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Called to Worship. Sent to Witness. Led to Welcome.
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Bernard of Clairvaux
This Wednesday at our Healing mass we celebrated the life and legacy of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, a Cistercian monastic from twelfth century France. Bernard’s life and legacy are astounding– in addition to his brilliant preaching and widely popular devotional works, Bernard’s ministry led to the founding of sixty new abbeys.
Yet Bernard’s journey to realizing this call was not an easy one; he received significant pushback from his family while pursuing his call. But even as his parents were hesitant to accept it, Bernard’s witness to the good news of Jesus was so compelling that upon first joining the monastery in Citeaux he brought along four of his biological brothers and about twenty-six friends. The Holy Spirit’s presence in Bernard was undeniable to those who knew him, to those who heard him preach, and to those who read his letters.
On August 20, 1153, Bernard died. And it is in the wake of such a loss that one wonders how communities go on without such a leader. Bernard modeled faithful discipleship and rigorous discipline, perhaps even to a fault; he was known to often neglect sleep and his own needs for the sake of writing letters and sermons to inspire, encourage, and challenge. This week my mind has often wandered to the many monastics who followed Bernard to the Abbey, and especially those who continued to pray and work (ora et labora, motto of the Benedictine Order) after Bernard died.
When a beloved sister or brother in the faith goes on to glory, our heartbreak is often accompanied by listlessness and despair. Having known another who had worked so tirelessly for Jesus’ sake, we wonder if our own courage and strength will be enough to carry on. But this is where our trust in the Holy Spirit and the communion of saints is most needed. Saints like Bernard are faithful ones who have broken open our expectations and have expanded our imaginations for what is possible. These lights of Christ are gifted to us in every generation, and upon their passing, our task is to once again offer ourselves as a living sacrifice to God (Romans 12:1). This week, I invite you to renew this prayer. Ask God what he would have you do to continue the good work of the saints like Bernard in our time and in our community. For perhaps you are the one we have been waiting for, to help all of us imagine anew how we might take up the cross and follow Jesus.
Pax et bonum,
Mother Molly+
| | Worship & Formation Schedule with Links | | |
Sunday, August 23 - The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
8:30 AM Low Mass, Rite II
10:30 AM Sung High Mass, Rite I (livestream available)
Wednesday, August 26 - The Feast of Augustine of Hippo
5:30 PM Healing Mass, Rite II, followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
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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, Donna, Doug, George, Holly, Jim, Jodi, Joe, John, Joyce, Lydee, Margaret Lee, Margaret, Marvin, Mary, Nancy, Patt, Riley, Sarah, Shawn, Sylvia, Ted, Terry, Theresa, 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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8/2 Lenderman Rhodes
8/4 Nancy Barutio
8/4 Andrew Honohan
8/4 Anne Kaiser
8/7 Leigh Randall
8/7 Hampton Shields
8/13 Ava Honohan
8/15 John Bennett
8/16 Mary Patterson Fenn
8/18 Jimmy Worley
8/20 Virginia Eichelberger
8/21 J.J. Andrighetti
8/21 Theo Woodard
8/22 Chuck Evans
8/22 Meg Woodard
8/24 Gwynne Armstrong
8/24 Asher Boswell
8/24 Kevin Moore
8/25 Russell Conner
8/26 Frances Twomey
8/28 Millicent Apperson
8/28 Jane Babb
8/30 Angie Honohan
8/31 Cheryl Fairley
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Parish Office Update
Due to recent staff changes, the Parish Office will be open weekly from 9 AM - 12 Noon, Tuesdays through Thursdays, until further notice.
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Save the Date! Back to School Youth Bowling Party| This Sunday, August 23 5-7 PM PM | Spare Time Greenville
For this year’s Back to School Party, our 6th–12th grade students and friends are invited to gather at Spare Time Greenville(822 Congaree Rd). Join us this Sunday evening as we kick off another year of monthly gatherings for Saint Andrew’s youth!
Email formation@standrewsgreenville.org to RSVP.
