Monthly Archives: September 2022

Sunday 2nd October 2022

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Topic: St Martin’s Sunday Worship

To Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81508696154?pwd=cnErZFM5VG5OQVhsZkxYc0dxOHdvUT09

Meeting ID: 815 0869 6154
Passcode: 712158

NOTICES:

A very warm welcome to all who worship with us this morning, and many thanks to Rev Sheena Dickson for leading our service today.

Don is on leave until October 10th. If you have any urgent pastoral concerns during this time, please contact Irene 332 7306.

Wednesday Walkers 5th October: meet 9.30am at the Silo Café, Port Hills Road for a ramble around Heathcote.  Coffee will be at the Silo Café. All welcome. Judith Mackay 332 1577 or 027 6881861.

Art Masterclass with John Gillies HERE Friday 14th October 1.30pm – 4.30pm: LAST CHANCE TO BOOK TODAY!! Email the Parish Office to register with Anna.

A note about Sunday services:

NEXT Sunday 09 October   Congregational meeting after the service to elect four members of the congregation to the Ministry Settlement Board. This meeting will be chaired by Rev Stephanie Wells, Convenor of the MSB.

Sunday 30 October   Don Lord, Executive Director of Hagar NZ and his colleague Andrea Herbert will speak at the morning service.

Sunday 06 November  There is NO SERVICE at St Martins on this Sunday. Instead there is to be a service at Rangi Ruru at 10.00am when the four churches in Christchurch South will meet together: St Martins, Cashmere, Hoon Hay and Halswell. Car pooling from St Martins will be arranged. The Moderator of the General Assembly, Hamish Galloway from Cashmere Presbyterian Parish will speak at this service.

Essential items needed please: Presbyterian Support Upper South Island, Youth Services teams desperately need to fill up their cupboard with some essential items: nappies, sanitary items, shampoo, toothpaste & toothbrushes, deodorants for men & women, razors, soap & shower gels as well as non perishable food eg tins of spaghetti, tins baked beans, canned sauces, tinned vegetables, canned fruit, pasta, rice, sugar, cereal, tea or coffee, cake mixes, baby food or pouches, cereal bars. Megan Waddington: meganw@psusi.org.nz

Local Body Elections: don’t forget to post your voting papers by this Tuesday to have your say!

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS

Monday 1.30pm                Hillsborough-Heathcote WI (lounge). Jennifer 332 3314.

Tuesday 9.30am               South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869.

Tuesday 7.15pm               Meditation Group (church) Dugald 021 161 7007.

Wednesday 9.30am          Walking Group: Heathcote. Judith 332 1577.

Wednesday 9.30am           Port Hills U3A (whole complex). Malcolm 022 097 9589.

Thursday 10am                 Crafty Crafters (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869.

Thursday 1.30pm              Sit & Be Fit(church) Anneke 021 077 4065.

Thursday 5.30pm              NO Familial Trust

Friday 10.30am                 NO Sing & Sign

Sunday 25th September 2022

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Here’s our Zoom link –

Topic: St Martin’s Sunday Worship

To Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81508696154?pwd=cnErZFM5VG5OQVhsZkxYc0dxOHdvUT09

Meeting ID: 815 0869 6154
Passcode: 712158

NOTICES:

A very warm welcome to all who worship with us this morning.

Parish Council has agreed the following:

  • Masks are no longer required to be worn in church.
  • The best protection against the Covid 19 virus is vaccination including two booster shots. This is our first and best line of defence and we urge all parish members to protect your health by being fully vaccinated
  • If you wish to wear a mask to give yourself added protection you should feel absolutely free to do so.
  • If, after the vaccination and mask wearing options have been considered you remain uncomfortable about being in church where masks are no longer required, use @church via Zoom until you feel confident enough to be in church with or without a mask.
  • As always, if you’re feeling unwell please stay at home, see your doctor if necessary, and use @ Church via Zoom.

Don is on leave September 26th – October 10th. If you have any urgent pastoral concerns during this time, please contact Irene 332 7306.

Wednesday Walkers 28th September: meet 9.30am at Oderings Nursery Cashmere Road carpark for a walk through Leistrella Road – Lower Cashmere.  Coffee at Urban Cashmere Café. All welcome. Joan Mac 022 081 4088.

