VOLUME 24 | ISSUE 4 APRIL 2019

The Monthly Newsletter of

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

Burke, Virginia TheNet

Vestry Notes | Preschool News | Parish News | Prayer List | Upcoming Events Lectionary Readings | Parish Birthdays | Directory

FROM YOUR VESTRY Friends,

I trust you’ve seen the letter Father Tim sent out Tuesday announcing his acceptance of a call to a new ministry. I hope you also saw our follow up letter sent that evening. We’re about to reach an important waypoint in our journey together, so please do grab some coffee and join us during Adult Forum time after the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, March 31st, for a sharing session. We’ll share what we know at this very early stage of the transition process, but more importantly take time for all of us to share our questions, concerns, and hopes with each other.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Mark, Christine, Pat, Christie, Paul, Jane, John, Julie, Elaine, Martha, Rebecca, Darren, and Bo

Left to right: Top Row: Bo Zagurski, Darren Williams, Martha Turner, Paul Foley, Julie Morgan, Rebecca Umberger, Pat Brown, & the Rev. Tim Heflin

Bottom Row: The Rev. Margaret Peel, Christine Kelly, Mark Foster, Elaine Runkel, & Jane Girondo (Not pictured: John Jaskot)

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Worship Services Wednesday @ 9:30 AM

Saturday @ 6 PM Sunday @ 8 & 10 AM

Sunday School Sunday @ 11:20 AM

Adult Forum Sunday @ 11:20 AM

Bible Study Wednesday @ 10:30 AM

Sunday @ 9 AM

Choir Rehearsal Wednesday @ 7:45 PM (Adult)

Sunday @ 9:55 AM (Seraph) Sunday @ 11:30 AM (Cherub)

Needlework Group Tuesday @ 10:30 AM

AA Meetings Tuesday @ 7 PM

Friday @ 8 PM

ESOL Class Tuesday @ 9:30 AM

Office Hours Monday 9 - 4

Tuesday 9 - 4 Wednesday 9 - 4

Thursday 9 - 4 Friday 9 - 2

Net Submissions If you have an article for the

Monthly Net, please email it to Emily (emily@standrews.net) no later than the 20th of the month. All submissions are

subject to approval.

VESTRY NOTES

I had a flashback in church a couple of weeks ago, when the choir sang Hymn 149, Eternal Lord of love, behold your Church. “Walking once more the pilgrim way of Lent…toward your presence bent: far off yet here the goal of all desire.” That was a week before Mother Margaret’s last Sunday with us. It reminded me of the 2017 Shrine

Mont retreat—Margaret’s first one with us—where she led a Lectio Divina session at the labyrinth using a Thomas Merton prayer, which reads in part, “My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. … And I know that…you will lead me by the right road though I may know nothing about it…and you will never leave me to face my perils alone.”

I think I’ve been through 9 clergy transitions in my combined 20+ years at St. Andrew’s. To me, it sometimes felt like those frustrating points in the Shrine Mont labyrinth—when things are going great and you’re almost there and could literally reach over and touch that pile of rocks in the center, but then the path takes you “far off” again. As we embark on another transition, it’s good to reflect on how we’ve been blessed over the years with a wonderful, diverse group of priests and seminarians to help us along on our journey. Each time, God did keep leading us down the right road, sending us new shepherds to guide us, each with unique gifts to offer. He did work through us to be there for each other and travel that road together. On behalf of your Vestry, we look forward to making the next leg of the trip with you!

SENIOR WARDEN

MARK FOSTER srwarden@standrews.net

At our April PALs (Parents and Little Ones) event we will have a Discovery Toys representative sharing all the wonderful toys for children including many new products. This is a fundraising event for the Preschool to add new items to our curriculum. Please stop by during Pals, pick up a catalog or visit the link to place an order. Orders are due by April 4th at noon. For more information call Cindy

Connors at 703-868-8697 or cindytoys@aol.com.

Teacher Appreciation is April 8th to 12th this year. Room parents are coordinating surprises for our wonderful preschool teachers.

Spring break is April 15-19, 2019 and the preschool returns to action on April 22nd.

