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N E T W O R K The Parish Newsletter of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 1502 Fourth Avenue York, Pennsylvania 17403 Phone (717) 843-3868 Fax (717) 848-1778 From the Rector’s Desk A Paddle-Ball Life I have always found writing an article for the church newsletter challenging. What I find challenging is that writing an article forces me, for a short time at least, to live in the future. Here’s an example. We are in the midst of Lent. The entire month of March is in Lent. Yet, here I find myself thinking about the April edition of the Net x Work. What’s the big deal, you may ask. Well, the big deal is that I cannot ignore the truth that Easter is in April, and heaven forbid that I do not reflect in the April newsletter upon Easter -- one of the two most significant events in the life of our Faith. So here I am struggling to get into a Lenten rhythm and having to already think about a time when Lent is no more and the Alleluias! have returned. This captures the tension of life in many ways. We live in the present. We have our daily, weekly routines that are so familiar to us. Yet, we also know that we must keep our eyes on the future: our next appointment, our child’s next school event or choir rehearsal, our own longed for vacation, those looming deadlines we’d sooner forget. Our thoughts become like a “paddle ball” – constantly bouncing from the present to the future and back again. It is exhausting. Lent invites us to slow the pace of life and examine what truly matters. As we seek to reconnect with ourselves, our families, our God, we can examine what truly matters. We see what truly matters just beginning to break over the eastern horizon the reminder of the New Day in which we truly live the Day of Resurrection. We are nothing if we are not grounded in the promise of Easter: the promise that no matter what the world says about us or does to us, Jesus is the constant life-giving presence. Jesus has come through the worst this world can do so that when we encounter the challenges of this world, we have a guide, Jesus Christ, to walk with us, uphold us, and assure us that all shall truly be well. Please, live into the Season of Lent. Yet, strain forward to the promise that Easter will return. Live into the Season of Lent, but know that Christ is still present to comfort and guide. Live into the Season of Lent, so that when we do arrive once again at Easter, our Alleluias! will mean so much more. Faithfully, Grant+ April 2019

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Page 1: N E T W O R K - St. Andrew's Episcopal Church€¦ · St. Andrew’s Episcopal hurch 1502 Fourth Avenue ... 33rd Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil Tuesday,

N E T W O R K The Parish Newsletter of

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

1502 Fourth Avenue York, Pennsylvania 17403 Phone (717) 843-3868 Fax (717) 848-1778

From the

Rector’s Desk

A Paddle-Ball Life

I have always found writing an article for the church newsletter challenging. What I find challenging is that

writing an article forces me, for a short time at least, to live in the future. Here’s an example.

We are in the midst of Lent. The entire month of March is in Lent. Yet, here I find myself thinking about

the April edition of the Net x Work. What’s the big deal, you may ask. Well, the big deal is that I cannot

ignore the truth that Easter is in April, and heaven forbid that I do not reflect in the April newsletter upon

Easter -- one of the two most significant events in the life of our Faith.

So here I am struggling to get into a Lenten rhythm and having to already think about a time when Lent is no

more and the Alleluias! have returned.

This captures the tension of life in many ways. We live in the present. We have our daily, weekly routines

that are so familiar to us. Yet, we also know that we must keep our eyes on the future: our next appointment,

our child’s next school event or choir rehearsal, our own longed for vacation, those looming deadlines we’d

sooner forget. Our thoughts become like a “paddle ball” – constantly bouncing from the present to the future

and back again. It is exhausting.

Lent invites us to slow the pace of life and examine what truly matters. As we seek to

reconnect with ourselves, our families, our God, we can examine what truly matters. We

see what truly matters just beginning to break over the eastern horizon – the reminder of

the New Day in which we truly live – the Day of Resurrection.

We are nothing if we are not grounded in the promise of Easter: the promise that no matter what the world

says about us or does to us, Jesus is the constant life-giving presence. Jesus has come through the worst this

world can do so that when we encounter the challenges of this world, we have a guide, Jesus Christ, to walk

with us, uphold us, and assure us that all shall truly be well.

Please, live into the Season of Lent. Yet, strain forward to the promise that Easter will return. Live into the

Season of Lent, but know that Christ is still present to comfort and guide. Live into the Season of Lent, so

that when we do arrive once again at Easter, our Alleluias! will mean so much more.

