Apr 2015 - Saint Andrew`s Episcopal Church

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Honoring the Past — Embracing the Future!
Downtown Tampa, Florida April 2015
Reverendly Speaking
As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man, dressed in a white robe, sitting on the right side; and they were
alarmed. 6But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He
has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him.”
—Mark 16:5-6
Dear People of St. Andrew’s,
This April 15 marks the 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's death, after he was shot the night
before on Good Friday while attending a play at Ford’s Theater. Americans will once again turn their attention
to remembering one of our greatest leaders. Although Lincoln was far from being universally loved and appreciated during his presidency, soon after his death people rushed to compare him to the first president, George
Washington, to Moses leading his people out of slavery to the Promised Land, even to Jesus as the savior of his
people. As James Garfield, an Ohio congressman who would later become the second assassinated president in
American history put it at the time, “It may almost be impious to say it, but it does seem that Lincoln's death
parallels that of the Son of God.”
The parallels between Jesus and Lincoln were natural, even in a 19th-century Christian nation where people
were careful to withhold the mantle of divinity from any public figure. The Reverend C.B. Crane, a Baptist minister in Boston, said at Lincoln's death, “Jesus Christ died for the world. Abraham Lincoln died for his country.”
That seemed to be the widespread sentiment and, even though Lincoln was not himself a member of any church,
his focus on justice for all, forgiveness and mercy for his enemies and the liberation of the oppressed were seen
as very Christ-like qualities.
But this is where the parallels end. Lincoln died on Holy Saturday morning at the home of William Peterson,
across the street from Ford's Theater. When Lincoln breathed his last, his Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton,
said, “Now he belongs to the ages.” Lincoln's body would lie in state, first in the White House, and then in the
United States Capitol Rotunda before beginning the long journey to his burial in Springfield, Illinois.
Jesus had been publicly and brutally crucified on Good Friday and died that afternoon. A secret disciple of Jesus
named Joseph of Arimathea took the body and laid it in a tomb hewn out of the rock of a nearby hillside.
On Sunday morning, the women came to the tomb to do their work of funeral preparation when they found the
stone rolled away and the tomb empty, which was usually a sign that grave robbers had come and stolen the
body - a practice so common in the first century that the Roman emperor Tiberius had issued an edict condemning it. Instead of the empty tomb, however, the women saw “a young man, dressed in a white robe, sitting on the
right side” of the tomb who gave them shocking news: “Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him” (Mark 16:5-6).
Jesus' body had been moved but, incredibly, he had been the one that moved it!
You can visit Lincoln's tomb today at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, confident that his coffin is there. Visitors come to pay their respects to the man who saved his country. Other memorials to Lincoln abound, from his
face carved in the pantheon of American presidents on Mount Rushmore, to the site of his most famous speech
in Gettysburg, to the massive Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., which was modeled after the Temple of
Zeus in Greece. The inscription behind Lincoln, seated godlike on a throne, says, “In this temple, as in the
hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever.”
And you can visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, the traditional site of Jesus' crucifixion and
the tomb, but there's no body there. His body hasn't been moved, because he's alive. That's the message of Easter.
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- Lincoln may have saved his country and his people from slavery, but the risen Jesus has actually saved
the world.
- The slavery Christ abolished was the slavery that holds humans in bondage to sin and death.
- Jesus' emancipation from the tomb means that we, too, will be emancipated and set free from death and
the sin that both causes death and results from our fear of it.
- The throne upon which he sits is a heavenly one, whence he shall come to reign over both heaven and
earth together, establishing his righteous kingdom forever. Jesus has no temple, for he is the temple
(Revelation 21:22).
- He belong to the ages because he is the one who will be with us “to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20).
Historians speculate on how the country might have been different had Lincoln lived out the rest of his life. We
tend to lionize those who die too soon, and perhaps his later years in office would have revealed something more
deeply troubling about the man than his bouts of depression, undefined religious faith and tendency to go to the
theater instead of staying home on Good Friday. All our heroes eventually turn out to be human, and, at some
point, we stop comparing them to divinity, and start comparing them to ourselves.
Easter tells us, however, that true divinity is only found in the one who can save us to the uttermost, the one
who is still very much alive and will make us alive as well.
We should celebrate great men like Lincoln, but we do better to worship the one who is the risen Christ!
With Easter Joy,
The Rev. John Reese
Welcome Happy Morning!