Week of the Young Child is April 29th through May 3rd. This year our theme is “Music Speaks” which will incorporate music and books. Each class will focus on a different family of instruments, which will be showcased at our annual “Sundaes on Monday” event on April 29th in the evening. The children will perform musical numbers related to their instruments and we will all enjoy ice cream sundaes. This is always a popular family event.

Preschool Sunday is May 5, 2019 during the 10:00 a.m. service. This is a very child friendly service with all young children sitting on the Altar steps during the sermon and sharing the songs used in weekly Chapel services. Following the service there will be a moon bounce in the Multi-Purpose Room and light refreshments for young children and their families.

PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR

JEANNE JONES preschool@standrews.net | (703) 455-8458

PRESCHOOL NEWS

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Prayer List

Anne Hudgens (aunt of Christie Dasher)

William Tippins (friend of Deborah England)

Patricio Murphy Ruiz (friend of Deborah England)

Jenny Heath (parishioner)

Departed

Michael Arnold

Taylor Banscher

Carla Beachy

Larry Dickerson

Mike Downey

Phil Dunn

Brenda Dushko

Robbi-ann Freeman

Tom Garlitz

Rachel Gordon

Katie Gould

Travis Gregory

Alice Harmeling

Bill Hartig

Paul Hays

John Hembling

Herm Kapustka

Pam McInturff

Sarah Merriam

Ginny Morton

Jim Ostrem

Pam

Gretchen Parrott

Connie Pettit

Phil Purdom

Evelyn Silvers

Barbara Smith

Jessica Speaker

Nancy Speaker

Robert W. Stead

Jane Stewart-Yaeger

Maureen Sullivan

Sarah Waite

Deployed Rob Williamson

PARISH NEWS Workcamp Leader Needed! Emily Nein | emily@standrews.net

Youth Workcamp needs your help! We only have one adult leader signed up and we have to have at least two. Also, for all of the registered teens to attend camp we have to have a male leader. Workcamp is in Millersville, MD, and runs from June 29th to July 6th. Adults attend for free. If you are interested in spending a week repairing homes with teens from around the country, don’t mind sleeping on an air mattress/cot, or if you have questions, please contact Emily. The deadline to sign up is Monday, April 22nd.

St. Andrew’s “Business Cards” Amy Dutton | amy@standrews.net

We Episcopalians aren't known for evangelizing. But that shouldn't be such a scary concept. After all, it's really just telling others about how great God is! And if that is hard for you, try telling them how great our church is, and then they can come find out for themselves how great God is. To help you we have created a series of business-like cards (called MOO cards) with our information on one side and a series of pictures from our different programs on the other side. They are about the size of postcards and are available for anyone who wants them. Feel free to take a few and leave in your car, your purse or briefcase, or you home to give to people who might be interested in checking us out. Just ask for a handful!

Improvements to the Memorial Garden are underway with the Burke Nursery Landscaping team starting work on March 6th. A revised entry way has been laid out as well as opening up the interior beds and using cobblestones to define all borders. Touches of spring color will soon appear along with new fences in several areas. A new drainage feature is also being completed. The main areas have a new grass surface as well as an expanded viewing and reflection area where benches will soon appear.

Please take some time to visit the garden and get a better sense of this wonderful place of

rest. We are always looking for volunteers with the gardening tasks and will answer any questions you may have by contacting the Memorial Garden Team through building@standrews.net.

To accomplish the improvements this spring, we are seeking contributions for the Memorial Garden Designated Fun d. Our hope is that you will support this important space, which honors our worship, service, and sense of belonging at St. Andrew's.

St. Andrew’s Memorial Garden Paul Foley | building@standrews.net

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APRIL 2019

Glory Days Fundraiser Amy Dutton | amy@standrews.net

The pilgrimage youth are having a 30 day Glory Day fundraiser. It's easy! All you need to do is eat there and save your itemized receipts. Then put those receipts in the envelope on the pilgrimage board at church. The fundraiser runs from March 31st to April 30th. Eat yummy food and help the youth with their trip!

