Welcome to St. Andrew's Parish
Kent, CT
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Our Parish Buildings Are Closed
As of Thursday, 20 November, the Town of Kent and/or a majority of the surrounding towns is in red status on the Connecticut COVID Data Tracker. Therefore all worship services will be pre-recorded and made available on our YouTube channel at least an hour before they were scheduled to occur. In addition, all other parish activities will either be suspended or move to online-only; participants in those activities will be updated separately. The parish will remain in closed status until both Kent and a majority of the surrounding towns are less-than-red for two successive Thursdays.
Our Parish Buildings Are Closed
As of Thursday, 20 November, the Town of Kent and/or a majority of the surrounding towns is in red status on the Connecticut COVID Data Tracker. Therefore all worship services will be pre-recorded and made available on our YouTube channel at least an hour before they were scheduled to occur. In addition, all other parish activities will either be suspended or move to online-only; participants in those activities will be updated separately. The parish will remain in closed status until both Kent and a majority of the surrounding towns are less-than-red for two successive Thursdays.
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Thanksgiving Day
Holy Eucharist Thursday 26 November at 10:00am |
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A recording of the service will be available Thursday morning, November 26
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Weekly Services:
Sunday 8:30am - Holy Eucharist
Sunday 10:30am - Holy Eucharist
(During our closure, we will post a recording of our one Sunday service, with music, online at 8:00am.)
Wednesday - 6:00pm Holy Eucharist
Friday Prayer & Meditation - 5:30pm
(During our closure, recordings of our Wednesday and Feast Day services will be posted online.)
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Sunday 8:30am - Holy Eucharist
Sunday 10:30am - Holy Eucharist
(During our closure, we will post a recording of our one Sunday service, with music, online at 8:00am.)
Wednesday - 6:00pm Holy Eucharist
Friday Prayer & Meditation - 5:30pm
(During our closure, recordings of our Wednesday and Feast Day services will be posted online.)
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To read the latest issue of our E-pistle Newsletter, please click HERE.
Dear People of St Andrew's Parish,
Every morning, as part of Morning Prayer, I pray for the world as it confronts the COVID-19 pandemic. I pray the same seven intercessions each day, and two of them seem quite relevant to what I have to share with you this week. First, I pray for all human beings as we make decisions about how to keep one another … and ourselves … safe during these unsafe times. Second, I pray for all those in authority: that they may make dispassionate decisions and take sound actions regarding our response to this virus.
These two prayers, in particular, have been on my mind a lot this week. The recent upsurge of COVID-19 in Connecticut and just about everywhere else means that we need to think about additional measures to keep parishioners and others safe. Although gathering for worship on Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings and other times is a deeply engrained practice for many of us, following Jesus' commandment to love our neighbors means that we may have to forgo, for a time, some of the things we most cherish, to help limit the spread of the virus.
To this end, at the November vestry meeting, St Andrew's adopted the following COVID closure protocol: Each Thursday afternoon, we will look at the Connecticut COVID Data Tracker (https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/COVID-19-Data-Tracker). If either the Town of Kent and/or a majority of the towns around Kent are red, meaning they have 15 or more cases per 100,000 people, then:
It was difficult to make this decision, and it may be a difficult one to accept. Ultimately, the most important consideration is that we all remain safe and healthy so that we can return to worship and fellowship as an entire parish, once the pandemic has ended.
In the peace and love of Christ,
Douglas+
Frdouglas.sak@gmail.com
860-592-0171 (rectory, and also rings on mobile)
Every morning, as part of Morning Prayer, I pray for the world as it confronts the COVID-19 pandemic. I pray the same seven intercessions each day, and two of them seem quite relevant to what I have to share with you this week. First, I pray for all human beings as we make decisions about how to keep one another … and ourselves … safe during these unsafe times. Second, I pray for all those in authority: that they may make dispassionate decisions and take sound actions regarding our response to this virus.
These two prayers, in particular, have been on my mind a lot this week. The recent upsurge of COVID-19 in Connecticut and just about everywhere else means that we need to think about additional measures to keep parishioners and others safe. Although gathering for worship on Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings and other times is a deeply engrained practice for many of us, following Jesus' commandment to love our neighbors means that we may have to forgo, for a time, some of the things we most cherish, to help limit the spread of the virus.
To this end, at the November vestry meeting, St Andrew's adopted the following COVID closure protocol: Each Thursday afternoon, we will look at the Connecticut COVID Data Tracker (https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/COVID-19-Data-Tracker). If either the Town of Kent and/or a majority of the towns around Kent are red, meaning they have 15 or more cases per 100,000 people, then:
- All worship will be pre-recorded and online-only. (The choir will not rehearse or sing; a single cantor may sing during pre-recorded worship.) Recordings of Sunday services will be uploaded to the parish's YouTube channel by 8:00 am on Sunday morning, and recordings of other services (including Sunday evening services during Advent) will be uploaded at least an hour before they were scheduled to take place. Bulletins for Sunday worship will be available online, as usual.
- All other in-person activities at the parish will either be suspended or move to online-only. If we move to online-only, we will announce this in the Friday and Saturday Epistles and on the parish web site. Any move to online-only will continue until the COVID status of Kent and/or the surrounding towns has moved to orange (or less) for two successive Thursdays.
It was difficult to make this decision, and it may be a difficult one to accept. Ultimately, the most important consideration is that we all remain safe and healthy so that we can return to worship and fellowship as an entire parish, once the pandemic has ended.
