Weekly Notices 16 May 2021

Mission Projects:  This month there will be two appeals:

23 May—Special Mission Appeal to ‘aid   India’s Covid 19 crisis.’

6 June—Our regular date which will go     towards ‘Child Rescue’ in places such as Maynmar.

Community Lunch:  25th May 12 midday  St Stephens church hall.

It is time to add your name to the list. Reach out to people you know
who would benefit from this 2 course meal and meeting with others. Cost of meal $10 per person  Ph:  Bev  686 1207,  Sid  684 3478 or the office  ph 686 0981

The support team require helpers to prepare food, set tables and of course Dishes.

Presbyterian Women:

Lunch Group Wed 19 May at  St Stephens starting at 12.30pm with a shared Lunch. Guest Speaker:  Briony Woodnorth of the T.D.C advising on updated requirements for items being placed in the Otto.

Please support the sales table as proceeds help within our community.

All Ladies of the Parish welcome.

Apologies or rides required please contact Dianne  686 0440 or Robyn 688 1948.

TP Kids Playgroup: Thursdays 9.30am,   Trinity Community Centre.  If you can help please contact Helen ph 684 6403 or 021 768 973.

Mission Magazine Updates:

Check out the magazine holder in Foyers for the latest  updates.  Feel free to take  and read.

• Mission without Borders
• Rhema Frequency
• Barnabasaid

College Road duty Roster for June/July/Aug  If you are NOT available to be on the roster over the next 3 months.  Please    reply to Carol 686 0981  by Wed, 19 May.

Yoga for Seniors on Chairs:

This ‘not on the floor’ exercise programme meets each Thursday at 2pm in Room 1 at Trinity.  This is for men and women. Gold coin donation to assist with expenses is  appreciated. Would you like to attend these classes? Or for more information, please contact Helen ph 684 6403 or 021 768  973.

Zumba: Gold Exercise Group:  Meets   weekly on Wednesdays 1pm to 2pm at St Stephens Hall.   Contact:  Gisell ph 021 022 87049.

Invitation to all women of the Parish:  The Catholic Women’s League extends a warm     invitation to our members to join them for their W.U.C.W.O. Day (World Union Catholic Women’s Organisation) on Thursday 20 May at 2pm in the Holy Family Parish    Centre,    Craigie Avenue.  (South side of Basilica.  New building).  They look  forward to our company.

Food Bank Items:  Suggestions from Family Works. This is as well as the usual general sort of items: Deodorants, shampoo and conditioner for both men and women. Hand cream and soap. Items for children’s lunches may include: budget biscuits, muesli bars and small packets of potato chips that come in a large bag that include several flavours.  Also spreads and 750g or less blocks of cheese.  Thank you.

Bible Society Cheese-roll fund raiser: We will make our favourite cheese-rolls again this winter. Delivery will be on Sunday 20 June and Sunday 4 July. We will make them on     Saturday 19 June and Saturday 3 July.  As the price of cheese and bread went up we are selling them now for $7.00 a doz, 3 doz for $20.00 and 4 doz for $25.00. 5 doz for $30.00 Please order them in church or from Evi (phone 684 5399, email mama@newfrankland.org) or through the office.

The Timaru District Choir presents Fauré Requiem a peaceful, reflective and melodic       musical work. Composing of seven pieces and enhanced by Trinity’s pipe organ, this   powerful piece of music inspires hope and peace in troubled times. Supported by many other wonderful choral pieces of classical favourites through to American spirituals. As a dedication to the challenges of the last year the Timaru District Choir along with other guest artists offer a wonderful afternoon of music, showcasing the wonderful talents of our community. The concert is to be held on 12 June at 2pm at Trinity Church on  College Road. Tickets are available at the door for the cost of $15.

Live Streaming:  Every Sunday morning at the 10.30am service at St Stephens.

Giving  Everything that we have is a gift from God.

You can contribute financially in the following ways:

• Cash, cheque or envelope in the offering plate, thanks.
• Automatic Payment or internet banking – Acc no: 03-1714-0405434-01

Or if you have any queries, please email us at:  finance@timarupres.org.nz

Need more Offering Envelopes?  Contact the church office 686 0981