Faithfully,

Grant+

April 2019

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Worship News

Sunday, April 7

5 Lent

Birthday Church

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I

10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I

Sunday, April 14

Palm Sunday

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I

10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I

Monday, April 15

7:00 p.m. Service

Tuesday, April 16

7:00 p.m. Service

Wednesday, April 17

10:00 a.m. Service

Thursday, April 18

Maundy Thursday

5:00 p.m. Children/Family

7:00 p.m.

Holy Eucharist w/Foot Washing

Friday, April 19

Good Friday

12:00 p.m. Service

5:00 p.m. Children/Family

7:00 p.m. Service

Saturday, April 20

10:00 a.m. Service

Sunday, April 21

Easter

5:30 a.m. Vigil Rite II

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite l

10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II

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Scripture Readings for April

April 7 Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalm 126 Philippians 3:4b-14 John 12:1-8 April 14 Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 31:9-16 Philippians 2:5-11 Luke 19:28-40 April 21 Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 Psalm 32 Philippians 3:17-4:1 Luke 13:31-35 April 28 Acts 5:27-32 Psalm 118:14-29 Revelation 1:4-8 John 20:19-31

Scripture Readings for Holy Week

April 14 Liturgy of the Word 31:9-16 Isaiah 50:4-9a Philippians 2:5-11 Luke 22:14-23:56 April 15 Liturgy of the Word 36:5-11 Isaiah 42:1-9 Hebrews 9:11-15 John 12:1-11 April 16 Liturgy of the Word 71:1-14 Isaiah 49:1-7 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 John 12:20-36 April 17 Liturgy of the Word 70 Isaiah 50:4-9a Hebrews 12:1-3 John 13:21-32 April 18 Liturgy of the Word 116:1,10:17 Exodus 12:1-14 1Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-17,31b-35 April 19 Liturgy of the Word 22 Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Hebrews 10:16-25 John 18:1-19:42 April 20 Liturgy of the Word 31:1-4,15-16 Job 14:1-14 1 Peter 4:1-8 John 19:38-42 April 21 Liturgy of the Word 118:1-2,14-24 Isaiah 65:17-25 1Corinthians 15:19-26 Luke 24:1-12

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE ARE NOW PRINTED IN THE BULLETIN

If there is someone you would like to include in the Prayers of Intercession, Please call or email the Parish Office by 12 noon the Wednesday before.

Their name will remain on the list for three weeks. 843-3868 – [email protected]

RECENT ATTENDANCE

Feb. 24 8:00 a.m. 20 10:30 a.m. 66 Wed. 10:00 a.m. 8

Mar. 3 8:00 a.m. 24 10:30 a.m. 54 Ash Wed. 7:00 p.m. 27

Mar. 10 8:00 a.m. 31 10:30 a.m. 72 Wed. 10:00 a.m. 10

Mar. 17 8:00 a.m. 21 10:30 a.m. 78 Wed. 10:00 a.m. 6

Mar. 24 8:00 a.m. 28 10:30 a.m. 68 Wed. 10:00 a.m. N/A

Wednesdays — 10:00 a.m.

Holy Eucharist – Rite I with Healing Service

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LECTIONARY SCHOLARS Lectionary Scholars are meeting each Wednesday morning @ 11:00 a.m. in the Godly Play Room. Come out and join the ladies as they search God’s word.

St. Andrew’s Bible Challenge: IMPORTANT: April has five Mondays. Due

to scheduling conflicts, the Bible Challenge April meetings (ONLY) will be on the

SECOND Monday (April 8th) and the FOURTH Monday (April 22nd). The

readings for April 8th are Days 36 to 41 - Exodus 40 to Leviticus 13-15; Psalm 30 to 35,

Mark 3 to 8.

If you are interested in attending, please either email Leigh Dalton at [email protected], or simply show

up! Please also email Leigh if you would like a copy of The Bible Challenge book. Happy Reading!!

