Stained glass of St. John the Baptist, in St. Paul's church, Lyon, Rhone, France / Alamay
Weekly parish news and Sunday service information
The Reverend John Henry, Supply Priest
Celebrant for all services.

If you are not vaccinated, please wear a mask and observe social distance.

July 11, Seventh Sunday After Pentecost
Holy Eucharist | Rite I, 8 a.m. | Rite II 10 a.m. (Sung)

In-person attendance for up to 75 worshippers
Facebook Live at 10 a.m.
Coffee hour following the 10 a.m. service.
Readings for Sunday, July 11

  • First Lesson - Amos 7:7-15
  • Psalm 85:8-13
  • Epistle - Ephesians 1:3-14
  • Holy Gospel - Mark 6:14-29
“I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.”
Make Your Offering!
Mail: Send your check to St. Andrew's Treasurer, at 406 Hillsboro Avenue, Edwardsville 62025.
The Week of July 11

  • No daily prayer the week of July 11 due to Fr. Ben's absence July 11-17.
  • Thursday, July 15, 6:30, Vestry meeting
Thank You for Volunteering to
Assist with Worship!

The third quarter schedule for Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors was recently sent out by Marilyn Strangeman, schedule coordinator. She and Fr. Ben thank these parishioners for their willingness to serve during the current quarter:

  • Eucharistic Ministers: Kevin Babb, Drake Depew, Keith Dudding, Jim Gillentine, Carl Slaughter, and Marian Smithson (substitute).

  • Lectors: Nichole DeWall, Elizabeth Edwards, Elaine Klaus, Brian Pezza, Meg Solon.
Donate School Supplies for Area Children by July 18

Volunteers are getting ready to fill backpacks with school supplies. Nancy Dickens will deliver donations from parishioners to the Glen-Ed Pantry after church on July 18. Please bring your donations to Pearson Hall by July 18.

Alternatively, contributors can write a check directly to the Glen-Ed Pantry so that staff can purchase supplies. Checks should be made out to “Glen-Ed Pantry” and mailed to Glen-Ed Pantry c/o Amy Poos, 125 Fifth Avenue, Edwardsville, IL 62025. Please write “from St. Andrew’s” in the memo line. Thank you. -Nancy Dickens
Did You Know: Fr. John Henry

Father John Henry, who is our supply priest this Sunday, is the former rector of St. Paul's in Carlinville and the grandfather of 13 children. Before entering the ordained ministry, Father John was an educator. He taught primary children for 25 years in Decatur, Illinois, and then served as Principal of Niantic-Harristown Junior/Senior High School for 6 years. He retired from active ministry on July 1 of this year. Welcome to St. Andrew's Fr. John!
A message from The Election Committee
for the 12th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Springfield

Nominations and Applications
 
Nominations and applications closed on June 30, 2021. The online process and technology worked as planned, we have nominees who submitted completed applications, and Oxford Document Management Company contacted the potential nominees and began the background check process on July 1. The plan is to not make public either the number of nominees or their names until after the background and reference check phase has been completed. This is to protect the identities of the nominees while they are continuing their discernment and to maintain the integrity of the Election Process. At this point, it would not benefit anyone to have people discussing, contacting, or researching the potential nominees.
 
Next Steps
 
You may be wondering what you can do before the nominees are revealed? Please continue praying. 
 
On December 13, 2019, the Standing Committee invited the Faithful of the Diocese of Springfield to pray during the season of transition between Bishop Martins’ retirement announcement and the ordination of the 12th Bishop of Springfield. Suggested prayers for use in corporate worship and private devotions here.  
  
Again, on December 14, 2020, The Bishop Election Committee and Standing Committee requested your continuing prayers as the Diocese discerned our way forward towards the election and consecration of the XII Bishop of Springfield. Prayers of the People in each Form were adapted and provided. It was hoped the provided forms would become an integral part of every church’s worship. The forms may be found here.  

Finally, during this phase before the names of the nominees are revealed, the Faithful of the Diocese are encouraged to “read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest” the Profile created based on your input and released on June 4, 2021. It may be viewed or printed here. 

  • Parish Directory (Link)

  • Friends and Former Clergy (Link)

If you have questions or updates,
send them to info@standrews-edwardsville.com.

Parish Notes

  • Book Sale final totals - Cindy Reinhardt reports that the final total for the clearance sale was $1,394.30 which equals about 2,600 books, records, and DVDs amounting to about 85 boxes of inventory. Cindy also has a $600 check to deposit for the sale of additional books.

  • Charlie's Lunch Bunch - Are you interested in having lunch with other parishioners once a month at a local restaurant? If yes, contact Ken Kelley at kenkelley@gmail.com.

  • Glen-Ed Pantry Celebrates 40 Years of Service - The Pantry will have its 40th-year Gratitude Gathering for the entire community on September 25. Please save the date. St. Andrew’s played a large role in the opening and initial operation of the Pantry. If you remember those early days, please share your recollections and stories by contacting Nancy Dickens by phone or by email. 

  • Reminder re Sim Memorial Service - If you are planning to attend the August 21 memorial service for Pat Sim at Meridian Village, please email the church office at this address: office@standrews-edwardsville.com. Father Steve Weissman will be the celebrant for the service at Meridian Village. A reminder and further information will be provided in a subsequent newsletter closer to August 21.
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