Services at St. Andrew's
This Sunday, November 28: First Sunday in Advent
Holy Eucharist in the Chapel at 8:00 am
No Children's Chapel
Children will be in the church to participate in the baptism
Holy Eucharist and Holy Baptism in the Church at 10:00 am
Live-streamed on Facebook, posted on YouTube
The bulletin for the live-streamed service is on our website;
or click the blue button at the bottom of this page
Contemplative Eucharist in the Chapel at 5:00 pm
Wednesday, December 1
Holy Eucharist in the Chapel at 12:00 noon
Holy Eucharist in the Chapel at 8:00 am
No Children's Chapel
Children will be in the church to participate in the baptism
Holy Eucharist and Holy Baptism in the Church at 10:00 am
Live-streamed on Facebook, posted on YouTube
The bulletin for the live-streamed service is on our website;
or click the blue button at the bottom of this page
Contemplative Eucharist in the Chapel at 5:00 pm
Wednesday, December 1
Holy Eucharist in the Chapel at 12:00 noon
St. Andrew's is delighted to be the second church that our new bishop, The Rev. Dr. Ketlen A. Solak, will visit.
She will be with us tomorrow, November 28, at the 10:00 am service, where she will preach and celebrate the Eucharist. Please join us as we welcome her to St. Andrew's for the first time.
She will be with us tomorrow, November 28, at the 10:00 am service, where she will preach and celebrate the Eucharist. Please join us as we welcome her to St. Andrew's for the first time.
Choral Evensong on December 5
Our Choral Evensong for December will be on Sunday, December 5, at 5:00 pm (after the St. Nicholas festivities described below).
Following the service, we will once again be treated to a performance by the Syria Highlanders bagpipe and drum corps, marking the end of the week in which the Feast of St. Andrew's occurs.
Our Choral Evensong for December will be on Sunday, December 5, at 5:00 pm (after the St. Nicholas festivities described below).
Following the service, we will once again be treated to a performance by the Syria Highlanders bagpipe and drum corps, marking the end of the week in which the Feast of St. Andrew's occurs.
Christmas Eve Services
4:00 pm: Children's Christmas Pageant and Holy Eucharist
8:00 pm: Choral Eucharist with Choir and Strings
7:30 pm: Musical Prelude
11:00 pm: Holy Eucharist with Harp
4:00 pm: Children's Christmas Pageant and Holy Eucharist
8:00 pm: Choral Eucharist with Choir and Strings
7:30 pm: Musical Prelude
11:00 pm: Holy Eucharist with Harp
Protocols for Services at St. Andrew's
- Masks are required for everyone at all services and other indoor gatherings.
- We will maintain social distancing at all services in the church and other indoor gatherings.
- Please choose a seat in the church where there is a St. Andrew's fan on the pew.
Around St. Andrew's
A Week of Meditations
Tuesday, November 30 is the official day for the Feast of Saint Andrew, our patron saint. To celebrate and contemplate his life, join in a week of meditations. Each morning we will all receive an email with an excerpt of scripture, a word highlighting a principle from Andrew's life, and a brief reflection for our edification and delight. Join in giving thanks and praise for the apostle Andrew who points us further to Christ Jesus.
Tuesday, November 30 is the official day for the Feast of Saint Andrew, our patron saint. To celebrate and contemplate his life, join in a week of meditations. Each morning we will all receive an email with an excerpt of scripture, a word highlighting a principle from Andrew's life, and a brief reflection for our edification and delight. Join in giving thanks and praise for the apostle Andrew who points us further to Christ Jesus.
Socks and St. Nicholas
During the month of November and the first week of December, we are conducting our annual sock collection for the Mustard Seed Babies Home in Hoima, Uganda, where we sponsor two children, Derrick Ayona and Patience Amaya.
New, white crew socks in sizes for toddlers through teenagers can be brought to one of the suitcases set up in the narthex and Brooks Hall, or the bin on the porch of the parish house. Filled suitcases will be delivered to Pat and Carolyn Hurd of St. Paul’s, Mt. Lebanon, who will travel to Uganda on a mission trip as soon as possible, given the global pandemic.
During the month of November and the first week of December, we are conducting our annual sock collection for the Mustard Seed Babies Home in Hoima, Uganda, where we sponsor two children, Derrick Ayona and Patience Amaya.
New, white crew socks in sizes for toddlers through teenagers can be brought to one of the suitcases set up in the narthex and Brooks Hall, or the bin on the porch of the parish house. Filled suitcases will be delivered to Pat and Carolyn Hurd of St. Paul’s, Mt. Lebanon, who will travel to Uganda on a mission trip as soon as possible, given the global pandemic.
St. Nicholas Celebration
On Sunday, December 5, from 4:00-5:00 pm, children and adults are invited to join us in a celebration of the Feast of St. Nicholas. This feast day is a traditional day for giving gifts, and children can bring their gifts of socks for the children of the Mustard Seed Babies Home. They can also have their pictures taken with St. Nicholas. More details will be published in coming weeks.
On Sunday, December 5, from 4:00-5:00 pm, children and adults are invited to join us in a celebration of the Feast of St. Nicholas. This feast day is a traditional day for giving gifts, and children can bring their gifts of socks for the children of the Mustard Seed Babies Home. They can also have their pictures taken with St. Nicholas. More details will be published in coming weeks.
