Dear St. Augustine’s Quarantined Church Family!
I greet you in the name of Christ the King on this, the Feast Day of the Annunciation when the news of the Incarnation came to Mary.
I pray for each of you every week. I hope this time of ’Shelter in Place’ has provided opportunities to slow down and pray. For example, I enjoy watching sports. Now that there are no sports, I’m trying to use this time to do ‘Centering Prayer’. I sit in a comfortable position and start an eight-minute timer. I breathe in and think, “Lord Jesus Christ” and slowly breathe out saying, “Have mercy on me.”
A great prayer to start your day in these strange times:
“This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.”
Health update: I had a phone consultation with my health care provider. Whatever I have is very mild and I just need continued rest and lots of fluids. I am feeling much better! Thank you for your prayers and concerns. I am on the upside and feel good! If you feel symptoms, please contact your health care provider.
Here is the playlist from last Sunday's virtual service. Watch whichever one you need:
Evening Prayer (6 PM): Monday and Wednesday at this number (425) 436-6377. When prompted type 628527#
(or use a Book of Common Prayer page 115)
Morning Prayer (7 AM): Tuesday and Thursday at the same number (425) 436-6377. When prompted type 628527#
(or use a Book of Common Prayer page 80)
Confirmation Class: Sunday, Mar 29 at 9 am via Zoom or Conference Call. I will send out the details tomorrow or Friday for the class. Anyone who wishes to join the Confirmation Class on Sunday morning at 9am is free to participate. I’m still working on the details. Thank you for your patience.
May God Bless us all during these strange times,
Rev. Jim
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