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Join us for
HOLY EUCHARIST
February 18, 2024 at 7:00 am & 9:00 am
First Sunday in Lent
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10:30 am every Sunday after the 9:00 am service.
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February 25 - Second Sunday in Lent - 7:00 am & 9:00 am
March 3 - Third Sunday in Lent - 7:00 am & 9:00 am
March 10 - Fourth Sunday in Lent - 7:00 am & 9:00 am
Looking ahead:
March 17 - Fifth Sunday in Lent - 7:00 am & 9:00 am
March 24 - Palm Sunday - 9:00 am only (no 7:00 am service)
Holy Week Services - March 28 - Maundy Thursday; March 29 - Good Friday; March 30 - Easter Vigil
March 31 - Easter Sunday (9:00 am only) followed by egg hunt & Easter brunch
Find scripture readings for upcoming Sundays and learn about the liturgical seasons in the Episcopal Church here.
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Dear St. Augustine's 'ohana,
This week's lesson from the Gospel of Mark is like a Reader's Digest version of Jesus' life. It brings us back to the beginning of Jesus' ministry: his baptism in the Jordan River. It fast-forwards to his 40 days in the wilderness, and concludes with a call to return to God.
By moving backward in time through scripture, we recall the wisdom in the stories and reflect on ways that wisdom informs our own lives. Stories allow us to engage in deep inner reflection. And so we begin our Lenten journey!
Reviewing the story of John the Baptist anointing Jesus with water, we review our own baptisms. In our Godly Play lessons, we teach keiki about the powerful meaning of baptism—a holy rite that welcomes us back to God our Creator. Through baptism, we remember that we are made in God's image, and we celebrate the Light of Christ that lives in us.
Our relationship with God is a solid foundation that provides comfort and connection. As we travel through the "wilderness" of daily living, our relationship with God allows us to flow with the normal ups and downs of life such as joy, sorrow, love, pain, happiness, fear, calm, uncertainty, or gratitude.
Please join us for this first Sunday in Lent. As we travel with Jesus, we will recall our baptisms; we'll examine our times in the wilderness; and we will look at ways we can to return to our Creator, with whom we can rediscover the Way of Love.
Blessings,
Vicar Jennifer
P.S., Resource for Lent: The 2024 Lenten Meditations (from Episcopal Relief & Development) offers daily meditations. Sign up here to receive a daily email.
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THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO | |
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Laura La Gassa for cleaning the church & providing flowers this week.
Becky Tyson for serving as lay reader last Sunday.
Michelle, Lani, Ginger, Patsy, Mark, Sandra, Rose, Nicole, Lucas, and Maurine for helping with Shrove Tuesday Supper and to Eileen for planning the event and purchasing ingredients.
St. Augustine's members who pray for others each week.
The many members of St. Augustine's and the community who help sort donations and operate the Thrift Shop.
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ST. AUGUSTINE'S PRAYER CHAIN
Please pray for healing, guidance, strength, peace of mind, and comfort for: All who are affected by the Israel/Hamas war and wars around the world, Nicole Gomes, Richard, Virginia and Perie Daniels, June Potochnik, Rachel and Hoku Lancaster, Motaz Aziz, Jeannette Hensel, Anne Medve, Sabrina Lee, Tom Leonard, Linda Leonard Powell, David Peter Franco, Erin Manuel, all the people of Maui, Church of the Holy Innocents in Maui and Vicar Bruce & Sylvia DeGooyer, Arcadio & Filomena Badua, Lisa Andrews, Guy Kaoo, Tula Brickel, Becky & Ludwig Simmet, Reni Aʻi aʻi Bello, Kaikoa-Aina Brown, Marlene & Harry Ching, Annecita Tamayo, Lynn Dicus, and Juana Mejia. Celebrating and giving thanks for the life of Lynn Riley (dear friend of Sandra Marshall).
PRAYER CHAIN VOLUNTEERS
Volunteer to be part of St. Augustine's prayer chain! Contact Patsy Ching or Vicar Jennifer if you would like to:
- Pray for those who have requested prayers
- Be part of the phone tree that helps us know about prayer requests or emergencies
REQUEST PRAYERS
If you or someone you know would like to be added to our prayer list, please email Patsy Ching or Vicar Jennifer. You can request prayers for yourself, your 'ohana, or anyone in our community or beyond.
