The Canticle
July 2010
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July 2010 St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church 14700 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73134 (405) 751‐7874 http://staugustine. episcopaloklahoma .org/
Father Joe officially arrives at St. Augustine’s! Inside photo pages!
VBS!!! Page 2
Diocese of Oklahoma selected for pilot project From the Episcopal News Service A new pilot project aimed at pairing retired clergy with small, under‐resourced congregations with strong lay leadership to empower God's mission locally is underway, according to a June 10 news release. The project, "New Dreams‐New Visions," is a collaborative effort organized by three lead organizations ‐‐ the Church Pension Group, the Episcopal Church Center, and the Episcopal Church Foundation, working closely with the CREDO Institute and Fresh Start. "The Episcopal Church as we know it
is changing rapidly," said Donald V. Romanik, foundation president, said in the release. "The increasing number of smaller congregations simply cannot sustain the same level of staff that may have been expected in the past. But that shouldn't mean that they cannot remain healthy, vital and vibrant with a different model of dynamic lay leadership and clergy playing a different kind of leadership role." New Dreams‐New Visions convened to address two key issues in the Episcopal Church: A significant number of clergy are poised to retire; and a significant number of congregations will not be able to
afford to pay for full‐time clergy. Five dioceses were identified to participate in the pilot: Vermont, Western Massachusetts, Atlanta, Oklahoma, Eastern Michigan and Southwest Florida. "I am very excited about the roll out of this innovative and collaborative initiative," said Bishop of Vermont Tom Ely, an early supporter of the project. "Our lay leaders and clergy will benefit from a coordinated approach to what so many are facing. New Dreams‐New Visions will help us address the challenges together, in a coordinated way, instead of trying to figure this out as a hundred separate dioceses."
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Vacation Bible School July 25‐28
St. Augustine of Canterbury will be celebrating its annual Intergenerational Vacation Bible School July 25 – 28. The four day event will kick off with “Walk the Red Carpet” brunch! Followed by the first movie, lesson and craft of the event. The next three days will be in the evening beginning with a light meal for those attending and a full evening of “glitter, glam, and stars of fame”! We will be making our own “Walk of Fame” and celebrating people from the Bible that taught us to “walk the walk”. Wednesday night will be a “SAC Movie Festival” starring “Jesus’ Superstars”. Don’t miss out on the fun. All are invited, just call and let us know you would like to join us. See below!
VBS continued:
parents if they wish to stay)
AGES: 3 yrs. ~ 5th Grade
Movie ~ Music ~ Crafts ~Snacks; 8:15 pm Closing Circle
Any child 3 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times. Teen Helpers must have completed 5th Grade Sunday, July 25 following the 10:00 am Service will be the "RED CARPET AFFAIR BRUNCH" FOR THE ENTIRE PARISH! After brunch the children will view their first "movie" (about 20 min.) and make their 1st craft: That will need adult assistance Music with Peri ~ Group Photo Cost: By Donation July 26 ‐ 28
Light Meal 5:45 pm ‐ 6:25 pm for children, helpers (&
Wednesday, July 28 Same Schedule but Everyone is Invited to Attend the Final Movie "God's Greatest Story and Heroes" VBS Needs: Watch for items in the Sunday Bulletins that are needed. Current needs: Wooden hangers; cooks; a handyperson Contact Pam Neville for details at 751‐1707.
73rd Diocesan Convention of The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma Nov. 5‐6, 2010
The Reed Center, Midwest City, Oklahoma Hosts: St. John's Episcopal Church, Oklahoma City and St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, Midwest City !
Due to move of newsletter editor, birthdays and anniversaries will return next month. Sorry for the inconvenience. Guild of St. George JULY: Dry or Canned Beans 2
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