St A's Newsletter for Sunday August 23rd, 2026
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Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

St. Augustine's Anglican Church
St A's Newsletter for Sunday August 23rd, 2026
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday 23rd August 2026

First reading and Psalm
Exodus 1:8-2:10
Psalm 124

Second reading
Romans 12:1-8

Gospel Reading
Matthew 16:13-20

Kid's Community and Nursery are Taking a Break over the Summer Period

Kid's Community and Nursery are Taking a Break over the Summer Period

These programmes will resume in September - stay tuned for the start up dates

Coffee & Cake after the 10am service

Coffee & Cake after the 10am service

Please join us if you can ... as Eileen Perlau will be leaving us for pastures new

Eileen Perlau, a very long time member of our congregation, sadly is leaving us.

She is moving to Calgary to be closer to her family.

A simple reception of cake and coffee will be offered after the 10 o'clock service.  

This is an opportunity to say goodbye to Eileen and to offer our blessings as she begins her new incredible journey.

We hope you will join us

Help Give Buyé Families Access to Medical Care

Help Give Buyé Families Access to Medical Care

Every year in September, the Diocese of Edmonton raises money to purchase medical cards for households in our partner diocese in Burundi

Each $5 we raise gives an adult and all children in their care access to medical care and 80% off medical bills for a year. Many of these households are led by grandmothers caring for orphaned grandchildren. They survive by subsistence farming and often can’t afford necessities. The Diocese of Buyé has identified access to medical cards as the most pressing need in the communities they serve. In 2025, we raised enough to provide life-changing medical care to 1451 households. Let’s keep it up!

You can donate in September at your church and on our website. There are no administration fees, so 100% of your gift goes directly to families in need.

~ WHAT'S HAPPENING IN OUR PARISH ~

~ WHAT'S HAPPENING IN OUR PARISH ~

Summer Schedule Continues ...

Summer Schedule Continues ...

10am service only

Summer is our church Sabbath time.

The 8am services will resume in the autumn the Sunday after the Labor Day long weekend.

Liturgically, we are in "the Season after Pentecost": it is the time of the Spirit.
Where are you seeing God around you?  If you are adventuring, what new capacities are the challenges opening up in you?  Who are you meeting and how is the Spirit renewing you in relationship?

Church Shed Roof Repairs

Church Shed Roof Repairs

Work is set to begin, hopefully, the week of the 24th August.

We require new fascia and soffit repairs as well as re shingling before damage becomes too extensive.

The tree growing wild beside the shed (left side when facing) is also to be cut back / removed as, in addition to it's overgrowing habit, the root is very close to the foundations of the annex building.

Thank you to Clayton Ernst for organising this project.

 

 

St A's Job Posting is Live

St A's Job Posting is Live

The Bishop of Edmonton invites applications for the full time position of Rector of St. Augustine’s of Canterbury in Edmonton, Alberta.

St. Augustine's is a family-sized community church in East Edmonton. We rest in the Anglican tradition, celebrate the tension of diverse gifts within community, and take our presence in the neighbourhood seriously. We are interconnected. We are multicultural - hosting Kinyemulengue and Malayalam services. We are Jesus people. We are a space to heal, grow, pray, and discern a life in wholeness.

To learn more about the parish or for application information, please click HERE.

You May Be Interested In ...

You May Be Interested In ...

An Event in our Community

An Event in our Community

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Breakfast

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Breakfast

All Saints' Cathedral (10035 103 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0X5) is looking for individuals interested in serving the wider community on Thursday mornings in October-March, from 8 am to 10 am, through our community breakfast ministry. Ministry includes preparing and serving breakfast and providing a warm, safe space for the community to gather throughout the cold months of the year.  

 

If you are interested in participating in this volunteer ministry, please contact Dean Alex at dean@allsaintscathedral.ca.

Volunteer Opportunity: Spiritual Care

Volunteer Opportunity: Spiritual Care

CapitalCare is seeking compassionate volunteers to support the spiritual and emotional well-being of residents in long-term care.

Volunteers may spend time visiting residents, offering companionship, listening to life stories, supporting spiritual practices when appropriate, or simply helping someone feel seen and connected. Volunteers from a variety of faith traditions, as well as those comfortable supporting people of different or no religious backgrounds, are welcome.

This is a meaningful opportunity to build relationships, learn from the wisdom of older adults, and help residents remain connected to the greater Edmonton community.

To learn more about volunteering with Spiritual Care at CapitalCare, please contact Jorge, Chaplain: jorge.robleto@capitalcare.net or (780) 700-5715.

Happening in our Community

Happening in our Community

Grief Share Programme

Grief Share Programme

Tuesday afternoons 1:00-3:00 pm starting September 15th and ending December 8. Located in the Sunshine Room (downstairs) at Grace United Church (6215 104 Ave Edmonton Alberta). 

The GriefShare Program is a 13 week Christian based video and workbook based program that discusses the stages of grief and helps you move through your journey.

You can come to all sessions or a few. Videos available online if you are unable to come to every session. 

Facilitators from Grace United Church will be there to watch the videos with you and guide group discussions. All discussions are confidential.

Information about the program available. https://www.griefshare.org/?srsltid=AfmBOor0Od26EsNIL-eEsDjvzvefRiSLGmLhiKeMmSzbmUEUTgJOSvpF.

You can register online at https://find.griefshare.org/groups/301369 or contact the Grace United Church office at grace.united@shaw.ca or 780-466-0916. 

Office Notes

Office Notes

Summer Office Hours

The office is open to callers on Monday & Thursday mornings from 9am to 1pm (excluding Monday bank holidays)

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

Email messages are picked up every second to third day.

During periods of extreme heat, office hours are reduced as the space gets more than warm even with the fans going!!

Church Calendar

Church Calendar

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 our best to keep this information updated.

 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. 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