St. Augustine's Episcopal Church, Oakland

News & Announcements

Effective August 1st: Father Williams is back from sick leave and his sabbatical will be rescheduled to a later date.

Parish Picnic: Sunday, TODAY @ MLK Shoreline Regional Park (off of Doolittle Rd) in Oakland.

Youth Camping Trip: is planned for July 29 thru August 1st. For more information contact Mary Borders, Meryl Humphrey, or Sonja Evelyn.

Dream Girls on hold.: Pat Nicholls will be here this Sunday to delivery the Wicked tickets.

Effective this September: ECW will begin meeting every 3rd Sunday at 9:15 am in Trinity chapel. There will be no meeting in August.

LaVergne Malone's brother Thomas Wetzel is in need of a transplant: The family requests anyone interested in becoming a donor or for those of you who would like more information--contact LaVergne Malone and please add him to your prayers.

Pictures from the UBE Conference: are posted in Bakewell Hall.

Choir get some time off...: there will be no choir rehearsals on Thursday in July.

Update on Rev. Marjory Quinn's Condition: From Moira Nichols, 7.16.2010 - For those of you who don't remember Marjory she was one of the first women ordained as a priest in California, and she served as the associate rector here at St. Augustine's for 2-3 years in the late 70s. She recently suffered an illness and went into hospital. When she returned home, she developed a persistent cough and returned to hospital. They found a clot in her kidney, which had damaged the kidney and weakened its ability to function. She is currently in a critical care hospital in the peninsula, and has been on dialysis for a while. The good news is that she is slowly recovering. Throughout this ordeal she has remained in good spirits. Pat Cummings says she is spending 12 hours a day at the hospital and is unable to return phone calls, but certainly appreciates the prayers and lovely cards. Pat also says Marjory has had one tough year, but is very pleased that she is now on the mend. For those of you who would like to call or send a card, their contact information is in the office and in the printed bulletin. Please keep Marjory in your prayers.

Oak Knoll Produce Market: The market date is July 24 from 10 am to 12 pm. Fruits and vegetables are fresh and sold at cost. We also offer free coffee and pastries to shoppers. If you would like to volunteer, please arrive by 8:30 pm. Clean-up is fast and we're done by 12:30 pm. Please join us! Oak Knoll Produce Market/ St. Cuthbert's Episcopal Church 7932 Mountain Blvd Oakland, CA 94605 (Rt. 580, exit at Keller Ave.) Phone: 510- 635-4949 E-mail: Website: www.stcuthbertsoakland.org. Contact Nancy Olson at 510-290-5912 for details.

A rare chance to study the Apocrypha: What are those books between the Old Testament and the New Testament in your Bible? We get tantalizing glimpses a few times a year in the Sunday lectionary, but they are rarely discussed in Bible study. This four-week series will examine the books by genre: moral novels, wisdom texts, histories and apocalyptic tales. Series based on Education for Ministry principles. Open to all -- no previous experience needed. If you can, bring a Bible that includes the Apocrypha. When: July 21: The Moral Novels, July 28: The Wisdom Books, August 4: The Apocalyptic Book, and other types, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. (brown bag supper from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.) Where: Chapter Library, Grace Cathedral, 1100 California Street, San Francisco. Cost: Free. Contact: Roberta Sautter,

We're down one counter and could use a few volunteers: If you'd like to help, there are openings on 8/1, 9/5, and 10/17. Anyone wishing to volunteer should advise Dianne Smith or the office. Thank you.

St. Augustine's Cinema Club: meets on the second Saturday of each month for a matinee followed by fellowship at a nearby coffee shop or restaurant. Please contact Phyllis Culp, email: , phone: (510) 236-4922 or Peter Reinke email: , phone: (510) 502-9180 with any questions.

Bible Study: The Wednesday Night Bible Study is now using "The Good Book," by Peter Gomes. Rev. Dr. Gomes is the Chaplain at Harvard University. Dr. Gomes asks three questions in studying the bible: "What Is it? How is it used? What does it have to say to me?" We can get copies at a reduced rate through Pam Carey. Please call the office to reserve your copy. Fr. Thornell

The Men of St. A's Clean-up: has been rescheduled to August 8th, their effort will be to spruce up the church and backyard to get it ready for the upcoming St. Augustine's Day Celebration. Any questions please check with Joseph Dashiell.

UPDATE on Bishop Barbara Harris: She is doing well, and is back at home recovering from the stroke. Good wishes and words of encouragement may be sent to Harris in care of the Office of the Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, 138 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111.

Ladies PLEASE no more lipstick!: Please remove your lipstick before taking communion. Your Altar Guild.

Father Williams is back home, resting & is recovering well from the surgery: He is grateful to the members of St. A's who continue to call for details on his recovery and to show their support and love. Please keep him in your prayers.

Update on Howard Bolton: The Bolton family wishes to thank everyone for their prayers, good wishes, and concern over Howard's health. He is doing well, but needs a lot of rest. Therefore, visits are limited to the immediate family and clergy. In the meantime, we'll keep you posted and ask that you please keep the prayers coming! Luther Manning is acting as the contact person for the Bolton family, please feel free to contact him with any questions.

