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Welcome
in 2018 we began our intergenerational journey here at St Mary by the Sea. And in 2019 Angela and I went to the international, Intergenerate Conference, in Nashville in Tennessee. This year Angela and I are going back to the intergenerate conference. This time it is in Lexington Kentucky. Angela managed to get funding from St John's theological conference for her expenses. We're flying into New York, where we will visit St Lydia's Dinner Church, and talk with them about their learnings with dinner church. We hope that we can start something similar ourselves here if we are given permission to re-plant in Browns Bay. We then head to Washington to visit the museums and have some time out. We then fly to Lexington for the conference. There is a international track before the conference for those like us who have come from overseas to network and support each other. There is then the conference itself. Angela is running two "Taste and see" workshops based on the Lord's Prayer in Te Reo Māori. Once the conference has concluded, there is then another day of ongoing learning cohorts which we will also be part of. There are so many great opportunities for us to join in with to enrich our intergenerational journey. We leave on Thursday 29th and return Sunday 15th June; please pray for safe travel for us.
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Journeying with you, Dion
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Food bank. Up-date
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Many thanks to everyone for your continued support of this mission.
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We are currently out of supplies of Male deodorants, male shaving supplies,and low supply of lunch box cereal bars, powdered milk, crunchy peanut butter.
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As the cost of living continues to effect households and the weather is getting colder and wetter, those families that are struggling to get by on their budget will need to choose between food and heat.
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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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Please be mindful of your own budgeting needs but if you are able to support this mission please look a the list and see what is in need this week. Thank you for your continued support of this mission.
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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.
The place to go for the school Ball
High School Ball season is starting in June. We are ready, at the shop, with about 60 glamorous gowns in a variety of sizes, and all for about $20 each - a very economical start to the big occasion. These will not last at this price so come and check us out, even if the ball at your school is later in the year. Coime and grab a unique dress at the fraction of the High St cost.
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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
Happy Birthday to Tony Nettleton for the 28th May. Many happy returns to you.
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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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Combined prayer and Worship night.
For the second time this year we are coming together as church congregations to worship; and strategically pray for the North Shore. Where there is unity, God commands a blessing, and our deep desire is for God to bless the North Shore and bring shalom to every aspect of people's lives.
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Come along to Inspire Church Albany on Pentecost Sunday 8 June for a powerful 75 minute time together. Invite your prayer warriors, invite your young people, invite your whole church!
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No need to RSVP, just turn up.
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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
18th May
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Revelation 21:10, 21:22-22:5
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Collect
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Almighty God, you sent your Holy Spirit to the disciples, filling them with joy and boldness to preach the gospel; send us out in the power of the same Spirit to witness to your redeeming love and draw all people to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. 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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