The Call
October 2022
Your monthly news & updates
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We will Continue and How Survey | |
We were all part of the changes that happened everywhere during the pandemic. COVID changed a lot of things for all of us. Some things were great! Others, not so much... Even things here at St. Andrew's changed. We would like your opinion about how these changes effected parish life at St. Andrew's, and your hopes and dreams for the future of our church. We need to hear your voice!
Take this short 7 question survey about our past, present, and future of St. Andrew's. Your voice matters!! We want to hear your opinions and creative ideas that might help us all embrace the church we are now while striving to be a more faithful and fruitful body of people living in the diverse community in which God has found us.
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FAITH IS A STUBBORN THING
Faith in God is at the heart of the commandments. As God begins his list, He summed up all of them by the first: “You shall have no other gods before Me.” The lack of faith, it would seem, is the main sin that we commit. When we fail to fear and trust in God, it seems impossible to love our neighbor. And that is the cornerstone of all God’s commandments to us---to love our neighbors as ourselves.
In Mark 9:14-29, we find the story of Jesus casting out a demon out of a boy. The disciples could not successfully do it. When Jesus asked the boy’s father about the demon-inflicted boy, the father said, “if you can do anything…help us.” A rather sassy Jesus responds with (paraphrased by me for effect), “If I can? Are you serious? Everything is possible for one who believes.” The father then responds by saying, “…help my unbelief…” and Jesus immediately cast the demon out. The disciples inquired of Jesus why they couldn’t cast out the demon. What does this story teach us? This story revolves around what it means to have faith in Christ. The father questioned Jesus, “if you can do anything…”, and the disciples were too invested in their own selves and status to deal with the problem. Jesus, exasperated, calls everyone out as being faithless. After successfully healing the boy, Jesus tells them that only prayer and faith in Christ can cast this demon out. The sin of the disciples and the religious leaders is simply their business in looking to themselves and arguing with each other. The father was caught in the middle but eventually believes.
Jesus finally answered the disciple’s question of why they failed to cast out the demon by stating that “this kind of demon can only be driven out by prayer.” Prayer is essentially an act of faith. Like the prayer taught by Jesus (Lord’s Prayer), it is an appeal of faith toward God. The disciples failed to do what the boy’s father did. His confession of belief was also a prayer.
What does it mean to have faith in Jesus? Faith in Jesus is at the core of Mark 9:14-29. We experience the same negative frustrations in our life just like the father with his son. Life hits us hard at times. In those moments when we doubt, like the father, we can just pray to our heavenly Father to help us. We can cry out and confess to Him, “I believe, help my unbelief!” In those moments when you’re struggling with faith and God feels so far away, remember…God is near, and He is always here for you.
Blessings+
Chuck Ingersoll
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Altar flowers for this Sunday are given to the glory of God. | |
STEWARDSHIP 2022
September has arrived--and with it, Stewardship Season. Now's a great time to prayerfully consider the ways you'd like to commit to giving--and there are countless ways. Come into this season knowing that you--whatever you choose to bring to the table--are already more than enough in the eyes of the God who loves you.
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Stewardship Spotlight
Jack Merrell
Meet our resident techie, Jack Merrill! Every Sunday, you can find Jack up in the loft, looking down over the service and making sure our streaming runs smoothly so that we can worship with people from all over! Jack has served St. Andrew’s in so many different ways, so next time you see him, be sure to let him know how much we appreciate him!
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Dear St. Andrew's,
The Seguin Commission on the Arts is hosting its first annual Art & Wine Walk this Saturday, October 1 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. There will be 8 stops, each featuring an area winery. St. Andrew's will be the first of the stops. The winery will provide wine tastings to ticketed guests and is able to sell glasses and bottles of their wares. At each stop there will also be performing and visual artists.
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Here is the link for tickets (only 200 available): Tickets
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Finally, here is the link to work at the St. Andrew's booth at which we will serve snacks and give direction as to where to enter our chapel. It's a welcoming table so that our community feels at home with us. Art & Wine Walk Volunteer sign-up
Thank you!
Kelly Follis, Robin Walker, Marty Keil
(the St. Andrew's block of the Commission!)
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The Collegiate program between St. Andrew's and TLU is starting back up!!! St. Andrew's will serve a meal before the evening service in the chapel at TLU on October 2nd to college students.
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Join us Saturday, October 8th for our Fall Church clean-up day starting at
8 am! Roll up your sleeves and help clean up the
St. Andrew's grounds! Come be a part of keeping our campus beautiful!
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In observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day the church office will be closed Monday, October 10th.
We hope you have a safe and happy holiday!
