From the Pastor...
...Choose Life
I received my Covid-19 vaccine early April. As I waited at the pharmacy for my name to be called, I imagined all the things I would do when I was fully vaccinated. My imagination soared with images of large gatherings of people at parties, watching movies in a crowed movie theater or walking shoulder to shoulder with people at the California State Fair.
As my mind wandered, I felt a nudge from the Holy Spirit to be wise in how I filled my time. The Bible verse Deuteronomy 30:19 came to mind, “I set before you life and death, blessing and curing: therefore, choose life.” This verse referred to a time when the People of Israel were at a crossroads and moved into the land that God had given them. It was a new chapter for them. They were setting up their lives and creating their habits. Moses was reminding them to make good choices in the habits they establish.
I think it is a good reminder for us today. As we start our post-COVID lives, let us remember to be mindful of our habits. Remember to choose life. This means that we choose to incorporate God into our life. We need to make life choices that encourage our relationship with God, that remind us of God’s love, and help us to love others.
This includes choosing daily prayer or a daily quiet time, attending worship service, attending to your church relationships, serving the poor and giving to organizations that serve the good.
As you redesign your life, choose life.
May God guide you into love and peace in the next phase of life.
Pastor Anny+
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St. Augustine Events
Please go to the St. Augustine website for live streaming and Zoom invitations. To find group meetings, click on the Small Groups tab found on the church website.
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SATURDAY
May 1
RISE Food-packing Event
St. Augustine Church
In person
1 p.m.
SUNDAY
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Worship Service
Holy Eucharist
In-person
Reservations Required
Live-stream
10 a.m.
May 2, 16, 23, 30
The Walk Talk
Invite Welcome Connect
Led by Pastor Anny
In-person
Zoom
8:45 - 9:30 a.m.
3 - 3:45 p.m.
Walk Talk will not meet May 9
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Book Club
Richard Rohr:
The Universal Christ
Led by Joani Wise
Zoom
1 - 2 p.m.
May 9
Mother's Day
May 16
Episcopal 101
Led by Pastor Anny
In-person
Zoom
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
May 23
Pentecost
May 23
Outreach Committee
Led by Peggy Doyle
In-person
Zoom
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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MONDAY
May 3, 10, 17, 24
Evening Centering Prayer
Zoom
6:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
May 12
The Gathering Inn
Food Preparation
Church Kitchen
1:30 - 4:45 p.m.
May 5, 12, 19, 26
Wednesday Compline
Led by Pastor Anny
Zoom
7 p.m.
THURSDAY
May 6
National Day of Prayer
May 27
Vestry Meeting
In-person
Zoom
7 - 8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY
May 7, 14, 21, 28
Friday Noon Centering Prayer
In-person
St. Augustine Sanctuary
12 p.m.
SATURDAY
May 8
Craft Club
Led by Greer Nave
Zoom
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
May 22
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Led by Rob Shonk
Z00m
9 - 10:30 a.m.
May 29
St. Augustine Day
May 31
Memorial Day
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Worship Service
Sundays
10 a.m.
Holy Eucharist
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St. Augustine Church is open for in-person services.
Reservations Required
The service is also available online.
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Small Groups in 2021!
Visit the church website and click on Small Groups. Scroll to the group you wish to join.
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Sundays
8:45 - 9:30 a.m.
In person/Zoom
3 - 3:45 p.m.
Zoom only!
Led by Pastor Anny
The Walk Talk Series will not meet May 9th.
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Invite * Welcome * Connect
Please join Pastor Anny in the next Walk Talk series Sundays, May 2, 9, 16. 23, 30. The focus will be on the Invite Welcome Connect book by Mary Foster Parmer, which includes stories and tools that will help transform our approach to congregational development and growth. It calls us into a ministry that encourages us to share our faith with others in new ways. The Walk Talk series will be offered Sundays 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. and again 3 - 3:45 p.m. We hope you will join the conversations about Invite Welcome Connect. Visit the church website and click on Small Groups.
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Book Club
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
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Wednesday Worship
May 5, 12, 19, 26
For the time being, Lectionary Bible Study will no longer meet.
Please join Pastor Anny
for
Compline & Fellowship @ 7 p.m.
