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March 7, 2025

3/7/2025

In this issue...

Vicar's message - Jesus’ 40 days in the desert - Through the stories we hear in Lent, and through the very times we are living, God invites us to take what we learn in solitude and bring it into community—to heal, to reconcile, to be part of something greater than ourselves.
A New Community Meal! - Tuesday, March 28, 2025 at 5:30 pm - Kohala Cares and St. Augustine’s are excited to announce our next joint venture! Together, we're hosting a community meal at Walker Hall. Enjoy a buffet-style, sit-down dinner featuring vegetarian lasagna, salad, and garlic bread, prepared by Peter Pomeranze and volunteers.
Craft Night! - Learn to Crochet - Wednesday, March 12 at 6:30 pm - All are welcome to join us for a fun night of creativity and community as we learn to crochet. No experience necessary; we'll provide the yarn!

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March 5, 2025

3/5/2025

In this issue...

Ash Wednesday service - March 5 2025 at 5:30 pm - Imposition of Ashes with Holy Eucharist

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March 1, 2025

3/1/2025

In this issue...

Vicar's message - How does God transform you? That's an extraordinary idea for those of us whose days feel mostly ordinary. If we listen to what Jesus is saying, we'll hear an important message in the story of his transfiguration. If we widen our view, we'll see the transforming power of God's presence in us and among us in every moment.
Preparing for Lent - You are invited to our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper this coming Tuesday, March 4 at 5:30 pm. We'll feast, spend time together, and talk about the upcoming Lenten season.
Ho'imi Pono (Seeking Righteousness) - Saturday, March 8, 2025 - 8:00 am - 2:00pm - You are cordially invited to participate in a training session where you will explore the Hoʻimi Pono Diocesan Curriculum and learn how to present it effectively.

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February 22, 2025

2/22/2025

In this issue...

Vicar's message - Paul point out that as "seeds," we are made of God's glorious and miraculous potential. God loves us and wants to see positive potential unfold in each of us. Realizing our potential starts with our personal choices. Let us nurture the seeds of potential love!
Bearing faithful witness - A letter from House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris
Tiny Church Concert! Hear music for two flutes and piano by J.S. Bach, W.F. Bach, and Telemann on Sunday, February 23 at 5:30 pm. An afterparty will be held at the home of Joël Tan. All are welcome!

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February 15, 2025

2/15/2025

In this issue...

Vicar's message - Jesus message in the Sermon on the Plain: What if we could see that every state of being (poor/rich, hungry/full, sad/happy, excluded/included) could be temporary in a world where we live in a loving, sharing community as Jesus taught?
Photo recap of another successful Craft Night!
Tiny Church Concert! Hear music for two flutes and piano by J.S. Bach, W.F. Bach, and Telemann on Sunday, February 23 at 5:30 pm. An afterparty will be held at the home of Joël Tan. All are welcome!

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February 7, 2025

2/7/2025

In this issue...

Vicar's message - "Casting our nets" means sharing our love repeatedly and inclusivly.
Acting on our call to cast our nets: read about our newest initiative: St. Augustine's Family & Community Network. Kathy Matsuda is now our Family & Community Network Coordinator! All are invited to collaborate with her to connect with our Kohala neighbors.
Craft Night! Create handmade pop-up valentines Feb. 12 at 6:30 pm in Walker Hall.
Watch Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe's sermon at the National Cathedral from Feb. 2, 2025.

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January 31, 2025

1/31/2025

In this issue...

Vicar's message - Transformed by love: how can we practice sharing our love in our daily lives? Vicar shares some questions for meditation and practice.
Recap of our Annual Meeting, with pictures.
New partnership! St. Augustine's assists the Kohala Food Hub with its 22 week distribution of fresh local food.
New issue of the Hawaiian Church Chronicle.

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January 25, 2025

1/25/2025

In this issue...

Vicar's message - Jesus calls us to create the unity of "beloved community."
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's sermon - View the video and read a special message about her sermon from our Bishop Bob.
Photos from Mahalo Night - It was a joyful gathering to celebrate our volunteers!
Annual Meeting - January 26 at 10:30 am - All members are encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided.

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January 17, 2025

1/17/2025

In this issue...

Vicar's message - St. Augustine's welcomes all - sharing our greatest gift of LOVE as Jesus calls us to do.
Prayers for victims of the California wildfires.
Photos from Craft Night - Members of the community gathered to create vision boards with Kathy Matsuda.
Mahalo Night - January 23 at 5:00 pm - All St. Augustine's volunteers are invited to join us for this celebration of thanks for all you do for our community! Dinner, live music, and dessert. RSVP here!
Annual Meeting - January 26 at 10:30 am - All members are encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided.

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January 10, 2025

1/10/2025

In this issue...

Vicar's message - How does the Divine appear in your life?
Prayers for victims of the California wildfires.
Monthly Craft Nights begin in January! Join Kathy Matsuda on January 15 at 6:00 pm to make a vision board for 2025.
Mahalo Night - January 23 at 5:00 pm - All St. Augustine's volunteers are invited to join us for this celebration of thanks for all you do for our community! Dinner, live music, and dessert. RSVP here!
Annual Meeting - January 26 at 10:30 am - All members are encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided.
Tiny Church Concert - January 12 at 5:30 pm - Woodwind Quintet from the Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra.

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