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A Newsletter for the
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ST. ANDREW’S
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
YARDLEY, PA
APRIL 2013
It’s coming,
Consecration Sunday
April 28
Come to the Annual
Meeting, May 5, to
learn more about life
at St. Andrew’s
INSIDE….
This Month &
More………...
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Dear People of God…
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Consecration Sunday.. 4
Outreach at St.
Andrew’s…..
5
Happening…..
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Palm Sunday at
St. Andrew’s……
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April calendar…..
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Looking ahead….…..
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PENTECOST
The sacrament of Holy Baptism will
be celebrated on Pentecost, May 19
at the 7:45AM and 10:15AM
services.
A Baptismal Prep Class will be held on
Thursday evening, May 16 at 7:00pm in the
Parish House for those registered.
To register, call the parish office 21-493-2636 or email
[email protected].
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ST. ANDREW’S
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Founded 1835
47 West Afton Avenue
Yardley, PA 19067
Tel: 215.493.2636
Fax: 215.493.3092
E-mail:
[email protected]
Website: www.standrews-yardley.org
The Rt. Rev. Clifton Daniel 3rd,
Provisional Bishop
Parish Staff
The Rev. Dr. Daniell C. Hamby
Rector
The Rev. Lloyd H. Winter, Jr. Priest Associate
Mr. Mark Dolan
Music Director
Cheri Peters
Parish Administrator
Joyce Krauss
Pledge Secretary
TITAR Commercial
Cleaning Service
Bob Ebert
Sexton
Office of the Rector
Rector’s Warden
Accounting Warden
Jennifer Duffield
215-428-1803
Warden
Laura Evans
267-797-5290
Warden
Joan Thomas
215-369-8141
215-860-8268
908-391-2686
215-550-6791
215-579-1518
215-321-7523
215-321-7920
215-295-3235
SAVE THE DATE
ANNUAL MEETING
SUNDAY, MAY 5
Ecology Tidbit:
•
Recycling grass is easy to do, it
consists of leaving cut grass on the
lawn after mowing the lawn. The
result is reduced lawn maintenance and
decreased fertilization and watering costs.
Cut grass decomposes within two or three
days leaving no trace behind. It is a natural
fertilizer and speeds up decomposition of
stubble. Recycling grass is a simple and effective way or maintaining your lawn and
protecting our environment!
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SUNDAY SERVICES
7:45AM, Rite II, Quiet Eucharist, C
9:00AM, Christian Formation
(Church Sch. & Parish Forum, Sept-May)
10:15AM, Rite II, Holy Eucharist, C
APRIL 1—PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
7:30PM Prayer Shawl Ministry, RCR
APRIL 2
7:00PM R. Prestage, RCR
APRIL 3
3:15-5PM Trenton Area Soup Kitchen
APRIL 4
7:00PM Administrative Comm Mtg, RCR
APRIL 5
PM wedding rehearsal, C
APRIL 6
5:00PM Ditty wedding , C
APRIL 7, EASTER II
DANIELL IS AWAY APRIL 7-11 FOR CONFERENCE IN FL
BIKE DRIVE FOR TRENTON BOYS & GIRLS CLUB TODAY—ALSO
APRIL 14 & 21
APRIL 9
6:00PM Potluck Supper, PH
APRIL 11
PM wedding rehearsal, C; 7:30PM Finance Comm Mtg, RCR
APRIL 12
4:30PM White wedding , C
The Vestry
Angela Grady
Clay Hayden
Porter Hibbitts
Randy Hill
Liz Lapiska
Doug Riblet
Dave Richardson
This month at St. Andrew’s
APRIL 15
Deadline for articles for May Chronicle
APRIL 16
2:00PM GRACE Book Club meets at home of member
APRIL 18
4:30PM wedding rehearsal, C; 7:00PM St. Andrew’s Nursery School
Bd. Mtg, RCR
APRIL 19
4:30PM McCloskey wedding, C
APRIL 19-21 VESTRY RETREAT AT ST. RAPHAEL CENTER, HAVERFORD, PA
APRIL 20
8:30AM Aid for Friends, PH
APRIL 21—EASTER IV
4:00PM Cantus Novus Mtg, PH
APRIL 23
3:15-5PM Trenton Area Soup Kitchen
APRIL 24
Deadline for Reports for Annual Meeting on May 5
APRIL 28—CONSECRATION SUNDAY
ONE SERVICE AT 10:00AM
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Easter was as good as it
gets at St. Andrew’s, and so
many thank yous. Leah,
Eva, Angie and all the altar
guild members; Mark Dolan and the choirs, our brass
players and timpanist, Liz
Lapiska and everyone who
contributed to the great feast
after the Vigil; everyone
who read or told stories
from salvation history, two
new Thurifers: Kyle Griffin
and John Ecks, who were
spectacular, and behind the scenes, Cheri Peters who
edited, copied and copied and copied leaflets. Bob
Ebert who moved chairs and risers, and kept us in order for the services in Holy Week and over the Triduum, Irene Johnson and Sara Grady who placed and
designed the flowers. Oh wow. The church smelled
like Easter.
