Join us for

HOLY EUCHARIST

June 23, 2024 7:00 & 9:00 am

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

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UPCOMING SERVICES

June 30 - Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

July 7 - Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

July 14 - Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

July 21 - Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Find scripture readings for upcoming Sundays and learn about the liturgical seasons in the Episcopal Church here.

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO

Michelle White for cleaning the church and providing flowers this week.

Maurine Gomes for serving as lay reader last week.

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 who are affected by the Israel/Hamas war and wars around the world, Katie Buehner, Tim, Susan Acacio, Jeannette Hensel, Sabrina Lee, Rachel and Hoku Lancaster, Erin Manuel, the people of Maui and the Church of the Holy Innocents, Arcadio & Filomena Badua, Lisa Andrews, Guy Kaoo, Becky & Ludwig Simmet, Reni Aʻi aʻi Bello, Kaikoa-Aina Brown, Annecita Tamayo, and Lynn Dicus. Thanksgiving for the life of Harry Ching and prayers for Marlene and ohana.

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 - For children ages 3-10, every Sunday morning at 9:00 am with Youth Director Kathy Matsuda.

FELLOWSHIP HOUR - Every Sunday after our 9:00 am service. We gather to enjoy conversation, coffee, and treats in Walker Hall. 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 - No teen night during July and August!

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

UPCOMING CHURCH EVENTS

Sunday June 23 - Bishop's Committee Meeting 11:00am - Monthly Bishop's Committtee meeting. All St. Augustine's members are welcome to attend.

Monday June 24 - Kohala Quilting Group 3:30-6:30 pm, Join Nicole Gomes and her quilting group to work on Kohala's Community Quilt. All are welcome and no experience required.

Saturday June 29 - Bag Sale 8:00am to 12:00 pm - Walker Hall. Join us for this Thrift Shop clearance event! Fill a paper bag to the brim for only $5! Buy 2 bags and get the third bag free!

Sunday June 30 - Tiny Church Concert Series 5:30 pm featuring Kirk Corey (piano), Wendy Hindley (flute & recorder), Philippe Levy (violin & viola), and Jennifer Masada (flute).

ST. AUGUSTINE'S NEWS

ROAD CLOSURE THIS SUNDAY

Akoni Pule Highway will be closed for Go Skate Day from Kapa'au Post office to Kamehameha Park from 10:00 - 10:30 am this Sunday, June 23. If you are attending the 9:00 am service, please join us for fellowship in Walker Hall following service. Enjoy some coffee, light pupus, and conversation for a few minutes until the road reopens!

CALL FOR BACKGROUND ACTORS FOR KOHALA SHORT FILM!

Lucas Manuel-Scheibe, grandson of Martina Manuel, is a young filmmaker whose family is from Kohala and who created a Kohala oral history film titled "This Is Kohala," which aired on PBS Hawai'i in March 2024.

This month, Lucas is shooting a new film about Kohala called "Kealoha Disappears" and he needs your help! Background actors are needed for:

• June 27 (before sunset): Kuleana Rum's Sugarcane fields at the bottom of Upolu Point Rd by Upolu Airport.
• June 28 (morning): St. Augustine's Church.
• June 30 (evening): Hub Barn at the Kohala Resilience Hub in Hawi.

RSVP REQUIRED IN ORDER TO GET SPECIFIC TIMES. No acting experience is needed. One day or all days availability is OK! All ages are welcome—he hopes to have as many people from the Kohala Community there as possible!

If you or someone you know might have any interest in being a part of the film, please do not hesitate to reach out with further questions at catechristiansen1@gmail.com or text or call (801)-231-6002! 

THRIFT SHOP UPCOMING EVENTS - SAVE THE DATE!



Saturday, June 29, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm in Walker Hall - Our sorting teams are working hard to prepare for this Bag Sale. Bag Sales happen a few times a year and are exactly what they say - shoppers can fill an entire bag full of clothes for only $5! Buy 2 bags and get the 3rd one free! Be sure to mark your calendars!

Mahalo to everyone's hard work to keep the Thrift Shop running as a vital resource in our community!

NEWS FROM THE DIOCESE OF HAWAI'I

Stay up to date with our brothers and sisters across the diocese! The latest issue of the Hawaiian Church Chronicle (June 13, 2024) features Bishop's message on the General Convention, How to Write a Resolution Video, Class of 2024 and Bishop's Award Recipients and more!

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 Submissions due by Thursday morning for Friday's newsletter.

COMMUNITY EVENTS & INFO

• 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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