Where a Warm Welcome Awaits You

CANTERBURY TALES | November 3, 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.”

Daylight Savings Time Ends

Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour when you go to bed Saturday night. Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 am on Saturday, Nov. 5.

Rise Against Hunger

St. Augustine of Canterbury is continuing its efforts to help end world hunger by 2030 and you are invited to participate. Rise Against Hunger is an international hunger relief organization that distributes food and life-changing aid to the world's most vulnerable, mobilizing the necessary resources to yes, end hunger by 2030.

On Sat., Nov. 5, 10 am-12 pm in the Parish Hall, St. Augustine parishioners, friends and neighbors are asked to help Rise Against Hunger pack 10,000 meals in two hours. Please sign up this Sunday in the Narthex. Find out more about Rise Against Hunger. *Families are welcome, children below fifth grade must be accompanied by an adult. Questions? Contact: Tony Tulumello

Invite your neighbors!

Please share our online registration link or print out a flyer for your neighborhood! Rise Against Hunger Flyer

Angel Tree Kickoff

On Sunday, Nov. 6, our Christmas tree in the Narthex will be decorated with gift requests from local underprivileged children, signifying that our annual Angel Tree gift collection has begun. Look for the deadline when parishioners bring the gifts to the church for distribution.

Election Day Prayer Vigil

On Tues., Nov. 8 from 5 - 7 pm, St. Augustine's will open its doors to the community for an Election Day Prayer Vigil. This is an opportunity to step away from the division and stress of our current political climate. It will be a time to offer prayers for peace and unity. To remind ourselves that ultimately, in God, all will be well. Come when you can and stay as long as you like for quiet meditation and readings.

Diocesan Tour - Meet the Bishop Candidates

The Diocese of Central Florida's bishop search process continues to move forward by the grace of God and the hard work of the Standing Committee, the Search Committee and the Transition Committee. With the delivery of the slate of candidates, the Search Committee has completed its assigned task. The Transition Committee is now forging ahead with plans for the Diocesan Tour, Nov. 7-10 with six Q&A sessions offered in various locations and open to the public. One of the Q&A sessions will take place on Wed., Nov. 9, 7 - 9 pm, at Trinity Church, 2365 Pine Avenue, Vero Beach. Recordings of each session will be available online after the tour, along with information about the candidates.

If you have a question you would like our candidates to answer during your local Q&A session, please email them to the Rev. Becky Chapman,

Transition Committee Chair.

Welcome Gathering

All St. Augustine newcomers, and newer members who were unable to attend in May, are invited to a Welcome gathering on Wednesday, November 16 at 5 pm in the Old Parish Hall.

Even if you may have been coming to St. Augustine’s for a while, but have not attended a newcomers gathering as of yet, we want to be sure you are included.

All are welcome! A short presentation will be given by Fr. Wes, followed by a question and answer session. Wine and cheese will be served. Please download an invitation and contact Karen McIntyre if you plan to attend.

SAVE THE DATE

Thanksgiving Dinner

On Thanksgiving Day at 1 pm, St. Augustine's parish family will gather for dinner in the Parish Hall. Turkey and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. Parishioners are asked to bring side dishes and desserts. Signup is Required and you will find it in the Narthex this Sunday. Seating will be limited to 115 people.

Please consider also signing up for the clean up crew. St. Augustine's is looking to expand its clean up crew resources by providing training in the kitchen area. As we are all aware, many hands make light work, and pitching in after dinner makes for a pleasant time for all!

Find these and all our upcoming events at ...

www.staugustinevero.com/calendar

Daughters of the King

The Daughters of the King cordially invite all women of the parish to get to know a little more about our Order. Beginning November 6, and the first Sunday of every month, we will have an information table set up in the parish hall after the 8 and 10 o’clock service. Daughters will be on hand to answer any questions about who we are and what we do. We are an integral part of our parish and we welcome you to come and learn more about us! Ministry contact: Nancy Kelly

The Common Table group known as "Mo's Kids" recently got together for a very festive Octoberfest gathering. Pictured here are Lisa and John LaRusso, Carol Paris, Steve Connell, Karen McIntyre, Mo Connell and Eric and Marolyn Findlay. Photo courtesy of Brian McIntyre.

