Wikimedia: The Arrest of Christ (Kiss of Judas) by Giotto di Bondone. Scrovegni Chapel, Padua, Italy
Weekly parish news and Sunday service information
Special apology to our readers. The events of the day delayed this issue.
Fr. Ben Hankinson, Rector
Celebrant for all services.

In light of recent CDC updates, we strongly encourage everyone, including those who are fully vaccinated, to wear masks when attending church. We pray that through compassionate fidelity to the common good, we will see the present surge subside.

The Almighty Lord, who is a strong tower to all who put their trust in him, to whom all things in heaven, on earth, and under the earth bow and obey: Be now and evermore our defense, and make us know and feel that the only Name under heaven given for health and salvation is the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

August 22, Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Holy Eucharist | Rite I, 8 a.m. | Rite II 10 a.m. (Sung)

In-person attendance for up to 75 worshippers | Masks required.
Facebook Live at 10 a.m.
Coffee hour on the church lawn following the 10 a.m. service.
Readings for Sunday, August 22

  • Joshua 24:1-2a,14-18
  • Psalm 34:15-22
  • Ephesians 6:10-20
  • John 6:56-69
Make Your Offering!
Mail: Send your check to St. Andrew's Treasurer, at 406 Hillsboro Avenue, Edwardsville 62025.
The Week of August 22
  • Evening Prayer, 5:30 p.m., Sunday, via Facebook Live
  • St. Bartholomew, Holy Eucharist, Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.
  • Evening Prayer, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, via Facebook Live
  • Study class #4 with Fr. Ben, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 6 p.m.

Looking Ahead
  • Study class with Fr. Ben, will continue after Labor Day.
  • Tentative - Church School and Choir return Sunday, September 12
  • Parish Picnic at Township Park, Sunday, September 19, after church



Fr. Ben convened the August 19 Vestry meeting at 6:30 in Pearson Hall with members Kevin Babb, Walter Bohn, Heather Clausen, Liz Edwards, Brian Pezza, Carl Slaughter, and Velma Schmidt in attendance. Maxine Callies, Treasurer was also present. Marty Cavanaugh was on vacation.

  • Fr. Ben led a reflection on Matthew 28: 18-20 then continued with a diocesan and pastoral update, plus also reminding members of Tuesday's Holy Eucharist for the Feast of St. Bartholomew. He indicated that Bishop Lambert (interim bishop) will be meeting with southern deaneries in September; Pat Sim's memorial service at Meridian Village and the inurnment of her ashes in the columbarium takes place Saturday, August 21; and that Richard Holbert is currently in Missouri Baptist following open-heart surgery.

  • Fr. Ben indicated that John and Jane Voigts, Edwardsville, have begun attending St. Andrew's recently and that another family with several children will soon be joining us for worship.

  • Walter Bohn, Junior Warden, reported that all nine fire extinguishers passed inspection this year but next year seven of the nine will need to be replaced at the cost of $400 or more. The parish hall water heater was replaced on July 30 so no expenditure is expected for that. In addition, he indicated that a "trade" was made with St. Boniface's contractor to clear the garden area in two rear parking spaces so that they can be paved. In doing so, St. Andrew's forfeited the anticipated $2500 for summer rental of our alley spaces during construction. Walter also raised issues related to changes to the handicap entrance at the lower level.

  • Treasurer Maxine Callies presented reports prepared by Aplos for activity through June. (Income report | Balance report) Assistant Treasurer, Riley Atwood, indicated to Maxine that it appears that 2021 expenditures will exceed anticipated 2021 income. Maxine also noted that income from pledges is down, which often is true in the summer months. The Treasurer's report was accepted.

  • Communications Coordinator, Marian Smithson, revealed that Membership Vision, our website vendor, will be installing an update in September which will provide several improvements, particularly in the sermons section. The update cost will be $720. Marian and Fr. Ben will be brought up to date on the changes by Lisa Brown of MV. In addition, she commented that parish notices and newsletter overall open rates are running very high at 72% currently and that a survey was sent to parishioners interested in resuming the monthly luncheon at a local restaurant. She has sent this information to Ken Kelley to work from in getting the group restarted, possibly in September. Wednesday noon was selected as the preferred day of the week to meet for lunch.

