Called to Worship. Sent to Witness. Led to Welcome. | | |
An Invitation to Join Us in the Garden
“And the Lord God planted a garden in Eden, in the east;
and there he put the man whom he had formed.”
Genesis 2:8
Gardens are a reflection of the wonder of creation—a reminder of God’s perfect artistry and design. A garden is contemplative, restorative, and abounding with symbols of growth, nurture, God’s love for humanity, and our love of nature. Scriptural references to gardens form a complete circle—from the creation in Genesis, to Jesus’ betrayal, death and resurrection in the Gospels, and the restoration of a new Eden in Revelation. Gardens are a significant part of our Anglican tradition, historically providing nourishment and medicinal plants for the clergy and community—and in more recent times—places of prayer and contemplation.
As with our historic church, the Garden at Saint Andrew’s is layered with beauty and meaning and it is an important aspect of our community ministry. In our garden one can admire the spring blooms and fall foliage, learn about herbs mentioned in the scriptures, rest in an intimate space dedicated to the memory of a mighty canine named Hercules, walk a medieval-style labyrinth, and honor the final resting place of beloved parishioners.
Our Garden at Saint Andrew’s is a reflection of decades of love and care by parishioner-gardeners. A dedicated team meets every third Saturday from 9 am to 12 noon to tend our garden and enjoy fellowship. We want to invite you to become part of this ministry. For more information, please contact Annette Geraghty. All levels from novice to experienced gardeners are welcome to participate.
- From the Saint Andrew's Garden Crew
| | Entrance to the Hercules Garden | | A Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary | | The Labyrinth and Columbarium | | Worship & Formation Schedule with Links | | |
Sunday, August 10 - The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
The Rev. Mtr. Molly McGee Short, guest preacher
8:30 AM Low Mass, Rite II
10:30 AM Sung High Mass, Rite I, with Blessing of the Backpacks (livestream available)
1:00 PM St. Andrews Book Club
Tuesday, August 5
4 PM Clergy-Led Bible Study
Wednesday, August 13 - Feast of Saint Mary the Virgin (observed)
5:30 PM Healing Mass, Rite II
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The following people have been commended
to the prayers of the parish:
| Andrew, Annette, Bobbie, Bob, Brian, Charlie, Chuck, Deirdre, Dick, Don, Felix, Holly, Jim, Jodi, Joyce, Leigh Ann, Lyra, Margaret Lee, Margaret, Marvin, Mary, Nancy, Patt, Robin, Shawn, Sylvia, Wade, Winona | | |
To add someone to the Parish Prayer List, please contact the office.
To add someone to the Daughters of the King prayer list, please e-mail dok@standrewsgreenville.org
There is also wooden box in the Narthex where you can fill out prayer cards.
The Daughters will add your names to their prayers.
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08/02 Lenderman Rhodes
08/04 Andrew Honohan
08/04 Nancy Barutio
08/07 Hampton Shields
08/07 Leigh Randall
08/13 Ava Honohan
08/15 John Bennett
08/16 Mary Patterson Fenn
08/18 Jimmy Worley
08/20 Virginia Eichelberger
08/21 JJ Andrighetti
08/21 Theo Woodard
08/22 Chuck Evans
08/22 Meg Woodard
08/24 Asher Boswell
08/24 Gwynne Armstrong
08/25 Russell Conner
08/26 Nancy Powell
08/26 Frances Twomey
08/28 Jane Babb
08/28 Millie Apperson
08/30 Angie Honohan
08/31 Cheryl Fairley
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Photo Gallery:
Sending Forth Fr. Tyler
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Thank you
Fr. Tyler!
This past Sunday, August 3, we said thank you to Fr. Tyler Proctor, who has been our curate for the past two years. Our parish has been blessed beyond measure by Fr. Tyler and his ministry. We offered God's blessing upon him and his future ministry, and we expressed our gratitude for his service to this community, and beyond, during his curacy.
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A Discernment Update From Saint Andrew's Parishioner, Laura Rhodes:
A New Chapter in My Journey of Faith
Dear Friends,
For quite some time, I have been in the discernment process for the Diaconate and, throughout this process, have appreciated the regular prayers of the parish as we sought God's guidance together. After deep prayer and reflection, I have come to recognize that I am not being called to ordained ministry—but I do feel clearly and joyfully called to serve.
