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THE CHURCH OF CHRIST, IN EVERY AGE
The church of Chris t, in ev'ry age
Beset by change, b ut Spirit -led,
must claim and tes t its heritage
and keep on rising from the dead.
Then let the servant church arise,
a caring church t hat longs to be
a partner in Christ's sacrifice,
and clothed in Christ's humanity.
We have no mission but to serve
in full obedience to our Lord;
to care for all, without reserve,
and spread his liberating word.
Text: Fred Pratt Green, 1903 -2000
This wel l-known hymn (EL W 729), recommended for
Reformation Day), has a re:forming challenge for us. The
Reformation, which we celebrate and remember the final
Sunday of October (October 26), and the reformers who
led the movement, spurred the churc h to listen to the
ever active spirit of God, heard in God’s Word, and to
rethink how they were being church. We too are
challenged to listen to God’s Word and think about who
we are as God’s p eople in this place, and how we live
out, individually and collectively, God ’s mission to l ove
and serve the world.
This summer we began talking about participating in a
synod led program called the For ward Leadership
Program. This program helps congregations make better
decisions in less time with more competence. I t
evaluates how we are currently living out our calling as
God’s people in this place, what is hindering us, what is
helping us, and what gifts do we have to offer. I t is a
tool for us to use as we “claim and test our heritage” so
that we “keep on ri sing from the de ad.” We did not get
our application in this year . We needed more time, but
are working toward applying next summer.
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FINANCE & GOD’S
WORK, OUR HANDS
LET THERE BE LIGHT &
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WOMEN’S GUILD
UPCOMING EVENTS AT
ST ANDREW
OCTOBER CALENDAR
PASTORAL CARE & FAITH
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14 › OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
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Sunday School got off to a great s tart with the Rally Day; the children had a snack
with their teacher and classmates. A special thank you to Ni ck Ropp for running Net
for Nets. Nick along with help from Roger came up with the idea. Children and adults
had a fun time and raised $240.00 for the ELCA Malaria Campaign.
The students are using a new curriculum this year called Whirl. Whirl b ring ki ds into the
life of the church with a lectionary -centered curriculum for preK through grade 6 that
is fun for kids and si mple for leaders to use. Every Whirl lesson follows a four -part
sequence: Welcome, Hear , Respond, and Launch (WHRL!). Each week, kids an d
leaders start their time together by identifying where they are in the church year and
watching an animated video to set up the lesson. Next, they dive into the Whirl Story
Bible or Whirl NRSV Bible together , respond to the scripture lesson with creative leaflet
activities, and circle up to review the lesson and pray before being sent out.
The lessons the children will be learning for the month of October:
October 5: Rejection in the Vineyard - Matthew 21:33 -46
October 12:
Rejoice in the Lord Always - Philippians 4:1-96
October 19:
A question about Taxes -Matthew 22:15 -22
October 26:
The Greatest Commandment - Matthew 22:34 -46
Stewardship Committee News
I t’s been an amazing year for people at S t . Andrew to share their time, talents
and treasure. Volun teerism continues to increase, more and more people are
sharing their talents of music, construction, baking, ushering, greeting…….you
get the picture!
People are spending time gardening, weeding, spring/fall cleanup, helping
with events. Financial steward ship continues to move in a positive direction.
Think back to last fall………..the pledge cards for tim e…..do you remember
committing some time to St. Andrew? I bet you exceeded that pledge!
Do you remember committing a talent to St. Andrew? I bet you realize d new
talents that you shared.
And the financial support pledge cards? I bet you shared more gifts than you
thought you would to the glory of God……
Now is the time for us to concentrate on what we will do with our gifts for
2015.
Prayerfully consider what time, talent and treasure you will return to God as
stewards of His gifts.
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COUNCIL CORNER
FROM THE PRESIDENT:
And we are off and running…..
After a bit of a summer slow down, September has returned us to a very active congregation.
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S un d a y Sc ho o l h as s tar t e d a lo n g wi t h Co nf i rm ati on C l as s . O ur f ir s t ye ar c onf irm at io n c l as s
has f i v e s t ud e nts a nd th e s ec on d ye ar c l as s has s ix s tu d en ts . W e pra y G od ’s b l es s i n g o n
th es e en d ea v or s .
A n i nd o or p ic n ic was h e ld o n S e pt em ber 6 – T hos e p res e nt e nj o ye d a m ag ic i a n , l i ve m us i c ,
an d d e l ic i o us f o o d.
