Join
us this Sunday at the Lake!
We will have two services this coming Sunday, June 26th and the 6th Sunday after Pentecost. The regular (quiet) service of Holy Eucharist will be held at the church 8:00 AM. The later service, which will begin at 10:30 AM will take place at our Annual All Parish Picnic at White Lake State Park. We will meet in the pavilion, which is well protected from the sun and fully wheel-chair accessible. Set-up will take place from 9:15 on. Plan to gather well before the liturgy begins to be part of preparations, to greet one another, drop off your food, and enjoy the morning.
Burgers, hotdogs, buns, condiments, and beverages will be provided. But please bring something by way of food to share – salad, chips, fruit, dessert. If you would be more comfortable in a portable chair with a back (plain bench picnic tables are provided), you’re welcome to bring one.
The forecast is for a clear, warm, sunny summer day! The swimming at White Lake is excellent and good for children as well as adults. The lake is already at a comfortable temperature, so bring sunscreen, swimsuits, towels, and beach toys if you want. There are dressing rooms available. Or bring your kayak and enjoy the pleasures of the whole lake! Please note that not pets are allowed.
The official amount that the church
will pay for pavilion use is $5 per person, BUT WE DO NOT CHARGE FOR THE EVENT.
If you want to come, come! If you would like to help subsidize the cost to the
church, we welcome your contribution, large or small. (Checks can be made out
to St. Andrew’s with a memo: for parish picnic.)
A service in celebration of the life of Andrea Dassori will be held here at
Saint Andrew's at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 9th. Please join us as we remember and give
thanks to God for our sister in Christ.
Summer
hospitality: welcoming, knowing, and being known… It is particularly important at a time of transition that we
all – “old-timers,” “regulars,” and “newcomers” alike – take the time to get
acquainted. If you see someone whom you don’t know, don’t be shy! Introduce
yourself. Wearing name tags really does make a difference, so please wear
yours … and if you don’t have one, leave a note on Deb’s desk in the office and
she’ll make one for you. (Many folks find it helpful just to keep your name tag
in your Parish Hall mail box.) And once you’ve met someone new to you, why not
strengthen the connection and take the initiative to introduce them to someone
else?
And
if you haven’t picked up your new Parish Directory, please do! They are on the table in front of
the parish bulletin board in the Parish Hall. (That will let you “study up” on
names and faces.
Announcing St.
Andrew’s Summer supply priest: The Rev. Bill Cruse
will be covering services here from July 24 through August 28. Bill was
ordained to the priesthood last December, having served as a transitional
deacon with a close seminary friend of mine, Pam Werntz, in Boston. He was
raised up for ordination from Christ Church North Conway, has a summer home in
Jackson, and was very pleased to have discovered and attended our Easter Vigil!
So he is excited to be coming here to be with you as your priest later this
summer after I leave. His responsibilities will be for Sunday services only,
with availability for pastoral care if necessary. The Vestry, together with
Canon Hannah Anderson from the diocese, will be meeting soon with a potential
full-time interim who will begin here in September.
Remembering Walter Fortier…As of today, the Food Pantry has received $720
in special contributions in memory of Walter. His generosity lives on ... in
his own desire to support people in need and in the generosity of his friends'
responses to his wishes.
Be sure to mark these dates on your calendar:
Friday evening July 15 for the celebration of Heidi and Duane's ministry with music, dinner, and entertainment. Remember: Your RSVP is requested by July 6; Call the office at 323-8515 or email StAndrewsCelebration@gmail.com
Friday evening July 15 for the celebration of Heidi and Duane's ministry with music, dinner, and entertainment. Remember: Your RSVP is requested by July 6; Call the office at 323-8515 or email StAndrewsCelebration@gmail.com
Sunday morning July 17th, 10 AM for Heidi's last
service (One service only)
DIRECTIONS TO WHITE LAKE STATE PARK
Directions from the south: The White Lake State Park entrance is on the left about a three-minute drive north from the West Ossipee intersection of Route 25 W and Rte 16. (Think McDonald’s, then head north toward Conway.)
Directions from the north: It is on the right about 3.5 miles south from
Chocorua Village.
When you come through the “check-in gate” just tell them you
are there for Saint Andrew’s Picnic, then proceed to the pavilion. Click here
for a map of the park:
http://www.nhstateparks.org/uploads/pdf/White-Lake_Campground-Map.pdf
Food for thought…
Brother Mark Brown SSJE writes: How do we
know when rivers of Living Water are flowing out from our hearts? Paul gives us
the signs: “…the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
generosity, faith, humility, self-control.” These things are goodness and love
expressed in word and deed, the living water of the Spirit of Love active
within us, flowing forth from us.
There are bountiful streams of living water flowing in and through and from this community and we are all part of it. We have only to open our eyes. Streams water the soil, allowing seeds to sprout and take root, so that plants can grow, flower, and bear fruit. As the end of my ministry here with you get closer and closer, I am finding myself deeply touched and aware of that “water” of love, joy, peace, kindness, generosity, faith, and I give thanks to God every day for the gifts we have and continue to share.
There are bountiful streams of living water flowing in and through and from this community and we are all part of it. We have only to open our eyes. Streams water the soil, allowing seeds to sprout and take root, so that plants can grow, flower, and bear fruit. As the end of my ministry here with you get closer and closer, I am finding myself deeply touched and aware of that “water” of love, joy, peace, kindness, generosity, faith, and I give thanks to God every day for the gifts we have and continue to share.
In Christ’s love,
Heidi+
Heidi+
