The Saltire: March 12, 2026

March 12, 2026

Sunday Morning Worship Opportunities

Join us Sundays at 8:00 am and 10:00 am in the Nave!

Click Here for a Rite II Digital Bulletin!

Sunday, March 15th:

The Fourth Sunday in Lent

Vestry Person on Duty: Joyce Cannon

Altar Guild: Team 3 - Janet Permar and Sylvia Bolton

Flower Guild: LENT

8:00 AM Service

Lay Reader - Suzanne Sports

Acolyte - Roy Robison

10:00 AM Service

Greeters - Joyce Cannon and Carolyn Backus

Ushers - Sylvia Bolton and Roland Myers

Children's Church Leaders - Mary Stout Hess and Christina Miller

Lay Reader - Roland Myers

Intercessor - Melanie Dale

Coffee Hour - Jonsie Pollock and Sally Tucker

Offering Counters - Brad Permar and Mary Margaret Bivings

Lay Eucharistic Visitors - Bert Bivings

A gentle reminder to all who serve at St. Andrew's:

If you are unable to serve on your scheduled date,

please find a substitute and notify our Parish Administrator.

LENTEN SCHEDULE 2026

On Sunday mornings during Lent between the two worship services,

Fr. Michael Billingsley and Fr. Gregory H. Gibson, will lead discussions on "Why I am an “Episcopalian”.

During Lent on Wednesdays, there will be reflections & discussions on

The Cross: Preparing, Fasting, Praying and Giving at 12:00pm and in the evening at 6:00pm: alternating with Healing and Holy Eucharist, and Holy Eucharist in the evening.

HOLY WEEK & EASTER SCHEDULE 2026

Updated Vestry Roles and Responsibilities

The Vestry has recently updated how it organizes oversight of our parish ministries, as outlined below.

If you have questions or ideas, or would like to become involved in a ministry, please reach out to the appropriate Vestry member.

Please also remember that the Vestry member responsible for a ministry area must approve any associated reimbursement request.

Senior Warden (Robert): Administration, Endowment Fund, Memorial Fund, Stewardship Committee, Offering Counters

Junior Warden (Linda): Buildings, Grounds

Worship (Jane): Altar Guild, Flower Guild, Greeters, Vergers, Crucifers, Ushers, Music, Eucharistic Ministers, Eucharistic Visitors

Adult Formation (Roland): Adult Sunday School, Adult Bible Study, Small Group, Brotherhood of St. Andrew, Daughters of the King, Episcopal Church Women, Words and Wine Book Group, Outdoor Adventure Group

Child and Youth Formation (vacant): Children and Youth Ministry, Children and Youth Sunday School, Children’s Church, Acolytes, Easter Egg Hunt, Vacation Bible School, Christmas Eve Pageant

Hospitality (Simone): Coffee Hour, Wednesday Night Supper, Office Angels, Newcomers

Pastoral Care (Mary): Meal Ministries, Prayer-Shawl Ministry, Blossom Buddies, Phone Calls, Cards, Memorial Garden (plots)

Outreach (Joyce): Fayette Samaritans, Joshua’s Gift, Summer Lunch Program, Real Life Center, Bloom, Church of the Common Ground, Thanksgiving Baskets, United Thank Offering, Walk To End Alzheimer’s

Communication and Technology (Brad): Website, Social Media, Advertising, Live streaming, Technology, Telecommunications

St. Andrew's New Website and Email Addresses

St. Andrew’s has launched a new website: standrewsptc.org.

We invite you to visit the site for parish news, service information, and upcoming events.

Please also note that parish email addresses now end in @standrewsptc.org.

Kindly update your contact lists so you can continue to reach clergy, staff, and vestry without interruption.

Visit St. Andrew's NEW Website!

Episcopal Church Women -

March 20th Meeting

All women are warmly invited to join St. Andrew's

ECW for lunch and a planning meeting on Friday, March 20th, at Partner's II Pizza Braelinn.

