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CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICESAll of the services will be available beginning at the times shown below through the links provided. Links for bulletins for each of the services are available directly below the video on the YouTube page. We hope each of you have a joyous Christmas!
12:00pm - Christmas Around the Crѐche: SERVICE | BULLETIN 5:00pm - A Whimsical Celebration Retelling of "The Nativity Story": SERVICE | BULLETIN 10:00pm - Traditional Candlelight Service: SERVICE | BULLETIN OFFICE HOURS AND END OF YEAR GIVING Saint Augustine's office will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Any donations you wish to include for the 2020 tax year must be submitted by December 31st. Our office will be open until 1:00pm on Thursday, 12/31.
BISHOP'S APPEAL This year’s Bishop’s Annual Appeal will benefit Historic Vernon A.M.E. Church in Tulsa, which has served over 200,000 meals in their community since March 2020 through prepared meals and bags of groceries. Click HERE for a link to hear the Bishop's announcement about why he has chosen this cause for his 2020 appeal. Since this type of outreach is near and dear to St. Augustine's ministry and mission, we have not only set a goal for ourselves to raise $5,000, but the Vestry has voted to match our contributions, dollar for dollar, up to the $5,000 goal, from our church outreach budget. If you would like to participate in this important outreach endeavor, click HERE to send a donation via tithe.ly (make sure to click on Bishop's Appeal) or mail in a check to Saint Augustine of Canterbury, 14700 N May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 and put Bishop's Appeal in the memo line. BREAKFAST BURRITOS AND WARM AND FUZZY'S For the last four years on Christmas Eve morning, a sizeable group of St. Augustine’s members and volunteers have cooked and delivered hundreds of breakfast burritos to our homeless brothers and sisters in the OKC community. Even though Covid-19 has caused some changes, we are pleased that this special ministry will continue this year. Rather than a large group assembling in the kitchen to cook, a small group of parishioners will deliver 700 breakfast burritos—donated by Selina’s Catering—to the Jesus House and Salvation Army’s Red Shield Kitchen. Another small group of volunteers with distribute hats, gloves and socks—donated by many of you and supplemented with purchases from our outreach budget—around downtown Oklahoma City to those who live outdoors and have to endure the cold days of winter. Although we will miss the fun and comradery of the 5:00 a.m. burrito-cooking/delivery extravaganza, these needs of the homeless will nevertheless be addressed. We look forward to resuming the ministry in our traditional way next Christmas! There is a famous Christmas song that says, “Love came down at Christmas.” We can be assured that through our simple acts, many people will experience the true meaning of Christmas and, through us, feel the love of the one who was born in Bethlehem. May the peace of the Prince of Peace be with you and yours this season. ST. AUGUSTINE'S IN-PERSON SERVICES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED!
Please click HERE to read our latest message from our Re-Opening Committee for information in regards to our COVID 19 precautions INFANCY NARRATIVES: “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly.” Join us TODAY from 11:00am to 12:00pm, as we continue to take a comparative and critical look at the main characters and themes which make up the “Infancy Narratives” or birth stories, as recorded in the gospels of Matthew and Luke. A Zoom link and information on how to get online is available upon request. For more information or to sign up for the Wednesday class, please contact Ryan Garrett at office@sac-okc.org, of 405-751-7874. NATIVITY ESCAPE ROOM VIRTUAL SOCIAL NIGHT It all began on a dark and mysterious night....Join the friends and family of the SAC community, THIS Friday, December 18, at 7:00pm via Zoom, for a fun evening of teamwork and critical thinking to solve 4 mysterious codes using ciphers, morse code, cryptograms, and other puzzles. The codes will reveal secrets behind symbols and interesting facts about the story of Jesus' birth. Who will be the first team, partners or person to crack the final code and discover the light? Will it be you? This is an intergenerational activity for ALL ages, adults, children, families, couples, singles - all are welcome and encouraged to participate. Reserve your spot today by emailing memberengagement@sac-okc.org THE BISHOP'S APPEAL This year’s Bishop’s Annual Appeal will benefit Historic Vernon A.M.E. Church in Tulsa, which has served over 200,000 meals in their community since March 2020 through meals and bags of groceries. Click HERE for a link to the Bishop's Appeal and what makes this Church stand out among the others. With this call to action, we have a goal of $5,000 that Saint Augustine will be trying to raise and our Vestry has agreed to match dollar for dollar. To help us achieve this goal click HERE