Advent Announcement
As we continue through Advent, check out more of the Adventure.
View a video message from our Rector by clicking here.
As we continue through Advent, check out more of the Adventure.
View a video message from our Rector by clicking here.
Advent Organ Recital with Readings, December 3
This Thursday evening, December 3, we will come together online for an Advent Organ Recital with Readings at 8:00 p.m. Join us as we recognize the beginning of Advent with readings and meditative musical reflections featuring alto Jenny Lawyer, violinist Maeve Southard-Wray, and organist Benjamin Cornelius-Bates, followed by an organ recital by Ethan LaPlaca. The service and recital will be live-streamed on Facebook, and posted afterwards on Facebook and YouTube.
This Thursday evening, December 3, we will come together online for an Advent Organ Recital with Readings at 8:00 p.m. Join us as we recognize the beginning of Advent with readings and meditative musical reflections featuring alto Jenny Lawyer, violinist Maeve Southard-Wray, and organist Benjamin Cornelius-Bates, followed by an organ recital by Ethan LaPlaca. The service and recital will be live-streamed on Facebook, and posted afterwards on Facebook and YouTube.
Rector's Advent Book Study
The Rector's Advent Book Study has a few openings on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m., Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m., or Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. Join us for this conversation series, once a week for 4 weeks, centered on Rowan Williams' Being Christian.
Contact Rev. Cole at rector@standrewspgh.org if you are interested and would like a book.
The Rector's Advent Book Study has a few openings on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m., Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m., or Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. Join us for this conversation series, once a week for 4 weeks, centered on Rowan Williams' Being Christian.
Contact Rev. Cole at rector@standrewspgh.org if you are interested and would like a book.
Bagpipes and Crafts on St. Andrew's Day
Two pipers and one drummer from the Syria Highlander Pipe and Drum Corps played on our lawn before and after the service on St. Andrew's Day, last Sunday. A short (and somewhat wobbly!) clip of their performance after church is on our Facebook site. If anyone has a better video, let us know, and we'll post it on Facebook and YouTube.
Two pipers and one drummer from the Syria Highlander Pipe and Drum Corps played on our lawn before and after the service on St. Andrew's Day, last Sunday. A short (and somewhat wobbly!) clip of their performance after church is on our Facebook site. If anyone has a better video, let us know, and we'll post it on Facebook and YouTube.
We also distributed 25 kits for making an Advent wreath to church and neighborhood children after the St. Andrew's Day service.
Pictures of your child(ren) making the Advent wreath or lighting the candles would be welcome! Just respond to this email and attach the picture.
Pictures of your child(ren) making the Advent wreath or lighting the candles would be welcome! Just respond to this email and attach the picture.
East End Free Market for Kids: December 4 and 5
Our East End neighbors are sponsoring a Holiday Free Market on Friday, December 4, and Saturday, December 5, where children can shop for free coats, toys, and gifts for their families. St. Andrew's is making a financial contribution to this event with our Outreach funds. Information on the Holiday Free Market is available here.
Our East End neighbors are sponsoring a Holiday Free Market on Friday, December 4, and Saturday, December 5, where children can shop for free coats, toys, and gifts for their families. St. Andrew's is making a financial contribution to this event with our Outreach funds. Information on the Holiday Free Market is available here.
Reminder - Please Return Pledges
This year, we are all asked to return our pledges to St. Andrew's by November 30, so that our Vestry can make informed plans for 2021. Little blue cards for recording the pledge, as well as return envelopes, were enclosed with the annual campaign brochure, and are available in the narthex if anyone has mislaid their card.
This year, for the first time, we have resources on our website for online pledging as well as online fulfillment of your pledge. Or you can simply send an email to our financial assistant, Dorothy Falk, at finance@standrewspgh.org, with information as to how much you want to pledge.
As Rev. Cole has emphasized, we would like everyone to return a pledge card or email, even if you are unable to make a financial pledge at this time, and your pledge is $0. We want to hear from everyone who is committed to St. Andrew's and willing to give their "time and talents", even if they can't give their "treasure."
Ushers Needed
A few more ushers are needed for Sunday services, so that current ushers do not have to be on duty quite as often. Duties include greeting people at the door and guiding them to the service leaflets and contact tracing slips, and releasing people from the pews for Communion.
If you are interested in serving as an usher, please contact Terry Northcutt,
ltnorthcutt@gmail.com or 412-427-1649.
Our Rector's Institution, November 12, 2020
Many of us witnessed our Rector's Institution in person or online on Thursday evening. As one parishioner commented, this was a deeply reverential moment for both Rev. Cole and the parish, as we began our ministry together. If you couldn't view the service on Thursday, you can still view it on Facebook or YouTube.
