e-Pistle for June 24, 2018

e-Pistle for June 24, 2018

Dear ,

We are in full summer now, and I always find myself dipping into Mary Oliver's poetry in high summer. She has such a gift for finding words for moments that I thought were wordless, for seeing soul in the natural world, and inviting us to feel it, see it, too.

This is one of my favorite poems, and I often find myself thinking about it as I get ready to send my son, Ben, off to a month of summer camp in New Hampshire where he will hike mountains, jump in cold lake water, and spend the night in his sleeping bag under the stars.

Wherever you go this summer, keep your eyes open for the beauty of summer. When you are in Wellesley, join us for worship and fellowship at 8am and 10am on Sunday mornings.

Sleeping in the Forest

By Mary Oliver

I thought the earth remembered me,

she took me back so tenderly,

arranging her dark skirts, her pockets

full of lichens and seeds.

I slept as never before, a stone on the river bed,

nothing between me and the white fire of the stars

but my thoughts, and they floated light as moths

among the branches of the perfect trees.

All night, I heard the small kingdoms

breathing around me, the insects,

and the birds who do their work in the darkness.

All night, I rose and fell, as if in water,

grappling with a luminous doom. By morning

I had vanished at least a dozen times

into something better.

Yours in Christ,

Margaret

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Notices & Announcements

B-SAFE this summer!

Thank you to the 40+ volunteers who have signed up to work with St. Stephen's B-SAFE from July 9 - 13 and July 23. We still have a few spots open for volunteers, especially to interact with the kids in Boston while lunch is being served, and on our Friday field trip at Lake Cochituate. It is very rewarding to spend time with these enthusiastic kids, and it is a tremendous help to this important Outreach ministry. Visit the St. Andrew's website to sign up .

Are You Interested in Being Confirmed?

Bishop Gates will join us in October to confirm and receive teens and adults. Do you feel called to claim confirmation, renew your confirmation, or be received into our Episcopal Church? We will have four classes to prepare for this important milestone. Contact Margaret to learn more.

Honoring St. Andrew's Veterans

The fall issue of The CALL will include an "honor roll" list of St. Andrew's members (living and deceased) who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. If you would like yourself or a family member listed, please email Cat with the veteran's name, branch, and (if applicable) foreign wars in which the veteran served.

"Refreshing" the Parish Prayer List

Praying for our loved ones at time of need on the parish prayer list is a central part of our worship and church life. We would like to remind you that at the beginning of every month, we "refresh" the prayer list. We remove names of people for whom we have been asked to pray if we have not heard that you wish us to keep your loved one on the list for the next month. We are happy to keep people on the list for as long as they are in need of our prayers. However, our pro-active approach helps prevent a build up of people on the list after the need for our prayers for that person has passed. Thanks for your help with this.

From the Treasurer's Office

As you plan for your summer holiday, please remember to keep your pledge payments current over the next three months. Our expenses continue in the summer, and we rely on pledge income to pay our bills promptly. Thanks and best wishes for a refreshing summer!

Have a ball with inter-faith bowling!

UU Wellesley would like to challenge your church to join us for some inter-faith bowling. We currently have two teams and would like to get some more teams to meet people from all the local houses of worship.

The details:

Date/time: Sunday nights - 7 to 9 pm

Start Date: September 16, 2018

Location: Kings Dedham - Legacy Place

Duration: 6 weeks (with a break for Columbus Day)

Cost: $324 for a team of six people ($54 per person) If we get 10 teams: $270 for a team ($45 per person) Price includes 6 nights of bowling and shoe rental

Note: Must be 21 years of age, as Kings serves adult beverages Each team needs one captain to coordinate and collect fees.

Parent Survey

All parents of children in infancy through high school are encouraged to take a brief survey on St. Andrew's ministries with children and youth. We want to hear your opinion and implement your advice! To take the survey, check your email or contact Rev. Catherine Healy.

Sox Box

Our first annual donation this year will be mid-June. I, once again, humbly appeal to your generosity and request socks-new, white men's cotton crew socks, size L or XL. P lease consider making a difference by participating in this ministry. You may do this by 1. Placing socks in the sox box located outside the library or 2. Sending a check for any amount (with "sox" in the memo), which will be included in your church statement.

Book Circle

Book Circle is the second Monday of every month. The next date is Monday, July 9 at 7pm. We will be reading Educated by Tara Westover. I hope to see you all in the Harvey Room! Please contact Betsy Millane if you'd like more information.

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.

Social Media

Please follow us and tag us on your social media platforms. We are on Instagram @StAsWellesley, Twitter @StAsWellesley, and Facebook at "St. Andrew's Episcopal Church." Have fun. Spread the word. Post pics from your meetings and work here at church. We want to see what you are doing.

Serving St. Andrew's This Week

Serving St. Andrew's this week

Altar Guild Jo Dermer, Linda Gallo, Blair Glennon, Wendy Haering, Pam Henrikson, Donna Kell, Debbie Lorenz, Linda Reineman, and Beverly Wood

Greeters Betsy Millane and Sandra Rigney

Serving at 8am

Lay Reader/Chalice Bearer Donna Kell

Serving at 10am

Chalice Bearers Nancy Echlov and Suzy Littlefield
Lay Readers Michael Kemp and Penny Post

Ushers Steve Beach, Harry Condon, Greg Hunter, Scott Jones, Peter Lull, and Jeff Waldron

Parish Prayer List

St. Andrew's prayer list

Asher Griffin, John Reed, Kim McGovern, Lisa Dutile, Sue Wright, Richard, Ann O'Sullivan, Charlotte Corey, Nancy, Melissa Stampf, Phyllis Jackson, Dick Hawley, Clara Manning, Lee Goodnow, Bob Moore, Courtney Priester, Janet Flett, and Lawrence Greenberg .

Flowers today are given to the Glory of God and in celebration of the life of

Gertrude G. Cronk and Phyllis Williamson.

Intercessions from the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

Parishes of the Mt. Hope-Buzzards Bay

Deanery Church of the Holy Spirit, Fall River

St. Luke's Church, Fall River

St. Gabriel's Church, Marion

St. Philip of Bethsaida, Mattapoisett

Prayers for Outreach Partners

We have started a practice of praying each week for one of the St. Andrew's outreach partners in the Prayers of the People. The outreach partners are charities that the parish supports with our time and donations from our parish budget. The aim of this new practice is both to hold the work of these charities in our prayers, and to familiarize the congregation with the different charities we support as we put our faith into action as a parish.

August Ecumenical Worship Schedule

Please join the communities of Wellesley in ecumenical worship at 10am during the first three Sundays of August. 8am services at St. Andrew's will continue as usual.

August 5 Location   St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 79 Denton Road
Preacher   The Rev. Sarah Butter (UCC-Village)

August 12 Location   Village Church (UCC), 2 Central Street
Preacher The Rev. Dr. Matthew Wooster (UCC-Hills)

August19 Location   Wellesley Hills Church (UCC), 207 Washington Street
Preacher   The Rev. Adrian Robbins-Cole (Episcopal)

August 26   Return to standard St. Andrew's worship services at 8am and 10am

St. Andrew's prayer list

Weekly Deadlines

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.