Your weekly news & updates
May 6, 2021
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A Special Message from Our Rector |
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Dear Brothers and Sisters,
This week I share exciting news about a summer sermon series with guest speakers from four of our outreach ministries here at St. Andrew's. It is with gratitude that I welcome Carolyn Figlioli with Iris Global, Regina Lee with Christian Cupboard, Madeline Zwicke with Guadalupe County Habitat for Humanity, and our very own Mark Keddal with the Owen Project.
Please plan to join us on the Sundays they will be with us to hear about God's good work and how it has inspired them both locally and internationally. Moreover, learn how their organizations are helping their communities amidst the trials of the pandemic and how God may be leading their organization to more incredible places. Please note that some guest speakers will be unable to speak at all services because of scheduling conflicts.
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May 23rd, Pentecost Sunday at 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. – Carolyn Figlioli : Iris Global
Carolyn Figlioli directs a children's orphanage for 130 children in Uganda, Africa. St. Andrew's Outreach supports Carolyn in her mission there. Come and hear her speak on Pentecost Sunday. Carolyn Figlioli is a retired U.S. Naval Chief Petty Officer and a veteran high school teacher of thirteen years. She is an ordained minister, a public speaker on Faith and Identity in Christ since 2003 traveling to America each year to speak and has been the Director of Yei Children's Village in South Sudan since 2013 When civil war broke out in her country. After graduating from Iris Global Harvest Missions School in Pemba, Mozambique, Africa in 2009, she immediately went into missions in South Sudan. After fleeing from South Sudan's civil war, Carolyn now lives in Uganda where she cares for the children whom she rescued from the civil war.
Terrorism and wars and rumors of wars; war is terrible in third world countries such as South Sudan. Carolyn has cared for one hundred thirty children. She and her children made a long journey out of the intense civil war conflict that exploded around them, forcing them to flee for their very lives. This incredible story of courage in the face of terror in South Sudan's civil war will inspire you to believe that there is nothing in this world that is impossible for those who believe in God's faithfulness and who have the will to do what he asks of us and the grit to persevere in it. It is the story of a woman who refused to quit in the face of impossible odds.
June 20th, 2021 – Regina Lee : Christian Cupboard
July 18th, 2021 – Madeline Zwicke : Guadalupe Valley Habitat for Humanity
August 15th, 2021 – Mark Keddal : The Owen Project
God’s peace,
Fr. Stephen+
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The Altar flowers for this Sunday are given to the glory of God in honor of all Mothers. Join us Sunday, May 9th for a special Mother's Day service with Rev. Patricia Riggins as celebrant.
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Spiritual Retreat in Recovery (#115)- May 7-9
The diocesan Spiritual Retreats in Recovery provide a safe place to deepen one’s spiritual journey and are open to anyone in recovery from alcoholism or other addictions, and to families and friends affected by the disease of addiction. Members of AA, NA, ACA, Al-Anon and other recovery practices share their experience, strength, and hope in a community of love and support. Returning to Camp Capers, May 7 - 9, the keynote presenter, the Rev. Dr. Stuart Hoke of New York, and diocesan clergy will provide on-site services, topical spiritual insight, and pastoral care. Breakout sessions focus on a variety of topics and activities. All friends in recovery are welcome.
Happening #147: May 14 - 16
Happenings are spiritual renewal weekends for older high school students, led by their peers. Happening #147 will take place at Camp Capers, May 14 - 16, 2021, and in order to protect participants and staff, COVID-19 guidelines and protocols will be upheld during the Happening planning and during the weekend itself.
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Yoga Retreat: May 21 - 23
Escape to your island home for a weekend centered on the healing, rejuvenating, life-giving practices of yoga, meditation, and contemplative Christian prayer. This retreat is open to all, no matter your yoga or meditation experience levels. Come spend a relaxing weekend on the beach participating in a mix of peaceful solitude and community fellowship.
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SAVE THE DATE!
May 23, 2021,
Pentecost Sunday
Guest Speaker Carolyn Figlioli at the 9 am and 10:30 am services.
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Grad Sunday is May 30th! If you have a St. A’s kid who will transition from preschool to elementary, elementary to middle school, middle school to high school, or is a graduate, send a picture and a short bio of them including what their plans are for the future to Charlene at secretary@standrewseguin.org by Thursday, May 27th.
To celebrate these graduates, join us in the Community Garden from 9:45 am to 10:30 am for fellowship and breakfast tacos!
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In observance of Memorial Day, the church office will be closed Monday, May 31st. We will reopen Tuesday, June 1st at 9 am. To all our service men and women who have or are serving our country, THANK YOU! Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Memorial Day!
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The Celebration of New Ministry and Installation of
Fr. Stephen Shortess as rector of St. Andrew's is scheduled for
June 23rd at 6pm with a reception in the garden to follow.
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Meet us in Central Park for an
Art Walk on Saturday, June 26 at 9:30 am. Robin Walker will be our guide as we make our way through the pieces in Central Park, the mural on the side of the Art League's block and the Art League's window display, then over to see our beautiful bird sculptures at Walnut Springs Park. See you there!
