St. Andrew’s On-the-Sound

Episcopal Church

February 2020 Soundings

The Episcopal Church delights in archaic and

obscure titles and terms. A church can’t have a porch, it has to be a Narthex, what everyone else calls a sanctuary, we call a Nave, and clergy can be rectors, curates, canons, archdeacons, deans, or vicars. It helps us tell the tourists from the natives,

like knowing the difference between Byoo-fort (SC) and Bow-fort (NC). The season we are observing now is one such obscurity. Epiphany comes from the Greek verb επιφαίνειν, to reveal. The season begins with the Day of Epiphany, when we remember the visit of the 3 Kings, and the revealing of Christ to the Gentiles. This ushers in a season of variable length which runs from January 6 until Shrove Tuesday. There are many “revealing's” which take place throughout the season: Christ revealed as son of God at his baptism, the call of his disciples on the seashore, revealing himself as master and teacher, and the Transfiguration, the revelation to Peter, James and John on the mountain.

This is a good season for us to reflect not just on how Jesus is revealed in the scriptures, but also how he is revealed in our own lives. At his visitation the bishop preached about the light shining in the darkness and the many ways we can show that light. But for many of us, it is easy to think that we are revealing Jesus on Sunday morning, but harder on the other six mornings in the week. Perhaps we feel some embarrassment about appearing too religious, or, more likely, we just get caught up in the busy-ness of everyday life and forget. For the first objection, it’s good to remember that Jesus spoke more about kindness, forgiveness, and looking out for the neglected than he did about using ‘God talk.’ For the other, let me suggest one of the great spiritual technologies available to us now, the Post-It note. Write the word Forgive or Listen on one of those little pastel squares and put it on your dashboard, or refrigerator or computer monitor, and remember that our actions speak far more than our words.

The Rectors Reckonings

FROM OUR CURATE

Last month at our community interfaith worship service

honoring the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. King, I was so energized when, though not in the bulletin so perhaps unplanned, we sang, with gusto, Lift

Every Voice and Sing (“Sing a song full of faith that the dark past has taught us; sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us. Facing the rising sun of our new day begun, let us march on till victory is won!”). Earlier that morning, at our Sunday worship here at St. Andrew’s, our final processional was equally stirring, “Will you come and follow me if I but call your name?” (Will you go where you don’t know and

never be the same? Will you let my love be shown, will you let my name be known, will you let my life be grown in you and you in me?) And so in a day, unplanned and obviously uncoordinated, we’d sung 2 of the 4 songs sung at my ordination.

Last month we were also able to host the Right Rev. Rob Skirving, our bishop, for a baptism and many confirmations—what a morning of celebration! As I worked with our youth confirmands to prepare for the big day, we read through parts of the catechism in the back of our Book of Common Prayer and were reminded of the ministry of the laity: to represent Christ and his Church; to bear witness to him wherever they may be; and, according to the gifts given them, to carry on Christ's work of reconciliation in the world; and to take their place in the life, worship, and governance of the Church (BCP p. 855). It’s not only in ordination, it’s not only on special days that we are, each of us, in our own ways, called to lift our voices, to follow, to let God’s love be shown.

How do you carry out the ministry of the laity? How are you marching on? How are you letting God’s love be grown? And, I wonder, if you were to pick your own anthems for your ministry—what hymn calls most loudly to you?

St. James Parish, located downtown, is pleased

to invite individuals of all faiths to attend, Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What To Do About It as presented by David Zahl. The event will take place on Tuesday, February 4 at 7:00 p.m. at St. James (25 S. 3rd Street) in the Great Hall.

According to Zahl, Americans may be going to church less, but we’re more religious than ever. At the heart of our current moment lies a universal yearning, writes Zahl, not to be happy or respected so much as enough—what religions call “righteous.” To fill the void left by religion, we look to all sorts of everyday activities—from eating and parenting to dating and voting—for the identity, purpose, and meaning once provided on Sunday morning. Seculosity takes a thoughtful yet entertaining tour of American “performancism.” Ultimately, Zahl brings us to a fresh appreciation for the grace of God in all its countercultural wonder.

BIBLE STUDY Gospel according

to St. John Wednesdays - 9:30am

Join Richard in the conference room in the Parish Hall as we discuss the

Gospel of John. (1st room on the right).

C O M M U N I T Y V I S I T O R S First Sundays this year we will welcome a variety of agencies to

hear more about how we can be involved in the great Wilmington community. Let’s put our faith into action!

