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Join us for
HOLY EUCHARIST
March 30, 2025 at 7:00 am & 9:00 am
Fourth Sunday in Lent
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Dear St. Augustine's 'ohana,
In our workship services and at our monthly Preaching Congregations Initiative meeting last week, we talked about ways to deepen our spiritual practices. Lent is an especially meaningful time to engage in a spiritual practice.
Below are some resources for you to explore as we approach Holy Week and Easter. These are just a few from a list curated by Rev. Rich Nelson, a poet, spiritual director, Episcopal priest, and fellow pilgrim on The Way (see his website www.followingtheway.me for more). He is faculty at the Virginia Theological Seminary and one of our mentors for the Preaching Congregation Initiative in which members of St. Augustine's are participating.
Ignatian Examen - a daily reflection that looks back on the events of your day. Visit this site to engage this practice:
www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-examen
Centering prayer - seek a deeper spiritual connection in your prayer life: www.contemplativeoutreach.org/centering-prayer-method
Using prayer beads - the repetition will ease you into awareness. Visit this page for details.
Going for coffee or a walk with someone else - spending time talking about things that matter will feed you spiritually as you spend time in connection with others.
Pray the Daily Office - reflect daily on words from scripture. www.northumbriacommunity.org/offices/how-to-use-daily-office
Read or write a poem - the written word at its most evocative state. www.poetryfoundation.org/poems
Mindful movements, walking a labyrinth, or contemplative bodily movement of any kind.
Being in nature or gardening - spend time outdoors in physical activity www.centerforspiritualityinnature.org
Blessings,
Vicar Jennifer
P.S., I encourage you to attend our Holy Week services, which provide rich opportunities for spiritual reflection. Please see the schedule below, and let me know if you have any questions. Next week, I'll tell you more about how each service offers opportunities to deepen our Lenten experience.
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Many thanks for all that you do to show your support for St. Augustine's! Your gifts of time, talent, and funds allow us to be the love of God in our community.
WHY WE ARE HERE
Through our Family & Community Network, we serve North Kohala by:
- Providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming spiritual home.
- Addressing the high cost of living by offering low-cost goods in our Thrift Shop.
- Addressing food insecurity through food preservation education; alleviating hunger by sponsoring the Little Free Pantry and partnerships to assist Kohala Cares and the Kohala Food Hub.
- Serving as a gathering place for collaborative community (music, arts, food, fellowship).
All gifts, no matter the size, make an incredible difference in our community! Mahalo for your support!
Visit the link below to access our secure giving site.
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April 6 - Fifth Sunday in Lent at 7:00 & 9:00 am
April 13 - Palm Sunday at 9:00 am
April 17 - Maundy Thursday at 5:30 pm
April 18 - Good Friday at 5:30 pm
April 19 - Easter Vigil at 5:30 pm
April 20 - Easter Sunday at 9:00 am
Find scripture readings for upcoming Sundays and learn about the liturgical seasons in the Episcopal Church here.
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Lani Bowman for cleaning the church & providing flowers this week and last week.
Maurine Gomes for serving as lay reader last Sunday.
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.
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ST. AUGUSTINE'S PRAYER CHAIN
Please pray for healing, guidance, strength, peace of mind, and comfort for: Sandra Hom; Joseph & David; Ivan; Antonino Barraquiel; William Hoffman; Lonnie & Therese Dicus; Denny Green; Sheila Fujii; Patrick Tanaka; Rosie Pule & ‘ohana of Juana Mejia; Janis Peach; Kinohi Fukumitsu; Rita Masada; Brandon Weber; Kay Bradbury; Suzie Cook; Heidi & Baye Cheikh Kébé; Caroline Doll; Craig Spencer; Koko Purdy; Leighton Purdy; Neal Holter; Linda Leonard Pell; Bruce Soll; all who are affected by wars around the world; Megan Jacoby; Katie Buehner; the people of Maui and the Church of the Holy Innocents; Susan Acacio; Sabrina Lee; Jeannette Hensel; Erin Manuel; Filomena Badua and MJ Sulliban; Guy Kaoo; Reni Aʻi aʻi Bello; Becky & Ludwig Simmet; Annecita Tamayo; Lynn Dicus.
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!
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WEEKLY
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SUNDAY SCHOOL - Lani and Vicar Jennifer will begin offering Godly Play at 3:30 pm on Wednesdays (during Thrift Shop hours) beginning April 2. We’ll invite keiki in our community to hear a Godly Play story, sing, and share a holy meal. Parents are always welcome to attend. Please help us spread the word!
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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.
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CHOIR - Join us Wednesdays at 5:00 pm to sing through the hymns for the following Sunday. All are welcome! Can't make it to choir this week? You can take a peek at the music in the order of worship for this coming Sunday (link is at the top of this newsletter).
MONTHLY
First Sunday of each month
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SPIRIT SCHOOL - Sunday school for adults - Join us for Spirit School, a short session for adults on a topic to enrich our spiritual life. We host two sessions: after the 7:00 am service and after the 9:00 am service. Please let Vicar Jennifer know if there's a topic you're interested in or if you would like to present a Spirit School session.
Second Sunday of each month
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LAYING ON OF HANDS - Receive healing prayers for yourself or another at our 7:00 am & 9:00 am services. Mahalo to Rebecca Bartholomy for offering this important ministry!
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FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS - Please bring shelf-stable, nutritious foods for the Kapa'au Little Free Pantry or donate funds for food to be purchased. Mahalo for your help with this ministry!
