St. Andrew’s On-the-Sound Episcopal Church December 2018 Soundings
The Rectors Reckonings
MERRY CHRISTMAS… Oops, we’re not supposed to say that yet. It’s not that there’s a war on Christmas, but we, in the church, are engaged in a struggle to keep Christmas for Christmas. Somewhere along the line we’ve lost a sense of times and seasons. There used to be a time when we would look forward to the arrival of summer and the first ripe tomatoes. Now we can find tomatoes, or dim imitations of them, in the grocery year-round. In fact, the pale imitations of tomatoes we find in the grocery in January are the sort which are sold in July. In losing the wait for the first tomato of Summer, we’ve lost the experience of tomatoes in general. So it is with Christmas. Catalogs, carols and decorations begin to appear before Halloween and become so dominant that by the time the Holy Day arrives we’re ready to scream if we hear “Pa-rum-pa-pum-pum” one more time. By Christmas Day we’re ready for it all to be over. This is the heart of the church’s struggle. Christmas, though it is the shortest of our seasons, begins with Christmas Day and extends (it should be no surprise) for twelve days. As with the arrival of any baby, it should be a time of celebration and wonder. There are also stories to remember, from shepherds to wise men; stories which reveal to us the surprising and unexpected love of God. This is and will remain a struggle for us all, if it’s not lost in the Christmas rush. Try to hold a little place in your heart, a space in which to remember that what is coming is not something which ends in four weeks, but the coming of a joy which extends forever. Here’s a prayer for the current season, shared with us by Beth High: In this Advent of expectation In this Advent of expectation draw us together in unity, draw us together in mission, that our praise and worship that the hope within might echo in these walls might be the song we sing and also through our lives. and the melody of our lives.
In this Advent of expectation draw us together in service, that the path we follow might lead us from a stable to a glimpse of eternity. Amen.
Mid-Week and Sunday Services
Monday (7:00am) MEN’S SPIRITUAL FORMATION
Monday-Thursday (8:30am) MORNING PRAYER is brief service with readings and prayers following a form that has been used daily in the Church for the last 1,500 years.
Tuesday (10:45am) HEALING SERVICE WITH HOLY EUCHARIST is a quiet service of Holy Eucharist where there is opportunity for special prayers for healing for ourselves and others.
Wednesday (7:30am) MEDITATION IN THE MORNING Take a break from the busyness of the world and quiet your mind through meditation (30 minutes).
Thursday (7:00pm) - Parish Hall CONTEMPLATIVE PRACTICES Gentle instructed yoga and meditation, free of charge, helps to quiet the soul
Saturday (5:30pm) - Parish Hall A CELTIC EUCHARIST We worship God together with songs and readings rooted in the spirituality of Celtic Christianity. We have adapted resources from The Iona Community, an Ecumenical Christian Community living and worshipping together in Scotland. Though the pattern and structure of our evening service is quite similar to a traditional Episcopal liturgy, the Celtic heritage of The Iona Community shines through with an emphasis on simple yet beautiful language, time for silent reflection, and an open conversation on the Scripture as opposed to a traditional sermon. SUNDAY SERVICES 7:45am: - Holy Eucharist and Sermon 9:00am: - Holy Eucharist and Sermon 11:15am: - Holy Eucharist and Sermon Nursery: 8:30am - 12:30pm: Infants and children up to 4 years old.
Candle Dedications
The Sanctuary Candles are given to the glory of God and in memory of my family that is no longer with me, J.T. and my mom, Doris Ayers, by Doane Bridges. The Altar Candles are given in memory of Linda Foley, by Fran and Paul Shore. ______
Candle Sign-up Sheets for 2019 are on “The Table” This is a very nice way to dedicate your candle to a loved one or in memory of someone. A donation of $25.00 will be billed to you at a later date. A sign-up sheet is available on “The Table” during November and December. To learn more about this vital ministry, please call Donna Hancock at 910-256-8754.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Annual Meeting of St. Andrews's On-the-Sound Episcopal Church will be held Sunday, December 9th at 10:00 AM in the church.
If you are interested in Membership and/or Baptism. Please call the Church Office at 910-256-3034 to schedule an appointment.
