News for Sunday 5 June 2016

Baptisms Today
We welcome the families and friends of Grace Joy and Thomas Bartholomew Martin who are being baptised today.  Please keep these precious wee ones and their families in your prayers.

Evensong Service Tonight
Evensong at 6 pm, followed by a light supper.

Every Sunday, 10.30 am, KAC Youth Lounge
High school aged youth—study time during the 10:30 am service.  We will gather together with the rest of the church for worship but will leave with the Sunday School crew and head over to the offices for a weekly study and then re-join the church for communion.

John’s Open Office
John will be away for the next two weeks so his open office will not be happening.  His first one when he gets back will be 21 June.

St John of God Fundraiser
Movie:  Now You See Me 2
Sunday 26 June 7 pm (for 7.30 pm) Penthouse Cinema, Brooklyn
Tickets $20 each.  A brilliant night is guaranteed – fantastic action thriller, spot prizes and good company!  Book your tickets, annie.kenning@sjog.org.nz; or call 464 2010; or speak to Evelyn Churchill. 

Tower Strengthening Work
Wellington City Council has approved the building consent for strengthening work on St Mary’s Tower and our contractor will start on 7 June.  It is intended, and has been assessed as safe, to keep using the rest of St Mary’s over the four weeks the work takes.  Between now and the start date we will be working with the groups that use St Mary’s to confirm how we can clear the area needed and how they can keep using St Mary’s as work proceeds.  Thank you for your ongoing support of this important strengthening work.   
Property Sub Committee

Welcome lunch for Luke and Ian and their families.  Sunday 12 June following the 10.30 service.  Bring a plate of food to share and come down to 74 Friend St, for some time to catch up with each other and eat!  If you can only pop in for a short while, it would still be lovely to see you.  The plan is to have a bouncy castle for the kids too!!!  
Everyone is invited from either services to come along any time from
12.15 pm.  Please help spread the word and let people you meet during the week know!  Any queries contact the Harvey-Greens 021 124 5471 or harveygreenfamily@gmail.com

News for Sunday 29 May 2016

Cursillo Weekends

Cursillo is a movement of the Church, with its own method that helps Christians learn and live what is fundamental to being a Christian. And having done that, to help these same Christians discover and live out a personal vocation.  

The three day weekends are an opportunity to live for a short time in Christian community, distancing yourself from the pressures of the outside world. 

Men’s Weekend 9-12 June contact :  Liam Jones 027-544-2479
Ladies Weekend 14-17 July - applications close 25 June.  
Contact:   Maree Foster (Stenhouse) 027-924-3146

Small fridge needed
Do you have a small fridge you don’t need (preferably with a small freezer)?  We have someone who is on a fixed income and can’t afford to buy one.  Contact Wendy
476 8978 x 3

Rosters
We are moving to a new system for rosters.  You will be advised by email of the dates and duties you are rostered for, and will be reminded the week before you are rostered.  As is always the case with anything new there are likely to be a few teething problems so please be kind.
 
Afternoon Fellowship
Wednesday, 1 June, 1.30 pm. in the Prayer Room.  AAW and Overseas Mission.   All welcome.

City Mission Food Basket
Two weeks worth of food was delivered last week estimated at $67.  Please remember to bring a contribution - particularly needed are canned meals and muesli bars.  All non-perishable items welcome.

St John of God Fundraiser
Movie:  Now You See Me 2
Sunday 26 June 7 pm (for 7.30 pm) Penthouse Cinema, Brooklyn
Tickets $20 each.  A brilliant night is guaranteed – fantastic action thriller, spot prizes and good company!  Book your tickets, annie.kenning@sjog.org.nz; or call 464 2010; or speak to Evelyn Churchill.
 
HM Queen Elizabeth's 90th Birthday Celebration Service
Wednesday 8 June at 6 pm at Wellington Cathedral of St Paul.

Tower Strengthening Work

Wellington City Council has approved the building consent for strengthening work on St Mary’s Tower and our contractor has given us a start date of
7 June.  It is intended, and has been assessed as safe, to keep using the rest of St Mary’s over the four weeks the work takes.  Between now and the start date we will be working with the groups that use St Mary’s to confirm how we can clear the area needed and how they can keep using St Mary’s as work proceeds.

Thank you for your ongoing support of this important strengthening work.   
Property Sub Committee

Every Sunday, 10.30 am, KAC Youth Lounge

High school aged youth—study time during the 10:30 am service.  We will gather together with the rest of the church for worship but will leave with the Sunday School crew and head over to the offices for a weekly study and then re-join the church for communion.

News for Sunday 22 May 2016

One Service Next Sunday 10 am
Next Sunday is a fifth Sunday and we will be celebrating together at 10 am.  After the service we encourage you to invite someone to your home for a meal or afternoon tea and practise generous hospitality together.  So who will you invite?

Cursillo Weekends

Cursillo is a movement of the Church, with its own method that helps Christians learn and live what is fundamental to being a Christian. And having done that, to help these same Christians discover and live out a personal vocation.  

The three day weekends are an opportunity to live for a short time in Christian community, distancing yourself from the pressures of the outside world. 

Men’s Weekend 9-12 June contact :  Liam Jones 027-544-2479
Ladies Weekend 14-17 July - applications close 25 June.  
Contact:   Maree Foster (Stenhouse) 027-924-3146

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.

