St. Augustine's weekly update

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Undécimo domingo después de pentecostés

Join us in person this Sunday for services with precautions, or watch via St. Augustine's website or on Facebook.

Con sus debidas precauciones, únete a nosotros en persona este domingo para los servicios litúrgicos, o acompáñenos en línea a través del sitio web de St. Agustín o por Facebook.

http://www.facebook.com/staugmet

Readings | Lecturas

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COVID-19 Protocols August 5, 2021
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Indoor Gatherings
(Services in Church and any events in Byrd Hall or the Parlor)

• Wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds and follow with sanitizer.
• Wear a Mask. 
• Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet between yourself and others.
• For the time being, any events that are currently on the Church Calendar remain reserved. 
• Space may only be reserved for new meetings/events that concern Church Matters (No outside groups or personal meetings/events). As always, all requests for building use must be approved by Rector.

Worship Guidelines:

Contact Tracing

• Upon entering the church, all persons will write their names and phone numbers on the Contact Tracing notebook.

Holy Communion

• Consecrated Eucharist wafers will be provided in small paper cups – No Communion Distribution by hand and No distribution of Wine. Altar Guild Members will prepare the cups having practiced appropriate Hand Washing and sanitizing Hygiene and will wear Gloves in addition to Masks.
• Approach the altar rail maintaining proper distance from others; Apply Hand sanitizer; Take a cup containing a consecrated wafer; Return to your seat; At the Invitation, all will consume their wafers simultaneously.

The Peace

• Greet one another in the Peace of Christ with no Physical Contact (refrain from hugging, shaking hands, etc.).

Singing

• For the time being, singing is allowed while wearing masks and maintaining distance from others (this includes Choir Members).

Offertory

• For the time being, Ushers will continue to pass the collection plate and bring it forward.

Lay Readers

• Lay Readers may remove their masks ONLY while reading the lessons and during Prayers of the People.

Gospel Procession

• Acolytes will NOT carry the gospel book nor hold it for the Clergy member.

Dismissal

• Clergy will not greet at the door of the church. Instead, they will be available outside in the Courtyard for those who need to speak with them.


The above protocols are subject to change as needed to maintain a safe environment and to help in preventing the spread of the Caronavirus in our community.

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School Supplies
Utiles escolares

It's that time again! Our partners in mission have requested a few supplies. Here is the email from their principal, Audrey Easley: 

“Thank you so much for reaching out regarding school supplies! Our students could use the following items: pencils, highlighters, headphones/earbuds, Expo markers, glue sticks, backpacks(regular and mesh), and red or grey sweatshirts without hoods. We appreciate the support of your church members.”

Items can be brought to the Resource Center and will be delivered to Bissonet on August 9th. Call Susan Scotton for questions.

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¡Es ese momento otra vez! Nuestros socios en la misión han solicitado algunos articulos escolares. Aquí está el correo electrónico de su rectora, Audrey Easley:

“¡Muchas gracias por contactarnos con respecto a los útiles escolares! Nuestros estudiantes pueden usar los siguientes artículos: lápices, resaltadores, audífonos, marcadores Expo, pegamento en barra, mochilas (regulares y de malla) y sudaderas rojas o grises sin capuchas. Agradecemos la ayuda de los miembros de su Iglesia ”.

Los útiles escolares se pueden traer al Centro de Recursos y se entregarán a Bissonet el 9 de agosto. Llame a Susan Scotton si tiene preguntas.

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The Bishop is Coming!
¡El Obispo vendrá!

Our Bishop, The Right Reverend Morris Thompson will visit St. Augustine’s on Sunday August 29th for the 10:30 service. If you or someone you know is interested in being Baptized, Confirmed, or Received into the Episcopal Church on that day, please contact Fr. Brad as soon as possible so that preparations can be made.

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Nuestro Obispo, El Rt. Revdo. Morris Thompson, visitará San Agustín el domingo 29 de agosto para el Celebrar la Santa Misa de las 10:30 am. Si usted conoce a alguien que quiera ser bautizado, confirmado o recibido en la Iglesia Episcopal ese día, comuníquese con el Padre Brad lo antes posible para que se haga la preparación adecuada y correspondiente.

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A BIG Return to BIG Breakfast!
¡Buen regreso del GRAN desayuno!

The first Sunday of every month has been Big Breakfast Sunday for many years, but the event was put on hold by the COVID pandemic. The St. Augustine's community is thrilled that this beloved tradition has returned and we are one step closer to "normal"! 

Taking appropriate precautions, the Big Breakfast crew geared up on Sunday, August 1st and prepared a delicious feast of eggs, sausages, biscuits, and grits for about 25 attendees. 

A big thanks to Andre Roques, Jimmy Scotton, Danny Flemming, Martha Gauze, Jeanne Roques Blanchard, Eleanor Hennemann, Kay Poole, and R.J. Coats for all of their hard work!

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El primer domingo de cada mes ha sido un domingo especial de desayuno durante muchos años, pero el evento fue suspendido por la pandemia de COVID. ¡La comunidad de San Agustín está encantada de que esta amada tradición haya regresado y estamos un paso más cerca de la "normalidad"!

Tomando las precauciones adecuadas, el equipo del Gran Desayuno se preparó el domingo 1 de agosto ofreciendo un delicioso banquete de huevos, salchichas, galletas y sémola para unos 25 personas.

Un gran agradecimiento a Andre Roques, Jimmy Scotton, Danny Flemming, Martha Gauze, Jeanne Roques Blanchard, Eleanor Hennemann, Kay Poole, and R.J. ¡Abrazos a todos ellos por su arduo trabajo del domingo!

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Sunday Christian Formation
Formación Cristiana dominical

The Chosen continues this week with episode 7, “Invitations.” Please join us next week for the final episode!

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El Predilecto "The Chosen" continua esta semana con el episodio 7 "Invitaciones". ¡Únete a nosotros la próxima semana para el episodio final!

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Security Update
Actualización de seguridad

St. Augustine's security alarm access codes for the church, Byrd Hall, and the school building will be changing August 16. If you are using the current codes and require access after this date, please contact the office at (504) 887-4801.

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Los códigos de acceso a la alarma de seguridad de San Agustín para la iglesia, el Byrd Hall y el edificio de la escuela cambiarán el 16 de agosto. Si está usando los códigos actuales y necesita acceso después de esta fecha, comuníquese con la oficina al (504) 887-4801.