RecCalled to Worship. Sent to Witness. Led to Welcome. | | |
Kicking Off the Annual Pledge Campaign
This Sunday
“Send out your light and your truth, that they may lead us,
and bring us to your holy hill and to your dwelling.” - Psalm 43:3
On Sunday, we will be kicking off our Annual Pledge Campaign as we hand out pledge packets to parishioners attending our 8:30 and 10:30 masses. Then, next week, we will mail out packets to everyone else. The campaign will continue for five weeks before wrapping up on Sunday, November 15th, when we celebrate the Feast of Saint Andrew and hold our Annual Parish Meeting with Lunch.
I am grateful to this year's Annual Pledge Campaign Committee—Lee Gray (chair); Rusty Infinger (last year’s chair); Andrew Culbreath; Mike Delello; Kay Friddle; Patty Slay; Gregg Welborn; and Tracey Welborn—for the leadership role that they are taking in this process.
In the weeks ahead, I will be working with the members of the Annual Pledge Campaign Committee and with the wider parish to obtain financial pledges from members and friends of the parish--so that the vestry can then put together a realistic parish budget for 2027--with hopes that we can continue to broaden and expand our ministry in creative and exciting ways.
As you review the Pledge Campaign materials, you may note that we have set our pledge dollar goal at $425,000, which is a significant increase over last year's goal of $370,000 (which we ultimately exceeded). However, we have been blessed with a growing parish -- with broadening participation in our worship and all other aspects of our common life -- and with that growth comes increased financial needs as we have hired additional clergy and staff, seen increasing demands on our buildings and grounds, and sought to respond to escalating needs in the wider world.
If you have the ability, I hope that you will consider joyfully and sacrificially increasing your pledge to support our common work in service to sharing God's love with one another and the wider world through the ministry that we share at Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church.
Thanks, in advance, to each of you for continuing to place both your hopes and your gifts in service to the ongoing work of revealing God’s abundant and abiding love through the worship, witness, and welcome of the people of Saint Andrew’s in the year ahead!
Grace and Peace,
Fr. Gary+
| | Worship & Formation Schedule with Links | | |
Sunday, October 11 - The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
8:30 AM Low Mass, Rite II
9:30 AM Catechesis of the Good Shepherd & Confirmation Class
10:30 AM Sung High Mass, Rite I (livestream available)
Tuesday, October 13
4:00 PM Clergy-Led Bible Study
Wednesday, October 14 - The Feast of Saint Teresa of Avila (observed)
5:30 PM Healing Mass, Rite II
6:30 PM Wednesday Night Supper - Confirmation Class
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| Prayer Requests & Resources | |
The following people have been commended
to the prayers of the parish:
| Bob, Charlie, Chuck, Cleve, Don, Doug, Drew, Elizabeth Gayle, Hank, Holly, Jackie, Jim, Jodi, Joe, John, Joyce, Malachi, Margaret Lee, Margaret, Marvin, Nancy, Patt, Sarah, Shawn, Sylvia, Ted, 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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10/1 Haven Brunson
10/1 Lesley Moore
10/1 Julia Steele
10/3 Harris Banks
10/3 Beth Blessing
10/5 Jennie Batte
10/6 Bill Merkt
10/7 Tim Lewis
10/8 Gail Osteen
10/9 Helen Farmer
10/9 Jackie Roeske
10/10 Will Reid
10/12 Bill McCoy
10/12 Larie Buck
10/12 Caitlin Herrington
10/17 Charlie Duncan
10/17 David Perry
10/18 Wade Cleveland
10/19 Jeff Peer
10/19 Laura Stewart
10/19 Taylor Edmonds
10/20 Aedan Honohan
10/20 Hunter Gower
10/21 Jessica Woods
10/21 Emily Culbreath
10/26 Jerry Batte
10/26 Amanda Abreu
10/27 Erin Culbertson
10/27 Pat Duncan
10/27 Brenda Cale
10/28 Jack Eichelberger
10/30 Ethan Andrighetti
10/30 Ryan Clark
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Annual Pledge Campaign Kick-Off | This Sunday
This Sunday we will kick off our 5-week Annual Pledge Campaign, when we ask members and friends of the parish to prayerfully discern and complete a financial pledge card for 2027. Through our pledges, we are able to express our common commitment to support God’s continuing ministry at Saint Andrew’s—and to help the parish to plan financially for the coming year. Our 2027 campaign will conclude at our Annual Parish Meeting on Sunday, November 15. This year’s Annual Pledge Committee includes: Lee Gray (chair); Rusty Infinger (past chair); Andrew Culbreath; Mike Delello; Kay Friddle; Patty Slay; Gregg Welborn; and Tracey Welborn. We look forward to this opportunity to share our gifts in ministry together
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Second Sunday Harvest | This Sunday | Both Masses
As is our custom, on the Second Sunday of each month, we collect food, personal hygiene products, and financial donations designated for United Ministries.
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October ECW Meeting | This Tuesday, October 13 | 6 PM | Parish Hall
Join us Tuesday, October 13 for our monthly ECW gathering. We will have soup for dinner and hear from a speaker on women’s missions in Greenville. Please bring a favorite soup to share. Contact Marion Reeves with questions.
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DIOCESAN EVENT FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Pub Theology with Bishop Daniel | October 14 | 6:30-8:30 PM | Community Tap (217 Wade Hampton Blvd)
From the Diocese:
This October, Young Adults are invited to Pub Theology in the Upstate! Come have a beverage of your choice and debate theology with your friends and of course, Bishop Daniel! If you need childcare, please register here. No registration is required to attend. E-mail Lauren Wainwright with questions.