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Save the Date! Confirmation Class| Wednesdays, September 16 - October 21| Parish Hall
Interested in learning more about our the bible, church history, and teachings of the church? Join us for Confirmation classes beginning Wednesday September 16, 2026. Confirmation is a sacramental rite in the Episcopal Church, in which an individual "express(es) a mature commitment to Christ, and receive(s) strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop" (Book of Common Prayer, p. 860). Confirmation is a wonderful opportunity to reaffirm the faith professed in baptism, and to develop friendships with fellow companions in the journey of faith. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mother Molly+.
| | Clergy Led Bible Study | Tuesday, August 25 | 4 PM | Parish Hall
Clergy-Led Bible Study will resume this Tuesday, August 25 and continues weekly. All are welcome to join us as we continue in our study of the Gospel of Matthew. Signup to receive Bible Study emails!
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ECW (Episcopal Church Women) September Gathering | Tuesday, September 8 | 6 PM | Parish Hall
ECW will be having their fall kickoff meeting on Tuesday, September 8, starting at 6 PM. It will be a casual evening with an icebreaker activity, dinner, and a discussion of goals and hopes for the year!
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Choir Rehearsal Update
Now through Labor Day, Sunday morning choir rehearsals will take place at 9:30 AM in the Parish Hall with the piano. Starting September 13, we will begin rehearsal at 9:00 AM in the Parish Hall before moving to the sanctuary at 9:30 AM for the remaining time. Please make a note of this change. Additionally, we plan to resume weekly mid-week rehearsals on Thursday, September 10 at 7:00 PM in the Parish Hall. If you have any questions, please email Leslie.
| Day of Discernment Set for September 12 | Registration Open | Is God calling you to ministry? Take an enriching journey into the day-to-day experience for people being called by God into either ordained ministry or lay ministry. The Day of Discernment is the first step along a years-long path toward ministry. This discovery day is an opportunity to ask questions and gather information in a no-pressure environment. | | | | |
2026-2027 Children and Youth Forms
Updated children and youth forms for the 2026-2027 school year are available. Any child or youth who plans to participate in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd or any children or youth activities this fall will need an updated form. Physical copies are also available outside the Atrium.
| | | Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for 3-to-9-Year- Olds | Starting Back on Sunday, September 13 | 9:30 AM | The Atrium (upstairs in the Parish Hall)
We are delighted to be embarking on our second full academic year of offering Catechesis of the Good Shepherd to some of our youngest parishioners. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is an approach to Christian formation that builds upon Montessori methods of learning — starting with a fundamental awareness that a deep bond between God and each child already exists. This relationship produces a desire to draw ever closer to God. Within Catechesis, we seek to nourish and encourage this desire for deeper relationship—drawing forth joy and wonder in the child (and in the adults who get to be a part of this good work!). If you have any questions, feel free to speak with Laura Rhodes or Cheryl Banks, who serve as our lead catechists.
| | September Youth Gathering | September 13 | 4 PM | Episcopal Church of the Advent | | |
Save the Date!
- Fall Newcomer's Gather | September 20
- Annual Pledge Campaign Kick-off | October 4
- Bishop's Visitation | November 1
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A Note on Parish Name Tags
If do not have a name tag, have misplaced yours, or need something changed, or if you requested a name tag previously but have not seen it on the board, please let email Frances Twomey, our Director of Communications.
Thank you for helping us build a more connected and hospitable parish!
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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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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 | Discernment | Webster's defines discernment as "the ability to perceive or understand something subtle or difficult." In the Church, we usually mean vocational discernment: discovering where God is calling you to serve in the Body of Christ. , the Latin root of vocation, simply means "call." Where are you being called to serve in the Church? | | | Living the Reign | Your Diocesan Newsletter | on mobile, please rotate your phone to a landscape orientation for best display experience. | | | From Episcopal Relief and Development... | Donate to International Disaster Fund for Venezuela | Give urgent support to families and communities impacted by disasters like the Venezuelan earthquakes by supporting Episcopal Relief & Development's International Disaster Fund. | | | Get Strategies and Workshop Ideas at The Learning Lab | Second Session, August 29! | 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. | | | |
CC Pearce Culinary School class! We are excited to welcome our newest group of students as they begin their six-week journey of building culinary skills, gaining confidence, and preparing for new opportunities. We can't wait to see all that this class accomplishes. | | | |
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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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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