From the Rector
Please Join Us in Welcoming Bishop Andrew Waldo
to Saint Andrew's This Sunday for a
9:30 AM Bishop's Forum and a
10:30 AM Mass with Baptism & Confirmations
As you may know, the Episcopal Church derives its name from the fact that we are a church with bishops-- episcopal meaning "governed by or having bishops." Here in the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina, The Right Reverend Andrew Waldo is our diocesan bishop, and we are blessed to be able to welcome him to Saint Andrew's this Sunday, when, beginning at 9:30 AM, he will lead a Forum titled Ambassadors of Reconciliation: Christian Maturity within the Church reflecting on how we are called to become mature disciples in Christs.

After the Bishop's Forum, we will gather in the church at 10:30 AM for a mass with baptism and confirmations. At that mass, Charlotte Jade Lever , the daughter of Thomas & Lillian Lever will be baptized with water and the Holy Spirit and thereby made a member of Christ's Body the Church. In addition, eight members of Saint Andrew's -- Jerry Batte , Jennie Batte , Bryan Brooks , Paul Brunson , Allison Giambrone-Wilson , Carl Headley , Lendy Rhodes , and Laura Rhodes -- will be confirmed, received, or reaffirmed by Bishop Waldo. Over the next few days, I invite you to have Charlotte, Jerry, Jennie, Bryan, Paul, Allison, Carl, Lendy, and Laura in your prayers as they prepare for Sunday.

In my opinion, one of the ways in which we become mature disciples in Christ is through our participation in and awareness of all aspects of God's one holy catholic and apostolic church, and I am delighted by the ways in which Saint Andrew's is continuing to step up in our support of the wider church in a multitude of ways.

As part of that ongoing work of honoring and participating in the life of the universal church, therefore, I hope that you will be with us on Sunday morning at 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM as we welcome our Bishop so that, in the tradition of the apostles and all that have followed in their leadership, we might benefit from the work that he has been called to do in our midst.

Peace,
Fr. Gary+
2020 Pledge Campaign & Parish Survey Update
“For it is in giving that we receive.” - Prayer attributed to Saint Francis
We are now at the half-way point in our five-week Annual Pledge Campaign, which started on All Saints Sunday, November 3rd, and is scheduled to wrap up on the Second Sunday of Advent, December 8th. As the graphics above indicate, we are off to a very encouraging start! Thank you to everyone who has already turned in their pledges!

If you do not have your pledge card, you can e-mail the Parish Office to receive one -- or you can complete your pledge online via the following link:
In addition to the Annual Pledge Campaign, our parish survey, which is being used to help guide the work of the Saint Andrew's Mission/Vision/Values Task Force, continues. If you haven't already had an opportunity to complete the survey, you can do so via the following link:
Thanks again to each of you for blessing Saint Andrew's with your participation in our common life -- and for your faithfulness in supporting this community with your time, talent, and treasure
Worship Schedule
Wednesday, November 20, Feast of Clement, Bishop of Rome
5:30 PM Rosary
6:30 PM Low Mass with Unction and Healing Prayers followed Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament*
*Note: Benediction on the 20th since no Wednesday Mass the next week
Sunday, November 24,
Christ the King Sunday
Bishop’s Visitation
8:30 AM Low Mass
(Rite II)
9:30 AM Bishop’s Forum
& Sunday School for Children
10:30 AM Sung High Mass with Baptism & Confirmations
(Rite I)
Wednesday,
November 27

No Healing Mass
or Choir Practice

Enjoy a blessed Thanksgiving!
Prayer Requests
The following people have been commended
to the prayers of the parish:
Ann, Audrey, Bambi, Barbara, Bill, Bob, Chris, Chuck, Corinne, Eddie, Edward, Ena, Ginger, Hamilton, Hannah, Jean, Jodi, Leigh Ann, Margaret Lee, Mary, Nancy, Nell, Sharon, Weesie, Willlie, Winnie
To add someone to the Daughters of the King prayer list, please e-mail
daughters1913@gmail.com . There is also wooden box in the Narthex where you can fill out prayer cards. The Daughters will add your names to their prayers. 
2019 Annual Meeting (Nov. 17)
Thanks to Everyone Who Participated in Our Annual Meeting!
Congratulations to our Newly Elected Vestry Members
& Diocesan Delegate & Alternate
Thanks to everyone who participated in our Annual Parish Meeting this past Sunday--and to everyone who prepared food for our Potluck Lunch. It was a joyful day in the life of Saint Andrew's.

We are pleased to announce our newly elected vestry members, who begin their terms in December: Joseph Austin , who was elected to a one year term; and Cheryl Banks , Ethan Cashwell , and Erin Culbertson , who were elected to three-year terms. In addition, Ellen Mays was elected to a four-year term as diocesan convention delegate, and Dick Stanley was elected to a three-year term as convention alternate. Thanks to all our new vestry members and convention delegates for their willingness to serve!

If you were not able to attend and would like to review our 2019 Annual Report , you can download a copy of the Report at this link . 
2019 Diocesan Convention (Nov. 9)
Saint Andrew's was well-represented at this year's Annual Diocesan Convention, which took place at Christ Church on Saturday, November 9th. Pictured above are our four lay diocesan delegates -- Lee Gray , Ethan Cashwell , Sheila Manchester , and Tommy Watson -- along with our rector.
Announcements
Sunday School for Children | Bishop's Forum for Adults
This Sunday at 9:30 AM
For our Children's Class, we will continue with the Hearts Alive lectionary-based curriculum. In addition, for infants and toddlers, we have the Nursery open during the Sunday School hour (in addition to the 10:30 AM Mass). In order to keep these ministries going, however, we need additional volunteers to help with teaching Children's Sunday School and to assist our nursery coordinator, Amanda, in the Nursery . If you are able to do help with Sunday School, please e-mail Father Gary. If you can help in the nursery, please sign up here.