preacher that day, one service, with a wonderful
luncheon to follow.
The central difference in our Stewardship effort this
year is our return to the fundamental understanding of
Stewardship. Not about money, or getting money, or
building budgets, or any of that. The major difference
is that Stewardship is about our participation in God’s
life, and the faith we have in God, and how that is reflected in all that we are, and all that we do as God’s
baptized daughters and sons. It is the way we used to
think about stewardship: we are stewards of God’s
relationship with the world, and we are asked to wonder how we participate in the active “stewardship” of
God’s realm and rule.
Unlike past years, we will not have every member
canvassers who will come into anybody’s home, nor
will we set financial benchmarks and challenge our
parish to meet or exceed them. We will look at our
giving record and pattern, as a parish, and each of us
will be invited to step up our financial commitment to
Fifty days, now until Pentecost. The fifty days after the ministry and mission of our parish. We will not
ask for “pledges” to a budget. But we will encourage
Easter are a time when we live the “new life” promas many as will to make a commitment to support,
ised by God, given to us in the resurrection. In the
earliest Christian communities, many of the new con- financially, our life as a parish.
verts who were Baptized at Easter would wear white
Virginia and I have already decided to step up our
garments, a reminder of their new life in Christ, and
giving a notch or two, and I hope you can do the
the Baptismal Vows they took.
same.
And wouldn’t you know that during Holy Week much
On Sunday April 28th we have a giant party to celeof the work on the Lake Afton street scape project
brate our life as a parish, the gifts God has given us,
came to conclusion, including repaving the parking
the future we have together in our church on Afton
lot in front of our Barn. Many thanks to Ralph
Cleale, Jaf Baxter and Bob Hampson from our prop- Avenue. It is bright. God is good to us. We are full
erty committee who oversaw that work, and cared for of new members, young members with children, we
the church’s interest from the beginning of the street have active ministries in which hundreds of hours are
given each month to care for the hungry, the homescape project. It’s almost finished now. Soon the
less, the poor, the lonely. Wow. What a parish to be
heavy equipment, extra gravel and dirt will be rea part of.
moved from the corner lot behind the barn, and the
grounds will be re-seeded and returned to their usual
So, Fifty Days. Days of gratitude and joy, days of
beauty as part of our lawns.
generosity and hope. I hope you will be a part of all
For St. Andrew’s the fifty days are full of exciting and of them!
joyous events. First, our Stewardship project, which
we postponed because of Hurricane Sandy, is in full
Daniell+
gear, and you will be hearing about it in the mail, in eblasts from our office, and at worship over the next
several weeks. Consecration Sunday is set for April
28th, and The Rev. David Canan from Trinity Episcopal Church at Ambler will be with us as our guest
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CONSECRATION SUNDAY IS COMING!
C
ongregations that approach financial stewardship from a biblical perspective do not view
the money Christians give to their church merely as a way to pay its bills. Rather, such congregations see financial contributions as a way to help people grow spiritually in their relationship with God by supporting their church’s mission and ministry with a percentage of their incomes.
