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The beginning of the Maori lunar year begins with the rising of Matariki also known as the 7 sisters or the Pleiades. It is a time of celebration that comprises of remembering those who have passed, giving thanks for the natural bounty of the earth, gathering as whanau around a meal and planning for the future.
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At 10am we will be using these three themes to guide our worship.
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Our New Year celebrations are influenced by multiple different cultural practices. We have the secular New Year on the 1st January, influenced by the Gregorian calendar. Prior to that for Protestants the Annunciation was considered the beginning of the year on March 25th. We also have the Lectionary/Seasonal based new year that begins in Advent. Some of us celebrate Chinese New Year, still others might celebrate Dilwali. What these celebrations offer us is a time to reflect and connect with one another and give thanks and pray for the coming year. Matariki is another such celebration that has special connection with our whenua and it is good to celebrate this as part of our bicutural and multicultural journey.
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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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Memorial Service
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Leone Bell-Booth has past away. Leone and her husband Lloyd had been active members of St Marys when their health allowed.
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There will be a Memorial Service for Leone at St Mary by the Sea on 16th July (Tuesday) at 12:30pm. Please uphold Leone's family and friends in your prayers at this time.
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Community Shop.
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The community shop took $11,700 in May, expenses need to be taken from this figure.
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As part of the Community Shops commitment to supporting the local community each year they provide funds for the purchase of supermarket vouchers which are donated to Longbay, Browns Bay, Torbay, Glamorgan and Sherwood Primary Schools, Northcross Intermediate School, Long Bay and Rangitoto College. These vouchers enable the school to support students within their communities.
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We thank everyone for their continues support of this mission.
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Church Office Closed.
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The church office will be closed between 27th June and the 15th July. If you need access to the church office or worship space during this time please contact your wardens.
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The office will re-open on the 15th July but will be operated remotely and flexi hours during the remainder for the school holidays, (until the 22nd July). Please email the office or leave a telephone message during this time as these can be accessed remotely. Many thanks.
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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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Scam Aware
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It is unfortunate that there is a growth in the number of scams out there. Please remember that no one should ask you for your personal banking details, log ins. There have been reports that some scam cold callers have pretended to be police officers, even having fake ID with them. Scams often come via cold calls/ texts / house visits. Anyone cold calling at your home should not be allowed entry and you should always exercise your right to check ID independently, (not using a phone number provided by the caller).
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Check out the link below for more information on how to keep yourself and others safe.
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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
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Thank you for the amazing support to this mission.
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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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We are OUT OF STOCK on sugar, can rice pudding, powdered milk, hot chocolate/ Milo (child friendly hot drink)
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We are URGENT on canned soup, bread wraps
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We are VERY LOW on canned tomatoes, canned meat (not fish), breakfast cereals (not porridge), small boxes of black tea bags.
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Thank you for your donations.
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Some Great news:-
We applied for and received a grant from the Food Insecurity Network Funding from Woolworths NZ for the food-bank. These funds will enable us to take part in a short term trial of the Good Works Trust Community Supermarket. This funding is only for a few weeks but it is a great opportunity. Thank you to everyone involved in this application and running this trial.
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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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Community Garden
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Celebration
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Happy Birthday to Audrey Stafford for the 30th June. Many happy returns to you.
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Matariki is celebrated from 29th June to 6 July this year with the public holiday being the on the 28th June. As the stars in the Pleiades cluster rise they signal a time of remembrance, renewal and reflection. Matariki is a special period that connects us to the land, sky and each other. Wishing you all blessing for Matariki.
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Plastic free July. This is a global movement which is aimed at helping everyone feel that they can be part of a global solution to our environmental issues. Why not look at the link below and take the Plastic free July challenge.
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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
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Wednesday Service is canceled 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
30th June
Collect
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Save us, Lord, from the worship of power or science. Save us from making you in our image, and keep us humble. Praise to you our God; you answer prayer. 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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