St. Andrew s Epistle

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1 Volume 4, Issue 5 The Gifts of the Holy Spirit Mark Your Calendar May 3rd, 4th, 5th -Women s Retreat May 5th -Dog s and Scoops -Easter Lessons & Carols May 9th -Ascension Day -Communication task force May 11th -Dog and Car Wash -Refugee Network Gala -Men s Bible Study May 14th -Vestry Meeting May 18th -Women s Spiritual Group May 19th -9twelve May 26th Pendleton June 8th -Newcomer breakfast The Epis copa l Ch urch of Sain t Andrew the Apos tle St. Andrew s Epistle Published 10 times per year Details inside - be a part of it! Who Are We? By Bart Slabbekorn, Senior Warden May 2013 The Parish Profile is a beautiful portrait of Saint Andrew's Parish! Your Vestry spent 2 hours with the Profile Committee going over every page and every paragraph. We love how they captured the heart and soul of this Church and our family. I want to say a big THANK YOU to Pat and Erin who led the committee along with all the members of the information gathering and the writing teams. You all did a truly amazing job. In the next couple of weeks, we will polish up the final draft of the profile and publish it on our website for you to see. We are almost a year into our transition time and we are perfectly on pace toward calling our next Rector. The profile will be published to the Diocese and National Church for use in a nationwide search for the perfect priest to lead us into our future. That search will be lead by a committee charged by your Vestry to leave no stone unturned in the search for the best and brightest Rector available to us, one who will lovingly lead us into our bright future together. There are many exciting opportunities for you to get involved in the activities at Church as we live out the Gospel...through Love, Prayer and Service. At Saint Andrew's we are always feeding someone, sharing fellowship together, studying the Word, playing laser tag or bowling with the youth or some other fun event. We even have a resurgence of our Young Adult Fellowship with several events in May. As the Easter Season leads us into the Summer, I invite you to look around this newsletter, our website, Facebook page or one of our many publications to find out how you can surround yourself with God's Joy at Saint Andrew's. Bart+ The People s Warden? Read all about it on page 7! Sunday School children bring donations for our Food Pantry Living the Gospel through Love, Prayer and Service Thank you!

2 PAGE 2 Are you new to St. Andrew s? Please join us! Newcomer and New Member Orientation Breakfast Saturday, June 8th - 9:00AM We are so happy that you have found St. Andrew s! Please join us for a fun and informative morning as Pastor Janet and the Welcome Ministry host a breakfast and short orientation class for those who are new to St. Andrew s during the past year. We ll share the mysterious workings and information about St. Andrew s, answer your questions, and invite you to share your faith history and the expectations you have as you consider making St. Andrew s your church home. We will meet at 9:00 AM on Saturday, June 8th, in the Parish Hall for continental breakfast, a short video and a relaxed discussion. We ll include a tour of the campus, show you hidden stained glass windows, and hopefully add to your knowledge and comfort when you come to worship. We will have you on your way by 11:00 AM. Childcare will be provided if you let us know you plan to attend. Please call the church office , Debbie Hickson or Chase Fields to let us know if you plan to attend and the age of your children. Communication Task Force Formed On April 11, St. Andrew s parish hall was the site of the inaugural communications breakfast. Gillian Campbell and Cordee Manis shared the wealth of information they acquired at the recent Episcopal Communicators Conference in San Diego, and those present helped to chart a course for improved communications both within the parish and to the wider community. In addition to her duties as parish secretary on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Cordee will now be the Parish Communications Coordinator. She is your main staff contact for all announcements, event promotion, and website changes. We ve added a communications page to the website, where you can see the deadlines for news and announcements, find out about all the avenues of sharing your news, and even submit an announcement for publication. If you are interested in joining the task force, the next meeting will be in the parish hall at 7:30 a.m. on May 9. Inside this issue: 2 Newcomers Communication task force 3 Announcements 4 Camp Stevens Food Pantry Fellowship 5 Refugee Network Gala 6 Health and Wellness 7 The People s Warden Vestry Highlights 8 Ministries Page 9 Our Sponsors Noonday Prayer at St. Andrews Michael & Bonnie Reichle Each weekday, Monday through Thursday, at 11:45 A.M., a group of St. Andrews' parishioners pray Noonday Prayer, one of the four "offices" in the Book of Common Prayer (BCP, p. 103). During each Noonday Prayer service, we pray for a portion of the members of St. Andrews', praying for all members over the course of one or two months. You may any specific prayer requests to: contact@standrewsepiscopal.org Noonday Prayer is a short service of 15 minutes. All parishioners are welcome. If you can't make the service, consider taking part in the service in a virtual way. On Monday through Thursday, between 11:45 and Noon, pause for a few seconds; consider how your day is going; give thanks if it's going well and ask God to help you through the rough spots. You can close with a prayer similar to the one we pray each day at Noonday Prayer: "Father, I pray for all members of St. Andrews; watch over them this day. Amen." Newsletter Deadline is May 15th: The next issue will be out June 1st and is a combined June/July issue. articles to: the church office at contact@standrewsepiscopal.org Thank you!

