From the Pastor...
Dear St. Augustine Congregation,
Thank you for the warm welcome! I never imagined starting at a parish during a pandemic. A priest answers the ministry calling for her love of God and love of people. A priest who does not love people, should not be a priest.
So
not getting to be with my people has been extremely hard. I am incredibly grateful that you have been responsive and open.
Your Senior Warden, Kathy Dillon, and your Junior Warden, Chris Deering, have guided me graciously in this process. They met with me multiple times before I began to get me acquainted with the church. Multiple leaders have met with me to discuss ministries and the vision for going forward.
The Vestry has rolled out the red carpet for me. They answered the call to meet several times to discuss starting with a new Rector and thriving during the pandemic. They attended our “cold open” service on July 5
th
with the hopes of having in-person services a few weeks late
r.
(Sadly, the state of California shut us down due to the increased COVID-19 number).
You joined Wednesday evening and Sunday after service social Zoom chats. You watched online services. Plus, many of you answered the doors when I dropped by to introduce myself. You attended outdoor patio services on Tuesdays and Sundays at 8
a.m.
You are a welcoming and warm people; you opened your
hearts
to me. I am grateful! You are energetic, vibrant and committed people who love God, love each other and love your neighbors. You are people who work hard at your faith. You are committed to God’s kingdom. When I look at you, I see a dynamic, worshiping community of warm, open, intelligent strong laity who love God and are committed to God's work in the world. I see people who are filled with the Holy Spirit. I see a church
that
is ready to grow.
We will focus on four initiatives to grow our faith and our church. These focuses are: Community, Christian Spirituality, Invitation and Purpose. We start with
community
, because Christ brings together different people into harmony through authentic relationship based upon God’s own relationship of the Trinity. Community is a gift from God, through God.
I am gifted at building community. I believe community is built when small groups teach together, share meals together, serve together and
HAVE FUN TOGETHER. We can participate in game nights, or even simple things like ice breakers. It was a no brainer for me that community needs to be a high priority for us. This church will be built upon community.
I want every member to feel connected to the church. I want you to feel connected to a group at church, and I want you to feel connected to a leader at the church. I also plan to focus on three specific communities: students
(children & youth),
workers
(those still working)
and retirees. We will have ministries that will care for those groups.
The
second
initiative is
Christian Spirituality
. We will use the Episcopal Church’s tradition of ancient spiritual practices to grow in faith and closeness to God. I love prayer practices that enable people to know God, find freedom in Christ and experience peace. We will continue St Augustine’s tradition of meeting God in deep places and love God with our whole hearts, minds and bodies.
The
third
initiative is
invitation
. Everyone likes an invitation.
We will continue to be known
as a warm
,
welcoming church. It
is
a part of the essence of who we are. You have heard of the “Frozen Chosen?” Well, we will be the “U
nthawed
God Squad.” We will be warm, winsome and inviting! I will teach you introverted friendship evangelism. Evangelism for shy people. Our church will be welcoming to all, especially to non-churched people.
And finally, the
fourth
initiative is
purpose
. We will continue the legacy of purpose
for which
St. Augustine is known. I love that our Outreach
Team
is active and vibrant. My greatest passion is for you to realize your God
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given gifts, potential and purpose. Every Christian is called to use his or her gifts to serve God. You will discover your calling and your gifts because we will do Vocational Discernment for every age group. I want each of you to be doing God’s work in your life.
St. Augustine will be a thriving, healthy, community-based, welcoming, purposeful church full of spiritual people
who
love God and their neighbors. I look forward to where we are going. Together we will be a safe place for people seeking God.
Warmly,
Pastor Anny+
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Table of Contents
From the Pastor
Table of Contents
August Calendar
Worship Services
Connecting with Pastor Anny ~ Community Café
Small Group Gatherings ~ Holy Eucharist on the Patio
Treasurer's Report
Donate - Online Giving
Centering Prayer
The Gathering Inn Hosting Program
The No Event - EVENT
Outreach Ministries
St. John's Lincoln Food
Pantry
St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room Ministry
News from Haiti
The Bear Project
Popcorn Visits
Youth Group Co-op
Sunday School News
In Loving Memory
Daughters of the King
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Amazon Smile
Virtual Pathways Pilgrimage 2020
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Contact Information
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August Calendar
Go to the St. Augustine website for streaming, instructions to join Zoom or watch for an invitation via email.
