e-Pistle for Sunday, January 19, 2020
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Greetings!
Injustice is ubiquitous. We find it everywhere.
This week, it has been particularly disturbing to read about the passenger plane blown up by the Iran military- a case of an accidental shoot-down of a Ukrainian passenger jet with heartbreaking consequences.
There were newlyweds, graduate students, whole families killed. My mind moved to the day we Episcopalians mark as “Holy Innocents’ Day”, honored on December 28 each year, which marks the deaths of the children killed by King Herod when he was trying to assassinate the baby Jesus. That day makes room for us to remember all the holy innocents who are killed by powers that act without conscience or restraint.
This weekend, we celebrate the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend. If you are in town, we hope you will join us. His fight for civil rights for African Americans reminds us of the courage and the integrity of many who fought to help establish a deeper and more authentic justice in the United States in the 20
th century. The work to create and establish justice continues, and many people of good faith work to help our country become better day-by-day and year-by-year.
Here are three things you and your family could do to refresh your own spirits and recommit yourselves to seeking and building a just world:
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Join us this Sunday as our choir sings some African American spirituals and we remember The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
2)
Join members of our church on Monday, January 20 at the Alumnae Hall of Wellesley College for Wellesley s MLK Day Breakfast. The event runs from 8am-10am. (Email Adrian if you want to come; all are welcome. There will be singing, step-dancing, and a speaker to inspire us.)
3)
On Monday, January 20, join members of our parish who will go to St. Stephen’s, South End, our sister parish, to do work for the Blackstone School. The work team will engage between 9am-2pm. You can sign-up on the Signup Genius on the SERVE page of our website.
All that we do to help establish justice builds up the Kingdom of God.
Yours in Christ,
Margaret
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2019 Pledges
Please make your payments as soon as you can. Thank you.
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Keep in touch with St. Andrew's!
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Healing Prayer
Healing prayer is a widespread ancient tradition within the Episcopal Church and we are making it available at our Sunday services. During the time people are receiving communion at the front altar rail, one of the clergy will be on duty at the transept altar to offer healing prayers. Tell the clergy person what you wish to pray for: you can request a prayer for yourself or for someone else. For example, someone might say, “please pray for my husband facing a difficult time at work,” or “please pray for my mother facing an operation,” or “please pray for my son having a tough time at college.” In response, the clergy will quietly and discreetly offer a healing prayer for the situation.
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MLK Breakfast
St. Andrew’s will be sponsoring a table at the annual MLK breakfast again, hosted by the World of Wellesley. The Kuumba Singers of Harvard College and the Wellesley High School Step Dancers will perform. The breakfast is
from 8 to 10am on Monday, January 20, at the
Alumnae Hall, Wellesley College. If you would like to go to the breakfast and represent St. Andrew’s,
please let me Adrian know.
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MLK Day of Action
Live out the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. through the MLK Day of Action! On
Monday, January 20, 2019
, volunteers will gather at St. Andrew's in the morning to drive into the South End of Boston and spend the day (from approximately
9am to 2pm
) working on projects at the Blackstone School, a partner of St. Stephen's Church, our sister parish. All ages are invited; children below grade nine should bring a parent.
Click here for more
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Coffee Hour Hosts Needed
We need parishioners to host coffee hour after the 10am Sunday service. You can do this individually or team up with another parishioner to host. There will be a sign-up sheet at coffee hour this Sunday or you can sign up online at the St. Andrew’s website.
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Learning from Outreach
Our church school and Rite-13 will gather in the classroom opposite the choir room on
Sunday, January 19, at
9:45am for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day community service learning with the outreach committee.
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A Pictorial History—Please Pick Up
Celebrating 125 Years, A Pictorial History, 1894 to 2019
marks the completion of last year’s anniversary celebration. The 64-page full color history chronicles St. Andrew’s journey from its beginnings as a truly moveable service travelling between Waban Hall and the town hall, to its first parish picnic, to the early Bargain Hauls, to the now annual Blessing of the Animals.
Celebrating 125 Years
is available
at the back of the church
for next few weeks.
Please pick up your copy: save us some postage
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Budget Forum
There will be an opportunity for parishioners to learn about the 2020 parish budget for St. Andrew’s at a forum
at 11:30am Sunday, January 19 in Room 2
. This forum will be led by David Osborn, 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 26, after it has been approved by the vestry at its meeting on January 21. All are welcome.
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A Note from the Treasurer’s Office
Offering envelopes for 2020 are available at the back of the church. If you would like envelopes and have not ordered them, please contact me in the treasurer’s office. —
Ruth Hubert • 781/235‐7310
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Annual Meeting
The 127th annual meeting will be held from
11am to 12:30pm on Sunday, January 26.
New parish leaders will be elected, reports will be given on the work accomplished in 2019, and a budget for 2020 will be presented. Please save this date.
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9am Christian Learning
The Christian learning series will resume on January 26.
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Pledging for 2020 ...
