"For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.” Byzantine mosaic, 1261, detail of Christ Pantocrator Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey . Alamy
Weekly Sunday service information and parish news.
Fr. John Henry, Celebrant
Celebrant October 17 and 24

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.
October 11, Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost

Religious Study
Sunday Adult Forum - 9:15 in Pearson Hall with Fr. John
Church School for Children - 9:15 in the church garden

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.
Readings for Sunday, October 10

  • Isaiah 53:4-12
  • Psalm 91:9-16
  • Hebrews 5:1-10
  • Mark 10:35-45

Make Your Offering!
Mail: Send your check to St. Andrew's Treasurer, at 406 Hillsboro Avenue, Edwardsville 62025.
St. Andrew's at Halloween Celebration in City Park on Saturday, October 30!

The Edwardsville Halloween parade returns this year on Sunday, October 31, at 6:30 -- an exciting happening for everyone in our area.

However, City Parks and Recreation folks are also offering lots of fun on Saturday, October 30, starting with a Candy Walk in City Park at 10 a.m. and St. Andrew's will be a participant. Fr. Ben asks parishioners to support this activity with donations of Halloween candy. Please bring your donation to church on Sundays October 17 or 24 and place it in the marked container in the narthex.
The Week of October 17

  • Book Fair at Leclaire Parkfest, Sunday, October 17, 12 to 5 p.m.
  • Evening Prayer, Sunday, 5:30 p.m.
  • Evening Prayer, Wednesday via Facebook Live, 5:30 p.m.
  • Rector's Class with Fr. Ben via Zoom, Wednesday, 6 p.m.
  • Vestry meeting, Thursday, 6:30.

Future Dates
  • Fr. Ben away October 17 and 24. Fr. John Henry will be guest celebrant.
  • First Sunday of Advent, November 28

The Relay for Life book sale will be Sunday, October 17, at Leclaire Parkfest from Noon to 5 p.m.! Volunteers are needed to help load books at the church Sunday morning, set up at the park, and pack up at 5 p.m. Volunteers who can carry and volunteers with large vans or trucks are especially welcome. Please contact Elizabeth Donald at elizabethdonald@yahoo.com to sign up!
Hankinson, Babb Officiate at the Nominating Synod in Springfield Today. Three Finalists Selected!

Clergy and Lay Delegates from the Diocese of Springfield opened the Nominating Synod at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul beginning 12 Noon today to select the final nominees for the 12th Bishop of Springfield.

Fr. Ben, as Standing Committee President, conducted the meeting and Kevin Babb, Diocese Chancellor and Synod Parliamentarian, oversaw the election process. Fredna Scroggins, St. Andrew's Lay Delegate to Synod in addition to Kevin, also served on the Election Committee.

After several hours and multiple voting rounds, three final nominees or candidates were selected:

  • The Very Reverend Brian K. Burgess, Diocese of New Jersey
  • The Reverend Mary AnnHill, Diocese of Oklahoma
  • The Reverend Scott Allen Seefeldt, Diocese of Milwaukee

Candidate resumes are available at this Link. Also, the timeline for the election process is available online at this Link.
Notes

  • Signup links available online:
  • Link for coffee hour signup.
  • Link for altar flowers or candles

  • All Souls Day is observed on November 2. Send names to Fr. Ben at rector@standrews-edwardsville.com for the necrology commemorating the Faithful Departed.

  • Help needy families who regularly rely on the Glen-Ed Pantry to make ends meet by providing supplies for a good Thanksgiving dinner. Donate a Thanksgiving basket for $30. Send your check to this address:
  • Faith Coalition Edwardsville, P.O. Box 84, Edwardsville, IL 62025.

  • Fr. Ben's fall study class began on Wednesday, September 22, and continues on fall Wednesdays at 6 p.m via Zoom. The topic is the Timeline of the Bible. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5094879945
Blessing of the Animals, Sunday, October 10
Lyndia Pezza, Mopsie, and Oreo
Donna Ireland and Cocoa
Theresa Hale and Louie. (Denny nearby.
Margaret - Carl Slaughter & Manny
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