Jesus the King and Light of the World, 19th century stained glass in St. John's Anglican Church, Sydney, Australia, Alamy photo |
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Weekly Sunday service information and parish news. |
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The Very Rev. Benjamin Hankinson, Celebrant
In light of the recent State of Illinois indoor mask mandate, all worshippers are asked to wear masks when attending church, including those who are fully vaccinated. We pray that through compassionate fidelity to the common good, we will see the present surge subside.
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November 21, Twenty-Sixth Sunday After Pentecost
Christ the King
Religious Study
Sunday Adult Forum - 9:15 in Pearson Hall with Fr. Ben
Church School for Children - 9:15 in the Lower Level Church School Room.
Mask required for all classes.
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 following the 10 a.m. service.
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Readings for Sunday, November 21
- Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
- Psalm 93
- Revelation 1:4b-8
- John 18:33-37 - “You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.”
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Make Your Offering!
Mail: Send your check to St. Andrew's Treasurer, at 406 Hillsboro Avenue, Edwardsville 62025.
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The Week of November 21
- Choir rehearsal, Sunday, 9 a.m.
- Fr. Ben away, November 21-26
- Mid-week class is on break this week.
- Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25
Future Dates
- First Sunday of Advent, November 28.
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Electing Synod convenes December 11 to elect the 12th Bishop of Springfield.
- Christmas services will occur on December 24 and 25.
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Highlights of the November 18 Vestry Meeting
All members of the vestry were in attendance in person or via Zoom. Fr. Ben called the meeting to order at 6:30 and the minutes of the October meeting were approved.
Fr. Ben:
- Will be out of town November 21-26 (visit to SC for Thanksgiving).
- Annual performance reviews for Henry Evans and the Rector will occur in the next few weeks.
- Diocese dates - Diocesan Council, November 19, and Election Synod on December 11.
- Upcoming services: St. Andrew, November 30; Christmas Eve (2); and Christmas Day, December 24 and 25; Christmas 1 and Christmas Lessons and Carols, December 26.
Walter Bohn, Parish Warden:
- Walter reported that plumbing issues in the men's bathroom are fixed and a new sump pump has been installed in the elevator pit.
- The boiler inspection is okay for this year but some maintenance needs to occur before the inspection next year.
Maxine Callies, Treasurer
- Maxine distributed the budget report and balance sheet plus indicated finances look in good shape for the 2021 calendar year.
- A Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for November 30.
Brian Pezza, Education
- Brian commented on some recent difficulties in keeping the nursery covered with a regular sitter.
Marian Smithson, Facilities Use Policy
- An updated policy draft was distributed and two minor changes were requested. The policy was approved; however, the vestry asked to review the forms that will be used with the policy at their December meeting.
Marian Smithson, Pearson Hall Renovation
- An estimate for installation of vinyl flooring was recently received from Vallow but it is not clear whether the estimate reflected the discounts Mike Vallow had mentioned earlier so this will be checked out and reported next month. The total cost of the renovation, not including painting, could be over $10k unless the Vallow estimate is revised and/or prices drop. The renovation cost will be on the agenda for the upcoming Finance Committee meeting.
Kevin Babb, Stewardship
- Kevin reported that $46k in cash has been pledged to date. Sunday, November 21 is the end of the formal campaign and the pledges received will be taken to the altar.
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Wanted: Vestry Nominees!
Walter Bohn, Marty Cavanaugh, and Bill Schaefer will be completing their terms on the vestry at the end of December. The election of candidates for their vacated slots will take place at the parish annual meeting in January 2022. Are you interested in serving the parish in this capacity? Terms are three years long and the body meets monthly, usually on the third Thursday.
If you have questions or are interested, contact Kevin Babb, Senior Warden.
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Stewardship 2022
Please submit your 2022 pledge on or before Sunday, November 21. To help you in your decision-making and submitting of your pledge form, check out these links to stewardship information:
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The Angel Tree Returns November 21!
Thanks to the generosity of parishioners, Outreach is able to give Target and Walmart gift cards to six families this year.
Parishioners can also take a tag from the Angel Tree to meet the specific needs of residents of Good Samaritan House, a homeless shelter for women and their children in Granite City.
The Angel Tree will arrive in Pearson Hall this Sunday, November 21. If you would like to help the shelter, please take a tag, purchase your gift and bring it unwrapped to Pearson Hall by December 8.
-Mary Bohn
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Parish Notes
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Scrip sales are alive and could be healthier! If you would like to order cards for Christmas, go to shopwithscrip.com to see the list of retailers. e-mail Fredna at fcs524@yahoo.com with your order. You can leave a check at church either in the plate or in the scrip mailbox. Be sure to mark scrip on the envelope and check so that it doesn't go to the wrong account. An order will be placed on December 6. The cards will be available by December 13. -F. Scroggins
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Flowers and Candles - Sunday's flowers are in honor of Joel and Mark Werner (from Kay Werner) and Matt Scroggins (from Fredna Scroggins). Candles honor Maggie Moseley's birthday by her mother, Kelly Moseley. Click here to sign up for flowers and candles.
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Coffee hour signup is now online. Please consider hosting a Sunday this fall! Link.
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St. Andrew's Communications
Communications Coordinator and Newsletter Editor-in-Chief, Marian Smithson
Newsletter Editor, Jane Weingartner | Newsletter Editor, Marianne Cavanaugh
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