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From the Rector
What a wonderful week this past week has been at St. Augustine's!
We drew the capital projects matching gift to a close on Sunday, with 34 households donating a total of $15,407 at last count. Thank you! The work of those projects is underway -- ivy has been removed from the front of the church, painting is complete, and other repairs are being scheduled for the weeks ahead. Thanks to so many for your generous support in caring for the gifts that have been entrusted to us.
Thanks to hosts Karl Anderson and Pam Shu, Debra and Jim Bonamici, Rick and Cecelia Daspit, and Carol Gourley for the gorgeous Fall Fiesta dinner in our courtyard on Sunday night! The sparkly lights, delicious drinks, great and abundant food, and lavish hospitality all made for a special evening. What a great gift to the St. A's community. Thank you!
Blessings on you all,
Kristin+
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Church School Has Resumed!
Church school teachers, leaders, and students: please come forward first on Sundays to receive communion, then exit to classrooms through the door on the right. Classes begin as soon as children and young people arrive, and will conclude by 11am. Here are the classes available:
Godly Play
: Children ages 3 through 1st grade will be welcomed to the Atrium Classroom by an adult Greeter. They will gather with the adult Storyteller to hear a story from the Bible and wonder together what that story about God means in their own lives. Do you have questions, or would you like to help? Please contact
John White
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Godly Quest: Children in the 2nd through 4th grade will be welcomed to the Godly Quest Classroom by an adult Greeter. They will hear an enriched story from the Bible told by an adult Storyteller, and will explore what that story means about God in their lives. If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please contact
John White.
Feasting on the Word: Young people of the "tweens and teens" are invited to go downstairs to the Feasting classroom, where they will meet leaders Stacy and Mike Shedivy. This group will share in learning more about the Bible lessons read in worship each Sunday morning as they get to know one another better and talk about questions of faith. Would you like to help with this group? Please contact
Stacy Shedivy.
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Adult Forum This Sunday
Andrew Suitter and Kristin White will lead a discussion this Sunday that explores Episcopal identity. Please gather in the Parish Lounge at 10:45. Future discussions will be developed based on participants' interests and curiosity.
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Opportunities for Children to Serve
Is your child interested in serving as an acolyte, children's cross bearer, or Gospel book bearer? Serving in these capacities gives children a tangible way to serve the congregation, participate in worship, and help in their faith formation. We invite all children at least age 7 to be trained to serve as children's cross bearer and Gospel book bearer. We invite all children at least age 9 (including middle schoolers and high schoolers!) to train to be acolytes. Our first group of trainees is doing a great job, but there is room for others! Please see Mary Senn on Sunday morning or
email her
and she will be happy to talk with you and your child about getting trained to serve.
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Prayer Shawl Guild Gathering September 29
Knitters and crocheters (and those wanting to learn) are invited to the next gathering of the Prayer Shawl Ministry on Friday, September 29 at 7:30pm at Mary Ellen Davis' house, 744 Jonquil Terrace, Deerfield. New participants are always welcome; patterns are provided. Bring some refreshments to share if you like. Questions? E-mail
Mary Ellen
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Annual Giving Kickoff Reception Sunday October 1
Thanks to the Stewardship Team: Karl Anderson, Carrie Bach, Gray Curchin, for hosting this year's Kickoff Sunday Reception after church on October 1! Join us in Puhlman Hall for festive food and beverages, where we will also be handing out giving materials. Can't be here that day? No worries, we will mail any remaining materials on Monday, October 2. Want to get a head start by making your pledge right now?
Click here to complete an online pledge form.
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Tech Support Sunday October 8
Are you having trouble creating a login to Realm? Would you like to know how to update your availability in Ministry Scheduler Pro, or request a swap? Do you want a new photo for the directory? Join us in the Parish Lounge after church on Sunday, October 8, and we can help you with all those things and more! Bring your smart phones, tablets, laptops, and questions.
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Blessing of the Animals October 8 at 2pm
God loves all creation, including the animals that bless us by their companionship. Bring your beloved cats, dogs, horses, hermit crabs, hamsters and other critters for a pet blessing in the courtyard on Sunday, October 8 at 2pm. You are also welcome to bring pictures of the animals you love but see no longer; we will bless and give thanks for their lives.
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Equipping the Saints Group
The Equipping the Saints group has been reading America's Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to a new America by Jim Wallis. They would like to extend discussion around this text to the wider community of faith. If there is sufficient interest, a book study will begin by November. Please contact Sam Love or any member of the group for more information.
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ERD Hurricane Relief Fund
Episcopal Relief & Development urges prayers for communities dealing with the impact of recent hurricanes. Please donate to the Hurricane Relief Fund and visit the organization's website for more information about relief and recovery efforts.
