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M RUMINATIONS FROM THE RECTORad-vent, n. 1. The coming or arrival, especially of something extremely important.SEEDS OF HOPE PLANS: WHERE WE ARE NOW WITH THE DESIGN

The hearty green dot participation at the Growing in GratitudeBarbeque was a good sign of things to come – advent of good tidingsfor the hungry in our community. The leader team (myself, ChuckKnight and Sheila Lowerre) sat down with all of the boards andmade a summary of the responses (an abbreviated summaryfollows below). We also discussed all of our impressions,looked at the boards, and made a preliminary guess at thegeneral priorities.

After sending a written summary to the Rios team, Chuck, Sheila and I thenmet with Mark, Sam, and Abby over a conference call, discussed key points, anddecided on next steps. They will work on finalizing a design for the campus,keeping in mind the “phase in” approach. We will touch base with themthroughout Nov/Dec. In December they will have a reasonably complete planincluding costs for construction. They have met with our agricultural consultant,Jonathan Davis to incorporate his expertise on specific high nutrient foods andharvest schedules.

We anticipate at the Annual Meeting (January 26) for our next big stepforward. The design and phases should be ready, and with the Vestry’sendorsement in December, I’d like to get some of the fundraising scoped out bythen – especially the grants.Grants and funds for construction

Jonathan Davis has been invaluable to us in advising and identifying grantsand corporate funding. He is very optimistic about our possibilities. Again,because we are doing this 100% for the food banks in our community, the supportis entirely possible. Funny how that works isn’t it? Give to get.

Obviously we need more details of the plan to know what the costs are,thus can’t work on the grants exactly until the plan is ready. But we can work onthe narratives for the grants now. There’s always the background story, mission,etc. to draft.

Right now if a couple good writers would raise their hands, we need you.What better way to spend your Christmas time! If you have friends that wouldn’tcome to church, but they would help with this project, let me know. This will bea marvelous community endeavor.

Our goal is to have initial research done, overtures on a few grants, rollingby January. I’d like a core team of 3 people for this fundraising with a point personto manage the grant writing. This person would keep track of the grants/companies we’re approaching and provide the grant writers with technical datathey need to write. Easy. We can do this.

After we see the final plans there will no doubt be opportunities for people

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to sponsor certain aspects of the garden and grounds. Stay tuned in January for more information.Green dot summary from the presentation boards 10/12. We liked:

Wood edged or wicker-edged raised garden beds.Grassy path between garden plots or orchard.Orchards and lots of shade trees!Shade trees and seating in all places were very popular.Outdoor gathering places.Low shrubbery buffer for the privacy and filter air and sound from road.More pervious places such as making the parking lot with grass and tiles received the most dots

of everything!A large labyrinth in back parking lot with grass and tiles, big enough for a wheelchair.Maybe something in the center of labyrinth that can be changed out (cross, table, statue).Taking stained glass feel into signage by colored lights making the sign wooden and elegant.A sign that connects our character and sanctuary heart.Archways at entrances — arching vines in particular.Attractive fronts to the buildings with arches giving a cloister feel.Pathways are a hit.Water features especially water leading to something or to some place.Lots of energy for multipurpose and playful landscape (outdoor yoga, quiet centers, eating centers).Accessibility is important.Initial priorities, based on energy from responses:

Front garden beds and orchard with sign and green buffer plantingPervious back parking lot, labyrinth and food growing there tooLots of shade and seating for a welcoming entrance in frontCelebration Garden —outdoor gathering space off front of churchPlay area for the children and a family kitchen area

Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers, and conversation around Seeds of Hope. It’s advent, it’strue, Christ is coming.

