CANTERBURY TALES | November 10, 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.” | |
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A Salute to our Veterans
May this day be forever rooted in our hearts as a day to respect and honor the great, brave patriots who served this nation! We are proud to stand beside you, ever grateful for your service.
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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.
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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.
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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 (in the Narthex) is required and ends this Sunday, Nov. 13. 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!
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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. A reception in the Parish Hall will follow. Bring your friends and family, all are welcome. Please help us spread the word by sharing this invitation with your neighbors!
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Common Table Holiday Gathering
Anyone currently involved in a Common Table small group or anyone who would like to be involved in the next round, plan to come together for 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
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Over 70 parish family, friends and neighbors came together last Saturday to "Rise Against Hunger," packing 10,000 meals in about 90 minutes. Many thanks to all who reached out to make this ministry event a big success!
When is the next Rise Against Hunger event? As you may know, 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. When St. Augustine's commits to planning a meal-packing event, we not only have to rally the troops to participate; we also have to raise the funds to pay for the meals, at a cost of nearly $4000. To date, we have packed 20,000 meals for RAH at events underwritten by a handful of anonymous parish contributors. If you would like to help sponsor our next Rise Against Hunger event, please contact Fr. Wes
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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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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 will focus on 1 and 2 Thessalonians (Nov. 13-20). 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!
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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
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS TEAM
Deep Listening
By Yvonne Tso, Spiritual companion/director and Health & Wellness Team Member
I want to talk a little about spiritual direction/spiritual companionship … what it is and what it is not. Ultimately, a person who serves as a spiritual companion is involved in deep listening – deep listening to the person being companioned and deep listening to God. It requires the spiritual companion to be free of his or her own biases and opinions. It requires the person to be free of his or her own ego and focused solely on the relationship between the person being companioned and God. More>
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What joy it was to be back making soup again! After a COVID hiatus, St. Augustine's kitchen crew was back in action for the Annual Soup Bowl Fundraiser to support the Samaritan Center’s mission of providing transitional support to homeless families. Many thanks to all who supported this event. Photos courtesy of Brian McIntyre. | |
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"When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, Jesus said, "As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down."
LUKE 21:5-6
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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 on this Twenty-third 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!
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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 Bearer: Laurie Samuels
Sunday, 8 am
Lessons: Kate Schmidt
Psalm & Prayers of the People: Kate Schmidt
Chalice Bearer: Kate Schmidt
Sunday, 10 am
Lessons: Marolyn Findlay
Prayers of the People: Tony Tulumello
Chalice Bearers: Heather Bennett, Pam White
Lay Eucharistic Minister: Marianne Rowan
Crucifer: Pam White
Torches: Marianne Rowan, Heather Bennett
Ushers: Nancy Eagan, Karen & Dick Monaco
Livestream: Deb Kavanagh
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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
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Fellowship Ministry to Meet
Join ministry leader Tony Tulumello and the Fellowship Committee at a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 11 am, to plan events for the months of January to March 2023. Contact: Tony Tulumello
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Men's Breakfast Scheduled
Come to a St. Augustine of Canterbury Men’s Breakfast on Tuesday, November 15 at 9 am, at CJ Cannons (3414 Cherokee Drive, Vero Beach). Contact: Al Glatz
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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 both this and possibly next 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
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Diocesan Tour - Meet the Bishop Candidates
The Diocese of Central Florida's bishop search process continues to move forward after a re-direction of the Diocesan Tour around Hurricane Nicole. The Nov. 9th Q & A session scheduled for Trinity Church in Vero Beach was cancelled due to the storm, however recordings of each session will be available online, along with information about the candidates.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS TEAM
"Hands On" CPR Training Is Rescheduled
The "Hands On" CPR training scheduled for Nov. 12 has been canceled, and rescheduled for February 25, 2023. Details to follow.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Mark Your Calendars for December!
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Saturday, December 10 - Reserve your seat at our “Very English Christmas Tea" at 2 pm in the Parish Hall.
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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.
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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!
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Sunday, December 18 – Cookie Walk fundraising effort to benefit El Hogar.
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Tuesday, December 20 - Parking Lot Candlelight Caroling, 6:30 - 8 pm. Come help spread the joy of the Christmas season through song and fellowship.
Find all Upcoming Events on our Calendar webpage
Click on each individual event for a popup window with full details.
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This Week, We Celebrate
November Birthdays
13 – Tina Barajas
Connie Wood
Gerald Young
14 – Bob Wood
15 – Dee Gaidry
Joanne Reinhart
16 – Mary Rianhard
Jean Houck
17 – Dennis Blanchard
Joseph Curran
19 – William Brooks
Diane Vidiri
Elizabeth Stickley
Marta Morris
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This Week, We Remember
Departed
14 – Marie Lurgio
Suzanne Jacobs (2018)
15 – Lillian Edwards (2019)
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Prayer List
Please pray for ... The people of the Ukraine, Russia, and all war-torn areas, Rudy, Jerry, Carol, Dee, Karen, Vicky, 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.
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Updated 11/02/22.
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