CANTERBURY TALES | March 16, 2023 | |
“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.” | |
For all who signed up ... the St. Patrick's Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, Mar. 18 at 6:15 pm. A Good Will Offering to benefit parish ministries will be appreciated. Contact: Carol Paris | |
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The Lenten Rose
From our Faith Flowers Ministry
Did you know the Lenten rose (Helleborus x hybridus) is a perennial belonging to the buttercup family? In early spring the plant always blossoms during the Lenten season. The blossoms last 6-10 weeks and then fade to its leathery evergreen foliage. Photo from the garden of Margaret and Harry Boone, Marietta, Georgia.
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St. Augustine of Canterbury invites you to join us on our Lenten Journey! | |
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Morning Prayer
Make Morning Prayer part of Your Lenten Journey … Join us Monday through Friday at 8 am for Morning Prayer. Call this number to join: 339.209.4611. The Morning Prayer Rite II service lasts 20-30 minutes and is led by one of our Morning Prayer ministry leaders. Click here to download the full service booklet and weekly readings.
Contact: Marianne Rowan
Wednesday Evenings in Lent
Wednesdays in Lent, all are invited to come for a Potluck Dinner at 5:30 pm (March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29). Join us for some good food and great fellowship! No sign-up necessary - Just bring a favorite main, side or dessert dish.
After dinner, there will be a 30-40 minute time of teaching. We will do an overview of the New Testament for the first 2-3 weeks, and we will focus on evangelism for the last two weeks. There is a short book, "What Is Evangelism?: A Little Book of Guidance" that you can order on this topic that may be of interest. No requirement to read it, but those who like to read up on any given topic may find it helpful.
Sunday Morning Adult Christian Ed
On Sundays in Lent, we will have a series on "Jews and Christians: Getting our Stories Straight" that will run from March 5 - April 2. This group meets in the Parish Library, 9 - 9:45 am on Sundays. Details>
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Lenten Walkers in Riverside Park
Lent is a time for reflection, renewal and for striving towards positive change in our lives. If you have been wanting to be more active, consider joining me Thursday mornings at 9 am on the fitness trail in Riverside Park (Meet at the Fitness Trail sign near the Tennis Courts). I’m looking to improve my well-being and I’d love to have you join us on our Lenten Journey. Contact: Sally Munson, RN
Stations of the Cross
Join us for Stations of the Cross on Fridays at 2 pm, beginning Feb. 24 and running through Good Friday (April 7). Contact: Gene Tobey
Visit our Lenten Journey webpage>
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Mark Your Calendar for Holy Week/Easter Day Services
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April 6 - Maundy Thursday Service, 5:30 pm
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April 7 - Good Friday Stations of the Cross, 2 pm
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April 7 - Good Friday Service, 5:30 pm
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April 8 - Saturday Easter Vigil, 7:30 pm
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April 9 - Easter Sunday Services, 8 am & 10 am. An Easter Egg Hunt will be held after the 10am Easter service.
NOTE: The parish office will be closed Monday - Tuesday, April 10 & 11.
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Jews and Christians
Getting Our Story Straight
During Lent, our Sunday Morning Christian Ed series will focus on a book written by Rabbi Michael Goldberg called, “Jews and Christians Getting or Stories Straight.” We will meet 9 - 9:45 am, March 5 through March 19 and finishing on April 2, in the Library.
In this book, Rabbi Goldberg offers the idea that for Jews and Christians, while they share stories from the same Bible, there are essentially two “master Stories,” that shape our two faiths. For Jews, it is the Exodus, the historic intervention of God, to bring His people out of Egypt. For Christians, it is the promise of salvation through Jesus’ life, teachings, and sacrifice.
While this teaching could and actually does, take a lifetime, we have taken the stories down and lifted up some of the high points in the each of the two covenants, to enlighten our thinking, possibly in a different way, as we walk the Lenten path, which for us culminates in the Resurrection proclamation on Easter morning.
