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VOLUME 26 | ISSUE 6 JUNE 2021
The
Net The Monthly Newsletter of
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Burke, Virginia
PRIEST-IN-CHARGE
THE REV. WILL PACKARD
will@standrews.net
Dear Friends in Christ, We have yearned for our communal and corporate
worship and, in particular, the Eucharist. When two or
This Sunday, May 30th, we three are gathered, there is a particular presence of
celebrate Trinity Sunday and the Spirit. I encourage you, as you are able, to feel this
then head into Ordinary Time. in community. We just might find it is like coming to an
How wonderful it would be to be oasis in the midst of a long trek through a desert.
“ordinary” again. June 6th, we will hold all three
weekend services indoors! While we will still follow After worship and after gathering, we go back into
some recommendations, it is a joyful feeling. In our the world. Our increasing busyness and desire to do
lives, many things are going back to “ordinary.” things we have not been able to do in a while are
However, the Gospel calls us to be anything but welcome distractions. However, we are called not into
ordinary. ordinary, but into the extraordinary! Each and every
week we are sent out “to do the work (God) has given
Much of our world opened up with the relaxing of us to do.” As we return or go into our lives anew, how
Executive Order 72 and with CDC guidance may we live with this new-found experience and
adjustments. We are each on our own journey to re- faith?
opening and we have each experienced this journey
differently during the pandemic. We recognize that Let us go into the world rejoicing in the power of the
some parts of the world continue to suffer as if it were Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia!
the early days of the pandemic. We recognize that it
may feel weird, strange, or at least different as we I look forward to seeing you in-person and online this
begin to take masks off, go to in-person events, and weekend. If you are traveling, prayers for safe travels.
even come back into church. How has our faith
journey taken a similar route and how will it continue. Faithfully yours,
According to a report from the Pew Forum on Religion
& Public Life, faith was reported as increasing in the
United States during the pandemic. Perhaps, with
some of the illusion of control lifted, we turned to God
and our Savior Christ on whom we may rely. How has
your faith changed during the pandemic? As we
return to more and more in-person events and
worship at St. Andrew’s, how might this change be
shared in community? Even if your faith has faltered,
there is something in Christian covenant community
that our hearts desire.
Vestry News | Preschool News | Outreach | Announcements | Prayer List
Upcoming Events | Lectionary Readings | Parish Birthdays
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Worship Services
Wednesday @ 9:30 AM VESTRY NEWS
Saturday @ 6:00 PM
Sunday @ 8:00 & 10:00 AM SENIOR WARDEN
DOUG WOOD
Bible Study srwarden@standrews.net
Wednesday @ 10:30 AM
Sunday @ 9:00 AM Last Sunday we celebrated Pentecost, the festival celebrating the
gift of the Holy Spirit’s power to proclaim the risen Christ. That same
Sunday School (Outside) power is among us as our regathering and reconnecting continues
Sunday @ 11:15 a.m. apace. The results of our recent parish survey indicate a strong
interest in being able to worship inside our building.
• June 6th
On June 6, we will celebrate our 10:00 a.m. service inside the Nave for the first time since
March, 2020. We are now permitted to sing inside the building, and we can also resume
Coffee Hour and other indoor activities. In order to make these events happen, however,
we will continue to need your assistance.
Whether you are interested in being an usher, greeter, worship leader, assisting with
fellowship, or feel a calling to some other ministry, there is a place and a need for your
time and talents at St. Andrew’s. Please contact us at worship@standrews.net if you feel
called to serve. We look forward to more opportunities to worship, love and serve our
neighbors, One Together.
PRESCHOOL NEWS
PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR
TAMI PHILLIPS
preschool@standrews.net | (703) 455-8458
As we close out this year of preschool, I just want to say thank you
to the church staff, preschool staff, preschool board, vestry,
parishioners, and leadership of Will and Colleen. Your
encouragement has been overwhelming. It has allowed us to carry
out the ministry we were called to do.
This pandemic preschool experiment is coming to a close. While it has been difficult at
times, it has been refreshing to look at things differently. Our staff had to think outside the
box and then think outside the box
again! Thank you for your support,
love, and prayers!