Our congregation’s Vestry has selected the New Consecration Sunday Stewardship Program as a
way to teach the biblical and spiritual principles of generous giving in our stewardship education emphasis
this year.
New Consecration Sunday is based on the biblical philosophy of the need of the giver to give for his
or her own spiritual development, rather than on the need of the church to receive. Instead of treating people like members of a social club who should pay dues, we will treat people like followers of Jesus Christ
who want to give unselfishly as an act of discipleship. New Consecration Sunday encourages people toward proportionate and systematic giving in response to the question, “What percentage of my income is
God calling me to give?” During morning worship on Consecration Sunday, we are asking attendees and
members to make their financial commitments to our church’s missionary, benevolent, and educational
ministries in this community and around the world.
Every attendee and member who completes an Estimate of Giving Card does so voluntarily by attending morning worship on Consecration Sunday. We urge people to attend who feel strongly opposed to
completing a card. The procedure is done in such a way that no one feels personal embarrassment if he or
she chooses not to fill out a card.
We will do no home solicitation to ask people to complete cards. During morning worship our guest
leader will conduct a brief period of instruction and inspiration, climaxed by members making their commitments as a confidential act of worship.
We will encourage participation in Consecration Sunday events through the Consecration Sunday
team and Vestry members. Since we will make no follow-up visits to ask people to complete their cards,
we will make every effort to inform, inspire, and commit everyone to attend Consecration Sunday worship.
Thanks in advance for your enthusiastic participation in Consecration Sunday events.
Jennifer Duffield
Consecration Sunday Chairperson
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Choir Rehearsals for Adult (Chancel) and Junior Choirs on Wednesdays (Sept-May)
• Adult (Chancel) Choir 7:30-9:00PM in the Parish House (PH)
• Jr. Choir 5:15-6:00PM in the Rectory (R)
The choir schedule is now available on the church’s website at the click of a mouse. Music Director,
Mark Dolan, also provides rehearsal information. The schedule can be found at www.standrews-yardley.org and
then by clicking on the “Worship” then “Music”. Any questions, Mark can be reached at [email protected].
The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on the first Monday of the month. The next meeting will be
held on Monday, April 2 at 7:30 PM in the Rector’s Conference Room (RCR) St. Andrew's
House. Please join us. The shawls can be knit, crocheted or quilted . The pattern is easy . The gift you
receive through participation in this ministry is equal to or perhaps more than the gift you give to the
one who receives the shawl. For additional information please call Bobbie Kulp, 215- 493-1722. Next meeting,
May 6.
St. Andrew’s Monthly Potluck Supper is the place to be! No reservations required…Come
and enjoy a delicious buffet dinner and wonderful fellowship. Join us on Tuesday, April 9 at
6:00PM in the Parish House for an evening of fun, food and fellowship. A website was established at signup genius.com to sign up to help set up and clean up. Please bring a main dish,
side dish, drink or dessert to share. Jane French and Jennifer Duffield are the contacts for further info. You can reach Jane at [email protected] and Jennifer at [email protected] or
215/428-1803. Future suppers: May 14 and June 11.
Aid for Friends—This important ministry provides food and fellowship for those in need in the
Greater Philadelphia Area. Join us on the third Saturday of each month in our parish house to
prepare, cook, pack and label meals. For further information contact Peace Baxter 215-295124 or Marcie White 215-493-5887. Next cookin is Saturday, April 20 at 8:30AM in the Parish
House.
GRACE Book Club—The Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month. The next meeting will
be on Tuesday, April 16, 2:00PM at the home of Carol Such, 33 Cadwallader Ct., Yardley. The group is
reading Red River by Lalita Tademy. If you plan to attend this meeting, please RSVP to Carol and let
her know you are coming at [email protected] or 215-369-1479. If you would like further information about the book club, please contact Betsy Moore at 215-736-3608 or [email protected] or Nancy
Rabin at 215-428-1505 or [email protected].