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Eclipse Glasses - Astronomers Without Borders
Astronomers Without Borders
is a not-for-profit organization based in the United States whose purpose is to encourage interest in astronomy and the wonders of the universe. They are currently spearheading an effort to collect eclipse-watching glasses to be sent to schools and other institutions in underserved areas of South America and Asia to be used when solar eclipses cross those continents in 2019.
If you have eclipse glasses that you would like to donate, please put them in a plastic sandwich bag and drop them off in the box outside the parish office this Sunday.
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Cotton Fite Memorial Service October 7
The Rev. Cotton Fite was a long-time friend of many at St. Augustine's, and we are deeply saddened by his recent death. Cotton's memorial service will be celebrated Saturday, October 7, at 10:30am at St. Luke's Episcopal Church,
939 Hinman Avenue,
Evanston, IL 60202.
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"A Just Harvest" Annual Awards Benefit October 18
Join "A Just Harvest" for an evening of music, food and fun as they celebrate accomplishments in 2017 and look forward to an exciting year ahead as they set a new foundation for restoring community. The 14th Annual Awards Benefit will be held Wednesday, October 18, 6:00pm at The Mayne Stage in Rogers Park. Contact Maggie Williams at (773) 262-2297 or
click here to purchase tickets online.
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Announcements, Calendar, Prayer List Updates
If you would like to submit an announcement for our Thursday e-newsletter and Sunday bulletin, add an event to our church calendar, or add/delete a name on our prayer list, please send to Theresa Kimball, our Parish Administrator, at
augustine@staschurch.org
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Please note: To include your one-paragraph submission in the Thursday Parish Life Connections and Announcements in the Sunday bulletin, it must be received
by 5:00pm the preceding Tuesday. Submissions received after that time will be included the following week. Submissions may be edited for length and content.
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Coming Events at St. Augustine's
7:00am Eucharist in the Chapel
9:
30am Holy Eucharist
10:20am Church School
Monday, 9/25
5:00pm Serve at A Just Harvest Soup Kitchen
Wednesday, 9/27
7:30pm Choir Rehearsal
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Serving this Week:
9:30am Eucharist at the Church
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Celebrant
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The Rev. Kristin Uffelman White
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Preacher
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The Rev. Andrew Suitter |
| Deacon |
The Rev. Sue Nebel |
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Eucharistic Minister
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Joy Witt |
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Acolytes
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Graham Shedivy, Olivia Shedivy |
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Children's Crucifer
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Allison Jacobs |
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Gospel Book Bearer
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Jack Curchin |
Lectors
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Karl Anderson, Martha Jacobson |
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Leader of the Prayers
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Pamela Shu |
Chalice Bearers
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David Powell, Janice Hurley, Debra Bonamici,
Jim Bonamici |
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Ushers
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Mary Jacobson, Greg Burns, Jerry Todd,
Carrie Bach |
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Altar Guild
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Robin Bourne-Caris, Carolyn Eby, Tina Haight |
| Children's Chapel |
Gray Curchin, Elizabeth Rhodes |
| Godly Play |
Charley Bowe, Eddie McCall |
| Godly Quest |
Lavonne Shedivy, John White |
| Feasting on the Word |
Stacy and Mike Shedivy |
| Good Samaratin |
September 25-October 8 Tim Berg
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We pray especially for
Al Ehrbar, Bill Klein, Mark DeAngelis, Dick Stafford, Betty Jenkins, Elsie Lester, Christine Sammel, Gabe Vigil, Beth Loker, Edward and Mary Ellen Benson, Dorothy White, Evan Morris, Mary, Maureen Skinner, Mark, Peter Lawlor, Genie, Allen, The Bartlett Family, Sarah Bryan Miller, Randy Rold, Victoria Binz Whaley, Peter, Bill and Dee Doughty, Anna, David Martin, Mark Towsley, Piper Ann, Tony Finney, Andrew Tallon, Barbara Lore Mayo, Stephanie Kramer, the Collyer Family, Leslie Fogel, Kendall Klingberg, Gail Klingberg, Ellen Browne, Anita Kreps, Joanna Poole, Paddy Hamilton, Jason Wolfe, Jay and Family, René Brandt, Bobby Hammitt, Janice Hurley, Jim Barry, Phil Steptoe, Peter Kramer, Kathy Wollard, Mark Knight.
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ST. AUGUSTINE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
1140 Wilmette Ave.
| Wilmette, Illinois 60091
847.251.6922 | staschurch.org | augustine@staschurch.org
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