow Jesus' and his ways. It is an opportunity receive the laying on of hands from Bishop Ross and the anointing of the Holy Spirit for our life. And during confirmation preparation, it is an opportunity to ask questions and go deeper in our faith. Please consider this as an opportunity to grow and receive God's continued blessing on your life. To explore this opportunity more, please speak to Dion, dion@stmary.co.nz 0211378624
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Inter Service Breakfast 2nd June
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Join us for a joint Breakfast between the 8am and 10am Service on the 2nd June. Breakfast is provided.
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Synod review Survey.
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The Dioceses would be interested in receiving feedback on Synod from any interested party. You do not need to be or have ever been on Synod, this is an open invitation for all to feed back on Synod and its process.
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Disability Ministry Survey
The Disability Ministry Educators invite you to complete this survey, to enable the
church to become more accessible and inclusive, particularly of disabled
people/people with disabilities and their whānau/families.
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This survey is for anyone in the Anglican Church. Clergy, staff, parishioner, family
members, the parent of a child or advocates for someone with an impairment or
disability or Tangata Whaikaha/Disabled Person. Complete this on line below.
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First Aid Courses at church.
Update:- Feed back request.
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We held our First Aid training course this week at St Mary by the Sea. Any feed back on this would be great.
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Did you enjoy attending this in your church?
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Did it meat your expectations?
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Is there something else you would like a course/ presentation on?
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Would you have liked to have attended but the date/ time was wrong for you?
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Send your feed back to the church office email with TALKBACK as the subject line.
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If there are any outstanding payments for this course please make can you make payment of $60:00 into our bank account
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BNZ Browns Bay 02-0120-0047903-003
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Please reference payment with your surname and FIRSTAID
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Community Shop.
The Community shop is open Tuesday to Saturdays 10am to 4pm. The shop took over $12k in sales in April, an amazing total for the month. Expenses need to deducted from this.
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Our Community Shop in Inverness Road, now has it's Winter Stock available. Come in and update your winter wardrobe, grab that new jacket, cosy jumper and trousers. They also have duvet covers in all sizes and the occasional woolen blanket. Be quick, check out our stock regularly and buy it when you see it because you know things like this are snapped up as soon as they appear.
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If you have been holding onto winter clothing for donation now is the time to bring it into the shop.
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If you are having a clear out please consider if what you have is suitable for donation. Is it clean, complete and working? We can not take electrical items, baby safety equipment or furniture items due to space limits. Please do not leave donations outside the shop. Items left outside the shop are often damaged by vandals and the weather and become a public nuisance.
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ATWC Winter Readiness Campaign
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As winter approaches, the AWTC starts another Hōtoke Whakaritea - Winter Readiness Campaign and they need your support.
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This season, the reality is stark: 1 in 8 children will face the biting cold without the warmth they desperately need. We see the impacts of this extending beyond physical discomfort; it deeply affects their education and overall well-being. This is why initiatives like our Winter Readiness Campaign are necessary to make a real difference!
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The aim is to raise funds to create winter packs tailored to families' needs – this could mean contributions towards kai, clothing, and support for necessities.
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Support our mission of keeping children warm this winter by donating now on our website.
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Space :- Parenting Space group
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Starting Feb 12th at St Mary by the Sea. This group is for parents / carers of babies born September 2023 - Feb 2024. To register and for more details see the link below.
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Free Money Workshops
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North Harbour Budgeting Services are running free workshops on budgeting. Please phone or email them for details.
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If you would like some free advice on your budget, income or would like some advise on a finance matter please pop along for a chat. These meeting non- judgemental and aimed at giving everyone a safe place to learn about their money.
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Spaces are limited so please RSVP to
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info@nhbudgeting.org.nz or telephone 0800 159 158
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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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Food Bank
A busy week this week with food boxes referrals from local school and ministry contacts plus an increasing in aid packs. Aid packs are when we support families or individuals with food and toiletries but due to their housing situation and lack of cooking facilities a food box is not appropriate. We often ask donations of pot noodle or Maggi minute noodle type meals, these are particularly usefully as they can be prepared in the church and taken away as a hot meal in a takeaway cup.
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As well as food please think if you can donate toiletries. These items are necessary to maintain daily dignity and health but often are a stretch on budgets. Razors and shaving foam, men's and women's deodorant (roll on, not spray type please), body wash and toothbrushes and tooth paste. General purpose surface cleaner is also very useful.
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Referrals for support come via our local schools, the community police officer, Budgeting services, the Community shop, self referral and our parishioners.
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The supplies we received from the schools are now running low and we will need, again, to closely monitor our stocks to ensure that we are able to remain a local resource. As the weather changes and the cost of living continues to bite for many families we can predict that the demand on our food bank will remain high and increase. Over the colder months the choice of food or heat becomes a stark reality for many. We are very grateful to the local schools and the parishioners that have been able to support this mission over the last year. I am aware that the current economic climate makes finances more challenging for many. Please be mindful of your own budgeting needs, but if you are able to make a donation to this mission please consider doing so.
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If you are able to add an item to your shopping for donation that would be gratefully received. What we need:-
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Urgent, we still are in need of - jam, chocolate spread, vegimite . Wraps, (long life bread item). Cereal bars (preference for nut free versions so these can be used for school lunch boxes). Canned meat- corn beef, chicken, spam (not fish, we have plenty of tuna at this time) and chocolate biscuits.
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Thank you for your donations.
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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. These messages are checked regularly and a reply can be expected within 48 hours. 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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Leprosy Mission
Attention Students and Young Adults
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The Leprosy Mission New Zealand invites students and young adults aged 18- 24 to apply for a Youth Advocate Scholarship to Nepal in 2025. Have the opportunity to travel to Kathmandu for a life changing experience. For more information on this mission visit leprosymission.org.nz/youth-advocate-scholarship.
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Community Garden
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Celebration
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Happy Birthday to Tony Nettleton for the 28th May. Many happy returns.
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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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June-Aug now available in church and at our shop.
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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 on 29th May .
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Wednesday Service is canceled for the 29th May due to external commitments. Bible study online will still go ahead.
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Wednesday Service and Bible Study Groups.
Midweek service
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Wednesday 10am- Informal Communion at St Mary by the Sea. Restarts 7 Feb 2024.
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Wednesday Zoom Bible Study
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Meeting ID: 835 3674 1895
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To phone in, call 09 884 6780 and when prompted, enter the Meeting ID: 835 3674 1895. You will then be asked for the passcode which is: 488974
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Online Worship - Sunday 10am
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Scripture
26th May
Collect
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God of unchangeable power, you have revealed yourself to us as Father, Son and Holy Spirit; keep us firm in this faith that we may praise and bless your holy name; for you are one God now and for ever. 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:
St Mary by the Sea
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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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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Auriel Andrews auriel@kinect.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
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Auriel Andrews, auriel@kinect.co.nz
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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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Bruce Rogers, bj_rogers@xtra.co.nz
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Chris Waddingham, waddinghamchris@gmail.com
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Emmanuel Mosiane, trupzala@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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Steve Dale, drumstick3000@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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