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Sunday, August 2
Outreach Committee
3 p.m.
Zoom Meeting
Wednesday, August 12
Food Preparation for
The Gathering Inn Guests
1:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 20
St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room
Lunch Preparation
9:15 a.m.
Thursday, August 20
Vestry Meeting
7 p.m.
TBA
Saturday, August 22
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
9 a.m.
Z0om Meeting
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Mondays
August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Evening Centering Prayer
Location TBA
6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays
August 5, 12, 19, 26
Connecting with Pastor Anny
Community Café
7 p.m.
Zoom Meetings
Fridays
August 7, 14, 21, 28
Friday Noon Centering Prayer
Zoom Meetings for Now
Alternatives TBA
12 p.m.
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Worship Services
Sundays
Holy Eucharist
8 a.m. on the Patio
Reservations Required
Holy Eucharist
10 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Online Streaming
Tuesdays
Holy Eucharist
10 a.m. on the Patio
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Connecting with Pastor Anny...
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Join Pastor Anny
For a Zoom Gathering
Wednesdays
August 5, 12, 19, 26
7 p.m.
Watch for a Zoom Invitation
Tuesday Evening!
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Small Group Gatherings
Holy Eucharist
On the Patio
Sundays
8 a.m.
Reservations Required
Call the Church Office at 916-435-9552
Tuesdays
10 a.m.
Senior Citizens & Medically Compromised
Gathering with Safety and Care
- Please wear a face mask and keep it on while at the church.
- Help us maintain a 6-foot safe zone with each other.
- Hand sanitizing will be provided before entering.
Holy Eucharist on the Patio
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Treasurer's Report
Bob Deering, Treasurer
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June 2020 Income and Expenses
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Online Giving
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Electronic Donations
Quick, Easy, Safe
Between 35% and 40% of our monthly giving is being donated online. Visit the St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church website at:
Click on the 'Donate' button. Follow the screen instructions to create an online profile. You can make one-time donations and also set up recurring gifts. You can use credit cards and build your points and miles. You will have the option to help offset the credit card processing fees.
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One of themes that is emerging in our ongoing practice of Centering Prayer is the awareness that God just wants to spend time with us. In these times of separation and anxiety, Centering Prayer can help us find that core trust that God is always with us.
Monday Evening and Friday noon Centering Prayer will not be able to gather in the church until COVID-19 restrictions are eased. Steve Mershon and Chris Deering are looking at alternative ways to host Centering Prayer both Monday evening and Friday noon. They will be exploring the possibility of meeting outside at the church with appropriate social distancing and masks. This likely would be alternating weeks, Zoom and outdoors every other week. Please contact Steve and Chris for more details:
Steve Merhson (916-768-6933) or
steve.mershon@icloud.com
If you are more comfortable praying on your own, that is great! Please see the information below to download the app on your device. We hope you will join us in person, on Zoom or on your own to learn how contemplation can enrich own faith experience.
We invite you to download the Centering Prayer app to your device.
Apple/iPhone:
Google/Android:
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The Gathering Inn Hosting Program
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In July, the Gathering Inn team once again prepared our famous “Chicken Church" barrel chicken meal combined with rice, salad, rolls and dessert for our homeless brothers and sisters at The Gathering Inn. We will continue the practice of preparing the food at St. Augustine and then delivering it to St. John's and The Gathering Inn, where the guests are housed for the night, until such time that it is safe to go back to hosting the evening on-site.
We have developed a great routine with a minimum of volunteers rotating in, doing their task and leaving - always with social distancing. Although we cannot wait to go back to the old routine, this process accomplishes the same end result – serving a delicious meal to our less fortunate brothers and sisters.
By Janice Stenzel
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The No Event - EVENT was quite an event!!!!
The St. Augustine Outreach Team extends a gigantic
THANK YOU to everyone who participated and donated to the Outreach Ministry No Event-Event.
Technology saved the day. The No-Event Event Virtual Auction was planned using Zoom and Facebook. Items were posted on Facebook prior to the event. Zoom's chat room was used for bidding. At times, the bidding, in real time, was quite lively.
The delicious cakes provided by our own master bakers were a huge success. A Costco gift card, Spa gift card and several restaurant gift certificates were also good money makers. Fred Buhler's beautiful photo of our cross tower was very popular as well as the wine baskets. A golf package and a real southern BBQ with all the fixings were highlights.
