St Andrews Newsletter
June
Memorial Service for Pat Schaeffer
The memorial service for Pat Schaeffer will be here at St Andrews on Saturday, July 5th at 11 am, with a reception to follow at 1 pm. Donations can be made in memory of Pat to the following organizations:
- House of Initia Nova, OSB: house initianova.org/supportus-us/
- Union Gospel Mission of Grays Harbor: ugmgraysharbor.org/givingoptions
Flowers may also be sent to St. Andrew’s on the day of the memorial service
All-Parish Breakfast Results
As those of you who attended the breakfast this past week know, there were three questions asked as part of the morning’s activity. The results are listed below:
Question 1: Are you a cradle (born into) Episcopalian?
| Yes | 15 |
| No | 20 |
Question 2: What denomination were you when you first started attending?
| Church of England | 2 |
| Roman Catholic | 6 |
| Presbyterian | 1 |
| Lutheran | 2 |
| Nothing | 2 |
| Evangelical | 1 |
| Baptist | 1 |
| Methodist | 4 |
Question 3: What brought you to St. Andrews and when?
| Church Search; February 2025 | Friend; 1978 |
| I moved with my son to Aberdeen 2018. I knew no one, St Andrews Beckoned and it’s been the best community | What brought me was the structure, liturgy, and an honest and apparent love for the community. First came about 3 weeks ago |
| Father Don! | My wife |
| Moved to Cosmopolis in 2021 | Lifelong Episcopalian |
| I was attending my ex-husband’s church then his cousin’s church, both of which were not for me. So I came home to St Andrews in 1991 | A census taker who was a member of St Andrew’s introduced my mother to Rev Norris Twitchell. The rest is history |
| My wife; 1979 | Husband |
| It’s our church; 1997 | My parents brought me here when I was born |
| Work brought me to the area | Retired; moved to area in 2018 |
| I moved to Aberdeen and was looking for an Episcopal Church | Moved to Washington from Texas. This church felt holy and friendly |
| 1986 when the church in Hoquiam closed | Moved to the Harbor |
| Inspired by church service, All Saints Chapel and Trinity School | Moved to Aberdeen, living with daughter and grandson |
| I moved to Hoquiam in Jan 2023 and knew from St Ben’s in Lacey that St Andrews was solid. | In January 2025 I decided to return to church, and was glad to find a welcoming Episcopal parish in Aberdeen |
| We moved here 20 years ago, saw the red doors, and were welcomed in immediately | Family move |
| Shari Goretti brought me here in 1998 | Audrey Dominoski; 1971 |
| The Holy Spirit via Fr Dale | Divorce; 1999 |
| Similar church architecture as church in Europe | I’m an Episcopalian now; 1997 |
We will be having another all-parish breakfast on the fourth Sunday of July and August. On those days, there will be a shorter service, followed by a light breakfast. Those signed up for coffee hour will be hosts, and everyone else is encouraged to bring sides, such as fruit, boiled eggs, muffins, or juice.
Youth Sailing Trip
The diocese is putting on another Youth Sailing Trip this summer form August 27th–30th. Rising freshmen and seniors in high school are invited to come learn about navigation and marine biology, as well as search for whales, engage in community building, create music and prayer and even help sail the ship. Those interested should visit youth-saiiling-trip-2025.eventbrite.com. Cost is $250, with sibling discounts and scholarships available.
Prayer List Update
We will be updating the prayer list that goes on bulletins and newsletters at the end of June. If there are any changes or additions you’d like to make, or if you would like to ensure that someone on the list stays on it, please contact the office at 360-533-2511 or email standrewsgh@comcast.net
Recycling Donations
Dean McNee has kindly donated the proceeds of his recycling venture to St Andrews, along with the following note:
This was Norm Adams’ pet project. He’s been gone awhile and too soon.
-Dean McNee”
Letter of Thanks
Joy Dorsch has written the church a letter in thanks for using our space for her most recent concert:
Dear St. Andrews Church,
Thank you for the use of your beautiful church for our recital. We are so very appreciative to sing in this wonderful space.
