The Weekly Net
April 22, 2022
From our Rector

Dear Friends in Christ, 

The Easter season intentionally aligns with our budding Springtime and Earth Day almost always falls within the Easter season. Since the first Earth Day, we have become more aware of our role in the stewardship of Creation and you can see it more present in many prayers in our 1979 Book of Common Prayer. Jesus rose into our earthly journey, on this planet on which we were created. How might we recognize the joy and gift of creation on this Earth Day? How might we celebrate the Resurrection with an intentional act of stewardship for the creation in which we live? 

It was such a joy to celebrate Easter Day at St. Andrew’s and we continue our Easter celebrations throughout this season! We have a busy Eastertide and I encourage you to take a look below at all of our wonderful events. 

I look forward to seeing you this weekend, in-person or online. Alleluia! Christ is Risen! The Lord is Risen Indeed, Alleluia! 

Faithfully yours, 
The Rev. William L. Packard
(571) 449-7438
Worship Services

As of March 26/27, masks are optional inside the building. We do ask that if you are feeling ill please stay home and follow along with our online services, which can be found at the links below.

Saturday, April 23rd
@ 6:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist: Rite II (in-person only)

Sunday, April 24th
@ 8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist: Rite I
@ 9:00 a.m. – Bible Study (mtg: 2558 737 9909 | pwd: J3DmHkkUG39)
@ 10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist: Rite II

@ 8:00 p.m. – Compline with St. Phoebe's (via Zoom)

Note: When joining any of our Zoom meetings, please make sure your name is displayed.
2nd Note: If any of the service links above don't work, check our website for updated links.
Note the 3rd: All of our online services are also available on our Facebook page.
Regathering Update

Fairfax County COVID-19 Community Level: LOW

Weekly Metrics Used to Determine the COVID-19 Community Level
  • Case Rate per 100k: 133.07
  • New COVID-19 admissions per 100,000 population: 1.9
  • % Staffed inpatient beds in use by patients with confirmed COVID-19: 1.2%

Contact: The Rev. Will Packard (will@standrews.net)
50th Anniversary Year: Golf Tournament

LAST CHANCE to sign up for the 50th-anniversary golf tournament at Twin Lakes Golf Course, Friday, May 6th. Tee times begin at 8:30 a.m. and it’s $80 for 18 holes, cart, box lunch, and range token. It will be a Best Ball format so fun for all levels of experience. Mulligans and string for putting will be available for purchase at the golf course. All proceeds from that will go to Episcopal Relief and Development. We hope you can join us!

Payment must be made by Monday, April 25th at noon with a check or cash to secure your spot. (If you register online, you can pay online.) Register here: http://tiny.cc/50thGolf


Contact: Jane Girondo (golf@standrews.net)
Team Believe: Jewelry & Purse Sale

Team Believe is hosting a gently used jewelry and purse sale to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The open house will be TODAY from 4:30-9:00 p.m. at the Rozelsky’s home. Please use this link (http://tiny.cc/p7nquz) to RSVP to the event. (Address is available at the link)

Contact: Christine Kelly (teambelieve@standrews.net)
FoMA Concert: Beau Soir

Join us on Sunday, April 24th at 4:00 p.m. for a performance by Beau Soir. Known for their exciting performance style and diverse programming, this DC-based trio of flute, harp, and viola continues to attract a strong fan base through its acclaimed performances and unique audience interaction. Beau Soir is dedicated to the performance of standard and contemporary repertoire spanning a variety of musical genres. Beau Soir Ensemble’s goal is to make classical music accessible, interesting and enjoyable, inspiring a new generation of music lovers. Free admission. Masks required.

Contact: Gabe Simerson (foma@standrews.net)
Easter Flowers Pick-Up

Thank you to everyone who donated Easter flowers. The Flower Guild budget comes from your donations each week and for special occasions. We can’t have beautiful flowers without your help.

Easter lilies and plants can be picked up AFTER the 10:00 a.m. Sunday service on April 24th. Please leave the black pots found on some of the plants.
Easter Book Study: The Church Cracked Open

During the Rev. Dr. J. Lee Hill forum hour last month, he cited the book, The Church Cracked Open: Disruption, Decline, and New Hope for Beloved Community by the Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers from the National Episcopal Church.

A continuing group who engaged in the Sacred Ground racial reconciliation curriculum will help to host the book study. This group, now called Stirring the Waters, will meet on four consecutive Wednesdays in Easter, May 4th through May 25th, at 7:30 p.m. in a hybrid format (church conference room and Zoom). Reading two chapters per week, we hope to engage in faithful discussion. Email Sarah and Janet if you are interested.

Contact: Sarah Akins & Janet Rife (sacredground@standrews.net)
Preschool Sunday

We will be celebrating Preschool Sunday on May 1st during the 10:00 a.m. service. Children are welcomed to the steps to help with Godly Play and to share the songs from preschool chapel. Following the service, there will be a moon bounce for Nursery-Kindergarten age kids and a small reception out front. Older kids will meet for Sunday School as usual.

Preschool’s outreach program, Food for Friends, will be collecting individual, microwavable Kraft macaroni & cheese cups and individual, microwavable Chef Boyardee mini ravioli cups at the service as well. Look for the donation bins in the Narthex and/or Parish Hall to drop off your items.
Sweet Treats to Support ECHO Moms

This Mother’s Day, help us sweeten the day for Mothers who need a little extra treat. St. Andrew’s will be collecting individually wrapped chocolates (i.e., Godiva/Lindt, or your special chocolate treat) for ECHO to deliver throughout May to mothers supported by ECHO services.

A basket will be kept in the church hallway for donations. The deadline is Sunday, May 8th.

