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Join us for
HOLY EUCHARIST
July 30, 2023 at 7:00am & 9:00am
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
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LOOKING AHEAD
August 6 - The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (Transfiguration Sunday)
August 13 - The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
August 20 - The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
August 27 - The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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Dear St. Augustine's 'ohana,
Each week, we thank those who have given of their time and talent to serve our church and community. We are abundantly blessed! Please take a look at our "thank you" section in this newsletter to see the many ways we come together to be Christ's hands and heart in this world.
With Sunday school starting in just one week, I want to say a special mahalo nui to all who sponsored a Godly Play story. All the fall stories have been sponsored, so we are ready to start Sunday school on August 6. We are so grateful for your support!
Blessings,
Vicar Jennifer
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THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO | |
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Mary Jo Osorio for cleaning the church and providing flowers.
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Maurine Gomes for serving as lay reader last Sunday.
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Cindy & John Sakai, Eileen Hartwings, Kathy Matsuda, Maurine Gomes, George Webb, and Chef Melissa Kaiawe who volunteered at this week's Community Meal and Kayden Valenzuela for providing beautiful music.
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Eileen Hartwings, Lani Bowman, Kara Fernandez, Kathy Matsuda, Kim & Dave Lambrecht, and community members who helped with the Back to School Bash Thrift Store Pop-up.
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Cindy & John Sakai, Maurine Gomes, Patsy Ching, George Webb, and Kim & Dave Lambrecht for helping create a beautiful celebration of Life for Hank and Ilona Guerrero.
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All who so generously sponsored a Godly Play story for our Sunday School curriculum.
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St. Augustine's members who pray for others each week.
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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: Larry Skinner, Ricky Ching, Marie Espinda, Dennis Bader, Maile Kane, 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. Thanksgiving for the lives of Jan Elliott, Eva Nino, and Zach Weger.
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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SUNDAY SCHOOL - Starting up again next week on August 6 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 - Stay tuned for the next event coming soon!
BIBLE STUDY - Bible study meets Fridays at 2:00PM in Walker Hall. The readings for August 4 are: Exodus 34:29-35, 2 Peter 1:13-21, Luke 9:28-36, Psalm 99:5-9
CHOIR - Join us Tuesdays at 5:00 pm to sing through the hymns for the following Sunday. All are welcome!
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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:
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August 6 - Sunday School resumes. Please remind families with keiki!
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August 14-16 - Lani, Kirk, and Vicar Jennifer will be off island for the Diocesan Clergy Retreat.
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August 17-18 - Kirk and Vicar Jennifer will be off island following the retreat.
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August 26, 9:30 am - 2:00 pm - Making a kahili for St. Augustine's with master feather workers in Walker Hall.
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August 26, 5:00 pm- Catered reception in honor of Mary Hanano, following the 5:00 pm beach mass at Kawaihae.
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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.)
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August 28, 4:30 pm - Community Meal.
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September 5 and 6 - Kirk and Vicar Jennifer will be out of town.
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September 23 - Annual Bazaar.
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September 30, 10:00 am - Celebration of life service for Jan Ellison. Visitation is at 9:00 am; service begins at 10:00 am.
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PICTURED ABOVE - On the left: Our wonderful kitchen volunteers! On the right: kids dropped in from the skate park! | |
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JULY COMMUNITY MEAL
Our chef Melissa cooked up some delicious southwestern chili with cornbread! We served over 325 meals, and many came in to the hall to sit for dinner, chat, and enjoy wonderful live music provided by Kayden Valenzuela! Mahalo to all!
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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!
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Here are some additional ways to get involved:
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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.
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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!
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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 | |
BAR SOAP VS. BODY WASH - THE PROS AND CONS!
Everyone knows that bar soap has less packaging than commercial body washes, but what are the other pros and cons?
This article from MindBodyGreen highlights the benefits and drawbacks of each type of soap. It also includes information on what kind of soap might be best for your skin type. More food for thought from our Creation Care team! Mahalo Deacon Lani!
DIY BODYWASH
Try this simple recipe for making your own body wash from bars of soap:
1 bar of soap
2 cups of water
Coconut or olive oil (optional)
Essential oil (optional)
- Boil the water on the stovetop. Once it's boiling, turn it down to medium heat.
- Place the bar of soap in a microwave-safe glass container. Melt it for 20 seconds, then check to see if it's soft. It may need another 10 to 20 seconds after that, depending on the size of the soap bar and the power of your microwave.
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Carefully place the softened soap in the hot water and stir over medium heat until the soap is completely dissolved. If you like, you can add a bit of coconut or olive oil. Stir again.
- If you used an unscented bar of soap, you might like to add a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Stir.
- Let it cool completely and pour into a recycled container that has a pump on top.
- Enjoy!
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ST. AUGUSTINE'S THRIFT SHOP
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THRIFT SHOP POP-UP EVENT
Mahalo to Eileen Hartwings, Lani Bowman, Kara Fernandez, Kathy Matsuda, Kim & Dave Lambrecht, and community members who helped with the Back to School Bash Thrift Store Pop-up!
We represented St. Augustine's well at this community event, offering lots of kids' clothes to families. All proceeds went to Kohala Cares, our partner in keeping Kohala fed.
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THRIFT SHOP 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
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS | | |
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OPEN CIRCLE
Meditation ◦ Listening ◦ Sharing ◦ Connecting
Thursday, August 3 at 5:00 pm at Keokea Park
OPEN CIRCLE is a gathering for conversations about the places in our lives where spirituality meets real life. 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 'āina while reflecting on the beauty of living as well as common difficulties we encounter.
Please join us!
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Know of a community event we can post here? Please email Vicar Jennifer or Kathy Webb: VicarJennifer@staugustineskohala.com or admin@staugustineskohala.com | |
MESSAGES FROM OUR BISHOP
& PRESIDING BISHOP
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