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Shining the Light
Welcoming. Growing. Caring. All with Joyous Hearts.
Announcements for March 4, 2020
THIS SUNDAY AT FROM OUR RECTOR: THE REV. DOROTA WRIGHT-
ST. ANDREW'S PRUSKI
Dear ones,
As concerns mount about the possible spread of coronavirus,
you'll notice a few changes here at St. Andrew's as we do our
part to keep you safe and healthy while at church.
First, you'll soon see hand sanitizer bottles in all gathering
spaces, including the nave. Please use them whenever you're
at church and don't have ready access to a sink and hand soap.
Second, we're adjusting how we share Christ's Peace with one
another during the service. As the diocesan guidelines below
suggest, a fist bump, elbow bump, and friendly wave are all
8:00 AM acceptable ways to greet one another in the name of the Lord.
Contemplative Worship You may also simply say, "Peace be with you" to fellow
9:00 AM worshipers and greet them with a smile. On a related note, I
Adult Choir urge you to limit hand-to-hand touching as much as possible
10:00 AM when we gather, especially if you start to develop cold or flu
Choral and Family Worship symptoms.
11:15 AM
Children's Choir Rehearsal Third, we are no longer practicing intinction, which is the
12:00 PM churchy word for dipping the communion bread into the wine
St. Andrew's Players before consuming it. Studies consistently show that intinction
rehearsals is less hygienic than drinking from the common cup because
12:00PM the bread has much more contact with one's hand than wine
Your Faith, Your Life session does with one's lips. One study found that people who receive
communion via the common cup as often as daily are not at
higher risk of infection compared with persons who do not
READINGS FOR receive communion at all. Our chalice bearers at St. Andrew's
will use best practices as identified by the CDC, including
SUNDAY: wiping the interior and exterior rim of the chalice between
The Second Sunday communicants, using a clean cloth for each service, and
rotating both the chalice and the cloth during use to further
in Lent diminish risk of disease transmission. That said, in the
Episcopal Church, communion in one kind is considered a full
First Reading: communion, so if you prefer to not drink wine you can still
Genesis 12:1-4a make a full communion each Sunday by simply receiving the
bread. The way to indicate your desire to not receive wine is
Psalm 121 to place your arms across your chest.
Second Reading: Lastly, because I distribute the bread, I will not be shaking
hands on Sunday mornings, and I will use a 70% alcohol-based
Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
hand sanitizer before I set the table for communion. As much
as I love hugs and handshakes, I love you and your health
more, and I recognize that my first responsibility is for your
Gospel:
safety.
John 3:1-17
Thank you all for your patience and participation in these
Scheduled to serve practices!
this Sunday as Lay Love,
Ministers and Rev. Dorota+
Counters
Diocesan Guidelines Addressing Parishioners Concerns about
Flu and the Coronavirus
8:00 AM
Crucifer:
Cullen Thomas
Prayer Leader:
Susan Thomas
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
This Sunday, March 8, we spring forward an hour. Enjoy the
Server:
extra daylight in the evening!
Robert McCabe
10:00 AM
Crucifer:
Matt Armstrong
Server:
Mary Lynn Rynkiewicz
Lector:
Tom Cassidy
Emelina Scott
Ushers:
John Williams
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Torch Bearer:
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WOMEN'S HISTORY SPOTLIGHT
Chalice Bearer: March is Women's History Month, so for the next four
Not Filled Wednesdays Shining the Light will feature the stories of
faithful women who have shaped the Church as we know it.
Counters: Today we lift up the stories of two martyrs, Perpetua and her
Ted Edwards companion Felicity, whose feast day is this coming Saturday,
Warren Marton March 7. The following is a summary of her story as written in
Lesser Feasts and Fasts.
Unlocking/Lockup Vibia Perpetua was a young widow who, along with her
companion Felicity, was preparing for baptism near the turn of
Duty Officer: the third century in Carthage. At the time, Emperor Septimius
Severus issued a decree that all persons must sacrifice to the
divinity of the emperor. Christians refused to do this and were
Ted Edwards (Open/close on
imprisoned under terrible conditions as a consequence.
Mar. 8 & 9)
Jean Lynn At her public hearing, Perpetua boldly declared "I am a
Christian." She and her companions were sent to the arena to
be mangled by wild animals, including a leopard, a boar, and a
bear. Perpetua is said to have cried out to her companions,
St. Andrew's "Stand fast in the faith and love one another. And do not let
what we suffer be a stumbling block to you."