3 PAGE 3 Thank you! The April weather may have been gloomy and cool, but the mood at our Ministry Fes val was warm and welcoming! Along with a wide variety of ministry tables and colorful displays, we had our first-ever silent Servant-for-a-Day auc on, which was a great success. We shopped the exquisite gi items at the African Ministries Sale, and supported the Youth Mission Trip by purchasing delectable treats from their Bake Sale. From our hard-working and well-organized set-up crew, to the ministry members who created eye-catching and informa ve displays, from the many, many parishioners who visited the ministry tables and spoke with their representa ves, to the many volunteers who generously lent a hand with the Fes val take-down and clean-up, the Fes val commi ee thanks you! We are deeply grateful for everyone who par cipated in this special St. Andrew s event and made it the fes ve success that it was. (see the pictures on the back page) Save the Date May 26th at 6:00 p.m. Join the St. Andrew's MESS for The Patriot's Mass at Ranch House Chapel Camp Pendleton Recep on to follow More informa on to come Do you know the story of St. Andrew? The apostle John tells us that when the crowd that had assembled to hear Jesus was growing hungry, Andrew found a small boy who had five loaves and two small fish, with which Jesus fed the mul tudes. Andrew didn't provide the food, and he didn't feed the people, but he was the one who found the resources to fill a need, laying the groundwork for a miracle. It s also our story here at St. Andrew s: 5 loaves, 2 fish, enough to feed a mul tude! Youth Mission Trip 2013 Update Thank you all for your con nued support and helping our mission team raise funds for the trip this summer! There will be a few more opportuni es at the beginning of May so be on the lookout. Upcoming May Events: May 5-Dogs and Scoops immediately following the 10am service May 11-Car/Dog Wash, 8:30-2:30pm May 12-Mother s Day, no ac vi es May 19-9twelve Brenda Johnston, Director of Youth Ministries Here's a great Mother's Day gi idea for someone you love! The Youth are hos ng a car wash and dog wash on Saturday, May 11 th from 8:30 am 2:30 pm in St. Andrews' parking lot. Bring your car or dog or both!! Money raised goes towards their summer 2013 Mission Trip to the Navajo na on, NM. Thank you for your support! Do You Love to Throw a Party? We are looking for people to host a small group gathering or two at their home. We have a lot of exci ng things happening at St. Andrew s and one of the best ways to communicate the informa on is in small groups. It s also the perfect way to get to know our new rector next year. We will handle the logis cs, so have no fear! If you are interested or would like more informa on, please call Jyo Osten Thank You for your support of our advertisers!