Episcopal Youth Community
On November 2-4, two of our high school youths- Mairead Benson and Abby Dell and myself-Stephanie Rieman along with other high school youths and adults from our diocese were in Fayetteville, NC for The Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina’s first Sr. High Fall Break partnering with the United Methodist Disaster Recovery team there. Our theme for the weekend was “Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly: Micah 6:8”. We moved 2.5 tons water, helped load school furniture and supplies for a school who lost everything, learned about Designing Station and all they do for families in need, and helped at a home where it was being gutted from Hurricane Florence. This home and many other homes were impacted by Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Florence which were a 100 weeks a part.
On November 16-18, ten of our middle and high school youth attended Fall Conference at Trinity Center. This year’s theme was “Shine your LIGHT”! Serving on Team this year for this event were Mairead Benson, Abby Dell, Allie Earnhart, and Tracy Hanson (adult team/transporting youth). Our participants who attended this event were Olivia Geisler, Maria Hanna, Kendall Koresko, Mason MacKinnon, Lilly McLamb, Caroline Smith, Peyton Sumrell, and Elizabeth McLamb (adult chaperone/transporting youth). DECEMBER CALENDAR 2nd: EYC Christmas Party (games, present exchange, and fun!) 9th: Outreach Project- Toys for Tots Warehouse (1-4pm) NO EYC until January 6th – Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
If you would like information on joining our EYC or have questions, please contact me at [email protected] or 910-431-7898.
Children’s Ministry
Let us begin our preparation for the coming of the Christ child. Advent is a waiting time. Waiting and watching for the light to increase. Getting ready for Christ’s birth. Take time to reflect on the gift of Jesus. Light your Advent candles, add ornaments to the Jesse Tree, spread God’s light and share His gifts.
Sunday, December 2nd You are INVITED! St. Andrew’s Gingerbread House Decorating Event and visit with St. Nicholas! Families just need to bring a bag of candies to help decorate. One house per family. Contact Jennifer Arcuri at 256-3034 x106 ([email protected]) to reserve your house!
St. Nicholas will also be at the 9am and 11:15am church services. Please come to hear a special message from him!
Saturday, December 8th The Lamb from God Puppet Story by Rev. Kamila Blessing Please join us at 9:30am for a wonderful story time and muffins in the Old Parish Hall.
Children’s Ministry Continues
Sunday, December 9th Sunday School 10am - Advent Lessons
Sunday, December 16th- 10am-10:30am Sunday School 10:30am-11:00am Costuming- come help your child choose his/her costume for the pageant. We will have angels, shepherds, 3 Kings, the gifts and animals! 5:00 pm- St. Andrew’s Christmas Pageant and Parish Christmas Party Please bring a side to share.
Sunday, December 23rd No Sunday school
Monday, December 24th- CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES: 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 and 11:00pm
Nursery available from 2:30- 6:15
Join us in celebrating the birth of Christ!
Sunday, December 30th No Sunday School
St. Andrew’s Preschool News “God our Father, we thank you for our many blessings. Amen” (one of our preschool prayers)
In the month of November, we ask the children to decorate a turkey feather to be used for our preschool Thanksgiving window in the church benefitting Good Shepherd Center. On that feather we ask them to fill in the following blank, “I am thankful for ______.” Their answers are precious. Our students are thankful for waffles, cake, sparkly things, cars, soap, tigers, and snakes, but they are also thankful for their families, pets, food, and God.
So I thought it was my turn to fill in the blank. I am thankful for…..wonderful teachers, the sweetest students ever and their amazing families, and YOU, this dedicated church community which supports the preschool ministry so wholeheartedly. Our preschool’s blessings are many. THANK YOU!
Tracy Hanson, Director
From the Music Room
WANT TO SPREAD SOME CHRISTMAS MUSIC JOY
AROUND?
HOW YOU CAN JOIN THIS YEARS CHRISTMAS EVE CHOIR!
Would you love to sing Christmas Carols with some friends at church? Want to make this Christmas Eve Worship services something special at St. Andrews on the Sound? If so, why not consider joining this year’s Christmas Eve Choir? No previous experience needed, just a willing heart, a desire to sing, and five Thursday evenings (or as many as you can make) for practice. If interested, please join us for Christmas Eve Choir practice Thursdays at 6 pm in the Choir Room.
Information & to sign up, email Mark Hellmann at [email protected] call (783-498-2553) or speak with him after the 9 or 11:15 services.
