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From the Associate Rector
Peter Raymond Scholtes, born in Evanston in 1938, was a catholic priest turned author who throughout the 1960s, led the parish of St. Brendan's on Chicago's south side. Apart from being a priest and community organizer, Scholte was also a talented musician and composer. Prior to his departure from the priesthood to marry and have a family of his own, Scholtes formed an ecumenical youth choir for which he wrote and composed many pieces. One piece in particular, "They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love," (or "We Are One in the Spirit") drew upon the Civil Rights movement of Chicago as well as the gospel lesson for this coming Sunday, which is John 13:31-35. Here, Jesus is living out some of his final moments with the disciples and he is reminding them about the very essence of this life. "I give you a new commandment," he says. "Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."
We all know that love is a gift. It has potential to gather us, to heal us, and set us on a new path. Love can also challenge us as it can call us to love some difficult people and stand firm in some murky waters. My prayer for us this Sunday as we sing this hymn, is that Love becomes an even bigger part of our identity; that we take more of it in for our own nourishment and that we share more of it with this weary world in need of loving actions and loving words.
We are one in the spirit we are one in the Lord
We are one in the spirit we are one in the Lord
And we pray that all unity may one day be restored
And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love
Yes they'll know we are Christians by our love
We will walk with each other
We will walk hand in hand
And together we'll spread the news that God is in our land
We will work with each other we will work side by side
And we'll guard each man's [sic] dignity and save each man's [sic] pride
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Last Chance to Sign Up for
"The Long Shadow" Screening This Saturday
As part of the diocesan Antiracism Commission's efforts, St. Augustine's is hosting a screening of "The Long Shadow," a powerful documentary film on the origins and legacy of slavery, this Saturday, May 18, 1-4pm.
Click here to watch the trailer and learn more about the film. A conversation will follow the screening to explore strategies to build understanding and promote racial healing. So that we can make sure enough seats and snacks are prepared, please
click here to RSVP. Questions? Please contact Sam Love.
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Honoring Our Graduating High School Seniors This Sunday
This Sunday, May 19, we will honor our graduating seniors in worship with a small gift and a blessing. We want to honor them for their years among us and their hard work to graduate, as well as celebrate the bright futures ahead of them both. We especially want to remind them that this is a home for them -- a place where they are always welcome no matter where the road leads them. This year, we will recognize Julia-Claire Schumaker and Alice Bowe. Thank you to the Bonamici and Anderson-Shu families who will be hosting a beautiful reception after the service this Sunday to celebrate these graduates.
Alice Bowe
will be graduating from New Trier High School. Alice's favorite memory at St. Augustine's is church school with Greg Burns because he would bring knockoff goldfish called "Whales." We would always joke about going on a field trip to the Whale factory because we thought they were much better than goldfish. This fall, Alice is going to Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, where she plans to major in Political Science. While at New Trier, Alice participated in track and field, debate and field hockey. When she is away at school, she anticipates missing her family and best friends the most.
Julia-Claire Schumaker
will be graduating from New Trier High School. Julia-Claire's favorite memory at St. Augutine's was reading
Narnia
. This fall, Julia-Claire will be attending college at College of Champlain in Burlington, VT, where she plans to major in Environmental Policy. While at New Trier, Julia-Claire participated in the Environmental Club as well as the Photo Club. When she is away at school, she anticipates missing her friends and family the most.
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Help Needed for Family Promise Host Week May 19-26
We are seriously shorthanded on helpers to welcome and provide for our Family Promise guests arriving this Sunday. The following opportunities to help are: Dinner hosts: Mon. (5/20); Thurs. (5/23); Fri. (5/24) & Overnighters: Mon. (5/20); Tues (5/21); Wed. (5/22); Thurs. (5/23); Fri. (5/24). Sign up with a friend or get to know another volunteer while providing dinner and eating with our guests. Overnighters - you get your own room and cot! Any help will be greatly valued. P
lease
click here
or sign up on the bulletin board. If you have questions, please contact
Kathy Gander
or
Julia Joehl
.
Thank you to all who have already volunteered!
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Training for Family Promise Volunteers May 20
Training for Family Promise volunteers will be offered Monday, May 20, 7:00pm at St. Elisabeth's Episcopal Church (556 Vernon Ave, Glencoe). The training will be led by Family Promise Director, Tracy McKeithen. The trainings are strongly encouraged for anyone wanting to work directly with the guest families. Tracy will go over guidelines and take any questions from the group. Those who have taken the trainings have found them to be well organized and very helpful. Please
contact Tracy if you plan to attend.
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Volunteer for Meal Train
Volunteer for Meal Train, the online sign up tool that we use at St. Augustine's to organize support for a parish friend or family who could use some long-term love and assistance. Here's how it works: A Meal Train is set up for a specific person or family for a minimum of a month of delivered meals. Volunteers are notified of the need and sign up on the online calendar. The meals may be homemade or purchased - it's the reach out of concern that is the heart of this ministry. As needs in the parish have increased so has the need for additional Meal Train volunteers. If you can make time to take a meal to a friend in the parish please
contact Julia Joehl. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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The Rector Search Committee Wants To Hear From You!
