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Welcome
Hi reader,
this week as we celebrate Matariki and the New Year, we also celebrate Te Pouhere Sunday, the constitution of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia and our co-governance structure, that we call the Three Tikanaga (cultural strands) church.
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Please join as we we celebrate the year that has been, we give thanks for those who have died and we remember our foundations.
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Journeying with you, Dion
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This weeks Service.
Please bring:-
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As part of our worship this Sunday for Te Pouhere/Matariki we will be remembering those who have passed. If you would like to bring a photo of a loved one who has passed there will be the opportunity to remember them during the services.
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Re-planting proposal
Meeting to receive feedback
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On Thursday 26th of June, Bishop Ross and Sonia Maugham (the Diocesan manager) will be giving Dion, Mark and Trevor feedback on our proposal.
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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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Food bank. Please help
Help wanted:- Do you have a couple of hours free in the next couple weeks? If so could you offer some time to help with a stock check on our food bank. Please email the church office if you are able to help and let me know a time that suits you. The stock take is an important part of our food bank management, it allows us to pass on the extra stock we have to other banks that can use it, remove spoiled items and get a clear picture of the items we need donated.
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Our food bank is running very low on most stock items. Demand for support is high and this is likely to continue over the winter. We are at critical or no stock levels of canned casseroles, biscuits, UHT cows milk coffee, weetbix small box or large box size.
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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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Bible 52
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Bible 52 is a free downloadable resource from the Bible Society that provides a monthly resource straight to your inbox exploring 1 chapter of the Bible a week over the course of the year taking you on a guided journey through the Old and New Testaments. The vibrant and user friendly format gives you study questions, activities, prayers and much more to pick from encouraging you to engage with the Bible in a new way. Check out the link below.
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Community Shop. 6th Anniversary
On Matariki, our shop celebrates being open for 6 years. Our volunteers and their partners are invited to lunch on that day to thank them and to celebrate our anniversary.
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We began in 2019 and for the first two years worked from the shop next to the Binn Inn in Inverness Road. Four years ago we shifted into our present premises at 38/2 Clyde Road [which, confusingly, is still in Inverness Road]
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At first the shop was staffed exclusively by the Congregation of St Mary by the Sea but gradually our volunteers from the community have increased and now outnumber us 2 : 1. Our ministry in this area has developed into a mutually helpful service for volunteers who do the work for various reasons.
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We often have been fortunate, over the years to have been able to assist by
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· Sending electrical appliances and clothing to Tonga after their eruption and tsunami.
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· Sending children’s clothing to the Plunket Nurse in Taumarunui for desperate families there.
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· Giving children’s clothing to the local Plunket Society.
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For ourselves, we have learned a great deal about running a business, experience great satisfaction in turning rejected items into cash and are delighted as our customers get great bargains when they buy our goods.
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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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Celebrations
60th Wedding Anniversary/ vow renewal. Congratulations to David and Patricia Wareham (our neighbours) who are celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday (21st June) by renewing their vows at St Mary at 2pm. Please remember them, their family and friends in your prayers as they celebrate.
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Thank you to all those who volunteer their time, skills and aroha to St Mary by the Sea. We appreciate you.
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This week is National Volunteer Week, 15-21 June 2025, it is Aotearoa’s largest annual celebration of volunteering. This year’s theme – Whiria te tangata – weaving the people together – speaks to the way volunteering strengthens communities and builds connection.
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Every year one of the big jobs I have to do is to calculate the number of volunteer hours donated to St Mary by the Sea. We have an amazing array of people that volunteer their time, often quietly, unassuming but vital in keeping everything running smoothly. WE THANK YOU.
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And for those interested, the number of volunteer hours in 2024 was just over 10,300.
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Happy Birthday Audrey Stafford for the 30th June. 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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Readings
Scripture
Almighty God, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless
till they find their rest in you; so lead us by your Spirit that in this life we may live to your glory and in the life to come enjoy you for ever; 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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