Art Masterclass HERE Friday 14th October 1.30pm – 4.30pm: John Gillies will demonstrate his painting techniques and offer the opportunity for participants to create a canvas under his guidance. $25 per person (payable in advance please). There are still a couple of spots available. Email the Parish Office to register with Anna by NEXT Sunday 02 October.

A note about Sunday services:

Sunday 09 October   Congregational meeting after the service to elect four members of the congregation to the Ministry Settlement Board. This meeting will be chaired by Rev Stephanie Wells, Convenor of the MSB.

Sunday 30 October   Don Lord, Executive Director of Hagar NZ and his colleague Andrea Herbert will speak at the morning service.

Sunday 06 November  There is NO SERVICE at St Martins on this Sunday. Instead there is to be a service at Rangi Ruru at 10.00am when the four churches in Christchurch South will meet together: St Martins, Cashmere, Hoon Hay and Halswell. Car pooling from St Martins will be arranged. The Moderator of the General Assembly, Hamish Galloway from Cashmere Presbyterian Parish will speak at this service.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS

Tuesday 9.30am               South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869.

Tuesday 7.15pm               Meditation Group (church) Dugald 021 161 7007.

Wednesday 9.30am          Walking Group: Lower Cashmere. Joan 022 081 4088.

Thursday 10am                 Crafty Crafters (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869.

Thursday 1.30pm              Sit & Be Fit(church) Anneke 021 077 4065.

Thursday 5.30pm              Familial Trust (whole complex) Vanessa 981 1093.

Friday 10.30am                 Sing & Sign (lounge) Rebecca 022 0862211.

Sunday 18th September 2022

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Topic: St Martin’s Sunday Worship

To Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81508696154?pwd=cnErZFM5VG5OQVhsZkxYc0dxOHdvUT09

Meeting ID: 815 0869 6154
Passcode: 712158

NOTICES:

A very warm welcome to all who worship with us this morning.

Parish Council has considered our position in the light of the Government’s announced changes to the management of Covid 19 in the community.

Based on the best information available and given the fact that our church building is well ventilated, Parish Council has agreed the following:

  • Masks are no longer required to be worn in church.
  • The best protection against the Covid 19 virus is vaccination including two booster shots. This is our first and best line of defence and we urge all parish members to protect your health by being fully vaccinated
  • If you wish to wear a mask to give yourself added protection you should feel absolutely free to do so.
  • If, after the vaccination and mask wearing options have been considered you remain uncomfortable about being in church where masks are no longer required, use @church via Zoom until you feel confident enough to be in church with or without a mask.
  • As always, if you’re feeling unwell please stay at home, see your doctor if necessary, and use @ Church via Zoom.

Next Sunday’s reading is: Luke 18:9-14

Wednesday Walkers 21st September: For those not going on the bus trip to Kaikoura, meet 9.30am in Mona Vale carpark for a walk through the Gardens and along to Harper Avenue to see the blossoms. Morning tea at Dux Dine Riccarton.  All welcome.  Sonya 027 253 3397.

Anna is on Annual Leave this Friday 23rd September – any items for the pewsheet need to be received by 9am THURSDAY please. Thank you.

Art Masterclass HERE Friday 14th October 1.30pm – 4.30pm: John Gillies will demonstrate his painting techniques and offer the opportunity for participants to create a canvas under his guidance. $25 per person (payable in advance please). There are still a couple of spots available. Email the Parish Office to register with Anna or Don by Sunday 02 October.

St Mark’s Anglican Church Opawa Spring Fair Saturday 24th September 8.30am-12noon, 101 Opawa Rd. Everyone is welcome. Cash only. Please support our neighbours.

From Barbara Meier: We will be sending the money to You Sisters TODAY – if you still wish to contribute, please see Joan Mac after the service.

Daylight Saving begins NEXT Sunday 25th September – don’t forget to move your clocks forward one hour, and check your smoke alarm batteries!

A note about Sunday services:

Sunday 09 October   Congregational meeting after the service to elect four members of the congregation to the Ministry Settlement Board. This meeting will be chaired by Rev Stephanie Wells, Convenor of the MSB.

Sunday 30 October   Don Lord, Executive Director of Hagar NZ and his colleague Andrea Herbert will speak at the morning service.