Recently, I went to Staples to pick up
an order and was greeted by the
manager Happy who told me they
Net Submissions
were giving schools classroom
If you have an article for the
supplies. I thought we would receive a
Monthly Net, please email it to
box of supplies. Staples donated over
Emily (emily@standrews.net)
$1,000 in supplies to our preschool.
no later than the 20th of the
Here is a picture of the generous
month. All submissions are
donations we received. We were so
subject to approval.
happy to be able to share our
donations with Amy Dutton for VBS.
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OUTREACH
ECHO
Jewell Gould & Jonathan Withington | outreach@standrews.net
You can help ECHO with a couple of clicks! In addition to assistance with food and housing costs, ECHO currently helps
families with children by providing children's clothing and hygiene supplies. ECHO needs donations of baby diapers,
feminine hygiene products, specific kinds of baby formula, children's and teen clothing, especially pajamas, sneakers,
shorts, and hoodies. ECHO maintains a wish-list on the Amazon.com. Locating the wish list on the Amazon site is
challenging, so we suggest starting at ECHO's homepage at www.echo-inc.org and clicking on the link to Amazon.
Thank You
Andrea Hellier | outreach@standrews.net
Thank you, St. Andrew’s parishioners, for
your support. ECHO’s Treats for Mom was a
huge success. Two hundred beautiful bags
were delivered to ECHO for mothers using
ECHO services this month.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vacation Bible School
Amy Dutton | amy@standrews.net
Vacation Bible School (July 26th-30th) is our camp for kids ages 3½ to rising 4th graders.
We start each morning at 9:00 a.m. and spend the day making crafts, playing, signing, and
listening to Bible stories until pick-up at 12:00 p.m. Classes will mostly take place outside,
each class in a different area each day. Cost is $30/child ($65 family max). Money &
registration due by June 30th.
This year will be smaller than previous camps, with a cap of 50 campers. So, if you want to
join us this summer, sign up now.
We are still in need of volunteers to make sure this year’s camp runs smoothly.
Volunteers and campers can both register here.
Depending on what is recommended (for schools) at the time of VBS, masks may be
required. We will let you know before camp starts.
Connie W.
Carol Matovick Cyndi Wildberger
Prayer List Larry Dickerson
Anne Huss
Doris James
Heike Mayer
Mary J. Moses
Karan Wright
Jen Blair Dale Dickey Claire Johns Pam
Tina Boyd Katie Durso Tom Kelly Terry Peel
John and Janet Carver Garson Olivia Kertesz Charles Petty
Brendan Cizek Rachel Gordon Jack Keyser Theo Pickeral
Sheri Cizek Lori Hardin Janet Keyser Phil Purdom
Carol Cobb Bill Hartig Nancy Knight Ann Riley
Edward Hugh Brian Henderson Lisa Lavery Susan Scott
Chris Conrad Susan Henderson Dave Lewis Lloyd Sterling
Gloria Covington Robert Hooper Marie Lichaa Douglas Taggart
Theresa DelConte Linda and Ed Hunter Nan Little Mike Tapper
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Re-Gathering Update
Will Packard | will@standrews.net
As of May 28, 2021, Governor Northam’s 7th Amended Executive Order 72 is relaxed and the Diocese of Virginia has
relaxed most pastoral directives with the pandemic. Two remaining requirements are to refrain from the Common Cup at
Communion and to wear masks with those who are unvaccinated in pastoral care visitation settings.
We are beginning to see most social distancing and masks requirements dropped or relaxed except for in some settings
such as public transit and healthcare facilities. We have a strong vestry and a regathering team which has been
discussing and planning our return to indoor, in-person worship. On June 5/6, we look forward to holding indoor services
for all three services! For the time being, please know that we are looking to walk the middle road and keeping in mind our
worship services will not require vaccination to attend. Please note the following for our indoor worship and we invite you
to come with these considerations in mind:
• Masks will be required for now for those 2 and older following the CDC recommendation that masks be worn in
congregate settings.
• We will follow social distancing and limit attendance for a period.
• Eucharist will be given in one kind (bread) and we receive the fullness of the Eucharist in one kind.
