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MORNING PRAYER

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

Third Sunday after Pentecost

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UPCOMING SERVICES

Dear St. Augustine's 'ohana,

The 7:00 am and 9:00 am services will be morning prayer this weekend. I have been under the weather and, out of caution, both Kirk and I will stay home.

At our 9:00 am service this Sunday, our College Award recipients will be presented with awards for the upcoming 2024-25 academic year.

Continuing scholars:

Kara Fernandez

Mark Sahagun

Mark Joshua Salvador

New scholars:

Yvanka Lum

Jayline Salvador

Mahalo to all for your contributions to this fund! Your support means so much. Please come to the 9:00 am service to congratulate our award recipients and give them your best wishes as they continue their educations!

Blessings,

Vicar Jennifer +

UPCOMING SERVICES

June 9 - Third Sunday after Pentecost & College Award Presentations

June 16 - Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

June 23 - Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

June 30 - Sixth Sunday after Pentcost

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

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO

Naly Nakamura for cleaning the church and providing flowers this week.

Virginia Fortner 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, Neil Apana, Rick Jarboe, Alan Reeder, Susan Acacio, 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, 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!

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 for 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 9 - Little Free Pantry Food Drive Bring nonperishable food donations to contribute to the Kapaau' Little Free Pantry.

Sunday June 9 - College Award Ceremony Our Annual College Award presentations. Join us at the 9:00 am service to honor our returning and new students pursuing higher education.

Monday June 10 - 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.

Sunday June 16 - Keiki Sunday Join us for our monthly Keiki Sunday. Children ages 3-10 welcome to join Vicar Jennifer and Deacons at the front of church as we share a Godly Play story during the sermon.

Sunday June 23 - Bishop's Committee Meeting 11:00am - Monthly meeting moved to June 23 (June 16, our regular meeting date, is Father's Day). All St. Augustine's members welcome to attend.

Saturday June 29 - Bag Sale 8:00am to 12:00 pm - Thrift Shop clearance event! Fill a paper bag of clothes to the brim for only $5!

Sunday June 30 - Tiny Church Concert Series 5:30pm featuring Vicar Jennifer Masada (flute), Wendy (flute), Kirk Corey (piano) & Phillippe (violin)

ST. AUGUSTINE'S NEWS

Congratulations to St. Augustine's College Award recipients for the 2024-2025 school year! clockwise from top left: Kara Fernandez, Mark Sahagun, Mark Joshua Salvador, Jayline Salvador, Yvanka Lum.

ST. AUGUSTINE'S COLLEGE AWARD PRESENTATION: JUNE 9

We will be honoring our 2024-2025 College Award recipients at the 9:00 am service on Sunday June 9. Please join us in sending our scholars into their new year!

If you'd like to contribute to the fund, it's not too late! 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 to ask about other ways to donate. Mahalo!

LITTLE FREE PANTRY - FOOD DONATIONS - JUNE 9

We will be collecting food donations for the Kapa'au Little Free Pantry on Sunday June 9 during both services.

Thanks to a generous donation last month, we were able to purchase healthy ready-to-eat meals. Mahalo for your kokua! If you have any questions on what types of food are best for the Little Free Pantry, please ask Deacon Lani.

THRIFT SHOP UPCOMING EVENTS - Save these Dates!



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! 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 (May 23, 2024) features Weekend Pentecost Celebration at The Cathedral, Celebration of New Ministry at Christ Memorial, Preparing for General Convention, Trinity Sunday collection for Camp Mokulē'ia, 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.

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

• 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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