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July 17th-St. Andrew's Habitat Build Day!!-Calling all St. Andrew’s handymen, handywomen, and kids ages ten and up to join Habitat for Humanity in building a new home for a local family. Come out and help a good cause. The build location is 521 Newton Ave., Seguin. Please note that currently, masks are required on all Habitat build sites.
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Bishop High will join us November 28th for St. Andrew's Day. If there is anyone who would like to be received into St. Andrew's or confirmed, please contact Charlene in the church office. Classes will be scheduled at a TBD date.
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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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Anyone interested in helping with maintenance in the Community Garden Contact Alan Cockerell. 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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SUNDAY, MAY 9, 2021: SIXTH SUNDAY of EASTER
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I (Chapel)
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II (Garden)
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II (Church)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2021
10:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study (McKeogh Hall)
12:00 p.m. Service for Healing (Chapel)
THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021
8:00 a.m. Brotherhood of St. Andrew's (McKeogh Hall)
At this time, we have three in-person services. They are held each Sunday, one at 8:00 am in the Chapel which is our Rite I spoken service, one at
9:00 am in the Prayer Garden for an Outdoor Family Service and our Contemporary service at 10:30 am in the Sanctuary.
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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Pledges, Tithes, and Offerings
Ways to Give
Please consider donating to St. Andrew's by one of the options listed below.
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Click the "DONATE NOW" button at the bottom of this message
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Visit the Donate page on our website
- Set up bill pay with your bank
- Mail a check
- Drop off your check in our mail slot located in the window to the right of the office door.
Thank you for your help to fund the mission and ministry of St. Andrew's
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Phased Reopening Guidelines |
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Dear St. Andrew's Family,
Below you will find information regarding our worship opportunities and our safety requirements for the church. We have a responsibility to report this information to you, and we ask that you do your best to review the material. Please know that your Office Staff has full trust in your love for your fellow congregant and that it is apparent in your actions that you have treated these guidelines as a covenant of love for your worshipping neighbor.
As a reminder these are some of the requirements:
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All people over the age of 3 must wear a mask covering nose and mouth.
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Please remember to social distance. DON'T SIT ON THE BLUE TAPE IN THE PEWS.
- If you are not feeling well, please stay home.
When making the decision about whether to return for in-person worship or not, the new, vestry and diocesan approved guidelines Plan for Phased Reopening: Phase 2(c) will help you know what to expect and consider how this experience will be different from the last time you were here.
In order to avoid disrupting the live-stream video and audio, we ask that everyone be in your seats no later than 10 minutes before the beginning of the service. Use those 10 minutes to thank God for your life and health, to listen to the prelude, and to otherwise prepare
yourself for worship.
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Ministers in the Lord's Service |
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Celebrant-
Rev. Patricia Riggins
Lay Reader-
8am- Susan Rinn
9 am- Clara Spencer-Dibble
10:30 am- Michael Sharp
Altar Guild-
Dorothy Bauer
Martha Bruns
Marty Keil
Linda Williams
Jackie Ball
Offertory Tellers-
Margaret Taylor
Syd Bauer
Ushers-
Margaret Taylor
Jackie Ball
Musicians-
Wendi Gustafson- Music Director/Organ
Leo Garcia- Choir Director/Cantor/Soloist
Ellie Follis- Soloist
Cameramen/Technicians-
Aaryn Perry
Gil Merkle
Jack Merrell
Warren Wundt
Betty Anderson
Will Follis
Sound-
Jim Anderson
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Birthdays
Geri Donegan-May 4
(sorry about the mix up last week Geri!)
Ashley Ingersoll- May 9
Becky Ballard- May 10
Abigail Shortess- May 12
Gil Merkle- May13
Betty Rainey- May 14
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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Bible Studies and Prayer Groups |
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If you or another member of the parish are sick or in the hospital and would like a contact from Pastoral Care, please notify the Parish Office. We don't want anyone to get missed! Contacting the office will ensure that Pastoral Care 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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We all know that doctors and nurses are on the front lines of battling the corona virus. Although there isn't much we can do to help them physically while they help patients, we can pray for them. So we are asking all of you to Click here to sign up for a time slot to pray for them around the clock. This way we can make sure we have at least one person praying even for just a few minutes of every hour of every day. If you are not able to commit to a specific time, or if the slots are all full, please take a few moments to say one of these prayers each day for these wonderful men and women. Thank you!
Sanctify, O Lord, those whom you have called to the study and practice of the arts of healing, and to the prevention of disease and pain. Strengthen them by your life-giving Spirit, that by their ministries the health of the community may be promoted and your creation glorified; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Angels in blue gowns, They wear face masks instead of haloes. Their gloved holy hands administer to us Care we are too weak to provide for ourselves.
Without sleep, Without hope of a day off, In the face of ever-dwindling supplies, They risk their lives at every moment In order to save ours. Blessed are the hands, Rubbed raw from washing, That connect us to ventilators. Blessed are the feet, Sore and swollen, That tread the ER floors. Blessed are the eyes That have stared down death Hundreds, Thousands of times, And yet look upon each desperately ill patient And refuse to give up hope. God Most Merciful, Preserve the health and safety Of those who work so hard to preserve ours. Amen.– Cameron Wiggins Bellm
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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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