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Events
December Events
For a complete list, visit our Event Calendar
DECEMBER 6 | 2;00 PM
ECW Christmas Tea
Join ECW for their Annual Christmas Tea
Come and enjoy specially brewed tea, tasty tidbits, fun and fellowship! This year we will feature an afternoon of fun with Dr. Doug & Robin LaPointe, "Comedy With a Point!" along with riddles and prizes, and topped off with door prizes.
As we are continuing our annual ECW gift outreach for the residents at St. Francis Manor, please also bring a wrapped gift marking it for a "Lady", "Gent", or "Either".
Please sign up in the Narthex. Questions? Contact: Pam Wehrberger
DECEMBER 5/6
St. Augustine Serves helps out at the 3rd Annual Kids Triathlon
the Rotary Club of Vero Beach will host their 3rd Annual Kids Triathlon, and St. Augustine Serves will be there to help out! The Kids Triathlon invites children ages 6 - 13 to enter a fun, safe Swim, Bike, and Run multi-sport race event that is geared for both 1st time and seasoned triathletes. The event emphasizes personal achievement for over 300 kids, who with all levels of experience, race against their own best efforts, fostering a supportive atmosphere where each child sets their own goals and participation is celebrated.
Come join in the fun by volunteering to help out either with Event Prep on Friday, Dec. 5 or Event Support on Saturday, Dec. 6. The event takes place at the Gifford Aquatic Center at 4895 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach, and you can choose the four-hour shift that works best for you. Please sign up here: https://kidstriverobeach.com/volunteer/
Be sure to note at the bottom of the form that you are part of St. Augustine Serves team. Questions? Barbara McGowan
DECEMBER 7
Angel Tree Deadline
Please make sure that all gifts are brought to church by Sunday, December 7. If you are waiting for something to arrive and you know that it will be late, please let us know.
Having trouble finding your Amazon gifts? Please contact the office or call 772-770-3494 and Dana will be happy to email you the gift links for your child. Please also contact the office if you didn't get a chance to sign in when selecting your gift tag from the tree, as we have several gift tags that are unaccounted for.
DECEMBER 13 | 9:00 AM
Angel Tree Christmas Gift Wrap Party
This year, we will have gifts to wrap for 64 children. Please bring extra wrapping paper, labels, tape, and your own scissors. If you wish, bring a treat to share; coffee and tea will be served. No sign-up neccessary!
DECEMBER 14 | 2:00 PM
The Fellowship Ministry's hosting A Christmas Carol Outing
The Fellowship Ministry is excited to announce a special holiday outing on Saturday, December 14 at 2 pm, to see the musical adaptation of "A Christmas Carol, the Musical" at the Vero Beach Theatre Guild! Come share in the warmth of fellowship and the spirit of Christmas — we can’t wait to experience this holiday classic with you!
We still have tickets left! The cost is $36 and it will be first come, first serve. The object of this is fellowship, so we ask that you limit the number of tickets to family members. You can reserve a ticket by writing to office@staugustinevero.com. We ask that you wait no more than 2 days to come in, pay for, and receive your tickets. If the cost is keeping you from going, please reach out to Fr. Wes who will be happy to work something out.
DECEMBER 14 | 5:30 PM
Candlelight Remembrance Service
Join us for this special service on Sunday, December 14 at 5:30 pm as we light candles and remember our loved ones in prayer, music and reflection. There will be a sign up sheet at the entrance where you can write down the names of the people that you would like remembered in the service. Please extend an invitation to family, friends, and all who might be finding this a difficult season to navigate.
DECEMBER 13 AND 27 | 8:30 AM
St. Augustine Serves at Shining Light Garden
St. Augustine Serves at Shining Light Garden
Come join us at a truly inspiring place where we plant, weed and harvest vegetables for our neighbors in need, distributed via local food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and other assistance programs throughout Indian River County.
