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CANTERBURY TALES | May 19, 2022

ST. AUGUSTINE OF CANTERBURY MISSION STATEMENT

“The mission of St. Augustine of Canterbury parish is to grow closer to Christ and one another through worship, prayer, learning and service, and to dedicate our lives to serving Christ in the world through the power of the Holy Spirit.”

With great joy, St. Augustine's officially welcomed our new parishioners at the Newcomer's gathering this week! Many thanks to Karen McIntyre for putting together a delicious spread for all to enjoy.

DON'T MISS IT! The St. Augustine of Canterbury vestry invites you to a Parish Picnic on Sunday, May 22 at 11:30 am. Hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages will be provided. Parishioners are asked to bring side dishes and desserts.

Come one, Come All!

Join our Common Table ... it's a great way to meet and get to know other parishioners in fun, small group settings! Come to the Common Table Kickoff on Tuesday, May 24 at 5:30 pm in the Parish Hall. Join us for some good food and great fellowship! No sign-up necessary - Just bring a favorite main, side or dessert dish. At this gathering, Common Table groups will be randomly formed and plans will be made for future meetings at members' homes, local restaurants or other fun venues. Groups will meet for 5-6 months, and then new groups will be created. Come join in on the fellowship! Contact: Karen Monaco

OUR CHURCH STAFF

Do you often wonder exactly who does what for our parish community? In the coming weeks, we will invite members of our church staff to share their stories; telling how they serve the church, and what specific tasks they do to help make St. Augustine's function. You may be surprised to learn what particular gifts they have, where they grew up or how they spend their free time. This "Shining a Light on" series is aimed at helping parishioners get to know their parish community better.

This week's "Shining a Light" staff spotlight is on

communications coordinator, Barbara McGowan

As part-time communications coordinator for St. Augustine’s, Barbara McGowan develops the content, takes the photos, designs the layouts and provides technical support for our newsletters, website and social media. She promotes all our programs and events, and supports our growing list of ministries and outreach programs with both print and online materials. If you are planning a program or event, Barbara will work with you to include it on the church calendar, and promote it in the newsletter, website and Facebook page, often designing banners, posters or flyers to help get the word out. She can also set up an online event registration.

Barbara grew up on the Jersey shore as the youngest of five girls. She comes to us via Boston’s northshore where she previously worked as a communications consultant, creating promotional strategies for both high tech companies and nonprofits, and via Washington DC where she directed communications for St. Columba’s the largest Episcopal church in that diocese. She graduated from Rutgers University with a BA in Studio Art and is a graphic designer and a dabbler in the arts. Her greatest adventure was living aboard a 38-foot sailboat for two years with her husband Patrick and their dog. They traveled from New York harbor to Charleston, SC and back home to Boston. The best part of the trip in her mind was visiting all the different Episcopal churches along the way and experiencing some very radical welcoming. Barbara and Pat currently live in Vero Beach and between them, have 3 adult children and 3 grandchildren ranging in ages from 7 to 24. Barbara McGowan's email address is: communications@staugustinevero.com

Celebration of Life for Flo Green

Please join us for a Celebration of Life service for Flo Green on Saturday, May 21 at 3 pm. There will be a small reception afterwards in the Parish Hall.

Caregivers Support Group

The Caregivers Support Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month (May 24), at 2 pm. If you are feeling weighed down by caregiving worries or concerns, connecting with other caregivers is great emotional support. Come share your practical advice on managing challenges in caregiver relationships. Ministry contact: Br. Rick Lorino, BSG

Health & Wellness Monthly Blood Pressure Screening

Come have your blood pressure checked by our Health & Wellness Team RN's on Sunday, May 29 after the 8 am and 10 am services. Education informational will be provided. Ministry contact: Sally Munson

Spring Into Summer Brunch and Fashion Show

Save the Date! The Episcopal Church Women are hosting a Brunch and Fashion Show fundraiser featuring fashions by Chico’s. Join us on Saturday, June 18 at 11 am in the Parish Hall. $15 pp - Door Prizes! All are invited!

