St. Augustine's Episcopal Church, Oakland

News & Announcements

Spiritual Disciplines: Every Friday during Lent Stations of the Cross will meet at 6:30 pm in the Church. The Lenten Soup and Study series will meet Wednesday evenings at 6:15 pm either at St. John's or here (in Trinity Chapel). Please join us.

Stations of the Cross and Evening Prayer: will be held every Friday during Lent at 6:30 pm in the Church. Lenten Soup and Study will meet every Wednesday evening during Lent refer to the schedule outlined in the Order of Service.

Men of St. A's Family & Friends Night-out: The Men of St. A's are going to see the Warriors play the Mavericks on Saturday, March 27th @ 7:30 pm. Refer to page # 13 for pre-selection seating available; the cost is $40.00 + free hot dog, chips and soda. Please join us.

Area Ministry Meeting: the next Area Ministry Meeting will be held on Sunday March 21, 2010 beginning at 1 PM. Christ Church in Alameda will be the host church. Refreshments will be served and you may wish to bring something to contribute. Contact Jeri Robinson for more information.

Do you have Concerns about the Census Questionnaire?: The Census Bureau has developed a "Question Assistance Center" which will be available here to answer all your questions and to help you fill out the form. They will be in Bakewell Hall from 10 am until 5 pm on: Saturday, March 20th, Sunday, March 21st, Saturday, March 27th, Sunday March 28th , Saturday, April 3rd, Sunday, April 4th, Saturday, April 10th , Sunday, April 11th , Wednesday April 14th , and Sunday, April 18th.

New Vestry were elected: Class of 2010: Howard Bolton, Deborah Moses, Nancy Duranteau, Class of 2011: Joseph Dashiell (your new Junior Warden), Alice Walker, Peter Reinke, and Dianne Smith (continues as your Senior Warden), Class of 2012: Jeri Robinson and Chike Udemezue. Non Voting are Don White (Treasurer) and Rita Marcelle (Asst. Treasurer). New Deanery Delegates were elected. Carolyn Gaines, Martha Jo Chalmers, and Nancy Duranteau. Alternates: Joseph Dashiell, Robin Henke, and Dianne Smith.

Haitian Relief Fund: St. Augustine's has set-up a Haitian Relief fund to collect your donations for the people of Haiti. If you have any questions about the fund or how the funds will be distributed please contact the Church office.

Bible Study on Vacation!: During Lent the Bible Study Class will be replaced with Lenten Soup and Study.

Sick and Shut-Ins???: Do you know of anyone who is either unable to get to church, or is too sick to come and may need a home visit? If you do, please contact Father Williams or call the Church office.

Let's All Help the Food Pantry: Please bring in nonperishable food items for the benefit of the Alameda County Food Bank. The need is great, many Bay Area families are hungry, and our barrel is almost empty. PLEASE spare a few items for the Food Bank; your generosity will be appreciated.

Save these dates!

Our annual Easter Sunday Flowers Event will be on Sunday, April 4th. Donation forms towards the purchase of Easter flowers are available at the back of the Church and in Bakewell Hall. Form deadline is this Sunday, March 28th.

Updated: Saturday, March 06, 2010