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Seventh Sunday of EasterFirst reading and Psalm Second reading Gospel Reading |
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Kids' Sermon DayKids will be doing the sermon this week!! All who’d like to participate should bring/prepare something to share. This will be awesome! Hope you can be part of it Simone |
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Hamilton Children's ChoirPlease warmly welcome the Hamilton Children's Choir on Sunday, May 12th at 10 am. They are joining us as part of a choir exchange with Edmonton's Cantilon Chamber Choir. This is one of the lovely benefits of having a music director who works extensively around the city as an accompanist - thank you Megan for the connection! |
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Coffee Hour after the 10am service |
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at St A's |
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Diocesan Appointments
And a word from Jonathan regarding his new appointment ... I just want to share a quick note to pre-empt any questions about the role. Yes, I will still be around :) Yes, I am still Jonathan :) No, it doesn't affect the parish financially! An archdeacon is a supportive role to our bishop and, in this diocese, focuses on a single portfolio. I am now the Archdeacon for Mission and Discipleship and will be a bit of a connecting place and oversight for some of the work happening in the diocese in these areas. Practically, I am asked to allocate an extra 10% of time to this work beyond the standard clergy commitment of 10% in the wider diocese. I felt comfortable agreeing to this because it seems obvious to me that much of this work will benefit the parish and we can help be leaders in the diocese with many of the gifts that this parish already holds. For instance, I will need a group in the fall to test the Revive resource which has been piloted elsewhere in the diocese. Otherwise, the plans for this role involve picking up some of the work that Ven. Richard King had begun, and discerning a good way ahead of fostering spiritual growth and playful creativity in our diocese. I invite your ideas and your prayers. J+ |
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~ WHAT'S HAPPENING IN OUR PARISH ~ |
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Major Parish Engagement Event - Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 5.30 - 7.30pmParish Potluck and Engagement! All parishioners are invited. Please bring a main dish, dessert, or salad We would appreciate if you could bring your potluck supper items to the lower hall in the church at 5pm so we have a good chance to set up!! ___ As the Diocese of Edmonton embarks on a strategic planning process to thoughtfully consider our current state and position in the community and the broader world, we know that the strongest starting point is the parishes and the people who fill them. Each of your individual perspectives, experiences, and reflections hold great value as a part of our collective story. This Parish Engagement Session, led by Anna Bubel of Another Way consulting, is an opportunity to look at the pieces of the story we have gathered thus far, from quantitative data to your individual responses to the Parishioner Survey, and more. During this 2h session, we will provide details around the Listening in Spirit project, including key milestones and deliverables; we will validate the findings to date, focusing on the strengths within each parish; and we will explore the opportunities facing each parish. We will provide a summary report of findings that includes various data collected, as well as an overview of the survey responses. All attendees will have the opportunity to expand on the findings, ask questions, provide clarifications, and further build out the story of your parish and its place in the Diocese. You are the most important element of this conversation, and we are pleased and excited to hear from you. |
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Are You Able to Help on Sunday Morning??We are down in numbers for Sunday morning tech support. If you feel you could help out and add your name to the roster please let Jonathan know. Two people are needed and all training is provided - only basic computer skills are required. This is a vital part of our service helping those unable to attend in person participate with us. |
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Looking Forward at St A's & in Our Community |
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Sunday May 19th, our celebration of Pentecost, will be a big Sunday this year!!We welcome Bishop Steve on May 19th this year to celebrate Confirmation, Baptism, and Anglican Reception. Confirmation for baptized people is a chance to receive a simple prayer that the Spirit be present and released in your life. Confirmation is an adult reception of baptism and is associated with several sessions of preparation that cover our way of Christian life in the world. In confirmation, the bishop lays hands on the head of each candidate and prays for them. Jonathan would like to provide mentors for each candidate for confirmation to support them in prayer and conversation. Baptism is our simple entry into Christian faith for people of any age who have not been baptized before. As we receive baptism in water and in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and are marked with chrism (blessed, fragrant oil), we offer ourselves to receive the love and promises of God and to join the church as the family of faith. Baptism is not about what we know, but about the direction we set ourselves towards in life. Anglican Reception is by no means a requirement or even an encouragement for members of St. A’s. However, sometimes we feel we want to ‘plant down’ and say we are ‘here.’ If any of these ceremonies catch your attention, please let Rev. Jonathan know. Preparation for confirmation will begin in Lent and baptismal preparation in May. Jonathan will need some confirmation mentors as well. |
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Lunch after the 10am Service on the 19th MayWhat a busy Sunday this is shaping up to be!! We are having confirmation / baptism with our very own Bishop Steve in attendance!! After the service we have decided to have not just coffee but lunch!! If you are able to bring a main course, salad and/or dessert it would be much appreciated. If you are able, please let the offic know what you will be bringing .. office@staugustinesedmonton.com We look forward to seeing everyone there. |
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Pentecost Service of Ordination and InstallationHe will also be welcoming to the diocese the Rt. Rev. Nigel Shaw, Anglican Bishop Ordinary of the Anglican Military Ordinariate, as he intends to ordain Helen Chan Bennett to the diaconate. At this service, we will also be pleased to install Mr. Rob Reynolds, K.C., as the Chancellor of the Diocese of Edmonton. The service will be at All Saints’ Cathedral at 7:00 pm. Members of the clergy are invited to vest and the colour is red. Photo: marek-studzinski-TyA49J14w40-unsplash |
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The Messenger May 2024The Messenger welcomes story ideas, opinions (Letters to Editor) and photo submissions relating to news and events of the Athabasca and Edmonton dioceses. Written content should be limited to 500 words. Pictures must be high resolution, at least 1 MB (300 dpi), and include the photographer's name and a brief description of the subject matter. Note: The Messenger is published 10 times/year. |
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Later this year ... |
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AFC Evensong, Reception and AGM
To pre-register: www.anglicanfoundation.org/2024agm |
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A taste of Italy - Buon appetitoTime again to join with friends old and new over a simple meal. This month's menu: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Pie!!! Adults are $10 / children 12 and under free Cash, debit & credit payments are all accepted. All are welcome!! Please bring a friend if you know someone who might appreciate a simple meal and companionship. |
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An Event in our Community |
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We are Invited to a BBQThe congregation at St Augustine's is invited to Grace United Church BBQ Sunday June 9 directly after the service (probably around just after 11 am). There will be hotdogs, drinks, ice cream sundaes. We will have seating both downstairs in the church and outside if the weather agrees. We also hope to have some games for the children. We look forward to seeing you all. There will be a free will offering for the BBQ.
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Every Week at St A's |
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HANLEY HOME GROUPopportunity to entertain them! Just a reminder that the group will run Monday evenings 6:45-8:15pm at 10735 52 Street. |
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GATHER ‘ROUND THE KITCHEN TABLE is Taking a Summer BreakOur last meeting took place on Thursday May 2nd; we will plan to meet up again in the autumn. Keep your eye on this space, later this year, for details ... Wishing you all a lovely summer!! Anne |
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Spirituality Sharing Circle Pausing for the SummerAs we change gears for Summer schedule, the Wednesday night sharing circle will pause for the summer. We suggest you might like to take the summer to 1) read some resource or book that is edifying for you in your spiritual life. 2) Choose one day a week, whether at home or on vacation, to jot down in a journal where you have seen God in the last week. Wednesday nights will be back up after Labor Day. |
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Update your InformationPlease 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 (text prefered). Jonathan's day off is Monday, but he his always available for an emergency pastoral need at the above number. Children's ministry: Simone at kids@staugustinesedmonton.com Music & youth: Megan at megl_miller@yahoo.com |