Contact: Carol Paris

Faith Flowers Ministry

Faith Flowers, a new ministry at St Augustine looking to brighten the day of our homebound parishioners, is seeking those interested in arranging small bouquets of flowers or delivering them on Sunday mornings. Come help us spread this joy! Ministry contact: Cindy Johnson

Join us this week for ...

Morning Prayer | Daily at 8 am

Join in on Daily Morning Prayer services over the telephone. Simply dial (339) 209-4611 before 8 am, Monday through Friday to participate. The service is easy to follow and is about 20 minutes long.

Download Readings

Download our Morning Prayer Season After Easter Booklet

Christian Education Prayer Group | Mondays at 1:30 pm|Christian Ed wing

Healing Eucharist | Wednesdays at 10 am | Sanctuary

Bible Study with Fr. Wes | Wednesdays at 11 am | Conference Room

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you."

JOHN 14:27

St. Augustine of Canterbury invites you to join us for worship in person or at home on this Sixth Sunday of Easter. Download the Bulletin and watch our Livestreamed service online, anytime during the week. Interested in receiving Home Communion? Just call the church office (772-770-3494) and ask to be put on the Home Communion list.

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Sunday Morning Fellowship

Please come join us for Coffee Hour after the 8 am and 10 am Sunday services in the Parish Hall. Enjoy the fellowship of your fellow parishioners. You never know who you might meet!

Readers and Servers

This week's Readers and Servers will be ...

Saturday, 5:30 pm

Lessons: Clarence Clark

Psalm & Prayers of the People: Jane Ferguson

Chalice Bearers: Clarence Clark, Jane Ferguson

Sunday, 8 am

Lessons: Pat Waskow 

Psalm & Prayers of the People: Kate Schmidt

Chalice Bearers: Pat Waskow, Kate Schmidt

Sunday, 10 am 

Lessons: Nancy Eagan

Prayers of the People: Deborah Kavanagh 

Chalice Bearers: Heather Bennett, Marianne Rowan 

Lay Eucharistic Minister: Br. Rick Lorino, BSG

Crucifer: Emma Shields 

Torches: Dakota Bennett, Heather Bennett

COVID Update

Masks are no longer required. Those who wish to continue wearing a mask are free to do so. Communion is by intinction only. Click below for more information ...

HEALTH & WELLNESS TEAM

May is “Let’s Keep Moving” Month

Genie Bushell

Health & Wellness Team Member

Greetings parishioners of St. Augustine of Canterbury! We have journeyed through another Lenten season, many fasting, some omitting favorite foods, drink or enjoyable activities. We gathered in fellowship on Wednesday evenings and shared savory potluck dinners as Fr. Wes reviewed and lectured on the first two books of the Torah, (Genesis and Exodus). The Health and Wellness Team offered an extension of this fellowship by inviting and encouraging walks on Thursday mornings in Riverside Park. All this as we reflected on the suffering and sacrifice of our dear Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, alone in that wilderness for forty days and forty nights. More>

Prayer Shawl & Knitting Ministry

The Prayer Shawl Ministry is an ongoing activity where we make prayer shawls, lap blankets, and prayer squares for anyone in need by illness, grief or support. We meet Tuesdays, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, and new members are always welcome. Ministry contact: Gayle Twombly

We Love Your Church News, Church Stories and Pictures!

Submit your church news for publication! Use the online form for St. Augustine ministry leaders and parishioners to submit church event and program information for publication on the website, newsletter and social media. Contact: Barbara McGowan

Please keep in your prayers ...

Prayer List



The people of the Ukraine, Russia, and in all war-torn areas, Ed, River, Marie, Catherine, Brandon, Philip Richard, Mary, Gerda, Ann, Terry, Darlene, Bev, Gloria, Page, Emma-Leigh, Mary Ann, Jim, Elmer, Joanne, Russ, Maggie, Melanie, Ronald, Betsy, Laurie, Patrick, Ginny, Celeste, Pat, George, Ruth, Angie.

Parish Prayer List Reminder!

The Parish Prayer List names are reviewed on a monthly basis. Names remain on the list as long as the Office is aware that they are to remain. Names of those we have not received updates are removed from the list unless the parish office is otherwise notified. Please let us know who is in the hospital and who is deceased.

Contact: Dana Clearwater at 772-770-3494.

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Updated 5/19/22.

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