St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
News & Notes
March 5, 2020
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REMEMBER…
Saturday, March 7th
to set your clocks ahead one hour (spring forward) before you go to bed.
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B
est
P
ractices
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W
orship
during the
C
oronavirus
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utbreak
Worship as a community of faith is central to our life in the church. We gather to hear God’s Word proclaimed, offer prayers for ourselves, others and the world, and to receive Holy Communion – (the body and blood of Christ). In our current environment, we must consider the best we can protect each other and still gather as the Body of Christ). The following are recommendations for our common life together:
The Passing of the Peace
It is acceptable (and at this time, recommended) to exchange the Peace by acknowledging those around you by the nodding of the head, elbow bump or slight bow. For those who wish to continue the practice of passing the Peace with a hand shake, hand sanitizer is available in all of the pews.
The Receiving of Holy Communion
- The Book of Common Prayer teaches that if one is unwell that it is suitable to receive the Sacrament in one kind only (Bread or wine). Further, that to receive one or the other is to receive the fullness of Communion. If you are not feeling certain – just receive the consecrated Bread.
- During this flu-outbreak, the church recommends that individuals NOT instinct their wafer into the chalice.
- The clergy and chalice bearers clean their hands with alcohol-based hand sanitizer before and after Communion.
Stay at home if you are ill and attend worship by watching the service on-line
If you are feeling any flu symptoms, please do not attend church in person. Instead, consider tuning into the service (in-real-time) by going to our church website,
www.standrewsbocagrande.org
to the
Quick Links
on the
Home Page
and click on
“Live Stream.”
You must watch in real time (i.e. 8:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. Sunday morning). Alternately, you can listen to the recorded service in its entirety the following day.
Keep informed by clicking on the links below:
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March 10th at 8:30 a.m.
Gasparilla Inn
Sign-Up in Narthex or call 964-2257 ext. 2
Fellow parishioner, Kay Kemper, will be be our guest presenter.
“Connecting the Dots: Listening to the Voice Within”
How do we learn to trust that still, small, quiet voice within…you know…that voice that warns, that encourages, that tells us to "stop" or to “go”? On Wednesday, March 10th join parishioner Kay Kemper as she shares the experience of trekking through the
tall grasses
of life, ever trusting that small voice within to guide and direct her way.
A quick Google search of Kay will inform you that she was the first female Vice-President of Old Dominion University, the first female president of the Norfolk Rotary Club and that she started her own consulting firm (Kemper Consulting) at age 50; a full-service government relations and lobbying firm in Virginia. Also, as a single parent, she a successfully raised an amazing and talented son. But what the google search won’t tell you is that Kay has allowed God to guide her life at every turn. Learning to hear and trust that inner voice has been part of her journey. Join other women of the parish at the Gasparilla Inn for “Food for the body, mind and spirit!"
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CENTERING PRAYER ~ Open Hearts, Open Minds
Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapter House
You are invited to join a small group practicing Centering Prayer on Wednesdays at 3:00 in the Chapter House. Centering Prayer is Christian meditation and contemplation in fellowship and in silence. All are welcome. For more information about what centering prayer is go to:
https://www.lindsayboyer.com/centering-prayer
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Women's Bible Study and Fellowship
Friday, March 6th
10:15 a.m.
~
Chapter House
We are learning about the "Fruit of the Spirit" and
discovering how they relate to our daily lives. This
week we will continue our conversation about
“Patience”
as a fruit of the Spirit. No previous expertise required! This is a great opportunity to enrich your journey with God and others.
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Tuesday, March 10
th
8:30 a.m. ~ Chapter House
The Acts of the Apostles and excerpts from C.S.Lewis' "Mere Christianity" serve as the starting point for thoughtful conversation and spiritual reflection. This is a great group of men who draw from many different denominations. Lively fellowship, conversation and fresh brewed coffee are the order of the day.
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We continue our
Spirituality Speaker Series
March 28th & 29th
with special guest speaker,
Graham Standish.
Graham is a minister and worship leader in the Presbyterian Church, nationally acclaimed inspirational speaker, spiritual director, individual and family therapist, and author of six books (including: In God's Presence, Becoming a Blessed Church and forming Faith in a Hurricane).
