St. Andrew's e-Pistle for August 2,2020
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Greetings!
While Adrian and Margaret have been on vacation, I've had the pleasure of praying the Morning Prayer and Compline prayers with you and St. Michael's on Facebook Live each day this week. I decided that each day I would focus on one of the "seven heavenly virtues" which Pope Gregory identified and paired with the more famous "seven deadly sins" back in the 6th century. We started with Charity (Greed), then focused on Kindness (Envy), Patience (Wrath), Diligence (Sloth), and finally Humility (Pride).
The exercise reminded me of the Ignatian daily examen, especially when I used the confession of sin at Compline prayer to reflect on how I'd fallen short of that day's virtue. Keeping my attention on a particular virtue gave me the gift of self-reflection, but it also nourished my sense of gratitude as I began to notice the people in my life who embody those virtues for me - like my husband (kindness) or my mother (patience).
I'm beyond grateful that so many aspects of my vocation here at St. Andrew's are as deeply grounding and spiritually refreshing as my time away on vacation was! I'm also appreciative to my colleagues that I've got a chance to hold down the fort for our daily prayers and this Sunday for worship with you at 10am. See you at Coffee Hour.
Blessings on your journey growing in Christian virtue!
Rev. Mia
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Mail is being delivered, invoices and check requests are being processed and payments are being received and credited for pledges, flowers, and the capital campaign.
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Contribution Statements
Contribution statements were mailed last week. The statement period covers all checks received from January 1 through June 30. Any checks received July 1 or later will not be credited until the third quarter statement which will be mailed in October. You will notice the statement format has changed. Under the Fund Summary, there are now columns to show prior period contributions as well as pledge gifts this period. Dates and check numbers are also included in the new format.
Please review your statement for accuracy. If you feel there may be an error or have any questions, you may
contact me by email or leave a message on my extension at the church: 781-235-7310. Because the church staff is still working remotely, voice mails are being retrieved weekly so please excuse any delay in getting back to you.
Thank you for your continued support of St. Andrew’s!
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News, Announcements, and Prayers
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To stay up to date with St. Andrew's virtual content, make sure to like and follow St. Andrew's on the social media platforms you use.
- Following our Facebook page and turning on notifications will help you know when we are live - or when we get back on air after being disconnected!
- Subscribing to our YouTube Channel will let you know when new hymn, sermon, and service videos are posted. Our YouTube Channel also contains church school lesson and activity videos.
- Follow our parish instagram, @staswellesley, for photos of our parish life throughout the week. Follow our youth instagram @staswellesleyyouth, for content related to children and youth.
- Our Twitter handle is @StAsWellesley
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Sunday Services and Program Sheets
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Following the service, you're invited to
drop-in to check-in
with our clergy and other parishioners after the service until 11:30am. Dress code is casual! (PJs encouraged!)
Scroll down to the bottom of the email for more detailed instructions for how to use Zoom on phone or computer.
Click here for the Link to Coffee Hour
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The Call, Summer 2020, is on the website!
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We'd like to direct you to a
special summer edition of The Call
, developed for these extraordinary times when our community is far removed from our church. We asked a handful of parishioners to reflect on faith. They told us 'faith' can take many forms – it can surprise, it can be elusive, it can come in moments of solitude, and even over Zoom.
To view The Call from this clickable link
on a desktop computer, click the corresponding “expand” icon for a full screen view. You can also print or download the PDF by clicking the download or print icons on the control bar.
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Discussion about the movie “13
th
” - Forum on Racial Justice
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On Sunday August 16 at 11:15am there will be a St. Andrew’s Forum Zoom meeting to discuss the movie “13
th” and issues of racial justice. All are welcome. If you intend to come please view the movie “13
th” prior to the meeting. “13
th” is available on Netflix. A Zoom link for the meeting will be posted in the e-Pistle on Friday, August 14.
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Adult Confirmation Preparation
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If you would like to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church this fall,
please send an email to Rev. Margaret Schwarzer. She will be holding a Confirmation Preparation class in September via Zoom for four sessions (one each week). If you would like to be received into the Episcopal Church or have a chance to deepen you understanding of our Episcopal Christian theology, this is also a good class for you.
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Children & Youth Programs for 2020-2021
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As we look toward what might be a particularly strange year for children and youth programming, it is all the more vital that we hear from parents about what their concerns and priorities are for their children's faith formation in 2020-2021. Please
respond honestly to the best of your ability here
or send your thoughts and concerns to
Rev. Mia Kano.
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Confirmation Class 2020-2021
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If you have a child rising up into eighth-grade or a high school student who might be interested in confirmation class beginning in September 2020, please
indicate your interest here.