S e ver a l m em ber s of th e c o ngr e ga t io n t ook part in t h e E LC A’s d a y of G od ’s W ork , O ur H a nds
on Se p tem be r 7. L oc a l r es id e nts we re as s i s te d wi t h g ar de n in g c h ores .
O ur c h o irs ar e b ac k to r e h ear s e o n Tues d a y e ve n i ngs . G w yn n e a n d t he c ho ir m em bers wo u ld
be pl e as e d t o h a ve yo u j o in t h em . I t is n ot a ll work – we d o h a ve f un a t t h e s am e t im e.
O ur “L ET T H ER E B E L IG HT AN D SO UN D” e v en i n g was a t rem en d o us s uc c es s . A d el ic i o us
d in n er, wi t h l i ve di n n e r m us ic , f o l lo we d b y a s c a ve n ge r hu n t an d a n a uc t i o n was t h e ag e n da
f or t h e e ve n i ng . T h e auc t io n r a is e d $ 2, 6 73 .0 0 a nd , o nc e al l of t he di n ne r ex p e ns es ar e
ta l l ie d, we ex p ec t t o h a ve at l e as t a n ot h er $ 20 0 .0 0 pr of i t f rom t h e f ree wi l l off er in g . T h a nk s ,
ag a i n, t o a l l wh o d o na te d i tem s f or t he a uc ti on , t o a ll wh o wo rk ed s o v er y h ar d, t o a l l wh o
at te n de d , to a l l who p ur c h as e d. T h e f u n ds ra is e d wi l l be us e d t o up gr a de t h e l ig h ti n g a nd
s ou n d s ys tem in t h e s anc t uar y. I n a dd i ti o n t o th e f un ds ra is e d th e f el l o ws h ip we ex p eri e n c ed
was in v a lu a b l e .
Fo l lo wi n g t he auc t io n our c onf ir m at io n c l as s es a nd s om e h i gh s c h oo l yo u th h a d a “L oc k In” a t
th e c h urc h . T h e y wa tc he d t he m ov i e “ N oa h” , p l a ye d g am es , a te a l l k in ds of s nac k s , h ad a
c am pf ire , an d e n de d w it h a d e l ic io us br e ak f as t. T h er e wa s no t im e f or s l ee p i ng – no t f or an y
of t h em . S inc er e th a n k s to th e a d ul ts wh o “s tuc k it o ut” wi th t h e k i ds .
P as t or h as s tar te d a B i bl e C l as s on t h e Ps a l m s . It h as b e en ve r y we l l r ec e i ve d , bu t t her e is
s ti l l ro om f or yo u on W ed n es d a y e v e n in g a t 7 P. M.
P as t or h as m et w it h a l l of t h e wo r s h i p as s is tan ts ( as s is t i n g m in is te rs , l ec t ors , ac o l yt es ,
gre e ters , us he r s , a n d a ltar gu i l d) . S h e s tres s ed t h e im por ta nc e of eac h of th es e “j o bs ” to
prom ot e m ean i n gf u l w or s h i p. P l e as e c o ns i d er a dd i n g yo ur nam e t o o ne or m ore of t hes e l is ts .
And the list goes on…..
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O n O c t ob er 3 St . An dr e w wi l l b e hos t in g a n o th er “L oc k I n” f or our c onf irm at io n a nd hi g h s c ho o l
ag e d yo u t h. T h is t im e i t wi l l be wi th a ga th e ri ng of yo u t h f r om m any c o n gre g at i ons of t he
E LC A . S yn o d has ar r an g ed f or t h e “ Loc k I n ” i n f i v e l oc a t io ns , ge o gra p h ic a l l y, an d St. A n dre w
is t he o n l y o ne in C o n nec t ic u t. T he pro gr am , Ac t2 D a y4Tom orro w, wi l l f oc us on wor l d hu ng e r.
T hank s in a d v a nc e f or a l l of pas to r ’s wo rk o n th is pr oj ec t .
O k tob erf es t wi l l b e h e l d o n O c to b er 2 5 – 5 :3 0 P. M . R ob i n h as o utd on e h ers e lf i n p l an n i n g th is
e ve n t, C hef P h an e uf h as b ee n h ir ed ( at n o c os t) t o pr epar e th e d i n ne r. I ’m s ure R o b in wi l l
ha v e m ore d etai ls e ls e wh er e i n th is c om m uni c at i on . G et yo ur t ic k e ts n o w – s e at i ng wi l l b e
l im ite d t o 1 00 .
