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HOLY EUCHARIST

August 13, 2023 at 7:00am & 9:00am

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

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UPCOMING SERVICES

LOOKING AHEAD

August 20 - The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

August 27 - The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 3 - The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 10 - The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

MESSAGE FROM THE VICAR

Pondering the potential in each of us to be Christ's body in the world.

Dear St. Augustine's 'ohana,

Our hearts are heavy with the devastating news from Maui. The people there suffer with so much loss, trauma, fear, an uncertainty. God calls us to be present with them, to hold them in our prayers.

Our sister church, the Church of the Holy Innocents, was located on Front Street in Lāhainā where the fires destroyed so much. But the fires did not destroy faith. I received an email from the Rev. Bruce DeGooyer, whose words express the transformational hope that comes to us from our beloved Christ. He says, "It is all very overwhelming right now, but God is good and I know that new life will rise from these ashes. St. Augustine’s is an ohana near to my heart, and I very much appreciate the pule. Please share my aloha with the people there."

Please know that your prayers are a tangible salve for the people in Maui. Many have asked what we can do; our prayers carry strength, calm, and healing grace of Christ. We have also heard from our Bishop, who shared this message:

"The Episcopal Diocese of Hawaiʻi is coordinating immediate Diocesan relief efforts to the Lāhainā Fire disaster through the Diocese’s A Cup of Cold Water (ACCW) (a separately incorporated subsidiary of the Diocese that serves the houseless on Maui).

Make an online donation through the Bishop’s Pastoral Fund on the website of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaiʻi (the funds will be gathered and sent to ACCW). (Please note that you will need to create an account through Tithely.)

Mail checks to: A Cup of Cold Water

2140 Main St.

Wailuku, HI 96793

This is to help with immediate needs. The recovery efforts will take a very long time." — Bishop Bob

This coming Sunday, St. Augustine's will take a special collection for this fund to go directly for assisting people affected by the fires on Maui.

A prayer for those facing wildfires

O God, our refuge and strength,

our help in times of trouble.

Have mercy on the lands

damaged by fires.

Have mercy on the lands

where the weather has destroyed livelihoods.

Protect those who evacuate houses,

and strengthen those who rebuild hope

so that entire communities

may face the future without fear.

Amen.

Blessings,

Vicar Jennifer

P.S., Our community partner, Kohala Cares, will donate next week's grocery funds to assist people in Maui. Mahalo nui to Peter Pomeranze for doing this! Please note that there will be no grocery distribution on August 15.

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO

The Acacio 'ohana for cleaning the church and providing flowers this week.
Mary Jo Osorio for cleaning the church; Benny Raymond for providing flowers last week.
Kim Lambrecht for serving as lay reader last Sunday.
All who so generously sponsored a Godly Play story for our Sunday School curriculum.
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: all the people of Maui, Church of the Holy Innocents in Maui and Vicar Bruce DeGooyer, Arcadio & Filomena Badua, Kalani, Cassidy & Matt Kehoe, Olin Kane, Erin Manuel, Larry Skinner, Marie Espinda, Dennis Bader, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, Lisa Andrews, Guy Kaoo, 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.

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!

REQUEST PRAYERS

ONGOING EVENTS

SUNDAY SCHOOL - Held each Sunday at 9:00 am with Youth Director Kathy Matsuda. This week's story is The Holy Bible.

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 - Stay tuned for the next event coming soon!

BIBLE STUDY - Bible study meets Fridays at 2:00 pm in Walker Hall. No Bible Study on August 18th.

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

UPCOMING CHURCH EVENTS

EVENTS CALENDAR ONLINE

Church events (and events we are hosting on our campus) are on our website calendar of church events here. Here's a rundown of upcoming dates to note:

August 14-16 - Lani, Kirk, and Vicar Jennifer will be off island for the Diocesan Clergy Retreat.
August 17-18 - Kirk and Vicar Jennifer will be off island following the retreat.
August 20 - Bishop's Committee meeting at 11:00 am.
August 26, 9:30 am - 2:00 pm - Making a kahili for St. Augustine's with master feather workers in Walker Hall.
August 26, 5:00 pm - Catered reception in honor of Mary Hanano will be held at Kawaihae (following the 5:00 pm beach mass).
August 27, 5:30 pm - St. Augustine's will host a mini-concert (Kirk, Vicar Jennifer, Wendy Hindley, and Suzanne Melgart) with potluck to follow in Walker Hall. (See poster below for details.)
August 28, 4:30 pm - Community Meal.
September 5 and 6 - Kirk and Vicar Jennifer will be out of town.
September 23 - Annual Bazaar.
October 14, 10:00 am - Celebration of life service for Jan Ellison. Visitation is at 9:00 am; service begins at 10:00 am.

ST. AUGUSTINE'S NEWS

SUNDAY SCHOOL HAS STARTED AGAIN!

We had a wonderful beginning to Sunday School last week! Our program started with the Godly Play The Circle of the Church Year story. In this story, children learned about the church calendar from Advent to Christmas to Epiphany to Lent to Easter to Pentecost and back again to Advent. The hands-on nature of this Montessori-based curriculum makes for an engaging and fun time together.

After our Sunday School story-time we had a "feast" and made a craft, then joined Vicar Jennifer and Deacon Lani for sharing of the Eucharist. Please join us this Sunday for the story of the Holy Bible. All children ages 3-10 welcome. Every Sunday at 9:00 am in Walker Hall.

CLICK ON THE VIDEO LINK ABOVE to hear Yvanka Lum's speech to St. Augustine's about her experience as a youth delegate at EYE.

EPISCOPAL YOUTH EVENT UPDATE

Mahalo to everyone who supported our youth delegate, Yvanka Lum, to attend the 2023 Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) in Maryland last month.

Yvanka shared her insights and appreciation for the experience during our Sunday July 30th 9AM service. To rewatch, please click on the video above. Her speech was inspirational and a further testament on the importance and profound impact that nurturing and supporting our youth can make.

THE JOY OF SINGING!

If you sing in church, you're invited to join us every Tuesday at 5:00 pm! We go over the hymns for the following two weeks. 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

WWF'S Living Planet Report

The 2022 Living Planet Report is a comprehensive study of trends in global biodiversity and the health of the planet. This flagship WWF publication reveals an average decline of 69% in monitored wildlife populations since 1970. While conservation efforts are helping, urgent action is required if we are to reverse nature loss. Learn more here by watching the video below.

ST. AUGUSTINE'S THRIFT SHOP

THRIFT SHOP HOURS

The Thrift Shop is open Wednesdays from noon - 6:00 pm and also on the first and third Saturday of the month from 8:00 am - 11:00 am. We are excited to add another Saturday to our Thrift Shop schedule! Mahalo to Iris, Carol, and Mavis for staffing this additional day!

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