Address: 270 S Peachtree Pkwy, Peachtree City, GA 30269

The gathering will be from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Please sign up on the center table in the Narthex if you plan to attend.

WNS+ 2026 Schedule

St. Andrew's next Wednesday Night Supper+ will occur NEXT Wednesday, March 18th.

The menu includes Shepherd's pie, casserole, salad, fruit, dessert, and drinks.

Blessing Bags will be packed this evening!

Evening Schedule

6:00pm – Holy Eucharist

6:45pm – WNS+ Dinner & Fellowship

Cost

$5 per person / $10 maximum per family

For adult beverages, a contribution is appreciated.

Please RSVP to Lynn Burns or sign up in the Narthex on Sunday.

We hope you will join us!

Mark your calendars and join us for WNS+ evenings of worship, dinner, and fellowship on the following dates:

March 18
April 15 & 29
May 13, 2026

March Outreach: Blessing Bags -Final Call for Donations!

Thank you to all who have contributed so far!

Next Wednesday, March 18th is the last day to bring donations as we gather as a parish family at Wednesday Night Supper to enjoy dinner and pack Blessing Bags for Church of the Common Ground.

We’re doing well on most items, but still need more socks and coffee.

Other items are in good shape.

Items needed:

Socks
Individually wrapped wet wipes
Hand lotion
Lip balm
Mylar blankets
Small flashlights
Tuna salad + crackers packs
Cheese or peanut butter crackers
Raisins or other dried fruit
Small tissue packs
Hand sanitizer
Chewy granola bars

Additional coffee items:

Coffee (ground/regular)
Coffee creamer (dry/powdered)
Granulated sugar

Please place donations in the Outreach Corner in the Narthex.

Questions? Contact Joyce Cannon, Outreach Coordinator.

Words & Wine Book Group

The Words and Wine Book Group meets on the first Monday of each month at 4:00 PM in the Pink Room of our Parish Hall (unless otherwise noted).

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others over literature, thoughtful discussion, and light refreshments.

📚 Upcoming 2026 Book Selections:

April 6 -- The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
May 4 -- Mr. Emerson's Wife by Amy Belding Brown

All are welcome to join us for a lively and engaging time of fellowship!

Easter Egg Hunt - April 5th - Candy Donations Needed!

Candy is being collected for St. Andrew’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, which will take place after the 10:00am service on Easter Sunday, April 5th.

To help make the event special for the children, we are asking for donations of individually wrapped candy.

Candy donations are due by Palm Sunday, March 29th. You may place donations in the church office.

Volunteers will gather to fill the eggs at 10:00am on March 30th in the Narthex.

Suggested candy donations include:

Starburst
Laffy Taffy
Skittles
SweetTarts
Jelly Beans
Blow Pops

Thank you for helping make this a joyful Easter tradition for the children of

St. Andrew’s!

Easter Flowers Dedications

Easter Sunday is April 5th and will be here before we know it!

It's the perfect time to honor your loved ones by contributing towards the Easter flowers St. Andrew's will have displayed.

We are currently accepting donations for these beautiful flowers, and the deadline to submit your dedication is Palm Sunday, March 29th.

Your dedication will read:

“The Easter flowers are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of, in honor of, in thanksgiving for, etc.” followed by your name.

It’s a meaningful way to celebrate the joy of Easter while remembering and honoring those who have touched your life.

Minimum donation: $20

You may give by:

Check (payable to St. Andrew’s; please note Easter Flowers in the memo line)
Cash (please place in an envelope marked with your name and the note: For Easter Flowers)

Cash donations may be placed in the offering plate, dropped directly in the church safe, or left in Alessandra’s office mailbox.

You may email your dedication to Alessandra at officestandrews316.org or write it on the designated paper located on the center table in the Narthex.

Thank you for helping us fill our church with beauty as we celebrate the resurrection and the joy of Easter.

Daughters of the King

The Daughters of the King meet on the second Sunday of each month.

