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Everything in between
A lenten series in Luke's Gospel
“Faith & Works” – THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT
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Mary & Martha host Jesus - In many translations, Jesus says that “Mary has chosen the better part,” which has been used to create a divide between Mary and Martha. However, in the Greek, Mary has chosen the “good portion,” and Martha’s tasks are called “ministry.” Therefore, perhaps Mary represents our faith, our desire to know God intimately, and Martha represents our good works, our desire to transform the world. Both are needed, and both are good.
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Lent Resources
This year to reduce waste, we will be printing out Lent resources on request. Please email dion@stmary.co.nz to fill the form in to let us know what resources you would like:
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- Devotional booklet
- All Age content calendar
- Devotional cards
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We're also posting a devotional thought each day to FaceBook and Instagram, so follow us there for content too.
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Shout out for Figs.
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If anyone has access to some figs in their garden please can we have some to form table centres for the service on the 23rd March. If you are able to bring these to the church Thursday 20th between 10am and 2pm or emailing the church office to arrange a convenient time we would be most grateful.
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Combined Good Friday Service
Northcross Community Church
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A combined Christian service will be offered at Northcross Community Church, on Good Friday 18th April at 10am.
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City Mission BIG mission Home
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How is your New Year resolution going? Did you make one? What was yours? Are you finding it hard to keep the motivation? If your resolution was to get fit, exercise more, give more to Charity why not consider doing the City Mission BIG MISSION HOME. A great walk in aid of the City Mission which can be completed as part of a large event on the 22nd March or as an individual/ small group any date in March. See the link below for more details
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Donation Receipts.
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I have not received any emails about change of details.
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Please make sure that you contact the church office if you are not sure if we have your correct contact details. In preparation for the Donation Tax receipts, if any of your information has changed in the last 18 months or if you have experienced difficulties in receiving your Tax receipt in previous years please email the church office to confirm your Name, Address, and the Email address you want your receipt to go to. If you are in doubt whether this applies to you please email the church office with this information anyway. Tax receipts will be emailed out where possible to save resources and for speed, the postal system is slow. Please ensure we have an email address that you re happy to receive this information at.
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Please email any changes to office@stmary.co.nz with TAX in the subject line.
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Quiet Days in Lent at Vaughan Park
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Join us for a series of five reflective mornings in Lent at Vaughan Park Tuesdays, 10.00am -12.30 p.m. Our mornings will include biblical reflection, reflection on an image, personal quiet time and concluding prayer in the Ruatara Chapel. Please come with what you need to be comfortable: a bible, your own cushion, reading glasses, writing pens. You will be provided with a printed resource with room for your own prayerful reflection, however if you have a spiritual journal of some sort you may find it helpful to bring it. Morning tea is included.
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To register: reception@vaughanpark.org.nz
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Cost: $70 per morning or $300 for all 5 weeks
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NB Lunch is available as a separate booking direct with Vaughan Park ($28)
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These mornings are limited to a maximum of 12 – registration essential
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Tuesday March 18 Walking in the Wilderness
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Tuesday March 25 Generous Annointing
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Tuesday April 1 Action with Integrity
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Tuesday April 8 Prayer in Lonely Places
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Tuesday April 15 (Holy Week) Gathering under the Wings
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Food bank. Up-date
Many thanks to everyone for your continued support of this mission. The level of need in the East Coast bays remains high and we are now starting to run low on some of the donated resources from our Rangitoto College collection.
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We are now OUT OF STOCK of Bread wraps, Long life cows milk, Maggi noodle packs, female deodorant (no spray cans please), canned rice pudding, shampoo, conditioner and Hot Chocolate.
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Please help if your budget allows.
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Thank you for your continued support of this mission.
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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 Mondays and Fridays.
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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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Community Shop.
The year has started well at the shop. The shop has trialed fill a bag sales and these have gone well.
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For February the Community Shop took just over $10,400 in sales. Expenses need to be deducted from this.
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We also have bumper amount of donations coming in. Our volunteers are struggling to cope with this because we do not have space to put it all either in the shop or in our storage area.
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If you have items to contribute or you know someone who does, please consider keeping them at home for the moment.
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We can cope with Ladies' Summer Tops but most other items, please put on hold.
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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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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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Earth Hour 22nd March
8:30pm-9:30pm New Zealand
Earth Hour is a global movement organised by the WWF and takes place this year from 8:30pm-9:30pm on Saturday 22 March in New Zealand. Check out the links below or google Earth Hour 2025 to see how small actions can change a planet. The climate and nature crises are some of the greatest challenges humanity has ever faced.
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Holy Trinity Mothers Day Dinner Party
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A fund raiser for Anglican Trust for Women and Children.
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2:30pm Saturday 10 May 2025. With Guest presenters Annabelle White and Mark Gregory. See web page for details and booking.
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Celebration
Happy Birthday to Nanette Randell for the 19th March. 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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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 and Bible Study Groups.
Midweek service - Now at Ruatara Chapel Vaughan Park
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Wednesday 10am- Informal Communion
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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
16th March
Collect
God of life and glory, your Son was revealed in splendour before he suffered death upon the cross; grant that we, beholding his majesty,
may be strengthened to follow him and be changed into his likeness from
glory to glory; for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God now and for ever. Amen.
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Banking requirements New Zealand.
New Zealand banks have introduced Confirmation of Payee. This means that when you are using banking apps or internet banking for one-off payments, amending an existing payment or AP or setting up a new payment you will be asked to confirm the account holders name and account number if they differ from those held by the bank.
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For us at St Marys by the Sea this means that new payments will need to be made to our full Charity Register name as below and not the abbreviated St Mary by the Sea commonly used before.
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PARISH OF ST MARY BY THE SEA TORBAY
BNZ Browns Bay 02-0120-0047903-003
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This change does not effect existing arranged AP's unless you amend them in some way.
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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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