CHRISTMAS SERVICES SCHEDULE PARISH OFFICE HOLIDAY SCHEDULEDuring the upcoming Holidays the office will

be closed as follows: December 24 and 25 for ChristmasDecember 31 and January 1

Advent 4 - Sunday, December 228:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist10:00 a.m. Traditional Lessons and Carols

(No communion)10:00 a.m. Godly Play Christmas Story for the Children

Christmas Eve - Tuesday, December 244:00 p.m. Eucharist with Christmas Pageant10:30 p.m. Carols 11:00 p.m. Choral Christmas Eucharist

Christmas Day - Wednesday, December 259:00 a.m. Christmas Eucharist

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CHRISTMAS FLOWERSDonations for Christmas flowers is a special way to give thanks, or to remember a lovedone. Please fill out the form below, make your check out to St. Andrew’s (be sure toput “Christmas flowers” on the memo line), and place it in the alms basin on Sundaysor mail/bring it to the Parish Office on December 10.

I would like to help decorate St. Andrew’s Church with Christmas flowers:Name: _______________________________________________I am giving $_________________ I would like my gift to be listed as (please check one) _______ a memorial_______ a thanksgiving For (please indicate the name(s) here and print clearly)______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please place this request in the alms basin on Sundays or return to the Parish Office by December 10.Thank you for your generosity. The Altar Guild

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2014 PLEDGESTHANK YOU!Thank you for your pledges.

As of November 12, we have received 120 pledgesfor $264,611. To those who have not yet pledged,hopefully it is on its way. If by chance you havemisplaced your form, we can provide a replacementby calling the office. They are also on the plaza tableeach Sunday. Pledge forms are also available online.Click here.

The Vestry will draft a budget for 2014 verysoon. Your pledge helps them know what they cancount on. Thanks again and keep them coming in.We appreciate your thoughtful and prayerful supportof our many ministries here at St. Andrew’s.

OFFERING ENVELOPES2014

Sunday, December 15Parishioners who requested envelopes

may pick them up on Sunday, December 15 at thebooth. If you would like offering envelopes, but didnot indicate it on the pledge form, please add yourname to the list on the booth. We will have themready the next Sunday.

IS IT A SECRET?No, it isn’t a secret,

but scant publicity has keptit below our “radar” sinceits inception in 1983. We are, of course, referringto Saint Andrew’s Endowment Fund. The mainprinciple that underlies the Endowment Fund is thatit empowers our ministry and is not used primarilyas a savings account to protect us against futureuncertainties. The Vestry long ago decided to investthe original bequest in a fund to provide income tothe Parish while maintaining the real value of theprincipal. The Vestry may use only the dividendsand interest generated by the Fund, but none of theprincipal. Since its inception, for every $1.00donated to the Fund, the Parish has received $2.25in income to be used by the Vestry as it sees fit, andthe principal has grown to $3.75 (more than keepingpace with inflation). Each dollar invested in the Fundhas grown to six dollars in value for Saint Andrew’sChurch. Stay “tuned” for more details on this VITALfinancial aspect of our parish life at Saint Andrew’s.

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HEALING PRAYERDURING ADVENTAND EPIPHANYBeginning December 1

As we enter into the season ofAdvent we do so remembering that this time oftransition leads us to Christmas, the birth of Jesus,and the Light of God manifesting in a way thatchanges all of creation. Jesus’ invitations to love,teach and heal provides us ways to enter into thissacred incarnation, and it is right that during thistime specifically we engage in healing ministries inan intentional way. With this in mind, we will offerHealing Prayer during the Eucharist on Sundays inAdvent and Epiphany. We invite those who areinterested in prayer and laying on of hands aimedat inviting God’s healing presence into their lives tocome to the chapel after they take communion. Over the last few months the Rev. Karri Backer hasattended several classes in Healing Touch SpiritualMinistry, and we will use this form of prayer, whichunderstands that we have all been called to serve asa conduit to each other for God’s love and healingpresence, as the foundation of our healing ministry. Please join us in the chapel after communionbeginning the first Sunday in Advent, and contactKarri+ if you have any questions.

