ST. ANDREW &
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
EVENTS & NEWS
July 21, 2011
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
St. Mary Magdalene, July 24
8:00 – Holy Eucharist at St. Andrew by-the-Lake
10:00 — Holy Eucharist at
Scripture:
Psalm 42:1-7; Judith 9:1, 11-14; 2 Corinthians 5:14-18; John 20:11-18
Celebrant: The Rev. Jonathan Appleyard
Usher: Dean Henry
First Lesson and Psalm: Peggy Engel
Second Lesson: Ann Benson
Prayers: Susan Buell
Chalice: Chloe Hatcher
Acolyte: Bob Stanwood (8:00); Ted Fletcher (10:00)
Altar Guild: Edie Stanwood (8:00); Joan Bromage/Margot Haertel (10:00)
Flowers: Ellen Gilmore
Thursdays
12:30 – Holy Eucharist
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The church office will be open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. If you have questions or need assistance at other times, please call Ted Fletcher (244-3115) or Ann Cox Halkett (288-5832).
MDI Episcopal Church Events
Divine Luncheon – Sunday, July 24th, 11:00-2:00, on the lawn. The luncheon benefits the Westside Food Pantry and features fresh herbs and edible flowers. Cookbook and inspirational author Katie Moose will be on hand with tastings from her books and to sell and autograph them as well.
Farmer’s Market: Held in
Kneisel Hall Concert at
Song Recital: Monday, August 1, time TBA (evening). Rosalind Gnatt, Soprano; Stephen Sampson, piano.
St. Saviour’s:
Meditation group for practicing together every Monday from 11:30 to 12:30 in the Parish Library; led by Sandy Haggett. This offering is for those who have some experience in meditation.
The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith (2008), by Tim Keller, on Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. Led by Holly Craighead, summer intern. The book is based on Jesus’ parable from Luke 15 that we know as “The Prodigal Son.” In his book, Keller opens up the mysteries of God’s amazing grace at the heart of our faith, and exposes the errors of both moral relativism and religious moralism.
St. Mary’s and St. Jude’s:
Contemplative Prayer/Book Study – Wednesdays. Study of the Gospel of Thomas is held at St. Mary’s by-the-Sea, beginning at 4:45 p.m. Contemplative Evening Prayer (with 20 minutes of silence) begins at 5:30 pm. Led by The Rev. Patricia Rome Robertson.
Meditation Hike – Thursday, July 28 –
JOINT PROJECTS/SERVICES:
Sunday July 31 – Transfiguration Hike up Cadillac, Picnic and Worship. Hike up or drive up!! The selection of the hiking trail up the mountain is yet to be determined. Meet at
The Northeast Guild for Spiritual formation presents:
Divine Wisdom in the Biblical Mystical Traditions with Rabbi Rami Shapiro, Friday, July 22nd, 9:00 am-3:00 pm, at St. Andrew by-the
Dine-Around Day – all day on Friday, July 29: A fund raising event for Island Connections, one of MDI's most necessary, volunteer driven, non-profit organizations which endeavors to improve quality of life for senior citizens and people with disabilities. MDI residents and visitors are encouraged to demonstrate their financial support for Island Connections by dining at participating restaurants on Dine-Around Day. How does it work? Restaurant owners participate by contributing a portion of their Dine-Around Day receipts to Island Connections. Some give a percentage of their receipts while others donate a flat amount. Newspaper ads and posters will include a list of all participating restaurants.
Partners in Peacemaking Festival: Sunday, July 31 from 11:30-1:00, the
Musical Evening:
Friday July 22 ~ Harpsichords - the art of building them and their music. Hosts: Steve and Mary Ann Mahoney. FMI contact Susan Buell at scovino@prexar.com or Stephen Sampson at ssampson@jax.org
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Keep in your prayers this week:
Josh,
Military Casualties (July 5-12)
Afghanistan: Nicanor Amper, Thomas Dudley, Terryl Pasker, Christopher Soderlund, Paul Protzenkor, Norberto Hernandez, Rafael Nieves, Robert Greniger, Aaron Ullom
Prayer for the Community of St. Andrew &
Gracious God, we offer thanks for our parish, for your inspiration, and for the spirit of ministry which is our heritage. We acknowledge your call to continue serving each other and the people in our community through open hearts and open doors. Guide us all, especially our Capital Campaign and Design & Construction Committees and Vestry, as we seek funding and plan expansion of the facilities, including accessibility for all at St. John. Inspire us to share faithfully the love that you have revealed to us through the ministry and sacrifice of your son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
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101 REASONS TO BE EPISCOPALIAN
We have a faith not afraid to reason and reason not ashamed to adore.”
The Late Rt. Rev. W. Lee Shaw, Diocese of