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Five Loaves. Two Small Fish. Enough for a Multitude.Volume 8, Issue 4 Published 10 times a year April 2017

OUR MISSION To Reveal God’s Love by Nourishing the Community through Worship, Acceptance, and Service

Spring Brings New Life

The blooms are magenta and brilliant yellow…popping up from the soil, unfurling their petals in the sunshine. Inside, the walls are white, clean, crisp – adorned with vibrant letters, numbers and shapes in primary colors. Spring has arrived at St. Andrew’s Preschool!

With spring, comes new life. With each

challenging event in our lives, as dark as it may seem at the time, there is always renewal and hope. The fires that recently hit our community so hard have only opened our hearts to the joy that can come as a result. Yes, we went through some struggles, as we clamored to understand the nature of what had happened. Through all the changes, the rotating classrooms from the Parish Hall to the preschool building, we remained stoic and calm for our preschool children as they continued to play and learn and smile.

This spring, our preschool building has experienced new life. It has been cleaned, sanitized, repainted, re-carpeted, refurbished and completely renewed. Step inside and you will smell the clean and the new! You will see the sparkle of the fresh new window coverings, the contemporary carpets and the playful atmosphere as the sun shines on our newly painted walls. It is remarkable! The generous help from our preschool families, parishioners, community volunteers, Boy Scout Troop 777 and many others, enabled us to give new life back to our

little school. Through all of this, our little ones only experienced love and consistency. After all, that is what our preschool is all about. It is the home away from home for our children. It is a place where our preschoolers should always feel safe, secure and protected. These days, our little ones run to the front door, eagerly anticipating the fun and learning they will have in their new school.

We are all excited as registration for the fall season begins. This year, we present our traditional and energizing curriculum, some innovative programs and many bright new toys and adventures. Come visit our little school, with its gift of new life, and watch your children smile and learn.

-Nancy Snowden

St. Andrew’s Preschool Teacher

Holy WeekSchedule

PALM SUNDAYSunday, April 98 and 10 a.m.

EVENING PRAYER*Mon. - Wed.April 10 -127 p.m.

MAUNDY THURSDAYThursday, April 1312 p.m. Liturgy6:15 p.m. Liturgy begins over a simple potluck supper

7 p.m. Liturgy continues with Foot Washing, Stripping of the Altar, and Setting the Watch

GOOD FRIDAYFriday, April 1412 & 7 p.m.

EASTER VIGIL Saturday, April 157 p.m.

EASTER DAY Sunday, April 16 8 & 10 a.m.Easter Day Services11:30 a.m. Potluck brunch and children’s activiesOFFICE CLOSEDMonday, April 17

*Rite of Reconciliation by appointment after Evening Prayer.

St. Andrew’s Epistle Volume 8, Issue 3

Food and feet are not things we typically talk about at the same time, but that is what the Maundy Thursday liturgy is all about. The sequence of events was laid out for us by Jesus himself—food and feet. He gathers those closest to him in the Upper room, not just to say goodbye, but to express his love for them, to prepare them for the journey ahead, and to help them solidify the bonds of friendship among them. We all know a meal is the perfect venue for such activities! Then, just in case they missed the significance of the meal, he fetches a towel and begins to wash the feet of those gathered. As he explains the idea of what is referred to today as “servant leadership”, he urges them to do the same for each other—food and feet. It’s

quite fitting that one of our regular Food Pantry clients is also an annual participant on Maundy Thursdays. Gregory says that the foot-washing is one of the ways he feels like he belongs at St.

Andrew’s—food and feet. Join us for our version of this meaningful service on April 13. The liturgy begins at 6:15pm with a simple supper (potluck) in the Parish Hall, and continues with a procession to the church for the foot washing at 7 p.m.

-Mother Brenda

Letter from the Rector: New Life

Food and Feet

We live in a unique area of the country—beautiful and usually not too hot or too cold. The downside of that, however, is we miss out on (some would say escape) the distinct weather patterns of the various seasons. I am especially

aware of this as we prepare for Easter, when, in other parts of the nation, comparisons are more easily drawn between the new life of spring and the new life found in the empty tomb.

