Weekly e-News for Sunday, April 30, 2023
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
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Image Credit: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Maumee, OH
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Dear Friends,
This Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Easter, is a day that the church keeps as Good Shepherd Sunday. We will hear in our scripture readings stories and metaphors of God and Jesus Christ as our good shepherd, who tends to us. In particular, the Gospel will ask us to listen to the voice of Jesus who calls to us.
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St. Augustine's has long been a supporter of Flemingdon Food Bank. The Groove Room raises funds for them through their proceeds and weekly, volunteers from St. Augustine's deliver food donations from Sobeys to the Food Bank.
We've recently learned that Flemingdon is in dire need of food and financial resources. Use of the food bank is up dramatically and they have even turned people away for lack of food.
In response, St. Augustine's is inviting you to make a financial donation to Flemingdon between now and Pentecost, Sunday, May 28. Please make your donation payable to St. Augustine's and earmark it for Flemingdon Food Bank. St. Augustine's will issue donors a tax receipts for their contributions.
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Save the Date!
This year, Leaside turns 110 and we're celebrating on May 7th during our 10:30am service. We'll also be marking our own 77th anniversary. Find a costume or a hat that celebrates our history to wear to church.
If you have pictures or memorabilia from our church life to display, please share it with Ross or Judie.
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GROOVE ROOM COFFEE HOUSE
At the Groove Room on Friday, April 14th we had the largest crowd since starting live performances again last September. Over 50 people attended and $255 was raised for the Flemingdon Food Bank. Ten different acts including 3 new ones performed a variety of music from the 1950's thru to current times.
Don't miss the next one on Friday, May 12th at 7:00 p.m.
We are looking for performers of all skill levels. 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 info@saintaugustine.ca
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. |
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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 2 Corinthians 10:7-18 and Matthew 13:31-33. 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
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, May 7th.
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Thank-you to Alison for all her work in the office, preparing and distributing vestry materials for last week's meeting. Everything was very well organized.
Thanks again to Ross Beer, who has stepped down after a three year term as churchwarden. And thanks again to Gina Davidson, who has stepped down as outreach coordinator. We honoured and thanked both of them at our vestry meeting last Sunday.
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