Episcopal Church
The Rev. Dorota Eventually all were put to death by the sword. The report of
Perpetua's gruesome death concludes, "Perhaps so great a
Wright-Pruski,
woman, feared by the unclean spirit, could not have been
Rector killed unless she so willed it."
O God the King of saints, you strengthened your servants
Quick Links: Perpetua and Felicity and their companions to make a good
confession, staunchly resisting, for the cause of Christ, the
St. Andrew's Website claims of human affection, and encouraging one another in
their time of trial: Grand that we who cherish their blessed
memory may share their pure and steadfast faith, and win
with them the palm of victory; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever. Amen.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PROGRESS
Our Growing Seasons Capital Campaign officially concludes in
October of this year, and donations continue to come in every
month from those who have made pledges to elevator and
renovation effort. Because we anticipate all work on the
elevator being completed by mid-May, we ask those who have
not yet fulfilled their pledge to consider whether they might
be able to fulfill it by the time our final bill is due to our
contractor in May. This will minimize the amount we will need
to borrow as a bridge loan to carry us through until the capital
campaign concludes in the fall.
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Thank you to all those who are continuing their commitment to
this project, as well as to those who have already fulfilled
their pledge! We could not to any of this without your
generosity and support. Thank you!
If you have not yet contributed to the Capital Campaign, it is
not too late to join this effort! Checks can be made out to St.
Andrew's with "Capital Campaign" in the memo line.
ADULT FORUM: WAY OF LOVE
This Lent please join us in an Adult Forum where we learn
more about Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's "Way of Love."
This five-week series will focus on the seven core principles of
the Way of Love (Turn, Learn, Pray, Worship, Bless, Go, and
Rest) that will help us live a more authentic Jesus Centered
Life. The series will run Wednesdays during Lent from 6:30-
8:30 p.m., with a shared simple supper from 6:30-7:00 p.m. A
SignUp Genius has been created so we can share with the
planning of the simple supper--
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094aadaf29a3f94-
wayoflove. Also, please let Ana White
(anazeliaoxw@gmail.com) know if you would like to attend and
if you need childcare for younger children.
Way of Love session #1, 3/4
Way of Love session #2, 3/11
Way of Love session #3, 3/18
Way of Love session #4, 3/25
Way of Love session #5, 4/1 SIGN UP FOR FESTIVE BISHOP'S VISITATION AND CONFIRMATION COFFEE HOUR Please plan to join us for a festive coffee hour on March 22 celebrating the Bishop's visit and confirmation of parishioners. Please let us know what light refreshment you can bring to contribute to this joyful celebration. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board. Questions? Contact Corttney Roan at cpenb@yahoo.com. FAMILY MINISTRY Dear ones, Welcome to a holy Lent! What a beautiful morning we enjoyed together last Sunday as we walked prayerfully into Lent together. We listened to Matthew's account of the time Jesus spends in the wilderness after his baptism, and the story of his temptations by the devil. We thought together about what Jesus' time of prayer and fasting must have been like, about his confrontation with the devil, and how that relates to our own lives as we journey through our own time of prayer and fasting in Lent. We emphasized to each other that Lent is a time for us to focus more, on our relationship with God and with ourselves and with our loved ones. Together, we wrote a covenant to help us commit to our version of a holy Lent, to listen more and to pray more. Here are some of the things we wrote down: -say one kind thing each day to my family -spend ten minutes praying each day -say one thing I'm grateful for each day -eat less sugar, eat more peas! -read more -clean my room -give up meat Thank you for your generous spirits and for your dedication to making our Lent as prayerful as possible. I support us all in our Lenten commitment and cannot wait to check in together this Sunday. We will sing, pray and listen to God's word as we journey along in Lent!