February 2nd: Communities in Schools Works in partnership with public schools to identify and

connect students, many in jeopardy of dropping out, with

the community resources they need to stay engaged in

school

March 1st: Guardian ad Litem

Provides trained, independent advocates who provide a

powerful voice for abused, neglected, and dependent

children in the state court system

May 3rd: Road to Recovery For those who cannot drive themselves or have no other

means of getting to their treatment, the ACS’s Road To

Recovery® volunteers donate their spare time to give cancer

patients a much-needed lift.

June 7th: Cape Fear Literary Council

Provides free and confidential instruction to adults who are

seeking to improve their reading, writing, math, and

language skills.

WHAT DO THE MUSIC GROUPS AT ST. ANDREW’S ON-THE-SOUND HAVE IN COMMON?

If your answer to the question above is: “They sing!” or “They play musical instruments!” or “They read music!” you would be mistaken. Not all the music groups sing like the Compagina Choir or play musical instruments like the Bell Choir or read music which isn’t true for the Children’s Choir. (None of them read music!) No, the one thing that all the music groups at our church is that they sing or play at two services. Yikes! Two services? That seems like a lot of church going! How can they do it? More importantly, why do they do it? First, our musicians do not stay at church all morning! No, the Bell and Children’s Choirs usually play or sing during one service and then play or sing at the beginning or end of the other service. In doing this, they can share their ministry to a larger portion of the congregation. In contrast, the Compagina Choir sings at one service on alternate weekends. Again, this enables the choir to reach a larger number of people than if they only sang at one service. This leads us to the “WHY?” question. The short answer is that we want to deepen the two music services with inspiring choral or instrumental selections that will inspire worship. The longer answer is that we can include more people in the music ministry. This is part of the reason we chose the name Compagina Choir which means “combination” choir. We ask the musicians who usually attend the 9:00am OR the 11:15am to form a choir so we can include more people as participants as well as listeners. Together this common factor of singing or playing at two services makes a BIG impact upon the life of our church.

From the Music Room

It is always encouraging when we hear feedback from the congregation about how much the choirs at St. Andrew’s On-the- Sound have impacted a person’s worship experience. This is particularly true when someone from the 9:00am services comments about how the Compagina Choir’s anthem has enriched the service. We are thankful for all those who serve in the music ministries at our church and give their time, energy, (sleep!) and schedule to grow our musical ministry to include so many! Please take a moment the next time you see a member of one of our choirs to tell them how much you appreciate their ministry! It will mean a lot to them. If you would like to learn more about the opportunities to be a part of our music ministry, please don’t hesitate to call (763-498-2553) or email (mhellmann@saots.org) me.

Mark

Music Ensembles at St. Andrew’s On-the-Sound

Bell Choir

Rehearses on Wednesdays at 6:30pm and rings on the 3rd Sunday of the month.

Children’s Choir

Rehearses on Thursdays at 3:00pm and sings on the 1st Sunday of the month.

Compagina Choir

Rehearses Sundays at 10:05am and sings on alternate Sundays at the 9:00am and 11:15am services.

More from the Music Room

The EYC ended 2019 in service to our community with volunteering for Toys for Tots. We are very excited to start back and begin a new Year-2020! We want to take the time to thank all the youths and parents for help with making our EYC such a success.

On January 5th, We had a SAOTS youth council planning meeting which included food, fellowship, and planning. We were able to plan our themes, projects, and activities for the rest of this EYC calendar year.

If you have any questions about our program or would like to join the EYC, please contact Stephanie Rieman at eycstandrewsonthesound@gmail.com or 910-431-7898.

FEBRUARY CALENDAR

1st & 2nd: Lock-In at SAOTS: Sat. at 6:30pm Sun. (pick up at 8:30am) 9th: Regular Programming: 5:00-7:00pm Theme: Homelessness Project: Homeless Blessing Bags) 16th: Fundraiser Dinner: 5:00-7:00pm Valentine Night Theme for all ages 21st-23rd: EYC Ski Trip: Wintergreen Ski Resort in Wintergreen, VA

Episcopal Youth Community

E YC Fundraiser

FIRST SUNDAY INSTRUCTED EUCHARIST with Rev. Kamila Blessing Date: Sunday, February 2nd Time: 10:00am in the Parish Hall

Please join us for an interactive Instructed Eucharist. We will slow down the Eucharist so we can ponder what we do at Holy Communion and why. Parents/Grandparents are encouraged to join in as we all learn and grow together. PLEASE BRING: • A friend

• Parents – please have some quarters available for the children

• Bring a donation to Nourish NC!