APRIL 6, 2019

Relay for Life (www.relayforlife.org) is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. It is a team event where team members take turns walking around a track or designated path. The money raised through Relay for Life helps the American Cancer Society fund groundbreaking cancer research, critical patient care services, education and prevention initiatives, and so much more. This year’s Relay for Life will take place on Saturday, May 4th from 2:00 -10:00 p.m. in Vienna, VA.

Team Believe is a St. Andrew’s team of amazing women who have all had our lives touched by cancer ourselves or someone close to us. This is Team Believe’s 10 year anniversary! Over the past 10 years we have raised over $150,000. If you are a cancer survivor and you wish to walk the survivor lap with us, or if you would like to become a member, we would love for you to attend! Please contact us so we can get you more information.

You can support us and this wonderful cause by either donating directly on our Relay for Life team page (tiny.cc/TeamBelieve19) or by buying something at our upcoming fundraiser event on Saturday, April 6th from 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Come shop for gently used designer purses, jewelry, scarves, men’s ties, backpacks, crafts, and bake sale!! Shop early for the best deals!

Team Believe’s Relay for Life Fundraiser Christine Kelly and Rebecca Umberger | relay4life@standrews.net

UPCOMING EVENTS ADULT FORUMS 04/07 – Rector’s Forum (w/ Fr. Tim) 04/14 – Palm Sunday [No Forum] 04/21 – Easter [No Forum] 04/28 – Farewell Reception for Father Tim

Adult Forums take place in the Multi-Purpose Room after the 10 a.m.

service. Forum topics are subject to change, so check the Weekly Nets

for the most up-to-date listings.

APRIL 3, 2019

Parents and Littles (PALs) Amy Dutton | amy@standrews.net

Our April PALs get together will be in the Parish Hall on Wednesday, April 3rd from 9:15 a.m. to noon. Come and mingle with other parents from the Parish and Preschool for the whole time or just drop in whenever. We will have coffee for the grown ups and snacks and toys for the kids.

Bonus: We will have a representative from Discovery Toys with us, so come and browse their award-winning toys, books, and games. Here is a link to check out what's available: tiny.cc/ToyPALs. All orders (online or paper order) are due by Thursday, April 4th. We do have catalogs in the Preschool office if you would like one.

The Easter Flower envelopes are now available on the bulletin board next to the Church Office. Please fill out your envelope and return it, with your donation ($25 requested), to Emily’s desk in the office by Sunday, April 14th. Flowers will be available for pick up after the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, April 28th.

Easter Flowers Emily Nein | emily@standrews.net

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MAY 5, 2019

Preschool Sunday Jeanne Jones | preschool@standrews.net

We will celebrate Preschool Sunday on May 5th during the 10:00 a.m. service. Children are welcomed to the Altar to help with the sermon and to share the songs from preschool chapel. Following the service, there will be a moon bounce and playtime in the Multi-Purpose Room for children in first grade and younger. Older youth will meet for Sunday School.

MAY 5, 2019

Directed by Sylvia Alimena, Brass of Peace is a group of greatly-talented high school brass players. It is an auditioned band which offers tuition-free high-level performance opportunities to high schoolers. Come hear our rising stars of tomorrow on Sunday, May 5th at 4:00 p.m. Free admission. Childcare provided. Reception to follow.

FoMA Concert Series: Brass of Peace Aaron Goen | foma@standrews.net

UPCOMING EVENTS

Holy Week Schedule Palm Sunday | April 14th @ 8:00 & 10:00* a.m.

Be sure to join us in the front parking lot on Sunday, April 14th, for the 10:00 a.m. service. We will, once again, have a special (furry) guest lead us in our procession into the church (weather permitting). Everyone is invited to arrive a little early for a meet and greet in the front parking lot with our guest before the service begins.

Maundy Thursday | April 18th @ 7:30* p.m.

Good Friday | April 19th @ 11:00 a.m.

Easter Vigil Celebration | April 20th @ 4:00-6:00 p.m.