• Singing is permitted!
• Hymnals, Prayer Books, and Bibles are in the Pews.
• We will sanitize the space between worship services.
• Children are welcome at all services. Our childcare staff will return June 13.
• We will have a traffic pattern flow for entering and exiting the building.
• Stay tuned for coffee hour and fellowship opportunities.
• You may sit in small groups of others who are vaccinated or who are in your “pod.”
• Please be patient and continue to listen for further updates, especially as health metrics improve.
Currently, Fairfax County’s transmission rate is 2.5 per 100,000 people and our surrounding vicinities are at comparably
low rates of transmission. We do not let our guard down entirely with this news, but risk levels are very low!
We continue to pray for guidance during the pandemic and give thanks for this opportunity to regather in-person.
Thank You!
Betsy Cotten & Martha Turner | worship@standrews.net
Let’s all give a giant thank you and well done to our faithful Acolyte Coordinators, Jess Speaker and Ted Burkhalter. The
Speaker’s and the Burkhalter’s are moving out of the area and we are sad to say farewell. We wish them God’s blessing as
they journey to new places and new ministries.
St. Andrew’s Endowment Fund
Pete Kirkham | endowment@standrews.net
“People have made at least a start at understanding the meaning of life when they plant trees under which they know full
well they will never sit.” -theologian D. Elton Trueblood
All of us, in different ways, hope to make an enduring positive impact upon our church family, our community, and even
the world. We must decide how best to leverage our time and treasure, and it can be challenging to think long-term. What
action can we take today – what seeds can we plant – that will benefit generations to come?
St. Andrew’s Endowment Fund provides an opportunity for you to make a lasting impact on the future of the congregation.
Your giving can be directed to support overall operations, or be targeted to fund area(s) that interest you, be it bolstering
outreach, enriching worship and music, improving our facilities, or to an area that you specify.
Gifts can be made during one’s lifetime, or through a planned gift, such as a bequest in a will or as a memorial to honor a
friend or relative. The gift you give today can truly make an impact that will last for decades. Reflect upon all that St.
Andrew’s gives to you, and consider planting a tree that will not only bear fruit now but for generations to come.
For more information contact Pete Kirkham, Endowment Board Chairman, members, Alice Redman, David Nies, JR
Robinson, and Pam Rozelsky.
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Meet Father Will L ECTIONARY R EADINGS
Jen Koerner and Woody Browne | fellowship@standrews.net (www.lectionarypage.net)
Father Will would like to meet with each and every one of our parishioners. Now that the JUNE 6, 2021
weather is warmer, both virtual and in-person outdoor options will be offered. Each 2nd Sunday after Pentecost
meeting (up to 10 people) will be in the mornings (10:00 a.m.) and evenings (7:30 p.m.) on 1 Samuel 8:4-11, (12-15), 16-20,
Mondays and Tuesdays. A Sign-Up Genius has been created, so pick a time that works (11:14-15)
best for you/your family and sign up here to schedule a meeting. We hope you take Psalm 138
advantage of this time to meet and chat with our Priest-in-Charge. 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
Mark 3:20-35
Stewardship Volunteers JUNE 13, 2021
Brian Jones & Karan Wright | stewardship@standrews.net 3rd Sunday after Pentecost
1 Samuel 15:34-16:13
The Stewardship committee is looking for 5-6 volunteers to be part of this year’s Psalm 20
committee, participate in monthly meetings, and to plan/implement Stewardship events. 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, [11-13],
Strong communications skills and a desire to make a difference in the lives of others and 14-17
the St. Andrew’s community are the key attributes that we are seeking for Stewardship, Mark 4:26-34
along with a strong calling in faith to make a difference! Please contact Brian Jones or
Karan Wright if you would like to participate in this important part of ministry! No JUNE 20, 2021
experience necessary! We just need some folks to help us with creative fundraising, and to 4th Sunday after Pentecost
grow our church for now and for the future. 1 Samuel 17: (1a, 4-11, 19-23),
32-49
Psalm 9:9-20
UPCOMING EVENTS 2 Corinthians 6:1-13
Mark 4:35-41
JUNE 6, 2021 JUNE 27, 2021
5th Sunday after Pentecost
Graduate Sunday 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27
Emily Nein | emily@standrews.net Psalm 130
Congratulations to everyone graduating this summer! Graduate Sunday is June 6th this 2 Corinthians 8:7-15
year, and we would love to know about your accomplishments and what your future Mark 5:21-43
plans are. So, if you are graduating this summer, please email Emily with your name, your
parents’ names, where you are graduating from, where you are going next, what you
majored in, and a photo. Due date: Sunday, May 30th.