4 T Yxáà ätä Éy Lessons & Carols Éy wx PAGE 4 Please join us for this special service of Easter and Ascension Lessons and Carols May 5, o clock St. Andrews This year s service will feature the combined parish choirs of St Andrew s Church, Encinitas and St Peter s Church, Del Mar. Mr. Gabriel Arregui, Director of Music; Mr. Ruben Valenzuela, Organist. Works by Elizabeth Poston, Michael Praetorius, Stephen Cleobury, and Charles Wood. There s a lot going on at Camp Stevens! Here s an update on how you can be involved. Campership donation no child will be turned away for his or her family s inability to pay. Your donation can make a big difference in helping Camp Stevens to continue serving ALL children. Summer camp for youth ages 8-15, July 7 thru Aug. 3 Wilderness Adventure Trips for teens, June 16 thru Aug. 6 International Odyssey for ages American campers are joined by campers from Japan. Volunteer to be a Japanese Homestay Host, Aug for 2 days after the camp session. Memorial Day Family Camp, May Sequoia Family Camp, June 7-13 Autumn Family Camp, October Thanksgiving Family Camp, Nov 28-Dec 3 For more information and to register, go to or call Watch the videos on line. Also, check out the Camp Stevens bulletin board in the parish hall, pick up a brochure, and drop your donation in the red stocking. Thank you. Bob and Lois Chaddock, Camp Stevens Ambassadors Rancho Coastal and our Food Pantry By Anne Heyligers Last month the Food Pantry partnered with Rancho Coastal Humane Society's new program to help feed all pets in the community. Volunteers come every Thursday with bags and cans of dog and cat food, treats, bowls, flea control products, collars etc. The concept behind this program is to keep pets at home and healthy and not in shelters or on the streets. This is a great addition to our food pantry program. Please feel free to come in any Thursday at 3:00 to see the wonderful work we do at St. Andrew's. You are always welcome to visit or help even just for an afternoon. Fellowship News! Leslie Hernandez May is filled with a variety of Sunday Fellowship events! Be watching for the Youth s Dogs and Scoops hot dogs and ice cream being served the first Sunday in May. We will celebrate Mother s Day with Waffles for Moms, followed the next Sunday by the ever-popular Bagel Sunday, provided by Tom and Kathy Devaney. Finally, we wrap up May with Parish Breakfast join us!

5 PAGE 5 The Episcopal Refugee Network of San Diego Cordially invites you to our 2013 Amazing Journey Gala Saturday, May 11, 2013 from 5:00 PM 9:00 PM On board The Berkeley Permanently docked at the Maritime Museum of San Diego 1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA Please join us for an evening of delightful dining, charming ethnic music and dance performances, and silent and live auctions including excellent wine, gifts and adventures on land and sea. Benefiting Episcopal Refugee Network programs that tutor children, distribute food and provide translation/interpretation for UN-sponsored refugee families. Tickets $75 RSVP May 1, 2013 Available at or send a check to: The Episcopal Refugee Network of San Diego 4305 University Ave., Suite 630, San Diego, CA Attire: Party For further information please contact: Susie Hayes (858)

6 PAGE 6 Health and Wellness Alison Casciano; Vestry Liaison May Health Awareness The benefits of laughter are no joke! The Na onal Episcopal Church s Wellness publica on, MT Healthy Partners, recently publicized this reminder about stress reduc on and the power of laughter. The Mayo Clinic suggests these ways improve your emo onal health: Add daily humor. Find a few simple items, such as photos or comic strips that make you chuckle. Then hang them up at home or in your office. Keep funny movies or comedy shows on hand for mes when you need an added humor boost. Laugh and the world laughs with you. Find a way to laugh about your own situa ons and watch your stress begin to fade away. Even if it feels forced at first, prac ce laughing. It does your body good. Share a laugh. Make it a habit to spend me with friends who make you laugh. And then return the favor by sharing funny stories or jokes with those around you. Knock-knock. Browse through your local bookstore, library, or humor sec on of your local card shop. Don t be afraid to laugh out loud--and take note of how much be er you feel a erwards! Smiling and laughing just make you feel be er. Go ahead and give it a try. Turn the corners of your mouth up into a smile and then give a laugh, even if it feels a li le forced. Once you've had your chuckle, take stock of how you're feeling. Are your muscles a li le less tense? Do you feel more relaxed or buoyant? That's the natural wonder of laughing at work. Adapted from h p:// On-line Health Assessment - The Episcopal Church Pension Group website provides an on-line health assessment which is accessible by going to health-assessment/. This Mayo Clinic personalized wellness tool will take you about 20 minutes to fill-out. Upon comple on, you'll find a list of recommenda ons and interac ve tools to help you address your risks and to make healthy improvements. EmbodyHealth's portal provides informa on on blood pressure, stress and cholesterol management, weight reduc on, and more. Give it a try! Yoga Contact Alison if you have the skill or desire to be trained in Chris an Yoga. We would really like to have someone in-house that could offer such classes! Un l then, you can try one or more of the following yoga class op ons: 1) Coastline Church at 2215 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad. The Tuesday 6:30 pm class is taught by a cer fied Chris an yoga instructor, open to public, intended for all levels, and is no charge (dona on accepted). 2) Lululemon in the Forum, Carlsbad, offers a no-cost class at 9:00 am Saturdays. These sessions are by drop-in only so be sure to arrive early to ensure a spot. 3) Bethlehem Lutheran, across from St. Andrew s, has yoga classes that meet on Tuesday nights, 7 pm to 8:15 pm in the church Sanctuary. All levels are welcome. Cost is $12- drop-in/night or 8 weeks for $80. Please share your good news story with the parishioners of St. Andrew s! If you have made a healthy lifestyle change, and would like to share your news, please send me an with your story. Tell us about the changes that you have made and how these changes have improved your health. Be a good role model! Kairos Outside Kairos Outside is a ministry for women who have loved ones who are incarcerated or who have been incarcerated themselves. I encourage you to come and hear the tes monies of these women themselves by a ended the closing ceremony at St. David's Episcopal Church in Claremont on Sunday April 28th. We ask that guests come a er 2:00 p.m.. The closing ceremony begins at 2:30 p.m. and lasts for 90 minutes. Should you decide to a end, I can guarantee you that you life will be changed. Families are welcome. Linda Lyons