On the other hand, there are signs of new life all around us: the trees with those brilliant purple flowers are offering their annual blooms; graduating seniors

are making plans for where to attend college; and, in our own parish, we have welcomed in at least six new babies this past year with three (that I know of) on the way! When you think about it,

maybe that is the better way to contemplate the resurrection.

We use the season of Lent to remind us where we have been, where we are, and where we would like to go in terms of our faith journey. We review and repent, because, ultimately, our focus belongs on God and our Lenten disciplines are meant to help us refocus. In the meantime, God does not limit miracles until after Lent; we experience rebirth, new beginnings and new life in God all year ‘round.

As we move, then, from Lent to Eastertide, I invite you to notice the mini-resurrections—life being made fresh—all around you…thanks be to God! I wish you many blessings in your Easter discoveries!

St. Andrew’s EpistleVolume 8, Issue 3

Lenten Beads

Growing our Community...and Garden Days are getting longer and temperatures are

getting warmer. Home Depot and Armstrong Garden Centers are already reminding us that it’s time to think about spring planting. St. Andrew’s has already started the process at its Community Garden. If you have passed by the beds in the last couple weeks, you may have noticed that the dead plants and winter weeds were removed. Some of the Swiss chard has sprung back on its own. Some of the tomatoes were left in hopes that they would be good for another year. Alas, upon closer examination, it looks like they will need to give way to a new plantings. If you check back in a few weeks, you will find the beds full of seedlings and small growth.

The garden beds were installed several years ago with great help from our Eagle Scouts. A Community Garden committee had looked into the project and decided that it was worthwhile for several reasons:

• Supplement the Food Pantry. Our local community has a number of families and individuals who are just getting by. The

Thursday food distribution is a great help to them. A garden adds some fresh produce to the mix.

• Parishioner involvement. A garden provides another opportunity for parishioners to get involved in the parish activities. As every gardener knows, there is great satisfaction in seeing your crops grow from seedlings to maturity.• This belongs in the “build it and they will come” category of justifications. The committee felt that a healthy community garden would be a positive contribution to the campus.

If you like to play in the dirt, please contact me at [email protected] to get involved in the Community Garden.

-Bob Moran

I have to admit that my mind can wander during prayer. I can be thinking of God at one moment, and then start thinking about the laundry in the next. That’s why I like to hold something in my hand when I pray, something that helps keep me focused. I started using a wooden palm pocket cross last year. This is a small cross that fits in my hand, but is also large enough, and shaped in a unique way, to be held between the fingers and in the palm, to sort of be embraced by my hand.

At that same time I started using Anglican prayer beads, but my discipline in using the beads has waned during the year. So I decided to use my prayer beads during my morning prayer time as an increased Lenten practice. Although you can write your own devotions for use with prayer beads, or say whatever you feel guided to say, I use prayers written by others. Additionally, you can find prayers that repeat the same phrase, but I prefer prayers that have something new to say on each bead.

One of my favorite prayers calls for me to praise God, ask for forgiveness, pray for intercessions, and then thank God for my blessings. The prayer beads guide me in remembering to do all those things and ways to communicate with God I forget about unless I’m nudged. Although prayer beads can take more time than a quick prayer on the go, it really doesn’t take that much longer

to pray through 33 beads. There’s another prayer for beads that calls on saying the Lord’s Prayer 33 times. Others guide the person praying to ask for guidance on how to serve God, or to listen to God more closely.

What the prayer beads do for me is give me extra time in the morning to talk to, and listen to, God. The beads help me to remember that although I have challenges, I have more blessings. Intercessionary

prayers come easy to me, but I also like to be reminded to ask forgiveness of my sins. Praying with the beads this Lenten season has deepened the time I spend with God.

-Ann Zivotsky


Virginia Sublett is delighted to return to St. Andrew’s as Music Director, a position she first accepted here in 1994. In 2004, she assumed a full-time faculty position in the Challey School of Music at North Dakota State University. In her 13 years at NDSU, Virginia has taught applied voice and voice-related academic subjects to students from first-semester freshmen through doctoral students, as well as being the director/conductor of the NDSU Opera.

