Welcome to our newsletter.

We hope this information keeps you connected to our church family. 

In Q3, we reduced our paper usage by 2,837 sheets—almost six reams saved compared to Q2. Great job, St. Andrew’s! We will be printing fewer bulletins in an effort to reduce our carbon footprint. We realize that using a device to read the bulletin may be a daunting task, but we have several congregants who are ready to help if you need it. If we are able to purchase less paper over time, we will donate the savings to our outreach efforts. If you don’t have a device to use, but are willing to share a bulletin with your neighbor, that helps us reach our goal too.

Pastoral Care

Sunday School News

Day care for infants and children 3 yrs old and younger during the 10 a.m. service will be provided by Samira Sameni, a preschool teacher at our Saint Andrew’s Children’s Center. Sunday School for children 4 yrs and up will be taught by Tammy Smecker-Hane. Both will happen together in the Kangaroo Room, the largest classroom in the Children’s Center, whose entrance is located in the far left-hand corner of the courtyard (just follow the sign). Please drop your children off there before church begins.

This week in Sunday School children will be learning about what happened to the Holy Family after the visit from the three wise men, when they became refugees and journeyed to Egypt to escape from King Herod. We will talk about why some families become refugees in current times and how Jesus would want us to help them. Please email Tammy Smecker-Hane, if you have any questions about Sunday School.

The Philadelphia Eleven - January 12

Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church invites the general public, and especially our fellow Episcopalians, to a screening of the documentary film: The Philadelphia Eleven on Sunday, January 12, at 6 p.m. at Saint Andrew's Church 

4400 Barranca Pkwy., Irvine, CA

This documentary explores the story of the remarkable first eleven women ordained in the Episcopal Church fifty years ago in Philadelphia. They persisted despite threats to their personal safety and the risk of rejection by the church they loved, becoming inspirations for generations of women in ministry, and pioneers for the entire Christian Church.

The movie is free of charge, but donations will be accepted. The general public is invited to attend. No registration is required. Come to enjoy fellowship and learn the story of these women. The movie begins at 6:00 p.m., but we invite you to come as early as 5:30 p.m. for refreshments beforehand. Refreshments will also be served after the movie following a short discussion with the audience.

Please sign up to bring movie-type snacks by clicking here.

For questions about the movie, please contact Tammy Smecker Hane.

For questions about the snack sign-up, please contact JoJo Carpini.



Woodbridge Manor - January 13

Woodbridge Manor volunteers will meet on January 13 at 10:30 a.m. We need empty cardboard egg cartons and plastic fruit boxes (like the ones raspberries come in). These may be brought to church and left in the Narthex. For more information contact Catherine Sharbaugh.

Prayer Shaw Ministry - January 14

The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets this coming Tuesday, January 14 at 3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Court. Contact Donna Catalano for more information.

Book Group - January 15

The Virtual Book Group meets weekly on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. followed by noonday prayer. Scroll down to Events and Activities on our website homepage for the new reading. To be added to the Zoom invitation please contact the office.

Annual Meeting - January 26

We will have one service at 9 a.m. on January 26. After the service we will hold our annual meeting. Mark your calendars now!

Vestry, Deanery 10, Diocesan Delegates

If you are interested in serving as a member of the Vestry, a Deanery 10 Representative, or a Diocesan Delegate, please contact Peter Browning. We will be voting for these positions during the Annual Meeting.

Souper Bowl - February 9

On February 9 after the 10:00 a.m. service, we will have an “all-you-can-eat” soup and bread luncheon for $5.00 in the Fellowship Court. All monetary donations as well as the cans of soup we have collected will be donated to Families Forward. So, come and grab some soup, share your picks for the game with your fellow football fans, and enjoy a delicious lunch. 

One of the fastest growing segments of the homeless population is working families with children struggling to make ends meet.

Located out of Irvine, their mission is to prevent and end family homelessness by providing access to housing and resources that create lasting stability.

Thank you for your generosity in helping families in crisis.

Please call Grace with any questions.

A Look Ahead.........

JANUARY 2025

• 1/12 - The Philadelphia Eleven Screening - 6 p.m.
• 1/26 - Annual Meeting - after 9 a.m. service

FEBRUARY 2025

• 2/9 – Souper Bowl – after 10 a.m. service

MARCH 2025

• 3/5 – Ash Wednesday

APRIL 2025

• 4/13 – Palm Sunday
• 4/17 – Maundy Thursday
• 4/18 – Good Friday
• 4/19 – Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil
• 4/20 - Easter

Pray for Peace in the Holy Land

The Rt. Rev. John Harvey Taylor asks us to pray for peace and keep in our hearts the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and its archbishop, the Rt. Rev. Hosam Naoum. Bishop Taylor has written to him on our diocese’s behalf and invites us to make a gift to the American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, which supports the Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City. Archbishop Naoum calls on all to unite in prayer for reconciliation.

Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church | 949-559-4699

The Very Rev. Peter Browning, Rector

office@standrewsirvine.org | www.standrewsirvine.org

 Office Administration Hours:

 In-office: Monday and Thursday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

 Remote: Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.