Weekly News

Parish of The Epiphany Masterton
Weekly News 
13 July 2025
8:00am NZ Prayer Book Eucharist Service
9:30am NZ Prayer Book Family Service
9:30am EKLOL Children’s programme starting in the church
 
Join us for morning tea after the 9:30am Service
 


NEWS

Get your thinking hats on! 
 
On Sunday 31 August, Rev. John Hughes will be doing an ask me anything question and answer session. If you have anything that you would like to ask him, get it ready for the 31 August.


Wednesday Bible Study is Taking a Short Break
 
For the month of July the Wednesday congregation will next meet on Wednesday 16 July for Eucharist, and resume our regular Eucharist on Wednesday 6 August at 10:00am at Cheryl’s home. 
 
Anyone who would like to join us will be most welcome 🙂
 
Please bring your NZ PRAYER BOOK with you for August! We are going to explore what lies between its covers!
 
REMINDER – NO STUDY on Wednesdays 23 and 30 July.



Rev. John Hughes’ Availability
 
Join Rev. John at the Screening Room anytime between
3:00pm – 5:00pm on Thursday’s.
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Cursillo Ultreya & Catch up 
 
At St Matthew’s Church on Saturday 26 July at 9:30am – 2:30pm.
Shared lunch – please bring a plate to share.
A day of fellowship, worship and coming together in the presence of God.


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A huge thank you to all those who have volunteered to be our models!
 
We look forward to seeing everyone in their finery.
 
Wednesday 12 November at 6:30pm



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COMING UP
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Midweek Informal Eucharist
 
Wednesday 16 July at Cheryl Hansen’s home
 
Get in touch with Cheryl or the office for more details



Crafternoon
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This month Crafternoon will be held at 1:00pm on 
Thursday 17 July 
at the home of 
Margaret Manley
19 Lowes Place.
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Men’s Breakfast
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Link for people to use if registering online for the breakfast: 
https://forms.office.com/r/FFjVLM1YsL
 
Hint: copy and paste the address into your browser if the link does not work.
 
Alternatively, confirm your attendance to office@stmarkscarterton.co.nz
Invite a Mate …
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Join with the Parish family for breakfast and fellowship on 
Sunday 20 July at 8:45am.







 
Epiphany’s pātaka kai
 
There is a huge need in our community as people struggle to make ends meet. Especially those will families over the school holiday break.
 
Non-perishable items, fresh produce, and baking with clear “use by” dates are great things to put in there. 
 
Some examples include canned goods, cereals, rice, pasta, tea, coffee, UHT milk, spreads, and fresh fruits and vegetables. And pet food.
 
Our Sunday Service’s each have boxes for donations or you are most welcome to put them in the pātaka kai when you are going past.


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School is back on Monday – Let’s pray
 
Lord Jesus, we pray for those whom You have called to teaching and all Christians involved in education. We ask you to fill them with wisdom and sound judgement in informing young minds and directing children and young people in the paths they must follow. We pray that the integrity of educators will provide a shining example of what is good and according to your purposes. We ask that teachers will know the joy of their students of whatever age following the truth and growing in a relationship with You, for we ask in Your precious name. Amen.
 
Isaiah 48:17; Titus 2: 7-8 – Prayer courtesy of barnabasaid.org


Prayer Points for This Week
 
· Pray for God’s guidance in all decisions and for wisdom to discern His will.  
· Ask for strength to face challenges and courage to step out in faith.  
· Pray for God’s peace and joy to fill your heart and home throughout the week.  
· Pray for God’s peace and joy to fill our community, our country and our world.
 
May every moment of this week nourish your well-being. 
May health and peace be your portion. Amen. 


Lectionary Daily Prayers 

Lectionary.co.nz is a cut-down digital-friendly version of The Lectionary
 
It gives you morning and evening readings from our lectionary in an easy to access format. As well as being able to read the readings, you can listen to them too. You can check it out here…. https://www.lectionary.co.nz/

NEW MORNING PRAYER ZOOM DETAILS
 
Morning prayer happens on zoom Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00am and
Thursday at 8:50am.

Use the link below
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/8395130520?pwd=vF62P77xFejV5vVTbFsyuVhJ85x3KC.1
OR
Meeting Zoom ID:  839 513 0520 
Passcode: qUF6YF


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