JOIN US FOR WORSHIP
This Sunday, May 26, 2019, the Sixth Sunday of Easter, there will be 2 services at 8 and 10 am.
CENTERING PRAYER
Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m.
MORNING PRAYER
Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m.
WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US FOR WORSHIP
and FELLOWSHIP
READINGS FOR SUNDAY
Sunday, May 26, 2019
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Year C
Acts 16:9-15
Psalm 67
Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5
John 14:23-29
Psalm 67
Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5
John 14:23-29
FROM THE RECTOR
Buildings and Grounds Help
Needed
We have a wonderful group of
volunteers who take care of a multitude of jobs around our building and
grounds. But at our parish meeting in April the need for a renewed committee
was noted, and was also discussed at our Vestry meeting this week. We are so
grateful to those who are already involved! They are the “doers”, and continue
to take care of:
·
Snow removal – Tom Huckman
·
Lawn care – Dave Adams, George
Rau, Bruce Kennedy, and others on occasion
·
Gardens – Gretchen Behr-Svendsen
·
Memorial Garden – Gabrielle
Wallace
·
Ordering supplies – David
Manley
·
In addition, Tom Huckman and
Victor DeGroot take care of many of our repairs, and George Rau takes care of
some of our routine interior maintenance needs
So we are well covered for most of our
ongoing needs. What was identified at the parish meeting and vestry meeting was
the need for a group that will plan for the immediate future (i.e. needed wall
repairs, painting, new flooring) and identify any ongoing items that are not currently
addressed. At various times parishioners have noted the need for the kitchen to
be cleaned out and reorganized, for storage areas on the main floor and in the
attic to be cleaned out, improvements for the front entrance, etc. Without a
group to organize these efforts the ideas are often just that – ideas.
Would you be interested in being a
part of this group, helping to create a plan for these and other needs, and a
plan for implementation? Please consider this, so that we can address our
current needs and ensure that we are good stewards of our building and grounds.
If you are interested please let me know.
Many thanks,
Caroline
Announcement
WORSHIP SERVICE AT OLD ORCHARD BEACH FEATURES PRESIDING BISHOP
CURRY AS GUEST PREACHER
You
are invited to a special worship service at the Ocean Park Temple, at Old
Orchard Beach, with guest preacher, the Most Rev. Michael Curry, Presiding
Bishop of The Episcopal Church. The service will take place Sunday, June
23, 2019 beginning at 10:30 AM. "Bishop Curry is excited to be in
Maine with us to share the good news of Jesus Christ with everyone not just
Episcopalians but people of all faiths and even those who are 'just
looking.'" The Temple at Orchard Park is a historic,
interdenominational space open only during the summer months. If you
cannot be there, you may watch the sermon via live stream or view a
recorded version on the Diocese of Maine website.
PLEASE CLAIM LOST AND FOUND ITEMS!
The Lost and Found box in the Parish
Hall is full, and quite a few jackets have been left on the coat rack. Please
check to see if any of the items are yours. Items in Lost and found range from
a contact case to gloves to a hairbrush to a waist pack that’s been here since
last summer!
SPRING CLEANUP
SUNDAY, June 9TH, the 10 am service will be followed by Spring cleanup. Many hands make light work–bring your favorite yard tools!
Come dressed for cleaning on Sunday, and bring your favorite
cleaning supplies. There will be a variety of tasks both inside and outside -
something for everyone!!
Inside tasks:
·
Wash
windows
·
Clean
wood work and pews
·
High
dusting
·
General
pick up
Outside tasks:
·
Remove
hay bales under the windows of the Rector’s office
·
Rake
the rest of the leaves from the fall
·
Smooth
residual piles from snow plowing
·
Clean
out gardens
·
Pick
up branches around the church yard
ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC
Our Annual All-Parish Picnic at White Lake State Park will be held on Sunday, June 30th at 10:30 AM. A regular service of Holy Eucharist will be held as usual at the church at 8 AM. Our event will be held rain or shine since the pavilion is under cover. This has proved to be a fun community event, so feel free to invite friends and family members who might not regularly join you for church. The worship service will begin at about 10:30 (not our regular 10:00), and will be followed by the picnic. You are free to stay and enjoy the park until park closing time.
When you come through the “check-in gate” just tell them you are there for Saint Andrew’s Picnic, then proceed to the pavilion. Set-up will be taking place from 9:00 on, so feel free to arrive early to drop off your food and get settled. The site is wheelchair accessible, including the bathrooms. Burgers, hotdogs, buns, and beverages will be provided, but you are invited to bring something for the food table: chips, salads, or dessert. The swimming at White Lake is excellent and good for children as well as adults; the water warms up early. Bring your kayak if you want to enjoy the whole late.
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.)
What to bring:
A food table contribution of chips, salad, or dessert, informal clothing suitable to the weather, including an extra layer in case it gets chilly
Optional: A comfortable portable chair (The pavilion has only backless picnic tables.)
Optional: A comfortable portable chair (The pavilion has only backless picnic tables.)
Swim suit and towel (if you want), Sunscreen, Kayak or swim toys
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.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
1st and 3rd Wednesday morning at 10:15 a.m.
If you knit or crochet (or would like to learn how to) and are led to engaging in an outreach mission that provides physical and spiritual comfort to those in need, please join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 10:15 AM in the Prince Room. We are a joyous group that will keep you in stitches! The coffee and tea will be on and new members are always welcome. If you have any questions, please call Lin Frank at 323-0402.
IT'S ABOUT PETS
THE PET CORNER
John McGowan's "Oreo"
Groomed and lookin'handsome
Share your pet pic by emailing to:
OFFICE@STANDREWSINTHEVALLEY.ORG
Please add the pet breed, name
and anything else about the photo.
DINNER BELL
COOK TEAMS
for May are:
26-Three Ladies
for June are:
14-Wakefield
COOK TEAMS NEEDED!
for the following date:
June 7, 21, 28
Thank you for your volunteer
work in this special Outreach program!
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Spring flowers
preach the gospel:
we who have died
are alive today.
We who risked winter
now raise our heads high
to the glorious sun.
Delicate petals,
daughters of resilience,
they call to me,
encouraging the heart
of true believing.
~Joyce
Rupp
Rest Your Dreams on a Little Twig
COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER
FOOD CENTER
The Food Pantry thanks you
for your contributions throughout the year.
FORWARD DAY BY DAY FOR TODAY
FROM Deb IN THE OFFICE
I will be out of the office Thursday May 23 through
Monday June 3.
Monday June 3.
MAY BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
If you do not see your birthday or anniversary listed, please make sure Deb in the office has an information sheet on file for you.
Birthdays
1 John Marshall
7 Elaine South
15 Kitty Lou Booty
15 Betty Faella
17 Kit Morgan
17 Kit Morgan
18 Tim Huckman
20 Tom Forbes
28 Bob Luz
28 David Gartrell
20 Tom Forbes
28 Bob Luz
28 David Gartrell
Anniversaries
13 Tom & Jen Huckman
20 Jonathan & Lois Brady
26 Grete & George Plender
28 Bruce & Denise Foreman
30 Bob & Gabriele Wallace
20 Jonathan & Lois Brady
26 Grete & George Plender
28 Bruce & Denise Foreman
30 Bob & Gabriele Wallace
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