Family Constellations: If you are suffering on behalf of your family, constellation work is an opportunity for healing. Through it, we can discover the sources of baffling patterns of devotional suffering, and experience their elegant and satisfying re-solution. The work presumes that the Communion of Saints is real, and that our ancestors, through the work of the Spirit, seek wholeness and life for their descendants. Family Constellations uncovers our family entanglements and puts things back in their truer and more loving pattern. Based on the work of Bert Hellinger, German Catholic priest and family systems therapist. When: Saturday, July 17, 6 to 9 p.m. Where: 654 Oakland Ave., Oakland Cost: Free if pre-registered; $10 at the door; space is limited to twenty Link: www.leslienipps.com Contact: Rev. Leslie Nipps, , 925.914.1212

An update on Rev. Laura Deaderick's plans: She will have two addresses, and be commuting between Berkeley and Carlsbad (near San Diego). Since Jerry is keeping his job for another year. The congregation that she will be serving is Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Carlsbad, CA. Her phone is going to be the same for a while. If you would like her address, please contact the office or see it in the printed bulletin.

An update of Rev. Edwin Johnson's plans: He has already relocated to Boston and is already busy at work at his new parish. For those who wish to stay in touch you can get his contact info from the office or see it in the printed bulletin.

Got FREE Lunch?: City of Oakland Provides FREE Nutritious Meals to Summertime Youth! Thousands of children in the Oakland community depend on the free lunch program during the school year. The City of Oakland's Summer Lunch Program delivers fresh and nutritious meals to children in Oakland neighborhoods during the summer months when school is out of session. With the help of the Alameda County Community Food Bank's 800 number (800-870-FOOD) and Eden, call 2-1-1 to talk to a live person 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

A New parish endowment established: The charitable remainder trust that J. William DePoy established in 1991 has matured and created a permanent endowment fund in his name. This endowment will benefit both St. Augustine's, and the Diocese of California. For 19 years, both donor and family received seven percent income from the trust. Now it will benefit their church forever. To explore how a charitable remainder trust may work for you and for your church, visit www.episcopalgift.org or contact , 415.869.7812.

Save these dates!

Update on Fellowship Friday...We wish to thank all the ladies of St. Augustine's who agreed to host an upcoming Fellowship Friday. Please mark your calendars for the following Fellowship Friday events:
1. August 27th hosted by Deanna Grady
2. Sept. 24th hosted by Kathy Ennix
Seeing God in Each Other: A Bay Area mission trip Transform your understanding of the cultures of the Bay Area by joining Episcopal youth and friends in a weeklong opportunity to experience our urban environment and the people living here in new and transformative ways. Using the framework of the Episcopal Church's mandated anti-racism training, high school age youth will have the opportunity to pray, play, listen to each other, visit and serve diverse communities throughout the Bay Area. The program is inexpensive, easy on the logistics, and offers credit for (required) anti-racism training and community service, and open to youth accompanied by adult leaders from Diocese of California congregations. When: Sunday, August 8 through Friday, August 13 Where: Various locations Cost: $50/week Contact: the Rev. David Ota,
Lake Tahoe Christian educators' conference "Generous in Every Way: Growing a Fully Formed Faith" is the theme of the 2010 ecumenical Christian education conference that is hosted annually at the beautiful Zephyr Point retreat and conference center at Lake Tahoe. This is an especially good opportunity for new Christian educators to immerse themselves in basic practices of ministry, while at the same time being a great time for experienced educators to update their skills and connect with colleagues. Sharon Ely Pearson of Church Publishing and several of our local Christian education luminaries will be there; start planning and building your budget now so that you can join the fun in October. When: Sunday, October 10 through Wednesday, October 13 Where: Zephyr Point Conference Center, South Lake Tahoe Cost: $460 for registration by July 1 Link: www.westernceconf.org Contact: Julia McCray-Goldsmith, , 415.869.7826
Bikes 4 Life's 3rd Annual Peace Bike Ride Community Allies & Riders of all Kind: Bikes 4 Life will be having its 3rd Annual Peace Bike Ride around Lake Merritt to West Oakland. This year the ride will be a NIGHT RIDE and followed with an outside BIKE-IN drive-in style movie with drinks and refreshments provided by Revolution Cafe. The movie: a classic flick. When: Saturday July, 24th 7:30 pm Where: From Lake Merritt (Playground Area/ Bird Sanctuary) to West Oakland (outside lot of Revolution Cafe).
When neighbors know each other, neighborhoods are safer. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 7-9pm. Organize a block party, barbecue, ice cream social, or other outdoor event that brings your neighbors together. Register early to receive give-away items for the kids and a special gift for the host. For more information and to register online: http://www2.oaklandnet.com, or call 510.238.3091.
Healing Service - August 13th Friday evening at 6:30 pm.
Youth's Trip to Six Flags, Friday, August 20th, 8 am (offsite).
Youth Service and Bake Sale, Sunday, August 22nd
Special Birthday Party in Celebration of St. A's Day Sunday August 29th which includes the Men of St. A's BBQ after the service. More info to follow, in the meantime any questions contact Peter Reinke.
The Rev. Katherine Ward will be back again in September! Father Thornell will be away for two Sundays in September, and Rev. Ward will be here on Sunday, September 19th and 26th.