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St. Augustine by-the-Sea Episcopal Church

March, 2010 - Vol. 41, No. 03 - Search

Intercessory Prayer Requests We will be making a slight change in the weekly intercessory prayer requests. You will notice that the Prayer Request page is now divided into specific headings: The Sick; The Departed; Thanksgivings; and Special Needs. Please write you request under the appropriate designation. Beginning in Lent we will be including your prayer requests at the Prayers of the People during the 10:30am Eucharist. If you do not wish your prayer request to be prayed publically please note that (but it will still be included on the list for the prayer team.) Electronic Newsletter: In our efforts to be environmentally conscious, we will be going to a paperless newsletter. The newsletter will be emailed to you. If you would like a hard copy, newsletters will be available in the Narthex or one can be mailed to you by calling Carrie Price at the church office. We anticipate this change-over for the April issue of Ebb & Flow.

A Report on St. A's Day
by Gretchen Haight
The Rev. Canon Mort Ward, our facilitator, started us off with two principles we all agreed on: 1) Everyone wants the best for St. A's; and 2) Everyone's perception is okay. He then talked a bit about systems theory − the understanding that everything is connected—and that there are systems at work within any congregation, some that work well, some that aren't so helpful. But they're all part of who we are, as in a family system.

We started at the beginning, in 1875 when some Episcopalians got together and formed a mission. It took from 1875 to 1887 to raise the $3000 necessary to build a church. MORE…

Women's Retreat Reflections
by Deborah Giordano, Gina Shelton and Mary Balthrop
We all know that as women, we have competing demands for our time and attention − care-taking of children, spouses, loved ones…and we all know it's important to slow down, reflect, find fresh opportunities to build and strengthen bonds with God and with our community. So, why do I go to the Women's Retreat, year after year? MORE…

Top Ten Questions Answered
by Father Mark Stuart
Many of us may have questions for our new Interim Rector, Fr. Mark Stuart, but rather than have him present a long autobiographical introduction we have included here a "Top Ten" list of questions which may be one way of getting to know him a little better. MORE…

What Goes on at the Healing Rail?
by Deborah Giordano
The Healing Rail has grown into an integral part of our Sunday morning worship. The Healing Prayer Team has undergone a year-long training, discernment and apprenticeship, under the direction of the clergy, before being commissioned to this Lay Ministry. Below is an excerpt-summary of the Customary − the principles and practices that guide how the Healing Team serves the parish community: MORE…

A Letter to Our St. A's Family
by Sam Hersch
I know that some of us face this transition with an indescribable amount of trepidation in our hearts. As a brother to you all in Christ Jesus, I'm writing to tell you this: lay whatever doubts you have about the future of this church to rest − don't be afraid! MORE…

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