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CANTERBURY TALES | May 5, 2022

Where a Warm Welcome Awaits You!

RISE AGAINST HUNGER SATURDAY

On Saturday, April 30, St. Augustine parishioners, friends and neighbors gathered to help Rise Against Hunger pack 10,000 meals as part of their global hunger relief program. A first-time effort for the church, our goal was to bring together 40 people and complete the task in 2 hours. True to St. Augustine spirit, over 70 people joined forces and finished with 20 minutes to spare. Thank you all for your efforts!

Photos courtesy of Laura Shields

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. 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! Contacts: Karen Monaco

ECW/Hospitality Guild Meeting

Please join your fellow Episcopal Church Women for the last luncheon/business meeting for the season on Saturday, May 14 at 11:30 am in the Parish Hall. Lunch includes pizza, salad, dessert & beverage. A free will offering is appreciated. Please sign up online or in the Narthex. Thank you!

Contact: Carol Paris

Men's Breakfast

Come to a St. Augustine of Canterbury Men’s Breakfast on Tuesday, May 17 at 9 am, at CJ Cannons (3414 Cherokee Drive, Vero Beach). Please sign up in the Narthex. For more information, contact: Al Glatz

Newcomers Gathering 

All St. Augustine Newcomers are invited to a gathering on Wednesday, May 18, from 4:30-5:30 pm in the Old Parish Hall. A presentation will be made by Fr. Wes and refreshments will be served. If you are a newcomer at our church and haven't received your invitation, please reach out to Karen McIntyre

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

St. Augustine Launches a New Ministry

Faith Flowers is a budding new ministry at St Augustine! Help us reach out to our homebound parishioners with a gift of flowers to brighten their day! We invite you to give your time, either arranging small bouquets of flowers on Sundays at 11 am or delivering them. While you enjoy a cup of coffee at Coffee Hour, the beautiful altar flowers will be arranged and ready for delivery on your way home from church. We hope to work on a rotating schedule so the commitment would not be a weekly one. Want to join us in spreading this joy? Ministry contact: Cindy Johnson

Note: Donations of small, gently-used vases are welcome!

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.

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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

This Sunday we celebrate our Mothers and all the nurturers in our lives who have inspired, encouraged, comforted, and loved us. Let us gifor the nurturers in our lives that helped us become the people we are.

St. Augustine of Canterbury invites you to join us for worship in person or at home on this Fourth 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: Carolyn Robinson

Psalm & Prayers of the People: Clarence Clarke

Chalice Bearers: Carolyn Robinson, Clarence Clarke

Sunday, 8 am

Lessons: Craig Waskow

Psalm & Prayers of the People: Pat Waskow

Chalice Bearers: Craig Waskow, Pat Waskow 

Sunday, 10 am

Lessons: Lisa LaRusso

Prayers of the People: Heather Bennett                               

Chalice Bearers: Emma Shields, Heather Bennett 

Lay Eucharistic Minister: Russ Kratz 

Crucifer: Dakota Bennett 

Torches: Emma Shields, Cody Shields 

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 ...

Vestry Update

With pleasure, the vestry of St. Augustine Church announces the appointment of Phillippa Norman as a new vestry member, filling the slot recently vacated by the death of Nancy Hernandez. A parishioner for 14 years, Phillippa brings to the vestry her valued experience as a member of the Search committee and the Health and Wellness team. We are thankful for her willingness to step up into this responsibility.

The vestry also acknowledges the contributions of Pat Waskow who has stepped down from her position on the vestry. St. Augustine's is grateful for her service.

Greetings from ECW

Happy Eastertide! To our friends who are traveling, the Episcopal Church Women wish you a safe and happy journey. We already look forward to your return! For those of you who are staying, we have much to do in the upcoming months! 

We first need to say thank you to all who participated in the unbelievably busy months of March and April with the hosting duties. In addition to our amazing Hospitality Guild, we need to applaud the following ministry groups who took turns hosting the Lenten Supper series, the Daughters of the King, the Health and Wellness Committee, the Choir, and the Prayer Shawl Ministry.

Ministry contact: Carol Paris

Read Carol's ECW Update>

Thank You Card Ministry

Our “Thank You” card ministry for local teachers and healthcare workers is alive and well! Please continue to support this ministry by writing thank you cards. We need 190 cards to complete our delivery to the VNA Hospice. Note cards are available in the library or the Narthex.

We Love Your Church News, Church Stories and Pictures!

St. Augustine's has a new way to submit your church news for publication!

There is now an 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, Philip Richard, Gerda, Ann, Terry, Darlene, Bev, Gloria, Page, Emma-Leigh, Eric, David, Sean, Jackie, Mary Ann, Jim, Elmer, Joanne, Russ, Pam, Maggie, Melanie, Ronald, Betsy, Laurie, Patrick, Betsy, 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 5/4/22.

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