At NDSU, Virginia has conducted performances of The Marriage of Figaro, Die Fledermaus, HMS Pinafore, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, among others. She has also led numerous oratorio performances with orchestra, including three productions of Messiah with the St. Andrew’s Choir. Additionally, she has been a principal artist with opera companies throughout the United States, as well as a frequent soloist with orchestras, oratorio societies and chamber music ensembles through the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Virginia’s educational background includes

receiving her MA and DMA in Contemporary Music Performance from University of California, San Diego. She received her bachelor’s degree in vocal performance at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge.

When Virginia isn’t singing or playing an instrument, she likes to read and write. She can

also be found digging in the dirt enjoying her flower garden. Additionally, she enjoys going to the beach and anticipates many visits there, along with discovering new hobbies upon her return.

Virginia’s hope for St. Andrew’s is that everyone who loves to sing will come and share their talents by joining the choir. She wants everyone to know they are welcomed and encouraged to participate. Her closing statement summed up her upbeat and enthusiastic approach to her new position:

“I want to see (and hear) as many singers in the group as will fit in the choir stalls-and if we outgrow the space, we’ll get creative!”

-Virginia Sublett and Patrice Ellman

Our New Music Director

Ecumenical Search Committee Thank you to members of both Bethlehem Lutheran (BLC) and St. Andrew’s who served on our ecumenical search committee for the Director of Youth Ministries! Pictured from left to right, front: Mother Brenda, Pastor Laura Ziehl (BLC), Lindsey Stricko, Natalie Anderson (BLC); back: Dennis Astroth (BLC), Bill Feeney, Blake Osborn (BLC), Erin Grady (BLC),and Rebecca Ganzter.

My heart, O God, is

steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I

will sing and make music.

-Psalms 57:7


Thinking through our ChangesChange is inevitable. Sometimes we push

for change and sometimes change happens to us. We have had some of both over the past year. The fires and the personnel changes have opened up the collective imagination of the St. Andrews Community. The vestry has chosen to see these changes as opportunities rather than roadblocks.

Through surveys, discussions and introspections, the vestry views the following areas as being underserved today:

• Pastoral care (including house and hospital visits)

• Christian Formation (including oversight of Sunday School, Youth and Family, Adult Education, and XYZ ministries)

• New ministries ready to be formed such as the Empty Nesters study group

• Communications and social media

The Vestry has “re-thought” how to best support these areas and I have outlined our thinking below:

• Director of Youth Ministries: Our prior director, Brenda Johnston, was employed full time. We reassessed our programming and determined that the Youth’s needs can be met with a half time director. Coincidentally, our neighbors, Bethlehem Lutheran, are also looking for a half time Director of Youth Ministries. Since our faith traditions are very similar, and the Episcopal and Lutheran churches are in full communion with one and other, our bishop is supportive of collaboration between the churches. So we will “share” one Youth Director. Our interim director, Marisa Smith, will be with us through the end of May which will allow some valuable overlap with the new person. We are excited about the ways this arrangement will not only serve our youth, but also create opportunities for greater collaboration and shared events.

• Director of Music Ministries: We are thrilled to have re-hired Virginia Sublett who was our Director of Music from 1994-2004 before moving to teach at North Dakota State University. She will

begin in June after relocating back to San Diego. While we had hoped there was interest in expanding the music program, the past year revealed that was not the case, so we reduced the number of hours needed for this position.

• Director of Communications: As you know, our new Director of Communications, Patrice Ellman started with us in February. We are working to address our need to enhance communications and media presence by increasing the hours for this role.

• Associate Rector: Since Father Larry Hart left St. Andrew’s, our vestry has been discussing the need for a second clergy to address the gaps we have in Pastoral Care, Christian Formation and new Ministries Formation. Our Average Sunday Attendance is just under 200 which situates us in the top 25% of Episcopal churches nationwide from a size perspective and our numbers are staying steady, which is also a sign of health in the world of churches. Typically a parish of our size, with the programs we have and aspire to, would have a second clergy to support those programs. The personnel reductions and changes combined with some additional pledge income have enable us to fund this position. The vestry approved the hire and the search process has now begun.

I am very excited about these signs of new life in our congregation and feel that they will enable our bright future. Please speak to any of your vestry members for more information or to share your thoughts.

