Join us this Sunday at 10:00 am to enjoy special music by guest cellist, Cindy Newton, who will be performing with the Adult Choir
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The Messenger
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Centered in God, Focused on Others
The Rev. Kevin Sparrow, Rector
Sean Glennon, Music Director
Dianne Nicol, Sunday School Director
Brian Joyce, Warden
Sunday Services at 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday9AM - 1PM
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The Pageant Waltz
(to the tune of
The Christmas Waltz
)
Precious angels sing,
and the shepherds join in
with a sweet refrain that we know
Silent Night and Hark the Herald Angels Sing...
with a star and some sheep.
Its that time of year, when the kids do their part
to make sure we feel in our heart,
All the joy and magic Christmas really brings!
And this pageant time, how we hope to find,
all of you and yours, feel the same way too.
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Sunday, December 16th during the
10:00 am service.
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Advent & Christmas in Word and Art
:
A Thrill of Hope
is a DVD-based study that presents the familiar story of Christmas as told in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Each scripture passage is illustrated and interpreted in the stunning artwork of John August Swanson along with commentary by some of America’s premier Biblical scholars. Join us after the 10:00 service on
December 9th, 16th, and 23rd
as we reflect and prepare for the coming of the Savior.
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CHRISTMAS FLOWERS & MUSIC
Envelopes are now available for the Christmas Eve Flowers and Music. Remember a loved one this Christmas Eve with flowers or music “In Memory Of” or “In Thanksgiving Of” them. Requests are due back on
Sunday, December 16
th
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READERS NEEDED
for our annual
SERVICE OF LESSONS & CAROLS
on S
unday, December 30th
. Please note, there is only one service that Sunday at
10:00 am
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We are hoping to gather a group of at least seven readers for this incredibly beautiful service.
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COOKIE SALE UPDATE
And all that was left was crumbs...
CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?! It was our
BEST
Cookie Sale
EVER
!!!!!
We raised an unbelievable
$1,381.75!!
Thank you to everyone who baked, decorated, setup, sold and bought all our cookies! It was a great night for everyone and we couldn't have done it without you!
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STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN 2019
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We are HALFWAY THERE! We have received 44 pledges totaling
$64,690
towards our goal of $120,000. If you have not already done so, please mail your pledge card to the office or put it in the collection plate on Sunday.
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City Reach - January 4th & 5th
Several members of St. Andrew's will be joining a group from Church Hill United Methodist Church (Norwell) for an overnight at City Reach/Common Cathedral in Boston. This is always a profound learning and moving experience for everyone and we want to support the group in their efforts to connect with the homeless during some of the coldest nights of the winter season.
The group will be bringing sweatshirts, pants, hats, scarves, mittens, underwear, socks, backpacks, and other cold weather necessities with them. Click the link below to see a full list of items needed.
They will also be collecting "Dignity Cards" to bring with them. This is something CHUMC started a few years ago and it has become a vital connection for the homeless. The cards to local Dunkin' , Starbucks, McDonald's, etc allows the bearer to enter a warm store, get a bite to eat, and, most importantly, use the facilities - something they have little access to outside.
Clothing and item donations can be left in the box by the office. Donations for Dignity Cards can be placed in the "Admin Asst" mailbox. Thank you all for your generosity in supporting City Reach and Common Cathedral.
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HANOVER VNA GIVING ANGELS
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KEEPING OUR FRIENDS WARM THIS WINTER
Our friends at Rehoboth House are in need of warm blankets for the winter. There are 15 families residing there and the need is great. We are asking for donations of new (or almost new) blankets that can be left on the stage in the parish hall. All of the beds at Rehoboth House are twin size. During this Holiday season when we have so much to be grateful for, let's make this Christmas a little bit warmer for some families in need.
Thank you,
The Vestry
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December Food Pantry Item:
CANNED VEGETABLES
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PRAYER LIST & CELEBRATIONS
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PRAYER LIST
- Please remember to keep these people in your prayers:
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Sue
Marge
Joyce
Leah
Laura
Martin
The Evans Family
Diane
Jenn
Debbie & Matt
Maribeth
Judy
Sarah
Paul
The family and
friends of Gerry
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Carroll
Mollie
Carole
Wayne
Justine
Joe
John
Susan
Ron
The Wood Family
The McKenna
Family
Stacy
Kathryn
Joan
The family & friends
of Pauline Comeau
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Sophy
Liisa
Carol
Winston
Charles & Phyllis
Sam
Beth
Diane
Eddie
Bob
Jessica
Rosa
Barbara
Maggie
Bev
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Nancy
Zack
Diane
Jay
Bob & Mary
Shuyin
Steven
Claire & Don
LouAnn
Betsy
Tom
Sandy
Robert
Howie
Pamela
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If you would like someone added to the Prayer List, please contact Carole in the office by email or phone by Wednesday noon. Thank you.
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Click on the button for the upcoming Lay Readers Schedule. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Troupe at
karentroupe@gmail.com
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Click on the button for the upcoming Acolyte schedule.
If you or your child would like to serve as an Acolyte, please contact Gary Innes at
garyinnes57@gmail.com
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Sunday, December 9th:
2nd Sunday of Advent
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8:00 am Service
10:00 am Service & Sunday School Pageant Rehearsal
11:15 am Advent Word & Art Group
2:00 pm Snug Harbor Chorus Concert
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Sunday, December 16th:
3rd Sunday of Advent
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8:00 am Service
10:00 am CHRISTMAS PAGEANT!
11:15 am Advent Word & Art Group
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Sunday, December 23rd:
4th Sunday of Advent
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8:00 am Service
10:00 am Service (No Sunday School)
11:15 am Advent Word & Art Group
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Monday, December 24th:
Christmas Eve
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4:30 pm Family Christmas Eve Service
7:00 pm Traditional Christmas Eve Service with Eucharist
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10:00 am Service of Lessons & Carols
(Please note, there will only be one service this Sunday)
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