The next scheduled meeting will occur on Sunday, April 12th at 11:30am in the Pink Room.

For more information or if you are interested in joining, please contact Janet Permar.

Brotherhood of St. Andrew

The Brotherhood of St. Andrew gathers on the second Sunday of each month at 11:30am, following the 10:00am service and coffee hour.

The next scheduled meeting will occur on Sunday,

April 12th.

The Vestry

The Vestry meets every second Tuesday of the month.

The next Vestry meeting is scheduled for

Tuesday, April 14th at 7:00pm.

Introducing St. Andrew's

New Small Group

St. Andrew’s is excited to launch a new small group for families with young children, led by Dicy Adams! While designed with families in mind, all are welcome to join.

Details:

Thursdays, 6:00pm - 7:30pm (schedule below)
For Kids: Age-appropriate, church-friendly viewing (like VeggieTales) during adult discussion time
For Adults: Engaging discussion using the Transforming Questions curriculum from Forward Movement

About the Curriculum:

The Transforming Questions small group is an 11-session series following the Church Year from Lent to Pentecost, exploring a central question each meeting:

First Week of Lent (Feb 26): Can We Question Our Faith?
Third Week of Lent (Mar 12): Who Is Jesus?
Fifth Week of Lent (Mar 26): Why Did Jesus Have to Die?
Eastertide (Apr 9): What Do We Have to Do?
Eastertide (Apr 23): How Should I Read the Bible?
Eastertide (May 7): Does God Answer Prayer?
Season of Pentecost (June 4): Why Do Bad Things Happen?
Season of Pentecost (July 30): Where Do We Go When We Die?
Season of Pentecost (Aug 6): Why Do I Need Church?
Season of Pentecost (Aug 13): Where Do We Go from Here?
Season of Pentecost (Aug 27): What Do I Have to Believe to Be an Episcopalian?

Additional Notes:

Two scheduled breaks for Spring Break and Summer Break
If all goes well, we plan to explore a new curriculum and continue growing the small group

This is a wonderful opportunity to dive deeper into faith, connect with others, and explore life’s big questions in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Adult Bible Study -

Why I Am an Episcopalian

Adult Bible Study occurs on Sundays at 9:15am in the Parish Hall.

During the Lenten Season, Fr. Gregory and

Fr. Billingsley will lead discussions on,

"Why I am an Episcopalian."

All are welcome!

Children's Church

We are delighted to share that Children’s Church takes place every Sunday during the 10:00 a.m. service.

All children ages three years old (and potty-trained) through fifth grade are warmly invited to join.

Each Sunday, our two Children’s Church teachers will lead the children to the Children’s Chapel before the Ministry of the Word.

An usher will notify the teachers just before Communion begins, and the children will return to the service during Communion.

We look forward to welcoming our young disciples and sharing this special time of learning, prayer, worship, and community together!

Holy Trinity Parish Centennial Scholarship

Holy Trinity Parish invites applications for its Centennial Scholarship, established in 1982 during the parish’s 100th anniversary and awarded annually since 1994 as a way of continuing to “grow the church.”

The scholarship supports students enrolled in academic programs for ordained or lay ministry within the Episcopal Church or the worldwide Anglican Communion.

Applications are due March 31, 2026, and the scholarship will be awarded on

May 31, 2026 (Trinity Sunday).

Learn more and find the application at

holytrinitydecatur.org/centennial-scholarship.

Completed applications should be submitted to parishadmin@htparish.com.

Flyers with this information are available on the center table in the Narthex for anyone interested.

Click Here to View the Application!

Update on Our Partnership with the Foundry Academy

At the end of this school year, the Foundry Academy will be moving into a different facility and will no longer be renting space in our church.

While this change will have a financial impact on us, we are truly grateful for the time we have shared and for the life and learning that have filled our building.

We are excited for the school as it takes this important next step and pray for its continued growth and success. We trust that God will guide our parish as we adjust and look ahead to what comes next.