In the peace and love of Christ,
Douglas+
Frdouglas.sak@gmail.com
860-592-0171 (rectory, and also rings on mobile)
Rev. Douglas S. Worthington - Provisional Priest in Charge
Link HERE for ALL St Andrew's Online Service Videos
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Sunday, 29 November, 2020
A recording will be posted at 8:00am on Sunday
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The First Sunday in Advent
Holy Eucharist at 8:30am and 10:30am
The Reverend Douglas S. Worthington, Provisional Priest in Charge
Note: Due to COVID restrictions, our services are currently 100% Online
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The Sunday, November 29th Bulletin will be posted as soon as available
Lections for This Week
Deuteronomy 30:11-14
Psalm 19, 1-6
Romans 10:8b-18
Matthew 4:18-22
Deuteronomy 30:11-14
Psalm 19, 1-6
Romans 10:8b-18
Matthew 4:18-22
Computer Help is Available!!
If you or someone you know is having difficulty accessing our online services, the weekly E-pistle or our web site … or who would like to participate in our Zoom offerings but don't know how … please let Fr Douglas or Heather know. We have parishioners who are willing to help you and also make sure your equipment and internet connection are working properly. We don't want anyone to miss an opportunity to be part of the life of St Andrew's!
If you or someone you know is having difficulty accessing our online services, the weekly E-pistle or our web site … or who would like to participate in our Zoom offerings but don't know how … please let Fr Douglas or Heather know. We have parishioners who are willing to help you and also make sure your equipment and internet connection are working properly. We don't want anyone to miss an opportunity to be part of the life of St Andrew's!
From the Stewardship Committee
We are well into our annual pledge season, and we have received just under 1/2 of the pledges we are hoping ultimately to receive. As with last year, we started the Canvass early in autumn, yet we very quickly approach the close of the Canvass. Help us stay on track as a parish community - if you have not yet made a pledge for 2021, please make and send one today. Do what is comfortable for you in this challenging time.
We look forward to 2021 and the shared joy, solace and fellowship we each find in being part of our St. Andrew's parish family.
Thank you.
We are well into our annual pledge season, and we have received just under 1/2 of the pledges we are hoping ultimately to receive. As with last year, we started the Canvass early in autumn, yet we very quickly approach the close of the Canvass. Help us stay on track as a parish community - if you have not yet made a pledge for 2021, please make and send one today. Do what is comfortable for you in this challenging time.
We look forward to 2021 and the shared joy, solace and fellowship we each find in being part of our St. Andrew's parish family.
Thank you.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided to cancel our annual Christmas Bazaar this year.
As with so many other cherished events, we did not see a way to hold the bazaar in a way that was safe and responsible, both for our guests and our many volunteers. Next year!!
However, we will be having our annual CHRISTMAS TREE SALE, beginning the Saturday after Thanksgiving – many more details to follow. We are planning to sell small items (such as ornaments) in addition to our fine trees.
As with so many other cherished events, we did not see a way to hold the bazaar in a way that was safe and responsible, both for our guests and our many volunteers. Next year!!
However, we will be having our annual CHRISTMAS TREE SALE, beginning the Saturday after Thanksgiving – many more details to follow. We are planning to sell small items (such as ornaments) in addition to our fine trees.
Kent Food Bank
Please help the parish continue our support of the Kent Food Bank by sending a check in any amount to:
Kent Community Fund
P.O. Box 262
Kent, CT 06757
*Remember to put Food Bank in the memo of your check.
These funds will be used to purchase vouchers for local families in need, under the direction of our town's Social Services Director, Leah Pullaro.
The Kent Food Bank is also taking food donations during this difficult time, and is especially in need of:
Staples such as beans, rice, tea, coffee, sugar, nuts, hot & cold breakfast cereals, peanut butter, jellies, jams and tuna
Please remember that the Food Bank accepts pet foods as well!
Make certain that the 'Best by ...' dates are not past!
You may drop off food items on Thursdays from 9.00 to Noon in the back of the Community House on Main Street.
Please DO NOT come into the Food Bank, but leave
outside the door.
Please help the parish continue our support of the Kent Food Bank by sending a check in any amount to:
Kent Community Fund
P.O. Box 262
Kent, CT 06757
*Remember to put Food Bank in the memo of your check.
These funds will be used to purchase vouchers for local families in need, under the direction of our town's Social Services Director, Leah Pullaro.
The Kent Food Bank is also taking food donations during this difficult time, and is especially in need of:
Staples such as beans, rice, tea, coffee, sugar, nuts, hot & cold breakfast cereals, peanut butter, jellies, jams and tuna
Please remember that the Food Bank accepts pet foods as well!
Make certain that the 'Best by ...' dates are not past!
You may drop off food items on Thursdays from 9.00 to Noon in the back of the Community House on Main Street.
Please DO NOT come into the Food Bank, but leave
outside the door.
Bell Ringing Ministry - for Veterans Day, November 11, 2020
ADDITIONAL DIOCESONAL NEWS:
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St. Andrew’s Histories
Reprints are now available for the two histories of St. Andrew’s:
Copies of each of these histories are available in the narthex or by contacting Heather in the parish office. We ask that you consider a donation of $8 for each history in order to help to defray the cost of printing.
Reprints are now available for the two histories of St. Andrew’s:
- “A Brief History of St. Andrew’s Church” published in 1957 which begins with the inception of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut in 1760 and documents the development of St. Andrew’s through 1956.
- “Half a Century: 1957 to 2009, an Anecdotal Account of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church” which picks up the story of St. Andrew’s through the voices of parishioners.
Copies of each of these histories are available in the narthex or by contacting Heather in the parish office. We ask that you consider a donation of $8 for each history in order to help to defray the cost of printing.
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Prayer List
Please contact Fr Douglas if you would like to add a name to our parish Prayer List. You can email him at frdouglas.sak@gmail.com or call him at 860-592-0171. It is helpful to indicate how long you would like the name to be kept on the list. We remember the faithful departed during the two weeks after their deaths, and on those Sundays when you ask for their names to be included.
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