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Join us for
HOLY EUCHARIST
March 24, 2024 at 7:00 am & 9:00 am
Palm Sunday
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10:30 am every Sunday after the 9:00 am service.
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Holy Week Services
March 28 - Maundy Thursday at 5:30 pm
March 29 - Good Friday at 5:30 pm
March 30 - Easter Vigil and Baptism at 5:30 pm
March 31 - Easter Sunday and Baptism 9:00 am only followed by egg hunt & Easter brunch
Find scripture readings for upcoming Sundays and learn about the liturgical seasons in the Episcopal Church here.
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Dear St. Augustine's 'ohana,
As we come to the end of Lent for this year, take a moment to think about where this season has taken you. How did it feel to attend to your inner Lenten journey?
Perhaps you worked through a particular struggle; maybe you sailed through the weeks with ease and grace. Whatever the nature of the journey for you, I hope the season has gifted you with time to reflect on some of the themes Jesus invites us to ponder.
Here are a few of the topics woven throughout our scripture lessons and prayers these past weeks:
In the wilderness, shed excess baggage
Walking through Lent reminds us that in many ways we are on a wilderness journey. While we may not encounter actual lions, tiger, or bears (serpents, vipers, or snakes), we all face difficulties and uncertainties. These are the things that bite, causing pain and suffering. On our walk with Jesus, we're invited to shed that which we no longer need: fears, habits, frustrations, hardened hearts.
Prepare and nurture
“Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.” We are born with the seed of Christ planted inside. During Lent, we prepare ourselves to nurture that seed, allowing the old shell to fall away. With hearts emptied of the world and filled with God's love, we sprout and grow. We become the plant, the bounty, the bearers, and the sharers of God's goodness.
Seek wisdom
‘Imi na‘auao. Jesus teaches us to navigate from our na'au, from the center of our soul selves. From this place, we discover we are connected to God, imbued with Divine love. Just as Moses lifted up the serpent, Jesus is lifted up to remind us that we are part of the goodness of God's creation. During Lent, we seek the wisdom that reminds us that believing in Jesus means believing in our goodness by confronting our mistakes while remembering, in faith, the goodness God knit into our souls.
Live in the present moment
Lent reminds us that true faith is something we live, not something we merely hold or have. Indeed, Jesus teaches us that the only way to live faith is in the present moment. Like Peter, we may find that we are living in the past and in the future — not in the present moment. Jesus teaches Peter (and us) live in the present moment by dropping our assumptions, our attachments, and our expectations, living by faith instead. We are drawn into living our faith through God's love, which shows us through the wilderness.
Surrender to transformation
Life's wilderness can be a gentle place as well as a fierce landscape. Through it all, God's agape love accompanies us. Sometimes we experience it as gentle love; sometimes agape love is a crucible that forges us, forms us in glorious ways.
The fire of agape love is the same fire that made the ashes we shared on Ash Wednesday. In that fire, we live only in the present moment. In that fire, the pain and separation are scorched, burned away, and transformed. What remains is the essence of the Lenten season: we are invited into sacred transformation, following the Way of the Cross to be in loving unity with God and one another.
This brings us to Palm Sunday. Its story combines Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem with the Good Friday events of his persecution and death on the cross.
The Palm Sunday / Good Friday story reveals a day of contrasts: light and dark. Joy and terror. Resistance and surrender. Life and death. This is the day Jesus give his life so that Christ consciousness can be born into the world.
Christ consciousness lives in the world through us. How will we be the hands and heart of Jesus? On Easter morning, we will be invited to allow the miracle of the risen Christ to inspire and guide us. To prepare for these joys, we are invited to walk with Jesus during Holy Week. I hope you'll join me for this sacred journey.
Blessings,
Vicar Jennifer
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MESSAGE FROM THE
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MAHALO FOR YOUR WARM WELCOME!
Jeanne Cooper, our deacon-in-training doing her year of fieldwork here, is grateful for all who have introduced themselves to her so far and please say hi when you see her at the Thrift Store on Wednesdays and first Saturdays. You can reach Jeanne by text, phone call, or email at 808-348-4012 and hulajeanne@gmail.com. Mahalo!
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THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO | |
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Cindy & John Sakai for cleaning the church this week.
Melanie Sahagun 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: All who are affected by the Israel/Hamas war and wars around the world, Martina Manuel, Rico Bowman, Tracy Lahue, Leolani Oliver, Patsy Ching, Kim & Johnny, Bob & Mary Jakielski, Rose Queckel, the Fuertes 'ohana, Richard, Virginia and Perie Daniels, June Potochnik, Rachel and Hoku Lancaster, Motaz Aziz, Jeannette Hensel, Anne Medve, Sabrina Lee, Tom Leonard, Linda Leonard-Pell, Erin Manuel, all the people of Maui, Church of the Holy Innocents in Maui and Vicar Bruce & Sylvia DeGooyer, Arcadio & Filomena Badua, Lisa Andrews, Guy Kaoo, Tula Brickel, Becky & Ludwig Simmet, Reni Aʻi aʻi Bello, Kaikoa-Aina Brown, Marlene & Harry Ching, Annecita Tamayo, Lynn Dicus, and Juana Mejia.
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 - 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 - Stay tuned for the next event coming soon!
CHOIR - Join us Wednesday, March 20th at 5:00 pm to sing through the hymns for the following Sunday. All are welcome!
