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Friday, April 17
10:30 AM Burial Office, Rite I, for Jim Arnau
Sunday, April 19 - The Third Sunday of Easter
8:30 AM Low Mass, Rite II
9:30 AM Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
10:30 AM Sung High Mass, Rite I (livestream available)
Tuesday, April 21
8:30 AM Morning Prayer, Rite II
4:00 PM Clergy-Led Bible Study
Wednesday, April 22 - Feast of Saint Mark the Evangelist (observed)
5:30 PM Healing Mass, Rite II, followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
Thursday, April 23
8:30 AM Morning Prayer, Rite II
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| Prayer Requests & Resources | |
The following people have been commended
to the prayers of the parish:
| Bambi, Bob, Brian, Charlie, Chuck, Cleve, Don, Holly, Jane, Jay, Jerry, Jim, Jodi, John, Joyce, Karen, Kristen, Lyra, Margaret Lee, Margaret, Marvin, Mary, Nancy, Patricia, Patt, Robin, Shawn, Sylvia, Terry, Theresa, Tom, and Wade | | |
To add someone to the Parish Prayer List, please contact the office.
To add someone to the Daughters of the King prayer list, please e-mail dok@standrewsgreenville.org
There is also wooden box in the Narthex where you can fill out prayer cards.
The Daughters will add your names to their prayers.
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4/1 Susan Buck
4/1 Andrew Raines
4/3 Donna King
4/4 Ginger Blankenship
4/4 Isabella Gosnell
4/4 Bob MacElhiney
4/6 Peter McCauley
4/6 Michael Twomey
4/7 Melody Breen
4/7 Grace Culbreath
4/9 David Blauch
4/9 Roy Jordan
4/12 Tony Knox
4/13 Cynthia Boswell
4/13 Austin Cochrane
4/13 August Whitmire
4/14 Freddie Buck
4/15 Patty Slay
4/17 Brian Connaughton
4/17 Mark Johnson
4/18 Katherine Hall
4/19 Thomas Lever
4/22 Steve Fairley
4/22 Zach Broyles
4/25 Liz Henderson
4/26 Nancy Molleson
4/29 Garrison Clark
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Burial Office for Jim Arnau
Friday, April 17 | 10:30 AM
Saint Andrew's
Please plan to join us tomorrow morning as we say the Burial Office for our beloved parishioner, Jim Arnau, immediately followed by Committal in the Columbarium and a reception in the Parish Hall.
Jim, who celebrated his 93rd birthday this past November, was baptized as an infant at Saint Andrew's in 1933 and was our last surviving member who was baptized by our founding rector, The Reverend Dr. Alexander Mitchell. Over the decades, Jim served Saint Andrew's in many capacities, including several terms as junior warden, and he was ever dedicated to making sure that our buildings and grounds were well-maintained.
Jim was also known for his deep love of Saint Andrew's music -- especially our historic pipe organ -- and, when he wasn't in worship or caring for our grounds, Jim could often be found playing the piano in the Parish Hall (as in the picture featured here).
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Monthly Garden Crew | This Saturday, April 18 | 9 - 11 AM | Parish Garden
The Garden Crew invites parishioners to join them this Satursday, during their monthly garden cleanup, to assist in digging up irises and taking them if they wish to plant them in their own gardens.
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Parish Office Update: Welcoming Our New Parish Administrator, Lauren Bradley, and Updating Parish Office Hours (Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM to 2 PM)
We are delighted to be able to announce that Saint Andrew’s recently filled one of our staff openings! Last week, Lauren Bradley started as our new Parish Administrator. With Lauren’s start, the Parish Office hours are now expanding to include Mondays — so, unless announced otherwise, the Parish Office should now be open Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM to 2 PM.
Our search for an Interim Organist-Choirmaster continues. If you know of anyone who might be interested, the job description can be found here.
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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for 3-to-9-Year- Olds | Continues This Sunday | 9:30 AM | The Atrium (upstairs in the Parish Hall)
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is an approach to Christian formation that builds upon Montessori methods of learning.
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Vestry Meeting | This Sunday | 12:30 PM
Our monthly vestry meeting will take place in the upstairs of the Parish House following Sunday's 10:30 AM Sung High Mass.