The Job Seekers Support Group St. Andrew's Church is offering support for those looking for work and
a group of professionals can help you write or update your resume, prepare for interviews, learn networking skills, find out how to work effectively with recruiters, negotiate offers, etc. Please see who the
consultant on call is for the week and either call or email them. It's helpful if you identify yourself as
someone from the Job Seekers Support Group. Jen is in Human Resources, Liz is a recruiter, Jim is retired with 35
years experience in HR and consulting, and Bud has done many different kinds of counseling. We look forward to
hearing from you.
Apr 7—Apr 13 - Jen Richardson, [email protected] 267-994-8859
Apr 14—Apr 20 - Jim Kaczorowski, [email protected] 215-970-8345
Apr 21—Apr 27 - Bud Holland, [email protected] 215-834-4007
Apr 28—May 4 - Liz DeForrest, [email protected] 215-321-3441
Do you have an old bicycle(s) you no longer use? St. Andrew's Outreach Ministries Group is collecting bikes for The Boys and Girls Club Bike Exchange in Trenton. They will
condition and sell it, and all money received will go to support the after school programs of the
Trenton Boys and Girls Club. More information about the Bike Exchange can be found at
www.BikeExchangeNJ.org. Receipts for tax deductions will be available. Bring your bikes, in
any condition, to the barn behind St. Andrews House any time on the mornings of Sun., April
7, 14, and 21, between 7:30AM and 12:30PM. For more information, contact Jane Willenbucher at [email protected] or 215-850-4135.
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Let Evening Come
Mary Morrison was a wise
woman. When she was 87, she
wrote a gentle gem of a book, one I
re-read often: “Let Evening Come:
Reflections on Aging.” Mary reassures us that as our bodies sag, our
souls become free to soar. Less is
more.
This short book (just 129
pages) is full of beautifully expressed truths about aging. Here
is a truth about ego I need to heed:
“As we age, the old, driving ego becomes increasingly a bore to others, and, more importantly, to ourselves.”
Old age offers us more leisure for
contemplation, but we would do well
all along the way to consider our attitudes and cultivate the fruits of the
Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience,
kindness, generosity, faithfulness,
gentleness, and self-control
(Galatians 5:22-23). How we live
now shapes how we respond later.
In that light, I celebrate Mary
Morrison for another reason, a reason that has had rippling and resounding effects in our parish. She
was Peace Baxter’s beloved friend
and mentor.
Jesus says “the truth will make you
Peace has a gift for befriending “ammas” -free” (John 8:31). What is more freeing than releas- spiritual mothers such as Mary Morrison, Alice
ing that driving and boring ego?
Parker, Nan Merrill, Sharline Fulton, and Mimi
Bodell. As her ammas have companioned her and
Here is a truth about time: “In old age, we
shaped her soul, Peace in turn has companioned us
can begin to acquire a new sense of time, not as
and shaped our souls, helping us all to grow in the
rushing past us, demanding that we run to keep up Spirit’s fruits. So I give thanks for Mary and this
with it, but as a significant emptiness, waiting for us book, for Peace and her wise friendship, for Jaf and
to live in it and fill it with thought and feeling, a
his loyalty to spouse and church, and for all of us
constantly present now, like the tone of a bell. . . .
and our life together at St. Andrew’s.
For when we pay attention to the present moment,
suddenly it is no longer squeezed to nothing bePeace be with you!
tween past and future. Suddenly we can stand still
in it, no longer running desperately past one mo-Bob Anderson
ment into the next, like a caged squirrel on an exercise wheel.”
How liberating to give up the cage of constant busyness. How about forming a St. Andrew’s
chapter of Squirrels Anonymous?
And here is a truth about attitude: “In order
to learn who we are, we need to look at our attitudes: watch them day by day, notice how we approach life. More than ever, the old saying becomes
true: it is not what happens to us but what we make
of it that counts.”
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Photos courtesy of Robin Prestage
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Daniell is away on
April 7-11, National
Workshop for
Christian Unity
Conference
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Easter II
7:45AM Quiet Euch.
9:00AM Christn Form
10:15AM Holy Euch.
