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St Mary's parish covers the hill suburbs of Mornington, Belleknowes, Kenmure, Balaclava, Maryhill and Clyde Hill. At the beginning of 2007 St. Mary's along with St. John's Roslyn have formed the 'Dunedin Hills Ministry team'. Whilst the two churches remain independent parishes, the co-operation seeks to resource and facilitate mission across the Dunedin Hills area.
Location
St. Mary's is located in the heart of Mornington on the corner of Whitby and Lawrence Street, just behind the Mornington BP station on Mailer St.
The Church
The present church, built in 1966, is a medium-sized square building with a pointed roof that looks like a spire. The brick chancel of the previous St Mary's church has been incorporated into the new church as the lady chapel. A distinctive feature of the grounds is the lych gate at the top entrance to the churchyard. Next to the church is the St. Anne's hall. This is used by various community groups, and is where we have morning tea after church. The church also has a large hall, a crypt, and a newly developed church office.
People
Priest in Charge
Revd John Sherlock
John has recently been appointed full-time priest of St Mary's, having spent one year as curate assistant at St. John's, Roslyn. With the Hills Ministry Team he continues his curacy under the supervision of Ven. Dr Kelvin Wright, Vicar of St. John's, Roslyn. John, his wife Connie, and their two young boys, Jesse and Finlay are enjoying settling in to the St. Mary's family.
Office: 03 453 6091 (Tuesday - Friday)
Home: 03 474 9334
Cell: 021 0707 276
Email: johnandconnie@lycos.com
Deacon Assistant (hon.)
Revd Dr Pamela Welch (03 453 0052). Until coming to New Zealand in 2001, with her husband Neil and daugher Lucy (now 17), Pamela divided her time and energies between England and Southern Africa (chiefly Zimbabwe). She is interested in the life of the mind (academic work), in the life of the soul (spirituality, prayer and corporate worship) and being practically involved at those points where the church and the world, or community, intersect. In Africa she was often involved with opposition politics, in England with minorities and in Dunedin is working not just with Kiwis but with other newcomers and immigrants to New Zealand.
Dunedin Hills Ministry Team Youth and Community Worker
Jolyon White (027 412 7183). Jolyon has recently completed theological study and has been appointed as the third full-time staff member of the Dunedin Hills Team. Jolyon runs the youth programme and is working at developing new initiatives in the community particularly in the area of ecology and sustainability.
Church Wardens
Vicar's Warden: Bruce Moore (03 453 6562)
People's Warden: Murray Tyrrell (03 453 4705)
Service times
Sunday
8:30am 1662 Holy Communion.
10:00am New Zealand Prayer Book Choral Eucharist, combining traditional and contemporary music, Sunday School provided.
Wednesday
10:00am 1662 Holy Communion
Groups and Activities
Sunday School
During school term time Sunday School is held during the 10:00am service. Two classes cater for ages 2-13.
Youth
The FRIDGE: Year 9-13
Sunday 5pm-7pm, Held at St. John's Roslyn.
On Thursday nights from 5:00 to 7:00 those interested meet over a meal to look more deeply at life/faith issues and the Bible.
Contact Jolyon White (027-412-7183)
Choir
The Choir is led by Patrick Little, the church organist. Practice is at 2:00pm on Thursdays
St Mary's Fellowship
Meets on the first Monday of the month at 7.30 p.m. to hear an interesting speaker, or go on an occasional outing. All are welcome, both men and women. For further information please contact the leader Bev Aitken (03 453 4584).
Men's Group
Held every fortnight on Monday evening, at St. John's Roslyn. Contact Craig McLanachan (03 453 0131) for details
Pre-school music
'Musicial Munchkins' operate two mornings a week, Wednesday and Thursday at 10:00am. Music and movement is followed by morning tea. Contact Caroline Officer (03 476 6101) for information.
Indoor Bowls
During the winter months Indoor Bowls is played in the crypt on Thursdays at 7.30 p.m. Everybody is welcome, including those who have never played indoor bowls before. Enquiries to Scott Gray (03 476 4191).
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