ST. ANDREW’S ADVENTPOTLUCK JOINS THEANNUAL CHILI COOKOFFSunday, December 1, 4 PM

Advent is upon us again and it’stime for the Parish Advent Potluck andit is being joined by the Annual ChiliCook-off. There will ,be a short Advent educationalprogram followed by the potluck and the judging forthe Chili Cook-off.

Entry forms for the chili cook-off are available as well as a sign-upsheet for the potluck. The main coursewill be provided (along with tastychilis), you are asker to sign-up forsalads, bread, cornbread , chilitoppings, drinks and desserts.

IT’S CONVENTION TIME!Diocesan Convention to meet Dec. 6 - 7Theme is ‘Seeds of Hope’

The 118th meeting of Diocesan Conventionwill take place Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6 - 7 at theOntario Convention Center, where it will continuewith the theme “Seeds of Hope: Serving Togetherin Abundant Vineyards.”

Our clergy and delegates will be attendingthe convention on December 6 and 7 at the OntarioConvention Center. Also attending will be a numberof the youth of our Parish as volunteers.

CHRISTMAS BAZAARSaturday, December 7, 9 AM – 3 PM

St. Andrew’s Christmas Bazaarand Elegant White Elephant Sale willhappen on Saturday, December 7, 9

AM – 3 PM in the Parish Hall and will include Handmade items, Holiday Décor, Christmas Supplies andDishes, Collectible Princess House Crystal, BeautifulHome Décor, Organic Soaps and Spices, Hand madeJewelry and much more. A fundraising Bake Saleand free refreshments are included.

Would you like to sell at the Bazaar? Tablesfor vendors are available at $10 – 6 ft round and $20fir a 3 x 6 ft rectangular. Call Carol Davis to reservea space.

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HOOP SHOOT CONTESTSaturday, December 7 atFullerton College Woman’s Gym

To: Parents of boys and girls ages 8-13.From: Steve Vartanian, Hoop Shoot Chairman Your daughter(s) and son(s) are invited tocompete at the annual Fullerton Elks Lodge #1993Hoop Shoot contest. At our contest the youngpeople will shoot the best of 25 free throws (10 inthe first round and 15 in the second round). Boysages 8-9 and all girls will use a regulation girl’sbasketball. Boys ages 10-11 & 12-13 will use aregulation men’s basketball. I will provide thebasketballs. There is no charge for this event. Theyneed to bring a copy of their birth certificate.

Our event will be Saturday, December 7,2013 at Fullerton College Woman’s Gym (southgym) which is closer to Chapman and the tenniscourts. Ages 8-9 will shoot at 9:30 AM., ages 10-11 will shoot at 10:15 AM. & ages 12-13 will shootat 11:00 AM. If you cannot make the specified timeyou may compete any time between 9:30 AM and11:45 AM on the same day. Age determined as of4-1-2014. Please keep in mind that the spirit of thiscontest is to build self-esteem through basketballwhile reminding our young people to be 100% drugfree. Yes to Hoop Shoot and No to Drugs. If youneed any help, please contact me at 714-390-0671or e-mail me at vartanian1@aol.com. I am happyto help. P.S. Please note that the college is located atthe northwest corner of Chapman and Lemon.Please park in Lot 6 or 7.

PARENTINGWITH COMPASSIONAND PRACTICINGCOMPASSION: 

FOLLOWING THE SPIRITUAL PATHOF JESUS

Monday, December 9 at 7 PMOn Monday, December 9 at 7 p.m., St.

Andrew’s Parenting with Compassion group willcontinue the curriculum Practicing Compassion:Following the Spiritual Path of Jesus, developed bythe Center for Engaged Compassion. Amidst a mixof practices, discussion, and teaching we will considerhow to follow Christianity’s main spiritual teaching,the call to love, within our most intimate andimportant relationships - our family - and specificallyin the relationships with our children.

Come and spend time with us as we bring aspiritual lens to our everyday lives, and all the beautyand complexity and messiness that this entails. Wewill meet on Monday evenings, and will continuemeeting once or twice monthly through the year,ending in June. Requested donation of $10. Contactthe Rev. Karri Backer at Karri.Backer@gmail.com forthe full schedule of meeting, with questions, or,hopefully, with an RSVP!