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Parish Happy Hour- Gather with your parish family on Friday, October 14 at 5:30 PM at The Backyard! There are plenty of kids' activities and adults will have time for relaxation and fellowship. We'll have some tables reserved outside in the shade. You can buy your own drinks and the church will furnish snacks. Call or email Kelly Follis if you need more information at 830.463-7549 (new #) or kdfoll123@yahoo.com.
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The Owen Project in Navajoland
There is a new idea in post-pandemic travel literature called mindful travel. Instead of thinking only of one’s own pleasure and enjoyment, mindful travel is a way to recognize the culture, health and environment of the people who live in exotic places. Episcopalians might respond by saying isn’t this like a watered down version of a mission trip, without prayer and soul? A friendly concern but not love. Sympathy but not compassion.
This October the Shortesses and the Keddals will travel “mindfully” to Navajoland to begin a mission to Navajo children. Just as mission work in Honduras came to inspire and in many ways define the congregation of St. Andrews for decades, this might become a new focus, a new way to love our neighbors as ourselves.
Initially we will visit small Episcopal congregations in New Mexico and Utah. Later we will return with laptops, continuing the Owen Project, which has been supported by our congregation and the Diocese for more than a decade. On this first visit we hope to take winter coats, bicycles and school supplies for children in isolated rural communities. We hope that people in our congregation will support this effort with donations and prayers.
If anything, the pandemic has taught us the emotional and spiritual cost of isolation and neglect. These problems are amplified on the Navajo Reservation by a painful history of violence and poverty. Please help us to address these needs not mindfully but with selfless love and charity.
Sincerely,
Mark Keddal
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Nature Walk & Fall Crafts- The young and young at heart will all enjoy getting back to nature with their parish family on Saturday, November 12 at 10:00 AM beginning at McKeogh Hall. Those who would like can join our very own science teacher, John Donley, for a nature walk along the Walnut Springs Trail. Walkers will return to McKeogh Hall by 11:00 to share nature's bounty with their parish family in McKeogh Hall where one of our artists-in-residence, Pam Roitsch, will guide crafters through making some lovely Fall decor. There is truly something for everyone as the City's "Big Read" takes place in Central Park with Tracy Donley issuing the call to read at 11:30. Bring a book and continue the fun!
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Dear St. Andrew's Family,
Several people have expressed an interest in mentoring at Jefferson. Whether you've told me or not, please sign up. You are needed! Here is a look at the process:
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Complete Mentor Interest Form You can specify Jefferson! :)
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Complete the Background Check Form & Email to acisneros@seguin.k12.tx.us or deliver to the reception window at the SISD Central Office (or to Kelly Follis at church with a copy of your driver license).
- Review the orientation materials(Email Charlene or Kelly to receive the materials).
- Await matching with a mentee. This process can take a little time because students are identified through a process and parental consent must be obtained by the campus.
- Once you are matched, you’ll be given the contact information for the coordinator on your mentee’s campus so you can go meet him or her. After that first meeting, you can coordinate your schedule as needed.
I will bring hard copies of forms to church if that's easier.
Thanks, everyone!
Kelly Follis
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The Christian Closet is still in need of volunteers to help either Tuesdays from 2pm-4pm or Thursdays from 1pm-3pm so families can come and get some clothing, etc.
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Pastoral Care is a very important ministry at St. Andrew's. Some may think that Pastoral Care is just the ministry that takes care of the reception following a funeral, but there is much more to it. Caring for a person who is struggling with a difficulty, being present during a time of pain, praying with someone in a crisis are just a few of the important things that Pastoral Care does. In our church, pastoral ministry for the sick and dying is one of the most significant ways that members of the Body of Christ continues the ministry and mission of Jesus. Pastoral ministry is considered to be the responsibility of all the baptized.
We are looking for a new chair of Pastoral Care. If you are interested please contact the office at 830-372-4330 or send Charlene an email at secretary@standrewseguin.org
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Meals on Wheels Needs YOU! Help deliver a difference! Meals on Wheels deliveries are made Monday- Friday. Drivers pick up the meals here at St. Andrew’s at 10:00 am and are usually done before noon. Volunteers choose the days they drive—it can be once a week, once a month, whatever works for you— We thank you for any help you can provide.
There are 5 simple requirements: driver’s license; auto insurance; ability to sign up online; a little time during the day; and a giving heart. Applications are available online at nbsenior.org or in the church office.
