Your weekly news & updates
October 14, 2021
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A Special Message from Our Rector |
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We’ve all been there before, when someone needs help. Someone grabs something off the top shelf off the grocery aisle for the lady who cannot reach. Or someone helps a stranger load a heavy item into his vehicle, etc. Maybe at times we’ve been the stranger and recipient of help. At times, maybe the helper. But whether witness or actor we all know the joy we receive when we encounter situations such as these. Smiles are exchanged and people feel seen for the needs they have and for the generosity given. A person’s life becomes complimented for the gift that they are. |
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While I do not believe we can ever fully describe the abundant life, when we share the gift of being human beings together, especially in difficult moments, we slip into an awareness of abundance. We feel full. We know goodness given and received. A person’s life is valued for who they are and because they exist. Not for their preferences, their choices, what they lack, or their ailments. We learn the deeper knowledge that every good gift comes from God, and in sharing our gifts we become even more gifted, whether we are recognized or rewarded for sharing.
Now sometimes we do step up to help from a desire for recognition. We offer our gifts, like James and John in Sunday’s Gospel text, out of loyalty to Jesus and a desire to be useful. Our egos may be attached in healthy, or unhealthy, ways.
Sometimes we share a gift without expectations.
We give without needing recognition.
We grab that top shelf item without even needing a thank you.
Making an annual commitment (whether it be time, talent, or treasure) to a congregation is like offering to grab that top shelf item. It gets ministry moving. We seek no recognition yet are rewarded in surprising ways. We offer our gifts because doing so creates the type of world we want to inhabit — a world where strangers collaborate, people are seen for who they are. Where we smile and laugh together, knowing that there is always a need and an opportunity to help, sharing every good gift that we are along the way.
Fr. Stephen+
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This year during stewardship season, in our newsletter, we will highlight the talents of many of our parishioners and the gift they are to St. Andrew’s and our community. This week we are highlighting Liz McCown.
Many of you know Liz from when she began hanging out at St. Andrew’s as a TLU student and from her years as a dedicated member of the parish. However, over the last year and a half, as Director of Risk and Legal Affairs at GRMC Hospital Liz has dedicated her talent to the community in new and unexpected ways. She has worked tirelessly to keep the community informed with up-to-date information on our continued health situation at our hospital.
Thank you, Liz, for the gift you are to St. Andrew’s and the community.
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The altar flowers for this Sunday are given to the glory of God by Joyce & Don Richey in loving memory of their son Daryl, and in celebration of their 48th wedding anniversary; and in loving memory of Eleanor Moore by Chris, Charles, & Emily.
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Canon Caroline Mowen from the Diocese will join us this Sunday, October 17th to be our guest speaker! She will talk about "Every Perfect
Gift" at all 3 services!
See you there!
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Join us this Sunday at 9:15 am in McKeogh Hall as we continue our Adult Christian Formation classes. Fr. Stephen and Rev. Patricia Riggins will begin taking turns leading us as we begin the study of "Family Theology: Finding God in Very Human Relationships" by Bishop Carol Gallagher. You can purchase a copy here, or if you need help purchasing one, please let the office know . Be sure to join us!
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GVCCC BBQ FUNDRAISER The Guadalupe Valley Christian Counseling Center will host their annual BBQ fundraiser this Sunday, October 17th at Faith Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. A ticket will get you 1/2 a BBQ chicken through the drive thru(in the alley behind the church)!!! Tickets are $10 at the window.
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Thank you to all who volunteered for the Campus Beautification Day!
We appreciate each one of you. It was a very successful work day! There was a lot that was accomplished and the campus is beautiful once again.
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It's official!! The St. A’s kid's scarecrows placed 3rd in the Downtown Seguin Scarecrow or Skeleton Competition. We received our award certificate from the Mayor and the Director of the Main Street Program!
Way to go kids!
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Like last year, we would like to create a special video on All Saints' Sunday (November 7th) to honor and remember our loved ones whom we have lost in the past year. We would like to invite all who have lost a family member or a friend this year, to send in a digital picture and the name of your loved one via email to Charlene at secretary@standrewseguin.org. Be sure to get the email sent by Sunday, October 31st to ensure your loved ones are included.
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St. Andrew's has a booth at
Seguin Mainstreet's October 30 Trade Days. We need volunteers to pass out information about St. Andrew's and fun favors to kids. We hope to spread our love for Jesus & for our church home. One-hour shifts are from 11 to 4 with clean-up duty after the 4:00 shift. Kelly Follis & Susan Rinn will set up at 9:00 and work the 10:00 shift. Call or email Kelly to sign up: 830-305-1534, kdfoll123@yahoo.com.
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Ecumenical Build Days: Come out and build with other local area churches. Volunteers should be 16 or older.
October 30th
November 20th
December 4th
St. Andrew's Sod day: Volunteers 10 and older
February 5, 2022
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Save the date for the 16th Annual Bishop's Golf Classic benefiting diocesan Camps and Conferences; the tournament will take place on Friday, November 5th at Canyon Springs Golf Club in San Antonio. Your support of the individuals and operations of the diocese enables our programs reaching beyond our walls to foster transformative experiences to the Body of Christ at camp.
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OUR CHURCH IS DOING A NEW PICTORIAL DIRECTORY!