HOLIDAYDINNERDANCE

Sunday, December 29,from 5:30 -10:30 PM

in the Parish Hall A scrumptious

dinner will be provided byCountry Garden Caterers and Frank, the DJ, will playdancing music for all ages. Sox Contest! Othersurprises too! Babysitting services available. Ticketswill be on sale in the plaza after each service for $35per person. Put on your dancing shoes for a festiveevening! For more information or if you would liketo help, please call Gayle Kenan or Jane Peterson .

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DID YOU KNOW?CONTRIBUTIONS TO

ST. ANDREW’S FOR 2013 ...... must be received by the

Church office on or before December 27, 2013 inorder to be accounted for 2013 tax purposes.

The Parish office will be closed on December31. Giving statements will be available by mid-January 2014. Please e-mail or call the Church officeif you would like to know your pledge balance.

ANNUAL REPORTS 2013 DUEMonday, January 13, 2014

Leaders of Parish organizations, please e-mail ashort report (1 – 2 paragraphs) about yourorganization’s highlights of the past year and namesof participating members to Minerva atsaintandrewsfull@att.net. Reports must be received on or before Monday,January 13, 2014. COMPLINE BECOMES EVENING PRAYER

Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the ChapelAfter discussion, our Tuesday evening

compline group has decided to begin praying EveningPrayer. Evening Prayer is usually prayed in the earlyevening and since we meet at 6:30 p.m., it wasagreed that it was the more appropriate prayer forthe time we meet. Evening Prayer is a beautifulexperience and we welcome everyone to join.

We have also chosen to not to chant EveningPrayer, but rather pray it in the manner we do ourregular Sunday liturgy. Although chanting can bea beautiful form of prayer, some find chantingsimilar to singing and feel reticent about joining in. We wish to be as inclusive as possible. We continue to meet in the chapel at 6:30p.m. and encourage everyone to come and discoverthe richness of our prayer together.

VESTRY AND ENDOWMENT BOARD NOMINATIONS FOR 2014The Vestry Nominating Committee has

formed to consider candidates for the 2014 Vestryand the Endowment Board.

The Vestry is the governing board of ourparish and consider all non-liturgical issues at St.Andrew’s, including finance, building maintenanceand use, as well as events and initiatives. In additionto their Vestry duties, all members serve on various

committees, including Parish Relations, Outreach,Membership and Finance.

The Endowment Board’s purpose is toencourage members to make gifts to the fund,manage and administer the investment, andmaximize the earnings on entrusted funds, andserves the Vestry.

Each opportunity holds a term of three years.If you are interested in any of these issues and wouldlike to serve, please contact the Rector or anymember of the Nominating Committee: Julie Tyau,Sr. Warden, Gayle Kenan, Jr. Warden, ElizabethDesloge or Barbara Wright. THE PARISH RELATIONS COMMITTEE…

… is the committee responsible for bothmanaging the church calendar and social eventstaking place at the church. At last month’s meeting it was discussed, decided, and agreed upon thatprior to setting a date on the calendar you must firstconsult with the Parish Relations Chairperson, forapproval. There have been instances in the recentpast where meetings or events have overlapped andindividuals were required to be at both and therewas no consideration given to the calendar. Soplease send me a quick email or give me a call onmy cell.

PLACENTIA-LINDA HOSPITALPRESENTS LIVING WITH GRIEF AND LOSSFirst and Third Tuesday of every month

Have you lost someone or something youlove or care deeply about? You may be experiencingmany difficult emotions which may seem to benever-ending. These feelings are normal reactionsto loss. While there is no right or wrong way togrieve, there are healthy ways to cope, that in time,will allow you to renew and move forward. Thissupport group is a safe place to allow yourself to takean active role in your own healing process throughmutual support, education and attainment of newcoping strategies.