Thank you,
-Joy Dorsch
Camp Huston Events
August 11–14th—Summer Craft Camp
October 30th–November 2nd—Autumn Art Retreat
November 27th–30th—Thanksgiving Family Camp
December 4th–7th—Quilter’s Holiday
A Piece of History
From the Daily World:
May 26, 1990
Bishop Vincent Warner of the Diocese of Olympia will be the speaker next Friday night at the Centennial Dinner at St Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Aberdeen.
St Andrew’s became as a missionary church in the 19th century when the Rev. Dr. Reuben Denton Nevius, a circuit rider priest, as the prime mover.
The congregation was meeting in the Methodist church at First and F streets. A rectory was built at Third and I, on lots given the parish by Samuel Benn and J. M. Weatherwax. The first church was consecrated in 1895 at the present site, First and G on property also donated by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Benn
Coffee Hour
We are in need of coffee hour hosts for several upcoming Sundays. If you are interested, the sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board across from the kitchen.
Prayer Chain
If you, a friend, or a family member are in need of prayer, please contact Laurel Sheffield with the details you are comfortable sharing at laurelcsheffield@gmail.com or 859-457-0550 (text only) and your request will be passed on to the congregation to be lifted in prayer. Prayer requests will initially go out through the church’s email, but if you want to make sure to receive Laurel’s emails going forward, make sure to add hir email address to your address book!
PRAYER LISTS
The following is a list of people for whom our prayers are asked. For the sick, lonely, and suffering; for those who mourn, and for those who rejoice, and others: Sally K, JoAnne A, Bob A, Mason A, the members of the AA and NA groups, Mert T, Marsha, Sara, Joseph, Melissa E, Gary E, Joan M, Irv C, Dom Philip Bernard, Shawn M, Louise B, Sydney D, Grace R, Ginger H, Lorene H, Donna C, Chris C, Dennis D, Mike A, Bruce R, Marsha S, Jill B, Elaine P, Don & Judy M, Tina, Ryland, Michael B, Natalie H, Danny S, Mark B, John, Byron, Mary, Tom & Denise R, Maurice F Jr, Paul & Susie T, Darleen G, John L, Alice & Gunter B, Dianne M, Michael, Muriel, Richard H, Pat M, and Debby M, as well as Tom, Joanna, all the friends and family of Pat Schaeffer, and Terrin D.
Those in current military service: Andrew Roth, Breanne Gunther, Ian Gunther, Nicole Hyde, Jordan Bush, Josh Sindorf, Madison Sylvester, Brandon Roeseler, Casey Sindorf.
Prayers for Israel, Gaza, and the Middle East: Loving and liberating Creator, send your healing Spirit upon all involved in the current conflict and violence in the Middle East. Comfort those who mourn or who have been harmed by brutality. Stand with those who are fearful. Protect and provide for the powerless and the vulnerable. Inspire a spirit of forbearance and understanding within all and uphold those who even now work for a just and durable peace. In the name of Christ. Amen.
Anniversaries: Alan & Sue M, the Dunavants
Birthdays: Megan C, Roman T, Buck C, Gayla B, Rene’ M, Marsha S, Grace B
Church Calendar and Events
July
- July 2nd—Evening Prayer at 6:15 pm
- July 5th—Service for Pat Schaeffer at 11 am, reception at 1 pm
- July 6th—School Supply Ingathering begins
- July 9th—Evening Prayer at 6:15 pm
- July 16th—Evening Prayer at 6:15 pm
- July 23rd—Evening Prayer at 6:15 pm
- July 27th—All Parish Breakfast after service
- July 30th—Evening Prayer at 6:15 pm
August
- August 6th—Evening Prayer at 6:15 pm
- August 10th—Scholarship Car Wash
- August 13th—Evening Prayer at 6:15 pm
- August 16th—Summer Fest
- August 20th—Evening Prayer at 6:15 pm
- August 24th—All Parish Breakfast; School Supply Ingathering ends