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The Call
The Newsletter
of
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Centered in God, Focused on Others
[email protected]
www.standrewshanover.org
781-826-2062
The Reverend Patricia Handloss, Interim Rector
Linda Gelinas, Sr. Warden
Sean Glennon, Music Director
Joanne Bibeau, Administrative Assistant
Courtney Hill, Sunday School Director
Jesse Avellino, Sexton
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The November 19 "The Call" being resent - some information inadvertently cut from previous mailing. | |
A Letter From The Rector's Desk | |
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Dear Friends,
This weekend our beloved Jesse Avellino goes to the Barbara Harris Camp and Conference Center for his two day meeting with the Commission on Ministry of the Diocese of Massachusetts. It is a time of discernment on the part of the Diocese about who will be asked to enter the postulancy for the long road to ordination to the sacred order of priests. It is an important meeting.
I am asking all of the parish to hold Jesse in prayer from today through Saturday as he goes through the meetings. We love Jesse. Let us pray for Jesse.
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Tonight the first meeting of the living with grief group meets at 6:30 in the Chapel. Bill Louie will be leading the group tonight. We will not meet on Thanksgiving but will regroup the following week.
This Sunday we will remember our upcoming National Holiday of Thanksgiving. We will be singing the Thanksgiving hymns and favorites.
There are not words enough to thank Dianne Nichols and Sarah Kelbaugh for the Holiday Fair. There were so many volunteers. It was almost a parish reunion. And what fun! People just took to their posts and the Fair, seemingly with ease, but really with so much work behind the scenes, was off and running. What a treat to see, and in which to share. Thank you to all the volunteers.
This is a season of Gratitude. Think on that which has graced your life and for which you are grateful. Those are the blessings that nourish your soul.
Blessings and love,
Pattie
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Christmas Fair Update . . .
We are overwhelmed by the success of this year’s Christmas Fair! We grossed over $10,000.
This would not have been possible without the generosity of the parishioners of St. Andrew’s. We are beyond grateful for the dedication of the parishioners who devoted countless hours sorting, merchandising and pricing donations. We wouldn’t have had anything to sell, if you had not brought in donations of collectibles, holiday items, jewelry, accessories, toys, crafts, raffle items, fudge and baked goods.
A special thank you goes out to the sales force during the fair. Everyone was very busy with a steady stream of customers. We have to remember that we were open for business 3 hours on Friday and 4 hours on Saturday. In just seven hours we raised over $10,000.
We had a record number of participants for Pie Night and made 42 delicious pies!
We think of the Christmas Fair as not only a fundraiser, but also a FUN-raiser. If you were able to attend the Christmas Fair, we hope you were able to feel the love and positivity.
Thank you ALL!!!
Dianne Nicol & Sarah Kelbaugh
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CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE December 1, 5:30-8:30
PLEASE GET OUT THOSE RECIPES, MAKE THE COOKIE DOUGH & FREEZE IT, AND THEN THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 1, GET OUT THE COOKIE SHEETS AND BAKE!
Our annual Christmas Cookie Sale is part of the Hanover Four Corners Celebration. We ask that the cookies are placed in zip-lock bags in groups of 2 or 3. The cookies are sold by the pound. We sell out every year, so we need MANY, MANY cookies.
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Thanks to Doreen Dow, Mary Nicol, Pat Montgomery & Dianne Nicol who listened and began to make the cookie dough! They made multiple batches of cookie dough to bake snicker-doodles, chocolate chip cookies, M&M cookies and slice and bake sugar cookies.
WE NEED ALL OF YOU TO DO THE SAME!
