The Weekly Net
April 8, 2022
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From our Rector
Dear Friends in Christ,
Welcome back from Spring Break! I may be making a controversial statement, however, I am grateful that Spring Break did not fall during Holy Week this year. Of course, I understand the necessity of providing these holy days off for students and teachers and I also ask us all to support the incorporation of other faith traditions’ holy days into the larger calendar. While I now see the importance, there was something different about going to church for Spring Break instead of the beach.
We have an opportunity this year to incorporate this Holy Week into our daily lives. In the midst of a “regular” week, how might we separate this out and walk with Christ, remembering this sacred time? It is easy to go from waving palms to Eastertide. This year, how might we take a minute to explore the Eucharistic celebration and washing of feet on Maundy Thursday? How might we take the time away to observe Good Friday? The Great Vigil, an ancient service, provides a time to contemplate the moment of Resurrection in this baptismal liturgy.
I look forward to seeing you this Palm Sunday and through Holy Week. May this week be a blessing in your life, the life of our church, and in the larger universal church.
Faithfully yours,
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The Rev. William L. Packard
(571) 449-7438
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Worship Services
As of March 26/27, masks are optional inside the building. We do ask that if you are feeling ill please stay home and follow along with our online services, which can be found at the links below.
Saturday, April 9th *Our Saturday services are no longer streamed online*
@ 6:00 p.m. – Taizé (this is correct, this time)
Sunday, April 10th
@ 9:00 a.m. – Bible Study (mtg: 2558 737 9909 | pwd: J3DmHkkUG39)
Note: When joining any of our Zoom meetings, please make sure your name is displayed.
2nd Note: If any of the service links above don't work, check our website for updated links.
Note the 3rd: All of our online services are also available on our Facebook page.
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Palm Sunday Visitor
After 2 years of cancellations due to a pandemic and weather, we are finally able to invite our friends from Bar C Ranch back to celebrate Palm Sunday with us. Stop by the front parking lot around 9:30 a.m. for a Meet & Greet with Daisy (or Dandelion, or Daffodil) the Donkey! Once we have all gathered, we will start the service outside at 10:00 a.m. and process into the Nave together.
The weather forecast looks sunny but cold, so dress appropriately.
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Easter Flowers
The Easter Flower envelopes are now available on the bulletin board next to the Church Office. Please fill out your envelope and return it, with your donation ($25 requested), to Emily’s desk (w/ the ducks) in the office by Sunday, April 10th. Flowers will be available for pick up after the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, April 24th.
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A Time Apart - Wednesday Evening Services
Join the Rev. Colleen at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays this Lent for A Time Apart. This will be a 45-minute respite from the stresses and burdens of life today. We will spend some time reflecting on poetry, lifting up our worries, stresses, and burdens to God, and finding solace in the face of Christ in others. This is a hybrid worship opportunity. Come as you are when you are able.
We are meeting one more time on Wednesday, April 13th via Zoom.
Wednesdays @ 7:30 p.m.
Meeting ID: 836 4656 0392
Passcode: Respite
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Easter Egg Hunt
The Easter Egg Hunt is back! This year we will be hunting for eggs on Easter morning at 10:30 a.m. behind the church. We will split up the kids into 3 groups: 5 yrs old and below on the playground, 6-8 yrs old in the outdoor classroom, and 9-11 years old near the fire pit near the back parking lot.
Kids 12 and older are invited to help us hide the eggs that morning (possibly the afternoon before if the weather cooperates. We will confirm that closer to the event).
For this event to work, we need donations of candy (all individually wrapped pieces; no nuts or peanut butter please) and/or stickers/small trinkets that can fit inside plastic eggs. Use the link below to sign up for donations.
Donations are due by Sunday, April 10th. The collection box is available right outside the church office. If you would like to help stuff eggs during Holy Week, please sign up at the link below.
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Childcare Volunteer Sign-up
Nursery volunteers are needed for the Easter services.
Sign-up now to help in our Pre-K and Nursery classes held during the Sunday, 10:00 a.m. services. To be a volunteer you must be at least 14 years old and fully vaccinated.
Our childcare depends on help from parents, teens, and other volunteers. While we have paid staff who run the classes, in order to follow Safe Church guidelines, there must be 2 adults (or adult and teen) in each classroom. And remember, students can earn service hours by helping out (at least 1.5 hours a week)!
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FoMA Concert: Beau Soir
Join us on Sunday, April 24th at 4:00 p.m. for a performance by Beau Soir. Known for their exciting performance style and diverse programming, this DC-based trio of flute, harp, and viola continues to attract a strong fan base through its acclaimed performances and unique audience interaction. Beau Soir is dedicated to the performance of standard and contemporary repertoire spanning a variety of musical genres. Beau Soir Ensemble’s goal is to make classical music accessible, interesting and enjoyable, inspiring a new generation of music lovers. Free admission. Masks required.