Easter at Saint Andrew’s
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EASTER EATS
Alleluia, Christ is risen! We have made it through Lent, Holy Week, and Easter morn. Now it's time to
eat.
Perhaps more than any other Christian holiday, the celebration of Easter has traditionally involved a
special Easter meal. Traditions vary, but in our experience Easter dinner is a big festive meal served
at home, with a menu that rarely varies from year to year. In the family tradition of one of our distant
relatives, the menu always included a roasted goat, with the prized goat's head reserved for the grandparents. If you visit a butcher shop in southern Europe during Lent, you will probably see a display of
goat heads for sale. These are intended more for making Easter soup than for roasting. After Pentecost, you will have a hard time finding goat's heads for sale anywhere.
Some foods were, by tradition, eaten only
in Holy Week or Easter. Hot cross buns,
for example, were traditionally eaten on
Good Friday rather than Easter Sunday,
and in 1592 in London there was issued a
decree forbidding their sale except on
Good Friday, Christmas, or at burials.
Less than a decade ago we saw toffeeflavoured hot cross buns offered at Sainsbury's (a British supermarket) in September. Revenue is the ultimate tradition.
Many families' Easter traditions involve
lamb rather than goat, perhaps made into
a shepherd's pie served beside roast cabbage. Toasted Simnel cake first appeared
in Britain for Laetare Sunday, but it is
now common as an Easter delicacy. If you are looking for evidence to support your fears that tradition
is dead, note that the BBC suggests 'Sea bass roasted with rosemary and lemon' as an Easter recipe.
The Easter meal traditions from every corner of the Anglican world all involve eggs, usually hardboiled and decorated or deviled. (The name 'deviled' or 'devilled' to describe stuffed eggs did not appear
in print before 1786.) Eggs are such an obvious symbol of rebirth, and they are tasty.
In many and diverse places, an Easter dinner menu usually includes ham, often glazed with fancy ingredients, served with relatively low-key side dishes such as cheesy potatoes. Lamb is not unknown in
those Easter menus, but culturally some seem more comfortable with ham than lamb.
A traditional Easter meal for vegetarians might include eggplant, quiche, salad, and fresh fruit. A
thousand years ago at Eastertide in the northern hemisphere there was no salad or fresh fruit available on this first Sunday after the first Monday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox, but a
thousand years ago there weren't any Anglican vegetarians to care.
There are Easter sweets and breads on the menu in every Christian community, and they vary widely.
Kulich, pacoca, koullourakia, love knots, and pannetone are just a few of these high-carbohydrate delights. Since our doctor told us not to eat sweets or sweetened breads, we shan't tempt ourselves further by naming any more. But your local baker should have some.
What is your traditional meal when you get home from church on Easter Sunday?
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Parish Picnic coming soon!
It is time again for the St Andrew’s Spring Picnic. Earl and Jan Smith
have graciously offered to host the family picnic at their home on Sunday, April 12th starting around 1:30pm. Their address is 3627 Berger
Road in Lutz. Please look for the sign-up sheet to let us know what you
can contribute. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided by the
church. Come join a fun-filled day of fire truck rides, games and fellow-
ship.
The Outreach Committee will be hosting its annual Cinco de Mayo Mexican buffet on
Sunday, May 3 following the 10:30am service in the Parish Hall. Proceeds will benefit Oasis.
If you would like to help, please email
Chris Capsambelis at ccapsambelis@direcpath.tv
Cost is $10.00 per hombre, (kids $5.00)
Take-away available!
Crafts and piñata for the kids!
Mother’s Day Brunch
Prepared by the men of St. Andrew’s
Sunday, May 10
after the 8:00am and 10:30am services
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Contemporary Service
Monthly, 2nd Sunday evenings at 7:00pm in the Children’s Chapel. We
will mix traditional hymns with contemporary worship music while we
praise God using the Book of Common Prayer services of (alternately)
Evening Prayer, Compline, and the Eucharist. Casual, friendly, Spiritfilled!
Next service: April 12. All are welcome!
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Adult Christian Education
Sunday mornings at 9:30am
Satisfied – Discovering Contentment in
a World of Consumption
Why is a contented, satisfied life so evasive?