From the Music Room
Hi St. Andrew's On-the-Sound Congregation, I'm the newest kid on the block and now serving in the Music Department as organist and directors of the Adult, Children and Bell Choirs. I'm excited about all the musical possibilities here at the church and my first step is trying to meet as many people as I can! So, if I haven't met you yet, I thought I might share a couple of things. Background I grew up in Pittsburgh, PA in a family that loved music. One of my most favorite Christmas gifts I received when I was 4 years old was an upright toy piano. I spent hours in the basement pounding on it, and I think it basically launched my musical journey of lessons throughout my elementary and high school years. Along the way, I became infatuated with pipe organs and got to practice on one of the oldest organ in the city on which folksong writer Stephen Foster regularly played. When I started college, I decided to take organs lesson, and after a few weeks, decided to make it and Church Ministry my major focus. Since then I have served in various churches in Michigan, Ohio and most recently, Minnesota. I was privileged to grow up in a strong Christian home and can’t remember a day that didn’t begin with family devotions around the breakfast table. Although I have been involved in a variety of different types of churches, my faith tradition is Lutheran. I am married to my wife Jeannie and am the father of five adult children who are spread all over the place, from Washington, D.C all the way to Seattle, WA. I recently celebrated the weddings of two of my daughters and the birth of my first grandchild, Theo! It now has been a year since I retired from full-time ministry, moved from the bitter cold of Minnesota to start a new life in Wilmington! Unsure about my next step of ministry, I’ve spent this past year prayerfully discerning what God was calling me to do. Then, Richard, a rector from a local Episcopal church called me to sub on the organ, and here we are! Looking down the road As I stated above, I am excited about the worship and music ministries at St. Andrew’s! There is such a rich foundation upon which to build and I’m thankful to follow such gifted musicians who have served so faithfully in these last years. I sense also there are a considerable number of musically-gifted people who want to share their gifts of singing and playing instruments and bells to enhance our worship life. It will be in the next couple of months where I will try to connect and encourage them to take a chance and join others in “making a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth!” (Psalm98:4)
Upcoming musical opportunities ADULTS Christmas Eve Choir – this is a wonderful “first-step” for those who might want to have a short-term, 5 weeks choir experience. We rehearse at 6:00 p.m. on Thursdays as we learn some beautiful Christmas carols and anthems to be sung at our evening Christmas services. Adult Choir (including high school youth) – this is an opportunity for those who want to commit to a weekly rehearsal (Thursday evenings) to learn anthems, psalms and special liturgical setting to deepen the worship primarily at the 11:15 service. And just as important, the Adult Choir is a place to make connections and build a strong caring network of friends! (We’re also going to explore how we might expand choir opportunities for those who attend the 9:00 service.) Prior choir experience is not necessary! Anyone with a willing heart and a desire to sing can join us! Bell Choir – this is a special opportunity to learn how to play handbells and provide wonderful music experience for worshippers at the 9:00 and 11:15 worship services. We hoping to start the Bell Choir rehearsals after the first of year on Wednesday evenings. Special Music – this is an opportunity to share your musical talent with a solo, duet, or small ensemble. I will be especially on the lookout for those who can’t commit to a regular weekly rehearsal and yet, still want to sing or play in worship. CHILDREN Children’s Choir – right now, we are offering an hour-long Children’s Music Time on Wednesday evenings at 5:00 p.m. It is a time for kids to play games, learn some simple Christmas carols, dance, have snacks and a short devotional. (Parents are encouraged to join in as well!) We’re using these weeks as a time to assess and discern how to build the program in the new year. Will we have one choir to include all ages or will we break it down into a young preschool & kindergarten choir as well as an older elementary one? If so, when would be the best time to rehearse on Wednesday evening? (If you have any thoughts about it, please don’t hesitate to write or call me!) In the meantime, if you have any thoughts or concerns about how we can build the music ministries at St. Andrews, please don’t hesitate to stop me in the hallways of the church or come up to the organ after services or give me a call! And please, pray for all of us as we build and grow our choirs and music ministries! In Him, Mark Hellmann
MARK YOUR CALENDAR... GIFTS FOR LIFE
As we prepare for a season of gift-giving, consider alternative gift giving through Episcopal Relief and Development’s Gifts for Life program, a powerful way to make an impact by helping to fight poverty, hunger and disease worldwide. The person in whose honor you are giving will receive either an e-card or a mailed card with information about your donation and the program. Another fun idea is to have the cards mailed to your address and give them with a small token for your friends and loved ones. Consider gifting: -A goat to a family and goat cheese and crackers to someone who takes special care of your “kids” -A flock of chickens to a community and a wine glass to the “chicks” in your life who listen to you whine and help you do life -A share of a community garden and a rosemary plant to someone who’s helped you to grow this year
Catalogs are available online at episcopalrelief.org/gifts.