The Beginnings of the Christmas Narrative
This Advent, explore the scriptures surrounding the birth of Jesus. Over the four Tuesdays of Advent, starting on November 30, Fr. Chris will lead a conversation via Zoom from 8:00 am - 9:00 am discussing central texts leading to the Incarnation. The group will use Dr. Amy Jill-Levine's book Light of the World as a primer for conversation. If you are interested in participating, please email Chris at chriscole@standrewspgh.org.
This Advent, explore the scriptures surrounding the birth of Jesus. Over the four Tuesdays of Advent, starting on November 30, Fr. Chris will lead a conversation via Zoom from 8:00 am - 9:00 am discussing central texts leading to the Incarnation. The group will use Dr. Amy Jill-Levine's book Light of the World as a primer for conversation. If you are interested in participating, please email Chris at chriscole@standrewspgh.org.
Watching and Waiting Together: An Advent Quiet Day
The season of Advent is one of watching and waiting for Christ’s incarnation. This Advent we invite you to prepare for Christ together during our Advent Quiet Day. We will gather for a morning of prayer, contemplation, and quiet on December 11 from 9:00-12:30. A light lunch of soup and bread will be provided. Please contact Luke Zerra (lukezerra@standrewspgh.org) if you plan to attend.
The season of Advent is one of watching and waiting for Christ’s incarnation. This Advent we invite you to prepare for Christ together during our Advent Quiet Day. We will gather for a morning of prayer, contemplation, and quiet on December 11 from 9:00-12:30. A light lunch of soup and bread will be provided. Please contact Luke Zerra (lukezerra@standrewspgh.org) if you plan to attend.
Remembering St. Andrew's Day
Last Sunday, we were treated to a stirring performance by a bagpiper and a drummer from the Syria Highlanders. We can revisit a couple of their musical offerings on our YouTube channel: Video#1, Video #2.
Last Sunday, we were treated to a stirring performance by a bagpiper and a drummer from the Syria Highlanders. We can revisit a couple of their musical offerings on our YouTube channel: Video#1, Video #2.
Around Our Diocese
St. Andrew's Gift to the Bishop
As you may know, the people and parishes of the Diocese of Pittsburgh will be presenting special gifts to the new bishop during this service: the bishop's ring, a personal crozier, a mitre, and a chasuble.
Each parish has been asked to make a contribution towards these gifts, and St. Andrew's is sending a check representing the contributions of our parish. If you would like to make a contribution towards St. Andrew's gift to the bishop, please send a check to St. Andrew's at the address below with "Bishop's Gift" on the memo line. You can also contribute through PayPal on St. Andrew's website (please specify Other as type of contribution, and on the last screen put "Bishop's Gift" where you have the opportunity for a note).
As you may know, the people and parishes of the Diocese of Pittsburgh will be presenting special gifts to the new bishop during this service: the bishop's ring, a personal crozier, a mitre, and a chasuble.
Each parish has been asked to make a contribution towards these gifts, and St. Andrew's is sending a check representing the contributions of our parish. If you would like to make a contribution towards St. Andrew's gift to the bishop, please send a check to St. Andrew's at the address below with "Bishop's Gift" on the memo line. You can also contribute through PayPal on St. Andrew's website (please specify Other as type of contribution, and on the last screen put "Bishop's Gift" where you have the opportunity for a note).
5-Minute Advent
As we begin our first Advent season with Bishop Ketlen Setlak, she invites everyone in the diocese to join in a 5-minute daily Zoom program to observe this special time of reflection, prayer, and renewal in community.
5-Minute Advent will take place on Monday through Saturday evenings from 7:00-7:05 pm, beginning on Monday, November 29, and ending on Wednesday, December 22. The series is called Expecting Life and will follow, verse by verse, Isaiah's prophecy of God with us.
Click here for the evening Zoom link. Passcode: Advent
In Bishop Setlak's words:
"Advent helps us to focus our attention on the presence of Jesus in our midst and to prepare for a meaningful Christmas celebration. It would be wonderful to share 5 minutes together in community during this Advent season, and to remember how God has given us a great and living hope through the life of our Lord, Jesus Christ."
As we begin our first Advent season with Bishop Ketlen Setlak, she invites everyone in the diocese to join in a 5-minute daily Zoom program to observe this special time of reflection, prayer, and renewal in community.
5-Minute Advent will take place on Monday through Saturday evenings from 7:00-7:05 pm, beginning on Monday, November 29, and ending on Wednesday, December 22. The series is called Expecting Life and will follow, verse by verse, Isaiah's prophecy of God with us.
Click here for the evening Zoom link. Passcode: Advent
In Bishop Setlak's words:
"Advent helps us to focus our attention on the presence of Jesus in our midst and to prepare for a meaningful Christmas celebration. It would be wonderful to share 5 minutes together in community during this Advent season, and to remember how God has given us a great and living hope through the life of our Lord, Jesus Christ."
Vestry Leadership Areas
Since early 2020, the vestry has been organized into leadership areas, with each vestry member assuming responsibility for oversight of and liaison with least one area. Current responsibilities are as follows:
Since early 2020, the vestry has been organized into leadership areas, with each vestry member assuming responsibility for oversight of and liaison with least one area. Current responsibilities are as follows:
A Capella Interlude
Take a few minutes to enjoy our own Thatcher Montgomery (the bass in the middle of the bottom row) and 19 of his friends, the Solitary Singers, in a virtual, international cover of "Try Everything."
Take a few minutes to enjoy our own Thatcher Montgomery (the bass in the middle of the bottom row) and 19 of his friends, the Solitary Singers, in a virtual, international cover of "Try Everything."