What deep hungers drive the reckless purchasing habits, out of control accumulation,
and crazy consumer lifestyle for so many of
us? And why are we often driven more by
what our neighbors own than what will truly
make us happy? In this DVD-based Bible
study, pastor Jeff Manion provides an inspiring and transformative vision for living
a deeply contented life in the midst of our
consumer-driven, materialistic and often
shallow culture. In light of our surroundings, Manion asks a critical question: Is it
possible to live a deeply satisfied life, one of
great inner joy, even as dreams seem to
fade?
Satisfied draws richly from seven passages
of scripture, exploring the way in which
these messages were received by the original
readers and how these passages can alter
the way we view wealth, accumulation, and
ultimate contentment today. We will explore
biblical cities like Ephesus, Laodicea, and
Corinth and discover that their daily challenges were very similar to ours when it
comes to living the contented, satisfied life.
Each session consists of a video of about 1520 minutes followed by our own group discussion.
Here is the line-up:
April 12: The School of Contentment
April 19: Comparison
April 26: Identity Shift
May 3: The Challenge of Affluence
May 10: The Generous Heart
May 17: The Invitation
Thursday Morning Bible Study 10:30am
We are studying the Gospel of Matthew under the wisdom of Bishop N. T. Wright’s
study guide. There are many misconceptions
about Jesus. He isn't just somebody with
good ideas or somebody who will tell us how
to establish a better relationship with God.
He is somebody with authority over everything that the physical world and the nonphysical world can throw at us. This is the
Jesus Matthew reveals in his Gospel.
Through these twenty-five studies we will
see a full, firsthand account of Jesus as Messiah, teacher, and Son of Man, giving his life
for us all.
Upcoming lessons:
April 9: Matthew 13:1-53 Sowing and Harvesting
April 16: Matthew 13:54- 14:36 The Hometown
Prophet
April 23: Matthew 15:1-39 Pure through and
through
April 30: Matthew 16:1-28 Signs of the Times
May 7:
Matthew 17:1-27 Faith and Prayer
May 14: Matthew 18:1-35 Humility in the
Kingdom
May 21: Matthew 19:1- 20:16 Possible with
God
May 28: Matthew 20:17- 21:32 The Arrival of
the King
This class, facilitated by Alice Prucha,
meets in the Library on the third floor of the
Parish Building.
This class, facilitated by the Rector, meets in
Room 302 (the Library) in the Parish Building.
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God Hates Figs (Satire Alert)
"Adam and Eve's eyes were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig
leaves together to cover themselves." - Genesis 3:7
This is not a message I want to deliver, but the Bible leaves me no choice. There is no politically correct alternative.
Scripture is crystal clear.
An evil fiber source threatens the very fiber of our nation. When it comes to this fruit, God
pulls no fruit punches. Despite what you've heard about who and what God hates, ficus carica
tops the list.
I speak of… the fig.
Biblical cases in point:
What was the one and only tree ever cursed by Jesus? Fig tree. (Mark 11:14)
What did the prophet Jeremiah use to curse Zedekiah and his cohort? Figs. (Jeremiah 24:8)
What was the first thing Adam and Eve grabbed after disobeying God? Fig leaves. (Genesis
3:7)
For decades this scourge of creation has crept into children's lunchboxes cleverly disguised as
a doughy cookie and named after the town of Newton, MA. We have been lulled into complacency, singing "Bring me a figgy pudding," at the holiest time of year unaware of the curse we
bring upon ourselves. Self-avowed "fig-lovers" serve in government with impunity, claiming
the Bible is only figurative (Hear that? Fig-urative!) unwittingly inviting more hurricanes to
devastate our shores.
These are dark, sticky, times.
Join the movement.
Make yourself heard.
God hates figs!
Or maybe not.
Maybe this is just another example of being whipped into a frenzy of fear by a partial, narrow
-minded reading of the Bible. Maybe we need to listen to the prophet breathing shalom into
our hysteria (figsteria?) "And everyone shall live under their own vine and fig tree without
fear" and cling to the words of the disciple Jesus loved, "Perfect love casts out fear."
—Matt Laney, Senior Minister, Asylum Hill Congregational Church, UCC, Hartford, CT
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Book Club will meet on Tuesday, April 14 at Nancy
Milam’s house at 7:00pm to discuss Gail Godwin’s The
Good Husband. It is sure to inspire lively discussion.