Ethan Cashwell will be attending, and we hope that more from the Saint Andrew's community will be able to attend as well!
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Monthly Mass at Woodlands | Thursday, October 15 | 1 PM | Community Village Room
The third Thursday of each month, our priests preside over a monthly service of Holy Eucharist at the Woodlands Retirement Community at Furman. If you are interested in assisting with the mass, please let one of our priests know.
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Garden Crew | Saturday, October 17 | 9 - 11 AM | Parish Grounds
Join our Garden Crew this Saturday for our monthly Garden Crew gathering. Contact Annette Geraghty with questions.
Additionally, we will be looking for new Garden Crew leads starting in 2027. If you would like to learn more about all this entails, please contact Annette Geraghty or Michael Whittington. More details will also be available in the coming weeks.
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October Youth Group Gathering | October 25 | 5 - 7 PM | Parish Hall
Here at Saint Andrew’s, we share in the unique splendor of Anglo-Catholic worship. But have you ever wondered why we use incense in worship? Or considered the meaning of the white robes and colorful vestments in worship? On October 25, you are invited to join our monthly youth gathering as we explore together the history and spirituality of key parts of our worship, from prayers addressing Saint Mary, to making the sign of the cross before receiving communion. After eating dinner in the parish house, we will gather in the sanctuary to explore these practices of our community. Email formation@standrewsgreenville.org to RSVP.
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Rebuild Upstate Fall Build Day | October 31 | 9AM -3:30PM
Register now to join the Saint Andrew's team for our fall build day! Please use the sign up link below to ensure that we have safety waivers and emergency contact information for each volunteer.
Specific project details will be announced later, but we expect to be completing a ramp and our location may be in Greer.
On the day of our project, wear comfortable clothes, sturdy shoes, and bring a water bottle. All safety gear, tools, water, snacks, and lunch will be provided.
Rebuild provides these additional resources for volunteers:
If you have more questions, please contact Ellen Mays.
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Bishop’s Visitation on All Saints Sunday, November 1 | Opportunity for Baptism, Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation
The Rt. Rev. Daniel Richards’ next visit will provide an opportunity for those desiring baptism, confirmation, reception, or reaffirmation. If you are interested in learning more about these possibilities, please speak with Fr. Gary or Mtr. Molly. If you are specifically interested in confirmation, please plan to attend our Fall Confirmation Class (see earlier announcement).
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All Souls Day Requiem Mass | Monday, November 2 | 12 PM
We will celebrate the Feast of All Souls with Remembrance of the Faithful Departed. Please add the names of those who have died that you wish to remember. You may submit names by writing them in The Book of Remembrance that will be in the narthex in the coming weeks, or by submitting them online.
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Nominations for Vestry & Diocesan Delegate
As we prepare for our Parish Annual Meeting on Sunday, November 15, please prayerfully consider who might offer leadership in the following positions:
- 3 Vestry positions for full 3 year terms;
- 1 Diocesan Convention Delegate for 4 year term;
Our outgoing vestry members, Leigh Randall, Annette Geraghty, and Linda Fitzsimmons, constitute the Nominating Committee – so please advise them of any suggestions.
Qualifications for Vestry: Under our parish by-laws, to be considered for the Vestry, an individual must be a confirmed adult member of the congregation and make a financial pledge for the next calendar year. Also, an outgoing vestry member who has served a full term is not eligible for one year following the completion of that term, and only one member of a household may serve at any given time. Under diocesan guidelines, members of the Vestry are also required to maintain up-to-date Safe Church training and submit to a diocesan background check.
Qualifications for Convention Delegate: Under our parish by-laws, to be considered for Diocesan Convention Delegate, an individual must be a confirmed adult member of the congregation. In addition, an outgoing delegate who has served a full term is not eligible to serve as delegate for one year following the completion of that term.
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Save the Date!
- Feast of Saint Andrew & Annual Parish Meeting | Sunday, November 15
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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.
| | Two Saint Andrew's Parishioners Recently Inducted into the Order of the Gown at Sewanee | | Left-to-right: Delaney Townsend, Fr. Gary, & Virginia Eichelberger | | The Order of Gown, an honorary society at the University of the South at Sewanee, was established in 1873 and recognizes students for academic distinction. Two Saint Andrew's parishioners, Virginia Eichelberger and Delaney Townsend, who are in their sophomore years at Sewanee, were both inducted into the Order of the Gown a couple of weeks ago in a service at Sewanee's Chapel of the Apostles. Fr. Gary, who was admitted to the Order of the Gown as a seminary student at Sewanee, was delighted to be able to attend the ceremony and to have the honor of "gowning" his daughter, Virginia. | | |
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 | People | As the program year begins, we have been celebrating milestones across the Diocese ... | | | Living the Reign | Your Diocesan Newsletter | | | Upcoming EDUSC Youth and Young Adult Events | | | |
October is here, and after an incredible BBQ weekend, we are feeling especially grateful for our Project Host community. This year's BBQ Festival & Cook-Off was our best one yet, and that is entirely because of the people who showed up and showed out for us. | | | | From Weylin Brown, Prisma Health Center for Success in Aging...
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LGBTQIA+ Dementia Caregiver Support Group | Prisma Health, The Center for Success in Aging
Parishioner Weylin Brown is the Chair of Prisma Health Advocates in Action. He said this group drives to change and uplift diverse communities. Their mission focuses on supporting the improvement of health outcomes through collaborative efforts, vibrant knowledge sharing, and innovative strategies. Together, they seek to address health disparities and social drivers of health, advocate for equitable access to care, and cultivate a thriving culture of belonging that supports the health of all the populations they serve.
See the flyer below for information about a new support group being offered for caregivers.
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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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