This Week's Topic
March 19 — The Birth of Jesus, according to Matthew; Jesus’ baptism in the River Jordan by John.
This Week's Readings
Find your weekly readings here ...
Download Fr. Mike's Jews and Christians Study Guide - All Readings
Purchase the Book here
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Sunday School
St. Augustine's Sunday School meets on all but the first Sunday of the month, during the 10 am service. Children in Kindergarten through 6th grade gather in our classrooms down past the Old Parish Hall, in the education wing of the church. On the first Sunday of the month, kids (who are willing and trained) may serve on the altar, and eventually as readers, ushers, etc. If you have kids, grandkids, neighbors, or anyone that might be interested in Sunday School, please call or text ministry leader Linda Jones at 772.538.9826. If they would like to help serve on the 1st Sunday, please contact Fr. Wes.
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Prayer Requests
Confidential daily prayers are offered by the Daughters of the King. Please leave your blue Prayer Request form in the Lockbox in the Narthex. Contact: Nancy Kelly
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Parish Prayer Group | Mondays at 1:30 pm|Christian Ed wing
Prayer Shawl & Knitting Ministry | Tuesdays, 1 - 3 pm | Parish Library
Healing Eucharist | Wednesdays at 10 am | Sanctuary
Bible Study with Fr. Wes | Wednesdays at 11 am | Conference Room
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
March is Colon Cancer
Awareness Month
Nancy Kelly LPN, the Colon Cancer Chick & Wellness Team Member
Imagine a cancer that can be cured BEFORE it becomes cancer. It is colon cancer!
In the United States colon cancer is the third most frequently diagnosed type of cancer.
Benign growths, or polyps, can develop in the large intestine. Polyps do not hurt, or bleed or give other symptoms. But if not removed, they often grow and become cancerous. More>
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
Over 50 People Attend "Understanding Dementia" Program
Last Saturday in the Parish Hall, Peggy Cunningham, Executive Director of the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of Indian River gave a very thoughtful and informative presentation on Dementia to a fairly large turnout of St. Augustine parishioners. The program featured a sensory/audio/visual experiment designed to help all attendees understand what a person with dementia experiences, and a comprehensive packet of information on support and services was shared. Given the interest in this topic, additional resources may be planned for the future. For more information ...
Association information
"If I Get Dementia" download
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As Jesus walked along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned; he was born blind so that God’s works might be revealed in him.”
JOHN 9:1-3
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Come celebrate with us this Sunday!
St. Augustine of Canterbury invites you to join us for worship in person or at home this Fourth Sunday of Lent. 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.
Worship Schedule>
Download the Bulletin>
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Sunday Morning Fellowship
Please come join us Sundays for Coffee Hour after the 8 am and 10 am services in the Parish Hall. Enjoy the fellowship of your fellow parishioners. You never know who you might meet!
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Readers and Servers
This week's Readers and Servers will be ...
Saturday, 5:30 pm
Lessons: Laurie Samuels
Psalm & Prayers of the People: Laurie Samuels
Chalice Bearers: Laurie Samuels
Sunday, 8 am
Lessons: Cris Vaccaro
Psalm & Prayers of the People: Cris Vaccaro
Chalice Bearers: Cris Vaccaro
Sunday, 10 am
Lessons: Nancy Eagan
Prayers of the People: Russ Kratz
Chalice Bearers: Heather Bennett, Pam White
Lay Eucharistic Minister: Russ Kratz
Crucifer: Russ Kratz
Torches: Heather Bennett, David Rowan
Ushers: Brian & Karen McIntyre
Livestream: Barbara McGowan
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Easter Flower Memorials
Parishioners are invited to submit their Easter Flower Memorials for our listing published on Easter Sunday. Parishioners may share dedications in memory of or in thanksgiving for the loved ones in their lives and those who are deceased. Easter flower contributions may be paid for by check made out to St. Augustine of Canterbury. Submit your memorial to Dana Clearwater in the parish office.
