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Second Sunday after Pentecost

Join us in person this Sunday for services with precautions (see below),
or watch via St Augustine's website or Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/staugmet

Readings for Services

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Updated COVID-19 Guidelines

Dear all,

With the recent news from the CDC regarding masking of vaccinated individuals, the following changes will be implemented at St. Augustine’s with the support of the diocese. These changes will be fully implemented on Sunday May 30th.

• Masks will no longer be required for fully vaccinated individuals. We will also not require social distancing. However, those who have not been vaccinated, because of health reasons, personal decision or vaccine eligibility, will be required to wear masks and maintain their own social distance. We will not check vaccine cards nor will we designate special areas for non-vaccinated persons. But please be aware of children under 12 years of age who cannot be vaccinated. Your honor is their safety.
  
• Congregational singing will be allowed. Choir members who are fully vaccinated will not be required to wear a mask. If a choir member or congregant is not vaccinated, they must remain masked.
  
• Please maintain hand hygiene protocols.
  
• Communion will be given by hand by the priest and can be consumed at the time of reception. Communion will continue to be offered in individual paper cups as has been the practice during the time of higher-level restrictions. The altar rail will not be used at this time and hand hygiene should be practiced by all who receive. The common cup (wine) will not be shared.
  
• The offering plate will be passed.
  
• Youth/Children’s formation will follow the state K-12th school and daycare guidelines regarding masks and distancing.
  
• We will maintain online worship and formation opportunities for those who feel safer gathering virtually.

In this transitional time, we must remain sensitive to the needs and continual pastoral concerns of those who worship with us. Some individuals may wish to remain masked for any number of reasons. Although we strongly suggest vaccination, we must remain aware of the issues that are a part of this transitional period, especially with older children who are just now eligible to receive.

Blessings+
Fr. Brad

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MOSA

Men of St. Augustine,
 
It has been a long time coming but we are now able to meet for fellowship in Byrd Hall. We will have slight meal restrictions but we have figured out a great meal, individually wrapped and ready for enjoyment.
 
So, join us June 8th at 6:30 in Byrd Hall. We will have Pulled Pork sandwiches, coleslaw, bag chips (variety to choose from) and cookies!!
 
We have the option to play some games or if you all want to watch a movie on the big screen we can do that too! In fact, our meeting is on June 8th one day after D-Day. Do you all want to watch Saving Private Ryan or other relevant film? I can bring my large screen and projector if we want to go BIG!!!
 
Let me know and more importantly come out and join us back in full force in Byrd Hall.

- Tim Gagliano

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Sunday Adult Christian Formation

The Chosen is a TV series based on the true stories of the gospels of Jesus Christ. There are 8 episodes in Season 1, and we will watch them together over the summer. You don't need to watch in order, and it's OK to join at any time. A charismatic fisherman drowning in debt. A troubled woman wrestling with real demons. A young tax collector ostracized by society. A religious leader questioning his faith tradition. Join us as we watch episodes together and discuss the director's view of the gospels. The videos vary in length. We will start with Episode 1 on June 13 at 9:15. Episode 1 is titled “I Have Called You By Name,” and is a look at Mary Magdalene and her life before she meets Jesus and Jesus' future apostles. All are welcome, children and teens encouraged.

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Message from Canon Duckworth

The Rev. Ben Sanchez to be Received into the Episcopal Church on
Saturday, June 5 at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine's, Metairie

By the Grace of God,
The Right Reverend Morris K. Thompson, Jr.
Eleventh Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana
will receive the Holy Orders of

the Rev. Ben Sanchez

into the Episcopal Church

on Saturday, the fifth of June
two thousand and twenty-one
at ten o'clock in the morning.

St. Augustine's Episcopal Church
3412 Haring Rd.
Metairie, Louisiana

Your presence and prayers are requested.

Clergy: White Stoles

Those attending will be required to follow all COVID guidelines.

The service will be livestreamed on the
St. Augustine's Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/staugmet

The Rev. Canon Shannon Duckworth
Canon to the Ordinary
The Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana

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Benjamin's Reception

The Vestry and ECW are planning a reception to celebrate the ordination of Benjamin Sanchez on Saturday, June 5th at 10am. Please check out our Sign Up Genius link and sign up if you are interested or call Susan Scotton.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C45A5A82FAAFA7-benjamins

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Prayer Requests

Prayer Requests for the bulletin should be submitted to Kate Smith. Names on the Prayer List will be removed after 4 weeks but may be renewed as needed.