Safeguarding all God’s Children Training: Now
that we have our new Vestry members elected, we will
be scheduling a Safeguarding class this Spring for all
who need it. Vestry and anyone who comes in contact
with children, even only once a year or sporadically,
must be certified that they have had the training. We
need to keep our children and youth safe! The training
shows us how to recognize potential safety issues as well
as warning signs that a child may be abused. Call Alice
Prucha if you need the training: 813-221-2035 or 813482-2506, aprucha@saintandrewstampa.org.
Donations to
Saint Andrew’s
Foundation
In Loving Memory of
Alfred Swann III
Mr. & Mrs. John Wolfe
Gift
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Sink
Hospital
Admissions
If you or a loved one is
hospitalized, please notify the
church office so that you may
be prayed for and visited.
From the Parish Register
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Births
Sophie Rose Walter
It’s time again to begin our KleanKit Collection! Each
month from March thru summer, we’ll ask you to bring
one toiletry item to church, which will go into the
KleanKits that we distribute monthly through the
Lunch Program.
April: Soap (new bars of soap)
Please put your gifts in the collection boxes in the Parish Hall. We also greatly appreciate donations! You
can put your check in the collection plate, noting
“KleanKits” in the memo! Thanks!
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Deaths
George (Roy) Grant-Levy
Jacqueline Gunby
Anne Garrison Kelly
Marriages
Brian Matthew Wolfe &
Kathryn Kynes Warren
Transfers In
Doug Rubottom, from
St. Clement’s, Tampa
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For the last three years, a group of local Episcopal Church organists/choirmasters has been
meeting monthly to plan for the forty-ninth annual conference of The Association of Anglican
Musicians (AAM), to be held here in Tampa June 14-18, 2015. The journey has been a long
one, and now the pace is accelerating as we approach the starting date. Much work remains
to be done, however (the devil is in the details!), and I hope that many of the parishioners at
St. Andrew’s will want to lend a hand in various and sundry ways. After all, our church will
be showcased during the conference, with both the opening and closing Eucharistic celebrations taking place at St. Andrew’s.
AAM is the professional organization for musicians working in Episcopal churches and
schools in this country and abroad. We also welcome as members clergy who support our mission: “[The] elevation, stimulation and support of music and the allied arts in all their aspects in the Anglican church, and especially in their relationship to liturgy.” To this end the
Association encourages and supports composers and other artists in creating works for the
church, works closely with our seminaries to help develop and continue valid courses of study
in music and the allied arts as they relate to worship and theology, and seeks to foster a relationship of mutual respect and trust between clergy and musicians, among other goals.
This will be only the second time AAM has met for an annual conference in Florida, and the
planning committee has made a point of showcasing area musicians and clergy in the daily
concerts and services. Venues will include St. Andrew’s and St. John’s, Tampa; St. Thomas,
St. Petersburg; and the University of Tampa; performers will include Dr. Haig Mardirosian
and Joshua Stafford, organists; the choirs of St. Andrew’s and St. John’s, Tampa; and The
Gulf Coast Youth Choir. The conference preacher will be the Rev. Dr. Thomas Williams, Professor of Philosophy at the University of South Florida and newly appointed Canon Theologian at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter, St. Petersburg (and no stranger to St. Andrew’s parishioners). Bishop Dabney Smith will preside at the closing Eucharist on Thursday, June
18. In addition, two of St. Andrew’s former organists, Carl Klein and Preston Smith, will play
the voluntaries at the services held in our church.
In keeping with the Association’s goal of encouraging composers, the conference committee
has commissioned three area musicians to write works to be premiered during the week: The
Rev. Dr. John L. Hooker (until his recent relocation to Massachusetts a devoted communicant at St. Andrew’s) has written a hymn text and tune; Brandon Martin, a USF graduate
and St. Petersburg musician, is composing an anthem that will be sung at Communion on
June 15; and Orlando organist Andrew Walker is writing a festival setting for the closing Eucharist on June 18, to be accompanied by organ, brass, and timpani.
Two of the concerts scheduled during the conference will be open to the public. The first, a
choral concert entitled “Land of Three Faiths: Voices of Ancient Mediterranean Jews, Christians, and Muslims” by Minneapolis-based The Rose Ensemble, will be at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church on Sunday, June 14, at 8:00 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door
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for $25.00 ($20.00 for seniors and students). On Tuesday, June 16, virtuoso organist Joshua
Stafford will give a recital at First Presbyterian Church in St. Petersburg at 7:30 p.m. Tickets
will be $10.00 at the door.
