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HOLY EUCHARIST

July 23, 2023 at 7:00am & 9:00am

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

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UPCOMING SERVICES

LOOKING AHEAD

July 30 - The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

August 6 - The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (Transfiguration Sunday)

August 13 - The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

August 20 - The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

MESSAGE FROM THE VICAR

Dear St. Augustine's 'ohana,

Last week, we heard the Parable of the Sower, which teaches us that God’s abundance never fails, and it shows up everywhere.

• God’s abundance can show up as the little dill plant that appeared next to Walker Hall.
• God’s abundance can show up as a tiny seed inside us that holds so much divine potential.
• God’s abundance can show up in the way we tend the soil of our hearts, taking the time to remove rocks and weeds and allowing our spiritual roots to grow.
• God’s abundance can show up even in our mistakes when the birds are fed by seeds we tossed carelessly.
• God’s abundance can show up as we become the mindful sower who cultivates deep relationships with all creation for a healthy spiritual harvest.

In this week's Gospel, Jesus explains the kingdom of heaven with a parable about weeds in a wheat field. Listen on Sunday as we discuss this story in relation to our daily lives. How does God help us discern the "weeds" from the "wheat?"

Blessings,

Vicar Jennifer

A FEW REMINDERS

• We are starting our Godly Play Sunday School on August 6! If you are interested in sponsoring a story, please check the list of stories we still need. We are grateful for your support!
• Please fill out the Time and Talents ministries form to help us plan for the future. Mahalo for all you do to make St. Augustine's "a place to BE the love of God and to FEEL the love of God!"

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO

• Juliet Ramos for cleaning the church
• The family of Hank and Ilona Guerrero for providing flowers.
• Melanie Sahagun for serving as lay reader last Sunday.
• Kathy Matsuda and Claire Spindler for hosting a fun Teen Night.
• St. Augustine's members who pray for others each week.
• The many members of St. Augustine's and the community who help sort donations and operate the Thrift Shop.

CARING FOR EACH OTHER

ST. AUGUSTINE'S PRAYER CHAIN

Please pray for healing, guidance, strength, peace of mind, and comfort for: Maile Kane, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, Donna Beumier, Lisa Andrews, Guy Kaoo, Zach Weger, Koa Paulo, Tula Brickel, Becky & Ludwig Simmet, Reni Aʻi aʻi Bello, Kaikoa-Aina Brown, Karen Miller, Marlene & Harry Ching, Annecita Tamayo, Benny Raymond, Lynn Dicus, Juana Mejia, and Jerry Kremkow. Thanksgiving for the life of Tim Beumler.

PRAYER CHAIN VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer to be part of St. Augustine's prayer chain! Contact Patsy Ching or Vicar Jennifer if you would like to:

• Pray for those who have requested prayers
• Be part of the phone tree that helps us know about prayer requests or emergencies

REQUEST PRAYERS

If you or someone you know would like to be added to our prayer list, please email Patsy Ching or Vicar Jennifer. You can request prayers for yourself, your 'ohana, or anyone in our community or beyond. 

During our Sunday services, you can write prayer requests on a piece of paper. Prayers will be read aloud or silently (per your request) during the Prayers of the People.

ONLINE FORM

You can also send us prayer requests through our online form.

Mahalo for your care and prayers!

SUNDAY SCHOOL - Starting up again on August 6th and held each Sunday at 9:00 am with Youth Director Kathy Matsuda.

FELLOWSHIP HOUR - Held Sundays after our 9:00 am service. We gather to enjoy conversation, coffee, and treats in Walker Hall. We've started including some potluck items, so please bring some savory or sweet treats to share if you like! Mahalo to all who have been providing delicious food and to Jeannette Hensel for bringing coffee.

TEEN GATHERINGS - Thank you to everyone who came out for Teen Night last week! Stay tuned for the next event coming soon!

BIBLE STUDY - Bible study meets Fridays at 2:00PM in Walker Hall. The readings for July 28th are: 1 Kings 3:5-12, Psalm 119:129-136, Romans 8:26-39, Matthew 13:31-33,44-52



CHOIR - Join us Tuesdays at 5:00 pm to sing through the hymns for the following Sunday. All are welcome!

UPCOMING CHURCH EVENTS

ST. AUGUSTINE'S NEWS

PICTURED ABOVE - Teens gathered in Walker Hall to eat pizza, make tie-dye shirts, and do some crafts. Mahalo to all who joined us for this fun time of fellowship!