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April Youth Group | Hike at Conestee Nature Preserve (840 Mauldin Road, Greenville SC) | This Sunday, April 19 | 5 to 7 PM
This month, our youth and their friends in fifth grade through high school will gather at Conestee Nature Preserve, where we will celebrate the mass over the course of a hike—concluding with a time of food and fellowship. We will meet up at 5 PM at the Pavilion by the Playground at the Main Entrance (at 840 Mauldin Road).
Please RSVP to formation@standrewsgreenville.org.
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Just Faith Study Group | Monday, April 20 | 6-7 PM | Parish Hall
Join us for Session 4 of our Just Faith meetings Monday, April 20 at 6 PM. A light supper will be provided and to honor your time, we will start and end on time. If you are running a few minutes late, please come on in and join us! If you have any questions or ideas for supporting content, please send them to Anne Kaiser.
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Quarterly Planning Lunch Meeting | Wednesday, April 22 | Noon | Parish Hall
Our next quarterly planning meeting with the leaders of all parish ministries will meet in the parish hall Wednesday, April 22, at noon. Please note that this is a week earlier than usual, due to the United for Change luncheon occurring April 29.
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Saint Andrew’s is being honored by Rebuild Upstate as a Nuts & Bolts Volunteer! | Because of You BBQ | April 23 | 6 PM | Bethesda United Methodist Church Gym
Saint Andrew's provided both volunteer labor and funds for our build day on April 11. We will be recognized at the annual volunteer appreciation event called the Because of You BBQ on Thursday, April 23rd. This free event is a "thank you" from Rebuild Upstate for our help!
Event Details:
- Thursday, April 23rd at 6 PM
- Bethesda United Methodist Church gymnasium
- Pulled pork & chicken, sides, and dessert
- Giveaways and Awards
Please contact Ellen Mayes if you have questions.
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Newcomers’ Gathering | Sunday, April 26 | 5-7 PM | At the Rector’s House
All newcomers, both recent visitors and new members, are invited to a casual get together with the vestry, our clergy, and leaders of various church ministries, on the evening of Sunday, April 26, at the Eichelbergers’ house.
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A Note on Parish Name Tags
As our parish family continues to grow, we have a wonderful opportunity to extend hospitality in a simple but meaningful way.
If you requested a name tag in the last few weeks, it should be ready for you on Sunday. If do not have a name tag, have misplaced yours, or need something changed, please let us know so we can provide one for you. Kindly e-mail Frances Twomey, our Director of Communications.
Thank you for helping us build a more connected and hospitable parish!
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Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Marian Tea | Saturday, May 2 | 2:00 PM | Parish Hall
All are welcome to join us for this special event! The Rev’d Canon Lee Ann Tolzmann will be our speaker. The Marian Tea is sponsored by Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church Women. You can signup for an individual ticket, or for a table (seats 6-8). Saint Andrew’s ECW will also host a representative of Greenville’s Gift at the Marian Tea, and all monetary donations at the event will go towards the efforts of this charity. Physical donations in the form of clothing, preferably new newborn to one year sized, blankets, and bibs will be collected to help their goal of supporting the newest members of the Greenville community in need.
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Hands on Greenville Day (HOG Day) | Saturday, May 2
Saint Andrew’s is sponsoring a team to participate in United Way’s HOG Day. We have slots for adults or youth aged 10 & above accompanied by an adult. For more info, contact Rusty Infinger, rusty.infinger@scbar.org.
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Sending Forth Sunday for Saint Andrew’s High School Seniors | Sunday, May 3 | 10:30 AM Mass
Our Parish seniors are preparing to graduate from high school! At our 10:30 AM Mass on May 3, we will recognize our soon-to-be high school graduates and offer sending forth prayers and blessings upon them as they embark on the next steps in their life journeys. If you have a senior graduating, please let know!
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Reminder: Father Gary’s Sabbatical Beginning on May 6th
As Fr. Gary’s approaches the tenth anniversary of his calling to become the Rector of Saint Andrew’s, he will be taking a 4-month sabbatical starting on Wednesday, May 6, and continuing through Labor Day (September 7). During this time, our new Associate Rector, Mother Molly, will be leading the worship life of the parish and handling all pastoral care matters that arise.
