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From the Rector
The book of Acts shares the story of the early church's growth: "Day by day...they broke bread..with glad and generous hearts...and day by day the Lord added to their number..." (Acts 2:46-47). My own heart is gladdened by the ways that St. A's shares this story, particularly in this moment of growth we find ourselves in the midst of, right now. This Sunday we will mark the Feast of Pentecost with the baptism of Barbara Brandt...as we continue to look forward with she and Jason to the birth of their twins! A week from this Sunday we will gather for another baptism -- this time of Lucy Bokhof, a new 18-year-old member who found her way to us just over a month ago. In June we will welcome our bishop during his official visitation, when he will confirm and receive and reaffirm an ever-increasing number of St. Augustine's folks choosing to commit to their faith in this way.
We are a faith built around the miracle of a table, and the promises of our baptism reflect that. One way that we at St. A's have "continued in the apostles'...fellowship" is with our twice-annual All-Parish Planning Party. Our next scheduled planning day is after worship on Sunday, May 27. In addition to being the occasion of Lucy's baptismal reception, that will also be Memorial Day Weekend, a time when many folks will be traveling. Fear not, though, you can still participate! Volunteer online to host summer Sunday fellowship after Sandy Mass
at the beach, or
in the courtyard after Eucharist in the church. To host a parish event like the Homecoming Picnic or Advent Wreath-Making or the Annual Meeting Luncheon, please
click here. If you have an idea that you don't see, share it with us at the Planning Party on May 27, or
email Theresa.
What a gift it was for the Holy Spirit to come into the disciples' midst at that first Pentecost so many years ago. What a gift that she continues to blow into our own midst, even now.
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Prayer Shawl Guild Tomorrow
With warmer weather beckoning us outside, we return to our Friday evening meetings for the next few months.
Knitters and crocheters (and those wanting to learn) are invited to the next gathering of the Prayer Shawl Ministry tomorrow, Friday, May 18, 7:30pm, at Carolyn Eby's, 609 Central Avenue in Wilmette.
New participants are always welcome; patterns are provided. Bring some refreshments to share if you like.
Please contact Carolyn to let her know if you can attend.
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Christian Outreach Commission Meeting Saturday
The Christian Outreach Commission will meet this Saturday, May 19, at 9:00am in Puhlman Hall South. Every parishioner is welcome to attend. The Commission is always looking for new members to do the very important work of the Christian Outreach Commission so please join us. For more information v
isit St.
Augustine's
website
or c
ontact Jerry Todd, Chair Person, Christian Outreach Commission.
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Baptismal Reception This Sunday
Please join us in Puhlman Hall after this Sunday's service to celebrate the Feast of Pentecost and the baptism of Barbara Brandt, with cake and great joy!
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Equipping the Saints Group This Sunday
Equipping the Saints will begin discussions of a new book,
White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide
by Carol Anderson. They will meet this Sunday, May 20, at 11:30am in the Church Lounge; this will allow everyone time to enjoy the Pentecost reception after the service that day. All are invited and encouraged to read at least the Prologue and Chapter 1 before the first meeting. Questions? Contact Sam Love.
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All-Parish Planning Party May 27
Have you wanted to host a holiday reception, or teach a cooking class, or lead a hike through the Forest Preserve? This is your chance! Bring your idea and some possible dates!
Here's the fine print: 1) One person's name will go on our list as host (though many can help); 2) However that person leads the event will be great! and 3) If no one volunteers to host an event, it doesn't happen.
If you would like to host
Lemonade on the Lawn or
Bagels on the Beach this summer, please click on the link.
Do you have an idea you want to get on the calendar even
before
our planning party? Click here to access our online planning signup, or contact Theresa to ask questions or to share a new idea for something you would like to host!
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Save the Date: End-of-year Picnic June 3
Join us after the service on Sunday, June 3, for St. A's annual year-end picnic. We'll kick-off summer and celebrate the end of another great year with food, fellowship and fun! We will be grilling burgers, brats and hot dogs. Please
click here to sign up or sign up on the bulletin board to bring your favorite salad, side dish or dessert to share! Questions? Please contact
Jen Curchin.