Sunday 06 November  There is NO SERVICE at St Martins on this Sunday.

Instead there is to be a service at Rangi Ruru at 10.00am when the four churches in Christchurch South will meet together: St Martins, Cashmere, Hoon Hay and Halswell. Car pooling from St Martins will be arranged.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS

Tuesday 9.30am               South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869.

Tuesday 7.15pm               Meditation Group (church) Dugald 021 161 7007.

Wednesday 9.30am          Walking Group: Mona Vale. Sonya 027 2533397.

Thursday 10am                 Crafty Crafters (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869.

Thursday 1.30pm              Sit & Be Fit(church) Anneke 021 077 4065.

Thursday 5.30pm              Familial Trust (whole complex) Vanessa 981 1093.

Friday 10.30am                 Sing & Sign (lounge) Rebecca 022 0862211.

Sunday 4th September 2022

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Here’s our Zoom link –

Topic: St Martin’s Sunday Worship

To Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81508696154?pwd=cnErZFM5VG5OQVhsZkxYc0dxOHdvUT09

Meeting ID: 815 0869 6154
Passcode: 712158

NOTICES:

A very warm welcome to all who worship with us this morning.

The Golden Rules under the “Orange Light” setting:

  • If you’re sick or feeling unwell, get tested and isolate if you’re required to. Use Zoom on Sundays.
  • In Church, please wear a mask that is firmly in place and fully covers your nose and mouth.
  • Please continue to wear your mask until seated at morning tea. If you are uncomfortable about joining in morning tea please know that it is perfectly fine to not stay.

Next Sunday’s reading is: Luke 15:1-10

Wednesday Walkers 7th September: meet 9.30am in the Botanic Gardens Armagh Street carpark near the bridge into the Gardens.  Coffee at Ilex. All welcome. Sonya 027 253 3397

Annual Reports are now available, in both digital form and printed copies. The Annual General Meeting of parishioners is on Sunday 18th September following morning worship. Any items of general business and apologies must be given to Irene please.

Art Masterclass HERE Friday 14th October 1.30pm – 4.30pm: John Gillies, well known Christchurch artist and one of our regular Sunday Zoomers, has offered a rare opportunity to attend a ‘masterclass’ in painting. John will demonstrate his painting techniques and offer the opportunity for participants to create a canvas under his guidance. $25 per person (payable in advance please). Be quick – spaces are filling up fast! Email the Parish Office to register with Anna or Don no later than Sunday 02 October.

Your Sisters Orphanage: Sincere thanks for the wonderful donations received  – over $1200 to date and rising! Rob & Barb.

Motion for the Parish AGM: The Parish Council is asking the congregation to ratify a decision it made at its June meeting.

“That Parish Councillors be appointed to the Parish Council for a three year term and be eligible for re-election at the end of each three year term”

Should the AGM agree to this proposal, the following ‘retirement roster’ would become effective.

Retiring at AGM 2022: Elizabeth Hawker; Rob Meier

Retiring at AGM 2023: Allison Blackler; David Hodder; Hilary Moore; Peter Mechaelis; Fern Wakefield

Retiring at AGM 2024: Irene Gray   (as Parish Clerk, appointed for a 5 year term and eligible for a further 2 years); Sue Saunders; Joan Macdonald; Sonya Hodder; Barry Moore; Warren Pettigrew

Retiring at AGM 2025: Catherine Fitchett

Don Fergus 02 September 2022

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS

Monday 1.30pm                Hillsborough-Heathcote WI (lounge) Jennifer 332 3314.

Tuesday 9.30am               South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869.

Tuesday 7.15pm               Meditation Group (church) Dugald 021 161 7007.

Wednesday 9.30am          Walking Group: Botanic Gardens. Sonya 027 2533397.

Wednesday 9.30am          Port Hills U3A (whole complex) Malcolm 022 0979589.

Thursday 10am                 Crafty Crafters (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869.

Thursday 1.30pm              Sit & Be Fit(church) Anneke 021 077 4065.

Thursday 5.30pm              Familial Trust (whole complex) Vanessa 981 1093.

Friday 10.30am                 Sing & Sign (lounge) Rebecca 022 0862211.