St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church Weekly Newsletter

“The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 5, 2026

Vol. 7 Issue 1

Collect: Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Preparing for Worship

The congregation is encouraged to read and study the lectionary for the upcoming Saturday. On July 5, we will observe The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost. The lessons are: Zechariah 9:9-12; Psalm 145:8-15; Romans 7:15-25a; Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30.

Nation Celebrates 250 Years

July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941. In June 1776, representatives

from the 13 colonies (called the Second Continental Congress) passed a resolution that would

declare their independence from Great Britain. On July 2, the Continental Congress voted in favor

of independence, and two days later its delegates adopted the Declaration of Independence.

Typical festivities in celebration of independence include fireworks, parades, concerts and family

gatherings and barbeques. When the holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on the preceding

Friday.

Independence Day Collect

Lord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this

country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations

then unborn: Grant that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain

our liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and

reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Update on Repasts

There will not be a repast after church on Sunday, July 5th. Also, due to the International Food

Festival with a Flare scheduled for July 11, we will only have an ice cream treat on Sunday, July

12th. This alternative schedule is due to the changes needed in the parish hall for the July 11th

fundraiser.

The Hospitality Committee has received many positive comments regarding the weekly receptions,

and we really appreciate your kind words, as well as your financial support. The committee

welcomes both cash and check donations, or actual snack products, such as chips, cookies, cakes,

drinks and small bottles of water.

Donations fund our weekly receptions! Your help is a big gift to our mission.

Thanks,

The Hospitality Committee

Thursday Bible Study this Thursday, July 2. Held 7-8 pm; new attendees welcome! Material

used is published on the Episcopal website written by church teachers, organized by liturgical

occasion church season.

Join the Zoom:

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Invitation to Compline with St. Mark’s

On Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM, St. Mark’s hosts a service of healing prayers,

followed by either traditional Compline or New Zealand Night Prayers. This usually takes no

more than 20 minutes. They would love to have other members of the PMP join them. It’s presently

hosted on the St. Mark’s Zoom channel (info is below or click the Zoom icon at the bottom of

www.smechampton.org).

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On the Calendar

July 5 – Morning Prayer; no repast this Sunday.

July 11 – International Food and Drink Festival with a Flare.

Prayer List

If you know someone who is unable to get to church, for any reason, please let us know. We’d love

to be able to visit with them and take them communion. If you know of someone who is sick, please

do not assume we know. A quick phone call or email to the church secretary would be greatly

appreciated. Judith Neal: [email protected]. Please let Judy know when to remove a name.

Thank you.

Currently on our Prayer List are Forrest Black, Alberta Boyd, Bettye Collins, Burgandi Collins

(Granddaughter of Bettye Collins), Imani Collins-Black, Eric Curtin, DeVera Cooke, Ret. Bishop

Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe, Bishop Susan Haynes, Fr. Charles de Kay and

Family, Peggy Dawkins, Edwin (Larry) Hall II (Brother of Pam Hall and Wanda Tynes-Childress),

Carolyn Hobson (Harmony on the Peninsula, Yorktown), Brandon Hooks (Brother-in-law of Hollie

Monroe-Johnson), Tiffany Johnson and Son, William; Pat Jackson; Sandra Johnson (sister of Joan

Moore), Nina Kenney-Dunn, Zeniah Maldonado, Fr. Dan and Elizabeth Ann Mannen, Phyllis

Mather, Vermon and William Miller, Mia Monroe, Judy and Leonard Neal, Beverly Pryor-

Dunomes, Thaddeus and Lady Savage, Russell Swann, Peggy Theiss (twin sister of Fr. Dan

Mannen), James Thomas, John Torres, Marian Travis, Lamar Tynes, and Craig Wallace

A Gentle Reminder

The prelude, the first act of worship, allows the organist to set the tone for the service, inviting

worshipers to gather, to transition from their busy lives into a sacred place of communion with God

and with each other. It should be understood that the prelude is not just pretty background music,

but music that is selected with the specific intent of inviting people into worship, to gather their

thoughts and meditate upon the music being offered. All talking should cease to facilitate quiet

reflection.

