​"Equal parts spiritual, mystical and intense, it’s an ambience impossible to capture in a column or review—you truly have to see it to believe it. Even better, feel it—the resonant intimacy of Sam’s florid technique burrowing into your chest, his razor-sharp, sage-like wit sinking into your consciousness." --Nick McGregor

​Listen to a sample of Sam's music here:
http://www.sampacetti.com/medley-live-heartwood-soundstage

Check out Sam's website:
http://www.sampacetti.com/

The votes are in, and St. Cyprian's has come out on top again. Not only was the church voted Best, but:

• Fr. Ted won Best Spiritual Leader,
• Romanza Festivale won Best Musical Festival,
• St. Francis Inn won Best B&B,
• Compassionate St. Augustine and Caren Goldman came in second or third in the different categories they entered.

Congratulations to all!  Thank you to everyone for voting daily during the competition.

See the results by clicking on the link and paging through the magazine. Results start on page 9.

Last Sunday's Anthem, "Simple Gifts," was recorded by Deacon Skip and Ivan Kish to use as a tribute
to Mark Schweizer of the St. James Music Press (SJMP). Mark, who recently passed away, started the
SJMP and composed and arranged many choral pieces that are used for free by small churches like
St. Cyprian's. Music Director Kathy Vande Berg often chooses Mark's anthems for our Worship. 

​After his death, the folks at SJMP invited their subscribers to send them video of one of Mark's
pieces to share with his family and the SJMP community. St. Cyprian's offering is posted on the
church YouTube channel, which is linked below. You can search for other churches' submissions by
using #SchweizerAnthem on Facebook, YouTube, or Twitter.

Folio Weekly's
Best of St. Augustine 2020

Vote Every Day
Now through Friday, January 10 at Midnight

Vote here

St. Cyprian's Church and Fr. Ted are on the ballot.

Friends of the church are, too:
Caren Goldman
Compassionate St. Augustine (Caren is Executive Director)
Romanza and Celtic Festival (Kathy Vande Berg is Executive Director)
St. Francis Inn (The Finnegans are owners)

It's easy. Click on the link above and scroll down to the categories--

Spiritual: Place of Worship, Spiritual Leader
People: Community Activist, Social Justice Crusader
Issues: Cause, Nonprofit
Entertainment: Art Festival, Food Festival, Music Festival
Tourism: B&B/Inn

Take a look back at the year’s print newsletters, telling the story of a vibrant, engaged church. You will see we have dedicated clergy grounded in the love of Jesus; a strong, talented Mission Board leading the church; and generous, involved parishioners who take part in activities at St. Cyprian’s and in the St. Augustine community.
 
“The Voice” is published monthly or bimonthly, and the most recent edition is available on the table inside the door of the church.

January
February
March
April
May – June
July – August
September
October – November
December

​Join us as we reflect upon this holy season through readings from Scripture and congregational singing. Music Director Kathleen Vande Berg is putting together a lovely program of hymns and sacred songs in different styles and has invited guest choristers and instrumentalists for this special event. 

Operation New Hope Fundraiser November 16 at 7:00 pm
Saint Anastasia Catholic Church - Celebration Hall
5205 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL 32080

Cost is $10.00 plus Cash Bar, additional contributions are appreciated

​November Vespers is on Sunday, November 17 at 5:30 pm featuring the Marc Dickman Jazz Quartet.  Marc Dickman is a professor at UNF in the music department.  A Wine & Cheese Reception will follow the Vespers service.