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Welcome
Pentecost is when we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirt to the disciples. Jesus had promised he would send a helper or comforter to guide and encourage them, and the spirit came upon them in many different ways.God sends his spirit to help and comfort us in our lives today. The Holy Spirit helps us understand scripture, make sense of the world and our place in it. The spirit helps us worship God and to feel his presence with us. May God bless you and send his Spirit to encourage and comfort you today
Aroha Nui
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Below is an update from the Diocese on our proposal.
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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. Up-date
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Many thanks to everyone for your continued support of this mission.
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This week I had the opportunity to meet up with the Food Security Network. This is group which meets monthly to exchange information and promote networking for those of us on the North Shore that work in the food security space. This group is uplifting, in as far as we can see that there is a room full of dedicated and motivated people working together on this common goal, but also it is distressing to hear that there is such a large and largely unrecognized issue of poverty and food insecurity on the North Shore.
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We are currently have very low supply of Rice. We constantly need canned potatoes, mash potato powder and canned vegetables other than corn and beetroot.
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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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A great thing the Food Security Networks allows is for the sharing of resources and volunteers are our most valuable and in demand resource.
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The Good Works Trust is DESPERATE for volunteer drives to deliver their food parcels. You can use their vehicle, drive with a buddy, help out occasionally or have a regular slot. If you are able to help or just interested enough to find out more please click the link below.
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Cinema social meet up
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Our AAW would like to invite everyone to join them as they partake in the EVENT Cinema Senior Movie at Albany Mall.
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The next one of these is on the 9th June at 10am with a meet up for coffee and friendship at Columbus Coffee after. Please consult the cinema website for movie details and speak to Dianne Denman in church to confirm details.
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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. Come and grab a unique dress at the fraction of the High St cost.
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May was another awesome month for the Community shop taking just over $12,700. Expenses need to be taken out of this.
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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
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Happy Birthday to Dianne Denman on the 13th June. 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 7pm - 8:15pm 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
8th June
Collect
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Living God, eternal Holy Spirit, let your bright intoxicating energy which fired those first disciples fall on us to turn the world again. Hear this prayer for your love’s sake. 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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