This year, we are all asked to return our pledges to St. Andrew's by November 30, so that our Vestry can make informed plans for 2021. Little blue cards for recording the pledge, as well as return envelopes, were enclosed with the annual campaign brochure, and are available in the narthex if anyone has mislaid their card.
This year, for the first time, we have resources on our website for online pledging as well as online fulfillment of your pledge. Or you can simply send an email to our financial assistant, Dorothy Falk, at finance@standrewspgh.org, with information as to how much you want to pledge.
As Rev. Cole has emphasized, we would like everyone to return a pledge card or email, even if you are unable to make a financial pledge at this time, and your pledge is $0. We want to hear from everyone who is committed to St. Andrew's and willing to give their "time and talents", even if they can't give their "treasure."
Ushers Needed
A few more ushers are needed for Sunday services, so that current ushers do not have to be on duty quite as often. Duties include greeting people at the door and guiding them to the service leaflets and contact tracing slips, and releasing people from the pews for Communion.
If you are interested in serving as an usher, please contact Terry Northcutt,
ltnorthcutt@gmail.com or 412-427-1649.
Our Rector's Institution, November 12, 2020
Many of us witnessed our Rector's Institution in person or online on Thursday evening. As one parishioner commented, this was a deeply reverential moment for both Rev. Cole and the parish, as we began our ministry together. If you couldn't view the service on Thursday, you can still view it on Facebook or YouTube.
St. Andrew's Day
We observe the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, our Patronal Festival, each year on the Sunday before the Thanksgiving holiday. This month on November 22 we will once again welcome our good friends of the Syria Highlanders Pipe and Drum Corps before the 10 a.m. service for a fifteen minute “prelude" in front of the Church beginning at 9:45.
We observe the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, our Patronal Festival, each year on the Sunday before the Thanksgiving holiday. This month on November 22 we will once again welcome our good friends of the Syria Highlanders Pipe and Drum Corps before the 10 a.m. service for a fifteen minute “prelude" in front of the Church beginning at 9:45.
Reminder: Online Giving and Pledging
Our webmaster Terry Northcutt - with the assistance of our financial secretary, Dorothy Falk - has just finished a new section on the St. Andrew's website for Giving. This includes, for the first time, resources for online giving and online pledging. Check it out here!
Our webmaster Terry Northcutt - with the assistance of our financial secretary, Dorothy Falk - has just finished a new section on the St. Andrew's website for Giving. This includes, for the first time, resources for online giving and online pledging. Check it out here!
The Phantom of St. Andrew's …
On Halloween evening, neighborhood trick-or-treaters were given a particular treat (or trick?) as they passed the doors to our church.
Not only were there tempting bags of candy for them to claim, they were also treated to the sight of our Rector dressed as the Phantom, seated imposingly in the doorway (you may need to enlarge the picture).
November 8 Service Leaflet
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On Halloween evening, neighborhood trick-or-treaters were given a particular treat (or trick?) as they passed the doors to our church.
Not only were there tempting bags of candy for them to claim, they were also treated to the sight of our Rector dressed as the Phantom, seated imposingly in the doorway (you may need to enlarge the picture).
November 8 Service Leaflet
Our mailing address is:
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
5801 Hampton St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206-1615
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Holding on to Hope: A National Service for Healing and Wholeness
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will lead a live-streamed prayer service from Washington National Cathedral on All Saints Sunday, November 1, from 4:00-5:30 p.m.
In the midst of a pandemic, racial reckoning, and a historic election, the service will gather Americans virtually for prayer, song, lament, hope, and a call to love God and neighbor.
Using a combination of live and pre-recorded elements gathered from across the nation, the service will feature an ecumenical and multi-faith array of voices, musical offerings, and prayers designed to help the nation to confess, grieve, and hope as one. In addition to Bishop Curry’s sermon, the service will include reflections from Father James Martin, a noted Roman Catholic commentator on American life and values, and Valarie Kaur, an inspiring Sikh author, filmmaker, and civil rights attorney. Prayers for America will be offered by nine faith leaders, whose profiles can be found here.
The service will be live-streamed from several platforms, including:
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will lead a live-streamed prayer service from Washington National Cathedral on All Saints Sunday, November 1, from 4:00-5:30 p.m.
In the midst of a pandemic, racial reckoning, and a historic election, the service will gather Americans virtually for prayer, song, lament, hope, and a call to love God and neighbor.
Using a combination of live and pre-recorded elements gathered from across the nation, the service will feature an ecumenical and multi-faith array of voices, musical offerings, and prayers designed to help the nation to confess, grieve, and hope as one. In addition to Bishop Curry’s sermon, the service will include reflections from Father James Martin, a noted Roman Catholic commentator on American life and values, and Valarie Kaur, an inspiring Sikh author, filmmaker, and civil rights attorney. Prayers for America will be offered by nine faith leaders, whose profiles can be found here.
