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The Call
The Newsletter
of
St. Andrew's
Episcopal Church
Centered in God,
Focused on Others
office@standrewshanover.org
www.standrewshanover.org
781-826-2062
The Rev'd Amy Whitcomb Slemmer, Esq., Rector
Suzanne Bunszel, Sr. Warden
Joanne Bibeau, Administrative Assistant
Jesse Avellino, Sexton
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My Siblings in Christ,
I write to you on a sparkly and sweet autumn morning, with the echoes of happy pets, family members, celebrants and duct tape aficionados still ringing across our campus. What an eventful and impactful week we have had! We honored Sean Glennon and thanked his family for fifteen faithful and wonderful years as St. Andrew's music director (please see his daughter Evie's thoughtful review elsewhere), deep cleaned and made ready our first floor space for children, youth and Christmas Shoppers, and finally we welcomed Deacon-in-Training Molly Breiling, blessed animals in the morning, and memorialized pets who have died. Altogether it has been a holy and spiritually nourishing week.
Our preparations for Sunday include a celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day, our official launch of 9am Godly Play (sign up form here), our search for a passenger van to borrow (Shore to Shore participation now exceeds our carpooling capacity - YAY – and we need to borrow a van – second Sunday of the month), sorting spaces for the Christmas Fair AND we are going to throw open our doors on Halloween, handing out candy and hoping to admire our costumed and wonderful neighborhood children.
We are centralizing the list for Duct Tape Committee! Shortly we will have a Google Doc that will capture our on-going list of projects and opportunities to improve and maintain our campus and property. Our next Duct Tape Committee gathering will be Saturday, October 31st 9-11am, in recognition of the Christmas Fair which is the following weekend.
Thank you so much if you have contributed time, invested your love, or your financial resources recently. The energy at 17 Church Street is wonderful, and the possibilities for new joys palpable – thank you, and may God bless you, as you are a blessing to this parish.
God's Peace,
Amy+
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Readings for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 23, Year A
Welcome Vocational Deacon
Please join Rev'd Amy in welcoming Molly Breiling, a vocational deacon in formation. She will be with us on Sundays through May, 2027. In addition to pursuing ordination as a deacon, she is an entrepreneur, wife and mother. Molly is a chef, baker, food writer and scholar, seeker - passionate about food justice issues with an eye on reducing food waste while improving sustainable practices. She is the owner of Divine Culinary Enterprises. Her clients include the Sisters of St. Margaret in Duxbury.
Music
This week, Kevin Galiè is our guest organist and leader of the choir. People will meet at 8:45 a.m. prior to the service to practice the music for Sunday.
A native of Philadelphia, Kevin holds a B.S. - B.A., Boston University (Music /Computer Science); J. D. (Juris Doctor) Boston University School of Law; an M. Mus., The Boston Conservatory/Berklee School of Music (Orchestral & Choral Conducting, Organ) and a Certificate from the Pontificio Istituto di Musica Sacra - Roma. His principal performing instrument, in addition to choral and ballet/opera/orchestral conducting, is classical pipe organ, especially in collaborative settings such as symphony orchestras, chamber music for organ and various instruments, and with choruses. From 2019 until Spring 2023, Kevin was based in Munich, Germany, with his wife, Dr. Franziska Galiè. Though now based in Boston, he still travels frequently to Munich as well as to his home in Italy, and around the world for his various engagements.
| | Calling "yarn magicians"! We are in need of small baby blankets (suggested maximum 2' x 3') to be included in our baptism baskets. You can leave them in the sacristy or bring them to the office. Thank you! | | GODLY PLAY -- BEGINNING OCTOBER 11, 2026 | |
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FOR ANYONE WHO IS INTERESTED, CURIOUS OR WONDERS ABOUT GODLY PLAY:
Before 9:00 a.m. grownups bring their children directly to the Godly Play Room where we will begin our morning together.
While grownups head to worship, children enter a beautiful, welcoming space created especially for them to hear stories, ask big questions, wonder, create, pray and discover how much God loves them.
After Godly Play, the children join their families in the church for announcements and Holy Communion, so that we end our Sunday morning together as one church family.
Curious? See Rev'd Amy or any one of our ambassadors (Elizabeth Lehnertz, Ann Hunt, Linda Thurston, Sally Boutin, Suzanne Bunszel, Susan Soumah).
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A Six-Week Inquirers' Series
Growing in faith. Asking good questions. Finding your place in God's story.
Wednesdays • 7:00–8:30 p.m.
September 30 – November 4
Attend in person at St. Andrew's or online via Zoom.
See parish website for more details and to register and for Zoom link. Can also use this LINK to sign up and use this LINK to join by Zoom.