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On Saturday March 9th we held our first mini-retreat “The Sustaining Food of Prayer” coordinated by Lynne Kearnan. We learned about different ways to pray from observation to thanksgiving. Thank you to all the presenters Lynne Kearnan, Leigh Dalton, and Alma Rooney. Everyone seemed to have a good time. Thank you to all who attended and made this program a success.

RE-ESTABLISH A DIALOGUE WITH GOD

FIND GOD – BE ALONE WITH GOD

Come quietly and humbly

Read Scripture

Taste it, digest it

Turn inwardly

Meditate on the words

ECW 2019 Calendar April 13th 10:00 a.m. Spring Clean-up

We will focus on getting the kitchen and Great Hall Spruced up for Easter. After cleaning we will have a light lunch with refreshments.

May 4th (tentative) We are planning a trip to the Episcopal Home for the month of May if you are interested in going please contact Alma Rooney 717-817-0529 (text or call) July 6th - Church Picnic August - Yard Sale September 14th October 19th November 2nd December - Holiday Party

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The Episcopal Church Women have a long history for triumphing local and global issues affecting women and girls. Their work encompasses migration issues, including the reasons for why people from other countries look for asylum, or a better life for themselves and their families in the United States. They take a keen interest in local and national work regarding refugees and immigrants and how your parish can support persons detained at the borders or elsewhere. Human Trafficking education using videos, articles, and lectures encompass a large portion of their social justice program. They work to provide a haven of kindness, understanding, and safety for victims of Human Trafficking. They are active in organizing rallies and demonstrations for the purpose of raising awareness of women’s causes as well as working with local and national lawmakers to implement legislation for the benefit of the family. You are invited to share how you are making a difference in the world or how you wish to get involved with the ECW Social Justice ministries.

The ECW Social Justice Facebook page is a repository of the social justice ministries of all Episcopal Church Women. We invite you to share your wisdom and the work you do regarding immigration issues, human trafficking, and racial reconciliation. You can help inspire others to do the work on behalf of others, as Christ taught us! To share for publication please send an email to

Rev. Ema Rosero-Nordalm at [email protected]. Gracias!

Search for @SocialJusticeECW on Facebook or Messenger to find their Page easily.

33rd Annual Crime Victims’ Rights March & Candlelight Vigil

Tuesday, April 9th

7PM Proclamation and March @ W. Market & S. Pershing

7:30 PM Program and Candlelight Vigil @ Trinity UCC

Church, 32 W. Market St.

Sponsored by the York County Victims’ Rights Coalition

For additional information or to get involved, follow the York County

Victims’ Rights Coalition on Facebook or contact Kate Rush-Cook at

[email protected]

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Fellowship

50 Shades of Grace The social fellowship group for all women, 50 Shades of Grace, will dine out at Smokey Bones, 1301 Kenneth Road, York PA 17404 on Monday, April 1st at 6:30 p.m. Please join us! Anyone who needs a ride or wants to carpool from St. Andrew's, please contact Lynne Kearnan cell (717) 309-4597 or [email protected].

5-Book Club St. Andrew's Book Club next meets on Sunday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. See the church bulletin for our May selection. Anyone who reads the book is welcome - church membership not required. Our signature cookies, toffee walnut snickerdoodles, and other refreshments are provided.

Theology at the Pub (TAP)

A forum for men to share their faith in an open and casual setting. Please join us at Stone Grille Taphouse 204 St. Charles Way, York, PA 17402, on Saturday, April 6th from 3-5 p.m. If you have any questions or are interested in attending, please contact [email protected] or 717.817.0530.

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Outreach News

Birthday Church Offering – March

Operation Understanding, Diocese of Central Pennsylvania

Your gifts totaled $76.25 Thank you for your generosity!

Birthday Church Offering – April

Servants, Inc.

Your gifts will be received Sunday, April 7.

The purpose of the Birthday Church is to supplement or support various identified ministry needs in the diocese, our community and congregation.

St. Andrew’s Men’s Club continues to sponsor the All

Pro Dad’s Breakfast for Phineas Davis School. March’s attendance was 12 with the theme of “Kindness”. April’s breakfast will be Thursday, April 4th. The theme for this breakfast is “Courageous Upstander.” All Pro Dad’s Breakfast is a simple idea with a profound impact. This

breakfast, served in the Great Hall once each month September through June, is held before school creating an opportunity for children and their male role model to meet with others. During this time, they discuss a wide range of family topics, spend time together, create fun memories, and are equipped with resources to strengthen their relationship.