WE NEED YOUR HELP! On Wednesday, February 12th, we will be packing snack packs for Nourish NC at Messy Church! We are in need of the following items to make the packing complete. (individual sizes only please): • Fruit Squeeze Pouch or GoGo Squeeze Yogurt (shelf stable), individual fruit cups • Raisins, Bag of Dried Fruit, or Fruit snacks • Juice Boxes or small waters

Children’s Ministry

We will be collecting food in our donation box outside the Godly Play room and under “The Table” in church. Contact Ashley Bardsley (afbardsley@gmail.com) with any questions. CHECK OUT: https://nourishnc.org/

Please join us for a Messy Unfrozen evening of Dinner, crafts and

OUTREACH! When: Wednesday, February 12th at 6pm

Dinner: Baked Potato Bar! Sweet potatoes too! Lots of toppings!

Pack snack packs for NOURISH NC and discover how Jesus melts our frozen

hearts as we

“Let Go” and “ Let God”!

MESSY CHURCH TEAM PLANNING MEETING– Sunday, Feb. 9th at 10am in the

Parish Hall!

Children’s Ministry Cont.

Children’s Ministry Cont.

Let us Prepare... First

or Continuing Communion

Gathering Around the Table This Bread and This Cup

A class to be presented for children

in first through fifth grade.

Have your children join us as we explore and wonder about the meaning of Holy Communion. This program is designed for children and their parents together. Grandparents and Godparents are also welcome. It will grant them with the gift of helping them to see the reality of God’s love for them. “This Bread and This Cup honors the child’s full membership in the Body of Christ and equips us grown-ups for the vows we made at their Baptism that we would support them in their life in Christ.”- Mary Lee Wile

Children’s Ministry Cont.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

These classes will be on Wednesdays after our Lenten Suppers: Supper at 6pm and classes will be 6:30-7:30pm. The date for the children’s Communion in church will be on Easter Sunday!

If your child is ready for their First Communion or to continue Communion with greater understanding, this is the class for them. Please sign-up by February 19th. Contact Jennifer Arcuri at Christianed@saots.org or calling 910-256-3034 x 106 so we can order books. The Rev. Sarah Smith will be leading this class

Children’s Ministry Cont.

VBS!!! SAVE THE DATE: June 29- July 3rd 9:00am-12:00pm

Registration will open on March 1st!

VBS Planning Meeting and Preparation Sunday, Feb. 23rd 10:00am

Ministry opportunities for volunteers will abound during preparation for VBS. Each one of us has talents and smiles to share! As we invite the Holy Spirit to be present among us, we become open to many possibilities and much joy. This VBS will provide opportunities for storytelling, crafting, science, cooking, games, decorating … We will meet in the Parish Hall. No previous experience required. Please let Jen Arcuri know if you will be able to attend this meeting and if you can help with VBS.

St. Andrew’s Preschool

The teachers, parents, and students alike are happy to be back at school following Christmas break. Not only are we busy learning about colors, numbers, shapes, and the alphabet, but preschool is also about learning to share, walking in a line, cutting with scissors, holding a pencil correctly, and so much more. Preschool is an exciting time full of fun and learning in order to ready our students for kindergarten. If you or someone you know will be looking for a preschool program this year or in the years to come, have them call or email me; I am always happy to speak with people about our special preschool program. It is never too early to get on our wait list.

Did you know that on Wednesdays we have lunch bunch? Our school day usually runs from 9 am until noon every day except Wednesdays. On Wednesdays the 3 and 4 year old classes have the option of bringing lunch and staying an extra hour to eat with teachers and classmates. Lunch bunch is a fun social time with the added benefit of preparing our students for the cafeteria in elementary school.

**For the 2020-2021 school year, we have limited openings in our 3-year-old program! **

Blessings, Tracy Hanson

preschool@saots.org 910-256-8321

Flowers On-the-Sound

FLOWER/GREENERY ARRANGEMENTS

This is a great way to honor and/or remember that

special someone or event. The process is easy. Choose your date and sign-up in the notebook on “The Table” in the church; call Barbara in the church office at 910-256-3034 or email parishsec@saots.org.

