Archives of Saint Andrew's Net for 2007 (Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, Irvine, California)

FEBRUARY 2007 VICAR’S VOICE: Looking at the ‘emerging church’ Prayer shawl thanks The bishop is coming. (Get ready.) Jesus’ image on-screen: Young adults’ Lenten film series Saint Andrew’s 2007 Budget, as passed at the Annual Meeting OUTREACH NOTES: Supporting the troops; ‘Souper Bowl’ victory	Vol. XXII, No. 1
MARCH 2007 VICAR’S VOICE: Bishop Katharine, the church’s new dawn Presiding Bishop holds a live ‘conversation with the church’ UNITED THANK OFFERING: Feeling thankful? Put a coin in the slot Prayer Shawl Ministry brings comfort to Woodbridge Manor Kids, get ready to ‘make a joyful noise’ Fall Fundraiser: Mark Sept. 22 down on your calendars Narthex card tables to vanish, thanks to slow boat from Denmark YOUNG ADULTS LENTEN PROGRAM: Silver-screen Jesus: Images of the Savior in film Bp. Bruno to preach, confirm on May 6 Upcoming Holy Week observances Letters of thanks keep pouring in [Your outreach contributions have touched people far and wide, and they’ve let us know how.] Gifting securities helps you, helps us OUTREACH NOTES: Bring Clif bars, phone cards, hard candies	Vol. XXII, No. 2
APRIL 2007 VICAR’S VOICE: Forgiveness, hope and love shine through the Passion story Holy Week and Easter schedule May Day baskets, bake sale, Bring a Friend to Church’ among Sunday School spring highlights ‘Women of the Cross’ set for Monday, April 2 at St. Luke’s Bp. Bruno to preach, confirm on May 6th Ring the bells at the Vigil! FIRST PERSON \| GINA CATALANO: Small burning-bush moments add up to resolutions fulfilled Communion needs ‘more conversation, less rhetoric,’ Peterson tells Ministry Fair gathering Youth Group makes Big Bear trek CHILDREN’S CENTER FEES: State funds replaced with 3rd-party sources for low-income families	Vol. XXII, No. 3
MAY 2007 VICAR’S VOICE: The saints went marching in, with Gordon leading the way LIVES LIVED: Priest. Teacher. Artist. Giver. [Whether preaching in church, feeding the homeless, or showing his students the right way to fire ceramics, Gordon Yeaton went the extra mile to give of himself to those around him.] Bishop Bruno to visit May 6 Organ repairs made, to the tune of $1800 Breakfast is on us, Mom, says Men’s Group Go to camp this summer! OUTREACH NOTES: Wrapping up our Iraq donations to Jonathan Sammon’s unit Help plan July’s VBS OUTREACH ANNEX: Write a letter to the troops in Iraq—and we’ll provide the stamp	Vol. XXII, No. 4
JUNE 2007 VICAR’S VOICE: Youth Group, vicar share E-ticket day Confirmation celebrated on May 6 OUTREACH NOTES: Packages to Iraq received; everything ‘devoured in 5 minutes’ Kids, it’s ‘Bring a Friend to Church’ time on June 10th On June 3, we appreciate all Manor residents brightened by May Day blooms Don’t forget July’s VBS ‘Local Hero of the Year’ award given to Mitsuye Yamada by KCET FREEZE FRAME: Youth Group at Disneyland Give thanks for all of God’s creation at June 10th’s ‘Mass on the Grass’ Upcoming summer picnics: July 22, Sports Picnic; Aug. 26, Beach Picnic Annual Fundraiser Dinner set for Saturday, Sept. 22 at Antonello Ristorante	Vol. XXII, No. 5