TEEN NIGHT RECAP

From Youth Director Kathy Matsuda and volunteer teacher Claire Spindler who co-led the event:

"It was awesome to hang out & help host such a positive environment for kids to interact. After talking story over Pizza we tried different ways to Tie our Tees & experimented with different Dye color combos. Then we created unique bracelet designs. We coulda sat there all night & chatted while doing the friendship bracelets :)"

The teens who came are active skaters and are excited to wear their tie-dye shirts at the skate park together. We look forward to our next event! If you have a middle school or high school child or grandchild who would like to join, please contact Kathy Matsuda.

KAHILI MAKING

Many hands contributed last Saturday during our session with master feather workers! We've made a lot of progress on the kahili for our sanctuary. Mahalo to all who came to learn, create, and connect.

ABOVE - View this short video about the history of kahili making and some of the now-standard modern adaptations of this ancient tradition.

WE ARE RESTARTING THE CHOIR!

If you sing in church, you're invited to join us every Tuesday at 5:00 pm! We'll be singing the hymns for the following week. No experience is necessary; just bring your voice, your love of music, and a willing heart to sing. Please join us even if you don't want to join the choir but just like to sing our hymns. Mahalo to Kirk for leading us and helping us make joyful sounds! All are welcome!

Here are some additional ways to get involved:

• Start planting and let Dave & Kim know what you are planting.  
• What would you like to bake or cook? Let Patsy know.  
• Start cleaning your house for thrift shop, white elephant, boutique items. We're not ready for them since we have no storage, but giving you a heads up. Let Kathy M. know if you have items. 
• Silent auction items? Contact Susan.  
• Please consider purchasing an EYE tshirt to wear at the Bazaar! See Kathy Matsuda if you're interested.

St. Augustine's Annual Bazaar will take place on September 23!

If you have information to share, please let us know! This is a space to help us stay in touch in a variety of ways, such as news, offers of assistance, or garden bounty (fruits, veggies) you would like to share. Please email Vicar Jennifer or Kathy Webb: VicarJennifer@staugustineskohala.com or admin@staugustineskohala.com

SIMPLE CLEANING TIP

Be green when you clean. Use vinegar, castile soap, lemon juice and baking soda as climate-friendly alternatives for most household cleaning jobs. Dr. Bronner's is a popular affordable castille soap available in a variety of scents (included unscented!) and can be found at Long's and KTA.

Also consider buying refillable cleaning products to avoid unnecessary plastic packaging. And instead of paper towels, use fabric or microfiber cloths.

THRIFT SHOP POP-UP EVENT

Join us TODAY! at Kohala's Back to School Event from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Kohala High School. We will have a Pop-up Bag Sale with kids clothes. Please spread the word: fill a bag of keiki clothes for just $5! All proceeds from this Thrift Shop sale go to our partner, Kohala Cares, which distributes bags of groceries to our neighbors in North Kohala.

OPEN HOURS

The Thrift Shop is open Wednesdays from noon - 6:00 pm and also on the first Saturday of the month from 8:00 am - 11:00 am.



DONATIONS

St. Augustine's is grateful to the community for the many items generously donated to our Thrift Shop! We accept donations when the Thrift Store is staffed by our volunteers.

Please bring your items during these times:

Wednesdays 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Thursdays 8:00 am - 10:00 am

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

COMMUNITY GROUP

for listening and sharing while connecting with 'āina

WHAT ---> The new group is called "OPEN CIRCLE"

WHEN ---> Thursday, July 27 at 5:00 pm at Keokea Park

OPEN CIRCLE is a gathering for conversations about the places in our lives where spirituality and real life meet. All are welcome to cultivate open awareness of our connections with one another and nature.

OPEN CIRCLE is not church or group therapy. It is a time set aside to practice quiet contemplation together and to share and listen. We will hold space for human connection as part of 'aina while reflecting on the beauty of living as well as common difficulties we encounter.

Each meeting will last about 45 minutes and will include quiet time, brief sharing, and listening (you won't be required to speak!). Please join us!

Know of a community event we can post here? Please email Vicar Jennifer or Kathy Webb: VicarJennifer@staugustineskohala.com or admin@staugustineskohala.com

• View Bishop Fitzpatrick's Monday message & Wednesday lesson.

• Listen to Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's podcasts on "The Way of Love."

• Read Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's message "Habits of Grace."

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