So, how can you get involved? First of all, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution,
either directly or by sponsoring an artist, concert, or reception. Richard Ferlita, our Senior
Warden, is acting as treasurer for the conference; speak with him if you would like to undertake a sponsorship or make a monetary contribution. And secondly, volunteers are needed to
help with registration each day (the conference hotel is the Hilton Tampa Downtown, just a sixblock walk from St. Andrew’s); as guides to point conferees in the right direction as they walk
between venues downtown; and as greeters, ushers, or altar guild at the two services St. Andrew’s is hosting (this will guarantee you a place in the pew for some of the most amazing congregational hymn singing this side of heaven!).
Thank you in advance for your support and prayers as our plans move toward fruition.
Michael Hunter
Organist and Choirmaster
Planning Committee Chairman
2015 National Conference
Association of Anglican Musicians
Jesus teaches us to pray
Vacation Bible School
June 29-July 3 9:00am-12noon daily
Music  Games  Crafts  Snacks
Open to children from 3-10 years old
To register your child, Contact Alice
Let the little children come unto me...
Calling all Graduates!! If you have a soon-to-be graduate in your family, let us
know so we can honor them on Sunday, May 17 during the 10:30am service!!
Please contact Alice Prucha (APrucha@saintandrewstampa.org) with your
grad’s name, high school/university, university/job to which they are headed
next, career goals if known yet, and how did St. Andrew’s impact them through
the years. Each graduate will be honored individually!
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February Vestry Meeting Highlights
Rector’s Report –
As of February 9, there was $223K in ops account. There is about $145K in the Foundation’s checking/
CDs – monies available to the vestry. We have $82K in the parish reserve account. And there was
$1,757,000 in Foundation principal as of December 31 – an increase of $40K for the year.
Foundation
Reorganization – was approved by congregation at annual meeting on Sunday, January
25. Foundation Board will have their quarterly meeting on Monday, February 23 at 5:00pm.
Stewardship – A parish-wide mailer went out on Thursday, January 13 to those who did not respond to
the initial pledge letter. We also sent out reminder postcards on December 4 and a final mailer on January 8. As of February 10, we have 178 pledges for $457K, as compared to 170 pledges for $427K in
2014. So we are up $30K for 2015, which is a 7% increase over 2014! Many thanks to Jeannie, Kristi,
and everyone who worked so hard to make this a successful campaign.
Inquirers’ Class – had 17 attend this five-week course, with six being confirmed on February 8.
Gasparilla Parade – was Saturday, January 31. Alice and Jonathan manned the parking lot and made
$1,515 for youth activities.
Episcopal Visit – Bishop Barry Howe (an assistant of Bishop Smith) was with us at the 10:30am service on Sunday, February 8. He confirmed six youth and six adults during the service.
Contemporary Service – Sunday, February 8 at 7:00pm in Children’s Chapel. Jonathan is trying to garner a small group of worshippers to do this on the second Sunday of each month. We had 14 in attendance at the first one of these, on January 10, and 17 at the February 8 service. Jonathan will work at
infiltrating UT and recruiting students from there.
Old Copier Situation – Scott will continue to pursue Imaging Experts for some restitution regarding
the old copier. Thanks, Scott, for doing this pro bono. (Per Scott – setting up mediation)
Christian Ed Task Force – As I mentioned at the annual meeting, I am appointing a task force to look
at our CE program for children and youth. I would like a small group of vestry members (4-5) to comprise this task force. Purpose will be to meet with Alice and Jonathan over the course of the next several months and come up with a plan by the end of May as to how we should proceed in the new program
year that starts in September. (Jeff Coleman will head task force. Jeannie Borsch, Martha
Cobb, Irene Sanders and Barbara Jones will assist)
Vestry Committee Assignments – We will determine who will be doing what in the coming year at this
February vestry meeting. If you want a particular assignment, you will have to attend the vestry meeting and make your pitch as to why you are the right person for the job. Whoever selects Parish Life inherits the task of hosting a Lenten Supper on March 17. Vestry hosts the Lenten Supper on March 3.
Diocesan Convention Delegates – we need three folks (plus one alternate) to volunteer to attend convention, which is Saturday, October 17, in Punta Gorda. Irene Sanders, Peter Baker, Chris Watson and Jeannie Borsch (alternate) are our delegates.