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.

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!

"Those who belong to this age marry and are given in marriage; but those who are considered worthy of a place in that age and in the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage. Indeed they cannot die anymore, because they are like angels and are children of God, being children of the resurrection. And the fact that the dead are raised Moses himself showed, in the story about the bush, where he speaks of the Lord as the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Now he is God not of the dead, but of the living; for to him all of them are alive."

LUKE 20:34-38

Come celebrate with us this Sunday!

St. Augustine of Canterbury invites you to join us for worship in person or at home on this Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost. 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: Carolyn Robinson

Psalm & Prayers of the People: Carolyn Robinson

Chalice Bearer: Carolyn Robinson

Sunday, 8 am

Lessons: Cris Vaccaro

Psalm & Prayers of the People: Tom Hall

Chalice Bearer: Cris Vaccaro

Sunday, 10 am

Lessons: Deb Kavanagh

Prayers of the People: Shelba Bobet

Chalice Bearers: Tom White, Pam White

Lay Eucharistic Minister: Russ Kratz

Crucifer: Emma Shields

Torches: Cody Shields, Tucker Shields, Becca Wehrberger

Livestream: Laura Shields

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

Many thanks to our gardening angels, Brian and Karen McIntyre, Rosie Grant and Val Daly who planted our new flower beds on 43rd Avenue. Beautiful! Photo courtesy of Brian McIntyre.

HEALTH & WELLNESS TEAM

"Hands On" CPR Training Is Rescheduled

The "Hands On" CPR training scheduled for Nov. 12 has been canceled. Look for more info to come about rescheduling it in February.

Join the Cleanup Crew!

St. Augustine's needs your help ... Steve and Mo Connell are assembling a crew to take on party cleanup. 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

Feed the Lambs Gospel Concert

All parishioners are invited to come to a Gospel Concert on Sat., Nov. 12, from 12 noon - 3 pm, to benefit Feed the Lambs Enrichment Programs. This incredible musical experience will be held at the First Presbyterian Church (520 Royal Palm Blvd., Vero Beach). General admission tickets are $25. For more information, call 772-404-9955.

New Guidelines for Pill Bottle Ministry

Thanks to the good efforts of Jane Ferguson, our pill bottle collection continues. Jane has found a new source and our parish is once again collecting empty pill bottles (only pharmacy bottles with the labels removed or marked out) to aid medical clinics in need. Note: vitamin supplement or Tylenol-type bottles are no longer being taken. Please find the collection basket in the Narthex.

Mark Your Calendars for December!

Saturday, December 10 - Reserve your seat at our “Very English Christmas Tea" at 2 pm in the Parish Hall. Look for the signup in the Narthex and bring a wrapped gift for our annual gift outreach for the residents at St. Francis Manor.
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. We will light candles and remember our loved ones in prayer, music and reflection.
Tuesday, December 13 - All currently involved in a Common Table small group or anyone who would like to be involved in the next round, is invited to a Happy Hour Social at 5:30 pm, when we will start planning the next round of Common Tables for 2023!
Sunday, December 18 – Between services in the Parish Hall, all are invited to share their holiday cookies in this fundraising effort to benefit El Hogar, a mission that provides quality education and a safe and nurturing home to children living in vulnerable conditions in Honduras.

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

09 – Ken Gorles

Rick Vidiri

Sharon R. Raynor

10 – Nona Rae Franson

11 – Sherry Urner

November Anniversaries

09 – Deanna & Pat Iannotti

This Week, We Remember

Departed

10 – Cathy Ellsworth (2019)

12 – Margaret Coffey (2014)

Malcolm Henderson (2016)

Prayer List

Please pray for ... The people of the Ukraine, Russia, and all war-torn areas, Dee, Karen, Vicky, Carol, Dakota, Adam, Marsha, 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.