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Weekly e-News for Sunday, March 5, 2023
THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT

Image Credit: Chad Elberson Photography
Dear Friends,

As we continue our Lenten journey we will welcome the Rev'd Dr. Arthur Boers as our guest presider and preacher this Sunday.

Our next bible study will be held on Wednesday, March 8th at 7:00 p.m. and will be led by the Rev'd Canon Dr. Andrew Sheldon.

Take care,

Alison
 
News from the Community
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Tom Fitches - Funeral Details
 
We wanted to share the news of Tom Fitches passing last week on Ash Wednesday. Quite a few members of St. Augustine's will remember Tom as he substituted as Music Director prior to Marcus' tenure.

To read the announcement issued by the Rev'd Andrew Federle, Rector of St. Clement's where Tom served as Music Director until 2015, please click here.

The funeral service will be held at St. Clement's on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 11am.  Please click here for further details.
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Vestry 2023 - Save the Date!
 
The date for the annual Vestry meeting has been finalized.  It will be held on Sunday, April 23rd and will take place in person after the Sunday service in the Worship Space. 
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Jane Tearne has brought in books from Rev. Pamela Lucas's library that she thought might be appreciated by members of St  Augustine's.  They are a mix of topics on spirituality, prayer, saints and philosophers.
 
They can be found in the narthex on the back table. Please help yourself. If you see a title a friend might enjoy, please take it for them.
 
If anyone has a particular interest in Feminist or Liberation theology, please speak to Jane directly, as Pamela had a number of books on these subjects which Jane would happily bring for you.
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GROOVE ROOM
 
We had around 40 people attend the last Groove Room. Highlights were an 8 year old Elvis impersonator, a first time performance by a parishioner, a singalong of some old time songs and a Persian Love Cake and Valentines cookies.
 
Don't miss the next Groove Room on Friday April 14th!

Groove Rooms are presented on the 2nd Friday of the month. Our previously 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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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
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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Online Study Resources
 

The next Bible Study will be held on Wednesday, March 8th.  The readings to be discussed will be Exodus 17:1-7, Romans 5:1-11 and John 4:5-42.  Download the readings here

For the Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. meetings, please connect as follows:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89239131475?pwd=UUdlMGdKV1k5a212Sm1jUHRLcmpZdz09
Meeting ID: 892 3913 1475
Passcode: 636878

Online Worship Options
Worship from St. Augustine's can be accessed from our website HERE
Weekly Bulletin Announcements
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 

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. service will be held on Sunday, March 5th, 2023.
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