Where a Warm Welcome Awaits You

CANTERBURY TALES | November 17, 2022

“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.”

Thanksgiving Dinner

For those who have signed up ... Thanksgiving Day Dinner will be held at 1 pm in the Parish Hall. Turkey and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. Parishioners are asked to bring side dishes and desserts. Please note: the signup is now closed.

We invite you to join the clean up crew. Look for Steve and Mo Connell who will be providing training in the kitchen area. Many hands make light work, and pitching in after dinner makes for a pleasant time for all!

Candlelight Remembrance Service

Please come to a Candlelight Remembrance Service on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 5:30 pm. All who have experienced loss in the past months, or even years, are invited to join us. We will light candles and remember our loved ones in prayer, music and reflection. There will be a register at the entrance where you may record the names of the people that you would like remembered during the service. Bring your friends and family, all are welcome. Please help us spread the word by sharing this invitation with your neighbors!

Common Table Holiday Gathering

To anyone currently involved in a Common Table small group or anyone who would like to be involved in the next round, please come to a Potluck on Tues., Dec. 13th at 5:30 pm. We will celebrate our new-found fellowship and start planning the next round of Common Tables for 2023!

What is Common Table, you ask? Common Table is St. Augustine's answer to small group fellowship. Common Table groups of 6 - 8 persons are randomly formed and plans made for monthly meetings at members' homes, local restaurants or other fun venues. Groups meet for 5-6 months, and then new groups are created. Come join in on the fellowship! Questions? Contact: Karen Monaco

Find these and all our upcoming events at ...

www.staugustinevero.com/calendar

Hurricane Nicole brought down a significant amount of branches on the church property, but the Shields family was right on it. Thank you Laura, Emma, Cody and Tucker!

Looking to Deepen Your Faith?

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.

The King is Coming:

Advent Devotional for Children

Our Sunday School children will be reading, "The King Is Coming," a four-week Advent devotional especially written with a child's heart in mind. It takes families through the salvation story by focusing on who God is, the gift of Jesus, and the importance of celebrating and sharing that miraculous gift! Grandparents may be interested in ordering a copy online for their little ones this Advent season.

Sunday Adult Christian Education

Be sure to join us for our Sunday morning Christian education programs at 9-9:45 am in the Library. This week's class for Sunday, Nov. 20 will focus on 1 and 2 Thessalonians. Our next class will be Sunday, Nov. 27 on "Advent in Art," focusing on the way artists have looked at things like Gabriel’s visits to Zechariah and to Mary, and the Visitation. This class will be followed by "A History of Christmas" on Sunday, Dec. 4. Join us for new insights and thought-provoking discussion! All 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.

Download Readings

Download our Morning Prayer Season After

Pentecost Booklet

Christian Education 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

This Sunday!

"When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing."

LUKE 23:33

Come celebrate with us this Sunday!

St. Augustine of Canterbury invites you to join us for worship in person or at home on this Last Sunday after Pentecost, Christ the King. Watch our Livestreamed service online, on Sundays or 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: Russell Kratz

Psalm & Prayers of the People: Russell Kratz

Chalice Bearer: Russell Kratz

Sunday, 8 am

Lessons: Cris Vaccaro

Psalm & Prayers of the People: Cris Vaccaro

Chalice Bearer: Cris Vaccaro

Sunday, 10 am

Lessons: Deborah Kavanagh

Prayers of the People: Mary Rianhard

Chalice Bearers: David Rowan, Marianne Rowan

Lay Eucharistic Minister: Jacinth Brown

Crucifer: David Rowan

Torches: Marianne Rowan, Jacinth Brown

Ushers: Brian & Karen McIntyre, Ann Venuto

Livestream: Barbara McGowan

COVID Update

Masks are no longer required. Those who wish to continue wearing a mask are free to do so. Communion is no longer by intinction only. Please contact Fr. Wes if you have any concerns. Current diocesan guidelines

News & Notes

Parish Office Closure

The St. Augustine Parish Office will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 23 through Friday, Nov. 25 in observation of Thanksgiving. All services and groups will not be meeting on those days. There will be no Healing Eucharist on Wednesday. Normal church activities resume the week of November 28.

El Hogar Cookie Walk is Back!

The Cookie Walk to benefit El Hogar de Amor y Esperanza will be held Sunday, Dec. 18, after both the 8 and 10 o’clock services. Sign up to bake this Sunday. Each baker is asked to bake 3-4 dozen Christmas cookies to bring in the morning of the walk. At the Cookie Walk, we will sell small ($7) and large ($12) containers (containers provided) for you to fill up with all the delicious cookies baked by parishioners. All proceeds will be used to offset the cost of sponsoring a child at El Hogar for the year. El Hogar is a a mission that provides quality education and a safe and nurturing home to children living in vulnerable conditions in Honduras

Caregivers Support Group

The Caregivers Support Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, at 2 pm. The next meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 22. 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

Join the Cleanup Crew!

St. Augustine's needs your help ... Steve and Mo Connell are assembling a crew to take on party cleanup. After Thanksgiving dinner, they will offer a training session where you can learn your way around the kitchen and all its equipment, and then will form cleanup crews for our various upcoming events. Be the life of the After Party! Sign up in the Narthex, or contact: Steve and Mo Connell

Angel Tree Kickoff

If you are participating in this year's Angel Tree ministry, your gifts for local underprivileged children must be brought into the church by Saturday, Nov. 26. Please do not the wrap gifts.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Monthly Blood Pressure Screening

Come have your blood pressure checked by our RN's on Sunday, Nov. 27 after the 8 am and 10 am services. Education informational will be provided.

“Ask The Dietician”

As part of our ongoing effort to provide health support, The Health and Wellness Team will have an “Ask The Dietician” session the last Sunday of each month (Sunday, Nov. 27) after the 10 am service in the Parish Hall. Church members will have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with Phillippa Norman, MS, RD/LD and ask questions about nutritional wellness. We will discuss how nutrition plays a vital role in managing chronic diseases and improving quality of life.

Ministry Contact: Sally Munson

Mark Your Calendars for December!

Saturday, December 10 - Reserve your seat at our “Very English Christmas Tea" at 2 pm in the Parish Hall.
Sunday, December 11 - Join us for a Candlelight Service at 5:30 pm for all who have experienced loss in the past months, or even years.
Tuesday, December 13 - Common Table Kickoff, a Potluck at 5:30 pm, when we will start planning the next round of Common Tables for 2023!
Sunday, December 18 – Cookie Walk fundraising effort to benefit El Hogar.

Find all Upcoming Events on our Calendar webpage

Click on each individual event for a popup window with full details.

Please keep in your prayers ...

This Week, We Celebrate

November Birthdays

20 – Burke Neely

Carol Davis

21 – Terry Devenere

24 – Don Ingram

25 – Tyler P Bennett

26 – Father Mike Goldberg

Sally Munson

This Week, We Remember Those Who Have Died

Prayer List

Please pray for ... The people of Ukraine, Russia, and all war-torn areas, Bruce, Laura, Rudy, Jerry, Carol, Dee, Karen, Vicky, Dakota, Nathan, Byron, Abdul, Gerry, Ronald, Ryan, Gayle, Ginny, 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.