During Advent, we anticipate the coming of Christ, anWo event that awakens our deepest desires and longings. The Society of St. John the Evangelist invites us to respond to a daily meditation with images and prayers that speak to our hearts and be part of a global Advent Calendar that brings us together in communion. The result is a crowd-sourced global advent calendar that creates a sense of worldwide communion and wonder. Follow St. Andrew’s on Facebook and be sure to add your own pictures and comments to our posts each day of Advent as we journey towards Christmas together. You can also view contributions and sign up for the SSJE daily email at http://adventword.org/
Fourth Annual Interfaith Prayer Vigil Against Gun Violence Monday, December 10, 2018 from 6:00-6:30pm St. James Episcopal Church Parish Hall
A Service on The Longest Night A service of light in the midst of darkness
Sometimes the holiday season doesn’t feel so jolly and joyful. Maybe the holidays remind us of years gone by. Maybe the year didn’t bring all we hoped it would. We lost dreams, loved ones, jobs or hope. Join us as we gather to acknowledge grief and to encounter Christ’s promised presence. Friday, December 21st, 6:30 pm
OUTREACH
Thanksgiving Window Decorating We would like thank everyone that participated and donated to this years Thanksgiving Window Decorating that went to help the Good Shepherd Ministries. It was a huge success and the windows looked great! - The Altar Guild Salvation Army Christmas Stockings or White Bag (you can decorate) are now available We will again be helping the Salvation Army provide filled Christmas stockings/bags for needy local youth. We received 100 stockings marked with age and whether boy or girl, and a list of appropriate gifts to fill the stockings. Stop by the church and pick up and return your filled stockings on or before Sunday, December 16th. For questions, contact Kathy Laing at 910-398-7467. Thank you for your continued support.
The 3rd Wednesday of Each Month Our next opportunity for preparing the evening meal at Good Shepherd Center is Wednesday, 19th. If you would like to participate in preparing the meal, we'll meet at 4:00pm in the GSC kitchen. If you want to help serve, please meet by 5:30pm. As always, we welcome donations of cash money or donations of ingredients to help defray the meal's cost. To learn more about this ministry, please call Ann Cameron Shuman at 910-256-9659.
OUTREACH CONTINUES
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER DRIVE The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) will be collecting toiletries, gloves, scarves and any items you think would be useful during the winter months at the shelter. They have been so appreciative of all you have given in the past. Starting today we will collecting through the 20th. A box is located underneath “The Table” in the church.
Shop at the Bargain Box, Our Episcopal Sponsored Boutique Thrift Shop (4213 Princess Place Drive) The Bargain Box is a resale store established to serve the community by offering low cost quality merchandise, providing jobs and training for area residents, utilizing responsible recycling of used goods and providing financial support to nonprofit community organizations trough direct funding and grants. Visit us at: bargainboxofwilmington.com Think Inside the Box… DONATE - SHOP - SERVE! COUPONS FOR 25% OFF ARE ON “THE TABLE”
DAUGHTERS OF THE KING The order of the Daughters of the King (DOK) prayer request can be put in the box at the back of the church; request slips are provided. You may also contact one of the Daughters or call the Parish office. All prayers request are confidential.
The Order of the Daughters of the King are planning training sessions in January for those interested in becoming a Daughter. This is an Order of prayer, service, and evangelism. Contact Linda Wyatt at 910-612-399 or [email protected] for more information.
Fellowship
KNIT WITS Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. In the first room on the right in the new Parish Hall we have a floor to ceiling cabinet packed with our wool, knitting books, needles, etc. If you haven’t knitted in a few years, or you’d like to learn, we’d be happy to get you started. If you would like to have a prayer shawl to give to a friend or loved one, please contact Alice Schauf at 686-5837 or Billie Royce at 910 -256-8278.