It's almost time for our annual Easter Vigil Celebration! Join us on Saturday, April 20th from 4:00–6:00 p.m. out front (or inside if the weather is bad). We will have food trucks, games, music, crafts, and our Easter Egg Hunt. Invite your friends and neighbors; all are welcome!

Volunteers are needed to help make this event run smoothly! Sign up here: tiny.cc/VigilVolunteers. This is a great opportunity for teens to earn service hours! We also need donations of candy for our eggs—individually wrapped and no nuts please! Please contact Amy Dutton (amy@standrews.net) if you can help.

Easter Vigil | April 20th @ 6:00* p.m.

Easter | April 21st @ 7:30, 9:00*, & 11:15* a.m.

* Childcare is available during these services

MAY 3, 2019

Parents and Littles (PALs) Amy Dutton | amy@standrews.net

Our May PALs get together will be in Rooms 6 & 7 on Thursday, May 2nd from 9:15 a.m. to noon. Come and mingle with other parents from the Parish and Preschool for the whole time or just drop in whenever. We will have coffee for the grown ups and snacks and toys for the kids.

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JULY 22 - 26, 2019

Vacation Bible School & Mission Friends Amy Dutton | amy@standrews.net

Save the date for our 2019 Vacation Bible School and Mission Friends camps. Both run the week of July 22nd. VBS is from 9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Mission Friends runs from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. VBS is for preschoolers to rising 4th graders. Mission Friends is a community service oriented camp for rising 4th to rising 8th graders. More information and child registration and teen/adult volunteer forms will be available soon.

MAY 5, 2019

Ramadan Begins Emily Nein | emily@standrews.net

Please be aware that Peace Islamic Center will once again celebrate iftar (breaking of the fast) in the evenings from May 5th - June 5th. They will use the Parish Hall and Kitchen from approximately 8:00-10:00 p.m. Most evening activities will continue as scheduled, but check with the office if you have any questions.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MAY 10, 2019

Golf Tournament Tom Horan | golf@standrews.net

Gather your friends, family, and co-workers for a fun morning of golf to benefit the St. Andrew's Kitchen Fund. We will tee off at Pohick Bay Golf Course in Lorton on Friday, May 10th. Check-in begins at 7:00 a.m. with an 8:00 a.m. start. The cost is $100/person, which includes 18 holes of golf, cart, and box lunch. Mulligan's will be $5/each. Prizes will be awarded for closest to the pin; longest drive; and most lost balls. Sign up and pre-pay starting on Palm Sunday.

MAY 16, 2019

Annual Trip to Nats Park Tom Pettit | nationals@standrews.net

It’s that time again when a large group of parishioners and friends head to Nationals Park to see the Nats take on the Mets on Thursday, May 16th at 1:05 p.m. Most of us will be carpooling at 11:00 a.m. from church. Others may work half a day in D.C. and meet us at the park. Either way, please come with us. Newcomers and friends are especially welcome!

A block of 60 tickets has been reserved for us in section 202 beyond 3rd base—the best seats our group has had in some years. We also have 8 parking spaces in Garage C inside the stadium so it’s just

a short walk from garage to your seat—much easier than the 8 or 10 block walk we’ve had in past years.

The cost is $40 per person to cover both game ticket and garage parking space. If you are not carpooling the game ticket cost is $30 per person. We have already paid for the parking and 50% of game tickets cost so your reimbursement would be appreciated. Please make checks payable to Tom Pettit. You can give your money to Tom at church, or leave it in the church office. Email Tom if you have any questions.

JUNE 7, 2019

Parents’ Night Out Amy Dutton | amy@standrews.net

Save the date! June 7th from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Cost is $10 per child and they need to bring a sack supper. This time we will have a Fun Fit Night, complete with kids' yoga, a martial arts session (intro level), and a Run, Fit, Kids rep doing fun activities. Great chance to get the wiggles out!