As discussed in the Rector's Note above, adults will meet in the Parish Hall at 9:30 AM for the Bishop's Forum titled Ambassadors of Reconciliation: Christian Maturity within the Church, during which Bishop Waldo will lead a reflection on how we are called to become mature disciples in Christs.
Backpack and Blanket Drive 
Saint Andrew’s Mission and Outreach is sponsoring a backpack and blanket drive to assist United Housing Connections with their annual Point-In-Time (PIT) Count in January. The PIT Count helps to identify those who are experiencing homelessness in Greenville and the Upstate. Each person identified is given a backpack which includes items to aid them against the harsh winter weather. 800 backpacks and blankets are needed to fill this need. Information about homelessness and boxes for donations are provided in the parish hall. If you would prefer to write a check for your donation, it can be placed in the offering plate. Make your check out to "United Housing Connections" and in the memo line, add “2020 PIT Donation”.

For more information contact Cindy Henry , Sara Conrad, or Rusty Infinger .
Clothe Thy Neighbor Seeking Winter Clothing

Please bring warm clothing for men and women to the Parish Hall for those in need.
Ordination of Michael Cannon (son of Fr. Charles Cannon)
to the Priesthood
We are delighted to be able to share the news that the Rev. Deacon Michael Cannon, the youngest son of our former rector, Fr. Charles Cannon, will be ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, November 23, at 11:00 AM, at Saint John's Episcopal Church in Tampa, Florida . Please have Michael in your prayers as he prepares to made a priest in God's Church.
Parking Update
With the repaving and repainting of the Pendleton Street Baptist Church (PSBC) parking lot (the lot that is adjacent to the church), all of the parking spaces in that lot are now marked with white numbers -- so Saint Andrew's parishioners no longer need to worry about yellow vs. white vs. red spots in that lot . For your information, based on our agreement with PSBC, we are able to use that parking lot as follows:

  • Sundays - All available spots are open to folks who are coming to Saint Andrew's for worship.
  • Weeknights & Saturdays - All available spots are open to folks who are coming to Saint Andrew's for worship or other church-related activities. (Availability may be limited due to baseball or other events.)
  • Weekday Business Hours - Up to five open spots (preferably the spots closest to the stairs from the parking lot) are available for Saint Andrew's parishioners and staff here for church-related events. (If we foresee the need for more than five on a particular weekday, we will notify PSBC to obtain their permission for additional spots.)

Please note that, in addition to available on-street parking, we continue to have access to all of the "permit only" spots on the ground floor of the Homewood Suites Hotel on all weeknights and weekends (including Sunday mornings).

For all of this parking, we encourage folks to have a Saint Andrew's parking sticker visible in their rear window. If you do not have a sticker, please contact the parish office to get one . Finally, if you ever get a parking envelope/ticket while using the PSBC lot for a church-related event, please do not pay it. Instead, bring it to the parish office so that we can notify PSBC and have the ticket canceled.
Upcoming Safe Church Training Opportunities
Safe Church training is important for anyone volunteering in children's ministries, or doing any lay ministry, such as lay eucharistic visitors, involving potentially one-on-one ministry within the parish. We encourage all parishioners, especially those in positions of leadership - such as vestry members and other ministry area leaders, to get Safe Church certified.

We are offering a Safe Church training session here in January:


Please make sure to let our parish office know if you sign up a class at a location other than Saint Andrew's. More info on Safe Church Training here.
Sunday Altar Flower and Presence Candle Dedications
Every Sunday, we have the opportunity to offer a special dedication of the altar flowers or presence candle in honor, memory, or celebration of loved ones. The cost to the church for altar flowers is now $100 per Sunday, so we are suggesting that donations for dedicating altar flowers be in the range of $50 to $100 to help us cover those costs. The suggested donation for a presence candle dedication is $10.

If you would like to sign up for a Sunday, please see the sign up sheet on the bulletin in the Parish Hall or click on the button below. You may place a check in the offering plate with "Altar Flowers" or "Presence Candle" noted in the memo.
Service Opportunities
Nursery During 9:30 AM Sunday School and 10:30 AM Mass Every Sunday
Staff member Amanda Abreu oversees our Sunday morning nursery during the 9:30 AM Sunday School hour and the 10:30 AM Mass. Each week, we need at least one parish volunteer to serve with Amanda as our second nursery caregiver. If you have gifts for working with infants and young children--and have “Safe Church” training, we could use your help!
Join the choir! Wednesday evening rehearsals at 7:30 PM
This is a reminder to any interested Saint Andrew's Church friends or members that our regular Wednesday evening choir rehearsals are held in the Parish Hall after the 6:30 PM Mass. If you know of any prospective new choir members, bring them along with you! If you need transportation to rehearsal and or church, or if you have questions, please e-mail our organist/choirmaster John Gilbert.
Sunday Coffee Hour Refreshments
We are blessed to be a growing parish, and one of the ways that we offer hospitality to our many visitors is through our coffee hour after the 10:30 AM mass every Sunday. Please consider signing up for a Sunday on one of the sign up sheets hanging on the parish bulletin board. 
Feed Thy Neighbor on Saturday Mornings
Feed Thy Neighbor is a cooperative effort of the Episcopal community in Greenville. Parish volunteers from Saint Andrew’s, Saint Peter’s, Saint James and Christ Church feed the homeless each Saturday from 7:30 to 8:30 AM in the Saint Andrew's Parish House. The Third Saturday of the month is Saint Andrew's particular responsibility. Come and join us! Set-up and cook team start at 6:30 am. Clean up team start at 8:00 am. Individuals interested in this ministry opportunity, please contact the office at 235-5884.