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St. Augustine's Anglican Church
St A's Newsletter for May 4th 2025
Third Sunday of Easter

Third Sunday of Easter

May 4th 2025 - Rev Jean will be preaching!!

First reading and Psalm
Acts 9:1-20
Psalm 30

Second reading
Revelation 5:11-14

Gospel Reading
John 21:1-19

Kid's Church

Kid's Church

Sunday 4th May 2025

In KC this week, we’ll be learning about Naaman and the servant girl who saved him.

There’s a lot to think about in this story - forgiveness, humility, trust and healing.

Boots Cooper

Boots Cooper

In remembrance

We grieve today the death of Hilliard "Boots" Cooper who passed away at the age of 90.

Boots was a member of the 8am community for many years until health issues kept him away. 

He still loved to make it out to Simple Suppers and special events to spend time with his church family.  

 

For more infomation visit:

http://staugustinesedmonton.com/news/boots-cooper

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Coffee Hour at St A's - Following the 10am service every Sunday

Coffee Hour at St A's - Following the 10am service every Sunday

~ WHAT'S HAPPENING IN OUR PARISH ~

~ WHAT'S HAPPENING IN OUR PARISH ~

World Labyrinth Day - Saturday 3rd May 2025 at 1pm

World Labyrinth Day - Saturday 3rd May 2025 at 1pm

Join thousands of people around the world in this moving meditation for world peace and celebration of the labyrinth experience!

Join us at St A's on Saturday the 3rd to celebrate World Labyrinth Day.

Our Labyrinth is only in it's infancy but we are going to have a walk round and envisage what it will be like as it develops year on year.

If you are free, we look forward to seeing you.

 

You are invited to a weekend retreat this May

You are invited to a weekend retreat this May

Located at the beautiful Strawberry Creek Lodge near Calmar, AB - Friday, May 30, 2025

Have you ever felt harried and overcome by the needs of life?

Do you find yourself longing for a moment to pause the treadmill of the world and step off for a second?

Are you seeking space to step back and reconnect with God and pray for your own needs and those of others?

Retreat

There is a long history in our Christian spiritual tradition of making a retreat for just these reasons.

A "retreat" is a 'going back', a moment to be still, a moment to release all the things you are engaged in to be refreshed and encouraged.

First, find a space to retreat to.

  • a nature space.
  • a place food and needs will be taken care of for you.
  • a place you will turn off your phone.
  • Go on your own, or find a group to retreat with.

Next, set aside the time.

  • Take care of business, family, and other practical needs so that you can truly step away.
  • Plan what you need to be well and undistracted while on retreat.

By now, you are most of the way there!  This 'setting aside' work is critical to the work of retreat.  The rest is about engaging the space and content of the retreat while you are there.  Enjoy the food.  Take in the world and sounds and song of the forest.  Pray and trust God.

The St. A's Spiritual Retreat

The St. A's Spiritual Retreat has been an institute of the parish since the 1980s.  Each year a small group of folk pool funds to step back together.  Often it is the rector of the parish who leads the retreat process and content, occasionally, others have been brought in.

A typical schedule is this:

7pm Friday - settle in and gather for a retreat introduction.  Go to bed in silent prayer.

Saturday morning - breakfast, morning prayers, and a first meditation followed by silent reflection time.

Lunch

A second meditation and reflection time

A late afternoon Eucharist and healing service.

Supper

Social time

Night prayers and sleep

Sunday Morning breakfast and a last meditation with reflection time

mid-morning Eucharist.

Lunch, final debrief, and departure

Details this Year

If any of this draws you in please contact Joanne Hoch, Pat Jameson, or send an email to office@staugustinesedmonton.com.

Space is limited, so please jump at the chance and let us know before May 11 to confirm your attendance.

St. A's Spiritual Retreat
May 30th-June 1
Strawberry Creek Lodge (a beautiful log-built lodge near Calmar AB)
Bedding, food, content, and good company is provided.  Shared washrooms, solo rooms.

COST: The total cost of the lodge is shared and, depending on attendance, cost will be between $200-$400.  Financial assistance is available.  So, bring a friend at it will be cheaper for you!

