Archives of Saint Andrew's Net for 2009 (Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, Irvine, California)

FEBRUARY 2009 VICAR’S VOICE:Since 2004, transforming our space and ourselves The bishop is coming! It's 10 a.m.: Sunday School! A 'souper' deal for the needy [Bring in the broth—500 cans is our soup drive goal by Feb. 22] 3 services on Ash Wednesday: 6:30 a.m., 12 noon, and 7:30 p.m. CURATE'S CORNER: Click! More pix! Great recipe? Dazzle the bishop with it [Potluck reception fêtes Bishop Talton after the combined 10 a.m. service (there’s no 8 a.m.) on Feb. 8] Jan. 25 Annual Meeting elects 3 B.C. members, delegates Meet the new rector of St. Barnabas, in Tooele, Utah: Our own Rick Whittaker Gift Market vendor says thanks Thanks from a family we sponsored at Christmas	Vol. XXIV, No. 1
MARCH 2009 VICAR’S VOICE: Easter’s early! But journey through Holy Week, too What can you do to help? [From coffee to Christian Ed, Saint Andrew's has many opportunities] Lenten series focuses on 'Death and Resurrection of Jesus' Sunday School gets ready for Easter; plans May Day flower baskets and more You, too, can feel ubuntu when you volunteer for Convention in July Outreach: Breakfast items collected during March Prayer Shawl meeting: March 10th 522 cans? That’s a ‘souper’ donation! Camp Stevens: Gift for rebuilding appreciated Thanks from Bishop Talton CURATE'S CORNER: Celebrating the brothers Wesley: Methodists, but Anglicans to the end Youth pancake-prep kudos Liturgical art sought for 'The Beauty of God's Holiness' display at General Convention O.C. Women's Chorus presents Pergolesi's 'Stabat Mater' on March 21 & 22	Vol. XXIV, No. 2
APRIL 2009 VICAR’S VOICE: Making the Holy Week journey with Jesus Holy Week and Easter schedule Volunteering at General Convention in July Bring bells to ring at the Easter Vigil CURATE'S CORNER: April full of notable events Liturgical art sought for ‘The Beauty of God’s Holiness’ display at General Convention Ministry Fair replaced by Sept. 19 forum with the bishop suffragan candidates Flower the cross on Easter morning Easter flower donations sought	Vol. XXIV, No. 3
MAY 2009 VICAR’S VOICE: General Convention: Step up to the plate to serve Rick, Sandy, and Jack Whittaker send us Easter greetings from Tooele, Utah [where Rick is now rector of St. Barnabas' Church] Convention volunteering: 6 down, 14 more to go! Fall fundraiser date set: It’s Sept. 26th Prayer Shawl meeting: May 12th Join the Book Group on Wednesday mornings at 11 CURATE'S CORNER: After Easter’s extravagance, we have May Day, the Mother’s Day Brunch, and the ‘Church’s birthday,’ Pentecost, to look forward to New formula for outreach: Buy some baby supplies to help Families Forward Moms eat free at May 10th breakfast	Vol. XXIV, No. 4
JUNE 2009 VICAR’S VOICE: Mississippi beckons; get ready for Convention Building a legacy [‘Gordon Yeaton’s House,’ to be constructed at General Convention, will stand as a testament to his life and beliefs.] FIRST PERSON : ‘At the most insecure time of my life, he showed me respect.’ Convention volunteering: 23 have signed up, but you can still help CURATE'S CORNER: ‘A great blessing in my life’ NETLINE: Help sought for Fall Fundraiser in Sept.; Trifecta of events on June 28th; Prayers for the newly baptized Manor resident cheered by May Day blooms Dads, get your ‘Game On’ on June 21st! LIVES LIVED: Ronald Wayne Snidow, 1941–2009: Former football star was Saint Andrew's first Bishop's Warden Saint Andrew's Casino Night at the Cruses!	Vol. XXIV, No. 5
JULY 2009 VICAR’S VOICE: Board the bus: We'll be in Anaheim on the 12th No 10 a.m. service on July 12 Convention, new media draws church family together O.C., L.A. Episcopalians to welcome Convention visitors Give of your heart in July: Collect beans, rice for Corazón project Save the date: Annual fundraiser set for Sept. 26	Vol. XXIV, No. 6
SEPTEMBER 2009 VICAR’S VOICE: In our church, Mark found strength to meet the days ahead 200 lbs. of beans, rice donated LIVES LIVED: MARK JEFFRIES (1956–2009): In' his inspirational battle, Mark 'defied the odds' Try to remember these dates in September	Vol. XXIV, No. 7
OCTOBER 2009 VICAR’S VOICE: Black & White Ball: Gratitude for the helpers Suffering sans A/C to hear the future suffragans Bless the animals on Oct. 4 Youth Group now meets on Sunday Peace & Justice Ministry studies Truth & Reconciliation Commission on Oct. 4 They appreciate our 'big hearts': Corazón Some enchanted evening [Gina thanks everyone who helped out with the Black & White Masquerade Ball fundraiser] Recovering family histories, writing life stories focus of new Saturday workshop Men's Group meets Oct. 17 for breakfast at Ruby's	Vol. XXIV, No. 8
NOVEMBER 2009 VICAR’S VOICE: Giving, not receiving: The Mississippi true spirit NOVEMBER OUTREACH: Hush, little baby, don’t you cry; Corazón'll give you a new supply [Of diapers, wipes, and shampoo, too; if you run out, they’ll bring some anew] Habitat House for Gordon: The building starts Nov. 28 We've got your goat [Or chicken. Or handcrafted artwork. Or even mosquito nets. Buy the animals or nets for someone in a developing country, or the artwork to take home, on Dec. 7 at the Alternative Christmas Market.] Saint Andrew’s Day is Nov. 22 Year-to-date 3rd-quarter financial report Deanery Assembly on Nov. 7 Camaraderie and comfort, one shawl at a time [The Prayer Shawl committee ministers to others by what they knit, but their members are knit together by the bonds forged at the group’s monthly meetings.] ‘The Strangest Moment in History,’ as sung by the Women’s Chorus	Vol. XXIV, No. 9
DECEMBER 2009 VICAR’S VOICE: The Advent wreath: 4 candles of expectation They have the floor [Workers rip out carpet in sanctuary and pour concrete to level the floor in preparation for installing floor tiles.] We’ve got your goat, and so much more [It’s not just animals or mosquito nets for someone in a developing country— it’s coffee, soaps from Gordon’s Garden, or knitted items from our Prayer Shawl Ministry. All will be on sale on Dec. 7 at the Alternative Christmas Market.] Greening of the church Year-to-date financial report Youth group this month Pageant prep makes December busy for Sunday School folks Candidates for bishop draw 400 for forum in-person, online [Diocesan Convention will elect 2 this weekend.] Move-back help needed Dec. 12 Thanks to the ‘church clearers’ So long, Paula; the Northwest awaits you Christmas altar flower donations: Now is the time Dates to Remember: Dec. 13, Women’s Advent Gathering; Jan. 31, Annual Meeting Christmas schedule of worship at Saint Andrew’s	Vol. XXIV, No. 10