Led by Pastor Anny
Zoom
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Craft Club
Saturday
May 8th
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Sunday School
Families
Exciting News!!!
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Sunday School will resume May 2nd for children five years through 6th grade. Sunday School will take place every week during the 10 a.m. service. Please note, there will be no Sunday School May 30th or July 4th.
Students who are registered for the 2021 year are welcome to check into the classroom at 9:50 a.m. To register, please go to:
We cannot wait to see all of you again!
Natalie Cooper & Kara Diaz
mommy.cooper1@gmail.com
ksdiaz22@gmail.com
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Godly Play
We will be using the Godly Play curriculum. We are so thankful to our congregation for helping support our ability to purchase the materials we needed. For those of you unfamiliar with Godly Play, here is a little bit about it:
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"Godly Play offers a creative, child-honoring way of entering into and experiencing the biblical story. In Godly Play, we play with the language of God and God’s People: our sacred stories, parables, liturgical actions and silence. Through this powerful language, through our wondering, through the community of players gathered together, we hear the deepest invitation of all: an invitation to come play with God." |
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FISH Youth Group
The FISH Youth Group meetings are on hold until summer. Announcements will be made soon about the diocesan Pathways summer program.
Questions? Contact Pastor Anny at anny@staugustineepisocal.com
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Episcopal 101
Episcopal 101 meets the third Sunday of each month. The class will be in-person and Zoom from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Do you have questions about the liturgy, our traditions or why St. Augustine does things a certain way? Join us every third Sunday for a quick discussion of all things Episcopal.
Our next meeting will be Sunday, May 16th. The classes are led by Pastor Anny. The link to this class can be found on the church website. Click on Small Groups
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Celebration of a New Ministry
Friday, April 16, 2021
The Rev. Anny Genato
On a beautiful Friday evening, Bishop Megan Traquair officiated by Zoom at the Celebration of a New Ministry for The Rev. Anny Genato. Pastor Anny officially became the rector at St. Augustine.
Even though she has been with us for nine months, Pastor Anny has been a minister 'without portfolio' during her service at St. Augustine. This beautiful service made her call as our rector official.
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Radiant in her elegant red chasuble, Pastor Anny received the tools of her new ministry from members of the Vestry: a Bible, books of prayers, a vessel of oil, the keys to the church and bread and wine. On behalf of Bishop Megan, The Very Rev. Sarah Quinney, priest in charge, St. James, Lincoln, presented Pastor Anny with a pitcher of water and the Constitutions and Canons of the church. She was also gifted with a beautiful stole hand-crafted by Christine Hohmann.
After the gift-giving, Pastor Anny's family joined her to extend their love and congratulations. Pastor Anny then honored her husband, Raymond, by presenting him with The Book of Common Prayer.
The Rev. Peter Rodgers, vicar at St. Andrews, Antelope, was the celebrant at the service. The Rev. Canon Cookie Clark, Church of the Epiphany, Vacaville, gave a homily that truly captured Pastor Anny’s personality. She gave wise advice to Anny to take good care of herself as well as others. Other visiting clergy included, The Rev. Mack Olson, rector at Church of the Epiphany, Vacaville, The Rev. Dr. Libby Vincent, Trinity, Folsom and The Rev. Dr. Suzanne Guthrie, spiritual guide, retreat leader and noted author.
A simple, yet elegant reception was held on the patio following the service. Beverages included a sparkling non-alcoholic wine and an excellent Brazilian champagne. The pièces de résistance of the event were the delectable cupcakes uniquely presented in small remembrance boxes.
Congratulations to Pastor Anny! We are so happy you have joined our St. Augustine family.
By Barbara Woolman & Kathleen Quigley
Photos by Don Dearing & Kathleen Quigley
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Pentecost
Sunday, May 23rd!
Pentecost comes from a Jewish harvest festival called Shavuot. It is celebrated on the 50th day from Easter Sunday. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks, as described in the Acts of the Apostles.
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According to the Bible’s New Testament, the apostles were inspired to talk in tongues when the Holy Spirit descended on them as they prayed together at the Shavuot festival. Upon hearing the unfamiliar language spoken, the gathered onlookers in Jerusalem believed them to be drunk. But, Saint Peter explained they were in fact inspired by the Holy Spirit.