-Betsy Vaughn

Senior Warden


A Spa for the Soul. This is the way Barbara Chung describes what it means for her to go on the annual St. Andrew’s Women’s Retreat. She continues:“instead of pampering just my body (although the delicious food and fresh air certainly do that!), I am able to feed my soul, stepping away from my responsibilities at home and connecting on a deeper level with God and my sisters in Christ. The Women’s Retreat is pretty much the only opportunity I get to slow down and step into Kairos time. And it always starts the same way – with a sigh of relief as I drive through the gates of Vina de Lestonnac.”

When Kathleen Stiven was asked why she goes on Retreat, she said: “It’s a real “getaway!” A beautiful facility, surrounded by this caring community of sisters. Just the right amount of prayer, silence, art and silly.”

Gillian Campbell shared, “As you know, I’ve been attending the Retreat for many years, but one year when I told my daughter that I was having second thoughts about attending, she had a surprising reaction. She really has no idea what we do, but her reaction was one of shock, she said ‘but Mum, you always go, you can’t miss this year!’”

Finally, Gigi Miller shared, “I anticipate the

annual Women’s Retreat so much that I start asking Debbie about the dates for the next year as I’m leaving the retreat center after the final service of the current retreat! I am always blessed by the dual nature of the retreat, itself, as it is the perfect blend of contemplative and community renewal. The beautiful setting lends itself to quiet reflection of God’s magnificent creation, while the discussion, creative projects, and social time strengthen our sisterhood of new and returning participants.”

This year, St. Andrew’s Women’s Retreat will be held April 28, 29 & 30 at Vina de Lestonnac in Temecula. We always hope to include new women in this special community and welcome back those who have faithfully attended over the past 20 years. The cost for two nights lodging and all meals is $315 for double occupancy and $415 for single

occupancy. You may sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall or you may register by email to me at: [email protected]. To take a look at the pictures from our 2016 retreat, go to https://standrews.smugmug.com/Events/2016-Womens-Retreat/n-vS9DWn/. Come and see for yourself!

If you have any questions, please contact me at 760-436-8306 or [email protected].

-Debbie Hickson

Women’s Retreat: New Life for the Soul

Planned Giving: May we include you?

As you may have heard, one of our newest ministries at St. Andrew’s is the formation of a Planned Giving Committee. As part of our scope of service, we have been trying to identify parishioners who have already listed St. Andrew’s as a beneficiary in their wills or trusts. This information will help us invite others to follow suit, and to be sure the church office has up-to-date information.

We have already identified fourteen families that have taken this step, along with six others who are considering

doing so. If you have listed St. Andrew’s in your estate plan, but not yet made this known to us (even if you wish your gift to be anonymous), please contact the church office at (760) 753-3017 to request that a committee member be in-touch with you.

-Planned Giving Committee


Vestry Spotlight: David Hankins, Stewardship & PlanningWhat are your family names, kids and pets:

Wife, Molly Hankins, son Liam, 14 years old, dog; Scooter, a terrier.

What path brought you to St. Andrew’s: I was raised Methodist, Molly was raised Catholic, and at the age of 14 her family joined the Episcopal Church. After Molly and I married, we attended Episcopal parishes in the City of San Diego. When we moved to Carlsbad we joined St. Andrew’s.

How do you see your role in our parish community? What excites you about St. Andrew’s and the contribution you can make? I see my role as being involved with stewardship, as I understand about peoples’ financial situation, having spent my career helping others with their investments and income taxes. This is a key role in the faith community as Jesus talks more about giving than he does love; in fact, he talks more about giving than anything else.

What are you known for professionally or personally? What do you have a knack for? I can plan and lead activities that I have no prior experience in. When I was seventeen, I planned, organized and then led my Boy Scout troop to Catalina Island. I had 34 people take a boat from Long Beach to Avalon and led them on a four day backpack trip around the island. I also have a sense of humor that helps in many situations, like that trip. A friend of mine was taking pictures of a buffalo on the island, when the buffalo moved suddenly toward him. As the buffalo approached he backed up and fell into a tide pool.