We offer a support group resource offeringinsight and helpful tools to deal with grief and loss: Open to everyone at no charge.Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PMLocation: Placentia-Linda Hospital 1301 N. RoseDrivePlacentia, CA 92870 Meeting Room #2

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OUTREACHFOOD BAGS FORPATHWAYS OF HOPEPathways of Hope (Formerly FIES)As of November 17, we have received

16 food bags. Thank you for yourgenerosity.

If you were unaware or absent from churchin recent weeks, it is not too late to pick up aPathways of Hope (FIES) grocery donation bag. Paper bags with a list of desired contents areavailable at services or in the parish office. Ourparish has a good reputation for our annualresponse to the ongoing food drive. If you prefernot. to shop (shopping for this project is a greatexperience for children to learn stewardship) yourcheck suggested $25.00 buys a three day supply of food for families in need) , distributed from Pathwayscenter!

JEAN ANGELSThe Jean Angels outreach

initiative is for children 6-18 atOrangewood Children and FamilyCenter, an emergency shelter care

facility. These children have been abandoned, abusedand/or neglected.

Jean donations began Sunday, November 17and continues to Sunday, December 15th. Theymust be new jeans without holes or rips or any logoor reference to alcohol or drugs. The jeans shouldbe blue denim for both boys and girls with othercolors also desirable for girls. Sizing is youth boysand girls 8-16, teen girls 0-14 and teen boys 29-38.

Be a Jean Angel! Donations are to be placedin the Jean Angel container. For further information,please contact Linda Drake, Nancy Holmes or EdSell.

MITE BOXES FOR EPISCOPALRELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT

Did you pick up your autumn “mite box” forthe national church’s Episcopal Relief andDevelopment program? If not, they are there forus at church on Sundays or in the Parish Office. Thisis a traditional way of helping our church’s U.S. andworldwide relief for distress, damages and growth. If you have kids at home perhaps a coin in lieu ofmore candy for them might be good. TheBrotherhood of St. Andrew thanks you for followingup on ERD.

ST. JUDE’S RANCH FORCHILDREN NEEDS YOURUSED GREETING CARDS

St. Jude’s Ranch for Children,started by an Episcopal Priest is forabused, abandoned and neglected

children with facilities in Nevada and Texas. Theycollect card fronts to recycle and sell to raise funds.

The Ranch needs card fronts all year includingthose for Birthday, Anniversary, Get Well, Sympathy,Valentine, Mother’s and Father’s Day, Easter,Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.

Please drop off your unmarked card fronts onSundays in the box on the patio labeled ST. JUDE’SRANCH GREETING CARD FRONTS.

For more information, please visit their website: http://www.stjudesranch.org/shop/recycled-card-program/

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MONTHLY SUNDAY CONCERTOn Sunday, December 8 at 4:30 PM,

the Golden State British Brass Band willpresent their Holiday Concert. All concertsare free. The concert series will continue with:January 16, 2014, Duo Piano with Elizabeth

and Sonya SchumannFebruary 23, 2014, TBDMarch 30, 2014, Don Harrell, brass &

Mary Harrell, pianoApril 27, 2014, Santiago String QuartetMay 18, 2014, Golden State British Brass

Band Concert with Jane & John ClayJune 29, 2014, The Choir of St. Andrew,

Steven Speciale, directorJuly 27, 2014, Steven Speciale, pianoAugust 24, 2014, Let the Lady Sing XIISeptember 28, 2014, Los Angeles Recorder

OrchestraOctober 19, 2014, Danielle Belen, violinNovember 23, 2014, TBDDecember 9 2014 , Golden State British Brass

Band

VESTRY COMMITTEE MEETINGSBuildings and Grounds Committee will meet

on Monday, December 2 at 7 PM in the Parish OfficeStewardship Committee will meet on

Wednesday, December 11 at 6 PM in the ParishOffice.

Finance Committee will meet on Monday,December 16 at 7 PM in the Parish Office.

