The Messenger
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Centered in God, Focused on Others
Sunday Services at 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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A Letter from the Search Committee:
Over the past year and a half, the St. Andrew's Rector Search Committee has worked tirelessly to represent all facets of this parish as we searched for our new half-time Rector. We listened to input from parishioners, read applications, conducted interviews, and visited candidates. It has been a long process - which was not always easy - but we persevered, and today I have some very good news to share with you! On behalf of the committee, whose members wish they could all be here today, I'd like to announce that we have selected a new Rector for St. Andrew's: Reverend Kevin Sparrow.
He is originally from Georgia and worked for some time in the Peace Corps before becoming ordained at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco in 2012. Kevin has valuable experience with fundraising and enjoys working with all ages in Christian formation as well as pastoral care. He has all the important qualities to meet the needs of St. Andrew's today and also to help us grow into the future. Kevin is compassionate and funny and he and his husband, Eric, are very excited to be joining us here at St. Andrews to continue God’s work.
Please join with us and the Vestry in welcoming him here in mid-October.
Peace, Becky Maki
So, with the welcoming of our new pastor, we must say "Goodbye" to Rev. Jan.
Join us as we celebrate Rev. Jan's time with us and all she has brought to our St. Andrew's Family:
Dear Members of the St. Andrew's Family,
As you know, Reverend Jan Walden will conclude her service with us on Sunday, October 14. She has been serving as our priest since April 1, 2017, as we conducted our search for a permanent priest. Jan has led our Sunday services, started a prayer shawl knitting group, worked with our confirmation classes, and provided pastoral care, among other responsibilities.
As part of the parish's thank you to Jan, on
Sunday, October 14, between the 8 am and 10 am service
s, we will have a
pot luck breakfast
. If you wish to make a donation to the gifts we have planned for Rev. Jan, please either send a check with "Reverend Jan" noted on the memo line to the church office, or drop off a check or cash donation between 9-1 Monday - Thursday when the church office is open.
If you are able to assist with coordinating the pot luck breakfast, or have additional gift ideas, please email Sue Coyne. Sue is coordinating the event and her email is:
s.e.coyne@att.net
We hope to see you on Sunday, October 14th, as we thank Reverend Jan for her service!
Thank you,
Brian Joyce
Warden
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The South Shore Deanery Confirmation will be celebrated on Saturday, October 13th at 4:00 pm at St. Stephen's in Cohasset. Join us here at St. Andrew's on Sunday, October 14th as we welcome and celebrate our new confirmands Lily Jones, Brady Kelbaugh and Amelia Prescott.
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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Join us with creatures great and small for the
Blessing of the Animals
on
Sunday, October 7th
during the 10:00 am service.
All live animals must be restrained or contained. However, you can also bring in a picture of your pet if that is easier or a favorite stuffed animal.
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Fall into Fun!
Paint & Potluck Night
Saturday, October 20th at 5:00 pm
Once again, we will be welcoming our friends from Friendship Home for an evening of painting, feasting and fun! This gorgeous fall forest painting is the masterpiece we will be creating!
The Vestry will generously cover the cost for all art supplies for the 15 Friendship Home individuals who will be joining us. The cost for parishioners and their guests will be $15.00 each.
As always, everyone who attends is asked to bring a potluck dish to share for a buffet for all to enjoy.
Plan to sign up ASAP as this event fills up quickly. The food is always delicious and everyone has a wonderful time painting their own masterpieces!
Contact Sherry Long at
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SAVE THE DATES!
ST. ANDREW’S HOLIDAY FAIR
Friday, November 16
th
, 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 17
th
, 9:00AM – 2:00 PM
Craft Workshops start on
Wednesday, September 19
th
in the Parish Hall from
7:00 -8:00 PM
and will meet every Wednesday evening until the fair.