(continued)
February 2015 Operating Summary
MTD Actual
MTD Budgeted
YTD Actual
YTD Budgeted
Revenues
$28,053
$46.558
$68,349
$93,116
Expenses
$38,664
$46,558
$95,961
$93,116
($10,610)
$0
($27,611)
$0
Net
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Parochial Report for 2014 – was sent to you electronically by Pam. We need to approve it and send it
on to the powers-that-be at the Diocese.
Ms. Borsch made a motion to approve the 2014 Parochial Report, Mr. Coleman seconded the
motion and, after no discussion, the motion passed unanimously.
Diocesan Rebate – Diocese is doing well and most parishes are paying their assessments in full. Since
that is the case, the Diocese has decided to remit rebates/dividends to each parish on a pro-rated basis. We will receive about 3K. Diocese would like to know how we would spend the money. I have attached the diocesan announcement to my email that contains this Rector’s report. We could divide it
into three parts, with 1/3 for Outreach, 1/3 for Youth Activities/Summer Camps, and 1/3 for … ideas
from the floor…
After
a discussion, Ms. Borsch made a motion to approve the apportionment of funds from
the Diocesan Tax Refund into 1/3 for Outreach, 1/3 for Youth Activities/Summer Camps, and
1/3 for Christian Education. Ms. Sanders seconded the motion and, after no further discussion, the motion was passed.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper – on Tuesday, February 17 at 6:00pm.
This will be the first night of
our Lenten series. Each Tuesday will start at 5:30pm with a simple service of Holy Communion in the
Children’s Chapel, followed by a pot-luck supper in the Parish Hall at 6:00pm and a one hour program
commencing at 6:30pm. The Rev. Ed Rich will once again be our facilitator, leading a series on The
Gospel of Mark and the Synoptics.
Vestry Retreat – will be at St. Andrew’s on Saturday, March 28. I’ll send out an agenda when I receive
it from our leader, Canon Eric Cooter. Eric works for the diocese and vestry retreats are one of the
things he does. Tentatively, plan to arrive at 8:30am and stay until either 2:00 or 3:00pm.
Easter Day (April 5) Coffee Hour Hosts – It would be nice if Vestry agrees to host this, the biggest-byfar coffee hour of the year. (Amy Ramirez to create sign-up with menu options.)
Sr. Warden – Mr. Ferlita: Richard is hosting next zip code party on April 19 from 4-7:00pm.
Jr. Warden – Mr. Levy:
Mr. Levy gave a brief introduction to the vestry on the experience he offers as his role as Jr. Warden. He
met with Al Getz to establish a “state of the facility” and noted that Al followed through with the plumbing
and new elbow joints to hold water were installed to prevent sewer gas leakage. No more smell in the ladies bathroom!
Mr. Levy also met with Pam to familiarize himself with St. Andrew’s teams and procedures. He wants to
review the role of Sexton and expressed the need for a strong Sexton. Nelson’s duties appear mostly custodial with hardly any maintenance/repair duties. If Nelson continues as Sexton, then the vestry needs to
rely on parishioners with talent or pay outside vendors (which can cost time and money).
Committee Assignments:
Outreach – Chris Capsambelis, co-chair; Loueita Hargens, co-chair; Richard Ferlita
Parish Life – Martha Cobb, co-chair; Chris Watson, co-chair; Beverly Brown, co-chair; Irene Sanders
Stewardship – Jeannie Borsch, co-chair; Kristi Roberts, co-chair; Irene Sanders
Helping Hands – Barbara Jones, chair
Welcoming – Peter Baker; Scott Silverman; Jeff Coleman
Christian Education – Jeff Coleman; Jeannie Borsch
St. Joseph’s Guild – George Levy
Old Business –
Jeff Coleman – per Michael Hunter – shields for organ have been picked for the organ and the choir camera search is still on.
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St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
509 East Twiggs Street
Tampa, Florida 33602
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Join us for the Parish Picnic!
Sunday, April 12… see inside
for details!
St. Andrew’s
Episcopal Church
The Rev. John Reese, Rector
Sunday Services
8:00 & 10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m. Children’s Church
9:30 a.m. Christian Education
for all ages
Church Location:
Marion & Madison Streets
Mailing Address:
509 E. Twiggs St.
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: (813) 221-2035
Fax: 224-0945
Web: saintandrewstampa.org
E-mail: secretary@
saintandrewstampa.org
Deadline for articles for
The Call: 15th of each month
for the following month’s
newsletter. Submit articles to
Kathy in the church office.