In response to that call, I have enrolled in the Education for Ministry program through Sewanee, the University of the South. This four-year course of study, which is offered locally, explores scripture, church history, and theology. I am very excited about the journey ahead, and to continue to discern God’s call.
Thank you for your prayers and your many encouraging words throughout this time of discernment. I am especially grateful that this new direction allows me to study, and to remain with our dear community at Saint Andrew’s.
With gratitude and peace,
Laura
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Upcoming Anniversary Special Events:
- Sunday, August 10 (Backpack Blessing Sunday) | At Both Masses | Guest Preacher, Mtr. Molly McGee Short, Chaplain at Saint Andrew’s Sewanee Episcopal Boarding School
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Sunday, September 7 | At Both Masses | Guest Preacher, The Rev'd Dr. Ben King, Professor of Church History at Seminary of the Southwest (Dr. King is a scholar of Anglo-Catholic history and previously preached at Saint Andrew's for Fr. Gary's installation as Rector in 2016.)
- Sunday, October 19 | At Both Masses | Guest Preacher & Celebrant, The Rev'd Trey Garland, Former Rector
- All Saints Sunday, November 2 | At Both Masses | Guest Preacher, The Right Rev'd Dorsey Henderson, Former Bishop of Upper South Carolina
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125th Anniversary Guest Preaching Series Continues with Mtr. Molly McGee Short
This Sunday | Both Masses
This Sunday, we welcome Mtr. Molly McGee Short as our guest preacher. Mtr. Molly is a graduate of Furman University — in addition to Duke Divinity School and Sewanee School of Theology — and has, for the past ten years served as a chaplain at Saint Andrew’s Sewanee Episcopal Boarding School. We are grateful to Mtr. Molly and her family for coming to Saint Andrew’s to help us celebrate our 125th anniversary year—and to join in our blessing of our students and teachers as they prepare for a new school year!
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Blessing of the Backpacks |
This Sunday | 10:30 AM Mass
Many of our local schools start back next week on Monday, August 11! Students and teachers are encouraged to bring their backpacks to church this Sunday so that the students, teachers, and their backpacks can be blessed for the upcoming school year.
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Second Sunday Harvest | This Sunday| At Both Masses
As is our custom on the Second Sunday of each month, we will be collecting food, personal hygiene products, and financial donations designated for United Ministries.
In this regard, United Ministries has recently notified us that they are in urgent need for certain food items for their pantry, as listed below:
- Grits
- Canned Tuna
- Beef Stew
- Green Beans
- Corn
- Canned Pasta
- Saltines
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St. Andrew’s Book Club |
This Sunday, August 10 | 1 PM
St. Andrew’s Book Club, which normally meets on the first Sunday of each month, is rescheduled to Sunday, August 10. The meeting will take place in the church hall after coffee hour. This month’s book for discussion is The Horse Dancer by JoJo Moyes. If you would like to learn more about the club, please plan to join the discussion. Alternatively, feel free to speak to or email Annette Geraghty (annv51@yahoo.com).
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Clergy-Led Bible Study
Tuesday August 12 | 4 PM | Parish Hall
Our weekly clergy-led study of Genesis is back meeting on Tuesdays at 4 PM. All are welcome to join the Bible Study—even if you didn’t participate in the Spring. To prepare for Tuesday’s session, please read Genesis 27:41-28:22.
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Parish Staff Update: Our New Parish Administrator
and Director of Communications
A few weeks ago, we welcomed two new staff members to our team. Miranda Mason, Parish Administrator, oversees the daily operations of the parish office. She manages finances, facility scheduling, parish records, and most items concerning daily parish operations. If you have questions or need help with anything, Ms. Mason can be reached at office@standrewsgreenville.org. Frances Twomey, Director of Communications, is responsible for all parish communications. This includes the weekly bulletin, The Call, our website, social media, and printed publications. If you have news to share, need help publicizing an event, or have photos from parish gatherings, please reach out to Frances at info@standrewsgreenville.org. We are excited to have Miranda and Frances on board as we continue to grow and serve together.