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Salvation Army: Week #1
We now have a collection box in the Parish Hall for the Salvation Army food pantry. At this time, we are only accepting three items: pasta, spaghetti sauce and peanut butter (at their request). We will be discontinuing the food collection box outside of the restrooms.
Last week we made our first delivery to the Salvation Army and it was estimated that we had collected about TWO HUNDRED pounds of food! They are extremely grateful as they were out of peanut butter and spaghetti sauce, and quite short on pasta. This was truly a timely God-send!
Thank you for helping serve local Vero residents in need of food. Ministry contact: Stuart Weismiller
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IN MEMORIAM
Celebration of Life for Stewart Dunn
Stewart Aldwyne Dunn, Jr. passed away on January 27, 2023. Services to celebrate Stewart’s life will be held at 11 am on March 18, 2023 at Riomar Country Club (2106 Club Drive, Vero Beach), followed immediately by a reception.
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Special Gift for Bishop Brewer
As we prepare to say farewell to Bishop Greg Brewer, plans are moving forward to raise funds for a purse to be given to Bishop Greg at his retirement party, scheduled for Friday, April 21. It will be a memorable occasion and a grand celebration of the 11 years of Bishop Brewer’s episcopacy, made even more joyous by a generous financial gift. Parishioners are invited to add their individual contributions to the $500 donation designated by our Vestry to the purse. It is requested that donations be received by April 5.
Please make and mail your check as follows:
Bishop Brewer Retirement Fund
c/o R. A. Simasek, P.A., Certified Public Accountants
601 North Ferncreek Avenue, Suite 110
Orlando, FL 32803
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Men's Breakfast
Come to a St. Augustine of Canterbury Men’s Breakfast on Tuesday, March 21 at 9 am or any third Tuesday, at CJ Cannons (3414 Cherokee Drive, Vero Beach). Please sign up in the Narthex. Ministry contact: Al Glatz
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Thank you!
"I want to thank everyone for welcoming my family last Sunday. Thank you Rosie and Cindy. A big ‘thank you’ to Father Wes for his beautiful blessing! Needless to say, my family was very impressed with our church. After the reception, I took them to the Memorial Garden to see where Grandma is buried. It was a wonderful, special day for me. With love, Mary Strahosky."
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STEWARDSHIP
It's Not Too Late to Submit Your Pledge
Stewardship pledges are a key component in the planning of St. Augustine's budget and allocation of funds for ministry. Please submit your pledge card either in the Sunday plate or at the parish office. We encourage all to participate in the financial support of your church. Visit our Stewardship webpage>
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Mark Your Calendars for March ...
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Saturday, March 18 - St. Patrick's Day Celebration at 6:15 pm
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Sunday, March 26 - Monthly Blood Pressure Screening, 11 am–12 pm
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Sunday, March 26 - “Ask The Dietician,” 11 am–12 pm
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Tuesday, March 28 - Caregivers Support Group, 2–3 pm
Find these events and more on our St. Augustine's church calendar ...
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Please keep in your prayers ... | |
This Week, We Celebrate
Birthdays
22 – Lesley Verbeke
Dusty Menges
Marcus Norman
23 – Mary Pat White Shield
24 – Bob Anderson
25 – Steve Connell
Robert Jordan
Don Langan
Anniversaries
None this week.
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This Week, We Remember
Departed
19 - Pat Martin (2020)
22 - Bob Warren (2021)
24 - Vincent Fred Cipolla, Jr. (2008)
25 - Carolyn D. Smith (2022)
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Prayer List
Please pray for ... For all who are threatened by conflict or natural disaster, Ruth, Barbara, Carol, Pam, Kathryn, Ji, Mary, Jess, Eladryl, Michael, Farron, Mark, Deanie, Marie, Edwin, Mary Beth, Nancy, Ivy, Elaine, Clive, Levi, Joe, Nicola, Diane, Jesse, Lin, Anne, Shelba, Ginny, Gerry, Ronald, Gayle, Joanne.
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 03/19/23.
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