Events
October - November Events
For a complete list, visit our Event Calendar
OCTOBER 17 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
ECW Arts & Crafts Fair
Please join us and support our Arts and Crafts Fair for a really great morning out to get an early start on Christmas shopping with lots of fun and unique gifts! While you are here, come and say hello to a few of our parishioners who have tables displaying their own handmade artistic creations at this event.
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​Along with our featured crafters, the following community wellness partners will be on-site in the parking lot: · OneBlood Big Red Bus for blood donations · VNA Mobile Unit · Walgreens for flu shots and other immunizations
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Please sign up in the Narthex. Questions? Contact: Pam Wehrberger
OCTOBER 24 | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Shining Light Garden
St. Augustine Serves volunteers at Shining Light Garden on the second and fourth Saturdays each month from 8:30 -10:30 am.
Come join us at a truly inspiring place where we plant, weed and harvest vegetables for our neighbors in need. The produce is then distributed to local food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and other assistance programs throughout Indian River County. We are a warm & friendly group greatly inspired to celebrate God's creation and feed the hungry. All are welcome!
Be sure to bring a hat, sunscreen, water, and gloves. Wear shoes that you don't mind getting dirty. Please contact Lisa Margaret Grandage with any questions.
OCTOBER 24 | 6:15 PM
Chili Cook-Off!
Get ready for the battle of the chilis and join us following our evening service to taste and select the "Chili Champion" of St. Augustine's! Those who attend the event will sample a variety of chilis— some spicy, some mild, vegetarian, no meat, or white, cooked up by their fellow parishioners. All will receive a ballot to vote for their top 3 chilis. Prizes will go to the winners!
There will also be chili toppings, corn bread, and desserts available. We are kindly accepting free will offerings, and parishioners are also asked to bring their own beverages. Any questions? Please contact Valerie Daly
OCTOBER 31 | 8:00 AM
Strides Breast Cancer Walk
Walk with St. Augustine Serves at Riverside Park at 8:00 AM
Cancer has touched many lives in our parish family. For this reason, St. Augustine Serves will again this year form a team to participate in the American Cancer Society “Making Strides” Breast Cancer Awareness Walk.
Join us as we help raise lifesaving funds that support breast cancer patients, survivors, thrivers, and caregivers through every step of their journey.
Please sign up to walk with our team: In past years, the Making Strides Cancer Walk has provided a great opportunity for fellowship as we celebrate the cancer survivors and remember those lost near and dear to us. Let us all come together to help find new treatments and cures!
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Pick the distance that is comfortable for you & bring a walking buddy. We will follow a scenic loop around Riverside Park. Be sure to bring a hat, water, and sunscreen and a smile. We will meet in the big field under our blue St. Augustine Serves banner. Join our Team here!
Note: When signing up, click the pink button towards the top right of your screen, and follow all the prompts on the website. You may have to "select a new team" and put in St. Augustine Serves, even if it appears that you are already listed with that team.
Not up to walking? Walk with us in spirit and support our team with a financial contribution to the American Cancer Society. Make your donation here.
Questions? Please contact Marolyn Findlay
NOVEMBER 4 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Fellowship Ministry Monthly Book Club
Fellowship Ministry Monthly Book Club Do you enjoy reading books and discussing them with others? Then come and join the Fellowship Ministry in the new Monthly Book Club! We meet on the first Wednesday of each month between 6:30-7:30pm in the Library. The Book Club will explore a variety of genres; fiction and non-fiction.
For our Wednesday, November 4 meeting, the book selected is called “The Rosie Project” by Graeme Simsion. It is now available for checkout – please contact Donna Griffin to receive a copy. Participants have a two-week period to read the book before turning it back in.
Each month the facilitators of the Book Club will rotate between Marilyn Black Dussault, Donna Griffin, Father Tyler and Valerie Daly. Any questions? Please contact Valerie Daly.
NOVEMBER 7 | 10:00 AM
Rise Against Hunger
St. Augustine of Canterbury continues its partnership with Rise Against Hunger to help end world hunger by 2030 and you are invited to participate!
Rise Against Hunger is an international hunger relief organization that distributes food and life-changing aid to the world's most vulnerable, mobilizing the necessary resources to yes, end hunger by 2030.
St. Augustine parishioners, friends and neighbors are asked to help Rise Against Hunger pack 10,000 meals in two hours on Saturday, November 7 at 10 am in the Parish Hall. Families are welcome, children below fifth grade must be accompanied by an adult. Please sign up in the Narthex!
Find out more about Rise Against Hunger Ministry contact: Tony Tulumello
NOVEMBER 5 | 11:30 AM
Samaritan Soup Bowl 2026
On this day we come together for a light meal to raise funds for the Samaritan Center, so that others may eat.
Please join us Thursday, November 5 at 11:30 am in the Parish Hall. Soup, bread and a cookie will be served for a donation of $5. A selection of hand-crafted soup bowls will also be sold for $20. All proceeds go to sustaining the Samaritan Center’s mission to provide transitional support to homeless families.
For more information, please contact Tony Tulumello or call Catholic Charities’ Samaritan Center at 772-770-3039.
NOVEMBER 14 | 5:30 PM
Operations Christmas Child
The Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child collects shoebox gifts filled with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items - and delivers them to children in need around the world to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way. For many of these children, the gift-filled shoebox is the first gift they have ever received. Delivered into the hands of children through local churches, every shoebox gift is an opportunity to share about our Lord Jesus Christ and God’s redeeming love for them.
Please sign up in the Narthex and join us in the Parish Hall to help pack 100 shoebox gifts for these precious children.
Need More information? Please contact Valerie Reich
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.