Weekly Notices - 31 May 2026
This week is Trinity Sunday:
Trinity Sunday is a major Christian festival celebrated on the first Sunday after Pentecost. It honours the doctrine of the Holy Trinity—the belief in one God as three distinct, co-equal Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Unlike other major Christian holidays (such as Easter or Christmas) that focus on a specific biblical event, Trinity Sunday is unique because it centers entirely on a foundational theological concept. It serves as a summation of God’s saving work.
The Trinity consists of:
· The Father: The Creator and source of all life.
· The Son: Jesus Christ, the Redeemer who walked the Earth.
· The Holy Spirit: The active, sustaining force and guide in the world.
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Today’s services: Combined service with Sue MacLean at St Paul’s at 10am. Next week, 7 June, Rev Peter Hurricks with be joining us.
Today: Mission Stall—31 May at St Paul’s—Combined Service
We are going to have a mission stall to raise funds to going to Karen's preschool in Uganda.
A Prayer for the Future of our Parish: God of all hope, you have inspired your people in times past with visions of a good future and given them energy and resolve to achieve great things for your kingdom; endow us with wisdom at this time of change in our parish, unite us in love, give us your guidance, and help us to follow where you lead. In the name of Jesus Christ, the pioneer of our faith, Amen.
Strengthen Faith Through Confirmation:
A public declaration of faith in God and our Lord Jesus Christ can be a significant step in our discipleship and a way of strengthening faith. Recently, a St Paul’s parishioner expressed a desire to be confirmed and the Bishop has agreed to come and lead this special service on Sunday 26 July. If anyone else in the parish would like to be confirmed please contact me/Mark Chamberlain on 0274327474 and we can form a discipleship group and prepare for confirmation together.
What is Happening at St Saviour’s
Working bee report
We had a good crew of cleaners help out at the working bee, and we achieved a lot! We wiped down all the pews, cleared the space in the front of the church, organised some of the cupboards, trimmed the trees and bushes, and emptied out the shed, which was a very dusty affair. Thank you to everyone who helped out!
Sharing service report
We had an uplifting service of poetry, stories, song, and testimony. Thank you to everyone who shared, it was very encouraging to us all.
Young Adults Group - seeking new members
We have a small young adults group (ages 18-35) who would love to get to know new members. If you know anyone who might be interested in joining, please contact Sarah on 021 0267 6170.
Hope House: In other news, I have organised to have a guest speaker at St Saviour’s on Sunday June 14th, Carey Ewing from the Hope House project in Hornby. I am sure it will be most interesting and encouraging to hear about the work they are doing. I have let Gina and Jean know but will remind them again next vestry meeting that we do not need a guest clergy for that service. See Sarah for more information.
Today’s Sentence and Prayer
Sentence: You O Lord reign forever, Your throne endures from generation to generation. Lamentations 5:19
Prayer of the Day: Father, you sent your Son to bring us truth and your Holy Spirit to make us holy; open our lives to reveal you, our one true God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This we ask through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen
Readings: Psalm 8, and Matthew 28:16-20
Parish News
Craft Group
Saturday 30 May, 10 am-3 pm. Bring along your activity or just come for a natter. Tea and coffee provided BYO lunch.
Gold coin donation to cover costs. Further inquiries to Gina 027 766 5073
Next: All Ages Service at St Columba’s
Sunday 21st June:
Family Service and puppet show followed by a shared lunch. Service starts at 10.30am.
What is happening at St Saviour’s
Young adults group at St Saviour’s - seeking new members
We have a small young adults group (ages 18-35) who would love to get to know new members. If you know anyone who might be interested in joining, please contact Sarah on 021 0267 6170.
Mission Stall—31 May at St Paul’s, West Melton—Combined Service - 10am service
We are going to have a mission stall to raise funds for Karen’s preschool in Uganda.
Next Prayer Meetings
Templeton will be held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday mornings of the month -
9:15am: at Jean’s place.
Hornby will be held on Wednesdays mornings -
Wednesday 10.30am, prayer gathering at Bolton's place
Anglican Parish of Hornby, Templeton and West Melton & Beyond…
Prayer for Leading Your Church into Growth
God of mission, who alone brings growth to your Church, send your Holy Spirit to give vision to our planning, wisdom to our actions, joy to our worship, and power to our witness. Help our parish churches to grow in numbers, in spiritual commitment to you, and in service to our local community. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
News from around the Diocese
See Anglican e-life: http://anglicanlife.org.nz/publications/e-life/
Helpful info
Groups
It’s easy to connect and get involved with some great social and faith-focused groups that meet regularly across the parish. You can find out about all our regular groups on our Groups page. If you have any questions, just click the contact button to connect with the group’s organiser.
Recycling
Used batteries can be placed in the boxes in each church or taken to Mitre 10
Soft plastics can be dropped off at participating store locations. This is any plastic you can fold up in your hand.
Pastoral Care
Need meals or other in-home pastoral support? Please contact the Parish Pastoral Care Co-ordinator.
In-Home Communion
If parishioners can't attend church but would still like to have communion, this can be brought to you at your home or rest home. Please get in touch with the Home Communion Co-ordinator to organise this.
Need prayer?
We’d love to pray for you. See the ‘Prayer Support’ section on the Help & Support page for more information on how we can help with your prayer needs. There are confidential and anonymous options available.
