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Ascension of the Lord - 21st May 2023Acts 1:1-11 Psalm 47 Ephesians 1:15-23 Luke 24:44-53 |
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Percy MarshallWe mourn with his wife, Pat Goddard, the loss of Percy Marshall earlier this week. Percy had spent the last few years in long term care. Pat attends the 8am service at St. A's. Peace to you both. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. Percy's memorial and reception will be June 12th, 11am at the church. We will need some help with ushers for the service if you are able to help. |
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What's happening in our Parish |
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STRENGTH TO STRENGTH PARISH VISIONINGPlease register for strength to strength here: |
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Lower hall paintingThank you to everyone who donated to allow us to paint the lower hall on short notice! It is looking great and your generosity to the parish is so much appreciated. Funding received will also help to provide a lighting upgrade and some acoustic panels .. this work will be undertaken soon. Thank you also to Randy and Rita Yeo for looking at quotes and organizing the work that has been done. Hopefully you will all enjoy our new environment and the fumes will have disappated!! |
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The first trees are in!The first trees are planted! A mix of Beaked Hazelnut (one of our local hardy nut trees) and Northline Saskatoon trees have been planted surrounding the future labyrinth site on the side lands of the church. The trees came from Prairie Hardy Tree nursery out near Two Hills, AB. They came as single-stalk bare root stock and so are quite tiny now, but will each grow to be about 2m tall and 2m wide at maturity. These trees were funded by the Christmas ornament fundraiser last year. These plants were chosen to surround the labyrinth because their fan form creates good sightlines lower at their base (for safety in design) but, as their tops grow together, a sense of seclusion while people pray. |
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Coffee TimeCoffee, 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. |
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Grace United Church invites St Augustine's to join them - Sunday 4th June at 11.30amThe congregation at Grace would like to invite the congregation at St. Augustine’s to join us after the service as we picnic indoors in the social room. Or weather permitting, bring a lawn chair and/or blanket if you would like to picnic outside. We are looking forward to seeing you there!
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Bishop Steve Completes Second Year of Living Our Vows ProgramBishop Stephen London has completed the second year of Living Our Vows, a three-year program for new bishops, sometimes referred to informally as “Baby Bishop School.” Consisting mainly of an annual one-week “residency” meeting in Virginia, the program is an initiative of the Episcopal Church and is a requirement for all new American bishops. Bishop Steve’s program includes bishops from Canada, the U.S., Mexico and Ecuador. In his first year of study, he received an introduction to being a bishop that included courses on self-care and psychological well-being, the diocese as a system, as well as critical incident workshops. In the second year, the bishops moved into strategic planning focusing on the importance of creating a safe, welcoming space for people to be heard. Bishops’ school students also work with a mentor throughout the program. Bishop Steve meets with Archbishop Colin Johnson once a month on Zoom. He says the opportunity to meet with Johnson, a retired Archbishop of Toronto and Moosonee, and Metropolitan of Ontario, who is currently Assistant Bishop of Niagara, is “a lifeline. He is someone with tons of experience and goodwill.” Next month, Archbishop Johnson will visit the Edmonton diocese to conduct an on-site visit and gain insight into how our synod office works. He has also offered to lead a seminar on the topic of Adaptive Change on Saturday, June 17, from 10 am to 3 pm, at Christ Church, 12116 - 102 Avenue NW, Edmonton. |
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St Luke's Children's Clothing SaleSt. Luke's Anglican Church, 8424 95 Ave, Edmonton, is holding an affordable Children's Clothing sale Saturday, May 27 at 10 am. Clothing will include items for newborns to 12 years of age and will be sold for $1 each. If you would like to donate clothes for this event, please drop off items at the church on any Thursday before May 27, between 12 pm and 4 pm; Sundays between 11 am and 12 pm or by appointment: 780-405-6938. All clothes should be clean and in good condition without requiring mending. Please, no underwear. Proceeds will help support St. Luke's Missions. |
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What to look out for later this year ... |
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Rewilding Woodland BBQ & Beer Garden Fundraiser"Plant paradise, pull up a parking lot"June 3rd, 12pm-2pm; on the grounds of 6110 Fulton Rd. Edmonton. Join your Fulton Place neighbours for a Rewilding Woodland BBQ & Beer Garden Fundraiser
Keep up-to-date with the project and help out here: https://forms.gle/am53F4hqZRjdJZzZ6 Photo by Tanner Boriack on Unsplash |
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Rummage & Bake SaleThere is a small pile of rummage building in the lower hall and a few folks around have asked, "Is St. Augustine's having a rummage sale?" We have also considered combining this with a bake sale!! We just need a date and a few folk to help lead the charge. Interested? Please contact Cheryl at the office. |
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ADDRESS, PHONE, EMAIL CHANGESPlease 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. |
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~ Ways to Connect ~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 |
