News and Notes ~ January 13, 2022

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

News & Notes

January 13, 2022

In this week's edition of News & Notes

IMPORTANT Annual Meeting Information

A celebration of Life - Cathy Munsell

Sunday Worship Information

Women's Breakfast

2023 Stewardship

Outreach - Soldier Boxes

Save the Date

Bible Studies

Parish Prayer Lists

Sunday, January 15

9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist

10:30 a.m. Annual Meeting

Tuesday, January 17

8:30 a.m. Men's Bible Study

Wednesday, January 18

4:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, January 19

3:00 p.m. Outreach Meeting

Friday, January 20

10:00 a.m. Women's Bible Study

Saturday, January 21

9:00 a.m. Vestry Retreat

Sunday, January 22

9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist

Monday, January 23

8:30 a.m. Women's Breakfast

Join us this Sunday

following Worship Service for our

Annual Meeting

in the Chapter House

St. Andrew's Annual Meeting

At this meeting we will:

Elect New Vestry Members and thank outgoing members
Receive the Treasurer's report on our 2022 Year End Financial Position
Approve the 2023 Budget
Provide a presentation of Plans for Hurricane Ian Recovery
Receive an update on the status of the Memorial Garden Restoration

Following two years of review, the Vestry is presenting the following revisions to the St. Andrew's bylaws. The congregation votes to accept or reject these changes at our annual meeting. Copies of the existing bylaws and proposed changes can be found using the link below.

Click here to view the existing bylaws and proposed changes

The following individuals are standing for election to Vestry...

MICK ASLIN

Mick has been attending St. Andrew’s since 2006. He was baptized and confirmed in the the Baptist church and as an adult, been a member of Episcopal, Lutheran and Presbyterian communities.

Mick has a solid background in finance and looks forward to bringing these skills to his tenure on Vestry.

What might you see in St. Andrew’s future? Are there unfulfilled “dreams” for St. Andrew’s? Possibilities untapped?

I believe St. Andrew’s, along with all churches, must look for ways to re-energize membership on the importance of corporate worship in a post pandemic and increasingly virtual world.

ANNE LAWSON BEATTY

Anne and her husband, Walter, have been attending St. Andrew’s for ten years. Raised Presbyterian, she has been an Episcopalian for 55 years. Anne is a graduate of Yale Divinity where she earned a Masters of Arts in Religion (1977). She has a background in education as well as serving 30+ years as a School Psychologist in Danbury and Brookfield, CT. She enjoys Bible Study and has served on the Altar Guild.

What might you see in St. Andrew’s future? Are there unfulfilled “dreams” for St. Andrew’s? Possibilities untapped?

I would love to continue making relationships within a Church setting that are inclusive and open to bringing in others to experience the mystery that is God, choosing us (the least likely) to help with the Kingdom even those of us, not usually chosen, or not always following the rules.

I would love to see the staff from the Inn participate in worship.

MIKE COURTS

Mike and his wife, Ellen, moved to Florida from Portland, Me in July of 2019 and have been attending St. Andrews ever since. He was baptized and raised in the Baptist church and confirmed in the Episcopal Church (2002).

Mike served in the Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1972.

He holds an MBA from West Virginia College of Graduate Studies and participated in the International Executive Program in finance and management at Georgetown. His business career spanned 40+ years working for Bell System and Price Waterhouse Consulting (later becoming IBM Consulting). In retirement he became certified as a personal trainer, served as a youth coach and is an amateur competitive runner.

He has been an active member of St. Paul’s (Alexandria, VA) and St. Luke’s Cathedral (Portland, ME) where he served as a lector, a member of the altar guild, sang in the choir and served on the Building’s Committee as well as serving a term on Vestry.

What might you see in St. Andrew’s future? Are there unfulfilled “dreams” for St. Andrew’s? Possibilities untapped?

St. Andrew’s has many unique strengths, including an active membership and I believe, an excellent financial and talent base. We have used that talent and ability for many great purposes. However, our physical location, while beautiful, is a bit isolated and our ability to serve younger and less fortunate members of our community is challenging.

Our world, our community and Christianity are being challenged in ways that were incomprehensible just 20 years ago. We need to work together as a community to resolve the problems we can and love and support those who hunger for spiritual, mental and physical freedom. I believe that is God’s call to all of us.