We want everyone to get a new picture taken so that our new directory will be complete. IT WON’T BE COMPLETE WITHOUT YOU so please, sign-up today! Click here to make your appointment on-line. If you have any issues making your appointment, please call the office and we will help you. Every family photographed for the directory will receive a copy of the directory and an 8x10 portrait at no cost.
Photo dates are:
NOV. 8th & 9th, 2021
You will have a professional photography session, schedule a ZOOM
meeting to see your proofs on computer and have the opportunity to
purchase extra portraits for family and friends.
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November 14, 2021
7 - 8 PM at Temple Beth-El
Join the San Antonio Food Bank in an interfaith service that creates continuity between our missions & traditions. Let us secure San Antonio by setting an example for the world that now, more than ever, we are called to repair the world together.
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The Christian Closet (old nursery) for TruLight 127 is in need of volunteers to help either Tuesdays from 2pm-4pm or Thursdays from 1pm-3pm so foster families can come and get some clothing, etc. for their families.
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Click here for our new Annual Events Parish Calendar! The calendar serves as a general overview of the life of the church. In a sense, it is a “living calendar,” events may be added and removed, and of course, not all church events will be listed.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has two peer-led support groups that meet twice a month. One group is the NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group which is for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition that meets on the first and third Mondays of each month at 6:30 pm via zoom. The other is the NAMI Family Support Group which is for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition that meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 6:30 pm also via zoom. The meeting dates for October are as follows...
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group-
NAMI Family Support Group-
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If you are a part of the tech team click the link above to assign yourself a piece of equipment for the 10:30 am service on a Sunday or two. If you would like to be part of the St. Isidore Guild Contact Aaryn, Gil, or Charlene.
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Now that the heat of summer is gone, be sure to visit the Community Garden Thank you for your help to keep our campus beautiful!
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Twelve Step Recovery
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meets at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the Youth House on Crockett Street.
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Please remember to wear a mask covering your mouth and nose while indoors at St. Andrew's.
Anyone speaking or reading during the services(lay readers, guest speakers, preachers) will be allowed to remove their mask while speaking or reading. If you do not have a mask an usher will provide you one at the door. While I am sorry to reinforce this policy, it is the responsible action for us as a community to take at this time.
-Fr. Stephen
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2021: TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY after PENTECOST
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I (Chapel)
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II (Church)
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II (Church)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2021
10:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study (McKeogh Hall)
12:00 p.m. Service for Healing (Chapel)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2021
8:00 a.m. Brotherhood of St. Andrew's (McKeogh Hall)
If you are uncomfortable with physical return, you can still be spiritually present with us by joining us via live stream! CLICK ON ONE OF THE IMAGES BELOW to join us virtually on Sundays at 10:30 am as we worship Our Lord. All services are available any time after that on Facebook (click on Video tab), YouTube, and our web page under Sermons.
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If you are joining our service online and would like a way to donate, click the button below. Thank you for your help to fund the mission and ministry of St. Andrew's |
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Current Diocesan Guidelines |
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Ministers in the Lord's Service |
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Celebrant-
Fr. Stephen Shortess
Guest Speaker-
Canon Caroline Mowen
Vestry of the Week-
Lauren Smith
Lay Reader-
8am- Lauren Smith
9 am- Liz McCown
10:30 am- Mark Williams
Crucifer-
Colin Spencer-Dibble
Altar Guild-
Lynnette Jackson
Kelly Olson
George Ann Fuqua
Theresa Casey
Offertory Tellers-
Jeanene Smith
Anne Galaway
Ushers-
Paul Gaytan
Anne Galaway
Musicians-
Wendi Gustafson- Music Director/Organ
Samuel Gaytan- Violin
Bill Gibbons- Guitar
Gil Merkle- Guitar
Leo Garcia- Choir Director/Cantor/Soloist
Ellie Follis- Soloist
Kayla Hinton- Soloist
Cameramen/Technicians-
Aaryn Perry
Gil Merkle
Jack Merrell
Warren Wundt
Betty Anderson
Will Follis
Sound-
Jim Anderson
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Birthdays
Raul Cortes-October 17
Thomas Jimenez- October 17
Megan Dempster- October 18
Kenny Neumann- October 21
Kyra Yeomans- October 23
Anniversaries
Don & Joyce Richey- October 20
Kelly & Holly Modl- October 21
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If you have a birthday or anniversary next week and it's not listed, please call the Parish Office and leave a message for Charlene to add it to the list. |
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If you or another member of the parish are sick or in the hospital and would like a contact from Fr. Stephen, please notify the Parish Office. We don't want anyone to get missed! Contacting the office will ensure that Fr. Stephen is notified.
If you would like to add a name, etc., to the prayer list, send an email to secretary@standrewseguin.org. If you have a pastoral situation that needs attention, please contact the parish office.
If a member of your family is in the armed forces, please send their name to Charlene via email at secretary@standrewseguin.org or by phone (830-372-4330) so they can be included in the Prayers of the People each Sunday.
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For more St. A's events CLICK THE CALENDAR BELOW
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St. Andrew's dares to embrace its Episcopal Heritage by living out the Great Commission of Christ through the intimacy of community, discipleship, and service.
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church is a parish in the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, a congregation of The Episcopal Church, and a member of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church| (830)372-4330 | 201 E. Nolte St. Seguin, TX 78155| standrew@standrewseguin.org | standrewseguin.org
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