THE VESTRY…… will meet on

Thursday, December 19at 7 PM in the Parish Hall.

Any parishioner is welcometo sit in on a meeting.

If you have something to bringto the Vestry’s attention,

please see the Rector ahead of timefor an opportunity to speak.

NEW MEMBER SUNDAYOctober 27, 2013

WELCOME ALL!

8 AM service: (l to r)Jane Petrasek, Kaye Bellot,Lucina Moses

10 AM service:(l to r) Albert &AnnetteFinnerty,Sharon & CecilRicks, SammeeGammack,Mary Hartman,Juan Montesfront: MelindaDodge

not pictured: Maureen Burton & Al Gagnon

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ACOLYTESVolunteers are needed for Chritmas

Eve Services on Tuesday, December 24:Family Christmas Service at 4 PM and ChristmasEucharist at 11 PM. A sign-up sheet is in the Sacristyor contact Dave Peterson.

ALTAR GUILDMonday, December 23 at 9 AMThe Altar Guild will decorate for Christmason Monday, December 23, beginning at 9 AM.Willing hands and tall people are invited tojoin the in this special endeavor.

BROTHERHOOD OF ST ANDREWSaturday, December 14 at 8 AM

The next Brotherhood meeting will beSaturday, December 14 at 8 AM for service, breakfastand meeting.

CENTERING PRAYERMondays, December 9 and 23

at 7:30 PM in the Fireside RoomAdvent is here and it is the season of waiting

with attentiveness for the birth of Christ. Thisseason anticipates not just the historical birth ofChrist but the birth and manifestation of Christ in ourlives as individuals and as a community. Ourchallenge is to become aware of and respond to thiswonderful and transformative experience. You areinvited to join us as we set aside time for thispurpose.

We meet every Sunday morning from 9:00-9:45 AM upstairs in Moody Hall. We will also meeton Monday evenings, December 9th and 23rd from7:30-9:00 PM in the Fireside Room. For moreinformation you are welcome to call Bob Blair.

THE CHOIRWednesdays at 7:30 PM

in the Fireside RoomThe Choir is preparing interesting and

beautiful music for Lessons and CarolsSunday and Christmas Eve. Rehearsals are onWednesdays at 7:30 PM in the Fireside Room. Newvoices are always welcome.

PARISH ORGANIZATION BULLETIN BOARDIf your organization has some news to be announced on the Parish Organization Bulletin Board, leave your information in the

Parish Office or e-mail it to Maureen Turk at frednmo1@att.net. The deadline for The Messenger is the 15th of each month.

DAUGHTERS OF THE KINGSaturday, December 14at 10:30 AM in the Fireside Room

The Daughters of the King meetingwill be Saturday, December 14 at 10:30 AM in theFireside Room.

ST. SCHOLASTICASunday, December 1 at 11:30 AM

The next meeting will be on Sunday,December 1 at 11:30 AM in the FiresideRoom for their annual holiday celebrationAll are welcome.

YOU’LL NEVER WALK ALONE(YNWA)

St. Andrew’s newest group,You’ll Never Walk Alone for SinglesSenior.

And that also means that you’llnever drive alone. There will always

be someone to do the driving at night.We had a very successful Tea Event last week

when 14 members were getting to know each other.The luncheon was delicious, and we wore great hatswhich added to the fun.

Next, some YNWA’s will enjoy the BarbershopCabaret Capers Show (Lowerre’s part of it) at the LaHabra Community Center on December 7 in theevening . There’ll be lots of lively music, dinner, andthe good-nature of the “guys” will bring early joyinto the spirit of Christmas.

On December 15th, a great experience willbe had by visiting St. Thomas Episcopal Church inHacienda Heights.(Address: 15604 Tetley St.,Hacienda Heights, 91745). Sue and P.J. Josephhave invited us to the evening service; a musicalprogram and a dinner with India food. There is nocost, but donations will be gratefully accepted.Everything begins at 5:00 pm, but it will be wise toget there EARLY.

