December Canticle

The Canticle

December 2010

DECEMBER 2010

THE CANTICLE

St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church 14700 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73134 (405) 751‐7874 http://staugustine. episcopaloklahoma .org/

“You are welcome at my house.”

Judges 19:20

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

One Awesome Christmas Concert ‐‐ this Sunday!

“One Awesome Christmas Concert” features traditional and contemporary Christmas music presented by the voice students of Mardi Ray. The free concert will be held 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 14700 N. May Ave. in Oklahoma City.

Refreshments will be provided after the concert. Invite your friends!

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Annual ECW cookie exchange!

ANNUAL ECW COOKIE EXCHANGE – Saturday, December 18, at 1 p.m., at the home of Diana Lauffer. Mark your calendar now and be prepared to bring 4 dozen of your favorite cookies for the exchange and come join in the fun and fellowship. RSVP to (405) 302‐0370 no later than December 15.

In other ECW news: There is no January meeting. Next meeting is Feb. 19. ECW includes all women of the church.

Altar Guild annual fundraiser This year’s ornaments are beautiful glass crosses made

by Claren Denning. The crosses make great Christmas presents! Funds from the sale pay for linens, flowers, and the many other needs required for services at St. Augustine. The crosses are hanging on the St. Augustine of Canterbury Advent/Christmas Tree located in the Commons Area of the church. Additionally, there are a few remaining crosses from previous years for sale.

Christmas Altar flowers A sign up poster is in the Commons Area for those wishing to make a donation towards St. Augustine of Canterbury’s Christmas flowers. To make a donation note your name and dedication on the sign‐up poster, make your check out to “St. Augustine Episcopal Church,” and write “Altar Guild–flowers” to ensure that the funds will be directed to the appropriate account. Thank you.

Birthdays 12/3 Bryan Tison, 12/6 Brooke Holleman, 12/9 Kyle Tison, 12/10 Parker Inselman, 12/11 Sandra Collins, 12/14 Briaunna Gonzales,

12/15 Joan Strassner, 12/16 Sarah March, 12/17 Scott Bennett, 12/20 Michelle Hasenfratz, 12/20 Savilla Hudson, 12/20 Art Rousseau, 12/22 Claren Denning, 12/24 Alan Haynes, 12/26 Karen Hall

Anniversaries 12/18 Barbara and Rick Inselman, 12/31 Heather and J.R. Gonzales If your birthday or anniversary is not listed here, please let Yvette Walker know.

Guild of St. George Dec: Soup or Ramen Noodles 2

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And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” … So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU

Christmas Church Services

Thank you for your support of the ECW Craft and Bake Sale. The Sale was a huge success, and ECW has donated $750 toward the new nursery and toddler rooms at St. Augustine.

Christmas Eve 5:30 p.m.

A NOTE FROM THE TREASURER As the year is drawing to an end please review your pledge standing. The current pledges are slightly below what was anticipated at this time; however, the bills are not lower. Please give what you can to support our important ministries.

Rite II Christmas Pageant for Children Christmas Eve 10:30 Rite I Traditional service with incense No services on Christmas Day Regular 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services on Sunday, Dec. 26

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Advent 2010

Photos by Pam Neville and Judy Moon

From the Children’s Moment, to ornament‐ making, to the Warm and Fuzzy Tree. Place new scarves, caps, and gloves for people in need under the Warm and Fuzzy tree in the Commons Area.

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