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The Reverend Benjamin Hankinson, Celebrant |
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March 13 - The Second Sunday of Lent
+Holy Eucharist+
Rite I 8 a.m. | Rite II 10 a.m. (Sung)
Masks are optional.
9:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal
9:15 - Children's Sunday School in Lower Level
9:15 - Adults - Morning Prayer and conversation in Pearson Hall
10 a.m. service streamed via Facebook Live.
Coffee hour follows the 10 a.m. service.
11:15 a.m. ECW meeting
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Readings for Sunday, March 13
- Genesis 15:1-12,17-18
- Psalm 27
- Philippians 3:17-4:1
- Luke 13:31-35
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The Week of March 13
It’s that time again — time to set your clocks forward this evening to soak in an extra hour of sunlight as spring approaches.
- Sunday, March 13, 2:00 a.m., clocks forward one hour.
- Sunday, March 13, 11:15 a.m., ECW meeting
- Wednesday, March 16, 1:00 p.m., Quilt Guild meeting
- Wednesday, March 16, 5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
- Wednesday, March 16, 6:00 p.m., Stations of the Cross
Looking Ahead
- Sunday, March 20, Vestry Meeting, 11:30 a.m.
- Sunday, April 10, Palm Sunday
- Sunday, April 17, Easter Day
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Pearson Hall Renovation
Last spring a committee of parishioners began looking into renovations in Pearson Hall, the kitchen, pantry and janitor’s closet—specifically getting new flooring and a fresh coat of paint on the walls and the Pearson Hall ceiling.
The planning committee—Kathryn Biarkis, Liz Edwards, Julie Hamilton, and LaVernn Wilson—selected carpet tile for the parish hall and wood-look vinyl flooring for the smaller rooms. Marian Smithson, project coordinator, also obtained painting estimates. Monthly reports on the project have been provided to the vestry, which has now given its approval to the committee’s recommendations.
General fundraising for the project has not begun as a few fundraising issues need to be discussed with the vestry later this month. However, the Scrip program has provided $2,000 of startup funds and two parish families have made early donations. One of those will cover the cost of painting, so work by CertaPro Painters will begin the week of March 21.
The total project cost is estimated to be $17k+, including painting and some minor repairs to the ceiling boards in the parish hall. The early donations total $9k+ so the uncovered cost at this point is $8k+. The ECW is meeting this Sunday to consider their donation.
In preparation for the painting March 21-25, volunteers are needed on Sunday, March 20, to empty all pantry items, pack them in boxes as needed, and move them into the parish hall. After the painting of the pantry and janitor’s closet is complete, parishioners are needed to help with returning items to the pantry. This will probably take place in the afternoon on Tuesday, March 22.
Please speak to one of the committee members or email Marian Smithson at info@standrews-edwardsville if you can help with clearing out and/or returning items to the pantry and janitor’s closet.
Once the painting is complete and discussion with the vestry takes place, parishioners will receive further updates on the project. Everyone can look forward to coffee hour in a renovated Pearson Hall.
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Lent: Stations of the Cross
In the coming weeks, the Wednesday evening class will become a communal devotion. As our guide, we will walk the Stations of the Cross together through the Lenten season. We hope to see you there as we contemplate together the Passion of our Lord, pausing week by week, station by station to reflect upon the cross of Christ. [Fr. Ben]
You may follow the prayers for the Stations of the Cross using the pages from The Book of Occasional Services at this link.
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+Episcopal Leaders Pray for Ukraine+
God of peace and justice,
we pray for the people of Ukraine today.
We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons.
We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow,
that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them.
We pray for those with power over war or peace,
for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions.
Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear,
that you would hold and protect them.
We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen
Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby
Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell
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Contribute to Support Ukraine Needs!
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Episcopal Church Releases "Jesus in America" Study
[Episcopal News Service] Most Americans see Jesus as an important spiritual figure. More than 30% of Americans have decreased their participation in religious activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. And only one in 10 thinks those who attacked the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, were associated with organized religion.
Those are some of the findings of a national study commissioned by The Episcopal Church and conducted by the polling firm Ipsos. The results of the “Jesus in America” study, released March 9, highlight the wide-ranging faith perspectives of a diverse cross section of Americans, including those who identify as nonreligious.
Episcopal leaders say the study points to both the popularity of Jesus’ teachings and the ways Christians are often perceived as failing to live up to those teachings.
“We are encouraged that the research shows Americans still find Jesus compelling, but we also see that the behavior of many of his followers is a problem, and it’s not just certain Christians: it’s all Christians,” Presiding Bishop Michael Curry said in a press release announcing the study. “This is a wake-up call for us, and based on what we have learned, we are refocusing our efforts on being a church that looks and acts like Jesus and models its behavior on his teachings. In this process, we hope to ignite a revival of love that encourages all Americans to do a better job of loving their neighbors.”
Click here to continue reading this article.
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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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