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This Sunday, November 8 God's "Abundant Love in Scarce Times." On Sunday, Nov. 8th, St. Augustine's will broadcast an hour-long Facebook Live telethon to culminate our Annual Giving Campaign and celebrate All Saints' Day (delayed a week due to Hurricane Zeta). The broadcast will be comprised of live video, pre-recorded segments from "friends" of St. Augustine's, and music videos featuring the people and ministries of our parish. Please tune into the St. Augustine's Facebook page on Nov. 8th from 9:15 to 10:15 (and replayed from 11:30 to 12:30) for this celebration of All Saints' Day and important reminder of God's "Abundant Love in Scarce Times." Here's a link to the St. Augustine's Facebook page. Or listen live by calling (888)958-7272 at 9:15 am and entering this code: 756651412 Services This Sunday we will only offer all three celebrations of the Holy Eucharist: 8:00 am Rite 1, 10:30 am Rite 2, and the Spanish Mass at 12:30 pm. All of the previous precautions for in-person worship will continue: mask wearing, social distancing, contact tracing sign-in, hand sanitizing, etc. All of these services will also be available live (and later recorded) on the St. Augustine's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/staugmet Please make the choice that is best for you and your family's health and safety.  You can also dial in and listen to the live broadcast by dialing (888)958-7272 and then entering these codes:
8:00 - 378733931 10:30 - 268405152 12:30 - 231855260 8:00am Service Bulletin 10:30 am Service Bulletin Formation 45 (Sunday School for Kids and Adults) The Christian formation class (for 6th graders through adults) will spend the first three weeks of October discussing different ways people of faith have come to understand the existence of evil. If you've ever wondered why bad things happen to good people, plan on spending three Sundays from 9:15 to 10:00 am in a Zoom conversation group, here's the link: Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76028313979?pwd=U1pWME5iRFBnempmSXp1UjJ4K1JFUT09 Meeting ID: 760 2831 3979 Passcode: f45 New on our Website-Preparing for Sunday! Access this Sunday's lectionary readings at your convenience, and then reflect and pray over them at any time. You'll find an overview, scripture backgrounds, a reflection and prayer starter to enhance your worship experience. Just click on the "Preparing for Sunday" link on our home page (Tip: We are using "Track 2"): http://www.staugustinesmet.com A BUMPER CROP FOR THE PUMPKIN PATCH Thanks to God's abundant love, beautiful pumpkins, great weather and a "crop" of dedicated volunteers, the St. Augustine's Pumpkin Patch had a record breaking year, grossing $71,000 and netting $32,000 (less a few expenses) for the church's ministries. This is more than DOUBLE what we budget for this event each year. While folks came for the pumpkins, they also left with delicious pumpkin bread ($1,500 in sales!), cute face masks ($560!), awesome jewelry ($415!) and even buying every carving kit we had ($1 465!) Thousands of people visited our Patch this year, with so many expressing appreciation for being able to come and sharing stories of their regular visits from past years. It is clear that the Patch helped the community in healing from the stresses and trials of 2020 It has perfectly illustrated for us that even in times of perceived scarcity, God pours His love out for His children and is always with us. A celebration of the success of this event would not be complete without grateful acknowledgment of the many parishioners and friends of St. Augustine's who made it possible. From the unloaders- and those who prepared the delicious hot dogs and chili which followed- to those who staffed the Patch, baked bread, contributed homemade items for sale and managed the important administrative details- so many people came together for the good of the church and the community. Well done, good and faithful servants! The St. Augustine's Pumpkin Patch will stand out as one of the comforting certainties in an otherwise uncertain time. For Sound Government, Book of Common Prayer, Page 821 O Lord our Governor, bless the leaders of our land, that we may be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to other nations of the earth. Lord, keep this nation under your care. To the President and members of the Cabinet, to Governors of States, Mayors of Cities, and to all in administrative authority, grant wisdom and grace in the exercise of their duties. Give grace to your servants, O Lord. To Senators and Representatives, and those who make our laws in States, Cities, and Towns, give courage, wisdom, and foresight to provide for the needs of all our people, and to fulfill our obligations in the community of nations. Give grace to your servants, O Lord. To the Judges and officers of our Courts give understanding and integrity, that human rights may be safeguarded and justice served. Give grace to your servants, O Lord. And finally, teach our people to rely on your strength and to accept their responsibilities to their fellow citizens, that they may elect trustworthy leaders and make wise decisions for the well-being of our society; that we may serve you faithfully in our generation and honor your holy Name. For yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all. Amen.
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