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Join us for
HOLY EUCHARIST
April 30, 2023 at 7:00am & 9:00 am
Fourth Sunday of Easter
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LOOKING AHEAD
May 7 - Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 14 - Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 21 - Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 28 - Pentecost Sunday
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SUPPORTING OUR YOUTH
For 15 years, St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church has supported our youth with scholarships, assisting 33 students with funds to continue their academic or vocational education following high school.
This year, four of our youth are eligible to receive scholarships: two continuing college students and two scholars who are about to graduate from high school.
To 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.
Your gift enables our scholars to:
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Minimize student debt. Costs for college and vocational education continue to rise, and student loans carry a high interest rate. Young professionals with scholarships pay off those loans more quickly and are able to start saving for the future.
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Spend more time studying. Students who work during the school year have to juggle study time or turn down opportunities for extra activities in their academic field. Scholarships can reduce that burden, allowing students to work fewer hours and focus more on their studies.
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Purchase necessary tools and equipment. The proper tools can make all the difference. Scholarships enable students to afford laptops and extra study materials or to invest in quality tools for their trade that will last a lifetime.
Our youth are the future! Please consider investing in their success by giving to the St. Augustine’s College Fund.
To make a donation, you can mail a check to:
St. Augustine’s Church
PO BOX 220
Kapa‘au, HI 96755
You can also donate online:
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Mahalo for your assistance,
The St. Augustine’s College Support Committee
Peter Denman, John Sakai, Kathy Matsuda, Jennifer Masada
2008-2022 St. Augustine’s Church College Fund Support Recipients
Following is a list of Kohala youth who received college support for up to four years, depending on the type of school.
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Jerome Arellano
Ziggy Bartholomy
Maria Colobong
James Colson
Todd Colson
Jordon Ching
Ryan Dollaga
Edhelrose Duldulao
Devon Fernandez
Kara Fernandez
Daniel Fujii
Cecily Fujii
Mai Fujii
Miho Fujii
Kahealani Kaku
Carisa Kanehailua
Chelsea Kanehailua
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Kiana Kometani
Kassie Kometani
Beau Lopez
Shaharazad Gayle Lum
Melanie Matsuda
Mary Josephine Osorio
Selena Osorio
Aoloa Patao
Christian Purdy
Weston Purdy
Mark Sahagun
Melanie Sahagun
Michelle Sahagun
Marygold Salvador
Jacqueline Wong
Ashlyn Van Zandt
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THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO | |
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Melanie Matsuda for cleaning the church & providing flowers.
Kim Lambrecht for serving as lay reader last Sunday.
Shirley Nakamura, Bobbi Akana, Elodia LeMay, MaryAnn Baron, Nany Zepeda, Ginger Gohier, Suzanne Melgart, John & Cindy Sakai, Vicar Jennifer & Kirk Corey, Kathy Matsuda, Lani Bowman, Melissa Kaiawe, Leilani for volunteering at our April Community Meal.
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: Mary Denman, Erin Manuel, Jewel Purdy, Zach Weger, Koa Pauolo, Evan Tolentino, Susan and Dalton Fudge, Eileen Hartwings, Tula Brickel, Becky and Ludwig Simmet, Reni Aʻiaʻi Bello, Kaikoa-Aina Brown, Karen Miller, Marlene & Harry Ching, Annecita Tamayo, Benny Raymond, Lynn Dicus (Kim Lambrecht's brother), Juana Mejia, Jerry Kremkow, Hank Guerrero
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 - 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 - We will be starting in-person gatherings for teens soon! Please stay tuned for further details.
BIBLE STUDY - All are invited to join us for Bible study Fridays at 2:00 pm in Walker Hall. Each week we'll be discussing the lectionary for the coming Sunday, with emphasis on the Gospel reading.
Join is in person or click to attend via Zoom.
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FEEDING WITH FELLOWSHIP & FOOD
Our next Community Meal is Monday, May 22. Please mark your calendar and plan to come sit down for a meal! Our intent is to welcome all: friends, neighbors, strangers, and our church 'ohana to eat and talk story. We extend our hospitality and our love not just by offering a meal, but also by gathering with people in fellowship.
If you or someone you know would like to sponsor a meal, please contact John Sakai, Kathy Matsuda, or Vicar Jennifer.
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HELP NEEDED FOR BAZAAR PLANNING
St. Augustine's Annual Bazaar will take place on September 23!
Would you like to volunteer? Planning is happening!
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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.
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS | |
PICTURED ABOVE (clockwise from upper left photo) — 1. A joyful group of wonderful volunteers gather after the meal for a fun selfie! 2. Our chef, Melissa Kaiawe, put care and love into every part of the meal. 3. A pan stacked with breaded chicken cutlets, ready to be cooked. 4. Our fabulous kitchen crew plated every single meal with pasta, mozeralla cheese, sauce, parmesan chicken, and broccoli. | |
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COMMUNITY MEAL UPDATE
St. Augustine's volunteers provided over 325 hot meals of homemade chicken parmesan pasta & broccoli to North Kohala residents last Monday. Mahalo nui to all the volunteers and to Chef Melissa Kaiawe for partnering with us to help feed our community!
