Fourth Sunday in Lent, Search Committee, Easter Flowers

St A's Newsletter for Sunday March 15th, 2026

Fourth Sunday in Lent

Sunday 15th March 2026

First reading and Psalm
1 Samuel 16:1-13
Psalm 23

Second reading
Ephesians 5:8-14

Gospel Reading
John 9:1-41

Kid's Church

What Makes St A's special?

This week we'll be talking about St. A's and putting some ideas on paper about our church - we'll reflect on what we love about it and what special qualities it has.

And, we'll be making paper stuffies!!

Hope you can join us!

Feel free to bring a real stuffy is you wish.

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 ~

Searching for a New Rector

The Process Continues ... and we need your views

The Search Committee has been formed.

The first Search Committee meeting was held on the 8th of March with the view to begin the process of putting together the Parish Profile. This document will form the basis of the information that will be advertised to potential applicants. Each person / group of people have taken responsibility for the various sections that will be included in the profile.

The Search Committee is quite large but, it is believed, each member will bring something valuable to the table. Members are:

Steve McAuley, Mikaela Hanley, Joe Sparling, Pat Jameson, Megan Crane, Christa McMillan, Amy Kellestine, Annie McKitrick, John Vandenbeld, John Hanley, Aaron Parker, Amanda McAuley. Cheryl Tyler and Israel Flesaker.

A survey has been created so that anyone can express their opinion on a number of sections that are included in the profile. A link to complete this survey is below:

https://forms.gle/MQ1BGmmwgRYB2iau8

Flip charts with the same questions (and markers) will be in the Lower Hall during Coffee Time this week and next, if anyone wishes to add their views in this manner, and Simone is going to use the questions to get input from attendees at Kids’ Church as well.

We look forward to hearing from as many parishioners as possible.

Easter Flowers for St A's

Are you able to help towards decorating our church for Easter??

Donations are being accepted towards the flowers that will adorn our church during the Easter period.

Contributions will be accepted by cheque, online using tithe.ly or via e transfer to office@staugustinesedmonton.com.

If you would like to dedicate a donation please inform the office or put the information in alongside your donation.

Blessings from Rev Stephanie and the Altar Guild

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+

Up and Coming at St A's

Simple Supper - March 2026

Friday 27th March beginning at 6pm

A warming meal as we head into spring ...

This month's menu:

Chicken Pot Pie

Blueberry Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream

(Blueberry Grunt for those from the Maritimes!!)

Adults are $10 / children 12 and under free

Cash, debit & credit payments are accepted.

All are welcome!! Please bring a friend if you know someone who might appreciate a homemade meal and companionship.

Looking forward to seeing you there - lower hall at St A's beginning at 6pm

Parish Updates

You May Be Interested in ....

Edmonton's 46th Annual Good Friday Outdoor Way of the Cross - Good Friday, 3rd April 2026 @ 10am

"Whatsoever You Do: Seeing, Naming and Protecting the Rights of People as Part of Creation"

Start Location: 10821 - 96th Street, Sacred Heart Church

The Outdoor Way of the Cross is an ecumenical prayer event marking the suffering and death of Jesus. It is a time to reflect on how the gospel values of Jesus apply to individual and public life today. This year's theme is based on Matthew 25:40 "Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."

People of all faith traditions are welcome to attend. The 1.5 kilometre walk is reasonable for most ages and ability levels. Free street parking is available near the start location at Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples. A light lunch (soup, bannock, coffee and tea) will be provided at Sacred Heart Church after the final station. Donations of non-perishable food items for local food banks are also welcome and can be dropped off at the start of the walk.

If you require further information, contact:

outdoorwayofthecross@gmail.com

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

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.

Emergency Preparedness

Be ready when disaster strikes

HERE (Hardisty Evolving through Research and Education) is holding an emergency preparedness information session on Saturday 21st March at Capilano Library.

This is a free informational event about what to do in the event of fire, flood, tornados, and other disasters.

Emergencies come in all shapes and sizes and can be caused by many factors. Learn about the risks to health and home, community hazards, and how to make a plan to keep you and your loved ones safe.

Doors will open at 12.15pm; the session will last 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Presented by Amanda Sobierajski, Information & Engagement Specialist, Be Prepared Team, Government of Alberta.

If you would like to reserve a spot the Eventbrite link is:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emergency-preparedness-be-ready-when-disaster-strikes-tickets-1984333089688?aff=oddtdtcreator

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.

The Messenger - March 2026

Now available!

Download the March 2026 issue of The Messenger, a collection of news and stories from the Dioceses of Athabasca and Edmonton.

Click here to receive a print copy of The Messenger or change your subscription address. The Messenger and the Anglican Journal are mailed to subscribers for a suggested donation of $15/year.

The Messenger welcomes story ideas, opinions (Letters to the Editor), and photo submissions relating to news and events of the Dioceses of Athabasca and Edmonton. 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 once a month, except in July and August. Please send submissions for the May 2026 edition to anglicanmessenger@gmail.com by April 7.

Download the Messenger

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
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780.466.5532

office@staugustinesedmonton.com