Look for additional information in our upcoming announcements.
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Red Bag Ministry ~ March
The Red Bag Ministry to designated to the St. James Food Pantry in March. They recently had ten new families begin utilizing the pantry so our support is especially needed and gratefully appreciated.
This month the pantry is in need of protein items.
For your convenience, the list of items that are suggested is inserted in the front pocket of the red bag.
The deadline to return a red bag to the church is March 29
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March 26, - 6:00 p.m.
I
f you participated in the February Dinners for 6, 7 or 8, please share your awesome experience with your fellow parishioners and let them know they have a chance to be a part of the March In-home fellowship dinners. While we can’t guarantee another “
Fat Tuesday
” feast by Scarpa’s, we do promise a fine Lent appropriate meal along with the opportunity to meet some of the amazing people who attend our church. The date is
March 26
th
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Check the website or bulletin for sign up starting next week.
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Tuesdays in Lent
5:00 p.m.
Healing Service
Prayers for healing of mind, body and soul will be offered for ourselves and loved ones. This is a 30-minute service open to all.
5:30 p.m. Lenten Dinner
Gather in the Chapter House for a simple dinner of soup, bread and salad. We typically have two options of soup (healthy and…not so healthy) as well as fresh baked bread and dessert, beverage followed by enlightening table fellowship.
6:00 p.m. Lenten Program
Conversation continues as we discuss “The Long Road to Heaven” based on the film,
The Way.
Our journey along
The Way
continues this coming Tuesday as we explore the
questions of:
- Is it necessary to endure hardship or suffering along the way?
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Lenten Mite Boxes and
40 Days of Lent Brochure
Lenten Mite Boxes are available in the narthex
as well as the brochure “The 40 Days of Lent”.
The brochure can also be found on our website:
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Easter Lilies
Help us to prepare for Easter by donating a lily to adorn the altar area. The suggested donation is $15.00. Order forms and envelopes are in the narthex. All donors’ names will be printed in the Easter Sunday Bulletin.The deadline to place your orders is April 6th.
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April 5
th
8:00 & 10:00
A.M.
Palm/Passion Sunday
April 6 - 8
th
5:00
P.M.
Monday-Wednesday – Evening Prayer
April 9
th
5:00
P.M
. Maundy Thursday
April 10
th
1:15
P.M.
Good Friday *
* Note: Stations of the Cross at Our Lady of Mercy – 12 noon
followed by Good Friday Service at St. Andrew’s at 1:15 P.M.
April 12 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00
A.M.
Easter Sunday
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LAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE
Serving this Week ~ Sunday, March 8th
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Chalice: Jay Whipple and Mary Anne Hooker
Lectors: Sandy Stengel and Tom Courtney
Ushers: Bob Burke and Gerry Miller
Greeters: John and Pat Rice
10:00 a.m.
Altar: Sandy Burroughs
Chalice: Bruce Birgbauer and Janet Guenther
Lectors: Linda Aley and Kay Kemper
Ushers: Loulie Mauran and Madge Bass
Greeters: Kyle and Ann Flynn
Coffee Hour Food: Barb Fenton
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Harold, Roland, Patrick, Ellen Adams, Mark Allen, Riley Zellers Burton, Riley Callen, Vera Chelnokov, Brian Covachuck, Shannon Glenn, Connie Gregg, Tonya Hillenbrand, Jake Hulbert, Bud and Mary Jenne, Carol Johnson, Jennifer Lilly, Ed Lines, Mac Martin, Peggy Mason, Bob McKinney, Nora Neely, Pete Nicholas, Michael Ott, Bobby Parker, Ava Potts, John Peterson, Fletcher Rollinson, Jamie Rollinson, Hal Russell, Kathleen Scotto, Anne Siefert, Shirley Thayer and Ginny Wharton.
MILITARY PRAYER LIST
Blaise Bess, Max Hoffman, John Life Ikenberry, Colin Jackson, Anthony Kopp, Alex Lovo, Andrea Tourville, Renier van Breen and Arch Wilson.
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