MID-WEEK SOUL NOURISHMENT YOGA/MEDITATION GROUP Take a break from the busy-ness Yoga and noise of the world and refresh your mind every Wednesday morning at 7:30am as we meditate with Richard for 30 minutes. If evenings work better for you, we have a 7pm Thursday Evening in the Parish Hall.
ST. ANDREW’S LIFE SUPPORT GROUP (LSG) This group is intended to be both a support and a study group. It is designed to meet the needs of people who are experiencing a crisis in their life, as well as for those persons who struggle with putting into practice the wisdom of Jesus. The LSG uses both scripture and the spiritual principles underlying The Twelve Steps for Christians as a guide. Sundays at 4:00pm in the new Parish Hall (EYC room), Jesus’ Plan for a New World - The Sermon on the Mount, a book by Richard Rohr. All are invited and welcomed to attend. Questions, call Lee Graham at 910-264-0118.
Flowers On-the-Sound
Christmas Floral Dedications
If you would like to contribute to the Christmas flowers, the minimum offering is $15 per dedication and must be made no later than Sunday, December 16th, in order for your gift to be listed in the Christmas bulletin. Please make checks payable to St. Andrew’s On-the-Sound and write Christmas Flowers in the memo line. Envelopes are available in the pews and in the church office.Thank you for your continued support!
GREENERY/FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
This is a great way to honor and/or remember that special someone or event. The process is easy. Choose your date and sign-up in the notebook on “The Table” in the church; call Barbara in the church office at 910-256-3034 or email [email protected]. Available Dates for Greenery: December 9th, 16th & 23rd (Cost: $48.15 per arrangement) Available dates for Flowers: January 6th, 13th, 20 and 27th (Cost: $69.55 per arrangement)
2019 Flower Calendar Notebook is Now Available on “The Table” Honor and/or remember that special someone or event. The process is easy. Choose your date and sign– up in the notebook on in the church; email [email protected] or call Barbara in the church office at 910-256-3034. It’s that easy, you will be billed at a later date.
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
December 1 Katherine Fowler, Anne Cameron Shuman, December 2 Emily Summerlin, Courtney Heckman, Natasha Nunes December 4 Kathryn Murnock, Joel Bourne December 5 Karen McPadden, December 6 Cooper Bosch, December 7 Kevin Davidson December 8 Betty Earnhart December 9 Leslie Owen, Bob Thomas, Jack Pfisterer, Michael Willard December 10 Shirley Fox December 11 William Donahoe December 12 Dayle Vaughn, Katie Ferree December 13 John Pinter December 14 Danny Wallace, Noah Farrell December 15 Taylor King, Carol Nasca, Allen Patrick, Tracey Thomas, John Quick December 16 Drew King December 17 Hoop Morgan, David Passmore December 18 Anna Hildreth December 19 Margo Colocchio, Anna Dufour December 20 Karl Geisler December 21 Bailey Holman, Chris Pope December 22 James Pruitt, Ann Wood, Lila Wood December 23 Luke Morris, Michael Larson December 24 Bill Heckman December 25 Rebecca Ficklen December 26 Valeria Davidson December 27 June Guggenheimer, Jeanne Murphy, Katherine MacKinnon, Luella Haynes
December 28 David Brown, Anna Eames, Robert Struble December 29 Sara Pierson, Austin Lathrop, Mort Neblett, Sharya Alsberg December 31 Mark Bloomquist, Hannah Holt, Jennifer Phillips DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
December 4 John and Erin Pinter December 5 Jon and Emily Barbour December 12 Jimmy and Robin Miller December 13 Dave and Patti McRae December 19 Paul and Lois Dowty December 20 Steve and Anne Eitelman December 21 Jack and Nancy Manock December 22 Ron and Carol Cohen December 23 Edward and Lee Graham December 27 Josh and Ginny Morris Harold and Kathy Laing December 31 Scott and Katherine Dodd