Peter then delivered the first Christian sermon, which led to the conversion and baptism of 3,000 people. It is this sermon that many believe was the birth of the Christian church as an official movement.
It is customary to wear red, orange or yellow clothing. Red is used at Pentecost, recalling the fiery tongues that descended upon the Apostles when they received the Holy Spirit.
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Dear Friends,
A special thank you to all who participated in the Rise Against Hunger food-packing event held May 1st. We were able to pack over 15,000 meals.
These meals will help people meet their nutritional needs. RISE also brings transformational development to these communities by empowering community projects, helping to design better food systems and growing the movement.
The founder of RISE, The Rev. Ray Buchanan, says, "You will never end hunger by just feeding people...you must transform individual's lives and communities with food security."
Thank you and God bless you and your gifts!
Jim Quinney
jimquinney@gmail.com
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Photo Notes...
A wonderful group of volunteers came to help: Students from Rocklin and Whitney High Schools, Pastor Sarah and friends from St. James, Pastor Anny's entire family (including her dog Mousse) and the Boy Scout Troop from Rocklin. Many thanks to all.
PS Masks and hair nets made it a challenge to recognize our friends, added lots of laughs to the afternoon. Even Pastor Anny fooled us all.
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Cursillo is a three-day weekend in Christian fellowship. Cursillo is the Spanish word meaning 'short course.' The weekend will help you more richly experience your faith and encourage a spiritual life that is filled with joy, hope and enthusiasm.
The next Cursillo weekend will be held at Camp Alta in Alta, CA,
October 28 - 31. If you are interested in attending, please contact Jack Dillon at:
916-761-1939
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Treasurer's Report
Bob Deering, Treasurer
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March 2021 Income & Expenses |
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Online Giving - Electronic Donations
Quick, Easy, Safe
Between 35% and 40% of our monthly giving is being donated online. Visit the St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church website at:
Click on the 'Donate' button. Follow the screen instructions to create an online profile. You can make one-time donations and also set up recurring gifts. You can use credit cards and build your points and miles. You will have the option to help offset the credit card processing fees.
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Monday Evening
Centering Prayer
For the time being, the Monday Evening Centering Prayer will continue to meet via Zoom at 6:30 p.m.
Zoom is providing us with a meaningful way to stay connected with each other and with God. We know how important God’s presence is to us during these times.
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Friday Noon Centering Prayer
Now that we can gather in small numbers at church, the Friday Noon Centering Prayer group has elected to meet in the St. Augustine sanctuary. We will follow all protective protocols – six feet apart and masks required.
No reservations are required, just feel free to come. We start the prayer time at noon.
Meeting regularly in prayer deepens our awareness that God wants to spend time with us, no matter how or where we do that. We would love to have you join us for our Centering Prayer time:
Fridays at 12 p.m.
To join either the Monday or Friday Centering Prayer group, please contact Chris Deering or Steve Mershon at:
If you are more comfortable praying on your own, that is great! Please see the information below to download the app on your device. We hope you will join us on Zoom or on your own to learn how contemplation can enrich our faith experience.
We invite you to download the Centering Prayer app to your own device.
Apple/iPhone:
Google/Android:
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Welcome Ministry
The Greeters and the Welcome Team/Newcomers Group have joined forces and are now part of the Welcome Ministry. What a great one-two punch for all those returning to the church or coming for the first time.
Once the COVID-19 restrictions are lessened, and we can begin to bring more people into the church, there will be exciting things to look forward to for this ministry. We will be following some practices found in Invite Welcome Connect, the current Walk Talk Series.
If you wish to become a member of the Welcome Ministry, please let Paulette know. There are approximately 120 families registered at St. Augustine. We have no new members in the last month.
Paulette Schloetter
bps54@aol.com
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Prayer Shawl Ministry ~ Craft Club
Are you one who likes to “pay it forward?” Making prayer shawls is one way to do that! We are always open to welcoming new members. Come brush up your skills or learn a new one. Help us make these tangible tokens of love, comfort and the power of prayer. They mean so much to those needing a physical reminder of our love and concern in times of healing and stress.
We are about ready to meet in person at the church again, but for the next time, let’s meet on May 8th at 11 a.m. on Zoom. The link is the Crafts Group on the Small Groups tab on the church website. We are looking for a weekday time and a name that reflects the interests of the group. Email me with ideas at gnave@aol.com.
