Our Worship
HOLY EUCHARIST
The Supper of the Lord is not only a sign of the love that Christians ought to have among themselves one to another; but rather it is a Sacrament of our Redemption by Christ's death: insomuch that to such as rightly, worthily, and with faith, receive the same, the Bread which we break is a partaking of the Body of Christ; and likewise the Cup of Blessing is a partaking of the Blood of Christ.
The Supper of the Lord is not only a sign of the love that Christians ought to have among themselves one to another; but rather it is a Sacrament of our Redemption by Christ's death: insomuch that to such as rightly, worthily, and with faith, receive the same, the Bread which we break is a partaking of the Body of Christ; and likewise the Cup of Blessing is a partaking of the Blood of Christ.
BAPTISM
‘Holy Baptism is appropriately administered with the Eucharist as the chief service on Sunday or other feast’ (Book of Common Prayer, p. 298). In this parish, the Sacrament is generally administered in the context of the Eucharistic Rite at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. Arrangements for Baptisms should be made well in advance by being in contact with the Rector, and baptismal counseling should be anticipated.
‘Holy Baptism is appropriately administered with the Eucharist as the chief service on Sunday or other feast’ (Book of Common Prayer, p. 298). In this parish, the Sacrament is generally administered in the context of the Eucharistic Rite at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. Arrangements for Baptisms should be made well in advance by being in contact with the Rector, and baptismal counseling should be anticipated.
Other Sacramental Rites of the Episcopal Church
CONFIRMATION
It has become common throughout the Episcopal Church for Confirmation to be an affirmation of the Baptismal Covenant by adults in the presence of the whole of the Universal Church, and so Confirmation in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut is for those of sixteen years of age or older. Confirmation is an acknowledgement by a mature Christian that he or she is prepared and needs to live a life of service in memory of the Lord Jesus Christ, and instruction is offered at St Andrew’s each spring in preparation for the visit of the bishop to the Northwest Region or parish, or for the Confirmation service at Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford.
It has become common throughout the Episcopal Church for Confirmation to be an affirmation of the Baptismal Covenant by adults in the presence of the whole of the Universal Church, and so Confirmation in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut is for those of sixteen years of age or older. Confirmation is an acknowledgement by a mature Christian that he or she is prepared and needs to live a life of service in memory of the Lord Jesus Christ, and instruction is offered at St Andrew’s each spring in preparation for the visit of the bishop to the Northwest Region or parish, or for the Confirmation service at Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford.
MARRIAGE
Christian Marriage is a solemn and public covenant between two people. The canons of the Episcopal Church require that at least one of them be a baptized Christian, that the ceremony be attested by at least two witnesses, and that the marriage be consonant with both the laws of the State as well as the canons of the Church. Counseling with a member of the clergy before the marriage ceremony is required. Divorced persons may remarry in the Church if the canonical conditions can be satisfied, and they should allow ample time for this to take place.
The Marriage Office is read in accordance with the authorized liturgies of the Church and normally includes a celebration of the Holy Eucharist. It also normally takes place in church, except for specific reasons reflecting pastoral issues.
Christian Marriage is a solemn and public covenant between two people. The canons of the Episcopal Church require that at least one of them be a baptized Christian, that the ceremony be attested by at least two witnesses, and that the marriage be consonant with both the laws of the State as well as the canons of the Church. Counseling with a member of the clergy before the marriage ceremony is required. Divorced persons may remarry in the Church if the canonical conditions can be satisfied, and they should allow ample time for this to take place.
The Marriage Office is read in accordance with the authorized liturgies of the Church and normally includes a celebration of the Holy Eucharist. It also normally takes place in church, except for specific reasons reflecting pastoral issues.
FUNERALS AND MEMORIAL SERVICES
Baptized Christians are properly buried from the church and the service is conducted at a time when members of the community have an opportunity to be present. Normally, the Holy Eucharist is celebrated. During the course of the liturgy, it is customary in the Episcopal Church for the casket to remain closed and to be covered only with a pall provided by the parish.
Family members should inform the clergy as soon as death occurs. Arrangements, including the date and time of the funeral (or memorial service), should be made only in consultation with the minister who is to officiate. At St. Andrew’s, the only specific fee is the customary one for the organist.
St Andrew’s Close, an outdoor columbarium garden located just behind the church building, provides burial spaces for cremated remains of members and friends of the parish, and is governed by a committee appointed by the Vestry. The associated fees may be discussed with the Senior Warden, who may be contacted through the Parish Administrator.
Baptized Christians are properly buried from the church and the service is conducted at a time when members of the community have an opportunity to be present. Normally, the Holy Eucharist is celebrated. During the course of the liturgy, it is customary in the Episcopal Church for the casket to remain closed and to be covered only with a pall provided by the parish.
Family members should inform the clergy as soon as death occurs. Arrangements, including the date and time of the funeral (or memorial service), should be made only in consultation with the minister who is to officiate. At St. Andrew’s, the only specific fee is the customary one for the organist.
St Andrew’s Close, an outdoor columbarium garden located just behind the church building, provides burial spaces for cremated remains of members and friends of the parish, and is governed by a committee appointed by the Vestry. The associated fees may be discussed with the Senior Warden, who may be contacted through the Parish Administrator.
PARISH 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.
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.