Most importantly, we worship every Saturday at 4 P.M. and every Sunday at 9 A.M. – See you there!!!
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to share them with me.
See YOU in Church!
Bob
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October 5 t h will be our second Name Tag Sunday . We apprec iate all
parishioners that participated with joy and patience on our first Sunday
September 7 t h . A special thanks to Ruth Vontell and Robin Landrette who
wrote out the names so beau tifully. Until we have an official holder for the
hundreds of name tags completed, please arrive a few minutes early on
October 5th. Volunteers will be standing by to assist in helping you find your
tag. Thanks!!
Your outreach and mission committee
The Outreach and Mission committee had the daunting task of
whittling down 26 submissions to 6. At the last council meeting we
combined two of the tag lines into one for OUR NEW TAG LINE ------
St Andrew has a place for you---- to Worship, to hear
God’s Word, to Share God’s Love.
Our visitor brochure is in the works and will feature our new tag line.
STAY tuned. Thanks to all who participated and shared their thoughts
and ideas---it tells me how energized and engaged you all are
moving forward--- growing our parish and sharing God’s love. Kathy
Cutter
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Finance Committee
The Finance Committee has been working on a few ways to enhance the
finances of our congregation. Our plans are not complete but we thought our
members might like to know what is being discussed. I f anyone has some
cons tructive input we welcome you to the next meeting of the Finance
Committee or suggest you talk to one of our members.
We are discussing how we can assist our parishioners with the newly developed
Thrivent Action Team Program and the existing Choice Dollars program. Many S t
Andrew m embers are also members of Thrivent but some may not understand
how these programs work and how to take advantage of them for the good of
some worthy project and also St Andrew. Our plans are not yet formalized but
we hope to announce soon how the Finance Committee can help you
participate. Look for further information in the newsletter or the Sunday bulletin.
We are also working on several opportunities to dine at Ruby Tuesday. Knowing
how Lutherans love to eat and usually turn out for events involving food we are
looking for some dates to participate in a fund raiser in conjunction with the
local Ruby Tuesday Res taurant on Rt 6 in Bris tol. The proceeds of the program
will go toward the Capital I mprovement fund.
You will be receiving
information in the Sunday Bulletin very soon.
Pas tor Stephanie reported to the Finance Committee that from time to time
visitors to the Church office have asked for financial help. The Finance
Committee agreed and referred the matter to the Church Council. The Counci l
authorized a discretionary fund to be distribu ted to those in genuine need at
Pas tors discretion. $125 will be available to be distributed with the use of Stop
and Shop gift cards each with a value of $25. This would allow someone to
purchase groceries or gasoline but not allow them to redeem the card for cash.
Our Treasurer (Thea Griffin) will purchase the cards and provide them to Pas tor
Stephanie.
Bill Flaherty
Financial Liaison to the Church Council
September 7 t h God’s Work Our Hands Sunday was a great success ! Over twenty
volunteers loaded up their gardening tools and headed over to the two homes that
needed sprucing up. Bushes were tri mmed, weeds pulled and yards raked to return
each yard to a thing of beauty. Our resident handy man (Ray ) realigned the front
door to finally close properly to the relief of its owner at the same time. Lunch
break we munched on fried chicken, chips and dessert —thanks to leftovers from the
church picnic. God must have been shining down on us because the weat her was
perfect. Thank You volunteers for maki ng this national service day extra special.
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LIGHT & SOUND EVENT AN OVERWHELMING SUCCESS!
WOW! The success of the Sep tember 19 t h event was a col laboration of everyone at
St. Andrew; we all s upported the even t by donating goods and services, making
desserts, attending the event – WE did it! We raised about $3000 toward the
purchase of the new sanctuar y lighting and sound system.
We knew we had about 75 people signed up, we planned for 100, and, like loaves
and fishes, we fed 110 people! The fel lowship during the evening was beautiful,
and you all dug deep into your wallets to support the ev ent.