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TODAY! Friday, March 22, 2:00 pm - Learning about our faith Please join us for a four-week course focused on the theology, beliefs, and traditions of the Episcopal Church. Taught by Vicar Jennifer, this course is for anyone curious to explore and deepen their faith while learning more about the Episcopal Church. If you would like to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church or reaffirm your baptismal vows when Bishop Bob is here on April 14, please join us! Please let Vicar Jennifer know if you are interested.
TONIGHT! Friday, March 22, Friday Fun Night - Ukelele Class, Dinner & Teen Night! 5:30 - 6:00 pm - Ukelele Class, 6:00 - 6:30 pm - Dinner, 6:30 - 8:00 pm - Teen Night
Saturday, March 23, 9:00 am - Folding Palm Crosses
All are invited to join us for folding palm crosses in Walker Hall.
Sunday March 24, 5:30 pm - Mini Music Concert - Stacey Mastrian
Join us for an evening of vocal music performed by soprano Stacey Mastrian, accompanied by pianist Kirk Corey. See poster below for more details and please share with your Kohala friends!
Saturday, March 30, 9:00 am - Easter Egg Coloring
All are invited to join us for dyeing Easter Eggs in Walker Hall.
Sunday, March 31, after 9:00 am service - Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch
Requesting people to fill plastic eggs for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Empty plastic eggs will be available in Walker Hall. Please fill with money, candy (no chocolate please), little toys. Bring filled eggs Easter morning before church starts and leave in Walker Hall. Thank you for making this a fun event for our keiki!
Sunday, April 14, 9:00 am - Bishop Bob visits St. Augustine's! We're looking forward to welcoming Bishop Bob to Kohala once again. While he's here, he will lead our 9:00 am service, preach, and confirm or receive members into the Episcopal Church. We'll host a lunch after the 9:00 am service, after which he will meet with the Bishop's Committee. Please let Kathy Webb or Vicar Jennifer know if you would like to help with the food or in the kitchen for Fellowship Hour.
Friday, May 10, 11:00 am - Celebration of Life and Holy Eucharist for Rose Rosimo, followed by a reception in Walker Hall.
Saturday, May 11, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm - Mama Jam
A celebration of Mothers! We are starting to plan our Mother's Day themed mini-bazaar in May. We will have tables for church members to provide baked, cooked items. Profit goes to church. Thrift store will be open. We are looking for vendors that provide items people can buy for moms. Table space $25. We are also looking for cut flowers, glass vases, potted plants for gifts. We are looking for volunteers to make flower arrangements. If you are interested in donating items or time please contact Kathy Matsuda. See poster below and please share with your Kohala friends!
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FINAL WEEK! VOLUNTEER TO HELP ON CAMPUS
Mahalo to folks who have volunteered to take the lead on some campus projects! If you can help out with any of these efforts, please contact the people listed below:
- Clean the walls in Walker Hall - Kathy Webb & Vicar Jennifer
- Organize the kitchen in Walker Hall - Ginger Gohier
- Remove weeds and invasive plants from the cemetery - Ginger Gohier & John Sakai
- Weed and prune terraced gardens (Biblical healing plants) - Kim Lambrecht
- Wash windows and screens in Thrift Shop and Walker Hall - George Webb
- Polish brass and silver in the church - Maurine Gomes
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Power wash / repaint parking lines & steps - Dave Lambrecht
We won't be scheduling a work day. Instead, folks can come when it's convenient for them. We'll miss the fellowship time of working together, but we've found it is much easier for people to help out on their own schedules. Working together can still happen! Consider making it a fun gathering by working in pairs. Scheduling is still easy and you get the bonus of having a work buddy!
If you would like to help, contact Kathy Webb at admin@staugustineskohala.com and let her know which project you plan to work on. We'll make sure you have the supplies you need when you arrive. Mahalo for helping with these efforts to make our campus look amazing!
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ST. AUGUSTINE'S THRIFT SHOP
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PICTURED ABOVE - Our wonderful Thrift Shop volunteers Cindy Sakai (cashier) and Loretta Lee come every week to assist our customers. Eileen Hartwings and John Sakai do much of the heavy lifting to help sort donations. Mahalo to all who contribute their hearts, time, and effort! | |
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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 - 6:00 pm
Thursdays 8:00 am - 11:00 am
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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 (Mar. 8 2024) features important news, events, and information, including:
Annual Chrism Mass & ChurchBiz Event. Our diocese's annual Chrism Mass & ChurchBiz (formerly Spring Training) Event will be Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Cathedral of St. Andrew. The theme for this event is "Lessons Learned" as we take a look at the impact recent catastrophies have had on our churches in the Diocese. Both COVID and the Maui wildfires have presented many challenges that we continue to learn from.
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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 Submissions due by Thursday morning for Friday's newsletter. | | |
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ECO FRIENDLY EASTER EGG HUNTS, DYES & CHOCOLATES
Think differently this Easter, keeping the environment in mind!
There are some great options to make your celebrations more sustainable:
- Repurposed Easter Baskets
- Dyeing Eggs with simple mixtures of vinegar and olena, beets, onions and grape juice
- Creative ideas for organic chocolate and basket fillers
Check out the dye recipes and more great ideas by clicking the Hop To It! button below.
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS | |
MESSAGES FROM OUR BISHOP
& PRESIDING BISHOP
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