ST. ANDREW’S COOKIE SALE
Friday, November 30
th
, 5:30 – 8:30 PM
as part of the Hanover 4 Corners Winter Festival
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We are thrilled to welcome back our Adult Choir after their summer break. Their beautiful music, under the direction of our Music Director, Sean Glennon, is uplifting and lyrical and also a great source of pride for our church community. If you are interested in joining the choir, please speak to Sean Glennon or email the church office for more information.
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ACOLYTES
Anyone in grade 2 and up (YES! this includes adults!) can serve as an Acolyte. If you or your child would like to serve as an Acolyte, please contact Gary Innes at:
garyinnes57@gmail.com
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Remember, Acolytes will also be able to attend Church School on the day that they serve.
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Sunday, September 23rd
Sunday, September 30th
Sunday, October 7th
Sunday, October 14th
Sunday, October 21st
Sunday, October 28th
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Daniel Maki & Andrew Egan
Lydia McLean & Drew Keith
T, Jay & Sofie Joyce
Brady Kelbaugh & Taylor Campanile
Daniel Maki & Andrew Egan
Lydia McLean & Drew Keith
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HOW YOU CAN HELP IN A TIME OF NEED:
Merrimack Valley Disaster Relief
From September 23rd until October 14th, all loose plate offerings (cash and checks) will be donated to the Episocpal Diocese of Massachusetts fund to help all those affecting by the gas explosions and fires in the Merrimack Valley.
EDR Hurricane Florence Relief
Episcopal Relief & Development is now supporting dioceses along the coast as they respond to the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. Contributions to the
Hurricane Relief Fund
will help Episcopal Relief & Development support Church and other local partners as they provide critical emergency assistance to those most in need.
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Please continue to pray for all those impacted by these devastating events, for those that continue to respond to emergencies, those that have begun the initial work of relief and recovery, and for church communities as they reach out to their most vulnerable members and neighbors.
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Thank you to everyone who participated in caring for our Community Garden this summer! It was a bumper crop that we were able to share with the Hanover Food Pantry and our St. Andrew's family.
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SEPTEMBER Food Pantry Item:
CANNED FRUIT
The
Hanover Food Pantry
is in need of volunteers. They need coverage every six weeks on Monday (9am-12pm) and Wednesday (12-3pm). Contact Sally Boutin at (781) 799-0053 or
kidsense@comcast.net
to learn more about this opportunity to participate in the community.
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GRILL NEEDED
As you are putting things away for the winter, perhaps you have a grill that you are no longer using and can donate to St. Andrew’s? We are in need of a “new” gas grill that can be used for our outdoor events.
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PRAYER LIST & CELEBRATIONS
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PRAYER LIST
- Please note, due to HIPAA guidelines and feedback from parishioners, we will now be just listing first names on our Prayer List.
Please remember to keep these people in your prayers:
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Sue
Marge
Joyce
Leah
Laura
Martin
The Evans Family
Diane
Jenn
Debbie
Maribeth
Judy
Sandy
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Carroll
Mollie
Carole
Wayne
Justine
Joe
John
Susan
Ron
The Wood Family
The McKenna Family
Sarah
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Sophy
Liisa
Carol
Winston
Charles & Phyllis
Sam
Beth
Diane
Eddie
Bob
Jessica
Rosa
Stacy
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Nancy
Zack
Diane
Jay
Bob & Mary
Shuyin
Steven
Claire & Don
LouAnn
Betsy
Tom
RemDawg
Barbara
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If you would like someone added to the Prayer List, please contact Carole in the office by email or phone by Wednesday noon. Thank you.
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BIRTHDAYS:
Heather Connick, Meredith Cooper
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8:00 am Service
10:00 am Service with Sunday School
Baptism of Benjamin Miller
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10:00 am Service with Sunday School
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8:00 am Service
10:00 am Service (No Sunday School)
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8:00 am Service
9:00 am Breakfast and Farewell Celebration for Rev. Jan
10:00 am Service with Sunday School
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Welcoming Rev. Kevin Sparrow
8:00 am Service
10:00 am Service with Sunday School
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8:00 am Service
10:00 am Service with Sunday School
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