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Martin Luther King Day Breakfast
Every year, St. Andrew's sponsors a table at the MLK breakfast hosted by the World of Wellesley. All parishioners are invited to join the St. Andrew's table. Our parish often makes up the single biggest contingent at the event! The breakfast takes place on Monday, January 15, at Alumnae Hall on the Wellesley College campus: Breakfast at 8am, program at 8:30am. Please let Adrian know if you wish to attend.
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MLK Day of Action
Join St. Stephen's Youth Programs and our partner organizations on
Monday, January 15, 8:30am to 1:30pm for our Eighth Annual MLK Day of Action in Boston. Volunteers choose: the Blackstone Innovation School (380 Shawmut Ave) or the Josiah Quincy Upper School (900 Washington Street). *Please note, the projects at the Quincy are physical maintenance projects (painting and cleaning). At the Blackstone, a greater variety of service projects will take place. If you are volunteering with children under age 13, the Blackstone is the best site as there will be projects for families.
For more information, contact Maureen Burns, SSYP's Senior Manager of School Partnerships, at
617-420-2238.
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Church School Winter Break
Kids' Place, church school, and Rite-13 (grades PK-7) will resume on Sunday, January 21; confirmation prep and youth group will resume on Sunday, January 28.
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There will be an opportunity for parishioners to learn about the 2017 parish budget for St. Andrew's at a forum at 11:30am Sunday, January 21 in Room 2. This forum will be led by Alan Joachim, the head of the finance committee. The rector and wardens will also be present to answer any questions. The final budget will be presented at the annual meeting on January 28, after it has been approved by the vestry at its meeting on January 23. All are welcome.
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Annual Meeting
The 125th annual meeting will be held from 11am to 12:30pm on Sunday, January 28. New parish leaders will be elected, reports will be given on the work accomplished in 2017, a budget for 2018 will be presented, and the new strategic plan will be highlighted. Please save this date.
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9am Christian Learning Series: What is a blessing?
We use the word "blessing" often in our Christian life. What does it mean? Join us Sunday, January 21, to learn about Holy Scriptures understanding of "blessings." We will also talk about our own insights and experiences of blessings in our lives. Join us in Room 2.
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Kids' Place Family Coffee
Kids' Place (preschool and younger) children and their parents are invited to a special coffee hour on
Sunday, January 21, after the 10am service in the Kids' Place rooms. Come meet the membership committee and get to know your fellow parents.
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Our next informal service will be Sunday, January 28 at 5pm in the parish hall. It will be followed by a potluck supper. Following on from Martin Luther King Day, the theme of the service will be exploring modern day saints of the church. The service includes an informal liturgy, more contemporary music, a discussion instead of a formal service and Holy Communion. The service is about 45 minutes long. The service is aimed at both young and old.
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Help fill the shelves of the Wellesley Food Pantry by bringing in a non-perishable food donation on Sunday, February 4. Donations can be placed in the wooden bin or the "Campbell's Soup Can" in the narthex.
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In your pew, you will find yellow cards that you can use to make a public or private prayer request. Please place these cards in the offering plate or give them to a member of the clergy.
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Join us in Italy in May 2018!
Twenty-two of us have signed up for our St. Andrew's pilgrimage to Rome, Florence, and Assisi next year. We will travel Monday, May 14 to Friday, May 25. We have 3 spots still open---a double room, and a single room. Are you meant to join us? Please contact me if you want to learn more about details about this spiritual adventure.
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A Note from the Treasurer's Office
Offering envelopes for 2018 are available at the back of the church. If you would like envelopes and have not ordered them, please contact
Ruth Hubert in the Treasurerʹs Office
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Nametags
Nametags are a great way to get to know folks and help everyone feel welcome. St. Andrew's membership committee offers lovely reusable magnetic nametags for all members. If you would like a new or replacement name tag, please contact Becky Hamlin.
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Need a Babysitter or Odd Job-Doer?
Hire a teen or young adult from St. Andrew's. The list can be obtained in church on Sunday.
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Illness and Off-Hour Emergencies
The clergy are always available to assist you. Please
email Adrian or call
him at 603-831-4938 if you or a member of your family expects to be in the hospital and wishes to be visited. Also, please let us know of names that should be added to our prayer list. Our prayers are with all those in need.
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Deadlines
for Weekly Leaflet and e-Pistle Announcements
Announcements and gratitudes (and anything else)
for inclusion in the weekly leaflet or e-Pistle are due on Tuesdays at noon. Please limit your announcement to 50-100 words.
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