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LECTIONARY READINGS

APRIL 7, 2019 5th Sunday in Lent

Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalm 126

Philippians 3:4b-14 John 12:1-8

APRIL 14, 2019 Palm Sunday

Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 31:9-16

Philippians 2:5-11 Luke 22:14-23:56

APRIL 21, 2019 Easter

Isaiah 65:17-25

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 Acts 10:34-43

Luke 24:1-12

APRIL 28, 2019 2nd Sunday of Easter

Acts 5:27-32

Psalm 150 Revelation 1:4-8

John 20:19-31

Thank You! Dear St. Andrew’s Family,

It has been a joy to be a part of this community and work with you all during my time here. I will always be grateful for your gracious spirit and the way you have embraced me and supported my ministry among you. Thank you for your kindness and your generous gift. I will certainly carry the love you have shared with me forward. I will pray that you all continue to seek God, and share God’s love in the parish, the local community, and beyond. Remember that God is with us always.

Blessings to you all!

- Mother Margaret

UPCOMING EVENTS

JULY 29 - AUGUST 2, 2019

Choir Camp Aaron Goen | aaron@standrews.net

Save the date for our 2019 Choir Camp. This camp runs the week of July 29th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Choir Camp is for kids ages 5 to rising 5th graders. More information and child registration and teen/adult volunteer forms will be available soon.

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

Cindy Halligan

2 3

Luke Sabo

4

Chelsea Reba

Emma Dutton

Beau Peters

5

Maddie Emert

6

Don Taggart

Ann Colvig

Kyan Kuechler

7

Ron James

8

Ellen Gleason

Susan Brady

Barbara Pearson

Emily Barlow

Jakob Barlow

Shane Lewis

Andrew Crane

9

Bob Heyer

Sharon Gould

Michelle Pankow

10

Amy Braun

Abezash Van Wyk

11

Mary Lu Powell

Laura Sabo

Teddy Haubner

12

Cathy Shwaery

Kim Horan

13

Jeff Dutton

Amy McCurdy

Violet McLean

Abigail Young

14 PALM SUNDAY

Lily Haubner

15

Elaine Hock

Sophie Wiedeman

16 17

Erin Dutton

Todd Peters

18 MAUNDY THURS.

Wayne Leong

19 GOOD FRIDAY

Jeff Reba

Paul Hardin, III

Maggie Brander

20

Lynn Bowdren

21 EASTER

Melissa Pankow

Paul Hardin, IV

22 EARTH DAY 23

Betsy Cotten

24

Karen Hope

Makenna Parks

Devon Scott

25

Jennie Sparlin

Lindsay McWilliams

26

Pennie McCurdy

27

Gail Bouton

Aaron Goen

Reagan Spitzer

28

Elizabeth Horan

Charlotte Brander

Saria Fannoh

29

Ann Johnston

Andrea Hellier

30

Christine Kelly

Don’t see your name on your birthday? Let us know! Contact Emily (emily@standrews.net) and we’ll get you added to the list.

APRIL BIRTHDAYS

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The Rev. Tim Heflin | Rector tim@standrews.net

Michelle Ramsdell | Parish Administrator michelle@standrews.net

Emily Nein | Communications Director emily@standrews.net

Amy Dutton | Connections Coordinator amy@standrews.net

Aaron Goen | Director of Music aaron@standrews.net

Jeanne Jones | Preschool Director preschool@standrews.net

Carlos Guzman | Sexton sexton@standrews.net

Clergy & Staff

Mark Foster | Senior Warden srwarden@standrews.net

Christine Kelly | Junior Warden jrwarden@standrews.net

Julie Morgan | Register register@standrews.net

Bo Zagurski | Treasurer treasurer@standrews.net

Paul Foley | Building & Grounds building@standrews.net

Rebecca Umberger (chair), w/ Christie Dasher, Martha Turner, & Darren Williams | Fellowship

fellowship@standrews.net

Christie Dasher & Jane Girondo | Formation formation@standrews.net

John Jaskot & Elaine Runkel | Outreach outreach@standrews.net

Pat Brown & Darren Williams | Stewardship stewardship@standrews.net

Julie Morgan & Martha Turner | Welcome & Worship welcome@standrews.net & worship@standrews.net

Annette Wright | Youth Representative youthrep@standrews.net

2018 Vestry

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 6509 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, VA 22015

www.standrews.net | (703) 455-2500

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