Our entertainment, I nner Groove, was a great addition to the evening. Their
acoustic music made dinner fun, and Denis e Jones, the lead singer, even stayed
extra late so that we could use her mi crophone for the auction. (we REALL Y need
that sound system!). The committee members agreed to give a check for $100 to
Denise for her congregation, Calvary Fellowship, in the Hart ford area as thanks for
staying late. We have a soft spot for Denise, as her congregation currentl y worships
out of a school unti l the time when they can build a church. Sounds familiar to
many of us, doesn’t it!
A very big “Thank You” to Stewardship Comm ittee members Roy Ouellette, Bri tt
Rescsanski, Noreen Zurell, Bob Herold and Pr. Stephanie for coordinating the
scavenger hunt, auction paddles and signs, event set -up and kitchen help. Thanks
to Robin Landrette for creating our audio/visual entryway, and thanks to Gene
Phaneuf for coordi nating and preparing the food and acting as auctioneer. Thanks
to the Women’s Guild for the wonderful desserts. Thanks to Roger Narvesen and the
confirmation/youth group for helping with the dinner.
I would say for our fi rst auction event, it went pretty well! Thank you to all who
participated in any way.
God Bless,
Arlene Creswell
Stewardship Committee
THE COZY COVER DISPLAY
will be on the front pews during the Sun. service on October 19.
Prayers of thanksgiving and intentions will be given.
Be sure to come forward after the service and look them over. All items will be given to
anyone needing comfort. Thanks is extended to all of our crafters, and to everyone who has
donated yarn and crafting supplies. Special thanks is given to each of you praying for the
success of this OUTREACH MINISTRY. We thank God for His continued blessings on our
humble efforts. Expressions of gratitude are received and appreciated. If you would like to
become involved in this worthwhile, ongoing project, please pray about what you can do.
Knitting and crocheting lessons, plus all supplies are free. Call Trudi Wedler @ 860-583-0554.
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OKTOBERFEST AT ST. ANDREW
Saturday, October 25 t h at 5:30
Adults $12
Children (12 and under) $5
Children age 5 and under are free!
Tickets are very limited so get them before
we’re sold out!
MENU
Roast Pork with Onion Gravy
Mashed Potato
Carrots
Sautéed Cabbage w/ apples & onions
Pierogies with caramelized onions
Homemade Applesauce
Rye Bread w/butter
Apple Crisp w/whipped cream
Assorted Beverages
Featuring Avery’s Soda at our “Beer Garden”
Coffee and Tea
Entertainment by
The Harugari Schulplattiers
(Dancing and Bell Playing)
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October Schedule
Oct 5th
Oct 12th
Oct 19th
Oct 26th
ASSISTING
MINISTERS
Mike Beaudoin
Sue Landry
Terry Gustafson
Kathy Cutter
LECTORS
Arlene Creswell
Herbert Wedler
Mike Beaudoin
COMMUNION
ASSISTANT
Kathy Cutter
Nancy Deneher
ACOLYTES
Kaylee Hall
Lindsay Matulis
Robin Hein
Quinn Vontell
Elizabeth Hintz
Jack Alling
Alana Torres
Olivia Beaudoin
USHERS
John Werner, Lou
Usala Gerry & Tina
Beaudoin
Nancy Denehy
Alan Rindfleisch
Bill Golden, Ted
Neumann
Nancy Denehy
Alan Rindfleisch
Bill Golden, Ted
Neumann
Bill Flaherty
Sue Landry
COFFEE HOUR
The
Provenzano/Murphy
Family
Dawn Stitham
Amber Cruz
Arlene Creswell
Vicki Trudel
Cathy Demers
Nancy Siecienski
Christine Mitchell
GREETERS FRONT
Paul & Robin Caron
Keith Clark
Steven & Nancy
Siecienski
Andrew & Jennifer Alling
GREETERS SIDE
Denise Martin
Kristen Vaccaro
Chuck & Noreen
Simmons
Nancy Shaw
COUNTERS
Den i se M art i n
T on y & L yn n
Pel ow
Deni se M art in
Tony & Lynn Pelow
Deni se M art in
Tony & Lynn Pelow
Deni se M art in
Tony & Lynn Pelow
ALTAR CARE
Joan Strecker
Althea Johnson
Joan Strecker
Althea Johnson
Joan Strecker
Althea Johnson
Joan Strecker
Althea Johnson
TAPE MINISTRY
Steven Siecienski
Steven Siecienski
Steven Siecienski
Steven Siecienski
BULLETIN HELPERS
Nancy Carpenter
Nancy Carpenter
Nancy Carpenter
Nancy Carpenter
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For now, we have set our hearts and energies to serve, a servant church, a
caring community, partners in Christ. Our Sunday School, led by high school
student Nicholas Ropp, participated in a “Nets for Nets” and raised $240 for the
ELCA Malaria Campaign. We worked o n small repairs and yard clean ups for
neighbors in need for “God’s Work. Our Hands.” Sunday. Stewardship led us in
a great event where the whole congregation came together in food and
fellowship, offered their gifts, and raised money for our lighting a nd sound
system . Our youth are gathering to talk about hunger and build up the food
pantry at Zion Lutheran Church (October 3 -4), and the congregation prepares to
cook a meal for hungry families at their “Meals for the Needy” program (October
30). Our Cozy Cover crew has been busy praying and knitting with love and we
will bless their labors of the heart in worship (October 19).