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THE ART OF BEING TOGETHER | |
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A Class for Couples:
This Fall we will spend 6 weeks focused on The Art of Being Together, and the joys and challenges of being part of a healthy couple.
Thursdays, October 1 – November 5
7:00-8:15 p.m.
Attend in person at St. Andrew's or online via Zoom). Please sign up HERE.
| | | | CHRISTMAS FAIR UPDATES, PLANS, REQUESTS! | |
Are you good with social media, posters, talking to people, publicizing events? We could use your help. We are looking for one or more persons to lead our publicity efforts to get the word out to the community of the best Christmas Fair eva! Let Dianne Nicol or Sarah Kelbaugh know if you are interested. | | | |
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In addition to the Gift Baskets items listed at the LINK above, we welcome ready-to-go Themed Baskets (we can wrap & complete) and empty baskets that we can fill.
Some theme suggestions:
• Patriot’s/Red Sox/Bruin’s/Celtic’s fan
• Dog/cat lover
• Tea/coffee drinker
• Wine and cheese
• Baby boy/girl
• Movie/game night
• Teacher thank-you
• Spa/relaxation
• Gourmet treats
• Holiday baking
• Christmas morning breakfast
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Donations Needed for "Rooms". Donations are needed for the Toy Room, Grandma's Attic, the Holiday Room, and the Boutique. All donations should be left on the stage in the parish hall. | |
We will need for our BAKE SALE TABLE:
- Cookies, brownies, bars packaged to sell in groups of 3
- Quick breads: Cranberry bread, pumpkin bread, banana bread, etc.
- Bread
- Pies
- Whoopie pies
- Dipped pretzel rods
Donors name and ingredient list should be included with each donation.
Also, Suzanne will be placing tins with fudge recipes in the narthex for people to take and make. We have worked out (from experience) the best number needed to fill the fudge section of the bake table, so once the tins are gone, our needs will be met!
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Craft/Artisan Tables . Once again, our vendors tables are going to be held exclusively for parishioners and their family/friends. For a $50.00 rental fee, and a willingness to be at the table for both days of the fair, everything the vendors make from their sales is theirs to keep! To reserve your table, (or share one with another church friend) see Sarah Kelbaugh. | | | |
Watch for more volunteer opportunities . . . in the Cafe, pies, more. | | | | THANK YOU - THANK YOU - THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT! | | |
Are you a musician? Do you know one?
We seek a Director of Music who will partner with clergy and parish leadership to build upon a strong musical foundation while helping shape the next era of ministry at St. Andrew's.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Part-Time (approximately 10-12 hours per week)
LINK to full description and application process
| | SHORE TO SHORE: A JOURNEY OF FAITH & FRIENDSHIP | | |
A YOU(TH) GROUP!
Young People Change the World
Shore to Shore connects teenagers from Massachusetts to South Africa
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Sunday October 11 || 3-5 PM NEW TIME!
Great Food, New Friends, a Place of Belonging
Need a Ride? Contact Jim Laprade — JFLaprade@comcast.net (617) 312-4631
https://www.standrewshanover.org/shore-to-shore.html
✨ All Teens Invited ✨
There are two ways to give and support this ministry. The first is to bring your spare change to church and drop it in one of the Shore to Shore change buckets (making a change with every gift!); the second is to give through the give butter platform – that link is here: please share it with your networks.
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HALLOWEEN PARTY FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
Plan to join our next parish life event -- HALLOWEEN PARTY FOR ALL AGES!
Saturday, OCTOBER 24, 5-7 p.m.
Share some potluck food, check out the costumes, play some Halloween inspired trivia, enjoy the company! Halloween themed desserts would be cool!
Use this LINK to sign up!
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While the storm caused us to postpone our celebration of Baptisms on September 27, it has just heightened our excitement for our next celebration of Baptisms on Sunday, November 1. This is a joyous occasion and is for anyone regardless of age, background or belief. If you or you have a loved one whom you wish to be baptized or you have any questions, please be in touch with Rev’d Amy.
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Keith MacLeod is getting ready to reconvene St. Andrew’s Bridge Builders – a group of aspiring bridge players who gather and learn the game together in the Parish Hall. New members and beginners welcome each week! Come join the fun, learning, companionship.
We hope to start again the week of October 20.
Use this LINK to let us know if you are interested and what is the best day/time for you -- Tuesdays (9-12), Tuesdays (1-4), Wednesdays (9-12), Wednesdays (1-4).
| | ST. ANDREW'S IN THE WORLD | |
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Hingham Hull Hanover Religious Leaders Association - celebrating Rev. Pete (Rev. Dr. Peter Allen, Sr. Pastor at Hingham Congregational Church)
| | Thank you Duct Tape committee member David! | | |
Check out our website at this LINK for the latest pictures that have been submitted.
| | ST. ANDREW'S OUTREACH EFFORTS | | |
Thank you so much for the consistent donations that are making Hanover Food Pantry operations successful.
