Welcome to our newsletter.

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

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 during the 10 a.m. service. Both will happen together in the Kangaroo Room of the Children’s Center, whose entrance is located in the far left-hand corner of the courtyard (follow the sign). Please drop your children off there before church begins.

This Sunday, our children will be working on gifts for their fathers. Our Father’s Day Brunch will be held after the 10 a.m. service and afterward the children will be challenging their fathers to a game of croquet on the lawn! The last day of Sunday School will be June 29 then Sunday School will be on summer hiatus until Aug 31, but, just like last year, we will have activity books that include coloring pages and games and art supplies on the bookshelf at the back of the sanctuary for children to use each week. The material is coordinated with each week’s reading and gospel. Extra activity books are stored in the back for grandchildren, cousins and friends who might be visiting church with you over the summer. If you have any questions about Sunday School, please email Tammy Smecker-Hane.

Father's Day

Join us Sunday, June 15 after the 10:00 a.m. service for lunch and games to celebrate the fathers, brothers, and uncles in our lives. 

Thank you - Spice It Up! Fundraiser Fiesta

Thanks to your generosity, Spice It Up netted over $26,000! It’s not too late to donate. You can contribute via check or Zelle, noting “Spice it Up” in the memo line. Thank you for your support! 

Woodbridge Manor - June 16

Woodbridge Manor volunteers will meet on 

June 16 at 10:30 a.m. We need empty 1-dozen cardboard egg cartons (not plastic) and small plastic fruit boxes (like the ones blueberries raspberries come in). These may be brought to church and left in the Narthex. For more information contact Catherine Sharbaugh.

Prayer Shawl - June 17

The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets this coming Tuesday, June 17 at 3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Court. Contact Donna Catalano for more information.

Book Group - June 18

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.

June & July Outreach

JUNE

For the month of June, the Outreach team will be providing a cool, refreshing dinner on June 27th for the residents at the Friendship Shelter. 

JUNE/JULY

WELCOME TO THOMAS HOUSE FAMILY SHELTER

Inspiring, Empowering, & Creating Solution to End Family Homelessness

For over 35 years, Thomas House Family Shelter serves as a beacon of hope for families with children experiencing homelessness. Here, we don’t just offer shelter; we provide a comprehensive foundation of empowerment and transformation, featuring supportive services and educational programs designed to foster independence and stability.

We strive to serve those in need with compassion and respect, guiding them towards a brighter, self-sufficient future. Whether you’re looking for assistance or seeking to make a difference, Thomas House welcomes you. Discover how we create lasting change and how you, too, can contribute to or benefit from our unique approach to rebuilding lives.

From June 1st through the 18th of July, St. Andrew’s will be collecting backpacks and school supplies for the children at Thomas House. We are partnering with them this coming year to help homeless families in transition.

School supplies needed:

For more information or questions, please contact Grace. 

“We are truly God’s outreaching hands in the world.“



Excavating Jesus - June 28

Excavating Jesus: How Recent Archaeology is Revealing Amazing New Insights About Our Faith



June 28, 2025 - 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

In person (Orange, CA) or on Zoom

The latest archaeological discoveries have opened our eyes to deeper insights about life at the time of Our Lord, and can help you understand and treasure the Gospels even more. 



Register in person or Register on Zoom

You Can Donate Using Zelle

If you wish to make regular payments on your pledge or even if you want to make a one-time donation to the Church, you can do so through your bank by using Zelle. The advantage of using Zelle is that there are no transaction charges for either you or for the Church and you do not need to write a check each time to mail or deliver to the Church. If you wish to set up a payment through Zelle from your bank account, the destination of your payment is office@standrewsirvine.org and the payee is St. Andrew’s. If you haven’t made a donation through Zelle before, you can use the QR code to get started. If you have questions please contact Kim at the office to assist you.

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.