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Tour of the Washington Temple
Our friends from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints plan to guide those interested on a tour of the Washington Temple on May 18th arriving at the Temple at 7:00 p.m. This is the first time it has been open to the public in 50 years. Space and parking are limited, so please contact Steve Koss soon if you are interested.
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Coffee Hosts
Coffee Hour has returned! Please join us after services on Sunday for some refreshment and fellowship. The continuation of this fellowship ministry relies on the support of volunteers. If you would like to have an opportunity to get to know your fellow parishioners better and ensure we are able to provide this ministry, consider signing up to be a coffee host.
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Foyer Groups
The Fellowship committee is excited to start planning for foyer groups to restart. Traditionally we have had small groups meet to have a meal or an activity together. We’ve met in each other’s homes, restaurants, parks, and even theaters. It’s up to the group to decide how often, when, and where to get together.
You can sign-up in the Parish Hall after the Sunday 10:00 a.m. services or by emailing Debbie Williams or Sharon Gould, Coordinators. If you think you’d be interested or would like to hear more please see Debbie or Sharon after church in the Parish Hall.
Please sign up by mid-April. We expect to notify groups in early May. We are excited to bring this fellowship back!
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Youth Work Camp
We’re gearing up for work camp this summer, the week of July 24-30 in Frederick, Maryland! We’re looking for high schoolers (rising 9th grade and above) to join us. Stacey Peters and Carl Jones are the adult leaders again this year. Please reach out to them to find out more about this amazing ministry and outreach opportunity.
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Regathering Update
This week, we will continue at our current level of practices with masks as optional. Please see below the metrics from the CDC.
Fairfax County COVID-19 Community Level: LOW
Weekly Metrics Used to Determine the COVID-19 Community Level
- Case Rate per 100k: 66.4
- New COVID-19 admissions per 100,000 population: 1.2
- % Staffed inpatient beds in use by patients with confirmed COVID-19: 1.1%
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50th Anniversary Year: Golf Tournament
Calling golfers of all ages, genders, and experience levels! Come celebrate St. Andrew’s 50th year with a round of golf with your fellow parishioners at Twin Lakes Golf Course on Friday, May 6th, 2022. We will be playing a best ball format which makes it fun and fair for all levels of players.
Time: Tee times start promptly at 8:30 a.m.
Cost: $80.00 per player Includes: 18 holes, cart, box lunch, and a token for range balls
Signup and payment: Register here (http://tiny.cc/50thGolf) or after services at the signup table in the narthex. Payment can be made by credit card (online) or checks made payable to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. If paying by check please note “golf outing” on the memo line and bring or mail to the church office.
Extra: Mulligans and string for putting will be available for purchase at the golf course. All proceeds will go to Episcopal Relief and Development.
Deadline: April 21st (so we can provide Twin Lakes with a final count).
The more the merrier so please ask a friend to join in the fun. If we get fifty golfers we can have a shotgun start. There will be prizes for longest drive, closest to the pin, and any holes in one as well as bragging rights for the winners of the tournament.
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Online Giving
During these unprecedented times, we are called into community in unprecedented ways. Your financial gifts to St. Andrew’s are of vital importance to support our ongoing ministries and our outreach to the most vulnerable among us. Please continue to offer your faithful gifts by:
- Mailing your check to our church office (6509 Sydenstricker Rd, Burke VA 22015)
- Hand delivering cash or checks to the church mailbox (cash or check should be sealed in an envelope marked with your name)
- Using your bank’s online bill-pay feature
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Using St. Andrew’s online giving feature. You will be asked to provide your email address, an amount, date of gift, whether it is one-time or recurring, and a fund. In the fund box, you can click the arrow at the right-hand side to see the drop-down menu (the current options are Pledge and Plate Offering). The next page will give you the option of paying via your bank or debit/credit card. Please note that St. Andrew’s will pay fees on these transactions and you will be asked if you would like to increase your donation to offset these fees.
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Prayer List
Please keep these members of our community in your prayers:
Pam, Larry Dickerson, Linda & Ed Hunter, John & Janet Carver, Bill Hartig, Nancy Knight, Charles Petty, Gloria Covington, Jack Keyser, Hugh Brian Henderson, Olivia Kertesz, Rachel Gordon, Phil Purdom, Christy Bering, Beth Matovick, Natasha Browning, Joe & Karen Steele, Joani Dasher, Katie Gould, Mary Hartig, Bo Boyd, Felix Benitez, Zach Davis, Arlene, Rachael, & Morgan Sena, Annie Sher, Ed Keyser, Frank Traglia
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