How long have you been doing what you do? I have been an investment advisor with LPL Financial since 1986; long enough to experience the one-day stock market crash of October 1987, as well as, the crash of September 2008.

What are you passionate about personally? What do you really enjoy? What can’t you stop talking about? I like to plan and go on trips. I regularly lead people on hikes throughout southern California, and have taken my family to most of the large cities of the western United States, as well as Yellowstone, Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks. Molly and I also enjoy listening to eighties music. I also enjoy watching football. Once I bought cheap tickets off the internet, and at the stadium, discovered that the game was not visible from my

seat. I watched the entire game on the jumbotron.

Where can we find you when you’re not working? What’s your favorite way to spend a weekend or a Sunday afternoon? I enjoy camping and backpacking. I have taken Liam on fifteen camping trips.

Where did you grow up and why aren’t you there now? I grew up in La Mesa and El Cajon and left for the coast to avoid the heat.

Any other volunteer activities you’re engaged in? City of Carlsbad trail maintenance projects, Coastal Community Foundation, and donating blood to the San Diego Blood Bank.

What would be impossible for you to give up? Eating—and also cooking—ethnic food such as Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Indian, and African.

Anything else you’d like to tell people about yourself? Most of my faith journey happened in the years 2008 and 2009. My father and mother, Molly, Liam and most of my entire family, developed medical problems at about the same time. At that time in September 2008, the stock market had its second worst crash in history. So, every day I would speak to investment clients who were always upset and sometimes angry. Then, after work I would visit my father in the nursing home. My father would tell me that he could tell when he had had another stroke because he could detect that another part of his brain went dead. Eventually my thinking flipped upside down; instead of wanting to live, I wanted to die. I had suicidal thoughts every day. So I decided to do something about it. Every day I read scripture, and then I became involved in three ministries at St. Andrew’s. After eight months, the suicidal thoughts went away permanently. My faith grew more during those eight months than all the other years of my life.

-David Hankins


AcolytesChristie Hamel, 760-635-0436

Adult Christian FormationMichael Reichle, 760-633-4823Joe Whitaker*, 760-438-4618

Altar GuildLorraine Gritzen, 760-598-8760Jill Svendsen, 760-753-4250

Art & SoulSing Baker, 760-804-9234Linda Counts, 619-644-4152

Bible GardenLois Chaddock, 760-930-1944

Bookkeeper: Tammy Bozich, 760-753-3017

Buildings and Grounds Debbie Hickson*, 760-436-8306

Camp StevensBob & Lois Chaddock, 760-930-1944

Children’s MinistryColleen Gritzen, 760-310-2052Margaret Griffitts*, 760-632-1242

Columbarium GardenGillian Campbell, 760-753-3017

Communications & MarketingPatrice Ellman, 760-753-3017Ann Zivotsky*, 760-805-5688

Community GardenBob Moran,* 760-487-1630

ConfirmationMthr. Brenda Sol, 760-753-3017

ControllerErin Sacco Pineda, 760-753-3017

FellowshipLeslie Hernandez, 760-942-4460Gigi Miller*, 760-942-3967

FinanceEd Nokes*, 760-487-1887

Food PantryAnne Heyligers, 760-942-2611

Friday Community LunchDuane Beamer, 208-661-0127

Friends in FaithMichael Reichle, 760-633-4823

Intercessors, Chalice Bearers & LectorsGillian Campbell, 760-753-3017

Lay Eucharistic VisitorsMichael Reichle, 760-633-4823

Meal DeliveryChase Fields, 760-944-7449

Men’s Bible StudyJim Temples, 858-755-1880Bob Guiltinan, 760-505-3077

Men’s Parish Breakfast TeamJulian Betts, 858-775-3369

MESSDonja Stephenson, 760-436-6259

MusicRebecca Gantzer*, 760-707-6778

Newcomers MinistryDebbie Hickson*, 760-436-8306Gigi Miller*, 760-942-3967

NewsletterPatrice [email protected]

Office Support/Parish AdministratorGillian Campbell, 760-753-3017

OutreachKate Sapp*, 314-757-2958

Pastoral CareMichael Reichle, 760-633-4823

Personnel & AdministrationBetsy Vaughn*, 760-944-1104

Planned GivingPam Whitaker, 760-845-9196

Prayer [email protected]