Gather with us in worship, in service, as we obediently serve and care for all
withou t reserve, especially the smallest and mos t vulnerable among us (Blessing
of the Animals, October 5, and the baptism of Luis Cardenas October 12).
Peace+
Pastor Stephanie
WOMEN’S GUILD
We are off to a great s tart! Many members and guests spent an enjoyable
evening at Confetti’s on September 9 t h . We were happy to welcome our
guests and hope they were not disappointed. Our next meeting will be held
on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 T H @ 1:30 PM. Hos tesses for the afternoon will be
Rosemarie Tessman, Judi Ferro and Althea Johnson. Devotions will be led by
Rosemarie. Our guest for the afternoon will be our own special organist,
Gwynne Hopko, who will entertain us with samples of her wonderful music.
Guests are always welcome! Plan to be there on the 14 t h !
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UPCOMING ACTIVITIES AT ST. ANDREW
Songs of the Fa ithful: Adult Bible Study. We are half way through our study of the
book of Psalms, and would welcome any who would like to join our lively discussion.
Enrich your worship and prayer life. The Psalms displays the highs and lows of the
life of faith. Join us Wednesdays, October 1, 8 and 17 at 7 p.m.
Act 2Day 4Tomorrow/Youth Lock -in. An overnight (l ock -in) focusing on issues of
hunger. Junior and Senior High School Youth join us (and other Lutheran youth fr om
our area) for a good time get ting to know one another and think about our faith
together. There will be silly games , art projects, worship, movies and more. We will
spend time listening to Jesus, and thinking together about ways we can feed those
who hunger in our communities. Walki ng in sol idarity with those who hunger, we will
fast from our arrival until breakfast the next morning, a little over 12 hours. (Though,
as many practice fasting, we will have beverages and fruits readily available,
including our midnight makeyourownsmoothi es ). Join us Friday, October 3
beginning at 6 p.m. through Saturday, October 4 9 a.m. To participate, you need
to let Pastor Stephanie know that you are coming, turn i n a permission form and $5,
bring your overnight stuff (no snacks – fasting remember), and your favorite nonperishable food item to share with the food pantry at Zion Lutheran Church. We
are looking for some help from the congregation: bottled water or fruit juices, fruit
boxes, and fruit; blenders and coolers to borrow (please clearly label so t hat we
can return them).
Blessing of Animals. Sunday, October 5 t h gather with us following Sunday School at
11:30 a.m. on the l awn near the outdoor patio as we bless the furrier side of our
families. Celebrati ng all God’s creatures, we bless our pet s for the joy and
companionship they bring into our lives. Francis of Assisi cared for all God’s
creatures, calling animals his brothers and sisters. All ani mals need to be
leashed/caged/cooped so that everyone can have a good time! Come, and bring
a friend.
