Christmas Services for 2023
Christmas Eve
Sunday, 24 December
9.00am – Holy Eucharist Service
10.30am – Whānau Services
6.00pm – Christmas Service (St Matthias, Makara)
11.00pm – Midnight Service
Christmas Day
Monday, 25 December
8.00am – Holy Eucharist Service
10.00am – Whānau Service
Summer Services
31 December to 4 February 2024
Join us on Sundays at 10am for a 40 minute family-friendly service. On the 14th and 28th January, this wil be followed by a BBQ
FEED MY LAMBS
Thanks for all the donations so far – as always your response has been amazing.
If you have yet to put your donation through – please put it through as soon as possible. The Christmas cards are on their way, and the money will be sent through at the end of this week. Donate money for groceries through the Karori Anglican Bank Account (02 0500 0019955 00). Please include reference LAMBS.
Collection for a Refugee Family – Urgent
Karori Anglican has been asked by the Diocese to urgently collect household goods for a refugee family due to arrive 12th January 2024. The family comprises 3 adults and 4 children (male 11 yrs, 6yrs and 3 yrs and female 9 yrs). A clipboard for donations will be available at services from now and into January. For more information please contact Mike and Judy Scrivener (ph 970 3069) email mikejudiscr@gmail.com.
The Karori Foodbank
The Karori foodbank needs your help this Christmas – either through financial donations or grocery donations.
Grocery donations can be left in the yellow bin at the Karori Community Centre and we welcome the following items:
pasta, pasta sauce, breakfast cereals, tea, coffee, tinned food, toothpaste, soap, washing powder.
Financial donations can be made to our bank account [02-0500-0677261-000. If you require a receipt for your donation please email our Treasurer at lucefromnz@gmail.com
Te Korōria – Looking for a Cook
Do you know anyone who might be interested in working with an amazing team, in a fun filled environment, supporting the community and beyond?
We are looking for someone to work with the Manager and Team as we continue growing TK. The person will join our team to to create exciting cabinet food and an all-day menu. The ideal person will be someone who is a true “Foodie”; organised, passionate, creative and loves customer service. Essential skills are attention to detail, baking skills, excellent food safety and food costing. An appreciation of the needs of our younger customers is also very important.
Please send you CV to liz@tekororia.org.nz
Vacancy – Ministry Administrator
Andrew Lim, our Karori Anglican administrator has sadly resigned due to continuing ill-health arising from a concussion. We are starting the hunt for replacement. Please do think about anyone you know in your networks who might be suitable for this role and encourage them to apply!
This week we farewelled Heather Te Huia as she retires from ECEC. We wish her every blessing in her retirement. The Centre continues under a provisional license and the Board is very excited about developments with the centre that they will share with us all in February 2024. In the meantime Matt James, is stepping up to provide temporary leadership in the centre. We have vacancies available – if you know of anyone who is looking for a great, family focussed centre with great ratios, please do encourage them to get in touch for an enrolment pack. office@stmarysearlychildcare.org.nz
Join us at New Wine 2024 – It’s free to attend on Sunday 21st!
Let us know you are coming! You can join our Facebook Event invitation or email office@karorianglican.org.nz
Liz Spring – Te Kororia Manager
We are very pleased to welcome Liz Spring as our new manager at Te Korōria. Liz is a Karori “girl” by background. She brings a wealth of management and operational experience in the food and cleaning industries. She is stepping into the not-for-profit sector to focus on her passion; food and nutrition. We are very fortunate to have someone with her skill set and who is so excited about the possibilities of future growth for Te Korōria. Her immediate focus is on business-planning for next year. Pop into to Te Korōria and make Liz feel welcome!
Watch out in January for the launch of our new menu!
Karori Golf Club
Please contact Geoff Lee for more details: Geoff.lee@xtra.co.nz
SMASH
To our wonderful SMASH whanau!
Thank you for all your prayers, positive contributions and encouragement during 2023 – we have appreciated every comment, prayer and word. We especially acknowledge and thank you again for the time and commitment getting the Kowhai and Waipororporo Rooms and storage area looking so clean and fresh. As we finish the year, just to let you know we will be closed from Fri 22 Dec to 3 Jan. From SMASH to you – every blessing this season to you and your loved ones. We look forward to seeing you all again in 2024!
With love! Yvette and the SMASH team
TE KORŌRIA GIFT VOUCHERS NOW AVAILABLE
Need a present idea? Why not give the gift of hospitality! You can purchase the vouchers online at tekororia.org.nz, choose your amount, pay online and the voucher will be emailed direct to you or to the recipient as you wish. This is a great way to spread the word about Te Korōria and support our enterprise.
Room Available
A room will become available in The Vicarage residence in January 2024. It is a large single room with internet provided and power bill shared among the flatmates. Rent is $215 weekly.
If you know of anyone who might be interested, please ask them to contact the office.
A Replacement Stove
A parishioner is looking for a replacement stove. If you have one to offer please contact Geoff Lee: 027 445 7190, Geoff.lee@xtra.co.nz
KAC office and Te Korōria Cafe Closure
The Karori Anglican office will be closed from Monday 25 December to Sunday, 7 January 2024.
We will reopen on Monday, 8 January 2024
If you need a priest during this period, please contact:
Rev. Ian Cook 021 288 2757
Rev Alison Camplin 021 027 06311
Ven. John Wilson 027 7341006
Te Korōria will be closed on Saturday 23 December and reopens on Wednesday, 17 January 2024.
Please visit www.tekororia.org.nz for further information.
Free Wifi in church
If you require internet access during Sunday service, you can access free wifi through the network “St Mary’s Guest”. You will not need a login name or password to access this service.
Rosters
The rosters for November and December can be found here. Please note that this document is accurate as at the publication of this Newsletter. The actual roster will continue to change as people request changes.
‘You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything.’ Matt 5:13