During our Sunday services, you can write prayer requests on a piece of paper. Prayers will be read aloud or silently (per your request) during the Prayers of the People.
ONLINE FORM
You can also send us prayer requests through our online form.
Mahalo for your care and prayers!
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SUNDAY SCHOOL - For children ages 3-10, every Sunday morning at 9:00 am with Youth Director Kathy Matsuda.
FELLOWSHIP HOUR - Every Sunday after our 9:00 am service. We gather to enjoy conversation, coffee, and treats in Walker Hall. Please bring some savory or sweet treats to share if you like! Mahalo to all who have been providing delicious food and to Jeannette Hensel for bringing coffee.
TEEN GATHERINGS - Stay tuned for the next event coming soon!
CHOIR - Join us Wednesday, February 21st at 5:00 pm to sing through the hymns for the following Sunday. All are welcome!
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Sunday, February 18, 11:00 am - Bishop's Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of Bishop's Committee Members. We are looking for one additional member for 2024. If you are interested in serving on the Bishop's Committee, please contact Vicar Jennifer.
Thursday, February 22, 10:00 am - Lenten Reflection
All are invited to an hour of reflection on the season of Lent. We will meet in the church. We'll gather to talk about the meaning of the season, the visual changes in the sanctuary in Lent, and ways to deepen our prayer practice during this part of our church year.
Sunday, February 25, 5:30 pm - Mini Music Concert & Potluck
Join us for a mini concert featuring Wendy Hindley, Kirk Corey, Jennifer Masada. Music for two flutes and piano. Performing the works of Telemann, Dring, and Kulau. Potluck in Walker Hall to follow.
Saturday, March 30, 9:00 am - Easter Egg Coloring
All are invited to join us for dyeing Easter Eggs in Walker Hall.
Sunday, March 31, after 9:00 am service - Easter Egg Hunt
Requesting people to fill plastic eggs for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Empty plastic eggs will be available in Walker Hall. Please fill with money, candy (no chocolate please), little toys. Bring filled eggs Easter morning before church starts and leave in Walker Hall. Thank you for making this a fun event for our keiki!
Saturday, May 11, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm - Mama Jam
A celebration of Mothers! We are starting to plan our Mother's Day themed mini-bazaar in May. We will have tables for church members to provide baked, cooked items. Profit goes to church. Thrift store will be open.
We are looking for vendors that provide items people can buy for moms. Table space $25. We are also looking for cut flowers, potted plants for gifts. We are looking for volunteers to make flower arrangements. If you are interested in donating items or time please contact Kathy Matsuda.
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SHROVE TUESDAY SUPPER FUN!
Mahalo to everyone for making Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper a joyful and delicious event!
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VOLUNTEER TO HELP ON CAMPUS
Mahalo to folks who have volunteered to take the lead on some campus projects! If you can help out with any of these efforts, please contact the people listed below:
- Clean the walls in Walker Hall - Kathy Webb & Vicar Jennifer
- Organize the kitchen in Walker Hall - Ginger Gohier
- Remove weeds and invasive plants from the cemetery - Ginger Gohier & John Sakai
- Weed and prune terraced gardens (Biblical healing plants) - Kim Lambrecht
- Wash windows and screens in Thrift Shop and Walker Hall - George Webb
- Polish brass and silver in the church - Maurine Gomes
St. Augustine's still needs volunteers for these projects we'd like to complete before Easter:
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Power wash and repaint parking lines and steps on campus
We won't be scheduling a work day. Instead, folks can come when it's convenient for them. We'll miss the fellowship time of working together, but we've found it is much easier for people to help out on their own schedules. Working together can still happen! Consider making it a fun gathering by working in pairs. Scheduling is still easy and you get the bonus of having a work buddy!
If you would like to help, contact Kathy Webb at admin@staugustineskohala.com and let her know which project you plan to work on. We'll make sure you have the supplies you need when you arrive. Mahalo for helping with these efforts to make our campus look amazing!