Your generosity raised over $5,700 in donations. We are happy to report that more monies are still coming in. The giving continues. These funds will be used to support those in need as we serve our community here at home and in the world through The Gathering Inn, Acres of Hope, Rise Against Hunger, The Center at St. Matthews Arden Arcade and others.
Many thanks to the Outreach Team: Camille Grabowksi (Team Chair), Peggy Doyle, Beth Sulc, Jim Quinney, Steve Mershon, Rich & Rhonda Wampler, Paulette Schloetter, Barbara Sawyer, Jack Dillon, Barbara Woolman and Ron Harton,
The Team's normal revenue sources are the Christmas and Easter offerings and the annual fundraiser. This virtual fundraiser allows the Outreach Team to continue supporting our ministries.
New members are always welcome. If you are interested in joining our team, we meet on the first Sunday of the month. Presently the meetings are held through Zoom. Our next meeting will be Sunday, August 2
nd at 3 p.m. For more information, please contact Camille Grabowski at:
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Paulette Schloetter keeping track of bids!
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Pastor Anny supporting the team!
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Jim Quinney at the computer!
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Kathy Dillon's delicious carrot cake was a big winner!
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Camille Grabowksi's strawberry cream cake (looks orange) was a huge hit!
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Did you know???
A Small Church/Big Outreach
The Holy Spirit is the Great Multiplier!
More about Outreach at St. Augustine...
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The Gathering Inn
New outreach partnerships at St. Augustine began in 2004, when Carole Peterson collected socks, jeans and toiletry items for
The Gathering Inn. She also collected canned goods for
St. Vincent de Paul and a variety of items for foster children. We needed a place to put everything.
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Rumor has it that Carole eventually 'borrowed' a grocery cart from Safeway. That same cart resides at the front entrance of Canterbury Hall - ready to collect donated items.
Carole set us on a great path with positive and impactful ministries. We are grateful for her commitment to outreach.
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Our partnership with The Gathering Inn has been greatly expanded. We normally host up to 80 guests the second Wednesday of the month in our sanctuary and Canterbury Hall for dinner and overnight sleeping. The Gathering Inn team, headed by Rick and Janice Stenzel, prepare our famous "Chicken Church" barrel chicken, plus rice, vegetables, rolls, salad and dessert.
During this time of COVID-19 restrictions, the team prepares the meal and delivers to two housing sites, St. John's Episcopal Church Roseville and The Gathering Inn in Roseville. We look forward to hosting at St. Augustine as soon as possible. We are proud to have served and housed over 5,000 guests.
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Living Waters International
Jim Tilton and Rich Wampler introduced St. Augustine to the needs of Living Waters International. They had traveled to
Central America to help build wells. Jim and Stephanie Tilton, Rich and Rhonda Wampler and Chris and Bob Deering went to Mexico to drill a well. They also took supplies for the families, especially the children.
These trips generated a lot of discussion which motivated the Outreach Team to hold several Walk-a-Thons for Living Waters International. We raised over $70,000 to fund seven well projects all over the world.
Later, a group from St. Augustine: Rick Lovin, Ken Cichocki, Jack Dillon and Jim Quinney, accompanied a group from St. John's Roseville to Haiti to drill a well.
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St. Luc School
A dinner party at the home of Jerry and Marlene Harner led to the Church's commitment to Rise AGAINST HUNGER and St. St. Luc School in Thomassique, Haiti. Out of that dinner conversation emerged fundraising campaigns plus several trips made by members of St. Augustine to visit St. Luc School. We continue to raise funds for the school and look for new opportunities to support our friends in Haiti.
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Rise AGAINST HUNGER
Following our move to the new church building, December 2013, many new doors opened for ministry. We were able to expand our commitment to Rise AGAINST HUNGER by providing space and resources to support food-packing events. St. Augustine has funded and packed over 165,000 meals. This translates into 700 children provided nutritious meals for one school year. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has placed restrictions on these food-packing events, so our current fundraising activities are more important than ever.
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But that's not all...
The Outreach Team also supports:
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- Acres of Hope
- Haiti Orphanage
La Caye, Haiti
- Seniors First
- St. Vincent de Paul Canned food drives and kitchen cooking teams
- The Bear Project
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- St. James Food Pantry Lincoln
- Kairos Prison Ministry
- Lighting for Literacy Uganda Dormitory Project
- St. Matthew's Center Arden Arcade
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Thank you again for your generosity!!!
