Happy Birthday! And other news…

This weekend we celebrate Pentacost.

Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life
to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy
Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the
preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the
earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. Amen.

Please join us by wearing red to celebrate the season. We will be sharing birthday cake in the parish hall after each service.

We also remember Memorial Day, with prayers of peace. Altar flowers this Sunday are given by Phyllis Doughty in rememberance of those who died in service.

O Judge of the nations, we remember before you with grateful hearts the men and women of our country who in the day of decision ventured much for the liberties we now enjoy. Grant that we may not rest until all the people of this land share the benefits of true freedom and gladly accept its disciplines. This we ask in the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Other announcements!

NEXT SUNDAY IS TRINITY SUNDAY – June 3 – “Appreciation Sunday” we have our second part of Volunteer Appreciation for those whose work on outreach ministries, pastoral care ministries, parish administrative ministries and property care ministries. Join us. 

CHOIR PARTY -  Members of the choir will enjoy an “end of the season” party on Wednesday evening, June 6 at 6pm  in the parish hall.  

SPRING PARISH MEETING – After each service on Sunday, June 10, there will be a parish meeting in the church, to update the parish on financial matters and the annual budget. Please plan to attend.   

NEW FLOWER GUILD FORMING Jan Barnes and Mary Maker are calling you to join them if you are interested in arranging flowers for Sunday church. The Guild will arrange flowers for the high and holy days of the church year and decorate the church for Christmas and Easter. Contact Mary or Jan at mlmaker@abm-md.com or janbarnesc21@aol.com if you are interested in this ministry. 

ST. ANDREW’S PRESCHOOL OFFERS Summer Play Camp-August 20-24th.  9am-12pm.  The camp is open to 3 and 4 year olds.  $75.00 a week.  We will have a structured indoor and outdoor fun curriculum that will include daily activities that are age appropriate.  Daily Snack will be provided.  Please call St. Andrew’s Preschool at 301-862-1610, Carie at 301-904-7933, or email standrewsprek@yahoo.com if you have any questions.  

MUSIC – MUSIC – MUSIC! We’ll have more opportunity to enjoy music from our local talent again on June 10 at 7:30pm a program called “Sounds of Tomorrow”  and again on Saturday, June 16 at 7:30pm, “Two Rivers Harmony”.  We have a wonderful space for these musical events and we hope you’ll be present and bring a friend – or two!

And last but not least! Don’t forget to order your St. Andrew’s TShirts! Photos to come. Talk with Susan Bennett about ordering!

Yard Sale! Sunday News! Announcements!

Hello folks! Don’t forget this Saturday, May 19th is the Spring Yard Sale at St. Andrew’s. Rumor has it that stuff is already flying off the shelves. We’ll be there as long as there is something to sell. Come by, say hi, buy something!

Sunday is Recognition Sunday. Join us on Sunday May 20 as we recognize our students and our teachers and other adult and Sunday School helpers.  We will also recognize all our participants in Sunday Ministries for all they give to us throughout the year. 

NEXT SUNDAY IS PENTECOSTPlan to be here on Sunday, May 27 for a festive Pentecost celebration, when we celebrate the “birthday of the church”. Wear something red! and join us afterwards for special refreshments! (“Birthday cake” for the church!)

TRINITY SUNDAY – June 3 – “Appreciation Sunday”Our celebrations continue as we recognize and thank our ministers for outreach, pastoral care and property care! Bring a food item to share after each service!

NEW FLOWER GUILD FORMING Jan Barnes and Mary Maker are calling you to join them if you are interested in arranging flowers for Sunday church. The Guild will arrange flowers for the high and holy days of the church year and decorate the church for Christmas and Easter. Contact Mary or Jan at mlmaker@abm-md.com or janbarnesc21@aol.com if you are interested in this ministry. 

ST. ANDREW’S PRESCHOOL OFFERS Summer Play Camp-August 20-24th.  9am-12pm.  The camp is open to 3 and 4 year olds.  $75.00 a week.  We will have a structured indoor and outdoor fun curriculum that will include daily activities that are age appropriate.  Daily Snack will be provided.  Please call St. Andrew’s Preschool at 301-862-1610, Carie at 301-904-7933, or email standrewsprek@yahoo.com if you have any questions. 

And lastly… Mark your calendar for the SPRING PARISH MEETING – After each service on Sunday, June 10, there will be a parish meeting in the church, to update the parish on financial matters and the annual budget. Please plan to attend.

YARD SALE!!!

Are you looking for that special treasure? Maybe a certain something to fill that space on the wall at home? Stop by the church this Saturday and see the collections for sale. You are guaranteed to find something!

 

Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our St. Andrew’s Mothers!

Gracious God, we give thanks to you for our mothers. We thank you and them for the nurture and love which they have bestowed upon us. Bless them in their work, in their leisure and in the depth of their hearts. Fill their days with wonder, their nights with peaceful rest and their lives with the presence of our eternal love; in Jesus Christ’s name we pray. Amen.

And a GREAT BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Hannah Simmerman on her Confirmation at the National Cathedral on May 12!

And now for you to update your calendars…

RECOGNITION SUNDAY – May 20

Join us on Sunday May 20 as we recognize our students and our teachers and other adult and Sunday School helpers.  We will also recognize all our participants in Sunday Ministries for all they give to us throughout the year.

PENTECOST, MAY 27- May 27

Plan to be here on Sunday, May 27 for a festive Pentecost celebration, when we celebrate the “birthday of the church”. Wear something red! and join us afterwards for special refreshments! (“Birthday cake” for the church!)