December 2 December 9 Vestry Persons of the Month: Angelea MacKinnon and Kevin Davidson Lay Readers 7:45 a.m. Sally Vasilevich Scott Dodd Alicia Rudd Sally Vasilevich 9:00 a.m. Stephanie Kraybill Steve Coons Natalie Sherwood Bob Remillard Pat Patrick 11:15 a.m. Bob Royce Laura Rezac Cathy Fisher Bob Royce Ann Lees Mandy Moore Acolytes 9:00 a.m. Abby Dell Jake Morris Sterling Dalgleish Luke Morris Ryleigh Patterson Ryleigh Patterson Liam Ferree Katelyn Apollonio 11:15 a.m. Riley Hubard Mairead Benson Maria Hanna Maria Hanna Trinity Chapman Caroline Smith Andrew Hubard Katelyn Smith Greeter 7:45 a.m. Margaret Larson Donna Grice 9:00 a.m. Pat Patrick Pat Patrick 11:15 a.m. Joan Dolezal Usher 7:45 a.m. Mike Larson Jim Grice 9:00 a.m. Mark Arcuri Danny Philemon Skip Henson Natasha Nunes 11:15 a.m. Tina Poisson Frank Dolezal Jason Chapman Billie Royce
Altar Guild Team 1 - Royce/Reabold Team 2 - Fawks
December 16 December 23 December 30
Mary Thomson Linda Brown Elizabeth Wood Elizabeth Woodside Sid Brooks Scott Dodd Jim Doxey Doug Donald Mary Ann Ryder Frances Goodman Retha Deaton Jim Doxey Mark Zeigler Mary Mobley Baggett Melinda Rider Kellen Hanson Alison Atkins Bob Royce Cameron Rieman Chrissy Farrell Lily Salisbury
Kelley Kinlaw Chapel Barnes Ben Arcuri Stewart Kinlaw Ladd Barnes Abby Arcuri Ryleigh Patterson Katelyn Apollonio Lilly McLamb Mairead Benson Riley Hubard Allie Earnhart Maria Hanna Andrew Hubard Ridge Earnhart Jane Wright Trinity Chapman Eleanor Wright
Ophelia Hart Katherine Dodd Margaret Larson Kathy Laing Karen Bate June Clem Barry Farrell
Ron Foster/David Brown Scott Dodd Mike Larson David Mautz Jerry Kinlaw Joe Clem Elizabeth Mautz Kevin Davidson Bill Heckman Hubert Bordeaux Tom Jenkins Tina Poisson Gail Gilly Bill Sowers, Jr. Billie Royce Team 1 - Royce/ Team 3 - Shore Team 4 - Thomson Reabold
Advent Activities
December 2 - Feast of St. Nicholas at the 9:00 and 11:15am services Gingerbread House Build at 10:00am - Parish Hall EYC Christmas Party at 5:00pm - Parish Hall December 8 - Big Rehearsal at 10:00am (all speaking/acting parts must come- no costumes until the real pageant) December 16 - The last day to turn in poinsettia envelopes Christmas Pageant at 5:00pm Churchwide Christmas Party at 5:30pm Pizza, beverages and sandwich makings will be provided for all to enjoy! Each family/individual is asked to bring an appetizer or cookies to share. December 21 -The Longest Night Service at 6:30pm. The lights and tinsel of the holidays can’t always cut through the dark and gray of the season. Not everyone is up and cheery for the holidays. Dealing with the death of a loved one, facing life after divorce, coping with the loss of a job or relationship or dream, living with cancer or some other dis-ease that puts a question mark over the future, carrying the burden of financial instability and a number of other human situations make the parties and joviality of this time of year painful for many people in our community. If you are looking for a sacred space in which to acknowledge grief and heartache amidst the Christmas hope join us for a service of The Longest Night. December 24 - Christmas Eve Services 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, & 11:00pm
(7:00 and 11:00 are Candlelight Services)
Childcare will be provided starting at 2:45pm to allow parents time to drop off before the 3:00pm service begins. The nursery will remain open through 5:00pm service and will close at 6:30 pm. Please feel free to bring your children into the nursery during the service if necessary. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Christmas Eve Service Schedules 3:00 PM 5:00 PM Lay Chrissy Farrell Bob Remillard Readers Cathy Miller Val Davidson Laura Rezac Mary Ann Ryder Jim Doxey Kellen Hanson Acolytes Jake Morris Mairead Benson Luke Morris Sterling Dalgleish Pittman McEwen Lilly McLamb Liam Ferree Ushers
Greeters
7:00 PM 11:00 PM Lay Cameron Rieman and Alicia Rudd Readers Doug Donald Elizabeth Woodside
