Weekly Notices - 19th July 2026
Celebrating Matariki; Celebrating our Children
Matariki is a cluster of stars; Let the heavens be glad.
Matariki is a time of year; Let the earth rejoice, let the seas and all that is in them roar.
Matariki is a time of remembering. Be still and know that I am God.
Matariki is a new beginning; let the fields and all that is in them exult. Let all the trees of the forests shout for joy.
Matariki is the eyes of God; O God, what variety you have created, arranging everything so wisely. The Earth is filled with your creativity.
Matariki is a time of seeing both day and night belong to you; you made the starlight and the sun. You set the boundaries of the earth and you made both summer and winter.
Matariki is a time of rejoicing All creatures depend on you to feed them at the proper time. Open your hand, they are well satisfied.
The new light of Matariki has risen!
May it be to you a sign of resurrection and new life.
May it be to you a sign of hope in times of darkness.
May it be to you a sign of the wondrous mystery of Atua who loves you.
May it be to you a sign that the eyes of the Eternal One are ever upon you and that the presence of the Holy One is ever with you. And may this be the cause of your rejoicing.
Go in peace.
Through Christ and in the perfect unity of the Holy Spirit, we pray. Amen.
Vicar Kofe
This Sunday’s Service (19th July)
Messy Church!
Combined 10am Service.
All Ages Funtime!
Painting, Craft, Activities, Science, Games, Stories, Songs
Lunch, Tea and Coffee provided
Hangi food for all. Pizzas for children.
Please bring your neighbours/family/friends!
All Welcome for a fun-filled morning
Theme: Matariki at St Aug’s:
Remembrance: Remembering those who have passed during the year.
Celebrating the present: Gathering to celebrate the present with feasting, games and joyful activities
Looking to the future: Planning for the year ahead
Sentence:
Mānawa maiea te putanga o Matariki Celebrate the rising of Matariki
Mānawa maiea te ariki o te rangi Celebrate the lord of the skies
Mānawa maiea te Mātahi o te Tau. Celebrate the new year Unite,
Whano, whano Haramai te toki ata huakirangi unite And bring forth the dawn
Haumi e Hui e Tāiki e! Together In union We are one!
Collect: E te Atua, God of the cycles and patterns of the universe and all living things whose ways we only begin to comprehend, open our hearts to the wonder of the natural world, to your incarnation throughout creation, and to your
presence with and in us now. Amen.
Usual Lectionary Readings for this week: Job 9: 2-10 & Matthew 19: 11 - 15
· Parish Meeting - Sunday 26 July, after the 10am Combined Service
Kofe and the Parish Wardens have called a meeting to discuss: The combining of our 9.30am & 11am services.
All welcome!! Your opinion matters!!
Blessings to you all, Jo Ashton-Martyn (Vicar’s Warden).
From Anglican Missions: Tēnā koutou katoa;
This week we are holding the people of Venezuela in our prayers and taking
action after two powerful earthquakes struck the north of the country on 24 June. In just moments, families lost homes, loved ones, places of work, and the ordinary sense of safety that sits beneath daily life.
Many are grieving. Many are injured. Many are still waiting for news of people they love.
The local Church in Venezuela is present among communities now facing shock, displacement and uncertainty.
Anglican Missions is launching an emergency appeal to raise funds for the response. The immediate needs being identified are simple, urgent and
human: food, water, health support and shelter.
Please pray for the people of Venezuela. Please consider giving to support the local Anglican response. (click here to donate online)
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