Thank you to all who have sent in pledges for the 2020 Stewardship Campaign. The results are very encouraging, but we still have a way to go. If you have not pledged, please do so as soon as possible so we can finalize our budget. You can send in a pledge form by mail, put one in the plate, or
Click here to pledge.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to speak to me, a member of the stewardship campaign, the wardens, or the rector.
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Book Circle
Book Circle will meet on
Tuesday, January 21, at 7pm in the Harvey Room
. Please join us for lively conversation, perspective, and friendship. Our book is
The Book of Unknown Americans
by Cristina Henriquez. We will have a guest: Susan Howards, an attorney who represents immigrants. She’s a fascinating woman, knows the legal system well, and will have some great insights. Please bring a friend or two; you won’t want to miss this opportunity to have this legal perspective on a true American crisis.
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Instructed Eucharist
Everyone is invited to join the confirmation class for an instructed Eucharist service at
5pm
in the
transept chapel
on
Sunday, January 26
. We’ll explore the meaning and theology behind the different parts of the Eucharistic liturgy and prayer. Come with your questions!
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Faith & Practice:
What is Good Grief
?
Grief is an important spiritual event for Christians. What does a kind, meaningful grieving process look like? How long does it take? Come practice with us and learn some tips and some stories about good grief from other Christians. Join us for
What Is Good Grief
on
Sunday, February 2
. We will meet in the
Harvey Room
from
11:30am
to
12:15pm
. All are welcome.
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SOUPer Bowl Sunday
We will have a special brown bag “SOUPer Bowl Drive” on
Sunday, February 2
, to help with filling the shelves of the Wellesley Food Pantry. St. Andrew's has had a long tradition of supplying food for hearty, healthy meals.
The most needed soup items are: dried bagged beans (black, red kidney, or navy), chicken broth or stock (low salt, please), New England clam chowder, cream of shrimp soup, ramen, and egg noodles (fine or medium). All donations are welcome, but please no candy, open food, or expired items. Please pick up a brown bag in the narthex or at coffee hour on Sunday, January 19 or 26. Return the bag with your donation on Sunday, February 2.
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Online Church Directory
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. There is also a mobile app called “Church Life” you can use once you have a username and password. Check it out!
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Nametags
Get to know folks and help everyone feel welcome and get a nametag. The membership committee offers reusable magnetic nametags for all members. If you would like a new or replacement nametag,
contact Becky Hamlin.
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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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Serving St. Andrew’s this week
Altar Guild Barbara Bergstrom, Margaret Blackwell, Zebby Dube, Nancy Eclov,
Erica Gelser, Karen McAdams, Debbi Monti, Jill Whiting
Flowers Lynda Sperry
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Serving at 8am
Lay Reader/Chalice Bearer Nancy Echlov
Ushers Mark Benjamin and Ken Graves
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Serving at 10am
Acolytes Crucifer, Kelly Rawson; Torch, Christiaan Eikeboom; Torch, Clara Eikeboom; Gospel, Ella McAdams; Banner, Laura Hoffman
Chalice Bearers Adams Carroll, Paul Criswell, Joanna Horobin, and Debbie Lorenz
Lay Readers Michael Kemp, Nora Tracy Phillips, and Joe Hamilton
Ushers David Boghosian, Alan Joachim,
David Osborn, Ryan Osborn, and Terri Rawson
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St. Andrew's prayer list
Asher Griffin, John Reed, Kim McGovern, Melissa Stampf, Lee Goodnow, Qing Ni, Ben Vestin, Vickie Alexander, Stephen, Theresa Given, Cam Czubek, Rob Rodormer, Jack, Roxanne Manners, Lisa Dutile, Jim Tilmon, Bill, Ashley, Michael, Jean, Chetan Phadnis, David McFarlane, Mary Lou Marth, Gary Christelis, Siegrun Wood, Alison, Lew Holmes, Meredith, Mark Peacor, Ashly , David Sears, and James
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Please pray for the repose of the soul of
Jane Nystrom, mother of parishioner Will Nystrom.
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The flowers are give to the glory of God
and in the names of
George W. Alexander, E. Raymond Corey, Colgate Gilbert Stockton, and Joseph Howard & Margaret Jones Worrall,
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Intercessions from the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Parishes of the Boston Harbor Deanery
St. Stephen’s Church, Boston
Trinity Church, Boston
B-SAFE
B-PEACE for Jorge
Hospitality Homes
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Prayers for Outreach Partners
We pray each week for one of St. Andrew's outreach partners in the Prayers of the People. These partners are charities that the parish supports. The goal of this practice is to familiarize everybody with the charities we support as we put our faith into action doing the work, as well as praying for the people involved.
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Deadlines for Weekly Bulletin and e-Pistle Announcements
Announcements and gratitudes (and anything else) for inclusion in the weekly bulletin or e-Pistle are due on Tuesdays at noon. Please limit your announcement to 50-100 words.
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