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From the Associate Rector
Dear Ones,
This coming Sunday, the Church recognizes the feast day of St. Mary Magdalene -- a woman who has suffered some grave mislabeling throughout history. The Church honors Mary Magdalene because she was a devoted follower of Christ and was the first person to witness resurrection through an empty tomb. The life of Mary Magdalene speaks to the honor and wisdom of every woman.
As many of you know, St. Augustine's is a Magdalene Congregation, which means we support the work of Magdalene House Chicago, a 501c3 working towards providing a free, two-year residential recovery home for women who are leaving behind lives of incarceration, addiction, prostitution, trafficking, and more. It takes so much for this work to happen, and as a member of the Board of Directors, I thank you for your continued prayers and support.
This Sunday, and in the weeks to come, please remember Mary Magdalene. Pray that we can all bear witness to stories of resurrection all around us; pray for the women who are waiting for someone to offer them a chance at new life; and pray for this world and a culture that has too-often marginalized women.
What a day to celebrate and be together. I am looking forward to seeing you Sunday.
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Prayer Shawl Guild This Friday
Knitters and crocheters of any skill level (and those wanting to learn) are invited to the next gathering of the Prayer Shawl Ministry this Friday, July 20, 7:30pm, at Debbie Buesing's house (314 Laurel Ave, Wilmette). New participants are always welcome; patterns are provided. Bring refreshments to share if you like. Please contact
Debbie
to let her know if you can attend.
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Non-Perishable Food Donations Needed This Sunday
Please consider bringing in non-perishable food donations which will be delivered to the New Trier Township Food Pantry after the 9:30am service this Sunday. Canned goods, cereal, pasta, peanut butter, jelly, and any other non-perishable items are needed and can be left in the hallway by the Outreach bulletin board. Questions? Contact
Terry Haight.
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Ride To Church Needed
For the past four months a small team from church has provided rides to and from church for a parishioner who lives at the Presbyterian Homes in Evanston. It's time to make a new rota and, hopefully, add a few additional drivers. If you are able to take a turn to bring a neighbor to church about once a month, please contact
Julia Joehl. Thanks to those on the team who have faithfully provided rides and fellowship to a lady who loves to be at St. Augustine's on Sunday mornings.
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Memorial Service for Mary Ann Eckstein July 28
Mary Ann Eckstein, mother of parishioner, Henry Eckstein, died on June 8 after a courageous bout with cancer. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at
St. Giles Catholic Church (1045 Columbian Ave, Oak Park, IL) on Saturday, July 28, at 10:00am. Family and friends are invited to a reception following the service at
Trattoria 225 (225 Harrison Street,
Oak Park). For more information please contact Henry.
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Equipping the Saints Group July 29
Equipping the Saints will continue discussions of the book,
White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide by Carol Anderson. They will meet Sunday, July 29, at 11:00am in the Church Lounge. All are invited and encouraged to read Chapter 3 before the meeting. Questions? Please contact Sam Love.
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Sign-Up for St. A's Cottage Groups
Cottage Groups are small, diverse groups of parishioners who meet regularly (every 4-6 weeks or so) over the course of the program year, with the intent of building stronger connections and friendships over a potluck meal in the comfort of a group leader's home. St. A's Cottage Groups will begin meeting in September. To sign up as a Cottage Group participant, please
click here or sign up on the bulletin board. Sign-ups are open through August 12. Children are welcome. For more information, pleas
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contact Andrew
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Bagels on the Beach
If
you would like to host
Bagels on the Beach
(after the 8:00am service at Gillson Park) this summer, please click on the link. There are still a few available dates in August!
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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
.
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
7:30pm Prayer Shawl Guild - Host: Debbie Buesing
Sunday, 7/22
8:00am Sandy Mass on the Grass, Gillson Park Picnic Area #2
8:45am Bagels on the Beach - Host: Elizabeth Rhodes
9:30am Holy Eucharist in the Church
10:45am Lemonade on the Lawn - Host: Henry Eckstein
Monday, 7/23
5:00pm Serve at A Just Harvest Soup Kitchen
Tuesday, 7/24
7:30pm Discernment Committee meeting
Wednesday, 7/25
7:00pm Stewardship Committee meeting
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Serving this Week:
8:00am Sandy Mass at Gillson Park
| Celebrant |
The Rev. Kristin Uffelman White |
| Preacher |
The Rev. Kristin Uffelman White |
| Lector |
Martha Jacobson |
| Leader of the Prayers |
Tim Berg |
| Chalice Bearer |
Mary Ellen Davis |
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 |
The Rev. Kristin Uffelman White |
| Deacon |
The Rev. Sue Nebel |
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Eucharistic Minister
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Rebecca Cacayuran |
Lectors
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Linda Walker, Charley Bowe |
| Leader of the Prayers |
Verlin Fraser |
Chalice Bearers
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Jim Bonamici, Debra Bonamici |
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Ushers
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Tom Denman, Carol Gourley, Charley Bowe,
Gregg Byers |
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Altar Guild
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Robin Bourne-Caris, Brenda Schumaker,
Mary Jacobson
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| Good Samaritan |
July 16-29 Tim Berg
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We pray especially for
Al Ehrbar, Bill Klein, Betty Jenkins, Christine Sammel, Victoria Binz Whaley, Bill Doughty, Stephanie Kramer, Janice Hurley, Marna Miller, LuAnn Novak, Ted Stephan, Kimberly Miller, Rev. Mark Sims, Schentrup family, Tim and Pam McCollum, Norm Mysen, Vivian, Holly, Luca, Jan Johnston, Bryan Caspersen, Henry Nebel, Gwen Johnson, Catherine Sims, Debbie and Paul.
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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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