Small fridge needed
Do you have a small fridge you don’t need (preferably with a small freezer)?  We have someone who is on a fixed income and can’t afford to buy one.  Contact Wendy
476 8978 x 3

Rosters
We are moving to a new system for rosters.  You will be advised by email of the dates and duties you are rostered for, and will be reminded the week before you are rostered.  As is always the case with anything new there are likely to be a few teething problems so please be kind. 

St John of God Fundraiser
Movie:  Now You See Me 2
Sunday 26 June 7 pm (for 7.30 pm) at the Penthouse Cinema, Brooklyn
Tickets $20 each.  A brilliant night is guaranteed – fantastic action thriller, spot prizes and good company!  Book your tickets, annie.kenning@sjog.org.nz; or call 464 2010; or speak to Evelyn Churchill.
 
Good Companions Club
A group for seniors gathers for lunch and entertainment.  Fourth Tuesday every month, St Teresa’s Hall.  Non-denominational.  $5 charge.  If you require transport contact Anne 476 9304 or Michael 476 4170.  All welcome.

Service of Celebration for HM Queen Elizabeth's 90th Birthday
Wednesday 8 June at 6 pm at Wellington Cathedral of St Paul. Service will only be an hour long.

Every Sunday, 10:30 am, KAC Youth Lounge

High school aged youth-a new study time during the 10:30 am service.  We will gather together with the rest of the church for worship but will leave with the Sunday School crew and head over to the offices for a weekly study and then re-join the church for communion.

Parenting Tween and Teen Years
for parents of 12 to 18 year olds
Dates:  Tuesdays 24 May to 28 June, 7-9 pm
Venue:  Karori Anglican Church, 8 Fancourt Street, Karori
Cost:  $75 per person, $110 per couple (subsidies available for anyone who needs help with the cost).  Toolbox is free for grandparents raising grandchildren, foster carers, whanau caregivers, home for life and adoptive parents.  To book visit the events page at www.theparentingplace.com
Facilitated by Janelle Ruri and hosted by Ian Cook.

News for Sunday 15 May 2016

Pink Ribbon Pancake Breakfast
As a way of integrating our church and SMASH communities the SMASH club children are hosting a Pink Ribbon Pancake Breakfast on Friday 27 May here in the church. This is to support the Breast Cancer Foundation.  You are warmly invited to attend from 7.15 am till 8.30 am.  Tickets cost $5 but all further donations will be gratefully received.

As part of our 5th Sunday and incorporating the "Generous Hospitality" theme, we also ask for volunteers from KAC to help us host this very worthwhile event.  We simply need help serving the breakfast (which will be already-made pancakes, tea and coffee.)

To buy tickets and volunteer your help please contact Tabatha or Yvette at the SMASH Office on office@thesmashclub.org.nz or 476 2747

Every Sunday, 10:30 am, KAC Youth Lounge

High school aged youth—a new study time during the 10:30 am service.  We will gather together with the rest of the church for worship but will leave with the Sunday School crew and head over to the offices for a weekly study and then re-join the church for communion.

Cursillo Weekends

Cursillo is a movement of the Church, with its own method that helps Christians learn and live what is fundamental to being a Christian. And having done that, to help these same Christians discover and live out a personal vocation.  

The three day weekends are an opportunity to live for a short time in Christian community, distancing yourself from the pressures of the outside world. 

Men’s Weekend 9-12 June - applications close 21 May.  
Contact: Liam Jones 027-544-2479
Ladies Weekend 14-17 July - applications close 25 June.  
Contact: Maree Stenhouse 027-924-3146

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.

Mary Potter Hospice Street
Can you give an hour or two of your time to collect for Mary Potter?  Friday 20 May or Saturday 21 May.  Register at: marypotter.org.nz.  You can help change someone’s life.

Healing Service
St Teresa’s Church, Karori with
Fr John Rea.  Thursday,19 May 7.30 pm

St John of God Fundraiser
Movie:  Now You See Me 2
Sunday 26 June 7 pm (for 7.30 pm) at the Penthouse Cinema, Brooklyn
Tickets $20 each.  A brilliant night is guaranteed - fantastic action thriller, spot prizes and good company!  Book your tickets, contact annie.kenning@sjog.org.nz; or call 464 2010; or speak to Evelyn Churchill. 

YOUTH ALPHA
Friday 20 May, 7 pm, Church Hall, high school aged youth
The second Alpha session we will be looking at the death and resurrection of Jesus.  Why did Jesus die?  Did Jesus have to die?  What impact does the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus have on me?  Join us as we watch a 20 minute movie about this and then begin to discuss what all of this means to us.  As always, there will also be awesome hangout times, games and food. 

Parenting Tween and Teen Years
for parents of 12 to 18 year olds
The teenage years can be like riding a roller coaster.  Toolbox aims to take out a few of the nastier twists and turns on the track, and also to help parents hold on and enjoy the ride.  While these years can be challenging, they can actually be some of the best years of your life - and theirs!

Karori Course
Dates:  Tuesdays 24 May to 28 June, 7-9 pm
Venue:  Karori Anglican Church, 8 Fancourt Street, Karori
Cost:  $75 per person, $110 per couple (subsidies available for anyone who needs help with the cost).  Toolbox is free for grandparents raising grandchildren, foster carers, whanau caregivers, home for life and adoptive parents.  To book, visit the events page at www.theparentingplace.com
Facilitated by Janelle Ruri and hosted by Ian Cook.