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Bishop's Visit Reception June 17
Help us welcome Bishop Jeffrey Lee to St. Augustine's for his official bishop's visitation on June 17, which is also Father's Day! Join us for a festive celebration that day. We will have one Eucharist (no beach church that Sunday) with confirmations, receptions, reaffirmations, and first communions, followed by a festive reception in Puhlman Hall. Can you bring food to share, or help with setup or cleanup that day? Please
click here to sign up or sign up on the bulletin board. Questions? Please contact hosts
Terry and Tina Haight.
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Canterbury Consciousness Plays Jeopardy!
Are you wondering what that board was doing in our chapel in the photo above? Andrew Suitter and Sue Nebel led the second-to-last meeting of Canterbury Consciousness on Tuesday night, teaching about the history and polity of the Episcopal Church. And then invited people into a friendly game of Jeopardy to review what everyone had learned -- with prizes! Thanks to all who participated. Our last gathering of Canterbury Consciousness will take place on Tuesday, June 19, with a focus on beliefs and practices.
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Chicago Pride Parade June 24
All are invited to come and march with the Diocese of Chicago's Pride Parade on Sunday, June 24, beginning at 12 noon. We will meet at the Wilson Target Store (4466 N. Broadway) and will be marching with the Coalition of Welcoming Churches throughout Chicago. So get out your rainbow flair, your comfy shoes and a hat, and let's go! Join us as we take the Purple Line from the Linden Station in Wilmette, leaving St. Augustine's that morning following 9:30 Eucharist. Questions? Please contact
Andrew.
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Vacation Bible School 2018 - Roadtrip! A Journey with Jesus
Calling all campers age 3 through 4th grade! Join us as we Journey with Jesus through prayer, song, storytelling and games. VBS will be held June 25-28 at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmette from 4:15-6:00pm (optional dinner following). Please
click here to register. Interested in volunteering at VBS? We need youth (5th grade and up) and adults.
Click here to view volunteer opportunities. Q
uestions? Please contact Jen Curchin.
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Canterbury Northwestern Open House May 27
What's going on at
Canterbury Northwestern? Great question! You're invited to come find out! Canterbury is hosting an Open House: Sunday, May 27, 3:30-5pm (
2010 Orrington Ave, Evanston). Come hear more about the two new ministry initiatives we're launching, meet some of our students, and get to know Andy Guffey, chaplain of the House.
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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: Carolyn Eby
Saturday, 5/19
9:00am Christian Outreach Commission meeting
Sunday, 5/20 - Pentecost Sunday
9:30am Holy Eucharist
10:20am Last Day of Feasting on the Word
10:45am Baptism and Pentecost Reception
11:30am Equipping the Saints Book Study
Monday, 5/21
7:00pm Education for Ministry
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Serving this Week:
9:30am Eucharist at the Church
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Celebrant
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T
he Rev.
Kristin Uffelman White
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Preacher
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The Rev. Kristin Uffelman White
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Eucharistic Minister
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Mary Ellen Davis |
| Acolytes |
Graham Shedivy, Amy Eckstein |
| Children's Crucifer |
Edward McCall |
| Children's Book Bearer |
Allison Jacobs |
Lectors
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Ann Gannon, Claudia Joehl |
| Leader of the Prayers |
Henry Eckstein |
Chalice Bearers
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Amy Jacobs, Tim Berg, Meghan Murphy-Gill, Janice Hurley |
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Ushers
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Jerry Todd, Tom Denman, Gill Schumaker, Martha Jacobson |
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Altar Guild
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Joy Witt, Carolyn Eby, Kathleen Todd |
| Children's Chapel |
Elizabeth Rhodes, Verlin Fraser |
| Feasting on the Word |
Mike Shedivy, Stacy Shedivy, Sarah Fields |
| Good Samaritan |
May 21-June 3 Jim Bonamici
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We pray especially for
Al Ehrbar, Bill Klein, Betty Jenkins, Christine Sammel, Victoria Binz Whaley, Bill and Dee 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, Mary Ann Eckstein.
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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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