The Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost:
Casual Sunday & Lunch on the Lawn!
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Join us this Sunday, online and in-person, at 10:30 am as we move through the Season After Pentecost also known as Ordinary Time.
Wear your shorts and flip-flops! This will be a casual Sunday as we say goodbye to summer and hello to fall.
- Masks are required in all indoor spaces. If you need a mask, one will be provided for you.
- We will be returning to communion in one form - the bread.
- As always, whether you are vaccinated or unvaccinated, if you are sick or feel unwell, please watch from home. Our virtual service is still online every Sunday.
For those of you joining us virtually, this service will be live streamed. Tune in at 10:30 am on the St. Andrew's Jax YouTube page. You can find the bulletin on the YouTube page or linked below at the bottom of the newsletter.
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Normally September is an exciting time in church life. On Rally Day, we "rally" the Church forces again for the work of Fall and Winter, launch new formation and ministry programs, and celebrate with a big lunch and lots of fellowship. But, like everything this year, our Fall programming suddenly looks a lot different. There is no big launch of in-person programming this year, but rather a more casual in gathering of folks as we return from our Summer or Covid Hiatus.
Join us after church This Sunday, September 19th as we celebrate just being together again in this holy place as the people of God. We'll enjoy an outdoor Lunch on the Lawn of hamburgers, hotdogs, and sides. There will be some tables and chairs, but feel free to bring a picnic blanket or a lawn chair or two. Invite your friends and come catch up with all of those you've missed these past few months!
If you would like to help, please contact Anthony Napoli (food) or Debi Smith (set up).
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This Tuesday, we officially welcomed Mother Lisa as the Sixth Rector of St. Andrew's. But did you know most of her family has joined us as well? Many of you have met Jordan her husband, but you may have met her parents and grandparents too!
Clint and Cathy Lancaster (Left) are Lisa's parents. Blake Lancaster (the tall one) is Lisa's younger but much taller brother who currently lives in Asheville, North Carolina. Marty and Bernadine Hussey are Lisa's grandparents. Say hi next time you see them!
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GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences, losing a loved one. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life.
The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer will host a GriefShare program beginning Sept 21 at 10:00am in classroom 1-2. Please register at least 2 weeks in advance in order to receive your workbook before the first class session. Register at: https://www.griefshare.org/groups/136166
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St. Andrew's will have our Annual Blessing of the Animals Sunday, October 3rd, at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis. Please bring your poop bags and your furry, feathered, finny, or scaly friends on a leash or in a carrier for a blessing.
For pets who may not do well inside for an hour and a half service, we will bless any pictures (print or digital) of your furry friends or any stuffed animals or tokens of your animals you might be willing to bring.
Additionally, you can bring your pet up to the church after the service for our 2nd Annual Drive Thru Blessing of the Animals! Mtr. Lisa and Deacon Mike will be in the parking lot from 12:00- 12:30 with communion for the humans and holy water for the animals.
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Adult Bible Study is
Back on Zoom!
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Grab your coffee and a bible and join us on Zoom Sundays at 9:00 am.
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Need a Ride for a Covid-19 Vaccination or Test? |
Contact the church office! We have parishioners who are able and willing to drive you. Get more information about vaccine and testing sites in Duval County.
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St. Andrew's Helping Others |
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Encouragement for a New Marine |
We recently welcomed the Dell'Alba family to St. Andrew's. Carson Dell'Alba (on the right) has joined the Marines and left for boot camp on Parris Island where he'll spend the next 13 weeks. Send him a prayer, a kind word, or just some encouragement from his St. Andrew's family!
If you would like to send him a letter, please address it as follows:
Recruit Dell'Alba, Carson
3rd RTBN Lima Co. PLT 3088
PO Box 16345
MCRD Parris Island, SC 29905-6345
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Please Remember in your Prayers: |
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Anthony L., Mike D.,
Dick M., Sarah J., Rosine C., Andy F., Sandy M.,
Becky D., Violet L.,
Susan F., Alex M., Barb O., Jim O., Anne K., Carson D.
For the repose of the soul of Gary Miller and all who mourn him.
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Charity Landry 9/19
Allison Scarlett 9/19
Bette Wilson 9/20
Linda Moore 9/24
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A Prayer For Our Next Bishop |
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Almighty God, giver of every good gift, we pray that you would look graciously upon the Diocese of Florida, and so guide the minds and hearts of the Nominating Committee as they prayerfully select candidates for the election of the next bishop of this diocese, that we may receive a faithful pastor who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries: Guide also the minds and hearts of the candidates who will come before the Nominating Committee, that this process will be a time of discernment and growth in their lives and ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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We all need extra prayer sometimes. If you or someone you love is in need of prayer, please submit your prayer request here: Prayer Request. We will publish the prayer list weekly so the entire parish can keep you in their prayers.
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If you would like to highlight your event or program in our newsletter, all submissions are due the Wednesday before publication at 5:00pm. Please email submissions to Mtr. Lisa.
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