This was the first meal post-pandemic where we offered sit-down dining in Walker Hall in addition to take out meals. It was wonderful to gather in community to share delicious food and talk story.
Community Meals are planned for the fourth Monday of every month, with the next meal on Monday May 22 at 4:30.
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OUR CHURCH IS NOW A GUN FREE ZONE
As discussed and voted upon by our Bishop's Committee, St. Augustine's is included in our diocese's new resolution making our church campus (and all church campuses in our diocese) a gun-free zone.
Please read the resolution and explanation here.
The diocese has provided signs to post in our buildings, and we'll be including a note about this resolution in our Sunday worship materials and on our website.
What this means for us
Posting gun free zone signs is a statement of solidarity with our diocese and sister churches across all islands recognizing that church property must provide safe spaces of peace. The resolution reinforces our ability as a faith organization to articulate our desire for safety and peace on our campus in keeping with the policy of The Episcopal Church. (For details, please read the explanation posted here.)
We are not expected to search or confront members or guests who enter our campus. The "gun free zone" signs are a statement of our belief in the sanctity of human life and our opposition to gun violence.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact Vicar Jennifer at vicarjennifer@staugustineskohala.com or stop by to talk.
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GODLY PLAY TRAINING — NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL CURRICULUM
Last weekend, Youth Ministry Director Kathy Matsuda and volunteer Sunday School teachers Lucas Masada Corey, Kathy Webb, and Michelle White attended Godly Play training at St. James' Church in Waimea.
The result of a lifetime of research and practice by theologian, author and educator, Rev. Dr. Jerome Berryman, the Godly Play® method is a curriculum of spiritual practice exploring the mystery of God’s presence in our lives.
The Godly Play curriculum engages what is most exciting about religious education: God inviting us into scripture and spiritual experience. Godly Play practice teaches us to listen for God and to make authentic and creative responses to God’s call in our lives.
- Godly Play is a creative, imaginative approach to Christian formation and spiritual guidance.
- Godly Play has a Montessori foundation with 40+ years of research and practice.
- Godly Play values process, openness, discovery, community, and relationships.
- Godly Play models the worship life, stories, symbols, and rituals of Christian congregations.
- Godly Play nurtures participants to larger dimensions of belief and faith through wondering and play.
This 18 hour Core Training was a refreshing and reinvigorating weekend for our Sunday School team. In addition to the teaching team, Vicar Jennifer is an experienced Godly Play teacher and established the program at her previous church. This is an exciting development for the youth program at St. Augustine's. Stay tuned for more sharing!
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ST. AUGUSTINE'S NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL
St. Augustine's has launched a YouTube Channel. The channel features weekly services as well as recordings of special events such as the March Essence of Joy concert.
Subscribe and like us at www.youtube.com/@staugustineskohala
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROSE!
Beloved St. Augustine's member Rose Rosimo celebrated her 102nd birthday this week! Rose was an active member for many years.
If you'd like to send a card to Rose, you may email her daughter at Ruth_Rosimo@stubers.org or send a card to 1700 SW Parkwood Dr. Portland, OR 97225
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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
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CREATION CARE TIP
Make some time to read: “20 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint” globalstewards.org. These methods are researched-based, starting with those most effective according to “Union of Concerned Scientists”
Some of the highlights include:
- Embrace a Minimalist Lifestyle
- Reduce Energy Use
- Buy local produce when can
- Reduce Water Use
- Compost food when can
General Principle: Thinking about consuming less may lead to more eco-conscious decisions and lifestyle changes that support a happy healthy home, community, and planet.
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ST. AUGUSTINE'S THRIFT SHOP
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OPEN 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.
VOLUNTEERS
We are currently recruiting volunteers to help work in our Thrift Shop. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Kathy Webb at admin@staugustineskohala.com.
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 & 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Thursdays 8:00 am - 10:00 am and 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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UPDATE ON MASKS
St. Augustine's Covid team recommends the following change in our mask protocol:
- Masks are voluntary inside campus buildings unless you have been exposed to COVID, flu, cold, or other communicable illness.
- Masks are encouraged for those who are immuo-compromised.
- As always, please care for yourself and others by staying home if you are ill. Contact your doctor if you feel sick and get tested if you have COVID symptoms.
- If COVID infections rise, we may need to revisit our masking protocols.
Mahalo for your patience as we continue to respond to changes. Our goal is to keep everyone safe and healthy!
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MESSAGES FROM OUR BISHOP
& PRESIDING BISHOP
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