  • Liz Edwards reported that through a new member of the Quilt Guild, several items of office furniture have been offered to St. Andrew's at no cost. A good quality conference table and eight chairs for the library are of significant interest, as well as a file cabinet for music information storage. Details will be worked out by Liz and Father Ben. Discussion on these items reopened concerns about the disposition of the old refrigerator in the kitchen. After much discussion, members voted to remove the refrigerator and replace it with a reasonably priced fridge with an icemaker unit. Resource issues related to this will be discussed at a later time.

  • Education - Brian Pezza indicated that Nichole DeWall is contacting teachers and families with children to determine interest in starting Church School as early as September 12 and what their Covid-19 concerns are. She is also figuring out what will be done about child care in the nursery. At present, the date for the startup child care is probably September 12 but the Church School start date may be later.

  • Picnic at Township Park - Brian Pezza affirmed that the date is still firm for the parish picnic on Sunday, September 19 (after church). Details about food service will be shared later.

  • Parish Hall Renovation - Marian Smithson, project leader, indicated that an estimate for the carpeting installation by Vallow Carpeting in Edwardsville should be available early next week. Other estimates will be provided by ProSource and Lenny's Carpet. Details re the choice of vinyl wood flooring for the kitchen area are still being worked out. CertaPro Painting was at church last Wednesday to measure in preparation for bidding for painting the parish hall and kitchen walls and ceiling. The entry area from the rear door may also be painted. Schneider's Painting will also bid on this job.

  • ECW - Pat Rudloff has resigned from being the coordinator of coffee hour So Velma Schmidt is seeking someone new to take on this responsibility. Many thanks to Pat for her years of service in this capacity!

  • Brian Pezza, on behalf of Opera Edwardsville, requested approval for OE to hold two rehearsals at St. Andrew's on September 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. and September 9 from 10 to 12 a.m. The vestry approved the request.

The meeting adjourned circa 8:40 pm. The next meeting of the vestry will be on September 16.
Meet Our New Treasurer: Maxine Callies

Maxine Callies, our new treasurer, initially came to St. Andrew’s at the invitation of Liz Edwards in 2013 and we subsequently became her church home. Maxine worked at the SIUE Credit Union beginning in 1968. She served the credit union 38 years with 31 of those years as president. She retired in 2006.

Maxine still serves the credit union as a director. During her years with the credit union, she received many awards and was Director of Illinois CUPAC for 22 years, as well as past Director of the Illinois Credit Union League.

Maxine is an active member of the Quilt Guild but also volunteers regularly at the Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House. One of her hobbies is photography and her photographs have been exhibited at the Edwardsville Arts Center, Sacred Grounds, The Edwardsville Library, and the Main Street Center. She is also interested in watercolor painting and takes classes regularly through the Edwardsville Arts Center. 

Maxine is married to Doug Callies. They live in Edwardsville and have a blended family of a daughter and three sons, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Photos from Today's Inurnment Service for Pat Sim
(died May 29, 2020)

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Photos taken at 3 p.m. today.
Episcopal Migration Ministries
Donate to Support our Afghan Allies!

Episcopal Migration Ministries, the refugee resettlement and migration ministry of The Episcopal Church, is currently working in partnership with the U.S. government to assist Afghan SIVs and other arrivals with resettlement and direct services through a network of 12 affiliates across the U.S. As we continue to welcome and resettle Afghans to the U.S. through our affiliate network and engagement programs, the greatest need continues to be assistance with housing. Those who want to financially support these efforts can make a donation online here or donate by mail and send checks to:
  
DFMS-Protestant Episcopal Church US
P.O. Box 958983
St. Louis, MO 63195-8983
(Include Episcopal Migration Ministries and Afghan SIV’s in the memo line.)
Join Fr. Ben Each Wednesday for Study Class!
  • Class starts at 6 p.m., following Evening Prayer.
  • Attend in person or via Zoom.
  • Information from classes #1, #2, #3 are available on Facebook now.
  • An audio recording of each class is also available.
  • Links to catch up or join this week's class are below.
St. Andrew's Communications
Communications Coordinator and Newsletter Editor-in-Chief, Marian Smithson
Newsletter Editor, Jane Weingartner | Newsletter Editor, Marianne Cavanaugh