Weekly e-News for Sunday, January 15, 2023
THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
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Image Credit: Wikipedia Commons
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Dear Friends,
This Sunday is the celebration of the Baptism of Jesus. We will hear about Jesus' own baptism and we'll have an opportunity to renew our own baptismal vows. Throughout, we will be reminded that we too are beloved children of God.
On a more personal note, I have some news to share with the parish. I have been working for some time with the bariatric clinic at Providence Health. I've opted to pursue weight loss surgery through a procedure called gastric bypass. I was cleared by the clinic over Christmas to proceed to surgery and I was offered the surgical date of February 14 this week. I have been in touch with Bishop Kevin's office throughout this process and will share more when we have more information from him about parish coverage while I'm on leave. The recovery period is 4-6 weeks off work.
Take care,
Megan
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GROOVE ROOM
Don't miss out on the next Groove Room, Friday January 13th at 7pm.
Groove Rooms are presented on the 2nd Friday of the month. Our previous recorded Virtual Groove Rooms will continue to be available for viewing ONLINE.on our Groove Room You Tube channel.
The Groove Room is always looking for new performers. Don't be shy - come on out and play. Invite any musical friends to come out and play. It is a very supportive venue that is especially kind to first time performers. For more information please contact Mike Rapson at music@saintaugustine.ca. |
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Vestry 2023 - Save the Date!
The annual Vestry meeting is fast approaching and preparations have begun. The meeting is scheduled for Sunday March 5th and will take place in person (for first time in 2 years!) after the Sunday service in the Worship Space.
Committee chairs have been contacted and the deadline to submit the reports to the church office is Sunday February 12th.
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Condo Updates
A neighbourhood group has incorporated and consolidated their efforts to oppose the development. Their name is the Bayview Broadway Good Planning Inc. and they registered as the only party, along with the City, eligible to formally oppose the project. To support this work, they need to raise funds to cover the costs of legal support and consultants. They have raised $120,000 so far; the goal is $250,000 to fully fund the project. Members of the parish who might wish to donate can do so by clicking HERE for instructions and options. Please read a letter from the group by clicking HERE |
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This LEGO model indicates the relative heights of two proposed condo units near our church. The view is looking north east from south west of Bayview and Eglinton. Red blocks indicate condo proposals or buildings scheduled but not yet under construction.
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God of peace and justice,
we pray for the people of Ukraine today.
We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons.
We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow,
that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them.
We pray for those with power over war or peace,
for wisdom, discernment, and compassion to guide their decisions.
Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear,
that you would hold and protect them.
We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
Amen.
From Archbishops Justin Welby and Stephen Cottrell
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If you would like to support relief efforts for Ukrainian refugees, we commend to you this program through PWRDF and the National Anglican Church of Canada. CLICK HERE
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The Monday session meets at 2pm and the Wednesday session meets at 7pm. New participants may join at any time.
The readings to be discussed will be Isaiah 9:1-4, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 and Matthew 4:12-23. Download the readings here
For the Monday at 2pm meetings, please connect as follows:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89963738012?pwd=NjNXeXhaUnZJbGRBcGduVmpEeUh0UT09
Meeting ID: 899 6373 8012
Passcode: 718862
For the Wednesday at 7pm meetings, please connect as follows:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89239131475?pwd=UUdlMGdKV1k5a212Sm1jUHRLcmpZdz09
Meeting ID: 892 3913 1475
Passcode: 636878
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Worship from St. Augustine's can be accessed from our website HERE
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Weekly Bulletin Announcements
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Prayer Requests: It is helpful for the prayer leaders to have names and requests in advance - please direct them to the church office early in the week if possible. Last minute requests may be added on Sundays to the list at the back of the worship space.
Church offerings: Thanks to all who are keeping up with their regular offerings. Please be advised that regular PAR donations are encouraged because they reduce accounting work for volunteers and provide a predictable stream of income. You can also donate online from our website, by clicking HERE
Update from the Rev'd Louise Dightam: It has been announced that our former student, the Rev'd Louise Dightam, will be ordained a priest on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 4:00pm in the parish of Prince of Peace, Wasaga Beach. Given the distance and uncertain winter weather, Louise has arranged for the service to be livestreamed by Zoom. You can log into the session using this URL:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5967334284?pwd=L1c0MFNldmJXUUpKYSswT0dSalVUQT09
Meeting ID: 596 733 4284 Passcode: 7054295242
Egg Cartons and Used Postage Stamps: The food bank is always in need of empty egg cartons to replenish them with fresh eggs. Used postage stamps are collected to support the Leprosy Mission. Both items can be left on the table in the Narthex.
Spoken Eucharist Service: The next 8:30 a.m. services are scheduled for:
Sunday, January 15, 2023
Sunday, February 5, 2023
Sunday, March 5, 2023
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Thanks so much to Chris, Matthew, Andrew, and Abby, who volunteered to serve as kings and carry that star during our Epiphany drama. You helped make the service playful and fun.
Thanks to Tim and Bente, who came in this week and took down all the Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany decorations and stored it away for another year. Thanks for all your help making the worship space ready for the new year.
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