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Fourth Sunday of Lent - 19th March 2023Jesus heals a man born blind 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Psalm 23 Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41 |
Wednesday 22nd February - Saturday April 8th 2023
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Lent 2023 in our parishWhat is prayer? How do we pray? LENT 2023 St. A's theme - PrayerWhat to expect the 5 Sundays of Lent
Other Moments to note
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Easter Food traditionsSimnel Cake Symbolises: The eleven who went to heaven. Simnel cake is usually topped with 11 balls of marzipan, to represent the twelve apostles, minus Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus with a kiss. History: In the 17th Century it became traditional for girls in service to give a simnel cake to their mothers on the fourth Sunday of Lent (also known as Laetare Sunday, the Refreshment Sunday of Lent when the 40-day fast would be relaxed), - which later became know as mothering Sunday - as proof of their cooking skills. This was also a time of year when food stocks were low, and the high-calorie simnel cake was useful nutrition.[16] This return to visit one's own mother on mothering Sunday represents an adaptation of an earlier tradition of visiting one's mother church (where you were baptised) on that day. Simnel cake is a light fruitcake, generally made from these ingredients: white flour, sugar, butter, eggs, fragrant spices, dried fruits, zest and candied peel. Sometimes orange flower water or brandy is used, either in the cake batter or to flavour the almond paste. In most modern versions marzipan or almond paste is used as a filling for the cake, with a layer laid in the middle of the mix before the cake is cooked, and it is also used as decoration on the top.[12]
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Are you free to help out during Holy Week?A variety of positions are needing to be filled - a sign up sheet is on the whiteboard in the Narthex This Holy Week there are a number of events taking place which require volunteer assistance. Palm Sunday a) Palm reading (done in the Narthex) b) Passion reading (3 readers required - one filled) Maundy Thursday (6pm service) a) Help to set up a simple meal, beverages and to order charcuterie from the Italian Centre (2 people required) b) Help with washing of the feet (two people required to shift basins of waters, provide and change towels) Good Friday Stations of the Cross (1pm service) This is a shared service participated in by all who attend so please come ready to help read and be involved throughout the service. There will also be an Easter Vigil on Saturday at 8pm at All Saints Catherdral - details to follow next week.
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What's happening in our ParishSaturday, March 18th - Sunday March 26th 2023 |
An Evening of Prayer & Worship for LentSaturday March 18th 2023 at 6.30pm We have so many wonderful expressions of prayer in our church. With this in mind we are hoping many will be excited to participate in this evening, a lenten journey, which will combine a variety of prayers/worship with musical accompaniment which will make for a unique St A's experience. |
Retreat DaySaturday March 25th, 9:30-3:00pm Join Pat Jameson and Rev. Jonathan for a Lenten retreat day. Lunch will be provided so please rsvp to rector@staugustinesedmonton.com as soon as possible. The day will include gathering prayers, guided meditation, and space to pray and reflect. We usually close the day with Eucharist. We hope to see you there. For more infomation visit: http://staugustinesedmonton.com/events/retreat-day/2023-03-25
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Special Meeting Notice: A new Anglican Congolese congregation at St. Augustine's?
OFFICIAL NOTICE: Special Meeting of Parishioners March 26th after the 10am service to discuss the following. Dear Parish, I want to bring you up to speed on a conversation that came to light this week. Some of you will know Rev. Jean who was with us most Sundays in the year after his 2018 arrival to Canada. He, his wife Charlotte, and their 8 children arrived as refugees to Canada and were housed in Gold Bar community for their first year. Jean, originally from the Congo, served as an Anglican Priest there and in Rwanda before becoming refugees in Kenya. Now, after becoming more stable in Edmonton, and having more families follow them from the Congo, Jean has been exploring with Bishop Stephen the possibility of becoming licensed as an Anglican Priest in this Diocese and beginning a Congolese-language Anglican community. Still feeling very much at home at St. A's, Jean and Charlotte are asking if St. A's would have space for them to meet with their community Sunday afternoons in the Sanctuary, from 3-5pm and space for their choir to meet most Saturdays (perhaps in the Annex). I told them I would ask for congrgational support for this, and, instead of just asking the Vision Group, I think it makes sense to ask the whole Parish together for support. Jean would become an official honorary of St. Augustine's and the congolese congregation would become a ministry of this parish. Any offerings would flow into our financial system (perhaps we could suggest Tithe.ly only for givings since it is all automatic?) I do not know yet if bishop Steve had talked about a stipend with Jean. They said there are around 9 families who they are expecting to be involved. Their practice is to celebrate communion on the first Sunday of each month (Altar Guild, we would need yet to sort out what they want and need from us). I am asking for your consideration of how this could be a smooth transition for us both. What would we need in place space-wise? What community activities would be helpful for us to meet one another? What would the parish of St. A's need to feel comfortable with this arrangement? Is there any way you would like to help? They empasized that we would be more than welcome to visit the service whenever we like. Would you please respond to this email with any questions or thoughts you might have? Jonathan+