If you are single and a senior it is never toolate to join the YNWA members. Contact DonnaWeber.

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DECEMBER 2013December! Yikes! Where has the year gone? Time is zipping by, especially in this holiday season

of shopping, visiting family and friends, parties, wrapping presents and having fun. St. Andrew’s will begetting “in the spirit” the Episcopal way with Parish Family Advent Night, lighting Advent candles, preparingourselves and our church for the birth of the Christ Child and all of the glory and wonder and love andjoy. Maybe that’s why we don’t sing “Christmas” carols before the event – it hasn’t happened yet. Andwe have all of Epiphany to carol the birth and the angels and the shepherds and the wise men. Join usin getting ready during Advent and in celebrating on Christmas Eve and the days following.AND A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL...

... at the October Monthly Concert with Danielle Belen, who continues to amaze us with her violinand her excellent students.

... Also at the November concert where we were entertained by a 17 year old young lady whosepiano playing was wonderful! Thank you, Melody

... at the Brotherhood Waffle Breakfast - good food and fellowship for a good cause.

... at the Fall United Thank Offering Ingathering which featured a Cookie Exchange and some cookiemaking tips from Jane Peterson. Lots of fun!MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR…

… December 1, St. Scholastica Group meeting (see pg. 9)... December 1, Parish Advent Night Potluck & Chili Cookoff (see pg. 4)… December 2, B&G Committee meeting (see pg. 8)… December 3 – 17, Tuesdays, Evening Prayer in the Church at 6:30 PM (see pg. 4)… December 4 – 18, Midweek Eucharist and Healing Service (see calendar)… December 4 – 18, Wednesdays, Choir Rehearsal, (see pg. 9)… December 5 – 26, Thursdays, Yoga Class upstairs in Sedgley Hall at 10 AM

(see calendar)… December 6-7, Diocesan Convention, Ontario Convention Center (see pg. 4)… December 7, Christmas Bazaar, (pg. 4)… December 8, Monthly Concert with Golden State British Brass Band (see pg. 8)… December 9, Parenting with Compassion (see pg. 5)… December 9 & 23, Centering Prayer Group (see pg. 9)… December 11, Stewardship Committee Meeting (see pg. 8)… December 11, Kairos Meeting (calendar)… December 14, Brotherhood of St. Andrew meeting (see pg. 9)… December 14, Daughters of the Kings meeting (see pg. 9)… December 15, Deadline for Messenger (see calendar)… December 15, Altar Guild Meeting/Party (see calendar)… December 16, Finance Committee (see pg. 8)… December 19, Vestry meeting (see pg. 8)… … December 24 & 25, Christmas Eve/Day, Parish Office closed (see pg. 2)… December 24, Christmas Eve Services at 4 PM and 11 PM (see pg. 2)… December 25, Christmas Day Service at 9 AM (see pg. 2)... DEcember 27, Deadline for 2013 pledge payments & contributions (see pg. 6)… December 29, Holiday Dinner Dance, 6 – 10:30 PM (see pg. 5)… December 31 and January 1, New Year’s Eve and Day, Parish Office Closed (see pg. 2)