The service will be live-streamed from several platforms, including:
- The Episcopal Church website
- The Episcopal Church Facebook page
- Washington National Cathedral YouTube channel
- Washington National Cathedral Facebook page
Remember to Turn Back Your Clocks!
Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday at 2 a.m.
Remember to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday!
Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday at 2 a.m.
Remember to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday!
Services in November
Throughout November, we intend to continue to have one service on Sundays at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Evensong services are scheduled for the first Thursday of the month at 8 p.m. and the third Sunday of the month at 4:30 p.m. We ask for your prayers as we continue to monitor the COVID 19 pandemic and make adjustments accordingly.
Throughout November, we intend to continue to have one service on Sundays at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Evensong services are scheduled for the first Thursday of the month at 8 p.m. and the third Sunday of the month at 4:30 p.m. We ask for your prayers as we continue to monitor the COVID 19 pandemic and make adjustments accordingly.
Evensong and Recital on November 5
Our First Thursday Evensong for November will be a service observing Richard Hooker on Thursday, November 5, at 8:00 p.m.
After the service, we will be treated to a violin recital by Maeve Southard-Wray.
Our First Thursday Evensong for November will be a service observing Richard Hooker on Thursday, November 5, at 8:00 p.m.
After the service, we will be treated to a violin recital by Maeve Southard-Wray.
Our Rector's Institution
The Right Rev. Dorsey McConnell will officially institute the Rev. Christopher A. Cole as the Sixteenth Rector of St. Andrew's on Thursday, November 12, at 7:00 p.m. Seating and safety precautions will be the same as for our Sunday services.
The Right Rev. Dorsey McConnell will officially institute the Rev. Christopher A. Cole as the Sixteenth Rector of St. Andrew's on Thursday, November 12, at 7:00 p.m. Seating and safety precautions will be the same as for our Sunday services.
Online Giving and Pledging
Our webmaster Terry Northcutt - with the assistance of our financial secretary, Dorothy Falk - has just finished a new section on the St. Andrew's website for Giving. This includes, for the first time, resources for online giving and online pledging. Check it out here!
Our webmaster Terry Northcutt - with the assistance of our financial secretary, Dorothy Falk - has just finished a new section on the St. Andrew's website for Giving. This includes, for the first time, resources for online giving and online pledging. Check it out here!
Our Doors Are Open -- And So Are Our Windows!
In order to improve air circulation - an important safety precaution during this pandemic - we have been opening the windows in the church during services. Please be prepared to dress warmly and keep your coats on!
In order to improve air circulation - an important safety precaution during this pandemic - we have been opening the windows in the church during services. Please be prepared to dress warmly and keep your coats on!
Rides to the Polls and Updated Voting Information
Our parishioner janet jai shared information with us a few weeks ago on voting in Allegheny County. Her latest summary also includes information on getting a ride to a polling place or satellite voting site, as well as updated information on mail-in ballots, one-stop over-the-counter voting, and voting on Election Day. You can access jai's information here.
Our parishioner janet jai shared information with us a few weeks ago on voting in Allegheny County. Her latest summary also includes information on getting a ride to a polling place or satellite voting site, as well as updated information on mail-in ballots, one-stop over-the-counter voting, and voting on Election Day. You can access jai's information here.
Tree Planting in Larimer
Last Sunday, four St. Andreans joined with the Larimer Green Team to plant 18 fruit trees. The trees were planted in several formerly vacant lots in the back part of the Larimer neighborhood that have been designated as an Urban Farm and Orchard.
(That's Dee Stein with her son David.)
Last Sunday, four St. Andreans joined with the Larimer Green Team to plant 18 fruit trees. The trees were planted in several formerly vacant lots in the back part of the Larimer neighborhood that have been designated as an Urban Farm and Orchard.
(That's Dee Stein with her son David.)
CROP Walk
Also last Sunday, St. Andrew’s participated in the “virtual” East End CROP Walk with a 3-mile, socially-distanced walk through the Highland Park neighborhood. Ten people walked with the St. Andrew's Team, carrying signs to raise visibility of the CROP Walk mission.
As of today, the total raised by the St. Andrew’s team is $1,165. Donations are still accepted online through the end of October on the St. Andrew's team page.
Also last Sunday, St. Andrew’s participated in the “virtual” East End CROP Walk with a 3-mile, socially-distanced walk through the Highland Park neighborhood. Ten people walked with the St. Andrew's Team, carrying signs to raise visibility of the CROP Walk mission.
As of today, the total raised by the St. Andrew’s team is $1,165. Donations are still accepted online through the end of October on the St. Andrew's team page.