For more information, or if you are interested in helping with this outreach project, please contact Dan Rooney via email [email protected] or phone 817-0530.

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Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday April 21st following the 10:30 service. The egg hunt is open to all children through 5th grade. Please consider donating individually wrapped candy to place in plastic eggs for our children’s Easter egg hunt. We have plenty of plastic eggs and are just looking for candy to fill the eggs. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer with this event, please contact Lee Ann Reardon at 717-659-3130 or [email protected].

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Parish Directory Update Address Changes

Joseph & Lisa Gandy

1106 2nd Avenue

Marlenton, W.V. 24954

Dori Smits

780 Tamiami Trail South

Unit 5181 Venice, Fla. 34285

717-676-7821

Grant & Martha’s Home Address: 3072 Mackenzi Lane York, PA. 17408

Fr. Grant’s Office Hours & Contact Information: Cell Phone # 717-819-0067

[email protected]

Sunday – 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

(appointment times can be scheduled during these times.)

Monday 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. & Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (You are welcome to “drop by” during these hours.)

Reminder: April 19th Parish Office will be closed. If you have an emergency you may contact Fr. Grant @ 717-819-0067. Any messages left on voice mail will be returned on Monday April 22nd. Thanks and have a blessed Easter.

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St. Andrew’s Mission Statement

It is our purpose to serve Christ and his people through faithful worship, study, ministry, and mission,

so as to reflect God’s love for all.

NET X WORK A newsletter by and for the St. Andrew’s community

Editors Sandy Albright

Nancy Bush Contributors The Rev.Grant Ambrose Alma Rooney Dan Rooney Deborah Donaghue Leigh Dalton Lynne Kearnan Susan Reardon Lee Ann Reardon

Joan Zanzinger

The Rt. Rev. Audrey C. Scanlan Bishop

Diocese of Central Pennsylvania -----------------

Diocesan Mission Statement We are partners in Christ with the love

of God on our lips and in our lives. -------------------

Diocesan Web Site

www.diocesecpa.org

ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The Rev Grant Ambrose Rector

Philip T. D. Cooper Organist/Choir Master

Lee Ann Reardon Director of Children & Youth

Ministries Lee Ann Reardon Nursery Attendant

Gregory Sipe, Sexton Harry Snell III, Senior Warden

Bert Myers, Junior Warden Alma Rooney, Clerk of Vestry

Angie Deroche, Treasurer Lauren Vanaman

Financial Secretary Sandy Albright

Parish Secretary

Vestry Members Dave Garrett (2020) Alma Rooney (2020) Eileen Sullivan (2020)

Nancy Bush (2021) Donald Carmelite (2021)

Bert Myers (2021) Leigh Dalton (2022)

Debbie Donoghue (2022) Linda Woodside (2022)

April

Birthdays If your birthday is not listed, please call the parish office.

04 – Matthew Newman 06 – Joseph Gandy 09 – Kate Cooper 11 – Robert Sprenkle 11 – Dorothea Troutman 12 – Maria Deliz 14 – Luca Fimiani 16 – Robert Benica 17 – Kathleen O’Malley 21 – Dianne Newman 22 – Charles Hoopes 24 – Heidi Zinn 24 – Kylie Tarburton 25 – Eric Stambaugh 28 – Susan Heinle 28 – Tobi Snell 29 – Betsy Carmelite

April

Anniversaries If your anniversary is not listed,

please call the parish office. 16 - Rocco & Kelly Arcieri 16 - Gregory & Stacy Sipe 19 - Dennis & Susan Heinle 20 - Grant & Martha Ambrose 20 - David & Patricia Deliz 20 - Dave & Betsy Dunkel 20 - David & Deanna Garrett 22 - Don & Alyce Peiffer 28 - David & Lynn Robson

NOTICE: Bulletin Deadline

Each week is Wednesday – 12 noon

Deadlines for the NET X WORK

April 15th for May

newsletter

May 15th for June

newsletter

Please mark your calendars

and be respectful of these deadlines.

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