TRINITY SUNDAY – June 3

Our celebrations continue as we recognize and thank our ministers for outreach, pastoral care and property care! Bring a food item to share after each service!

NEW FLOWER GUILD FORMING

Jan Barnes and Mary Maker are calling you to join them if you are interested in arranging flowers for Sunday church. The Guild will arrange flowers for the high and holy days of the church year and decorate the church for Christmas and Easter. Contact Mary or Jan at mlmaker@abm-md.com or janbarnesc21@aol.com if you are interested in this ministry.

 SPRING YARD SALE  - May 19.  Steve Carroll is our “go to guy” and will be looking for your HELP –  Call him at 240 – 925-2599! You can start BRINGING donations for the yard sale and Steve will be picking them up and storing them until May.

Plant Sale! Bake Sale!

Come get everything while it’s fresh!!!

Saturday May 5th, St. Andrew’s will host their annual Spring Plant Sale! You’ll find a gorgeous selection of plants for you or maybe for Mother’s Day! You’ll also find delicious baked goods to help support the Winter Bazaar. Come by and buy!!

Did you go to the Sanford Concert Series this weekend? How was it? And rumor has it the St. Andrew’s Music Day was a hoot! Anyone want to chime in?

As the calendar moves into May, everyone should note how many activities are already penciled in.

SUNDAY- MAY 5! -Fund raising opportunities with our SPRING PLANT SALE – May 5 NEW ADDITION –  Bake Sale will be added, “Come by and “buy”" our homemade goodies with proceeds going to the Winter Bazaar.And with our SPRING YARD SALE  – May 19.  Steve Carroll is our “go to guy” and will be looking for your HELP –  Call him at 240 – 925-2599!You can start BRINGING donations for the yard sale and Steve will be picking them up and storing them until May. 

SOUTHERN MARYLAND 20s/ 30s – (The Southern Maryland Young Adult Ministries Group) With all of the excitement surrounding Easter (and spring break) it was decided to move our next gathering to May. And what happens in May? Cinco de Mayo!!! We’ll be gathering at a local home to have a little fun and games. This will be potluck, bring the kids, bring a lawn chair, and bring a friend!  We’ll gather at the Friess house (complete with fenced in yard for the small ones), starting at 5pm. Bring a dish and come join in the fun. 5/5/12, 5pm, 45920 Stoney Run Dr, Great Mills, MD 20634. Call 301.994.2878, email laura.ab.friess@gmail.coml, or facebook message for directions! And yes, there will be a pinata!

FABULOUS FIFTY PLUS EUCHARIST & LUNCHEON – at St. Paul’s Church, Piney Parish on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. The Eucharist is at 11:30am, luncheon and program from 12:30-2:00pm. The Rt. Rev. Dr. Mariann Budde, our Diocesan Bishop, will be celebrant and guest of honor. Sign up by April 29, a sheet is posted on the parish bulletin board. For more information contact 301-645-5000. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit the Bishop’s Discretionary Fund.

And lastly, a warm and loving congratulations to our Rev. Beverly, her husband and family! They welcomed their first grandchild on April 20th!

Announcements!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS – Please join us for a fun afternoon of music from the classics and from musicals complete with cookies and coffee/punch. The date is April 29th and time is 3 PM. All of the performers are members of St. Andrew’s. A fun time will be had by all. More information will follow but put the date on your calendar.

 FABULOUS FIFTY PLUS EUCHARIST & LUNCHEON – at St. Paul’s Church, Piney Parish on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. The Eucharist is at 11:30am, luncheon and program from 12:30-2:00pm. The Rt. Rev. Dr. Mariann Budde, our Diocesan Bishop, will be celebrant and guest of honor. Sign up by April 29, a sheet is posted on the parish bulletin board. For more information contact 301-645-5000. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit the Bishop’s Discretionary Fund. 

FAST APPROACHING! -Fund raising opportunities with our SPRING PLANT SALE – May 5 NEW ADDITION –  Bake Sale will be added, “Come by and “buy”" our homemade goodies with proceeds going to the Winter Bazaar.And with our SPRING YARD SALE  – May 19.  Steve Carroll is our “go to guy” and will be looking for your HELP –  Call him at 240 – 925-2599!You can start BRINGING donations for the yard sale and Steve will be picking them up and storing them until May.

SCRABBLE NIGHT – Join us Saturday, April 21 in the parish hall at 6pm for Scrabble Night. Registration after 5:30pm, first of two matches starts at 6pm. $25 per person or $40 per couple. Team play at 8pm, 4 or more players. Prizes galore! Enjoy the fun & challenge. Questions – contact Peter Woodside at 301.373.4561.

Youth Sunday

Join us this Sunday as we celebrate the youth of St. Andrews! We’ll be honoring our seniors who are heading off to new adventures, having youth readers, and other celebrations and prayers. See you Sunday!

Don’t forget!

This week we have many services offered for Holy Week, please make a note! Also after the 10:30 service this Easter Sunday is the annual Easter Egg Hunt in the church yard sponsored by our Junior Vestry. Children fifth grade and younger are encouraged to participate.

Holy Week Service Schedule

APRIL 1: PALM SUNDAY  
8:00AM- Liturgy of the Palms and Holy Eucharist
10:30AM – Liturgy of the Palms and Holy Eucharist

April 5: MAUNDY THURSDAY
7:00PM  Holy Eucharist, Stripping of the Altar

April 6: GOOD FRIDAY
12NOON – Good Friday Prayers 

APRIL 8: EASTER
8:00AM Festival Holy Eucharist
10:30AM Festival Holy Eucharist