Thank you for your participation in the CAT Survey and the small group discussions. We are consolidating your feedback and want to provide more opportunities for you to speak with us. If you'd like to have a one-on-one discussion, please e-mail us or stop one of us in the hall and we'll find a quiet place to speak. We can set up phone conversations too. If you have suggestions for the search committee or vestry, e-mail it to
searchcommittee@staschurch.org
or drop a note in the search committee mailbox in the church office. Do you know the whole committee? Stop any one of us or find us on Realm: Joy Witt, Gray Curchin, Susan Barry, Becca Cacayuran, Dave Carley, Cecelia Daspit, Charlie Davis, Tina Haight, Peter Sandstrom, Linda Walker, Becky Wright.
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Save the Dates for June!
June 1 - Prayer Shawl Guild
June 2 - All Parish Planning Meeting
June 9
- Baptisms; Last Day of Church School & Children's Chapel and Teacher Recognition; Pentecost End-of-Year Picnic
June 18-20 - Vacation Bible Camp
June 22 - Courtyard Playdate
June 23 - First Beach Service at Gillson Park
June 30 - Chicago Pride Parade
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Prayer Shawl Guild June 1
Knitters and crocheters of any skill level (and those wanting to learn) are invited to the next gathering of the Prayer Shawl Ministry on Saturday, June 1, 2-4pm at Dorothy Dygos' home (1238 Central Ave, Wilmette). New participants are always welcome; patterns are provided. Bring some refreshments to share if you like. Please
email Dorothy to let her know if you can attend.
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All-Parish Planning Meeting June 2
Snacks! Prizes! A chance to participate in one committee that the whole church has been commissioned to join! Bring your ideas and the date for an event you would like to host at St. A's between September and January as we gather on Sunday, June 2, for one hour after church in Puhlman Hall. The rules: 1) One person's name goes on the list for each event, though many can help; 2) However the host plans that event will be the way it needs to go; 3) If no one volunteers to host, that event doesn't happen. Questions? Please contact
Suzi or
Andrew.
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St. A's Pentecost Picnic June 9
Please mark your calendars and plan to join the annual St. A's picnic on the lawn after the service on June 9! Pulled pork, hot dogs and much more will be served. More details coming soon. If you can help, please contact
Carol Gourley or
Pam Shu.
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Vacation Bible Camp June 18-20
LE'GO and Let God! The story of Joseph
Calling all campers age 3 through 4th grade! Join us as we LE'GO AND LET GOD through storytelling, song, crafts and games. VBC will be held June 18-20 at First Congregational Church of Wilmette from 4:15-6:00 p.m. (optional dinner following). Registration link coming soon! Interested in Volunteering at VBC? We need youth (5th grade and up) and adults. If you have any questions, please
contact Jen Curchin.
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Support "Move for Kids" 5K Walk This Sunday
Lurie Children's Hospital is very near and dear to our hearts because they saved Ceci's life and took impeccable care of her (and our family) for four months in the NICU. We are taking this opportunity to give back by fundraising and participating in the Move for Kids 5K Walk this Sunday, May 19.
Please help us raise important funds for the patients and families of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.
To donate to our team, The Wolfe Pack, please
click here
. Questions? Please
email Deana Wolfe
.
Thank you!
-Deana, Jason, Josie and Ceci Wolfe
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Immanuel Lutheran Organ Scholar Recital May 23
Josh Ring, a doctoral candidate at the University of Iowa, is the winner of the 2019 Organ Scholar program at Immanuel Lutheran Church (616 Lake Street, Evanston). As part of the award, he will present a concert of masterworks on Immanuel's tracker organ on May 23 at 7:30pm; admission is free. A champagne reception will follow. The scholarship program began during Frank Senn's pastorate at Immanuel and continues to flourish. For more information,
click here or call 847-864-4464.
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Leonard Bernstein's Mass at Ravinia July 20
Sue Carlson is planning a gathering on the lawn at Ravinia on the evening of July 20 to precede the performance of Leonard Bernstein's
Mass.
Tickets are selling quickly. If you are interested in joining the gathering that evening, please
click here
to place your order. Large screens will show the performance for those with lawn tickets. This is a truly memorable and dramatic performance. Questions? Please
contact Sue Carlson
.
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Church Photos
We love photos! As we update the information and photos on our website, you may see Theresa with camera in hand. If you would prefer that your and/or your child's photo not get posted on our website (or facebook page or bulletin board), please let her know. Also, please
email Theresa any photos you may take of church-related events, meetings, groups, etc. Thank you!
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Parish Prayer List
Periodically we update our parish prayer list. If you have added someone to our prayer list and would like to keep them on the list, please let us know.
Email updates to Theresa. In general, we will keep names on our prayer list for 2 months. If your request is ongoing, please let us know.
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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
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