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Visit from Ramona the Assistant Rector Mouse
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You know Rodney the Rector Mouse...introducing his new friend, Ramona the Assistant Rector Mouse!
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Online Church Directory and Mobile App
Did you know that we have a directory for church members that you can access
from our website
? Your email address will need to be in our database for you to get a username and password. Click on “
Directory
” in the upper right hand corner. Then look for "
Need a login? Click here
" and enter your email, first name, and last name. you will be prompted from there about getting a password. (
Click here to email Kate
with questions.)
There is also a mobile app for your cell phone called “
Church Life
” you can use once you have a username and password. Check it out!
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Parish Prayer List
Asher Griffin, Kim McGovern, Melissa Stampf, Vickie Alexander, Stephen, Theresa Given, Cam Czubek, Rob Rodormer, Jack, Roxanne Manners, Lisa Dutile, Jim Tilmon, Bill, Ashley, Michael, Jean, David McFarlane, Gary Christelis, Alison, Meredith, Mark Peacor, David Sears, James, Emily, Lindsay, Jim Weigel, John & Laura, Carolyn Frye, Mary Ann, Bobbe, Cindy, Jessica, Connie, Kathy, Elizabeth Peishoff, Vivienne Mary Kurz Engelke and Rebecca Kurz Engelke, Joseph Harris, the Marcineli family, Myron Allukian, Gina, Anne, Mimi West, Eva and Melanie, Jack Beggs, Jake, Sharon, Don Hawley, Mick, David Choate, Randi Dean, John Bynoe, Cristiane Neves Clay, Isabel, Peter Barnes, and Michael Vanin
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Special prayers are offered to the glory of God and in memory of
Jack Beggs
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Special Prayer for Outreach Partners
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We expect you are concerned about the needy in our community in these days and we encourage your prayers for our outreach partners. Here is updated information on the Outreach partners in our community. If you are shopping on Amazon, please consider using Amazon SMILE to support El Hogar in Honduras or the Wellesley Food Pantry.
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St. Stephen's Youth Programs
Special Challenge: We need 50 Visa Gift Cards for B-LOVE by August 4!
Please
click here for the link
to sign up.
Our B-LOVE collections have been tremendously appreciated. We are also seeking volunteers to cook for B-SAFE in early August,
Click here!
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Family Promise
Yet another family was able to move out of shelter into their own apartment, which is a great success! The need remains great, however, and new families have moved in, so that FPM continues to support four families in shelter at a hotel, and FPM is supporting other families in the LIFE program who are at risk for homelessness. Sam Gloyd, a van driver for FPM, is on a cross-country cycling trip to raise awareness of family homelessness. Follow his progress, and donate to support the families,
on their website.
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common cathedral
This vital ministry continues to offer Sunday outdoor worship, as it has for 24 years, and bag lunch, to its homeless congregation. Members may also stop by Emanuel Church on Wednesdays and Thursdays for Boston Warm/common Art: check-in with the ministers, a short respite, food, a restroom, creative projects - all with appropriate distancing, masks and sanitizing. We will be providing lunch there on September 27.
Click here to donate. If you know of someone who is sewing cloth face masks that tie behind the head, they would love some donations.
Contact Cam McCormick
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United Way/Pearl Street Cupboard & Cafe
While Pearl Street Cafe is not serving meals, the food pantry is open and is distributing needed food.
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Knitting Ministry
Continues individually making many shawls, baby hats and sweaters, in anticipation of a greater than expected need this coming winter.
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Wellesley Food Pantry
Please see
their website
for list of needed items, which can be dropped off Monday mornings, or in bins at town grocery stores. They have changed procedures to keep a safe distance and volunteers bag the items (not clients getting items) to reduce exposure.
The Pantry has temporarily moved to the UU Church at 309 Washington Street.
Please click here to donate.
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Join Coffee Hour via computer
If prompted to enter a Meeting ID it is:
231 303 1816
and the meeting passcode is "StAndrews"
Join the meeting using your computer's audio and video. You can opt to join without video.
You will be automatically muted when you join.
Click the microphone button
in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen to unmute. Please mute yourself when you are not talking.
You can also stop your video at any point if you'd like by clicking the stop video button.
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Join Coffee Hour via phone:
After the service concludes, dial:
929 205 6099.
The voice will prompt you to enter the meeting ID:
231 303 1816
The voice will prompt you to enter a participant ID or to press pound.
Press Pound
. You will automatically be muted. To unmute yourself,
press *6
. To re-mute yourself,
press *6
again.
Please mute when you are not talking or when your background noise is loud.
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