Like to get involved? Please contact Barbara McGowan
DECEMBER 24 | 3:00 PM
Christmas Eve Family Service
DECEMBER 24 | 8:30 PM
Christmas Eve Choral Concert
DECEMBER 24 | 9:00 PM
Christmas Eve Traditional Service
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DECEMBER 25 | 10:00 AM
Christmas Day Service (Rite II)
DAILY | 8 am
Morning Prayer
Join in on Daily Morning Prayer services over the telephone. Simply dial (339) 209-4611 before 8 am, Monday through Friday to participate. The service is easy to follow and is about 20 minutes long.
SUNDAYS | 9-9:45 AM
Adult Christian Ed
Join us Sunday mornings for Christian Education in the Library. This weekly series will start with basics on why we do what we do in the Episcopal faith and branch out into a wide range of topics. Find out more here!
SUNDAYS | 10 AM
Sunday School
Calling all kids and grandkids! Sunday School meets on all but the first Sunday of the month, during the 10 am service. Children K - 6th grade gather in the education wing of the church. On the first Sunday of the month, kids (who are willing and trained) may serve on the altar, and eventually as readers, ushers, etc. If they would like to help serve on the 1st Sunday, contact Fr. Wes.
Ministry contact Michelle Guancione​.
SUNDAYS | After Worship Services
Fellowship
Please come join us for Coffee Hour after the 8 am and 10 am Sunday services in the Parish Hall. Enjoy the fellowship of your fellow parishioners and some really great coffee!
MONDAYS | 1:30 pm
Parish Prayer Group
Parish Prayer Group meets Mondays at 1:30 pm in the Christian Ed wing.
TUESDAYS | 9:30 - 11 am
Connections: Women's Bible Study
Connections - St. Augustine's weekly Bible Study ministry just for women. We will learn from each other, grow in our faith, and develop rich friendships as we study the Bible together in small discussion groups facilitated by a leader. Contact: Valerie Reich
TUESDAYS | 1 - 3 pm
Prayer Shawl Ministry
The Prayer Shawl Ministry is ongoing activity where we make prayer shawls, lap blankets, and prayer squares for anyone in need by illness, grief, or support. We meet Tuesdays 1 - 3 pm in the Library, and new members are always welcome. Contact: Gayle Twombly
TUESDAYS | 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Evening Bible Study
Over the course of the fall we will be going through Paul's letter to the Romans. We are happy to be able to offer this opportunity for people who have expressed interest in an evening bible study in the past. If you have any questions you can contact Fr. Tyler.
WEDNESDAYS | 10 am
Healing Eucharist
Join Fr. Wes for a Healing Eucharist on Wednesday mornings at 10 am.
WEDNESDAYS | 11 am
Bible Study
Gather for Bible Study at 11am in the Library. We will look at the reading that will be preached on for the upcoming Sunday. It will give you a head start on understanding the sermon and will help with your long term retention of the lesson. You will also get to enjoy some great fellowship and thought provoking conversations.
THIRD TUESDAYS | 9 am
Men's Breakfast
Come to the St. Augustine of Canterbury Men’s Breakfast on the third Tuesday of the month at CJ Cannons (3414 Cherokee Drive, Vero Beach). Ministry contact: Al Glatz
FOURTH TUESDAYS | 2 pm
Care Givers Support Group
The Caregivers Support Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, at 2 pm. If you are feeling weighed down by caregiving worries or concerns, connecting with other caregivers is great emotional support. Come share your practical advice on managing challenges in caregiver relationships.
LAST SUNDAYS | 9 am - 12 pm
Health & Wellness Monthly Blood Pressure Screening
Come have your blood pressure checked by our RN's the last Sunday of the month in the Parish Hall after the 8 am and 10 am services. Educational information will be provided. Ministry contact: Sally Munson
LAST SUNDAYS | 11:15 am
"Ask the Dietician"
The Health & Wellness Team sponsors a monthly “Ask The Dietician” session when church members have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with Phillippa Norman, MS, RD/LD and ask questions about nutritional wellness.