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Click here for our 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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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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The birth-flower for the month of October is the marigold. With its golden blooms that match the color of autumn leaves, it's no wonder the marigold is fitting for this fall month. Marigolds symbolize fierce love, passion and creativity. | |
Birthdays
Bernie Mueller-October 1
Larry Stone- October 3
Bob Blevins Jr.- October 4
Linda Lynn- October 6
Jeff Lackie- October 7
Will Follis- October 9
Tori Jimenez- October 13
Wayne Roitsch- October 13
Raul Cortes-October 17
Thomas Jimenez- October 17
Megan Dempster- October 18
Kenny Neumann- October 21
Kyra Yeomans- October 23
Marsha Castanon- October 25
Susan Neuman. October 25
Andrew Nelson- October 26
Jim Fouts- October 27
Kelly Olson- October 28
Randy Roeder- October 29
Helen Martinson- October 30
Ellie Follis- October 31
Anniversaries
Michael & Therese Sharp- October 7
Bernie & Kim Mueller- October 10
Don & Joyce Richey- October 20
Kelly & Holly Modl- October 21
Roger & Renee Cutcher- October 27
Jim & Sally Swope- October 27
Chris & Pam Krippner- October 27
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If you have a birthday or anniversary in October 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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SUNDAYS
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I
(Chapel)
9:00 a.m. Adult Christian Formation
(McKeogh Hall)
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
(Church)
WEDNESDAYS
10:30 a.m. Women's Bible Study group
(McKeogh Hall)
12:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
(Chapel)
THURSDAYS
8:00 a.m. Brotherhood of St. Andrew's (McKeogh Hall)
After Sunday, the 10 am services are available online on Facebook (click on Video tab) or our web page under Sermons.
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October 2
8:00 am-
Gerry Richardson
10:00 am-
Mark Keddal
October 9
8:00 am-
Barbara Upper
10:00 am-
Chuck Ingersoll
October 16
8:00 am-
TBA
10:00 am-
Robin Walker
October 23
8:00 am-
Juli Galloway
10:00 am-
Mark Williams
October 30
8:00 am-
Susan Rinn
10:00 am-
Kelly Follis
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October 2-
10:00 am-
Lanie McCown
October 9-
10:00 am-
Colin Spencer-Dibble
October 16-
10:00 am-
Clara Spencer-Dibble
October 23-
10:00 am-
Alexis McInnis
October 30-
10:00 am-
Abigail Shortess
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October 4-
Frank Galaway& Jim Anderson
October 9-
Margaret Taylor & Syd Bauer
October 16-
Jeanene Smith & Anne Galaway
October 23-
Al & Janice Pruitt
October 30-
Jeanene Smith & Anne Galaway
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Ocotber 2-
Sally Keddal
Joyce Richey
Linda Lynn
Holly Modl
October 9-
Dorothy Bauer
Martha Bruns
Ann Ramsey
Marty Keil
Linda Williams
Jackie Ball
October 16-
Lynnette Jackson
Kelly Olson
George Ann Fuqua
Theresa Casey
Curley Gilmore
October 23-
Betty Anderson
Sandy Merrell
Ellen Stone
October 30-
Lynnette Jackson
Kelly Olson
George Ann Fuqua
Theresa Casey
Curley Gilmore
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October 2-
10:00 am-
Bill & Robin Walker
October 9-
10:00 am-
Carlotta Coffman
Margaret Taylor
Jackie Ball
October 16-
10:00 am-
Paul & Claudia Gaytan
October 23-
10:00 am-
Pam & Wayne Roitsch
October 30-
10:00 am-
TBA
| October Vestry of the Week |
October 2-
Kelly Follis
October 9-
Alan Cockerell
October 16-
Mark Keddal
October 23-
Lauren Smith
October 30-
Mark Dibble
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September Vestry meeting minutes | |
We pray for all members of this parish family, our family members, and friends, especially: Elizabeth Walker, Les Shephard, Karen Harris, Abe Zapata, Ray Crow, Charlie Smith, Mary Gibson, Frances Billeaud(pronounced B-O), Dan Reimer, Chris Krippner, Arthur Coffman, Gary Bethel, Letty O’Brien, Bill Edwards, Rhonda Cushatt, Evelyn Neumann, Dr. Richie Spence, Tom Lehman, Margaret Hopkins, Denise Mortland, Vanessa Nussel, Colin Baker, Donald Schwartz, Lael Seagert, David Hamer, Alex McInnis, Penny Sengler, Theresa Zapata, Jean Norris. May their special needs and concerns receive God's mercy and grace.
We pray for all those who are home bound, or residing in care and retirement communities, especially: Ann Ramsey, Carole Schievelbein, Mary Louise Donegan, Helen Martinson, Audrey Herron, Kenneth Minter, and Betty Rainey. May God's comforting grace be present to them.
We pray for those who have died especially: Patsy Creager
We pray for all those serving in the Armed Forces, especially: Thomas Vardeman, Thomas Abraham, Spencer Baker, Ethan Baker, Simon Barrientes, Thomas Smith, Brandon Buckalew, Zachary Ryan Buckalew, Lee Alexander, John David Mills, Liam Rubarth-Lay, Steve Helmer, and Justin Carnahan. May they look to God for the strength and peace that only He can give.
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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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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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