A Message from the Junior Warden:
This past Sunday, the congregation at St. Andrew’s was treated to a reading and sermon from the Gospel of John by the Rev. Dr. James B. Lemler. I’ve always thought this passage rather remarkable; not only does it contain a “Who’s Who” of Biblical figures (Jesus, Mary, Martha, Lazarus, Judas, etc.), but also an unprecedented act of humility and devotion. I often wonder, why would Mary pour expensive perfume on Jesus’ feet then wipe it with her hair?
Acts of love commonly involve doing something special for the recipient, giving of ourselves and using the best of that which is available to us. From this perspective, the use of the “precious” perfume is understandable. Mary using her hair to wipe Jesus’s feet is quite another matter altogether. This humble display in the presence of others is, to me, a complete act of sacrificial love. Instead of using a towel or other cloth Mary chooses her own hair, the gentlest, most soft material accessible to her at that time, to anoint Jesus’ feet. Feet, mind you, that have been walking around in sandals all day acquiring all manner of dirt and grime.
In my mind, Mary’s actions serve as a reminder to remain humble while providing and giving to God the best of what I have available, not necessarily what is easiest or most convenient.
Jim Ensley, Junior Warden
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Rector’s Office Drop-In Time
Rev. Jen has set her office drop-in day as Wednesday of each week from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. for anyone who would like to stop in and visit. You are always invited to make an appointment for a time convenient for you. Mondays are her Sabbath day.
The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday
In-Person Sunday Morning Worship Service, April 13, led by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Oldstone-Moore, Palm Procession beginning at 9:50 a.m., service at 10:15 a.m.
You can stream the service via St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Greencastle, Indiana Facebook Page. Click on this link to view the Live Stream. We will start the Live Stream 5 minutes prior to the start of the service.
Click here for the service booklet for April 13.
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LENTEN SERIES
We have a range of services and gatherings for Lent, including Wednesday Lenten Series at 12:30 and 6:30 each Wednesday. Each week will begin with a different form of the Stations of the Cross. We will then discuss prayer practices and concerns. Each meeting will be 45-60 minutes long. Use the on-line newsletter and a printed sheet outlining Lent and Holy Week to fill your calendar for this wonder and moving season. Click here for a full listing of all the Lent and Easter services being offered this year.
EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH
There is a sign up sheet in Hamilton Hall for the upcoming April 20 Easter brunch. Be sure to sign up to bring your favorite side dish!
NON-FOOD PANTRY AND PANTRY COALITION HELP NEEDED
The Pantry Coalition needs volunteers to help work 2 hour shifts at Kroger on Monday, April 14 from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for Kroger Sweeps Day distributing shopping wish lists and answering questions, and someone to pick up our part of the collection the next morning, Tuesday, April 15 before 9:00 a.m. Pick-up is easily done with a car. If you can help in any way, please contact Fred Vallowe at vallowef@gmail.com. April 30, Wednesday, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Ashley Square Cinema the Putnam County Pantry Coalition will be showing two short films on food insecurity in Indiana. A panel discussion on the complexity of these Hoosier issues will be included. Admission is free, but the donation of a pantry staple would be appreciated!
EASTER FLOWER REMEMBRANCES
Easter Flower Remembrance Forms went out Sunday, April 6. Please have those back along with your payment by Monday, April 14 in order for your remembrances to be printed in the Easter Sunday service sheet. This is a free will donation.
TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY
The Book and Bible Group has begun again, meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays with Evening Prayer celebrated at 4:00 p.m. NOTE: No Book and Bible Group on April 15. The next one will be Tuesday, April 22.
ALTAR FLOWER CALENDAR
An altar flower calendar is posted in Hamilton Hall. Sign up to sponsor the altar flowers to commemorate a birthday or anniversary, remember a loved one, or in thanksgiving for an important event. We ask a donation to help offset the cost of the altar flowers and other worship expenses. Be sure to tell the office your dedication so that it can be printed in the bulletin. Please make checks payable to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and in the memo field please put this information: Altar Flowers, person’s name, occasion, Sunday date you’d like for the flowers to be on the altar.