Contact: Andrea Hellier (echo@standrews.net)
Adult Forum: Stephen Ministry

Congregation member, Kate Chipps and our rector received the leadership training to bring Stephen Ministry to St. Andrew’s and we would like to introduce this program to you on Sunday, May 8th.

In short, “Stephen Ministry offers a proven and effective way to organize, equip, and supervise a team of congregation members—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people in the congregation and the community experiencing life difficulties.” Come hear more on Sunday, May 8th, during the forum hour.
Parish Clean-Up

Dear students: Are you in need of service hours before the end of the school year? The Parish Clean-Up (Saturday, May 14th, at 9:00 a.m.) is a great opportunity for you to earn a bunch! There is work to be done all over our campus, both inside and outside, so the weather won’t be a factor. If you plan to work outside be sure to bring gloves and a rake or two to share.

This is a fun and easy way for teens and adults to give back to the church and spend time with fellow parishioners outside of the services. The more helpers there are, the more work we can get done. Email Jonathan if you have any questions. Hope to see you out there!

Contact: Jonathan Withington (jrwarden@standrews.net)
Celebration of New Ministry

Join us on Sunday, May 15th, at 4:00 p.m. as we officially install the Rev. William L. Packard as the 3rd Rector of St. Andrew’s. This service will feature music, guest preaching, and a fabulous reception. Come together with the people of St. Andrew’s to celebrate this new chapter of our church!

We will need help with setting up the Parish Hall following Sunday School/Coffee Hour on the 15th. We also need volunteers to help with hosting/serving during the reception and with clean-up. Sign up here to help out and/or bring food: http://tiny.cc/texquz.

Contact: Stacey Peters & Sarah Akins (fellowship@standrews.net)
70s Picnic Bash

Mark your calendars and break out your bell-bottoms, tube socks, and peace signs for the St. Andrew’s 50th Anniversary ‘70s Bash on Sunday, June 5th from 11:30-1:30. Help us celebrate 50 amazing years with a gathering that will take us back to this congregation’s 1970s roots.

Festivities will include live music, food trucks, bouncy houses, games, and prizes for the best ’70s outfits. This bash is guaranteed to have something for everyone: balloon animals, limbo, musical chairs, great food, dancing to classic ‘70s music, and, most importantly, fantastic fellowship.

The picnic will take place immediately following the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, June 5th. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to come to church in whatever ‘70s attire or outdoor play clothes you see fit! Volunteer opportunities to help with the ’70s Bash will be published in the coming weeks!
Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School (July 18th-22nd) is our camp for kids ages 3½ to rising 4th graders. We start each morning at 9:00 a.m. and spend the day making crafts, playing, singing, eating snacks, and listening to Bible stories until pick-up at 12:00 p.m. Classes will be both inside and outside (weather depending) so dress kids appropriately. The cost is $30/child ($70 family max - registration cost only) and $8/t-shirt (t-shirts are optional). Money & registration are due by June 20th.

When registering a child, please register yourself (parent/guardian) first, then add your children. Volunteers can also use the form to sign up to help. There is no registration cost and t-shirts are free for volunteers.


Contact: Amy Dutton (amy@standrews.net)
Childcare Volunteer Sign-up

Sign-up now to help in our Pre-K and Nursery classes held during the Sunday, 10:00 a.m. services. To be a volunteer you must be at least 14 years old and fully vaccinated.

Our childcare depends on help from parents, teens, and other volunteers. While we have paid staff who run the classes, in order to follow Safe Church guidelines, there must be 2 adults (or adult and teen) in each classroom. And remember, students can earn service hours by helping out (at least 1.5 hours a week)!


Contact: Sarah Gregory & Woody Browne (formation@standrews.net)
Youth Work Camp

We’re gearing up for work camp this summer, the week of July 24-30 in Frederick, Maryland! We’re looking for high schoolers (rising 9th grade and above) to join us. Stacey Peters and Carl Jones are the adult leaders again this year. Please reach out to them to find out more about this amazing ministry and outreach opportunity.

Contact: Stacey Peters & Carl Jones (workcamp@standrews.net)
Online Giving

During these unprecedented times, we are called into community in unprecedented ways. Your financial gifts to St. Andrew’s are of vital importance to support our ongoing ministries and our outreach to the most vulnerable among us. Please continue to offer your faithful gifts by:

  • Mailing your check to our church office (6509 Sydenstricker Rd, Burke VA 22015)
  • Hand delivering cash or checks to the church mailbox (cash or check should be sealed in an envelope marked with your name)
  • Using your bank’s online bill-pay feature
  • Using St. Andrew’s online giving feature. You will be asked to provide your email address, an amount, date of gift, whether it is one-time or recurring, and a fund. In the fund box, you can click the arrow at the right-hand side to see the drop-down menu (the current options are Pledge and Plate Offering). The next page will give you the option of paying via your bank or debit/credit card. Please note that St. Andrew’s will pay fees on these transactions and you will be asked if you would like to increase your donation to offset these fees.

Contact: Michelle Ramsdell (michelle@standrews.net)
Prayer List

Please keep these members of our community in your prayers: 
Pam, Linda & Ed Hunter, John & Janet Carver, Bill Hartig, Nancy Knight, Charles Petty, Gloria Covington, Jack Keyser, Hugh Brian Henderson, Olivia Kertesz, Rachel Gordon, Phil Purdom, Christy Bering, Beth Matovick, Natasha Browning, Joe & Karen Steele, Katie Gould, Felix Benitez, Zach Davis, Annie Sher, Frank Traglia, Charles McLeod, John Strong, Maureen Sullivan, William Tawney, Eddie Fortune

For Those Departed:
Jim Vafier (friend of Deborah England)


Contact: Deborah England (prayers@standrews.net)
emily@standrews.net | www.standrews.net
(703) 455-2500