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There are still some ornaments on St. Andrew's Giving Tree in the Parish Hall. Please take one, purchase the requested gift, and deliver the unwrapped gift with the tag to the St. Andrew's office (or bring to Sunday services) by Friday, December 15. Note office hours below. | |
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OFFICE HOURS: In NOVEMBER, the office will be OPEN
- every Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.;
- every Thursday noon to 6:00 p.m. (except CLOSED Thanksgiving 11/23); and
- alternating Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. as follows:
o Tuesday, November 7th and 21st and 29th, and
o Friday, November 3rd and 17th
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Church News, Events &
Other Happenings
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Welcome Owen Paul Smith who was baptized Sunday, November 12, 2023 | |
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Friendship Home Luncheon
On Wednesday, November 29th our dear friends from Friendship Home in Norwell would like us to attend a luncheon in their new onsite cafe'. This will include a light lunch prepared by the individuals at FH and a guided tour of the beautiful facility. We will plan on being there at 11:30am. They are located at 458 Main St. in Norwell. Please notify Sherry Long ([email protected]) if you would like to attend – a head count is needed by November 22. If you would like more information on Friendship Home and learn about their amazing mission and various programs check out their website: https://friendshiphome.net
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See new sign up sheet in the narthex for donations of flower arrangements for the altar on Sundays.
You will be responsible for the purchase & delivery of the flowers. The office will coordinate with you and the altar guild.
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HANOVER FOOD PANTRY
St. Andrew’s collects items for the Hanover Food Pantry. Please drop off in the narthex. Our current needs are: mayonnaise, pickles, chicken noodle soup, tuna, canned chicken, beef stew, vegetable oil, applesauce, flour, Italian and ranch dressing, diced tomatoes, canned vegetables (no corn), canned fruit, dishwasher detergent, dish soap, copier paper, #10 envelopes.
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Fairs and Fundraisers at Churches on the South Shore
Several churches have exchanged information, flyers, etc. about upcoming events. We have provided a flyer of St. Andrew's upcoming Holiday Fair. The following are those that have been shared with us (click on ones in italics for more info):
November 18
All Saints Church, Whitman, Harvest Fair
Lakeville United Church of Christ, Lakeville, Christmas Fair
Union Congregational Church, 105 Pleasant St. East Bridgewater - Holiday Craft Fair -Fri Nov 17, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Sat Nov 18, 9 am - 2 pm
November 22
First Baptist Church, Scituate: Holly Days Fair, 10-3
November 25
Trinity Church Rockland, Live Nativity at the Rockland Holiday Stroll
December 1 - Hanover 4 Corners; Cookie Sale at St. Andrew's
December 2
First Congregational. Marshfield
Silver Bells Fair, First Parish Church 222 Main Street Kingston, MA
North Community Church, Old Main St., Marshfield Hills
Trinity Church – 3 Goddard Ave, Rockland, MA
First Unitarian, Duxbury
Weymouth High School
Second Church of Plymouth
December 16
Christmas Bake Sale, First Baptist Church, Hanson
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Hybrid Worship Service
Sundays 9:30 A.M.
Please note the following updated worship guidelines:
- Hand sanitizer is available at the entrance to the church, and for use before and after Holy Communion.
For those participating in the service from home, please join us on our Facebook link:
www.facebook.com/standrewshanover
We want to thank you for your patience during this time. As always, the safety and health of our members is paramount.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to speak with a member of the Vestry.
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PRAYER LIST 2023
Kristen & Marc - Edgar, Gary, Glenn, and Gayle & Darrell and Kassandra & Korey - Scott E - Don S - Steve K - Nancy – Heather - Teddy-Jackie H.-Michael Curry-John and Janet-Dwayne- Tracy Sprows-Sally W.- Cathey Gately- Barbra W.- Betsy S.- -Barbara K.-JoAnn K.-Pam W.-Charlotte C.-Paul M.-Karen C.- Carolyn R.- Ashley E.-Sue G.-Meredith C.-Seth H.-Joann K.- Gerry M.-Paul Sheehan-Bonnie T.- Jerry-Bob S.-Nancy Huntley-Sally D.- Janice- Lisa- Alex-Bruce- Muriel- Paul R. - Susan J.- Diane G.-Beth -Marilyn - Sara, Matthew & Trang – Edgar, Gary, Glenn, and Gayle & Darrell and Kassandra & Korey - Scott E - Don S - Steve K
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