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Kid's Church - Fourth Sunday of LentJesus is betrayed Having recently celebrated Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, the children will now be going on a journey with Jesus for the next few Sundays leading up to Holy Week. The first Sunday of Lent, the children joined the upstairs service which was adapted for all participants. It was nice for everyone to have the opportunity of worshipping together. The second Sunday of Lent we looked at the miracle of Jesus walking on water. The third Sunday of Lent we learn about/discuss the events surrounding Jesus washing his disciples feet. This is the fourth Sunday of Lent .. although a bit early, we explore the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Escariot. Thank you to Giselle who will be joining us this week and to assist with our activities. If you are interested in volunteering as an adult helper or would like to learn more please contact Faith at kids@staugustinesedmonton.com For more infomation visit:
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Coffee Time This Sunday after the 10am service
Coffee, tea, juice and goodies are served downstairs after the 10 am service. We look forward to seeing you there .. if you see someone sitting near you during the service, who you have never seen at our coffee hour, please encourage them to attend. A big thank you to our volunteers who prepare and serve the coffee each Sunday as well as providing the snacks. A copy of the roster for those serving coffee each week is posted on the bulletin board by the kitchen. Please contact Loretta Howard if you are interesting in being included on the roster. |
The week in retrospect
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Vision Group March 2023 notes- Thursday, March 16, 2023 St. Augustine Vision Meeting Minutes a. Key questions: c. How will we make decisions? Confirmation Class – Leader will be needed for 12-18 year olds For more infomation visit: http://staugustinesedmonton.com/blog/vision-group-march-2023-notes
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Later this month and next ...
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Flowers for EasterFrom the Alter Guild It is always so nice to see our church decorated for the celebration of Easter. If anyone is able to donate to help us provide floral arrangements to adorn the church during this time it would be most appreciated. Donations can be made via Tithe.ly or by cash/cheque. The latter two methods can be handed in at the church office, posted or given to a member of the Alter Guild. Many thanks in advance for helping to beautify our place of worship this Easter. |
Strength to Strength 2.0Save the Date Please "save the weekend" for our St. A's whole-parish visioning celebration on May 26, 27, 28, 2023. (Friday Evening, Saturday Day, Sunday Day.) The weekend will center around where we have been, where we are, and where we are going. Our last event like this was in 2014. A parallel kid's program will be in place. *Note - this date has changed since the event was first announced at the AGM. Some world conflicts came to light that forced the shift. However, we've landed actually on our patronal event - the feast day of St. Augustine of Canterbury. Perhaps not a coincidence at all. More details to come. For more infomation visit: http://staugustinesedmonton.com/news/strength-to-strength-2-0
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Weekly Happenings
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GATHERING AROUND THE KITCHEN TABLETaking a break over the Easter period Thank you to everyone who has been participating in our weekly gathering. We are taking a short break over the Lent/Easter period and will resume shortly after. Keep an eye out for our start up date.
For more infomation visit: http://staugustinesedmonton.com/events/gathering-around-the-kitchen-table/2022-10-06
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ADDRESS, PHONE, EMAIL CHANGES
Please email the office with any changes or corrections with your address, phone numbers, or email addresses. We do are best to keep this information updated but realize that sometimes we are missing updated information. office@staugustinesedmonton.com For more infomation visit: http://staugustinesedmonton.com/news/address-phone-email-changes
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~ Anglican Diocese and Beyond ~
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~ Ways to Connect ~
Administration, address updates, etc: Cheryl at office@staugustinesedmonton.com, 780-466-5532 Financial and giving: Cheryl at treasurer@staugustinesedmonton.com Pastoral, worship, spiritual: Rev. Jonathan at rector@staugustinesedmonton.com or text/call 780-619-3170 Children's ministry: Faith at kids@staugustinesedmonton.com Music & youth: Megan at megl_miller@yahoo.com *Lots more church info online at: www.staugustinesedmonton.com *Social media: www.facebook.com/staugustinesedmonton |