3:00 PM AA, R
4:15 PM CAA, R
6:30 PM Cantus Nvs reh, PH
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Easter III
7:45AM Quiet Euch.
9:00AM Christn Form
10:15AM Holy Euch.
3:00 PM AA, R
4:15 PM CAA, R
6:30 PM Cantus Nvs reh, PH
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Easter IV
7:45AM Quiet Euch.
9:00AM Christn Form
10:15AM Holy Euch.
3:00 PM AA, R
4PM C. N. Mtg, PH
4:15 PM CAA, R
6:30 PM Cantus Nvs reh, PH
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Easter V
Consecration
Sunday
One Service
10:00AM Holy Euch.
3:00 PM AA, R
4:15 PM CAA, R
6:30 PM Cantus Nvs reh, PH
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
SAT
1
2
3
4
5
6
Parish Office Closed
Nursery Sch closed
9AM-3PM Nur. Sch., PH
9AM-3PM Nur. Sch., PH
7:30 AM Healing
Daniell’s Sabbath
9:30 AM Al-Anon, R
12noon AA, R
Eucharist, C
9AM-3PM Nur. Sch., PH 5:00PM Ditty Wedding,
7:30 PM Al-Anon, R
7 PM R. Prestage, StAH 3:15-5PM Trenton Area Soup 9AM-3PM Nur. Sch., PH
C
12noon AA, R
Kitchen
7:30 PM Alateen, 2nd flr R
7:00
PM
Administrative
PM
Wedding
reh,
C
8 PM AA (cl),R
5:15PM Jr. Choir reh, R
7:30 PM AA (open), PH
Comm Mtg, RCR
7:30PM
Chancel Choir reh,
7:30 PM Prayer Shawl
PH
Min, RCR
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9AM-3PM Nur. Sch., PH 9AM-3PM Nur. Sch., PH
7:30 PM Al-Anon, R
12noon AA, R
6:00PM Potluck Sup7:30 PM Alateen, 2nd
per, PH
flr R
7:30 PM Property
7:30 PM AA (open), PH
Comm Mtg, RCR
10
11
9AM-3PM Nur. Sch., PH
9:30 AM Al-Anon, R
5:15PM Jr. Choir reh, R
7:30PM Chancel Choir
reh, PH
8 PM AA (cl),R
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Chronicle Deadline
9AM-3PM Nur. Sch., PH
9AM-3PM Nur. Sch., PH
12noon AA, R
2:00 PM GRACE Book
7:30 PM Al-Anon, R
Club meets at home of
7:30 PM Alateen, 2nd
member
flr R
8 PM AA (cl),R
7:30 PM AA (open), PH
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9AM-3PM Nur. Sch., PH 9AM-3PM Nur. Sch., PH
7:30 PM Al-Anon, R
12noon AA, R
3:15-5PM Trenton Area
7:30 PM Alateen, 2nd
Soup Kitchen
flr R
8 PM AA (cl),R
7:30 PM AA (open), PH
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12
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9AM-3PM Nur. Sch., PH
9:30 AM Al-Anon, R
5:15PM Jr. Choir reh, R
7:30PM Chancel Choir
reh, PH
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7:30 AM Healing
Daniell’s Sabbath
Eucharist, C
9AM-3PM Nur. Sch., PH
9AM-3PM Nur. Sch., PH
12noon AA, R
7:30 PM Finance
Comm Mtg, RCR
4:30PM White Wedding, C
PM wedding reh.
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7:30 AM Healing
Daniell’s Sabbath
9AM-3PM Nur. Sch., PH
Eucharist, C
9AM-3PM Nur. Sch., PH
12noon AA, R
4:30PM wedding reh, C
7:00 PM Nurs Sch Board
Mtg, RCR
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8:30AM Aid for
Friends , PH
4:30PM McCloskey Wedding, C
Vestry Retreat Apr. 19, 20 & 21—St. Raphaela’s….