to send a donation via tithe.ly (make sure to click on Bishop's Appeal) or you can mail in a check to Saint Augustine of Canterbury, 14700 N May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 and put Bishop's Appeal in the memo line. ECW OUTREACH FOR INFANT CRISIS CENTER Because of Covid 19, the annual ECW outreach to the Infant Crisis Center will look a bit different this year. We will NOT be asking for gently used or new clothing, toys or baby equipment this year. Instead we are requesting donations of the following new items: Baby bottles, Sippy cups, Baby wipes, Baby liquid wash, Baby lotion, Pacifiers, Diapers size newborn to stage 6 There will be a bucket with a lid at the front door of the church to collect these items. Our staff will be checking in to make sure the items are moved inside throughout the day. If you prefer to make a donation by check, please just make your check to Saint Augustine of Canterbury and in the memo add Infant Crisis. Check out our wish list on Amazon for anyone who would like ideas on what to order: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2H34PCITQ9W1J?ref_=wl_share BLESSING OF THE BABY JESUS On the 4th Sunday of Advent, December 20, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm we will be doing a drive through Blessing of the Baby Jesus. You are encouraged and invited to bring the Baby Jesus that is part of your home nativity scene. You and your Baby Jesus will receive a special prayer and blessing from one of your priests. The Blessing of the Bambinelli is an Italian tradition that gives a wonderful occasion to remind us that, amidst hustle and bustle, the garland and Christmas trees, the ads and the commerce, that the true meaning of Christmas celebration is the Birth of Jesus. 2020 ADVENT SCHEDULE Sunday 10:45am: Morning Prayer online (YouTube) Monday 12:00pm: Rosary (Facebook) Wednesday 11:00pm: Infancy Narrative with Father Joseph (Zoom) 7:00pm: Stations of the Nativity (Facebook) Friday 8:00pm: Story Time & Compline (Facebook) INFANCY NARRATIVES: “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly.”
You are invited to join us starting TODAY from 11:00am to 12:00pm, during the four Wednesdays of Advent for the virtual Adult Bible class. We will take a comparative and critical look at the main characters and themes which make up the “Infancy Narratives” or birth stories, as recorded in the gospels of Matthew and Luke. A Zoom link and information on how to get online is available upon request. For more information or to sign up for the class, please contact Ryan Garrett at office@sac-okc.org, of 405-751-7874. 2020 ADVENT SCHEDULE Sunday 10:45am: Morning Prayer online (YouTube) Monday 12:00pm: Rosary (Facebook) Wednesday 11:00pm: Infancy Narrative with Father Joseph (Zoom) 7:00pm: Stations of the Nativity (Facebook) Friday 8:00pm: Story Time & Compline (Facebook) ECW OUTREACH FOR INFANT CRISIS CENTER Because of Covid 19, the annual ECW outreach to the Infant Crisis Center will look a bit different this year. We will NOT be asking for gently used or new clothing, toys or baby equipment this year. Instead we are requesting donations of the following new items: Baby bottles, Sippy cups, Baby wipes, Baby liquid wash, Baby lotion, Pacifiers, Diapers size newborn to stage 6 There will be a bucket with a lid at the front door of the church to collect these items. Our staff will be checking in to make sure the items are moved inside throughout the day. If you prefer to make a donation by check, please just make your check to Saint Augustine of Canterbury and in the memo add Infant Crisis. Check out our wish list on Amazon for anyone who would like ideas on what to order: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2H34PCITQ9W1J?ref_=wl_share NATIVITY ESCAPE ROOM VIRTUAL SOCIAL NIGHT It all began on a dark and mysterious night....Join the friends and family of the SAC community, Friday, December 18, at 7:00pm via Zoom, for a fun evening of teamwork and critical thinking to solve 4 mysterious codes using ciphers, morse code, cryptograms, and other puzzles. The codes will reveal secrets behind symbols and interesting facts about the story of Jesus' birth. Who will be the first team, partners or person to crack the final code and discover the light? Will it be you? This is an intergenerational activity for ALL ages, adults, children, families, couples, singles - all are welcome and encouraged to participate. Reserve your spot today by emailing memberengagement@sac-okc.org INGATHERING OF 2021 PLEDGES CONTINUES All are invited to submit your 2021 pledge cards for St. Augustine's continued ministry in the world. If you did not receive a 2021 pledge card, extras are available at the church. Email the church or call Father Joseph to arrange for a card to be picked up, mailed or dropped off. Church Office's Contact Info: 405-751-7874 & Office@sac-okc.org Father Joseph's Contact Info: 405-365-3226 & fatherjoe@sac-okc.org |
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St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church - 14700 North May Ave - Oklahoma City, OK 73134 - (405) 751- 7874