Available dates for Flowers: February 9th, 16th and 23rd (Cost: $70.00 per arrangement)

Available Dates for Greenery: March 1st, 8th, 22nd & April 5th (Cost: $48.15 per arrangement)

Candle Dedications

The Sanctuary Candles are given to the glory of God and in

memory of our son, Matthew Gangemi, by Irene and John Gangemi.

The Altar Candles are given to the glory of God

and in memory of my mother, Mary Lib Symington, by Ann Souder.

CANDLE SIGN-UP

This is a very nice way to dedicate a candle to a loved one

or in memory of someone. A donation of $25.00 will be billed to you at a later date. If you have any questions,

please call Donna Hancock at (910) 256-8754.

FAMILY INFORMATION

Life is constantly changing along with our personal information and we are asking everyone to help keep us in the loop! If any of your information has change, please call and/or email Barbara at the church at 910-256-3034, parishsec@saots.org, fill out the form below or pick up one on “The Table” in the church.

PLEASE help us keep our church records current!

Keep us Informed

The 3rd Wednesday of Each Month

Our next opportunity for preparing the evening

meal at Good Shepherd Center is Wednesday, February 19th. If you would like to participate in

preparing the meal, we'll meet at 4:00pm in the GSC kitchen. If you want to help serve, please meet by 5:30pm. As always, we welcome donations of cash money or donations of ingredients to help defray the meal's cost. To learn more about this ministry, please call Ann Cameron Shuman at 910-256-9659.

KNIT WITS Wednesdays at 11am - Parish Hall

In the first room on the right in the new

Parish Hall we have a floor to ceiling cabinet packed with our wool, knitting books, needles, etc. If you haven’t knitted in a few years, or you’d like to learn, we’d be happy to get you started. If you would like to have a prayer shawl to give to a friend or loved one, please contact Billie Royce at 910-256-8278.

Our Episcopal Sponsored Boutique Thrift Shop (4213 Princess Place Drive)

The Bargain Box is a resale store

established to serve the community by offering low cost quality merchandise, providing jobs and training for area residents, utilizing responsible recycling of used goods and providing financial support to nonprofit community organizations trough direct funding and grants.

Think Inside the Box… DONATE - SHOP - SERVE!

OUTREACH

Fellowship

February 25th from 5:30 - 7:00pm Parish Hall

FAT TUESDAY MARDI GRAS

Fellowship FOURTH FRIDAY

FELLOWSHIP GATHERING Friday, February 28th

6:00-8:30pm.

Hosted by Dick and Maggie Brice 4248 Moorland Lane (off Navaho Trail)

Wilm., NC (09) 910-616-3409.

FFFG is a Church wide gathering opportunity at St. Andrews On-the- Sound, regardless of your age or attending status! This is a wonderful venue meant to strengthen friendships with those you may know and make new ones with those you do not. Dress casual, bring a beverage of choice, and a finger food to share. Please call Donna Grice at 910-256-3616 for more info or if you would like to host.

SOUL NOURISHMENT YOGA/MEDITATION GROUP

Take a break from the busy-ness Yoga and noise of the world and refresh your mind every Thursday evening with Richard at 7pm in the Parish Hall.

FEB. 26th

7:30am - 12noon - and 7:00pm

Monday (7:00am) MEN’S SPIRITUAL FORMATION

Monday-Thursday (8:30am) MORNING PRAYER

is brief service with readings and prayers following a form that has been used daily in the Church for

the last 1,500 years.

Tuesday (10:45am) HEALING SERVICE WITH HOLY EUCHARIST

is a quiet service of Holy Eucharist where there is opportunity for special prayers for healing for ourselves and others.

Thursday (7:00pm) - Parish Hall CONTEMPLATIVE PRACTICES

Gentle instructed yoga and meditation, free of charge, helps to quiet the soul.

Saturday (5:30pm) - Parish Hall

A CELTIC EUCHARIST

We worship God together with songs and readings rooted in the spirituality of Celtic Christianity. We have adapted resources from The Iona Community, an Ecumenical Christian Community living and worshipping together in Scotland. Though the pattern and structure of our evening service is quite similar to a traditional Episcopal liturgy, the Celtic heritage of The Iona Community shines through with an emphasis on simple yet beautiful language, time for silent reflection.

Mid-Week Services

MONDAYS February 17th - March 30th

6:00-8:00pm Additional details coming soon!

Women’s Walk….