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Back to School Youth Bowling Party
Sunday, August 24
5 to 7 PM
810 Billiards & Bowling
For this year’s Back to School Party, our elementary through high school age youth will gather August 24, from 5 to 7 PM, at 810 Billiards & Bowling (842 Woods Crossing). Please RSVP to formation@standrewsgreenville.org and plan to join us as we kick off another year of monthly gatherings for Saint Andrew’s youth!
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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Resumes Sunday, September 7 | 9:30 AM
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, for 3-to-9 year olds, starts back in the Atrium (upstairs in the Parish Hall) on September 7 at 9:30 AM.
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ECW Meeting | Tuesday, September 9
6 to 8 PM
ECW (Episcopal Church Women) will return to regular monthly meetings on Tuesday, September 9, in the Parish Hall from 6-8 PM. Join us the second Tuesday of each month for this time of fellowship, learning and service.
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Coffee Hour
Volunteers Needed!
Please consider volunteering to assist with refreshments and set up for our coffee hour fellowship following the 10:30 AM Mass. A sign up sheet can be found on the “Welcome” bulletin board in the Parish Hall or online at the link below.
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UPDATED: Parking at Saint Andrew's
For detailed parking instructions, click here.
***PLEASE NOTE - West End Baptist Church, which owns the parking lot around Saint Andrew's, has reduced the parking lot area available on Sundays to the area closer to South Main Street--with the back part of the parking lot (against Rhett Street) no longer available. As a result, please enter the parking lot via South Main Street. The map linked below has been updated to reflect that change.***
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Note: You need a parking decal to park in the designated lots. They can be found on the shelf to the left of the doors as you exit the church.
| Sunday Altar Flower and Presence Candle Dedications | |
On Sundays, we have the opportunity to offer a special dedication of the altar flowers or presence candle in honor, memory, or celebration of loved ones. The cost to the church for altar flowers is now $100 per Sunday, so we are suggesting that donations for dedicating altar flowers be in the range of $50 to $100 to help us cover those costs. The suggested donation for a presence candle dedication is $10.
If you would like to sign up for a Sunday, please see the sign up sheet on the bulletin in the Parish Hall or click on the button below. You may place a check in the offering plate with "Altar Flowers" or "Presence Candle" noted in the memo.
We will continue to only have Altar Flowers if someone has signed up and paid for the arrangements. As a result, we will need to know by the Tuesday prior to the upcoming Sunday if you would like to sign up.
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Invitation to Submit Future Parishioner Postings ...
If you have news of important milestones or work that you would like to share with the parish, please let us know!
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News from the Wider Church
and from Our Ministry Partners
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Living the Reign | Your Diocesan Newsletter | Have you or do you currently serve as a faith community nurse, parish nurse, or mental or emotional support for a parish in our diocese? Whether that role was a paid staff position or a volunteer role, we want to hear from you! | | | |
Notes Along the Way | Charity in the Reign of Christ | Over the past two weeks my colleagues have shared the that we strive to embody as we do diocesan work in the bishop's office. My position in faith formation sends me out into the diocese to work closely alongside our youth and young adults as I try to embody and teach charity in the reign of Christ through mission and outreach work. | | | |
Get ready for a night that’s deliciously unforgettable! Join us Thursday, August 21st for our next community dinner, where our amazing culinary staff and students will serve up a mouthwatering three-course feast. Tickets are limited and going fast—grab yours before August 15th and treat yourself to an evening of great food and even better company. Don’t miss out on this savory celebration! | | | |
Choir | Rehearsal on Sundays at 9:30 AM
We are always seeking additional volunteers for the Saint Andrew’s choir, which currently gathers on Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM (and not on Wednesday evenings) to prepare the music for the 10:30 mass. This more limited time commitment provides an excellent opportunity for prospective new members to “try us out.” If you have questions, contact the Parish Office—or just show up on Sunday morning!
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Volunteers Needed
Feed Thy Neighbor
Founded in 2010, Feed Thy Neighbor is a cooperative effort of the Episcopal community in Greenville. Parish volunteers from Saint Andrew’s, St. Peter’s, St. James, and Christ Church feed the hungry each Saturday from 7:30 to 8:30 AM. We are seeking volunteers to help serve and clean up. Please contact the office if you would like to volunteer: office@standrewsgreenville.org.
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