We have several shawls in inventory. Contact Pastor Anny or Greer Nave, if you know of someone who would like one. To give a prayer shawl to someone outside of St. Augustine, talk to Greer. The shawls are presented with a beautiful card of our own design and a selection of prayers from The Book of Common Prayer.
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The Gathering Inn Hosting Program |
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Over the past year, because of COVID-19 restrictions, we have modified how we provide a monthly meal to our homeless brothers and sisters at The Gathering Inn. With a limited number of volunteers and always using COVID-safe procedures, we prepare the food (Jack's famous barrel chicken and all the fixings) and send it off to be served at a church that is equipped to house our guests.
The meal always includes homemade desserts prepared by Rhonda Wampler and her team of bakers. We would like to develop a rotating team to assist with the baking. Please consider signing up for this very important ministry. A specific recipe is selected each month. With a large enough group of volunteers, you may be asked to bake only once per quarter. If you would like to be a part of the TGI bakers, contact Rhonda Wampler at rhondawampler5@gmail.com.
Please consider signing up for this very important ministry and continue to pray for those who are less fortunate.
Rick & Janice Stenzel
rstenzel95658@yahoo.com
jstenzel95658@yahoo.com
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The Gathering Inn Donations |
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The Gathering Inn is now fully open and functioning normally. They are still following strict COVID-19 protocols. Hopefully they will be able to open the medical clinic soon.
TGI is able to take donations of gently used clothes and HE laundry detergent. Beth Sulc will pick up the donations at church and deliver them to TGI.
Questions? Contact Beth at: bethsulc@gmail.com
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The Outreach Ministry Team |
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Outreach Ministry Fundraiser
Octoberfest
Saturday, October 2nd
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The St. James Episcopal Church Food Pantry is open, primarily serving people in the city of Lincoln. The pantry recently took a survey of the current clients and determined they are serving 70-80 individuals each week.
This is a wonderful ministry impacting many people who just need some assistance as their budget for food during a month gets really stretched. This food assistance is what likely keeps the lights on, the gas for heat, cars to get to work or the rent paid for a roof over their heads.
The Food Pantry continues to need plain rice, raw pinto and black beans, tortilla (flour and corn), cereal, strawberry preserves, fruit (canned or cups - low sugar) pancake mix and syrup, hot sauce (Tomatillo), tuna fish and macaroni & cheese.
Please drop off your items in the shopping cart at the church. Jim Quinney will deliver the donations to the St. James Pantry.
Thank you for your continued support of this important ministry. If you would like to become a consistent grocery cart patron for the pantry, please contact Jim at:
jimquinney@gmail.com
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St. Luc Episcopal School Thomassique, Haiti
It is hard to imagine that school will be out for the summer soon, both here in Rocklin and in Haiti. The children at St. Luc are doing well, and class attendance is now back to pre-COVID enrollment levels.
But as sure as the school year ends, a new school year will begin. We have new partners who have joined our St. Augustine family in supporting the children, faculty and staff of St. Luc. Our relationship with The Rotary Club of Lincoln continues to grow and develop. They have given us another generous gift of $1,400 to help continue their support of water/hygiene and our meal program.
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Westavia Hills, Alabama, in the Birmingham area, is proving to be a wonderful partner, and we have had Noralyn from their outreach team join our regular monthly meetings. Our friends at St. Stephen’s are generously joining all of you in support of these beautiful children and their wonderful school. Plans are even being discussed for a trip to St. Luc in Haiti shortly after Thanksgiving of this year.
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But Wait…There’s More!
SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, August 14th
Back-to-School Party
Family FUNdraiser!
Welcome Pastor Guilene Fiefie!
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Mark your calendars and get ready to join us for a Back-to-School Party to help St. Luc School in Thomassique, Haiti.
We are pleased to announce that The Reverend Guilene Fiefie, Priest in Charge at St. Luc, in Thomassique, Haiti, will be joining us as our special guest.
Pastor Fiefie will be here to share her story, life at St. Luc, her dreams for St. Luc and of course her love of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
This event promises to be a great family time, with a BBQ, water features and games, and plenty of fun for kids and those of you who still act like kids! 😊
Watch the Canterbury Tales for more information, and plan to come join us as we celebrate school in Rocklin and Haiti!
