Third Sunday in Lent

St A's Newsletter for Sunday March 8th, 2026

Daylight Saving Time begins

Put your clocks forward 1 hour before going to bed tonight, Saturday 7th March 2026

Third Sunday in Lent

Sunday 8th March 2026

First reading and Psalm

Exodus 17:1-7
Psalm 95

Second reading
Romans 5:1-11

Gospel Reading
John 4:5-42

Kid's Church

Looking at Lent

This Sunday in Kid's Church our topic will be the story of Moses striking the rock for water to flow,

and how our fears and worries make it hard to trust God sometimes.

We look forward to seeing all the kids there.

Nursery at St. A's

Nursery will be open this Sunday for children under 5 years

For more infomation visit:

http://staugustinesedmonton.com/events/nursery-at-st-as/2025-09-07

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

~ WHAT'S HAPPENING IN OUR PARISH ~

GATHERING AROUND THE KITCHEN TABLE

A Zoom Event - Thursday afternoons 1.30pm - 2.45pm

Good news! “Gathering” has resumed!! You are invited to gather together and enjoy these informal afternoons with friends as we explore and reflect on various aspects of our life of faith--and how this informs the choices we make as we encounter the important issues of today’s world. This fall we will using Bishop Mariann Budde’s book “How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith” to focus our time together. I think Bishop Budde’s will lead us into some very interesting conversations. We will also include other topics of interest from time to time.

Handouts will be send out early each week to help bring a focus to our conversation.

So bring your coffee or tea or “whatever” and gather around our virtual kitchen table.

If you have any questions or want more information, e-mail me at wildrosie7@gmail.com. Please feel free to invite a friend to join us via Zoom.

I'm looking forward to seeing you all each week.

Anne+

Parish Updates

Searching for a New Rector

The Process Begins ...

Step Two:

The Search Committee has been formed.

Our next step is to start the process of putting together a Parish Profile which will form the basis of the document that will go out to potential applicants.

Stay tuned for further information and how you can be a part of the process.

Additional Acoustic Panels for the Lower Hall

The church is exploring the idea of installing additional acoustic panels in the Lower Hall. This would aid in additional absorption of sound waves that would reduce echo, reverberation and background noise thus enhancing sound clarity in the space.

We are starting talks with the persons who provided the panels in the sanctuary and hoping to get the project up and running in the very near future.

You May Be Interested in ....

Participate in the Diocesan Easter Vigil Service

All Saints' Cathedral is once again planning a Diocesan Easter Vigil for the evening of Saturday, April 4. They would love to have folks from many parishes participate! If you can help, please contact RJ at the Cathedral.

Executive Council Summary

The Executive Council met in the lounge of All Saints' Cathedral from 7 pm to 9 pm on February 26.

Bishop's Report: Bishop Stephen highlighted much of the Gospel work being done through the Way in the Wilderness Diocesan workplan over the last month. (If you would like to know more about this important work in the diocese, please see the video from Canon Scott Sharman about our progress HERE.) The bishop noted that there are three dates in the Spring to take note of:

April 4th: The Diocesan Easter Vigil

May 7th: Bishop's Fund Dinner

May 14th: Ordination

Jasper: The Rev. Nick Trussell updated the Executive about next steps in the conversation around the rebuilding of a church in Jasper. CONTEXT: On July 24, 2024, much of the community of Jasper, AB was destroyed in a wildfire, including the churches of St Mary & St George Anglican Church and Jasper United Church. This was a devastating loss for the congregations and for the community at large. Last year, in conjunction with the United Church of Canada, we hired Ms. Anna Bubel as a consultant to facilitate conversations between the congregations and the larger Jasper community. This is a large and complex task. The latest development is that the Municipality of Jasper would like to partner with us for the rebuilding to create a structure that would include worship space, but also community space, commercial space, and housing. The next step is to draft a Memorandum of Understanding with the Municipality to move that conversation forward.

A & F (Administration and Finance Committee) Report: The Executive Council approved an updated Capital Project policy. The project has been forwarded to the Synod Office staff for a communication rollout.

Synod Planning: The Executive Council talked about the form of conversations that will take place at the fall Diocesan Synod. CONTEXT: The 70th Synod of the Diocese of Edmonton will take place on Oct 23 & 24. At this synod, we will be presenting the results of our current Diocesan workplan and inviting significant conversation about what should be in the next Diocesan workplan, which will bring us from 2026 to 2028. We have begun a rhythm of working in two-year increments to further the work of the Gospel in this diocese.

A Way Through the Wilderness Strategic Plan Update

Canon Scott Sharman, Strategic Plan Animator, has provided the following update for early 2026.

Watch the narrated PowerPoint video.

Download the PDF summary.

Happening in our Community

Lenten Book Study on Zoom

L Is for Lifestyle: Christian Living that Doesn't Cost the Earth - Tuesdays March 10 and 17, 2026

A is for Activism, B is for Bananas and C is for Creation: These are the opening three chapters of L is for Lifestyle: Christian Living That Doesn’t Cost the Earth. This book is a thoughtful, practical, and deeply biblical invitation to rethink how we live as Christians in a consumer-driven world. The author, Ruth Valerio, explores how small, intentional lifestyle choices—around food, money, possessions, and energy—can become acts of discipleship that honor both our neighbors and the planet.

This Lenten book study is for those looking for meaningful discussion about stewardship, justice, and faithful living. It is also for those who want to live more simply—not out of fear, but out of love for God and creation. Join us at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10 and Tuesday March 17 on Zoom. Zoom link to follow in the next few weeks.

This study is sponsored jointly by Holy Trinity, Edmonton, and the 5th Mark of Mission Committee. For more information, contact the Rev. Suzanne Oswald.

Senior Living Seminar

Emmanuel Seniors Living Society is hosting an information session for you to learn more about

their new Lighthouse Retirement Community in the west central neighborhood of Inglewood.

Date: March 19th, 2026

Time: 6:30pm

Location: The King's University Library, 9125 - 50^th Street

Refreshments provided

Contact john.hanley@kingsu.ca for more details.

Office Notes

New Office Hours

The office is open to callers on Monday andThursday mornings from 9am to 12pm (sometimes 1pm).

Phone messages are picked up on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.

Email messages are picked up daily.

Tax Receipts for 2025

All tax receipts for 2025 have now been issued.

Parishioners with a registered email should have received their receipt electronically.

All other receipts have been sent out via Canada Post.

If you are experiencing any difficulties opening your receipt online, need a paper copy or have not received a mailed out receipt by the end of the first week of March, please contact the office.

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 our best to keep this information updated.

office@staugustinesedmonton.com

~ 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. Stephanie at rector@staugustinesedmonton.com. Stephanie's day off is Monday, but she is always available for an emergency pastoral need.

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

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

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