St Andrews Newsletter
Letter From Father Joe and Nancy Mikel
To the good people and friends of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church,
St. Andrew’s Church has been in an ‘in-between’ time for six and a half years. Now begins a return to what might be called ‘normal’ time where your priest lives here, works here, and is only a hop, skip, and a jump from church, or the hospital or your favorite coffee house for personal time to talk about ‘stuff’.
Nancy and I have been a part of that ‘in-between’ time. You made us feel like family where we were just your priest and partner worshiping together each Sunday and having time after church in fellowship at coffee hour.
Doing the work of parish life fell mostly on you during this ‘in-between’ time. In fact you figured it out. When a need presented itself, you called the church and the right person stepped in and the need was met. Wow! You did it. You grew into knowing what to do, how to do it and when to do it. Sure, you shared with the Interim Priest what was going on and stepped aside for the priest to do what priests do, but things weren’t just dropped or missed.
Nancy and I thank you for being with us in a way that has been just wonderful. It’s nice to feel accepted on such short notice and allowed ‘in’, even warmly welcomed ‘in’ without hesitation or question.
But of course that’s who you are. That mission statement on your web site is real. It’s actually real and not just boiler-plate words, “To share God’s Love with faith, hope, and trust by welcoming all”. Nancy and I got to be a part of that – so Thank You!
Our last Sunday is October 12th. Come and let us thank you in person. We are excited for you. We are your biggest cheer leaders. Love can often be an innocuous word devoid of depth and soul. For us, though, we truly love you and thank you for who you are and what you have meant for us.
With love and Godspeed,
Fr. Joe and Nancy
Welcome Dinner
We will be hosting an informal welcome dinner for our incoming priest-in-charge, Fr Tom, on November 1st. Sign-up sheets will be available closer to time.
Service Time Change
A reminder that we will be returning to 10 am services on Sunday, October 5th.
Letter of Thanks
We’ve received another letter of thanks for the school supply drive.
St Andrews Congregation,
Thank you so much for your continued support of the students every fall at Satsop School. Your donations are such a blessing to everyone here. May you be blessed for your generosity!
Love,
Satsop School and Tiffany Osgood
Altar Flower Offering Openings
If anyone is interested in donating altar flowers, there are openings for November 16th, November 23rd, and December 7th. The donation does not need to be a professional arrangement and could be flowers or foliage from your own garden. Either way, please contact Suzanne Heirholzer or call the office if you are interested!
Well-Wishes
Parishioner Kirsten Anderson is currently recovering from an accident in a facility in Bremerton. Anyone who wants to call her with good wishes can do so at 360-743-1083.
Holiday Bazaar
The Holiday Bazaar November 8th. In the meantime, ready your knitting needles, wood-working tools, and the like! We are also taking donations of baked goods, books, plants, and gently used kitchen items, as well as fall and holiday decor. There will be a lunch provided and a chance to win at the yearly quilt raffle.
Safe Church Training
As per Diocese guidelines, all church keyholders are required to undergo Safe Church Training. We will be holding a training session on November 15th from 9 am to 2 pm. A light lunch will be provided. If you are a keyholder, please RSVP via the sign up sheet on the bulletin board.
Food Bank Reminder
We are still collecting egg cartons, as well as other items for the food bank, especially protein.
Camp Huston Events
October 30th–November 2nd—Autumn Art Retreat
November 27th–30th—Thanksgiving Family Camp
December 4th–7th—Quilter’s Holiday
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: JoAnne A, Bob A, Mason A, the members of the AA and NA groups, Marsha, Sara, Dom Philip Bernard, Louise B, Ginger H, Mike A, Don & Judy M, Danny S, Maurice F Jr, Paul & Susie T, Dianne M, Muriel, Richard H, Pat M, Michael R, Debby M, Lorene H, Lisa N, Dennis D, Elaine P, Mike A, Annette P, Cheyenne B.
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.
September
Anniversaries: Doug & Merry Jo Z, Rob & Denise C, JoAnn & Bob A, Maria & Tim B
Birthdays: Shaen D, Anne B, Glenn S, Erich S, Dennis D, Joshua B, Eric H, Will S
October
Anniversaries: Larry & Judie S, Dennis & Barbara D
Birthdays: Erin C, Dorothy B, Sherri H, Alice K, Michelle T, Annette P, Jane P, Marley S, Ruth K, Richard W, Kathy A, Susan D, James I
Church Calendar
September
- September 24th—Evening Prayer at 6:15 pm
- September 25th—Building and Grounds meeting from 10 am to 11 am
October
- October 1st—Evening Prayer at 6:15 pm
- October 5th—Return to 10 am service; Blessing of the Animals
- October 8th—Evening Prayer at 6:15 pm
- October 9th— Building and Grounds meeting from 10 am to 11 am
- October 19th— Tom Sramek, Jr’s first service
- October 22nd—Vestry meeting from 7 pm to 9 pm
- October 23rd— Building and Grounds meeting from 10 am to 11 am