The Messenger for December 11, 2019

The Messenger

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

Centered in God, Focused on Others

www.standrewshanover.org

The Rev. Kevin Sparrow, Rector

clergy@standrewshanover.org

Brian Joyce, Warden

Sean Glennon, Music Director

Dianne Nicol, Sunday School Director

2020 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN

We are so close to reaching our Stewardship Pledge goal for 2020! We have received 58 pledges totaling $90,862.00 towards our goal of $102,000.00. If you have not already done so, please turn in your pledge card before December 31 ^st so the budget for the coming year can be prepared. Thank you!

EVENTS

THE CHRISTMAS PAGEANT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED!

The pageant will be performed on Sunday, January 5th as part of the 10:00 am service. Children will need to arrive at 9:00 am that day to get into costume and run through the program.

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 15 ^th .

SNUG HARBOR COMMUNITY CHORUS HOLIDAY CONCERT

Sunday, December 15th, 2:00 pm

Ring in the holiday season with the Snug Harbor Community Chorus’s popular winter concert. The concert will be performed at 2 p.m. here at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church . Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.

Hi Sean,

I just wanted to say a very hearty "Thank You" to all of the wonderful folks at St. Andrew's! We had a fantastic time playing and it really meant a lot to have such a delightful, enthusiastic audience. Thanks also for the delicious reception afterwards; you always make us feel very welcome and at home when we are there. Please pass along our appreciation to everyone who helped make the concert a success. We are already looking forward to the next time we are there!

As always you were amazing hosts, and on behalf of all of BBR, I wish you all a joyful and meaningful Christmas!

Best,

Cade Murray

Executive Director

Back Bay Ringers

BE A PART OF ST. ANDREW'S

We are currently recruiting for parishioners to serve as members of our vestry and as officers for 2020. Vestry terms are for three years and officers serve one year (with the possibility of continuing in their roles). Elections are held at our Annual Meeting in February. As members of the vestry, a parishioner offers their skills and leadership to our parish and works alongside the rector in the administration of the church and helps to plan the vision for our community. Our vestry meets monthly after the 10:00 service. If you are interested in being considered for vestry or as an officer, please let Fr. Kevin or Warden Brian Joyce know.

READERS NEEDED for our annual SERVICE OF LESSONS & CAROLS on S unday, December 29th . Please note, there is only one service that Sunday at 10:00 am . We are hoping to gather a group of at least seven readers for this incredibly beautiful service.

If you would like to participate, please contact Karen Troupe at karentroupe@gmail.com

NEW ST. ANDREWS DIRECTORY

We are putting together a new photo directory for 2020. During the month of December, Eric Westby will be taking pictures of everyone to be used in the new directory, so please plan on connecting with him during coffee hour for your photo. If you have any address, phone or email changes, please email them to the Carole at office@standrewshanover.org

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

REHOBOTH HOUSE CHRISTMAS

Please bring donations in by Sunday, December 22nd

Once again we will be collecting blankets and laundry detergent for the residents at Rehoboth House.

The blankets should be twin size. The laundry detergent should be large size and liquid (no pods please). All donated items can be left on the stage in the Parish Hall.

There are 15 families residing at Rehoboth House. They are so appreciative of everything that St. Andrew's does for them. Let's help to warm up and brighten their Christmas.

December Food Pantry Item:

CANNED VEGETABLES

PRAYER LIST

PRAYER LIST - Please remember to keep these people in your prayers:

The family & friends of Kathy Wood

Carroll & Sue, Claire & Don, Zack, Marge, Sophy, Nancy, Bev, Beth,

Steven, Susan, Debbie & Matt, Wayne, Winston, Jason,

Hawk & Matthew, Karen, Erin Kate, the Pedini Family, Leah,

Justine, Hannah, Sophia, Pam, AJ, James & Judith, Paul, Lula Mae, Pam, Elinka, Rich, Pam, Florence, Jamie, Janet M., Gayle, Jennifer,

Donald, Tim, Katrina, Boppy, Delores, Joyce, Jay, Ben,

Barbara & Gary, the Brennan Family, Phyllis, the Caplinger Family

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.

SCHEDULES & CALENDAR

ACOLYTES

**UPDATED SCHEDULE BELOW**

Anyone in grade 2 and up (YES! this includes adults!) can serve as an Acolyte. If you or your child would like to serve as an Acolyte, please contact Gary Innes at:

garyinnes57@gmail.com

Acolytes will also be able to attend Church School on the day that they serve.