QUIZ NIGHT & AUCTION FUNDRAISER – WE NEED DONATIONS FOR AUCTION ITEMS!
On Friday 23 September we are hosting a Quiz Night as a fundraiser for Te Korōria. We will be auctioning some great prizes and we need your help to find them!
Please have a think and get in touch with Kate or Heidi (as soon as you can), if you have an idea of something you could offer.
- Does your company produce something that they might donate for us to auction? (This is a great way to market your company to the community)
- Do you have a family bach somewhere that a stay could be offered?
- Do you have a service you could offer like gardening/painting/lawn mowing/cleaning/etc?
- Are you a kitchen whizz and could you offer some baking at an agreed time, or a meal at a date to be agreed?
- Are you a student willing to offer your gardening or lifting skills?
- Do you have something at home that you would be able to loan for a period of time – like a trailer/an exercise machine/a campervan…..
The possibilities are endless. Also start telling your friends about the night, the aim is to invite as many people as possible from outside of KA as possible!
OUR NEW YOUTH INTERN ARRIVES THIS WEEKEND!
Ben arrives this weekend from Germany, so look out for him this Sunday, say hi and make him feel welcome!
If you have a kid in youth or you are a GodZone Leader, come along to his welcome potluck dinner at 6pm this Sunday at the Harvey-Green’s.
LATEST TE KORŌRIA UPDATE
Despite the bad weather this week, our windows have been fitted in the Counselling rooms and where the SMASH office will be. It is great to get this part of the building watertight and then interior work can start! Also once the windows are in, the exterior cladding can start to go on. Thank you to those who have returned gift brochures for fit-out, or made donations online. That is really helpful for our planning, we have received over $16,000 towards fit-out already as well as people’s ongoing regular donations towards the building costs. Do please continue to take these brochures and encourage any friends/family and neighbours to get onboard and help us complete the fit-out.
FAREWELL SERVICE FOR BISHOP ELLIE
When: Saturday 27 August 3pm – Bishop Ellie will have her final, farewell service at the Cathedral on Saturday, 27 August at 3pm, to which everyone is warmly welcome.
Kai will be shared after and the Dio have asked if you are able to please bring along a plate of baking to share.
FAREWELL LUNCH FOR THE WHEELERS
SUNDAY 4 SEPTEMBER – PUT IN YOUR CALENDAR NOW!
In September the Wheeler family are heading back to Kapuna in Papua New Guinea to continue their mission.
Join us after the 10.30am service on Sunday, 4 September to farewell Scott, Nicky, Isaac, Abby and Levi. Bring along a plate of food to share.
MANNA MINISTRY MEALS – SUNDAY 18 SEPTEMBER SAVE THE DATE!
We need to replenish our frozen Manna Ministry meals so that we can continue to feed our community in need. Please keep Sunday, 18 September free to cook some meals after church. You can either cook in groups or, if you prefer, cook from the privacy of your own home. Cooking in groups is a lot of fun, and a great way to host people. If you would like to be involved, but don’t have a group to join, then please let the office know and we can connect you with a group. Food containers and labels will be available to pick up from the church foyer from mid August.
FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH
Youth to meet at the church office at 6.40pm. We will then drive them to the wider youth collective in the Northern suburbs which meets in Johnsonville.
We aim to have the youth back at St Mary’s at 9.30pm, so please arrange pick up from that time.
WEDNESDAY MORNING PRAYER
Start your day with prayer!
Join us for morning prayer from 8am – 8.30am each Wednesday morning at St Mary’s church.
Don’t forget that you can place prayer requests by going to our website. Prayer is also available on Sundays at the back of the church after both services.
GARDEN LANDSCAPING COURSE
Every garden can be transformed into a beautiful, unique space fulfilling its own potential!
Through attending 6 informal lessons and using proven landscaping principles in a friendly classroom, you will be inspired to weave your own character and needs to develop plans to bring about the garden of your dreams. Suitable for all levels of gardening and design abilities. For more information, please contact Yvette at yvette.michalska@gmail.com or text 0210 2454 988. Limited spaces.
Starts: Thursday, 25 August for 6 consecutive weeks, from 7-9pm, here at St Mary’s Vicarage. Cake and coffee from 6.30pm.
Cost: $155 per person. Payment plan available. Please ask.
MIND HEALTH COUNSELLING SERVICES
We are pleased to advise that Counsellor Sarah Richards is now “I am Hope” registered/approved! This means that she can offer two free sessions of counselling to anyone 5-24 years old. Sarah works from our office from 9.30am-5.00pm each Monday and Tuesday.To book a counselling session with Sarah, or to find out more information about Mind Health, please visit the website. Sarah enjoys working with adults, teens and children. She is passionate about counselling and the power of the therapeutic relationship to bring healing and freedom. She has experience in the areas of: grief and loss, anxiety, abuse, self-harm, eating disorders, self-worth and school counselling. She likes psycho-education and resourcing her clients with practical tools.
OUR VISION AND VALUE STATEMENTS
We are a church that embraces God’s Word and Spirit, practices generous hospitality and partners with our community as we live out our faith.
Our vision is to be a faithful Christian whānau restoring wholeness and hope as we serve and strengthen our community of Karori and Mākara.
THEME FOR THE YEAR:
‘You did not choose me but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit – fruit that will last.’ John 15:16
ALPHA – 9 WEEK COURSE
Explore Life, Faith, Meaning
Come along, meet new people and discuss topics of faith. It’s not too late to register your attendance – contact Heidi if you are interested.
When: 7pm – 9pm on Monday nights
Where: St Mary’s Church, 8 Fancourt Street, Karori
Unsure if this is for you? Check out the video below and be encouraged!
NEW WINE 2023 19 – 23 JANUARY – DATE FOR YOUR DIARY!
Next year we will be heading to New Wine over Wellington Anniversary weekend as church Whānau. It’s back in its normal format, with international speakers (Mike Pilavachi is back!). For more information, and to register, head to their website – click here. There will be tenting and dormitory options in addition to AirBnB’s. Book the dates in your diary now!
SEASONS FOR GROWTH
For people who have been touched by change, loss, separation, divorce, illness, this programme provides an opportunity to process and gain skills to respond well to such experiences. Catholic Social Services is offering a six week small group programme for adults with companion Bridgett Parkin.
Dates: Starts Sunday, 4 September and runs for six consecutive Sunday afternoons (participants to attend all six)
Venue: Wilton (venue on application) Cost: $40.
Registration, or for more information contact Bridgett by email: honitonfantail@gmail.com
Registrations close Wednesday, 24 August