Fifth Sunday in Lent, Holy Week Schedule, Easter Flowers

St A's Newsletter for Sunday March 22nd, 2026

Fifth Sunday in Lent

Sunday 22nd March 2026

First reading and Psalm
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Psalm 130

Second reading
Romans 8:6-11

Gospel Reading
John 11:1-45

Kid's Church

What is World Water Day?

This Sunday is world water day.

We are going to test our knowledge about water around the world.

Why is it so precious?

Hope all can join in.

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

Parish Updates

Holy Week Schedule 2026

Sunday, March 29th - Palm/Passion 8am & 10am
- We remember Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and the story of his crucifixion. Please bring 'local palms' - branches or fronds.
Thursday, April 2nd - Maundy Thursday 5pm with POTLUCK
- Joining with St Luke's and our Church of South India friends (CSI) we begin our commemoration of the Last Supper with a community potluck. Please bring a dish of your choice. We will then move into a poignant service of foot washing, remembering the last supper, and the betrayal of Jesus.
Friday, April 3rd - Good Friday Stations of the Cross 3pm
- We use a simple poetic booklet to lead us through the stations of the cross remembering Jesus' death.
Saturday, April 4th - Diocesan Easter Vigil 8pm @All Saint's Cathedral (10035 103 St NW)
- Join Anglicans across the diocese for the first service of the Easter season. If you would like to car pool downtown, please contact Rev Stephanie+ There are still some readers required if you can help.
April 5th - The Resurrection of our Lord, 8am & 10am
- We celebrate Jesus' resurrection. We bless easter baskets (info here) at the 10am service.

~ WHAT'S HAPPENING IN OUR PARISH ~

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

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.

GATHERING AROUND THE KITCHEN TABLE

Taking a Break

"Gathering" is due to take a break for a few months.

Our last get together will be on 26th March.

Looking forward to all who can join us.

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

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.

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

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

Sunshine Garden

$20 + 1 hour a month for Membership

The Sunshine Garden has 37 raised garden beds of various sizes and heights for seniors, anyone with disabilities, young people, and children. There are currently four plots available for membership,

The Sunshine Garden exists to provide community, family, and new friendships along with opportunities for sharing experiences, knowledge, and showing youth how food grows. Along with environmental stewardship awareness about sustainable urban agriculture, the Garden supports healthy living, nutrition, and physical activity. Now is a good time to get a plot as the cost of food keeps rising.

We have the convenience of a composing station, rain water collection, a tool shed, and the bonus of some fresh fruit trees.

Garden meetings are held on the 3^rd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the basement of St. Augustine's Anglican Church, 6110 Fulton Road. The next meeting is THIS WEDNESDAY March 18.

The other Wednesday of the month we meet at 6:30 p.m. at the garden. Our membership volunteer hours that are required help to maintain the garden appearance and friendships.

Contact us through the Fulton Place Community League website through the button below.

GROW WITH US

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
Canada T6A 3T3

780.466.5532

office@staugustinesedmonton.com