To see videos of the children, learn more about our mission and find out how you can help, visit:
For more information, please contact:
Anette Kassis akassis37@gmail.com
Jim Quinney jimquinney@gmail.com
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Daughters of the King
Traditionally, in observance of Mother's Day, Daughters of the King does not meet in May.
The next meeting, June 13th, will feature June Meredith, presenting her original monologue dealing with friends and family with disabilities. The meeting will also include a short business meeting.
During the 10 a.m. service on that day, the new candidates for membership will be inducted. "Our Chapter is 'alive and well' and looking forward to welcoming six new members," said Carol Ann Hackley, DOK President.
Kathleen Quigley and Greer Nave conducted the preparation classes. All women of St. Augustine are welcome to join DOK. Please contact Kathleen, Greer or Carol Ann, if you are interested in joining our chapter.
Our next meeting, June 13th, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will be in person and also available by Zoom. Go to the church website and click on Small Groups and scroll to Daughters of the King for the link.
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Brotherhood of St. Andrew
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew holds its regular monthly meetings at 9 a.m. in Canterbury Hall the fourth Saturday morning of the month. During this time of COVID-19 restrictions, the Brotherhood is holding its meetings via Zoom.
At the April 25th meeting, member Pierce Leavell was the guest speaker. He spoke about study through the Brotherhood, one of the three disciplines of the Brotherhood.
The Brothers are planning their annual fund-raiser Bingo Night for November 13th. At this point, they are planning for an in-person event. If the COVID-19 restrictions are still in place, the event will be semi-or entirely virtual.
The group approved a $200 donation to the Rise Against Hunger meal-packing event May lst.
Rob Shonk, president, announced that the Brotherhood Virtual Triennial Convention will held online June 24 - 26. Rob will be the St. Augustine delegate for the convention. Other members are welcome to attend sessions throughout the weekend.
Their next meeting will be Saturday, May 22nd at 9 a.m. via Zoom.
All men and youth are welcome and encouraged to attend a meeting. For more information, please contact:
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St. Augustine volunteers work at the St. Vincent de Paul kitchen on the third Thursday of each month. They volunteer from approximately 9:15 a.m. until 1:45 p.m., helping prepare meals for those in need.
Approximately two to three hours of standing are involved. All food is provided, and no cooking experience is needed.
Our volunteers for the upcoming session May 20th are Kathryn Jordan, John Redmond and Steve Broce. Other volunteers for St. Vincent de Paul are Jack Dillon, Deidre and Rob Shonk, Catherine Beckman, Jim and Stephanie Tilton, Jim and Carla Dolislager and Rick and Janice Stenzel.
Please contact Rob Shonk, if you are interested in working in this important ministry: robshonk1976@hotmail.com or 916-599-1218.
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May 1
Eloisa Arcuri
May 2
Martha Kennedy
May 3
Bill Howe III
May 5
Lucas Weston
May 7
Steve Mershon
May 8
Jane Buffington
Ken Cichocki
May 16
Hannah Wampler
May 19
Rosanna Jensen
Jeanne Rochelle
Natalie Cooper
May 20
Sharon Mershon
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May 21
Kathy Dillon
May 22
Bill Howe II
John Redmond
Kathy Griffin
Lisa Marshall
May 23
Beth Sulc
May 24
Penny Hart
Annette Kassis
May 27
Carter Cooper
May 28
Christopher Buck
John Carruth
May 31
Aidan Ekberg
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May 2
Ben & Phyllis Espinoza
May 5
Fernando & Dianne Sandoval
May 14
Sam & Jessica Nelson
May 18
Chuck & Penny Bess
May 20
John & Sarah Eccles
May 22
Brian & Terri Arcuri
May 30
John & Jennifer Doyle
Ed & Helene Karcher
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Contact Information
Rector
The Rev. Anny Genato
323-434-4067
anny@staugustineepiscopal.com
Please contact Pastor Anny for pastoral emergencies.
St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church
A Safe Place for People Seeking God
1800 Wildcat Boulevard
Rocklin, CA 95765
916-435-9552
email: staugustine@staugustineepiscopal.com
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