Called to Worship. Sent to Witness. Led to Welcome. | | Fr. Gary crossing the two-mile stretch of sand and mudflats known as the the Pilgrim's Way as he concluded his 65-mile pilgrimage along St. Cuthbert's Way to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne in late June. | | |
Thank you for the many opportunities for rest, reflection, rejuvenation, and fun that were the four months of my recent sabbatical. I have been back from sabbatical for just over two weeks now, and I am grateful to be reorienting my life to the regular rhythms of parish ministry – specifically, parish ministry as uniquely embodied at Saint Andrew’s.
As I returned from this time away, I am very aware of the many blessings that we share at Saint Andrew’s. We have, for many years, been blessed with extraordinary servant leaders on our vestry, our altar guild, lay ministers, choir, garden crew, nursery, children and youth ministry, mission and outreach, pastoral care, hospitality, and numerous other ministries. There is not enough room in this newsletter to thank all of the people who continuously make sure that the ministry of Saint Andrew’s continues unabated.
But I do want to name just few people whose service during my sabbatical is worthy of special recognition (though there are many more): our Associate Rector, Mtr. Molly McGee Short; our Senior Warden, Leigh Randall; our Treasurer, Jamie Hinds; our Interim Organist-Choirmaster, Leslie Boyette; and our Director of Communications, Frances Twomey. Each of these individuals played a critical role in supporting and furthering the mission and ministry of Saint Andrew’s during my time away. We are all blessed by their gifts and their faithfulness. I hope that you will join me in letting them know how much we recognize and are grateful for their leadership.
In the weeks ahead, I look forward to sharing with you more about the experiences and insight that I bring back from my four-month sabbatical. But, for now, I just wanted you all to know that my cup overflows with gratitude.
Grace & Peace,
Fr. Gary+
P.S. Speaking of an abundance of gratitude, we are very excited to be able to announce the hire of a new Parish Administrator, Kevin Mertens, who started this past Monday! More details can be found in the Announcement section below.
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Sunday, September 27 - The Eighteenth 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, September 29
4:00 PM Clergy-Led Bible Study
Wednesday, September 30 - The Feast of Saint Michael & All Angels (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, Carl, Charlie, Chuck, Cleve, Don, Doug, Drew, Elizabeth Gayle, Hank, Holly, Jackie, Jan, 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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9/3 Laura Rhodes
9/6 Sheri Blackshire
9/7 West Brunson
9/7 Annette Geraghty
9/7 Alec Honohan
9/8 Emily Zaino
9/8 Quentin Wooten
9/10 Robert Boggs
9/11 Isaac Cooke
9/13 Kevin Landmesser
9/15 Jodi Coburn
9/15 Daniel Hunt
9/15 Rusty Infinger
9/15 Linda Considine
9/16 Räkan Smith
9/18 Lollie Harper
9/19 Charles Shields
9/20 Weylin Brown
9/20 June Santilli
9/20 Jenna Henderson
9/21 Eliza Eichelberger
9/22 Merrie Clark
9/22 Willam Jornov
9/23 Stephen Bolle
9/23 Paul Brunson
9/23 Sebastian Herr
9/23 Macie Carlson
9/24 Andrew Ross
9/24 Porter Whitmire
9/26 Todd Miller
9/27 Judi Gregory
9/27 John Fenn
9/28 Stefan Herr
9/29 Sonya Vehorn
9/30 Lee Gray
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Parish Office Update | Welcoming Our New Parish Administrator, Kevin Mertens, and Returning to Normal Parish Office Hours (Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM to 2 PM)
We are delighted to be able to announce that, this week, Kevin Mertens started as our new Parish Administrator. For the past seven years, Kevin served as Director of Faith in Action at Christ Church, and, earlier this year, Kevin was ordained to the vocational diaconate in the Episcopal Church. Following Kevin's ordination, Bishop Richards assigned Kevin to serve as part-time Deacon at Church of the Redeemer. We are grateful that Kevin has decided to offer his deep gifts and experience in church administration to Saint Andrew’s as our new part-time Parish Administrator. With the hiring of Kevin, we are reestablishing our standard Parish Office Hours of Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM to 2 PM. To contact the office, you will continue to email office@standrewsgreenville.org and call our Parish Office number (864-235-5884).
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Book Club | Sunday, October 4 | 12:30 PM | Home of Anne Marie Currier
Saint Andrew's Book Club will meet at 12:30 PM on October 4 at the home of Anne Marie Currier (22 Arcadia Cir. Greenville, SC). We are reading Never Have I Ever by Joshilyn Jackson. Newcomers are welcome! If you have questions, please contact Kay Friddle at 864-505-2339.
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Saint Francis Blessing of the Animals Service
Sunday, October 4 | 4 PM | Saint Andrew’s Churchyard
On October 4, we will observe the Feast of Saint Andrew's as we gather in the Saint Andrew’s churchyard with Saint Paul UMC to share in the Blessing of the Animals. Bring your animal friends!
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SAVE THE DATE! Rebuild Upstate Work Day | October 31
Our Rebuild Upstate fall build day is on October 31 (spooky!) We will start at 8:30 AM and work until 2:30 PM. If you are considering serving on the Saint Andrews work team, or if you have any questions about the day, please email Ellen Mays. More details coming soon.
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DIOCESAN EVENT FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Pub Theology with Bishop Daniel | October 14 | 6:30-8:30 PM | Community Tap at The Commons
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! We are working on securing child care , so stay tuned. No registration required to attend. E-mail Lauren Wainwright with questions as plans come together.
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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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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Save the Date!
- All Souls Day Requiem Mass | Monday, November 2 | 12 PM
- 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.
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Fall Choir Kickoff | Saturday, September 19
On Saturday, members of our choir gathered to kick off the new season of choir together! If you are interested in joining the choir or learning more about what that entails, reach out to our Interim Organist-Choirmaster, Leslie Boyette.
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Fall Newcomers Gathering | Sunday, September 20
On Sunday, our vestry, staff, and ministry leaders gathered with new visitors and new members for a time of fellowship. Thank you to all who attended. We are excited to have you as a part of the Saint Andrew's community!
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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 | People | As the program year begins, we have been celebrating milestones across the Diocese. | | | Living the Reign | Your Diocesan Newsletter | | | |
Project Host Annual BBQ - This Weekend at Fluor Field! | Project Host, which started as a soup kitchen in the Saint Andrew's Parish Hall, is a Greenville-area nonprofit that his been building community through food since 1981. Their mission is to use food as a tool to nourish the hungry and train the unemployed. Click the link below to learn more about this weekend's BBQ Fundraiser, which Saint Andrew's proudly sponsors! | | | |
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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