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last week explored how the Trinity is the foundation for our faith. This week we explore our churches constitution, and our three tikanga structure. Please join us as we look at the importance of relationships.
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Journeying with you, Dion
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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 this Sunday. Breakfast is provided.
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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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Donation Tax receipts from St Mary by the Sea . An Update
Firstly an apology, this was meant to go into last weeks newsletter but was missed.
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I have received the address details for donors from Trust Management, our accountants and this has been checked and returned to them. If you have changed address or email in the last 18months please contact the church office urgently by email with TAX RECEIPT in the subject line.
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Trust Management are now in the process of producing the tax receipts and when they are ready they will be emailed out to everyone. It is hoped that this will happen towards the end of next week. I will keep you all updated. If you do not want your tax receipt to be sent by email please contact the church office email as above. Where possible tax receipts will be sent by email, an email version means that time, money and environmental costs are reduced. It also means that you always have a digital copy so less certificates are lost.
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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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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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AAW Meeting.
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This Months AAW meeting is postponed due to the Kings Birthday public holiday on Monday 3rd June. Please see group emails from Margaret Rocard for new plans.
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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
As the weather continues to be cold and wet we can expect continued requests for food aid as the cost of fuel and heating depletes peoples budgets. We often ask for 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. 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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Kings Birthday Public holiday 3rd June
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National Doughnut Day 7th June (my personal favorite!!)
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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 5th June .
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Wednesday Service is canceled for the 5th June 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
2nd June
Isaiah 42:10-20
2 Corinthians 4:5-12
Luke 6:46-49
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Collect
God of unchangeable power, when you fashioned the world the morning stars sang together and the host of heaven shouted for joy; open our eyes to the wonders of creation and teach us to use all things for good,
to the honour of your glorious name; 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:
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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