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25
26
Deadline for Annual
Meeting Reports
7:30 AM Healing
Eucharist, C
Nursery School
Teacher Workshop—
No School
Daniell’s Sabbath
9AM-3PM Nur. Sch., PH
12noon AA, R
9AM-3PM Nur. Sch., PH
9:30 AM Al-Anon, R
5:15PM Jr. Choir reh, R
7:30PM Chancel Choir reh,
PH
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9AM-3PM Nur. Sch., PH 9AM-3PM Nur. Sch., PH
7:30 PM Al-Anon, R
12noon AA, R
7:30 PM Alateen, 2nd
8 PM AA (cl),R
flr R
7:30 PM AA (open), PH
Key:
C Church
RCR Rectors’ Conf Rm in St. Andrew’s House
PH Parish House
StAH St. Andrew’s House
R Rectory
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Sunday Schedule
7:45 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II,
Quiet Eucharist
10:15 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Liturgy of the Word with Children
9:00 AM Christian Formation (Church
School/Parish Forum-Sept-May)
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
47 West Afton Avenue
Yardley, PA 19067
Return service requested
Weekday Service
Thursday 7:30 AM Healing Liturgy and
Eucharist
STANDING NOTICES
Weddings
Weddings at St. Andrew’s Church will
be signified no earlier than 60 days prior
to the wedding date. All weddings in the
church will be governed by the Canons
of the Diocese of Pennsylvania and the
Book of Common Prayer. No weddings
will be signified during Lent. Before
scheduling a wedding it is imperative to
consult with Fr. Hamby.
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Funerals
The death of a child of God is a tender
event. Members of the church are urged
to call one of the clergy in the church as
soon as possible when death has come, in
order that they may bring the comfort of
our faith, and the presence of the church
family. It is appropriate for the funeral
of a Christian to take place in the church.
Baptisms
The sacrament of Holy Baptism is
celebrated according to the canons of the
church and the rubrics of the Book of
Common Prayer. Baptisms are part of
the public worship of the church, and
celebrated during one of the principle
Sunday liturgies. It is expected that
persons who are Baptized at St. Andrew's
Church will answer affirmatively the
questions asked in the baptismal
covenant, particularly concerning their
participation in the life and ministry of
this parish. Baptism is celebrated five
times each year as follows:
The Baptism of our Lord:
January 13, 2013
The Great Vigil and Easter:
March 30 & 31, 2013
Pentecost: May 19, 2013
All Saints Day: November 3, 2013
Before Baptism is celebrated there is
instruction of parents and Godparents
(sponsors). If you wish to be baptized, or
for your child to be baptized, please
speak with Fr. Hamby.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
The sacrament of Reconciliation
(confession) is celebrated upon request to
Fr. Hamby and as announced during
Lent.
7:30PM Vestry Reorg. Mtg, PH
Looking ahead to May
May 1, 3:15-5PM Trenton Area Soup Kitchen
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May 2, 7PM Administrative Comm Mtg, RCR
May 16, 7PM Baptismal Prep Class, PH;
7PMSt. Andrew’s Nursery Sch Bd. Mtg, RCR
May 18, 8:30AM Aid for Friends, PH
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May 5, Easter VI, Annual Meeting
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May 6, 7:30PM Prayer Shawl Ministry, RCR
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May 9, 7:30PM Finance Comm Mtg, RCR
May 19, Pentecost/Baptism
May 21, 2PM GRACE Book Club
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May 26, Trinity Sunday, One Service only at
10:15AM
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May 27, Memorial Day, Parish office closed
May 12, Mother’s Day
May 14, 6:00PM Potluck Supper, PH; 7:30PM
Property Comm Mtg, RCR
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May 7, 7PM R. Prestage, RCR
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May 15, deadline for Chronicle;
May 28, St. Andrew’s Nursery School Summer
Camp begins and runs through June, 3:155PM Trenton Area Soup Kitchen
For the Record…...
Through March 15, 2013
Number of Families in St. Andrew’s Church:
Number of Souls on Record:
New Members added:
215
570
Removed from Roll or Transferred to other parishes:
Andrew, Christina & Chase Palsky—moved out of the area
3
Number of Deaths:
Average Attendance in March
9
0
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