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please join us this week for our Devotional Stations, and special services, details below.
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As Holy week begins, Peter is no longer front and center, and so we imagine he is with the rest of the disciples when Jesus enters Jerusalem on a colt. The disciples are confused as they witness crowds shouting hosannas. When they look back on this experience, they will remember the songs. The singing is surely etched in their memories. As we imagine ourselves in the crowd on this day, may we remember that they are supposed to be praising Caesar, but instead they are shouting for the one entering the city on a donkey. Their singing is subversive, courageous, and contagious. Their praise shows the ripple effect of public displays of praise.
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Journeying with you, Dion
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Easter
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Holy Week Stations, 10am - 7pm , Mon 25th - Thr 28th March, St Mary
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Maundy Thursday 7pm 28th March 2024, St Mary by the Sea
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Holy Friday 10am 29th March 2024, North Cross Community Church
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Holy Friday 3pm 29th March 2024, St Mary by the Sea
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Easter Day 6:30am 31st March 2024, Waiake Beach
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Easter Day 8am 31st March 2024, St Mary by the Sea
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Easter Day 10am 31st March 2024, St Mary by the Sea
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Holy Week
"Streams of mercy" | MAUNDY THURSDAY - 7pm Thurs 28th March
In a humble, subversive act, Jesus washes the disciples’ feet. This act of grace is meant to be emulated and is therefore an unending, overflowing, fountain of mercy for all.
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"Prone to leave the God I love" | HOLY FRIDAY - 3pm Fri 29th March
In moments of weakness and sheer terror, Peter denies knowing Christ three times. He chooses the path of self-preservation in the face of violence and death, as many of us would. With his three denials, the cock crows, just as Jesus predicted.
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"And I hope" | EASTER DAY - 10am Sun 31st March
As the sun rises on the third day, Peter holds onto hope as he runs to the empty tomb to see with his own eyes the abandoned linen cloth. With each new day, we hold onto hope for new life and resurrection.
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Finance SGM
Sunday 24th March after 10am service
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Save the date. Finance SGM will be Sunday 24th March after the 10am Service. The report is published here. If you have any questions please email Dion prior to the SGM so that we have some time to provide the information you require.
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Confirmation
Ascension Sunday - 12th May 2024
On Sunday 12th May 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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Making Palm Crosses
10am Friday 22nd March
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You are invited to come and make Palm Crosses, at 10am on Friday 22nd March.
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Church Office hours
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The church office will be closed from midday 20th until the 25th. I will be working remotely during this time. If access to the church building is during this time please text Dion or the church wardens. Many thanks Debbie
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Interment of Jean Coomer
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Jean's family have asked that we let Jean's many friends at St Mary by the Sea know that they will be holding an interment service for her at 6:30pm on March 26th at St Mary by the Sea. They invite Jean's friends to join them at this time.
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First Aid Courses Available at church.
Update:-
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If you are interested in taking part in this course please let the office know. Expression of interest to office if you want to attend.
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Are you interested in learning some first aid?
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Do you what to be confident in the practical elements of CPR and choking on babies, children and adults, plus use of a community defibrillator?
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Do you know the early warning signs of heart attacks / strokes and what to do for seizures, diabetes?
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Do you want to learn the difference between treating a fall and a collapse?
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We are looking to host a short first aid courses in church. Training would by the company "FirstAid First" to be held on a Monday in church. Because we are commissioning this course the length and content can largely be varied to meet your needs. We are envisaging a 3 hour course with include refreshment for $60 per person. Date to be confirmed but will be on a Monday.
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Email the office office@stmary.co.nz with FIRST AID in subject line to express your interest. Numbers will be strictly limited to ensure participant get the best out of the course.
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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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A chance to catch up with
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A lot of our Parishioners will recall the Hoffman's who worshiped regularly here before they moved. Waltraud and Peter Hoffman are visiting the area again and would like to catch up with old friends.
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Waltraud and Peter Hoffman will be at Golden Sands Cafe Browns Bay. Thursday 28th March. 11am. Until 3pm. Please text Waltraud. 022 343 9985
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Community Shop.
The Community shop is open Tuesday to Saturdays 10am to 4pm. The shop took just over $10,900 in February. There is still some time to pick up summer clothing to re vamp your wardrobe. Our Community Shop in Inverness Road, Brown Bay is having a summer sale for the next 3 weeks. Adult summer tops are now $3 and pants, shorts and skirts are $4 while dresses are $6. All children's summer clothing is $1 for each garment.
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If you have donations of winter clothing for the community shop please hold on to these until April if possible as we have limited stock room available.
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If you are having a clear out please consider if what you have is suitable for donation. Is it clean, complete and working? We can not take electrical items, baby safety equipment or furniture items due to space limits. Please do not leave donations outside the shop. Items left outside the shop are often damaged by vandals and the weather and become a public nuisance.
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Thank you to everyone for supporting this mission.
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I am aware that the current economic climate makes finances more challenging for many so please be mindful of your own budgeting needs. If you are able to add an item to your shopping for donation that would be gratefully received.
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We are currently run out of supplies of sandwich fillings, (peanut butter, jams, marmite) and corned beef or Spam cans.
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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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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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Celebration
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Happy Birthday to Peter Hoffman who celebrates his 80th Birthday on the 29th march. many happy returns to you.
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Happy Wedding Anniversary to Trevor and Audrey Stafford for the 26th march. Nanette Randell for the 19th March.
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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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The Word for Today
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February to April copy is available in the church now.
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Our Daily Bread
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March-May 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 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
24th March
Collect
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Lord Jesus, acclaimed as King, crucified as criminal, teach us to accept our suffering and triumphs for your glory alone. 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:
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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