Also, we have a little gift for our High School seniors, so be sure to show up this Sunday for
a special treat.
JUNE 13, 2021
Welcome the Rev. S. “Suresh” Sureshkumar
Will Packard | will@standrews.net
With our increased technological abilities, we welcome, all the
way from Sri Lanka, the Reverend S. Sureshkumar. Fr. Suresh,
recently at the Virginia Theological Seminary working on his
doctorate, is a professor and lecturer of New Testament at
The Theological College of Lanka, and serves as priest
associate at the Church of Ceyloy in the Diocese of Colombo.
We will be able to hear him preach in the sanctuary and online
and are grateful for this opportunity.
As you may have read in the news, this area of the world is
hitting a hard third wave of Covid-19. Hospitals are full,
supplies are short, and food is often not available. The plate offering for Sunday, June
13th, will go towards those in need in Sri Lanka which may include seminarians, a remote
farming community hit particularly hard, and others in particular need. You may donate
with “Suresh” in the memo line, give online and designate “plate” on the weekend of June
12/13, or put money not marked as pledge in the offertory plates which will be outside the
sanctuary during those services. Please join us as we welcome Suresh!
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JUNE BIRTHDAYS
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
Emily Steele Barbara Klix Anna Pohlmann Lauren Bowdren Gene Girondo
Carolyn Keller Adam Withington Margaret Reagan Nolan Valliere
Julia Kosowski
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Hannah McKinley David MacLean Todd McKeever Carl Jones Peggy Fink
Will Packard
13 14 FLAG DAY 15 16 17 18 19
Sarah Jones Alex Reba Christopher Brady Stephanie Emert
Isaac Burkhalter Sherry Slawski Julia Sleeper
Lori Foster
20 FATHER’S DAY 21 SUMMER BEGINS 22 23 24 25 26
Karen DeMarco Kelly Withington Frederick Kajumba- Anne Brannam Tony Faison
Kalema
Kit Thompson Rich Richardson
Maggie McKinley
Erin Rhoads
27 28 29 30
Barbara Eckman Chris Hauge Alice Roerig
Brendan Stuck Shelby Locke
Don’t see your name on your birthday? Let us know!
Contact Emily (emily@standrews.net) and we’ll get you added to the list.
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DIRECTORY
Clergy & Staff 2021 Vestry
The Rev. Will Packard | Priest-in-Charge Doug Wood | Senior Warden
will@standrews.net srwarden@standrews.net
The Rev. Coleen Schiefelbein | Assistant Priest Darren Williams | Junior Warden
colleen@standrews.net jrwarden@standrews.net
Christie Dasher | Register
Michelle Ramsdell | Parish Administrator register@standrews.net
michelle@standrews.net
Bo Zagurski | Treasurer
Emily Nein | Communications Director treasurer@standrews.net
emily@standrews.net
Woody Browne & Jen Koerner | Fellowship
Amy Dutton | Director of Family Ministry fellowship@standrews.net
amy@standrews.net Christie Dasher & Stacey Peters | Formation
formation@standrews.net
Aaron Goen | Director of Music
aaron@standrews.net Jewell Gould & Jonathan Withington | Outreach
outreach@standrews.net
Tami Phillips | Preschool Director
preschool@standrews.net Brian Jones & Karan Wright | Stewardship
stewardship@standrews.net
Carlos Guzman | Sexton Betsy Cotten & Martha Turner | Welcome & Worship
sexton@standrews.net welcome@standrews.net & worship@standrews.net
Stephanie Emert | Youth Representative
youthrep@standrews.net
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
6509 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA 22015
www.standrews.net | (703) 455-2500
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