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Join us for
HOLY EUCHARIST
May 17, 2024 7:00 & 9:00 am
Pentecost Sunday
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May 26 - First Sunday after Pentecost
June 2 - Second Sunday after Pentecost
June 9 - Third Sunday after Pentecost
June 16 - Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
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,
May 19, 2024 marks our celebration of Pentecost, an important day in our church year. Pentecost comes from Greek word pentekoste which means fiftieth. Each year, we observe Pentecost fifty days after Easter. This Sunday, I'll tell the Godly Play story "The Mystery of Pentecost."
Pentecost is the story of the disciples receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit, which they experienced as a rushing wind and the sensation of being lit from within, their tongues aflame with the power to speak different languages. Pentecost depicts the enlightenment of the disciples (followers & learners), who were transformed by the Holy Spirit into apostles (messengers & teachers).
The Pentecost story isn't just about the apostles; it includes us. Sent by Christ, the Holy Spirit flows through each of us. In every moment, we can choose to tune in to feel, think, and act through that holy presence. We are called to embody the teachings of Christ. As a friend reminded my today, this is a powerful invitation indeed. Knowing we are so invited, how will we respond?
At the end of every Godly Play story come the "wondering questions," meant to remind us that God invites us to live the Way of Love:
- I wonder how you felt God's presence this week?
- I wonder what is your favorite part of the story?
- I wonder how you discovered yourself in this story?
- I wonder how you experienced God in this story?
These are just a few examples of "wondering questions," which
help us understand our relationship to the story, with God, and with one another. Children and adults alike learn much from Godly Play stories, which help us open our hearts and minds to the essence of the stories of our faith. I hope you'll join me on Sunday as we wonder together!
In Christ,
Jennifer
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THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO | |
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Patti Trussel for cleaning the church and providing flowers this week.
Virginia Fortner for serving as lay reader last week.
St. Augustine's members who helped set up and take down tents, serve food, and clean up during Rose Rosimo's funeral last week.
Kathy Matsuda for leading and organizing Mama Jam and all of the St. Augustine's members, friends and family who helped to make Mama Jam a success!
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, Jason Wells, MariaElena Martinez, Linda Pell, 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, Tula Brickel, Becky & Ludwig Simmet, Reni Aʻi aʻi Bello, Kaikoa-Aina Brown, Marlene & Harry Ching, Annecita Tamayo, and 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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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 this week!
CHOIR - Join us Wednesdays at 5:00 pm to sing through the hymns for the following Sunday. All are welcome!
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Sunday May 17 - Keiki Sunday - at the 9:00 am service, featuring the Godly Play story about the Day of Pentecost and an opportunity for keiki to sit at the communion table.
Monday May 13 - Kohala Quilting Group 3:30-6:30 pm, Join Nicole Gomes and her quilting group to create your own quilt square for Kohala's Community Quilt. All are welcome and no experience required.
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MAMA JAM MAHALOS - A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
Big thanks to everyone who came out to make our first Mother's Day mini-bazaar, Mama Jam, a success! The sun was shining, the music was lovely, and the aloha was flowing. Special thanks to Kathy Matsuda for organizing the event, to all of the musicians and vendors for creating a beautiful sense of community, the many helping hands behind the scenes, and Jeanne Cooper & Ginger Gohier for capturing these photos. See you at our Annual Bazaar in September!
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MOTHER'S DAY
We celebrated Mother's Day last Sunday and surprised mamas with long-stemmed roses at the end of service. Mahalo to Ginger Gohier for capturing these sweet moments. To watch this service or any service any time, visit our Youtube channel!
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ST. AUGUSTINE'S COLLEGE AWARD FUND
We are reviewing applications for the 2024-2025 College Award Fund. If you'd like to contribute to the fund, please visit our online giving site and be sure to select College Support Fund in the dropdown box. Please contact Cindy Sakai with any questions or other ways to donate. Mahalo!
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GODLY PLAY UPDATE & PHASE II FUNDRAISER
We are eight months into our new Montessori-based Godly Play Sunday School curriculum, and it has been a fantastic start! Mahalo to everyone who has supported the program by sponsoring stories and sending their keiki.
Godly Play stories are designed to ignite imaginations and expand children’s understanding of our Creator. The story props are key, made with quality materials, built to be used for many decades of spiritual storytelling. We have completed the fall stories and are now raising funds to purchase the spring stories and purchase shelving to create a special storytelling area in our Sunday School classroom.
Vicar Jennifer has created a Godly Play sponsorship notebook that is available in Walker Hall. Please take a look to get a sense of the materials we need to purchase.
If you feel called to sponsor a story or part of a story, please do! You can sponsor a story by signing your name (and the amount you want to contribute) in the notebook. You can also sign up to sponsor a story using this link. Please select a story (or building materials for shelving) you would like to sponsor.
Sunday school is open to all keiki ages 3-10 and takes place during the 9:00 am service in the Sunday School room. Feel free to contact Vicar Jennifer or Youth Director Kathy Matsuda with any questions. Mahalo for your continued support or our keiki and our future generations!
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ST. AUGUSTINE'S THRIFT SHOP
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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
We've been building our team, having welcomed several volunteers over the past month. It's exciting to see our new volunteers diving in and making such a huge difference in our Thrift Shop! Stay tuned in the coming weeks for photos and stories about our growing Thrift Shop group.
Many hands make light work! If you'd like to volunteer to sort on the main thrift store team or the kids team, please email church administrator Kathy Webb. Mahalo to everyone's hard work for keeping the thrift store running and a vital resource to the church and community!
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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 (May 9 2024) features an article on St. Augustine's Hawaii Wildfire Prevention Presentation and updates on the General Convention.
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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. | |
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS | |
MESSAGES FROM OUR BISHOP
& PRESIDING BISHOP
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