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS February 1 Mark Arcuri, Debbie Mitchell, Steven Lease

February 2 Patricia Coulson, Connor Heckman, Jennah Bosch

February 3 Rosemary O’Hayer

February 4 Walt Kraybill, Tom Lease, Danny Philemon,

Nicole Bloomquist

February 5 Elizabeth Ellis

February 6 Regan Dooley, Joy Price, Henry Foy

February 7 David Merten

February 8 Allie Earnhart, Megan Shannahan

February 9 Rickey Oehrlein, Mary Keckich, Ann Thornton

February 10 Sebastian Hajek, Maggie Brice, Emerson Tompkins

February 11 Honor Lewis, Jack Manock, Faye Russ, Peter Manley

February 12 Rolf Sass, Chase Carraway, Frances Teed

February 13 Stephanie Kraybill, Kevin Gaylord, Jr.

February 14 Gavin Chapman, Marie Gordon, Melinda Rider,

Isaac Faulkner

February 15 Cameron Rieman

February 16 Patricia Foy

February 17 Howard McCain

February 18 Brian Guill, David Joslin, Madeline Drewry

February 20 Allison Hajek, Johnathan Barbour

February 21 Ken Hanson, Augustus Ballantine, Hudson Thomas

February 22 Megan Apollonio, Darlene Calcutt, Elizabeth Baker,

Karen Hancock, Anne Mays, John Mays,

William Johnson

February 23 Slade Baker, Ashley Bardsley, Peggy Loughlin

February 24 Joel Aiken

February 25 Alan Collins, Lori Paradise, Kathleen Jones

February 26 Dave Renquist

February 27 Lauren Hedrick, Frank Dolezal, Jane Mickelson,

Barbara Miller

February 28 Mary High, Christian Barnes, Mary Renquist,

John Russ

February 5 Susan and C. McGranahan

February 6 Hoop and Hope Morgan

February 14 George and Sharya Alsberg

February 20 Andy and Allison Hajek,

Vince and Stephanie Rieman

February 23 Wally and Mary Schumacher,

Thomas and Nancy Jenkins, Sr.

FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES

February 2 February 9

Vestry Persons of the Month: Dan Patterson and Elizabeth McLamb

Lay Readers

7:45 a.m. Alicia Rudd Sally Vasilevich

Elizabeth Woodside Elizabeth Woodside

9:00 a.m. Mary Thomson Jim Doxey

Frances Goodman Bob Remillard

Pat Patrick David Hursey

11:15 a.m. Stephanie Kraybill Melinda Rider

Melinda Rider Cathy Miller

Ann Lees

Acolytes

9:00 a.m. Ellie Farrell Ben Arcuri

Ladd Barnes Ladd Barnes

Noah Farrell Pittman McEwen

Pittman McEwen Lane Tompkins

11:15 a.m. Mairead Benson Sterling Dalgleish

Abby Arcuri Jane Wright

Maria Hanna Eleanor Wright

Greeter

7:45 a.m. Donna Grice Carol Nasca

9:00 a.m. Pat Patrick

11:15 a.m. Ann Lees Joan Dolezal

Usher

7:45 a.m. Jim Grice Ron Foster/David Brown

9:00 a.m. David Mautz Mark Arcuri

Elizabeth Mautz Skip Henson

11:15 a.m. Tom Jenkins Frank Dolezal

Billie Royce Jason Chapman

Altar Guild Team 2 - Grice Team 2 - Shore

February 16 January 26

Mary Thomson Scott Dodd

Sally Vasilevich Sally Vasilevich

Bob Remillard Natalie Sherwood

Chrissy Farrell Mary Ann Ryder

Aaron Schnurbusch Nikki Bascome

Cathy Fisher Cathy Miller

Val Davidson Bob Royce

Mairead Benson Lily Salisbury

Ellie Farrell Abby Dell

Katelyn Apollonio Ryleigh Patterson

Megan Apollonio

Noah Farrell

Mairead Benson Sterling Dalgleish

Riley Hubard Trinity Chapman

Andrew Hubard

Maria Hanna

Katherine Dodd Margaret Larson

Clay Doxey Pat Patrick

Gail Gilly Ann Lees

Scott Dodd/Bob Thomson Mike Larson

Jim Doxey Dan Patterson

Bill Heckman Jerry Kinlaw

Bill Sowers, Jr Hubert Bordeaux

George Myers Tina Poisson

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