7 PAGE 7 Junior Warden s Report the Peoples Warden Jim S ven, Junior Warden At St. Andrew s, the Junior Warden has had the responsibility to ensure the upkeep and security of our physical plant and grounds. However, Anglican and Episcopal tradi on has commonly designated the Junior Warden as the People s Warden. As your presently serving Junior Warden, I would hope also to embrace that tradi on. What I have in mind, with the Rector s and Vestry s blessings, is to set up a mechanism whereby anyone in the Parish who has a complaint, a ques on, a sugges on, or an issue or a dispute, and doesn t know who to take it to, or is re cent to bother someone about it, would have a place to turn to have their voice heard. The Junior Warden would then take responsibility to take the issue to the appropriate person on the Vestry or the staff, or Rector where necessary, and follow-up to ensure the issue is at least discussed and addressed and responded to. Any such complaints or ques ons etc. can be raised by use of a Sugges on Box in the narthex, or by leaving a note in the Junior Warden s mail slot in the Parish Hall or by ing the Junior Warden directly. All such communica ons will be dealt with confiden ally, unless expressly waived in the note. The communica ons can be anonymous, and will s ll be dealt with in the same manner. All of us in leadership at St. Andrew s desire to foster an atmosphere of openness and responsiveness to all issues, large or small. Perhaps the People s Warden can help. Why is X a Kiss? by Marvin Vanoi in Reminisce, courtesy of Jim Temple Our custom of pu ng X s at the end of le ers and notes to symbolize kisses grew out of medieval legal prac ces. In order to indicate good faith and honesty in those days, the sign of St. Andrew a lted cross was placed a er the signature on all important documents. Therea er, contracts and agreements were not considered binding un l each signer added St. Andrew s cross a er his name. Then he was required to kiss the document to further guarantee faithful performance of his obliga ons. Over the centuries, the origin of the ceremony was forgo en. But people s ll associated the X with the kiss instead of the pledge of good faith, and the custom has con nued into modern mes. Vestry Highlights Your Vestry meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month to discuss and vote on ma ers of the administra on of the church. The next mee ng will be May 14th at 6:30 p.m. and is open to all. Here are some highlights from the April mee ng. Full minutes are available at the office: 167 pledge cards have been received for the year Quarterly statements will be ed to pledgers by the end of the month. Printed statements will be mailed to those who request them. The Parish Profile Wri ng Commi ee met with the vestry. The majority of the mee ng focused on reviewing the dra of the Parish Profile and the Office of Transi onal Ministry Document from the Diocese. It is important that we convey an accurate picture of St. Andrew s including honesty about our strengths and challenges. The commi ee has done an outstanding job in compiling all the research and informa on and wri ng these lengthy documents. Wardens and Vestry Sr. Warden Bart Slabbekorn Jr. Warden Jim S ven Chris an Growth Jyo Osten Children s/youth Beth Snyder Fellowship Leslie Hernandez Finance Tom Devaney Outreach Ann Wilson Wellness Alison Casciano Calling Commi ee Barbara Chung Member at Large Duane Beamer Member at Large Bill Couden Member at Large Lynne Watson

8 THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SAINT ANDREW THE APOSTLE 890 Balour Drive Encinitas, CA Phone: Fax: May 2013