In God's love, Carolyn+ The Rev. Dr. Carolyn Rosen ST. ANDREW'S PLOT AGAINST HUNGER GARDEN Exciting news! Spring is rapidly approaching and we plan to kick off our 2020 growing season in the St. Andrew's garden on March 21, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Please mark your calendars. We plan to plant kale, collards and cabbage assuming the seedlings are ready. If we have time, we will also plant some radishes. All the proposed plantings are cold tolerant, early vegetables. If the weather does not cooperate, we will delay until the next Saturday, March 28. Please accept our sincere thanks for all your devoted help last year and we look forward to seeing you often again this year! AFAC SPRING GARDEN KICK-OFF The AFAC Spring Garden Kick-off is this Saturday, March 7 at Arlington Central Library from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. for all those interested. There will be a series of great presentations, information displays, and some hands-on demonstrations, such as, transplanting seedlings. TREE AND SCRUB PRUNING CLASS On Saturday, March 14, Kirsten Conrad, our Agricultural Extension Agent from Virginia Tech will be hosting a Tree and Scrub pruning class here at St. Andrew's starting at 10:00 a.m. with a short didactic class in the lounge followed by on-site demonstrations and an opportunity for hands on experience across the St. Andrews campus concentrating in the Apple Orchard. Everyone who wants to participate is encouraged to bring their pruning tools from home and they will be put to good use. FAREWELL FOR SUSAN LOBACHYOV -- RSVP REQUESTED All are invited to a special luncheon on Wednesday, March 11 at 11:30 a.m. as we give thanks for Susan Lobachyov's six years of ministry among us. Susan is stepping down as Parish Administrator, and her last day with us is March 12. We will miss her, and we wish her all the best! To help us better prepare for Susan's farewell, kindly RSVP to revdorota@gmail.com if you will be attending the luncheon. INTERMENT FOR MARY (HEATHER) FITZGERALD An interment for Heather FitzGerald, a long-time member of
St. Andrew's who died on February 28, 2019, has been scheduled at Arlington National Cemetery for March 20, 2020. Those who wish to attend are asked to arrive at the Administration Building by 1:15 p.m. The service is at 2:00 p.m., Rev. Dorota presiding. All are welcome. BISHOP'S VISITATION ON MARCH 22, 10:00 A.M. On Sunday, March 22, St. Andrew's welcomes The Rt. Rev. Ted Gulick. We will have one service that day at 10:00 a.m., which will include confirmation for those who have been preparing to make a commitment to the Episcopal faith. The service will be followed by a festive reception, hosted by our Welcome and Fellowship ministry. Join us! GLORIOUS COMPANIONS For March 12, Glorious Companions will NOT be meeting. ST. ANNE'S QUARTERLY MEETING ON TUESDAY, MARCH 10 The St. Anne's meeting will be held on March 10 at 11:30 a.m. in the lounge. The Rev. Dr. Carolyn Rosen, Director of Family Ministries and Assisting Priest, will give a presentation on her faith journey. Please bring a sandwich to be shared for the luncheon, in addition to a salad or dessert. Beverages will be provided. Everyone is welcome to come to enjoy the fellowship, and delicious luncheon. Hope to see you there. ST. ANDREW'S PLAYERS PRESENT THE WIZARD OF OZ March 13, 14, 15, 20 and 21
We're off to see the Wizard! Join the St. Andrew's Players for a delightful performance of this timeless family classic about a girl from Kansas, her dog, and their trip to a magical land. The cast and crew are putting in the final touches and are about ready to take the stage -- all they need is you! March 13 (7:30pm), 15 (3pm), 20 (7:30pm), and 21 (7:30pm): Regular Performances (no tickets required/suggested donation) Adults: $15 Children (age 12 & under): $10 March 14 (6:30pm dinner / 7:50pm show-only): Dinner Theater (tickets required) Adults: $30 Children (age 12 & under): $15 ** Seating is limited for the dinner theater, so please reserve your seat(s) via email no later than March 9 by emailing Tina Schneider at tmschneider2@gmail.com. Please specify "Dinner Theater" in the subject line, and provide your name, phone number, the number of adult and child tickets needed, any food allergies or restrictions and any seating requests. Questions about the show? Please visit https://standrewsarlington.org/the-wizard-of-oz for more information. ST MATTHIAS PARISH UPDATE See below photos from Pere Fred showing progress made in his new parish. You'll remember St. Andrew's made a special collection for his new parish in September 2018 during his last visit to us. We collected over $4,000 that Sunday and here we see the heartening results of our parish's generosity!!
COFFEE HOUR HOSTS NEEDED
Our coffee hours offer great opportunities for fellowship, but
they depend on kind volunteers. Please consider signing up to
host a coffee hour after an upcoming 8 AM or 10 AM service.
Hosts provide light refreshments (sweets, juice, etc.) and time
on their chosen Sunday morning. Those interested in hosting a
coffee hour can sign up via the Sign Up Central bulletin board
or webpage (https://standrewsarlington.org/signup-central/,
click "Coffee Hour Volunteers"). Hosting instructions are also
available in these locations. If you have any additional
questions about hosting, please contact Corttney Roan at
cpenb@yahoo.com. Thank you for your volunteerism!
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