VESTRY MEETING MINUTES
If any of you are interested in what your Vestry is doing, there are two copies of each month’s minutes on the top of the piano in Hamilton Hall. Feel free to read and return!
THIS WEEK’S SHOPPING LIST FOR NON-FOOD PANTRY
Please add baby wipes, disinfectant wipes, and Adult Depends (any size) to your shopping list for the NFP for the month of April. Meals and conversation in Hamilton Hall are going well. Patrons are now able to pick out items they most need. Your contributions help our budget go farther in helping meet the needs of those in Putnam County. The next Non-Food Pantry will be Saturday, April 26 from noon – 2:00 p.m.
KROGER COUPONS
If you have any unwanted Kroger coupons, please bring them to Hamilton Hall and place in the window ledge near the “Little Library”. We would like to make them available to our Non-Food Pantry recipients so that they might be able to take advantage of them to help extend their food budget. Thanks in advance!
FREE DAILY DEVOTIONAL
We have some large print Day by Day daily devotionals in the sanctuary that you are free to take home for your personal devotions–and if we know that people would like copies, we can order the right amount. Many of you may also appreciate the on-line version of Day to Day. Click here.
ON-GOING COVID PROTOCOL
We continue to respond to both our county’s current CDC designation and to the current variant. Masking is optional. Decisions on COVID policy have moved from the Reconvening Committee to Rev. Jen and the Wardens.
Prayers and Reflections for This Week
We have heard that the daily reflections and scripture readings provided during Lent were appreciated. The meditations are written by persons from Gobin UMC and Beech Grove UMC. They will be in the newsletter each week. Whether you enjoy these every day or as the Spirit moves you, may this resource continue to bring you spiritual food for the journey. Blessings!
Click here to view the readings and accompanying links.
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Saturday, April 26
• Noon to 2:00 p.m.
There will be a distribution in Hamilton Hall and light lunches will be served inside. We are grateful for all those who have worked so hard to obtain supplies for the Non-Food Pantry. Items are having to be purchased from a variety of sources making it much more expensive. Donations to help offset this extra cost will be gratefully accepted!
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Your prayers are asked for:
Haile Bane, grandson of Joanne Haymaker
Beth Benedix, friend to many at St. Andrew’s
Dan
Debbie
Katie Gleichman, relative of Jim & Cathryn Ensley
Carole Greenawald
Gwen, sister of Connie Macy
The family of Don Hamilton, wife Laurie
Heather, friend of Jen+
Janet Jenks, friend to many at St. Andrew’s
Josh
Tom Kaiser, friend of Jen+ & Chris
Linda
Hansford Mann, friend of Joanne Haymaker
Teresa Masten, friend of Karen & Jim Mannon
Sally Motsch, friend to many at St. Andrew’s
Mary Mountz
Jeri Mucia, friend of Joanne Haymaker
Tom Mullen, father of Patti Harmless
Logan Murray, grandson of Dave & Sue Murray
Nick
Paul
Rick
Elizabeth & Natalie Sheffler, daughter & granddaughter of Page & Narda Cotton
Skip Sutton
The family and friends of Karen Swalley, friend of Thom & Gwen Morris
Larry Taylor, former member of St. Andrew’s
Dwight Ziegler, uncle of Stephanie Gurnon
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: St. Mark’s Church, Plainfield: The Rev. Kirsteen Wilkinson.
Our companion dioceses: The Anglican Episcopal Church of Brazil: The Most Rev. Mauricio Jose Araujo De Andrade, Primate of Brazil and Bishop of Brasilia. The people and Diocese of Haiti and Saint Andre’s Parish and school in Mithon.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Church of England.
Birthdays: Emily Knuth, April 13; Orcenith Smith, April 14; Josie Cox, April 16; Sue Murray, April 16.
Anniversaries: None.
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