News for Sunday 13 March 2016

John’s Open Office
John’s open office is cancelled for the next two weeks as he is recovering from surgery.  Please keep him in your prayers.

Billeting Request for week April 18 to 25
The New Zealand Secondary Schools Choir is seeking billets during their week of rehearsals in Wellington. The week includes their 30th anniversary celebrations and national ANZAC Commemoration events.  More details available at Welcome Desk if you think you may be interested. 

In Memorium
Rosemary Cole’s mother in law Roie Cole, a former member of this parish, died on 4 March 2016. Her funeral was at St Mary’s Silverstream on 8 March 2016.

Diocesan Leadership Day 9 April
Calling all our leaders in all ministries!  The April Leadership Training Day is nearly here.  Spread the word and make sure the date is in your diaries.  For more information  www:movementonline.org.nz

Paul McIntosh’s Appointment
Paul has been appointed as Priest in Charge in Northland-Wilton parish, his farewell party will be on Palm Sunday from 10am  to 10.45 (bring a plate for morning tea), last services Easter Sunday & installation service at St Anne’s on Friday 15 April at 7pm—All welcome.

Cyclone Appeal for Fiji
Anglican Missions is launching an emergency appeal in the wake of Cyclone Winston. We ask for your support to provide disaster relief to our brothers and sisters in the Pacific who have been affected.  Please remember the people within the Diocese of Polynesia in your prayers and if you are able to donate go to our website for information of how to do so. 
www.angmissions.org.nz

Lenten Appeal 2016
Donations this year can go to:
Drop in Centre in Fiji for victims of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) for the diocese of Polynesia in Fiji.
Accommodation at St. Frumentius Theological College, Gambella, Ethiopa of the Diocese of Egypt with North Africa and the Horn of Africa.
Ministry requirements for new Deacons in the Diocese of Iran.
Envelopes for donations are available in the Gathering Area.

Church Clean-up Saturday 26 March 9.30 am
Bring cleaning materials and friends and come and help make St Mary’s gleam for Easter. 

News for Sunday 6 March 2016

Baptisms Today 10.30 Service
We welcome the families and friends of Emma Kate Mildenhall, Maya Grace Leahy-Shaw, and Clementine Dennison who are being baptised today.  Please keep these precious wee ones and their families in your prayers.

Evensong Tonight-Paul’s last Evensong with us
Evensong at 6 pm, followed by drinks and nibbles.

AGM Results
The following people were elected at the AGM:
Vestry:  Adrian Harvey, Kate Harvey-Green, Shirley Tracy, Nikki Wheeler, James Dowle, Heidi Cavaye.
Synod Reps:  Adrian Harvey, James Dowle
Peoples Warden:  John Maurice
Vicars’ Warden:  Ian Millard was appointed by the Vicar
Trustees:  Matt Jones and Andrew Harvey-Green

Cyclone Appeal for Fiji
Anglican Missions is launching an emergency appeal in the wake of Cyclone Winston. We ask for your support to provide disaster relief to our brothers and sisters in the Pacific who have been affected.  Please remember the people within the Diocese of Polynesia in your prayers and if you are able to donate go to our website for information of how to do so. 
www.angmissions.org.nz

Looking for Work?
Looking for a holiday job or seeking full time employment?  We are offering a one day workshop to help you go after 100% of the jobs that are available.  Contact Shirley Tracy 476 8987 or 027 242 3199 Brochures are in the Gathering Area.  A percentage of the fees paid will go to KAC
 
Lenten Appeal 2016
Donations this year can go to:
Drop in Centre in Fiji for victims of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) for the diocese of Polynesia in Fiji.
Accommodation at St. Frumentius Theological College, Gambella, Ethiopa of the Diocese of Egypt with North Africa and the Horn of Africa.
Ministry requirements for new Deacons in the Diocese of Iran.
Envelopes for donations are available in the Gathering Area.

News for Sunday 28 February 2016

Cyclone Appeal for Fiji
Anglican Missions is launching an emergency appeal in the wake of Cyclone Winston.  They are asking for your support to provide disaster relief to our brothers and sisters in the Pacific who have been affected.  Please remember the people within the Diocese of Polynesia in your prayers.  If you would like to donate go to http://www.angmissions.org.nz

Baptism Service
The first baptism service this year will be on 6 March.  Contact
Rev Paul for more information.

Looking for Work?
Looking for a holiday job or seeking full time employment?  We are offering a one day workshop to help you go after 100% of the jobs that are available.  Contact Shirley Tracy 476 8987 or 027 242 3199 Brochures are in the Gathering Area.  A percentage of the fees paid will go to KAC 

Lenten Appeal 2016
Envelopes for donations to this cause are available in the Gathering Area.

Afternoon Fellowship
Wednesday, 2 March, 1.30 pm, in the Prayer Room.  All welcome.

City Mission Food Bank
Please remember to bring a contribution when you come to church.  Particularly needed at the moment:  spreads, muesli bars and canned meals.

Stamps
Please keep your stamps (not KiwiStamp type) and put in the Stamp box at the back of the church.  Money from their sale goes to Anglican Missions.

Refugees
TVs compatible with Freeview are required for the arriving refugee families. If you are in a position to donate one or make a contribution towards the purchase of a TV please contact Mike Scrivener 970 3069.

Newsletter for Sunday 21 February 2016

Baptism Service
The first baptism service this year will be on 6 March.  Contact Rev Paul for more information.

John’s Open Office
John will be down at Café on the Square (beside the Library) every Tuesday from 3.30 pm if you want to drop by and speak to him.

Looking for Work?
Looking for a holiday job or seeking full time employment?  We are offering a one day workshop to help you go after 100% of the jobs that are available.  Contact Shirley Tracy 476 8987 or 027 242 3199 Brochures are in the Gathering Area.  A percentage of the fees paid will go to KAC 

City Mission Food Bank
Please remember to bring a contribution when you come to church.   Particularly needed at the moment : spreads, muesli bars, canned meals.

Stamps
Please keep your stamps (not KiwiStamp type) and put in the Stamp box at the back of the church.  Money from their sale goes to Anglican Missions.

Refugees
TVs compatible with Freeview are required for the arriving refugee families. If you are in a position to donate one or make a contribution towards the purchase of a TV please contact Mike Scrivener 970 3069.