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We faithfully serve Christ and proclaim the Gospel in the Anglican/Episcopal tradition. We welcome all visitors of all traditions to our Sunday services. (More about us...)

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June 9, 2009 - Summer schedule
St. Andrew's will be beginning its summer schedule starting June 14 to better accommodate the summer schedule. Mother Bennett will also be on sabbatical during this period. Regular church times and she will return on Aug. 15. In the mean time, the church will be in the capable hands of Fr. Pence.
April 25, 2009 - Mayfest approaches
Mayfest 2009
April 9, 2009 - Holy Week
St. Andrew's is celebrating Holy Week beginning with Maundy Thursday Holy Eucharist tonight at 7 p.m. followed by the Vigil for those who wish to volunteer for this prayerful activity. A nursery will be available at 6:30 p.m.

Good Friday will include a 12:10 p.m. Stations of the Cross rite. This rite does not replace the regular Good Friday Holy Eucharist conducted at 7 p.m. A nursery will be available at 6:30 p.m.

On Holy Saturday, Parishioners can volunteer in the church garden beginning at 9 a.m. There will be the Easter Vigil beginning at 7 p.m. A nursery will also be available at 6:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday will have Holy Eucharist at the normal times of 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. The children's Easter egg hunt will follow the 10 a.m.

Following this week, the church resumes its regular schedule as on the right.
April 2, 2009 - Lent
April is a busy month at St. Andrews! Please see the calendar for a complete list of activities going on this month! More details to come....
March 2, 2009 - Lent
Lent is another special season in the church. For this time of year, we will be observing Wednesdays with a 6 p.m. Holy Eucharist that includes the sacrament of Unction, followed by soup and sandwiches at 6:30 p.m. in the Pearson Hall, a class on Anglicanism at 7:15 p.m., and the Office of Compline at 8:15 p.m.

On Friday, at 7 p.m., the church will commemorate the Stations of the Cross rite. This is the traditional rite where the progression of Christ to crucifixion is remembered.

Both events will continue entirely through Lent. On Good Friday, Stations of the Cross will be held at 12:10 p.m.
Feb. 13, 2009 - Shrove Tuesday
SHROVE TUESDAY

Annual Pancake Supper
Tuesday, February 5, 2008 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Hosted by the Men’s Group.
  All you can eat - Invite your friends and neighbors!

Adults $6.00

Children $4.00 (9 years and under)
Tickets on sale Sunday mornings
in Pearson Hall during coffee hour or at the door.

Help is needed for this event (Women are welcome!).
Contact Wayne Brammeier at 288-7890
or Lance Greve 654-8218.
Jan. 7, 2009 - Epiphany
As the new year comes, our old news is moved to the archive.

For the most complete schedule of events this month, please see the calendar.

On Jan. 18, the parish will conduct its annual meeting. There will be a 9 a.m. joint Eucharist conducted followed by the meeting. All parishioners are requested to attend.
Schedule
Sunday
9 a.m.: Holy Eucharist
(Rite II, sung)

9 a.m.: Church School

Other groups meet periodically. Check the calendar for details.

Mondays
6:45 pm: Boy Scout Troop 31

Tuesdays
10:00 am, the first Tuesday of the month: Holy Eucharist, conducted by Fr. George Pence

10 a.m. every Tuesday:  Julian of Norwich Prayer Group (LL Classroom)
Prayer requests

Thursdays 
6:00 pm: Knitting Class
7:30 p.m.: Choir Practice

For a more complete schedule, see this month's calendar above.


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