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The St. James Food Pantry is open at the church in Lincoln, primarily serving people in that community. The number of families they support has risen in the past few months. They greatly appreciate our support.
Unlike some of the larger food cooperatives, the Pantry needs items packed in smaller containers. Here is a list of popular items: fruit cups, peanut butter (16 ounce), Mac n Cheese, cereals, canned tuna and chicken, pinto beans (small bags), rice and small boxes of pancake mix.
Please drop off your items in the shopping cart at the church. Jim Quinney will deliver the donations to St. Jame's Pantry. Thank you for your generosity.
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St. Vincent de Paul
Dining Room
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A group of volunteers from St. Augustine Church regularly serves meals at the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room the third Thursday of each month. They work from approximately 9:15 a.m. until 1:45 p.m., preparing, cooking and serving a warm meal for those in need. Approximately two to three hours of standing are involved. All food is provided, and no cooking experience is needed.
Due to the coronavirus shelter-in-place restrictions, St. Vincent de Paul has closed their kitchen and dining room. For now,
the volunteers prepare the meal, place it in a brown bag, and Supervisor John Mayne distributes the lunches.
On July 16
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, St. Augustine volunteers prepared the church favorite, “barrel chicken.” Jack Dillon and Jim Quinney barbecued the chicken. Kathy Dillon made macaroni salad. Volunteers Jack Dillon, Steve Broce, and Deidre and Rob Shonk helped bag up the lunches Thursday morning, putting the macaroni salad and chicken in a giant Chinese food to-go container, adding chips, trail mix and bottled water to the brown bag. Supervisor Mayne handed out the lunches at 11:30.
Volunteers for August 20
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are Rick and Janice Stenzel along with Catherine Beckman. Regular volunteers include Jack Dillon, John Redmond, Deidre and Rob Shonk, Catherine Beckman, Jim and Stephanie Tilton, Jim and Carla Dolislager, Rick and Janice Stenzel, Steve Broce and Kathryn Jordan.
Please contact Rob Shonk if you are interested in working in this important ministry:
robshonk1976@hotmail.com or 916-599-1218
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St. Luc School Thomassique, Haiti
Pastor Guilene Fiefie was recently named Priest in Charge for the church school, St. Luc, and three other neighboring churches. She appears to be a rising star in the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti.
Female priests are rare in Haiti, and she has quickly been moved to a position of leadership. She has experienced similar challenges with holding school and church as COVID-19 cases have risen in Haiti and in their small village.
The children are on summer break now, and school is scheduled to open August 17
th
. She asked for our prayers, and said they constantly hold us in daily and weekly prayer as well.
Watch for some exciting plans for St. Luc as they get ready for another school year. Thanks for your continued support!
Jim Quinney
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A couple of years ago, Sam Weston brought his dream of a Bear Ministry to St. Augustine. He envisioned us building bears, with special “blessed” hearts, to be given to youngsters in the hospital. He wanted them to have something to hold on to, something they could turn to when they were scared, hurting or just needed a friend. Well, many of us helped Sam build some bears. And they were welcomed and loved by their lucky recipients.
There is still an inventory of materials to build more bears. Sam is bringing this project back and is looking for some help with building them. He needs sewers, stuffers and hand stitchers.
Can you lend a hand???? If so, please contact Sam at:
He would be happy to fill you in on the details of how you can be of help.
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Have you had a Popcorn Visit from Pastor Anny? She is so excited to be our new rector, but is disappointed she cannot meet you all in person.
Sooo....she has embarked on Popcorn Visits. Vestry members are driving Pastor Anny around to each St. Augustine home to ring the doorbell and meet you in person.
Be patient! This may take through the month of August. But Pastor Anny will soon be ringing your doorbell to meet you and present you with a package of popcorn.
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Youth Co-op News!
We look forward to announcing the next date when we return to our normal scheduling!
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More Godly Play will resume when we return to our normal activities!
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Make sure you are getting all of the information about Sunday School. Log on to our Shutterfly website where we can communicate and safely share photos.
staugustiness.shutterfly.com
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Dear Sunday School Students,
Missing you all.