PreschoolNancy Thibeault, 760-753-5636Catherine Campbell*, 760-942-8192

RefugeeNetElaine McLevie, 760-944-3046

StewardshipDavid Hankins*, 760-434-3279

Sunday SchoolColleen Gritzen, 760-310-2052

UshersBob Elwell, 858-755-4145Ed Deane, 760-942-7478

Women’s Spiritual FormationDebbie Hickson*, 760-436-8306

Worship & LiturgyPat Moran, 760-487-1630Rebecca Gantzer*, 760-707-6778

XYZ’s Group Connie McIntire, 760-753-4946

Young AdultsMthr. Brenda Sol, [email protected]

Youth MinistryMarisa Smith [email protected] Feeney*, 760-479-0859

*Vestry Liason

Sunday Schedule8:00 am—Rite I Holy Eucharist10:00 am—Rite II Holy Eucharist9:00 am—The Great Conversation9:50 am—Sunday School & Youth Service11:15 am—Coffee Hour

Office HoursMonday–Thursday 9:00 am–3:00 pm

Appointments are suggested for office or home visits.

Ministries DirectorySchedules

Rector—The Rev. Brenda Sol, [email protected]

Sr. Warden—Betsy Vaughn, 760-944-1104Jr. Warden—Debbie Hickson, 760-436-8306Clerk—Ann Zivotsky, 760-805-5501 Treasurer—Bob Moran, 760-487-1630

Catherine Campbell, 760-942-8192Bill Feeney, 760-479-0859 Rebecca Gantzer, 760-707- 6778Margaret Griffitts, 760-632-1242David Hankins, 760-434-3279Gigi Miller, 760-942-3967Ed Nokes, 760-487-1887Kate Sapp, 314-757-2958Joe Whitaker, 760-438-4618

Clergy &Vestry

Pastoral NeedsMichael Reichle may be called at 760-633-4823 in case of illness, accident, personal crisis, or if you just really need to talk. He will connect you with a clergy person if needed.

Baptisms, Marriages & FuneralsPlease consult with the rector to schedule all baptisms and marriages, or to make funeral arrangements. (“The death of a member of the church should be reported as soon as possible to the Minister of the Congregation.” –Book of Common Prayer, p. 468)

Last RitesIf you would like Last Rites for your loved one, please call Mother Brenda’s office number (760-753-3017 x201). If she’s not in the office, the message provides her cell phone number.

Standing Notices

Prayer RequestsPrayer requests can be made to [email protected] or on our website at standrewsepiscopal.org/prayer-requests. Please let us know whether you’d like your first name only to be listed, and whether you want to be include in the Prayers of the People on Sundays. Also, if you plan to add someone else’s name, please be sure to seek their permission beforehand.


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March 2017

Five Loaves. Two Small Fish. Enough for a Multitude.

New Life in the Cozy CornerFollowing the fire and sad loss of our little Friendship house

last October, words commonly expressed around St. Andrew’s were,”out of the ashes, comes new life.” We had lost valuable meeting space, especially for the Youth group and for the Aging Gracefully group, along with the youth office, second meeting area and filled storage closets.

I’m sure I’m not the only one with big dreams for the, now, empty space. As the Holy Spirit directs us, our dreams will take a lot of time, planning, and effort toward fruition. In the meantime, as we all know, new life starts with a tiny seed, like a plant or any other living thing. New life starts in other ways, too, for us spiritually and through each other.

Mother Brenda really surprised us seniors on a recent Sunday at coffee hour: “Come see what we have for you”, she said, as she folded back the portable screen near the front door to the parish hall. There, before us, was the Cozy Corner! It has a new couch and two chairs, a colorful rug on the floor, new lamps, and even a T.V. Our delight could better be described as, “totally, blown away!” I’m sure the kids in the youth group must feel the same.

For “Aging Gracefully,” the comfortable seating and coziness of a living room brings new life, spiritually, more participation, easier conversation and good lighting for reading. We feel very blessed and so thankful for everyone who made the Cozy Corner happen.

-Connie McIntire

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