St Aidan’s

We now have a loop system covering the body of the church;  please change the setting of your hearing aid accordingly.

At communion we offer grape juice as an alternative to wine in the chalice (available at the 9:30am  service only).

Gluten free wafers are available, please advise a sidesperson if required before the service starts.

Church Telephone numbers

Please note that some old telephones lines have now been removed, and thus the ONLY number which you can now reach the church on is 9294670. You will no longer be able to reach the church on 520 2574. Thanks you.

The Big City Build – St Aidan’s to be involved in the building of another Habitat for Humanity House Saturday 10^th March 2012 will be a momentous day for the Fa’afiu family of South Auckland.  On that day the first nail will be hammered into a new house that will be built for them.   Habitat for Humanity in partnership with Holy Trinity Cathedral will transform the Cathedral forecourt into a building site and for two weeks, hundreds of volunteers will labour to construct a home for the Fa’afiu family. Upon completion the house will be transported to Mangere where the family will begin its new life.Holy Trinity has extended an invitation to neighbouring Churches and Schools to be involved in this project.  So once again, as we did in 2008, St Aidan’s parishioners will be able to don their hard hats, brandish their paint brushes, tie on their catering aprons and show all the others that we are old hands at this sort of thing – all the others being:  Holy Trinity Cathedral;  St Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral;  St Paul’s, Symonds Street; St Barnabas, Mt Eden;  St John’s, Royal Oak;  St Andrew’s, Epsom; Diocesan School for Girls; King’s Prep School; and King’s College.How amazing for all of us, as people of faith, to have the very public Cathedral forecourt to witness to the wider community that we believe in a God who calls us to reach out in love beyond the walls of our  own Church and School buildings.

So, watch this space.  Early next year the Outreach Vision Group will explain how each and everyone of us can be involved.   For the moment it is exciting to know that the wheels are already in motion towards the fulfillment of this God-inspired promise made to the Fa’afiu family to provide them with a decent, safe, healthy and affordable home.

Barbara Weir

Want to help with our morning worship services?

Every year as peoples’ circumstances change we have a number of people coming off our worship roster.  There are also people who find that they may now be free to be more involved.  At the moment our most pressing need is for people to lead the liturgy at our 8am service.  We also need readers, sidespeople, and greeters for both 8am and 9:30.  If you are not currently on the roster and would like to be involved please speak to Craig.

Sexuality Discussion

The 2011 Diocesan Synod charged the archdeacons to prepare a resource that would assist ministry units in the on-going discussion of same sex relationships in ordained ministry.  As a result they have prepared a DVD featuring two well known New Zealand theologians discussing differing views on the interpretation of scripture.  This DVD is available through the parish office and can be used in Home Groups or other small group settings.  You may want to get some other parishioners together to watch the DVD and discuss this issue with them.

Church Maintenance

If you think you could be a part of a working bee/DIY group or keen to offer your professional services to keep the church buildings in top shape then please get in touch.

Contact Desré at the office, or John Glenie if you would like further details.

Tear Tabs and Wine Caps

Resene are running a fund raiser for children with kidney disorders. Please collect your aluminium wine bottle caps and drink can tabs and put them in the ‘paint tin’ in the Gathering Area. Remember to squash the wine caps. Thanks!

We are urgently looking for someone to fill the gap on the Grounds Roster.  This entails cutting the lawns with another team member about once every six weeks. If you feel you could do this, please phone Desré in the office – tel. 929-4670. Many thanks!

Are you Interested in Cross Cultural mission?

S.I.M invites you to a Cross cultural mission convention February 9th at St Margaret’s  Anglican Church in Hillsborough.  See notice on Notice board if interested.

Thankyou A thankyou has been expressed from the Women’s Health Chaplins for the

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port they have received from Saint Aidans parishioners.  In particular, they would like to thank us for secorting [patients and for music).

Cakestall

Thankyou to all  those who helped with the cakestall and those who donated cakes on November 27th. All cakes sold out for a grand total of $1,100.  -  Marie

Remember the Antiques Roadshow?  In the gathering area there are some photos of our parishioners and frineds to remind you of a lovely and financially successful day.

Analogue flat screen TV’s wanted

We are looking for some flat screen ?TVs – minimum size 32inch.  We wish to use them as supplementary monitors strategically placed in areas of the church where the words and images on the screen are blocked by pillars.  With the arrival of full digital TV next year some of you may be replacing your current flat screen analogue sets.  If you are planning to do this, or you know someone else who is, we would be very grateful for the donation of the old analogue TV.  If you can help, contact Gillian Reid.

Hospital Chaplaincy Assistants Course

Auckland Course March 6th– July 3rd 2012

Enquiries to the Course Co-ordinator John email john.heynen@waitematahb.govt.nz before December 31st 2011 See poster in Gathering Area for more info

Frozen Meals Ministry

The frozen meals ministry was successfully introduced by Dave, and then Paul.  With Paul’s departure, I will be organising the roster from now on.  Anyone interested in contributing to this ministry is most welcome to join us.  Contact me if interested,  Maxwell

In our Children’s Library section

In the Gathering area, you will notice the addition of a couch and two side seats which have been kindly donated for the use of mothers and children during the church service if required, also for use by those who would like to meet and chat at any time over a cup of tea or coffee.  Feel welcome to make use of our latest addition!

Craig’s Coastal Cycle Challenge

Jeremy Harris is fundraising for a mission trip to an Iris Ministries children’s centre in Mozambique in January 2012.   Craig is doing his bit to by attempting to cycle the length of Mozambique’s coastline -2,470km – by the end of August (approx 180-200 kms per week).  If you would like to help by sponsoring Craig or donating to Jeremy’s expenses please let Craig know.  And please feel free to ask for more info about Jeremy’s trip.

Stewardship