Acolytes Riley Hubard Zack Lewis Jane Wright Emma Lewis Eleanor Wright Sean Heckman Andrew Hubard
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Altar Guild - All Teams - White for Christmas Eve
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DOK: Daughters of the King, open to all women ECW: Episcopal Church Women, open to all women EYC: Episcopal Youth Community, grades 6-12 FFFG: 4th Friday Fellowship Gathering, open to everyone MSF: Men’s Spiritual Formation, open to all men CAST: Open to those under 50 years old From the staff of St. Andrew
2 1st Sunday in Advent 3 4 7:45 AM HE at St. Andrew’s 7:00 AM MSF Group 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 9:00 AM HE at St. Andrew’s 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 9:00 AM Preschool 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM Preschool 9:00 AM AAUW Game Day 10:00 AM Gingerbread Build 10:00 AM Preschool Chapel 10:45 AM Healing Service 11:15 AM HE at St. Andrew’s 5:30 PM Parish Life Mtg. 5:30 PM CPR Class 4:00 PM Life Support Group 7:00 PM German Band 5:00 PM EYC Christmas Party
9 2nd Sunday in Advent 10 11 7:45 AM HE at St. Andrew’s 7:00 AM MSF Group 9:00 AM Preschool 9:00 AM HE at St. Andrew’s 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 10:45 AM Healing Service 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM Preschool 10:00 AM Annual Meeting 10:00 AM Preschool Chapel 11:15 AM HE at St. Andrew’s 7:00 PM German Band 12:00 PM Daughters of the King 4:00 PM Life Support Group
16 3rd Sunday in Advent 17 18 7:45 AM HE at St. Andrew’s 7:00 AM MSF Group 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 9:00 AM HE at St. Andrew’s 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 9:00 AM Preschool 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM Preschool 10:45 AM Healing Service 11:15 AM HE at St. Andrew’s 10:00 AM Preschool Chapel 4:00 PM Life Support Group 7:00 PM German Band 5:00 PM Christmas Pageant/Party
23 4th Sunday in Advent 24 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED 25 Christmas Day 30 7:45 AM HE at St. Andrew’s Christmas Eve Services CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED 9:00 AM HE at St. Andrew’s 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 & 11pm Merry Christmas 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:15 AM HE at St. Andrew’s 31 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED 4:00 PM Life Support Group
Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 8:30 AM Men’s AA Group
5:30 PM Celtic Merry Christmas Service in PH From the staff of St. Andrew’s On-the-Sound
5 6 7 8 7:30 AM Meditation Group 8:30 AM Morning Prayer Sabbath day 8:30 AM 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 9:30 AM Al-Anon for the Rector/ Men’s AA 9:30 AM Gospel - St. John 10:30 Al Anon - Step Curate Group 11:00 AM Knit Wits 6 PM Christmas Choir 8:00 PM AA 9:00 AAUW 12:00 PM Women’s AA Mtg. 7 PM Meditation/Yoga 5:30 PM Celtic 6:30 PM Men’s AA Group Service in PH
12 13 14 15 7:30 AM Meditation Group 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 8:30 AM 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 9:30 AM Al-Anon Sabbath day Men’s AA 9:30 AM Gospel - St. John 10:30 Al Anon - Step for the Rector/ Group 11:00 AM Knit Wits 6 PM Christmas Choir Curate 5:30 PM Celtic 12:00 PM Women’s AA Mtg. 7 PM Meditation/Yoga 8:00 PM AA Service in PH 4:00 PM Outreach Mtg. 6:30 PM Men’s AA Group
19 20 21 22 7:30 AM Meditation Group 8:30 AM Morning Prayer Sabbath day 8:30 AM 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 9:30 AM Al-Anon for the Rector/ Men’s AA 11:00 AM Knit Wits 10:30 Al Anon - Step Curate Group 12:00 PM Women’s AA Mtg. 6 PM Christmas Choir 6:30 PM Longest 5:30 PM Celtic 4 PM Good Shepherd Ministry 7 PM Meditation/Yoga Night Service Service in PH 6:30 PM Men’s AA Group 8:00 PM AA
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12noon
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4:30pm