For more infomation visit:

http://staugustinesedmonton.com/events/you-are-invited-to-a-weekend-retreat-this-may/2025-05-30

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You May Be Interested in Attending

You May Be Interested in Attending

An event presented by the City of Edmonton

An event presented by the City of Edmonton

Address your questions and concerns at this open discussion

Executive Council Approves Roadmap for Journeying Together to a Good Future

Executive Council Approves Roadmap for Journeying Together to a Good Future

You Are Invited to the Launch Party!! (this will take place at St A's!!!)

The Diocese of Edmonton is pleased to announce that the Executive Council has approved a diocesan workplan that will guide our actions as co-workers of God over the next 18 months. We are planning four great events for you to see the plan and know what we are doing.

The first is our Launch Party to reveal the plan and the logo. We will provide information about the plan, as well as live music and food.

What: Diocesan Workplan Launch Party

Where: Wildroots Coffeehouse at St Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church, 6110 Fulton Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T6A 3T3.

When: Thursday, May 15, at 6 pm. RSVP by May 9 to https://synodoffice.breezechms.com/form/0872f8

 

The other three events are Zoom meetings where you can hear members of the Executive Council present about the plan and answer questions.

What: Zoom Information Sessions about the Diocesan Workplan

Where: On Zoom. Find the link on our website – edmonton.anglican.ca

When:

  • Thursday, May 22, 7pm: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87297688658
  • Saturday, May 24, 10am: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9398831523
  • Monday, May 26, 7pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89268082958
A 5 Week Gardening and Spirituality Series

A 5 Week Gardening and Spirituality Series

At Star of the North Retreat Centre

CLICK HERE for more info

For more infomation visit:

http://staugustinesedmonton.com/news/a-5-week-gardening-and-spirituality-series

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Service of Ordination

Service of Ordination

Pentecost Sunday - Sunday, June 8, 2025

Bishop Stephen London is pleased to announce his intention to ordain, God willing, Mr. Fred Matthews to the Holy Diaconate; and the Rev. Helen Chan Bennett and the Rev. Jordan Giggey to the Sacred Priesthood on Pentecost Sunday, 2025, 7 PM, at All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral, Edmonton. Members of the clergy are invited to vest, the colour is red. All are welcome! *Please note: Additional postulents for ordination may be announced closer to the date.

Recent Goings On

Recent Goings On

Experience a Different Style of Worship

Experience a Different Style of Worship

Office Notes

Office Notes

Every Week at St A's

Every Week at St A's

HANLEY HOME GROUP

HANLEY HOME GROUP

Monday nights, 6:45 - 8:15 pm

The Hanley Home Group meets on Monday nights, 6:45 - 8:15 pm, at 10735 52 Street.

We discuss scripture, share our lives, and pray for each other. Families are welcome!

If you'd like to check us out, please email John at john@mjhanley.net.

GATHERING AROUND THE KITCHEN TABLE IS TAKING A SHORT BREAK

GATHERING AROUND THE KITCHEN TABLE IS TAKING A SHORT BREAK

Thursday afternoons 1.30pm - 2.45pm A Zoom Event

Hello everyone!!
 
Anne and Peter's 'on again, off again' trip to the Sunshine coast is ON AGAIN!!!          
 
We will be leaving right after Easter, back home sometime around the middle of May. 
 
I had intended to have a wrap up 'gathering' on April 24, but that will have to wait till later on in May.
 
I will schedule it when we get our feet back on home turf, so we all have something to look forward to! 
 
See you all then.
Anne  
Update your Information

Update your Information

So you stay in the loop!!

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

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~ Ways to Connect ~

~ 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 (text preferred).  Jonathan's day off is Monday, but he his always available for an emergency pastoral need at the above number.

Parish Stewards (parish leadership and support): Mikaela Hanley & Steve McAuley (contact available through the office)

Children's ministry: Simone at kids@staugustinesedmonton.com

Youth Ministry: John Prokopuk

Music: Megan at megl_miller@yahoo.com

Space Use: rentals@staugustinesedmonton.com or contact the church office

*A reminder that any church purchases over $200 need to be approved via email to Corporation (Rector, Stewards, Treasurer) who meet every two weeks.

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6110 Fulton Road
Edmonton, AB
Canada T6A 3T3

780.466.5532

office@staugustinesedmonton.com