You are invited to join Rev’d Amy when she blesses the donations for the Food Pantry. She prays in thanksgiving for the donors, and for the health and wellbeing of the eventual recipients.
For the month of October we have been asked to collect pudding cups and fruit cups.
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Help Us Support Dignity Matters
Our church is excited to begin supporting Dignity Matters, a Massachusetts nonprofit that provides free menstrual care products to women and girls experiencing homelessness or hardship. These essential items are rarely donated and often cannot be purchased with public benefits (like SNAP), yet they are critical to health, confidence, and basic dignity. Dignity Matters works with community partners throughout Massachusetts to get these necessities to those who need them most.
We now have a Dignity Matters collection bin at the church by the parish hall doors, and there are lots of ways to get involved! You can donate needed products, help hang flyers and spread the word in our community, or volunteer to transport our collected donations to the Dignity Matters warehouse in Westborough.
The warehouse is about an hour away and accepts drop-offs Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. We anticipate needing a volunteer driver about once every other month, adjusting as we see how many donations we receive.
Dignity Matters also welcomes volunteers at its warehouse and other locations. We’re even hoping to organize a church “field trip” to the warehouse to see their work firsthand, so stay tuned!
Interested in helping or have questions? Please reach out to Elizabeth Lehnertz (774-999-9376). Learn more at Dignity Matters.
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Sunday, October 11
Shore to Shore 3-5 p.m. NEW TIME!
Sunday, October 18
Vestry Meeting, 11:15 am
Saturday, October 24
Parish Life Halloween Party, 5-7 p.m.
Saturday, October 31, 9-11 a.m.
Duct Tape Committee
Saturday, October 31
Church doors open to trick or treaters!
Sunday, November 1
Baptisms at 9:30 a.m. service
Friday and Saturday, November 6 & 7
Annual Christmas Fair
Sunday, November 8
Shore to Shore 3-5 p.m. NEW TIME!
Sunday, November 15
Vestry Meeting, 11:15 am
Recurring events:
Sundays: 9:30am service; Pick Up Choir Practice 8:45 a.m.
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St. Andrew's would like the congregation to invite Jesus into their lives and into their homes. Find him in the sanctuary and you get to bring him home with you. Share your stories and pictures of your time with Jesus with the office (office@standrewshanover.org) so we can share them with all.
| | | | Almighty and everliving God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth, hear our prayers for this parish family. Strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent. Grant us all things necessary for our common life, and bring us all to be of one heart and mind within your holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | | | |
PRAYER LIST
Those in need: Darren and Katrina - Nicole - Linda - John G - Christine, Derek & Kelly - Chuck F - Kevin S - Mary D - Libby Tolley - Penny - Carol & Twig - Monica - Patrick S - Louie - Betty G - John S - Sue Hislop - Carol and Chick Kastner - Edward “Ned” McCann - Sue G - Mary Robinson - Camdyn M - Matt - Aiden – safe return of Nancy Guthrie and The Guthrie Family - Eileen K - Patricia - Carol Ann - Link Family -- Stern Family -- Ben - Prescott and Mansfield families - Alec - Ann Ferzoco - Ellen Elliott -- Meredith C -- Greg Eaton - Nicol Family – John – Tracy Sprows – Dennis - Lee G – Don S – Leah – Katrina & Darren – Paul Nicol –Mark D – Art J – Matthew –Thomas & Gloria – Susannah L -- David – Paula – Bill – David H – Sharon M – Greyson - Rosie & Silva Family – Haley - Sarah – Valerie – Dennis -- Jesse on his seminary journey
Those who have died and their families and loved ones: Joan Dwyer - Dieter Braun - David Magraw - Celeste Hopkins – Richard Buonvicino - Joy Misek - Benjamin Tappa - Tiffany Gloria Malloy - Matilda Dale DiIorilo - Jimmy Tracy - James Busby
| | Each week this prayer list includes requests we have received through bulletin publication (Wednesday, noon). If you wish to add people to this list, please use the prayer board in the narthex or email office@standrewshanover.org or call the office or place a note on the offertory plate or give to an usher or to Rev. Amy at Sunday service. | |
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OFFICE HOURS:
MONDAY: Rector’s Sabbath
TUESDAY: 9:30 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M.
WEDNESDAY: 9:30 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M.
THURSDAY: Noon TO 6:00 P.M.
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Hybrid Worship Service
In person on Sundays at 9:30 A.M. and live streamed on our YouTube channel.
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