Third Sunday of each month
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KEIKI SUNDAY - All keiki (and their 'ohanas) are invited to join us for this once-a-month special service when Vicar Jennifer shares a Godly Play story and keiki can participate at the altar as we share our holy meal together.
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BISHOP'S COMMITTEE MEETING - All members are welcome to join the Bishop's Committee meeting, held in the Sunday School classroom at 10:30 am after fellowship hour. As always, we welcome your questions about our planning and budgeting processes!
Fourth Sunday of each month
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PREACHING CONGREGATIONS INITIATIVE- This program teaches us how to listen to one another and how to speak with others about the love of God. Curious about what is being learned? Ask St. Augustine's lay cohort, Kathy Webb, Kirk Corey, Maurine Gomes, Laura La Gassa, Kim Lambrecht, and John Sakai during fellowship hour or when you see them out and about!
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OUR NEXT FUNDRAISER
Calling all plant enthusiasts and cooks!
MamaJam (May 10) is a community gathering we hosted for the first time last year to celebrate mothers and motherhood. It's also a fundraiser for St. Augustine's, and we are excited to host this event again in 2025!
Please consider helping us make MamaJam a success. Here's how:
Grow some plants that can be sold as gifts. Small plants like succulents, herbs, and flowers are popular!
Cook your favorite food for us to sell. Our auntys make the BEST dishes, which are always at hit at our fundraisers! There is a sign-up sheet in Walker Hall.
Help us find local vendors who sell items mothers would appreciate. We would love to support small operations that benefit our community, like family-owned businesses or local organizations. The fee to be a vendor is only $25. Vendors bring their own 10x10 or 12x12 tent, table, and chairs. If you or someone you know would be interested, please email Kathy Matsuda at kathymaloha@gmail.com or call the church at (808) 889-5390 and leave a message.
Mahalo for helping us make this a sweet community event for all the mamas in Kohala!
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SUPPORT OUR YOUTH
Help us continue our tradition of supporting our youth! Please consider giving to the St. Augustine’s College Fund. Whether you are a local Kohala resident or a friend of St. Augustine’s from elsewhere in the US, your help will allow our students to thrive.
EASTER EGGS READY FOR FILLING
Please consider taking some eggs home to fill with goodies for our keiki to enjoy on Easter morning! As in past years, the empty eggs are available in Walker Hall. Please fill them with candy (no chocolate), toys, or money. Bring them back by Easter morning for the Easter Egg Hunt! Mahalo for adding to the festivities!
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NOTES FROM OUR BISHOP'S COMMITTEE
Planning for MamaJam continues as we seek local vendors for the event. We're also looking for members who can bring food and plants to sell.
Please let us know if you have questions or feedback! Contact any member of the BC or sit in on our next meeting, which will be April 27 at 10:45 am in the Sunday School Room.
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ST. AUGUSTINE'S TEAMS IN ACTION
Our four core teams are hard at work! We're sharing updates each week as our progress unfolds. This week, we have news from two of our teams.
Spiritual Growth Team - Starting April 2, Lani and Vicar Jennifer are starting a new Godly Play offering on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm in the Sunday School room in Walker Hall! Keiki are welcomed to our Godly Play space to hear a story and share a holy meal (crackers and juice). Sessions last about 30 minutes and are designed for keiki ages 4-8. All are welcome and parents can observe our sessions, too. Please help us spread the word!
Community Events & Partnerships Team - building our Family & Community Network - Please spread the word about our Community Meal on March 28, which will be a sit-down gathering to enjoy one another's company.
Mahalo to all members of our Bishop's Committee and all members of our core teams: Buildings & Grounds, Spiritual Growth, Community Events & Partnerships, and Finance & Stewardship. If you are interested in being on a core team or helping with a specific project, please reach out to Vicar Jennifer or any member of the BC.
| | | If you have information to share, please let us know! This newsletter helps us stay in touch in a variety of ways, such as news, requests for prayers, offers of assistance, or information on garden bounty (fruits, veggies) you would like to share. VicarJennifer@staugustineskohala.com or admin@staugustineskohala.com Submissions due by Thursday morning for Friday's newsletter. | |
ST. AUGUSTINE'S THRIFT SHOP
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SHOPPING & MORE!
Every Wednesday from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm, our Thrift Shop offers great deals on wonderful treasures, but people come for more than that. As always, we are also open the first Saturday of the month, so please join us Saturday, April 5 from 8:00 am - 11:00 am.
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INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
Join the fun and serve our community by volunteering at our Thrift Shop. Please spread the word! Folks can contact admin@staugustineskohala.com
| | PICTURED ABOVE - This photo was taken on Friday, March 14, 2025 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Honolulu, where the Diocese welcomed its newest deacons, Erin Richardson Severin and Hannah Lee. They are pictured alongside the Bishop with their presenters, family and supporters. (Photo from Diocesan Support Center) | | |
In this issue of the Hawaiian Church Chronicle (March 27, 2025), catch up on news from around our diocese and read about the House of Bishops gathering held March 19-24 at Camp McDowell in Nauvoo, Alabama. The meeting included discussions of witnessing to the Gospel amid today’s contentious political climate and The Episcopal Church’s future in a secular society. Read about the House of Bishop's gathering here.
Diocese of Hawai'i invites all to attend the 2025 Annual Chrism Mass and Education Day at the Cathedral of St. Andrew on Oahu. The day will begin at 9:00 a.m. with the Chrism Mass and Eucharist, which will include the Renewal of Clergy Vows and Baptismal Vows. The deadline to register has been extended to March 30, 2025. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/tech-spring-2025.
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MESSAGES FROM OUR BISHOP
& PRESIDING BISHOP
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