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CONTRIBUTE TO OUR CAMPUS FUND
St. Augustine's also has some larger projects to complete in the upcoming year. Please consider contributing to a special fund for maintaining our buildings and infrastructure. Examples of projects for which we'll need to hire workers (not listed in any particular order):
- Repair or replace gutters (Walker Hall, Thrift Shop, Vicarage)
- Repair church roof
- Repaint walls in Walker Hall
- Repair windows and corner of Thrift Shop
- Add proper grounding to electrical outlets
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ST. AUGUSTINE'S THRIFT SHOP
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THRIFT SHOP HOURS
The Thrift Shop is open Wednesdays from noon - 6:00 pm and also on the first Saturday of the month from 8:00 am - 11:00 am.
DONATIONS
St. Augustine's is grateful to the community for the many items generously donated to our Thrift Shop! We accept donations when the Thrift Store is staffed by our volunteers.
Please bring your items during these times:
Wednesdays 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursdays 8:00 am - 11:00 am
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NEWS FROM THE DIOCESE OF HAWAI'I
Stay up to date with our brothers and sisters across the diocese! The latest issue of the Hawaiian Church Chronicle (Feb. 8, 2024) features important news, events, and information, including:
Annual Chrism Mass & ChurchBiz Event. Our diocese's annual Chrism Mass & ChurchBiz (formerly Spring Training) Event will be Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Cathedral of St. Andrew. The theme for this event is "Lessons Learned" as we take a look at the impact recent catastrophies have had on our churches in the Diocese. Both COVID and the Maui wildfires have presented many challenges that we continue to learn from. Church members of St. Augustine's are invited to attend. Registration is now open HERE!
Applications now being accepted!
Student Scholarships for 2024-2025 School Year
It's that time of year when applications for two Diocesan student scholarship opportunities are made available for the 2024-2025 school year. They are: The Bishop's Scholarship Fund and The Chang Clergy Children's Scholarship Fund. Deadline for submission is Friday, April 4, 2024, at 4:00 PM. For more information and to download the application packet, visit the Diocesan website HERE. Should you have any questions, please contact Nani Carroll, Executive Assistant to the Bishop, by email HERE or call her at (808) 536-7776, x 302.
Diocesan Youth Retreat, April 12-14, 2024. This retreat is for all youth in grades 6-12. Come with your youth group, bring a friend or come on your own, ready to meet new friends, at Camp Mokulēʻia! ---> Sign up here.
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If you have information to share, please let us know! This is a space to help us stay in touch in a variety of ways, such as news, offers of assistance, or garden bounty (fruits, veggies) you would like to share. Please email Vicar Jennifer or Kathy Webb: VicarJennifer@staugustineskohala.com or admin@staugustineskohala.com Submissions due by Thursday morning for Friday's newsletter. | |
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LENT 2024: 40 DAYS OF GRATITUDE AND PRESENCE
A Lenten practice from United Thank Offering
The United Thank Offering (UTO) is a ministry of The Episcopal Church for the mission of the whole church. Through UTO, individuals are invited to embrace and deepen a personal daily spiritual discipline of gratitude. UTO encourages people to notice the good things that happen each day, give thanks to God for those blessings and make an offering for each blessing using a UTO Blue Box. UTO is entrusted to receive the offerings, and to distribute the 100% of what is collected to support innovative mission and ministry throughout The Episcopal Church and Provinces of the Anglican Communion.
This year UTO's theme for Lenten materials is “40 Days of Grateful Presence” and a call to giving thanks for the many things in our lives we take for granted - including the beauty of the 'āina and community around us. Our hope is that during the 40 days of Lent we can all use gratitude to help us be more present in our daily lives. UTO offers the following materials for individuals and congregations:
- Daily text message prompt to notice and give thanks for something in your life that you might take for granted.
- Printable calendar with the same prompts as the daily text message that you can print out and hang on your fridge to mark the days until Easter.
- Lenten materials for families – this year we have a special 40 days coloring sheet from Kristen Wheeler to help kids mark off each day until Easter and a weekly prayer (similar to what many of us use during Advent) that individuals or families can say along their Lenten journey.
- Zoom book group – this Lent we’ll be reading “Thanks a Thousand” by A.J. Jacobs; it’s the story of what happened when he tried to thank everyone who contributed to his daily cup of coffee.
You can sign up for text messages and book club or download any of our Lenten resources at unitedthankoffering.com/lent.
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS | |
MESSAGES FROM OUR BISHOP
& PRESIDING BISHOP
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