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Additional Upcoming Events:
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Feast of Ascension (Eve) | Wednesday, May 13 | 5:30 PM
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End-of-the-School-Year Youth Group Pool Party | Sunday, May 17 | 5-7 PM | The Randalls home
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Day of Pentecost - Baptism Opportunity | May 24
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New Saint Andrew’s Parish Directory Available
The 125th Anniversary Edition of Saint Andrew’s Parish Directory now available. Please let us know if you have not gotten your copy yet! You can pick up one per household from the Parish Office.
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Coffee Hour
Volunteers Needed!
Please consider volunteering to assist with refreshments and set up for our coffee hour fellowship following the 10:30 AM Mass. A sign up sheet can be found on the “Welcome” bulletin board in the Parish Hall or online at the link below.
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Click the photo above to view some photos from Holy Week! |
UPDATED: Parking at Saint Andrew's
For detailed parking instructions, click here.
***PLEASE NOTE - West End Baptist Church, which owns the parking lot around Saint Andrew's, has reduced the parking lot area available on Sundays to the area closer to South Main Street--with the back part of the parking lot (against Rhett Street) no longer available. As a result, please enter the parking lot via South Main Street. The map linked below has been updated to reflect that change.***
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Note: You need a parking decal to park in the designated lots. They can be found on the shelf to the left of the doors as you exit the church.
| Sunday Altar Flower and Presence Candle Dedications | |
On Sundays, we have the opportunity to offer a special dedication of the altar flowers or presence candle in honor, memory, or celebration of loved ones. The cost to the church for altar flowers is now $100 per Sunday, so we are suggesting that donations for dedicating altar flowers be in the range of $50 to $100 to help us cover those costs. The suggested donation for a presence candle dedication is $10.
If you would like to sign up for a Sunday, please see the sign up sheet on the bulletin in the Parish Hall or click on the button below. You may place a check in the offering plate with "Altar Flowers" or "Presence Candle" noted in the memo.
We will continue to only have Altar Flowers if someone has signed up and paid for the arrangements. As a result, we will need to know by the Tuesday prior to the upcoming Sunday if you would like to sign up.
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Invitation to Submit Future Parishioner Postings ...
If you have news of important milestones or work that you would like to share with the parish, please let us know!
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News from the Wider Church
and from Our Ministry Partners
| | Notes Along the Way | An Easter Message from Bishop Richards | | | Living the Reign | Your Diocesan Newsletter | | | Get Strategies and Workshop Ideas at The Learning Lab | First Session, April 25! | You and your ministry team are welcome to join the Diocesan House at The Learning Lab - The Episcopal Operating System! Over the course of the next year, we'll provide experts in each field to discuss topics relevant to the operation of every congregation. | | | |
Naming Your Call | Exploring Options for Lay Ministry - May 2 | | | |
Gardening for Good is sustained year-round through the success of our Plant Sale. With the support of our community and volunteers, the garden provides fresh, nourishing food for our soup kitchen, culinary school, and Cooking for Kids program. Quite simply, all roads lead back to the garden-and we are so thankful to grow alongside each of you. | | | |
Altar Guild Volunteers Needed
The Altar Guild is currently looking for people who may be interested in serving with them. If you are interested, or have questions, please reach out to Lesley Moore or Linda Fitzsimmons.
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Choir | Rehearsal on Sundays at 9:30 AM
We are always seeking additional volunteers for the Saint Andrew’s choir, which currently gathers on Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM (and not on Wednesday evenings) to prepare the music for the 10:30 mass. This more limited time commitment provides an excellent opportunity for prospective new members to “try us out.” If you have questions, contact the Parish Office—or just show up on Sunday morning!
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Volunteers Needed
Feed Thy Neighbor
Founded in 2010, Feed Thy Neighbor is a cooperative effort of the Episcopal community in Greenville. Parish volunteers from Saint Andrew’s, St. Peter’s, St. James, and Christ Church feed the hungry each Saturday from 7:30 to 8:30 AM. We are seeking volunteers to help serve and clean up. Please contact the office if you would like to volunteer: office@standrewsgreenville.org.
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