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October 2014
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
1
7:00 PMB i b l e S tu d y
Friday
2
7 : 0 0 P M - AA
(F e l l o w s h i p
Hall)
7:00 PMChurch
Council
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9 : 0 0 AM Wo r s h i p
S e r vi c e
(S a n c tu a r y )
1 0 : 1 5 AM
Sunday School
1 0 : 3 0 AM Stewardship
C o m mi t t e e
1 1 : 3 0 AM Blessing of the
An i m a l s
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1 0 : 0 0 AM - P a s t o r
in the Office
6:00 PMC o n f i r ma t i o n
Class
7:00 PM-Bristol
Chorale Society
7:00 PM – Faith
on the Go
(P a n e r a B r e a d )
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6:00 PMP a s t o r i n th e
Office
6 : 0 0 P M - Yo u th
Choir
6:45 PM-Bell
Choir
7 : 3 0 P M - Ad u l t
Choir
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9 : 0 0 AM Wo r s h i p
S e r vi c e
(S a n c tu a r y )
1 0 : 1 5 AM
Sunday School
1 1 : 3 0 AM Sunday School
Te a c h e r s
M e e ti n g
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Pastor not in
Office
6:00 PM-No
C o n f i r ma t i o n
Class
7:00 PM-Bristol
Chorale Society
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1:30 PMWo m e n ' s
Guild
6:00 PMP a s t o r i n th e
Office
6 : 0 0 P M - Yo u th
Choir
6:45 PM-Bell
Choir
7 : 3 0 P M - Ad u l t
Choir
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7:00 PMB i b l e S tu d y
7:00 PMFinance
C o m mi t te e
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9 : 0 0 AM Wo r s h i p
S e r vi c e C o z y
C o ve r
Display/Blessin
g (S a n c t u a r y )
1 0 : 1 5 AM
Sunday School
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1 0 : 0 0 AM - P a s t o r
in the Office
6:00 PMC o n f i r ma t i o n
Class
7:00 PM-Bristol
Chorale Society
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6:00 PMP a s t o r i n th e
Office
6 : 0 0 P M - Yo u th
Choir
6:45 PM-Bell
Choir
7 : 3 0 P M - Ad u l t
Choir
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9 : 0 0 AM Wo r s h i p
S e r vi c e
(S a n c tu a r y )
1 0 : 1 5 AM
Sunday School
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1 0 : 0 0 AM - P a s t o r
in the Office
6:00 PMC o n f i r ma t i o n
Class
7:00 PM-Bristol
Chorale Society
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6:00 PMPastor in the
Office
6 : 0 0 P M - Yo u th
Choir
6:45 PM-Bell
Choir
7 : 3 0 P M - Ad u l t
Choir
6:00 PMYo u th L o c k in - Synod
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Pastor not in
Office
7 : 0 0 P M - AA
(F e l l o w s h i p
Hall)
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4:00 PMWo r s h i p
S e r vi c e
(C h a p e l )
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11
4:00 PMWo r s h i p
S e r vi c e
(C h a p e l )
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17
7:30pm
AL AN O N ;
Yo u th R o o m
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4:00 PMWo r s h i p
S e r vi c e
(C h a p e l )
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Pr e p f o r
Oktoberfest
12:00 PMB r i s to l
Clergy
Lunch
(B AR C )
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Pr e p f o r
Oktoberfest
7 : 0 0 P M - AA
(F e l l o w s h i p
Hall)
7:00 PMO u tr e a c h &
Mission
M e e ti n g
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Pr e p f o r
Oktoberfest
7:30 PMAL AN O N
(Yo u th
Room)
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4:00 PMWo r s h i p
S e r vi c e
(C h a p e l )
5:30 PMOktoberfe
st
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M e a l s f o r th e
Ne e d y a t
Zion
7:00 PMB i b l e S tu d y
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Saturday
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6:30 PMWo r s h i p
C o m mi t te e
6:30 PMC h r i s ti a n
E d u c a ti o n
C o m mi t te e
7 : 0 0 P M - AA
(F e l l o w s h i p
Hall)
7 : 0 0 P M - AA
(F e l l o w s h i p
Hall)
Pastor not
in Office
7:30 PMAL AN O N
(Yo u th
Room)
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7:30 PMAL AN O N
(Yo u th
Room)
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Pastoral Care
Help us to provide good pastoral care by keeping the church up -to-date wi th what’s
going on in our lives as part of God’s family. Please call the church office and let
Pastor know if…
* You are in need of prayer ;
* You are ill or hospitalized;
* You wish to be anointed for healing and/or wholeness;
* A baby is born in your family;
* A family member dies;
* You wish to be married;
* You wish to be baptized or have a child baptized;
* You wish to receive communion;
* You are moving, or have changed your contact information; or
* You would like to join St. Andrew
Faith on the Go!