KIMBERLY WHIPPLE

Kimberly has been attending St. Andrew’s for 17+ years. Baptized in the Roman Catholic church, she was Confirmed in the Episcopal Church at St. Andrew’s. A lawyer by profession, Kimberly is currently enrolled in on-line classes to earn a Masters in Theological Studies with an emphasis on Biblical Studies.

In her past role as a Vestry member, Kimberly served on the Communications, Spiritual Formation and Hospitality Committees. Specifically, she helped to develop the “Faith And…” series and served as its facilitator. She has chaired Welcome Back and End of Season fellowship events; led the St. Andrew’s Women’s Bible study; and designed and maintained the original church website. She is always ready to serve where called, whether as a lector, greeter or usher.

What might you see in St. Andrew’s future? Are there unfulfilled “dreams” for St. Andrew’s? Possibilities untapped?

There are many possibilities but the true work is determining priorities and practicalities. We are a small church with limited staff, limited time, limited money and an often changing congregation. It is unique and the Vestry needs to creative but also realistic.

The Celebration of Life (Burial Office) for

Cathy Munsell

will be held at St. Andrew's on

Saturday, January 14th at 11:00 a.m.

Cathy's family invites her parish family to attend.

One parishioner recently commented, "Cathy was always smiling. She greeted people with a smile and a twinkle of mischief in her eye."

Indeed, she was a lover of life and people.

At St. Andrew's Cathy actively participated in Altar Guild and Outreach as well as always being at the ready to provide food for potlucks and other fellowship gatherings. What many people may not know...is that in 2018 Cathy, along with Helen Fraser, donated the blue pew cushions we sit on every week.

Sunday Worship Information

Second Sunday after Epiphany

January 15, 2023 @ 9:30 a.m.

To watch Live, click on the image below.

Click on the bulletin for the order of worship.

To watch past services, click on the "red" tab.

Second Sunday after Epiphany ~ January 15, 2023

Watch any of our past services here

Join us for Breakfast ...

WOMEN'S BREAKFAST

January 23rd @ 8:30 A.M.

We will gather in the

Lighthouse United Methodist Fellowship Hall

Ladies, join us for breakfast and conversation as we discover How to Make Change One Conversation at a Time.

Our presenter will be Mrs. Cathy Lewis, one of Hampton Roads' most knowledgeable media professionals, having worked in commercial and public broadcasting for more than 30 years. She is the founding host of WHRV-FM’s flagship public affairs program, HearSay with Cathy Lewis which anchored the Hampton Roads public media station’s noon hour for 25 years. She is also a highly sought after speaker who is known for living in the moment and connecting with audiences. Cathy's is married to Episcopal priest, Win Lewis (retired rector of Christ & St. Luke’s Church, Norfolk). Her humor essays about her unexpected life as a clergy spouse and sports mom have aired nationally on The Hallmark Channel.

Please sign up. There is a sign up sheet in the narthex or you can click the tab below to send an email to Robin in the church office.

Women's Breakfast Sign Up

2023 Stewardship

The 2023 Annual Appeal packets have been mailed. If you did not receive your packet, please contact the office.

Electronic copies are available on our website. Click the link below to be redirected to our site.

Visit our website

Outreach News

Soldier’s Boxes are Back!

Although we have not gathered for this annual event for the past 2 years because of COVID, we will be packing boxes in January for Soldiers deployed in Kuwait. We are inviting members of Saint Andrew’s and the wider Boca Grande Community to donate food, snacks, and personal care items to donate to the Soldiers.

Requested items include

protein bars, granola bars and/ or LARA bars
beef jerky (lots and lots of beef jerky)
books, magazines, crossword puzzles
heavy duty socks (for boots in black, tan, or olive)
cheap flip flops for showering

A complete packing list will be in the Red Bags available in the Narthex. Pick one up on your way out of church on Sunday.

Bags/Items should be returned to the Narthex by January 25th

For more information, contact the church Office at 941-964-2257 or Greg Wilson at 703-629-1686.

Hands on Help for Soldier's Boxes ...

Organization Day is January 26 at 9:00 a.m. in the Chapter House and Packing Day is January 28 at 9:00 a.m. in the Chapter House. No heavy lifting required.

A sign up sheet for volunteers for the Organization Day

and/or the Packing Day can be found in the Narthex.