As you all know from reading the Regathering Safety Measures that were sent out, Sunday School will not resume when Church first opens.
We are looking forward to when we will be able to worship in person. Check your Shutterfly for weekly links to Godly Play lessons or the St. Augustine Facebook page.
Please feel free to reach out to Natalie at
mommy.cooper1@gmail.com or Kara at
ksdiaz22@gmail.com if you have any questions or need assistance. We are so fortunate to have our Church community and want to make sure our kiddos know we are here for them.
Natalie and Kara
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Barbara Laughlin
June 8, 1930 ~ July 20, 2020
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Daughters of the King are continuing to reach out to their “Secret Sisters” during the pandemic, to provide encouragement and stay in touch. “Secret identities will be revealed either virtually or at a party” at Dottie Neil’s home in November, "depending on the situation at that time," Dottie said. “It’s important to continue sending cards to keep this program going!”
DOK will host a virtual meeting on Sunday, September 13
th at 11:30 a.m. Carole Ann will be sending out information on joining the virtual meeting.
The group will resume in-person meetings, when it is feasible. For now, members continue to pray for all who need God’s healing. Greer Nave is in charge of sending the prayer requests to our members.
In normal circumstances, DOK meets at 11:30 a.m. on the second Sunday of each month. Notification will be sent when in-person meetings are scheduled to resume. For more information, please contact Carol Ann Hackley at:
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Brotherhood of St. Andrew
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew holds its regular monthly meetings at 9 a.m. in Canterbury Hall the fourth Saturday morning of the month. During this time of restrictions, due to COVID-19, the Brotherhood is observing social distancing and holding its meetings via Zoom.
At the July 25
th meeting, the Brotherhood welcomed Pastor Anny as the guest speaker. Her husband, Raymond, and Pastor Anny's father, Bill
Carr, also participated.
Pastor Anny spoke about the worth of your work in your career as well as in retirement. She also encouraged the Brotherhood members to
continue their good works.
Our next meeting will be Saturday, August 22
nd at 9 a.m. Brotherhood members will continue to discuss different options for conducting virtual fundraising projects. For the time being, all scheduled events for 2020 have been postponed.
"Even if you are not a member of the Brotherhood, and just have an interest in what we do, you are welcome to join us for a Zoom meeting," said Rob Shonk, Director. If you would like to learn more about the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, please contact Rob, Secretary John Redmond or Treasurer John Quigley.
robshonk1976@hotmail.com
jcred40@gmail.com
jjquigley28@gmail.com
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Pathways
Youth Pilgrimage
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Pathways 2020: Moving online!
We hope you will join us by ZOOM for our 2020 Pathways!
It is not too late to join. We are currently running a virtual program that consists of social media content, Thursday night program and compline and other group chats. Guest speakers will be part of the weekly program as well.
There is also time for connection, music, prayer and learning - we are working together in youth-planned and youth-led events.
5 - 7 p.m. Thursdays starting June 11
th
!
Updates and reminders are best found through our Instagram and Facebook pages
(916) 807-0880
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August 1
Mary Morehead
August 2
Bob Deering
Sam Weston
August 3
Sheryl Forster
August 6
Britton Brophy
Isabella Carruth
August 8
Barbara Sawyer
Vicki Cichocki
August 9
Carole Peterson
August 10
Jack Buffington
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August 11
Bob Gartin
August 15
Linda Peterson
August 21
Jacob Applen
August 24
Helene Karcher
August 26
Carol Yelton
Ryan Bannister
August 27
Terry Arcuri
August 28
Larry Buckmaster
August 31
Rhonda Wampler
Jesse Cochenour
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August 8
Bill & Marcia Rush
Reg & Linda Underwood
August 11
Rob & Deidre Shonk
August 21
Bill & Linda Carr
August 24
Jim & Stephanie Tilton
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Contact Information
Rector
The Rev. Anny Genato
323-434-4067
anny@staugustineepiscopal.com
Please contact Pastor Anny for pastoral emergencies.
Associate Priest
The Rev. Maryellen Garnier
916-409-5687
maryellengarnier@yahoo.com
St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church
A Safe Place for People Seeking God
1800 Wildcat Boulevard
Rocklin, CA 95765
916-435-9552
email: staugustine@staugustineepiscopal.com
www.staugustineepiscopal.com
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Volume 10 No. 8 August 2020
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