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4:00-8:00 PMSoup Kitchen

6:00 - 7:00 PMClothes ClosetGreen Teams

4:00-8:00 PMSoup Kitchen

6:00 - 7:00 PMClothes ClosetYellow Teams

4:00-8:00 PMSoup Kitchen

6:00 - 7:00 PMClothes Closet GoldTeams

4:00-8:00 PMSoup Kitchen

6:00 - 7:00 PMClothes Closet Pink Teams

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

29 30 31

7:30 PMChoir Rehearsal

Fireside Room

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

11:00 AM Eucharist &

Healing Service

7:30 PMChoir Rehearsal

Fireside Room

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

7:30 PMChoir Rehearsal

Fireside Room

8:00 AMHoly Eucharist

10:00 AMHoly Eucharist,

Jr. Youth Group &Sunday School

6 - 10:30 PMHoliday Dinner Dance

Parish Hall

7 PMVestry

MeetingParish Hall

8:00 AMHoly EuchariST

10:00 AMHoly Eucharist,

Jr. Youth Group &Sunday School

8:00 AMHoly Eucharist

10:00 AMLessons and Carols,Jr. Youth Group &Sunday School

8 9 10 11 12 13 148:00 AM

Brotherhoodof

St. AndrewMeeting

10:30 AMDaughters of

the KingMeeting

7 PMParenting with

CompassionParish Hall

7:30 PMCentering

Prayer GroupFireside Room

7:30 PMCentering

Prayer GroupFireside Room

6:30 PMEvening Prayer

8:00 AMHoly Eucharist

10:00 AMHoly Eucharist,

Jr. Youth Group & Sunday School

11:15 AMSt. Scholastica

4 PMParish Advent

Night Potluck &Chili Cookoff

6:30 PMEvening Prayer

6:30 PMEvening Prayer

7:30 PMKairos

Parish Hall

6:30 PMEvening Prayer

7 PMFinance

CommitteeeMeeting

Parish Office

7 PMB&G Committeee

MeetingParish Office

Chritsmas EveServices at:

4 PMFamily Service &

Pageant10:30 PMCarol Sing

11 PMChristmasEucharist

Parish OfficeClosed

Chritsmas Day9 AM

ChristmasEucharist

Parish OfficeClosed

New Year's EveParish Office

Closed

10:00 AMYoga

Sedgley Hall

11:00 AM Eucharist &

Healing Service

11:00 AM Eucharist &

Healing Service

10:00 AMYoga

Sedgley Hall

10:00 AMYoga

Sedgley Hall

Diocesan ConventionOntario Convention Center

9 AM - 3 PMChristmas

BazaarParish Hall

DECEMBER 2013

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

8:00 AMHoly Eucharist

10:00 AMHoly Eucharist,

Jr. Youth Group &Sunday School

4:30 PMMonthly ConcertGolden Sate British

Brass BandHoliday Concert

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ST. ANDREW'S PARISH VISION

We are a praying parish where all are welcome. We are Christians of every type, old andyoung, married and single, gay and straight, different nationalities and cultures, native-born andforeign-born, conservative and liberal, sinners and saints. We are bound together by God’s lovefor us and our love for God and one another.

St. Andrew’s strives to foster a welcoming, inclusive, and loving community in which we:1) follow Jesus Christ in Spirit and Truth; 2) worship God; 3) educate our children, inquirers, andourselves in Christian faith and life; 4) serve the needs and hungers of the world in fulfillment ofthe two great commandments to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind and to love ourneighbor as ourselves.

PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN

Saint Andrew’s is a Child Protective Parish in which God’s protection and our diligenceenable our children to have a safe and enriching experience. We have established policies andprocedures recommended by the national and diocesan offices of the Episcopal Church toprotect the children in our care. We screen volunteer and paid staff and provide regular safe-environment training.

A copy of these policies and procedures is available upon request to the Parish Office.

St. Andrew’s Vestry 2013

The Reverend Beth Kelly, RectorJulie Tyau ('12), Sr. WardenGayle Kenan ('12), Jr. Warden

Clerk of the VestryAbby Thorpe, TreasurerJack Abouchar ('12)Henry Bouldin ('12)Elizabeth Desloge (’11)Linda Drake ('11)Ken Duran ('13)Malcom Greenidge ('13)Sheila Lowerre (’11)Melyssa MacQuarrie ('13)Jane Peterson ('13)Craig Scott ('11)

All Vestry members are in the Parish Directory or can be contacted through the Parish Office

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Non-ProfitOrganizationU. S. Postage

PaidFullertonCalifornia

Permit No. 29

0www. saintandrewsfullerton.orge-mail: saintandrewsfull@att.net

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OR CURRENT RESIDENT

DECEMBER2013

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