The postlude is the loud and enthusiastic “Amen” to worship! It is a piece of music played after the

service is over. Worship ends at the last note of the postlude, just as it begins at the first note of the

prelude. The postlude provides the transition from sacred worship back into our varied lives and

activities, equipped with renewed courage, energy, and a commitment to serve God and others, until

we are able to meet again, as a community, in worship.

Services on YouTube

St. Augustine’s services are live streamed on YouTube. You do not need to have an account to

watch. The link is emailed each Sunday morning. If you miss the live stream of the worship service,

a recording will remain on YouTube to view later. Access by entering:

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July Birthdays and Anniversaries

1 – Dakota Leigh Haines

2 – Candace A. Coles

3 – Shelia Atkins

Zeniah Maldonado

5 - Jaden Kylon Travis

6 – Ronald E. Ransom

7 – Judith W. Neal

Julie Fox

11 – Ronald C. Ashby

12 – Esau M. Scott

13 – Joshua Howe

Zachary Howe

16 – Dr. Jon L. Scott

18 – Tanner Mason Haines

20 – Marcia S. Price

21 – James W. Geer

25 – Derek L. Savage

26 – Rachel J. Morgan

27 – Shawn R. Black-Moore

30 – Alberta C. Boyd

Lance M. Foy

31 – Laila and Naila Nasiru

July Wedding Anniversaries:

6 – Miguel and Lisa Incorminias

12 – James and Glenda Geer

20 – Courtney and Angela Nunnally

21 – Forrest and Renae Black

23 – Forrest and Marcia Black

Kenneth and Elena Ottey

If this is your birthday month and your name does not appear on the list above, please contact Judy

Neal or Rose Parker with an email or text at [email protected] or [email protected]

Priest-in-Charge: The Rev. Charles A. de Kay

Vestry Members

Senior Warden – Samuel Barnes – ‘27

Junior Warden – George Whitted – ’26 (term extended)

Register – Annette Monroe-Martin – ‘27

Treasurer – Roscoe Redcross

Glenda Geer – ‘27

Valeria Hundley – ‘27

Phyllis Mather – ‘28

Shauna Daley – ‘28

Thaddeus Savage – ‘29

Tiffany Thomas – ‘29

Rick Watson – ‘28

Requirements for vestry membership are spelled out in the church bylaws. Judith Neal will provide

you with a copy upon request.

The Vestry of St. Augustine’s consists of nine church members elected by the congregation to serve

in a leadership capacity in conjunction with the Rector/Priest-in-Charge. Each year, two to three

members are elected for 3-year terms so that the Vestry has a factor of continuity. The body meets

monthly, typically on the second Wednesday of each month, to conduct the business of the church.

The Vestry has a Secretary/Register who is elected by the Vestry. This officer records and publishes

the minutes and fulfills other roles as needed. The Vestry has a Treasurer who is elected by the

Vestry and is responsible for the oversight of all financial matters of the parish. This officer is

supported by a Finance Committee.

A member of the Vestry must be an adult and a confirmed communicant in good standing. “In Good

Standing” (from Episcopal Church Title I Canon 17.3) means, “All communicants of this Church

who for the previous year have been faithful in corporate worship, unless for good cause prevented,

and have been faithful working, praying, and giving for the spread of the Kingdom of God, are to be

considered communicants in good standing.”

Heads of Parish Organizations

Altar Guild – Valeria Hundley

Daughters of the King – Marcia Black

Episcopal Church Women – Rose Parker

Men’s Club – George Whitted

Outreach – Pam Hall

Choir – Joyce Ponton

Samaritans – Roscoe Redcross

Trustees

Roscoe Redcross and Bobby Whitted

Lay Readers

Lay readers are invited to visit www.netministries.org/Bbasics

For correct biblical pronunciations.

News and Events across the Diocese

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www.diosova.org

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St. Augustine’s with a FaceBook presence. 

St. Augustine’s website: staugustinesnn.us

Your newsletter contact is Rose Parker. Reach Rose at [email protected].

Rivers do not drink their own water; trees do not eat their own fruit; the sun does not

shine on itself and flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves. Living for

others is a rule of nature. We are all born to help each other. No matter how difficult

it is, life is good when you are happy, but much better when others are happy because

of you. Pope Francis (Dec. 17, 1936 – April 21, 2025)

St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church

The Rev. Charles A. de Kay, Priest-in-Charge

2515 Marshall Avenue

Newport News, VA 23607