JULY 2007 VICAR’S VOICE: Benefitting from the bishop’s benevolence Sunday School Carnival [As the adults celebrated ‘Mass on the Grass’ on June 10, the Sunday School held a carnival.] JULY OUTREACH: Books? Look, a chance for kids to get hooked [Help students in need in the Irvine Unified School district discover the lifelong joys of reading by donating reading books for grades K–12.] VBS kids experience ‘Growing God’s Way’ Upcoming summer picnics: July 22, Sports Picnic; Aug. 26, Beach Picnic Lives, hurricane-damaged Alabama homes rebuilt by Episcopal Mission Exchange Updating the Prayer List Porter Bain wins school’s poster-design competition Annual Fundraiser Dinner set for Saturday, Sept. 22 at Antonello Ristorante	Vol. XXIII, No. 6
AUGUST 2008 CURATE’S CORNER: The deacon’s alphabet: Every letter except A, B, and C Come to the water [3rd annual Beach Party: Aug. 26] Sunday school seeks students; teachers, too ANNUAL FUNDRAISER DINNER AT ANTONELLO’S: Relive the ‘Rat Pack’ years (at our September fundraiser) Virginia Tech grant ‘greatly appreciated’ Think ‘back-to-school’ for outreach Diamondbacks the foil at Aug. 3 Dodger Night Sports picnic wows crowd [July 22 event had participatory fun for all ages.] ‘Growing God’s Way’ experienced at VBS L.A. bishops to offer briefing on House of Bishops meeting	Vol. XXII, No. 7
SEPTEMBER 2008 VICAR’S VOICE: Flexibility is the key to reimagining worship space Third time’s a charm [Scenes from the third-annual Beach Party!] Fundraiser relives the ‘Rat Pack’ era Teachers, kids, are you ready? CURATE’S CORNER: ‘Ordinary’ time? Indeed!	Vol. XXII, No. 8
OCTOBER 2008 VICAR’S VOICE: Episcopal Church: We’re in the news again FIRST PERSON: My lunch with the bishop (by Rachel Remick) The ‘Rat Pack’ were sublime: It was a very good time. Annual Blessing of the Animals services set for Oct. 7 Care packages received, eagerly consumed (photo of Lt. Jonathan Sammon’s unit in Baghdad) L.A. bishops to discuss outcome of national meeting Communion classes offered for kids in October IUSD thanks Saint Andrew’s for donations of school supplies COMMUNITY CALENDAR: ‘Tremble Clefs’: Music therapy for people with Parkinson’s Saints and Sinners softball schedule CURATE’S CORNER: As the leaves drop, the church gets busy again Photo from the ‘Rat Pack’ fundraiser	Vol. XXII, No. 9
NOVEMBER 2007 VICAR’S VOICE: When the orange glow loomed over the hillside Record-setting $16,420 raised at ‘Rat Pack’ dinner ‘Time, talent, treasure’: Our stewardship focus in 2008 Build a Habitat house in O.C. Narthex, restrooms given much-needed facelift November fire outreach Witch Creek fire claims former Saint Andrew’s vicar’s home in Ramona Upcoming Events: All Saints’ Sunday, Saint Andrew’s Day, Thanksgiving Eve, Alternative Christmas Market	Vol. XXII, No. 10
DECEMBER 2007 VICAR’S VOICE: Advent: A respite from the holiday busy-ness CURATE’S CORNER: New lectionary introduced as we turn the page to Advent The greening of the church: Dec. 23 Calling all angels and shepherds! [Christmas Pageant rehearsal information] ‘Meditations on Mary’ highlights Advent women’s gathering on Dec. 18 Old pics tossed, new pics sought for church directory update Annual Meeting set for Jan. 29 ‘Buy different’ at Dec. 2nd’s Alternative [Christmas] Market LIVES LIVED: Hal Becker: Respected criminologist, B.C. member Be a Santa [Bring gifts for Children’s Center adopted families, Woodbridge Manor residents] Altar Flowers for Christmas Christmas schedule of services All are invited to Bonnie’s ordination on Jan. 12 in L.A.! Bishop Wolfrum dies; often visited our church	Vol. XXII, No. 11