Faith on the Go! When Loving our Neighbor is Tough. Joi n us for casual conversation
in the community the first Monday of the month. W e will meet at Panera Bread
(1214 Farmington Avenue) at 7 pm, Monday, October 6 . Enjoy a beverage or a bite,
good company, and faithful conversation. This month we are digging into how we
love our neighbors when it’s tough: the bullies and know i t alls , the gossips and
social climbers, the prejudiced and self -absorbed. How do we see God in each
other when we do harm, damage to one another? How do we honor ourselves and
each other as beloved of God? Come, relax, converse with friends or friends to be
made.
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What’s Happening at St. Andrew
October 3 r d
Synod-Wide
Lock-In
October 5 t h
Animal Blessing
11:30
October 6th
Faith on the Go
7pm at Panera Bread
October 19th
Cozy Covers Display and Blessing
at service
October 25 t h
OktobertFest
St. Andrew Style!
5:30 pm
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October Birthdays
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
Peggy Hoyt
Joelle Stairs
Angela Provenzano
Jacob Chamberland
Bob Herold
Amanda Rios
Mark Shackf ord
18 t h
21 s t
9th
12 t h
Bob Dev eau
Jennifer Bellef leur
Edward O’Regan
Anna Boisvert
David Nelson
James Beaucar
Pat Ginter
Lena Morse
Joan Strecker
25 t h
26 t h
14 t h
15 t h
16 t h
22 n d
23 r d
27 t h
31 s t
Marianne Beaudoin
Mildred Boisvert
Peter Mitchell
Donna Ropp
Renee Werner
Larry Beaulieu
Kaylie Torres
George Wentland
Hilda Schauss
Carol Emond
Jared Procko
Nancy Siecienski
Stacy Lorenzetti
David Beaucar
Holly Talmadge
CARE OF CREATION IDEA:
Thank you so very much for all your generosity in keeping our grocery
cart full! We are now on a once a month pick -up schedule! Don’t forget
about taking advantage of the all those 10 for $10 or Can -Can Sales!
THANK YOU to all who donated for Lutheran Social Services New England Synod
Appeal
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PASTORAL
CARE
PLEASE REMEMBER
IN YOUR PRAYERS…
Those in need of healing: Rick Barnard,
Brandan Cole, Michelle Govoni, James Howe, Anneliese
Kolhosser, Joan Lagasse, Russell Modeen, Cullen Murphy,
Roger Rinaldi, Ron St. Pierre, Lois St. Pierre, Sharon Shenk, Perk
Talmadge, and Dorothy Wagner.
Those in nursing homes and the homebound: Astrid
Bekstrom, Lydia Dallmann, Dorothy Forrest, Lawrence
Demske, Alma Fawcett, Lillie Gorr, Ruffina Hein, Walter Hintz,
and Marie Ouellette.
Baptisms:
Funerals:
James Govoni
Esther Schmidt
Irene DeCarolis
If pastoral care is needed, please
contact the Church Office at
860.583.5809. Pastor Pope will be
available in the office on Mondays
from 10-1 and Tuesdays 6pm-8pm
and other times with an
appointment.
PASTORAL
ACTS
We will be resetting the prayer
list monthly. If you
wish to add someone to the list, please fill out a
prayer request or contact Maryann in the office
via email or at 860-583-5809.
PURPOSE STATEMENT
We are committed to
seeking out people for membership in Christ’s family,
studying God’s Word together that we may grow in his grace, strengthening
our lives with regular worship and fellowship and
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sharing our time, talents, and
treasure that Jesus will be known to all people through our words and deeds.
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Bristol, CT 06010
860.583.5809
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The Monthly Newsletter is no longer mailed to
members. I t is posted monthly on the website.
Please remember your neighbors and those who
do not have internet access by bringing them a
copy. Printed versions of the news letter are
available all month in the narthex and on the
racks in the rear entry and the fellowship hall.
A Congregation of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America
CONGREGATION COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESIDENT
Robert Herold
VICE PRESIDENT
Keith Clark
SECRETARY
Ellie Miller
TREASURER
Thea Griffin
OUTREACH AND MISSION LIAISON
Katherine Cutter
FINANCE COMMITTEE LIAISON
William Flaherty
WORSHIP COMMITTEE LIAISON
Leana Gleicher
PROPERTY COMMITTEE LIAISON
Kenneth Griffin
PARISH LIFE LIAISON
Robin Landrette
STEWARDSHIP LIAIASON
Arlene Creswell
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION LIAISON
Sue Phaneuf
LIAISON AT-LARGE
Alex Carros
LIAISON AT-LARGE
Sue Landry