2026 Flower Dedications Update

Parishioners are invited to sign up for flower dedications for 2026 by using the Flower Dedication 2026 booklet located on the Narthex’s center table or by emailing Alessandra Edge at office@standrews316.org.

Each dedication will include the statement, “The flowers at the altar are given to the Glory of God and…”, followed by your personal dedication, such as “in loving memory of” or “in thanksgiving for.”

The cost for each flower arrangement is $50 per Sunday.

Payments may be made by cash or check.

Please be sure to indicate Flower Guild and the date of your dedication in the memo or “for” field of your check.

We are pleased to share that more than one flower dedication is now permitted on any given Sunday, allowing multiple families to honor loved ones or give thanks together.

In addition, following a memorial service, the Sunday immediately following the service will also include the memorial flowers given in remembrance of those who have passed.

Please note that flower dedications are not observed during the following liturgical seasons:

Lent: From the First Sunday in Lent, February 22, through the Second Sunday of Easter, April 12, 2026
Advent and Christmastide: From the First Sunday of Advent, November 29, through the First Sunday after Christmas Day, December 27, 2026

Flower dedications are a meaningful way to honor loved ones, give thanks, and enhance our worship through the beauty of flowers.

WAYS WE GIVE

Thank you for your continued generosity in supporting the ministries of St. Andrew’s in the Pines! We currently accept financial gifts in the following ways:

1. Cash. Please submit cash donations using the offering plate.

2. Check. Please submit checks using the offering plate or by mail.

3. Realm. Payments in Realm can be one-time or recurring, and they can be designated as pledge or plate offerings or as donations to the Flower Guild or Memorial Fund. Payments in Realm can be made using the following methods:

a. Credit card,

b. Debit card,

c. ACH (bank transfer),

d. Apple Pay,

e. Google Pay,

f. Stock, or

g. Cryptocurrency.

Please access Realm at https://onrealm.org/standrews316/Give, and please contact Alessandra with any issues or questions.

Note: For a donation to the Memorial Fund, please note the person to whom the donation is dedicated and email Alessandra for confirmation it was received.

Prayer Shawls Available

St. Andrew’s has 10 blessed prayer shawls available for anyone in need of comfort, prayer, and warmth.

These shawls are free to be taken and used as a source of support.

The prayer shawls can be found in the church office.

Feel free to take one at any time.

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Jonsie Pollock.

Safeguarding Training

The 2026 Safeguarding God's Children and Safeguarding God's People zoom training schedule and registration form has a new link (button to link below).

Training sessions are posted as they are scheduled, and the current schedule is posted below.

Some things to note about trainings, requirements, etc:

Safeguarding God's Children should be renewed every three years, and is required by all clergy, staff, vestry, and staff/volunteers who serve in ministries with children or youth. Further details can be found here: https://safechurchatlanta.org/sgc/who-needs-sgc-training/
If someone has never taken the SGC training, or took it prior to 2020 (when our diocesan policies were updated) then they need to attend a 2-hour zoom training and complete an online module (approximately 45 minutes, on their own time) or attend a 3-hour in person training.
If someone has taken the SGC training in 2020 or more recently, then they would have been trained on the updated policies and so only need to complete the online module from Praesidium Academy: Abuse Prevention Refresher which can be found at the link below: https://www.praesidiumacademy.com/learn/course/abuse-prevention-refresher-eng/abuse-prevention-refresher/introduction?client=pan-cpg-9313f79
Nursery workers, preschool and kindergarten teachers do not need to take the full SGC training but have to complete an online module. Details are outlined here: https://safechurchatlanta.org/preschool/
Safeguarding God's People should be renewed every five years and is required by all clergy, staff, vestry, and staff/volunteers who serve in ministries with adults. They are required to complete a 2-hour zoom training, and if they are first-time trainees, an additional online module. Those renewing do not need to complete the module. In person trainings are also an option when offered and would not require any additional modules/zoom.