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June 10, 2012 The Second

Sunday after Pentecost

8:00 a.m.

Holy Communion

10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer*

10:00 a.m. Preschool & K Chapel*

10:30 a.m. Preschool & K Sunday

School*

10:40 a.m. Grades 1-5 Sunday School*

11:15 a.m. Middle & High

School Program*

11:15 a.m. Adult Education*

Ephesians with Dr. Dickson

11:50 a.m. Children’s Choir*

*Nursery

Sunday Scriptures

Genesis 3:(1-7)8-21

2 Corinthians 4:13-18

Mark 3:20-35

Psalm 130

This past Sunday, Trinity Sunday, we sang as our processional that hymn which I regard as one of the very greatest hymns of Christian history, St. Patrick’s Breastplate. It is traditional to sing this hymn on the feast day of St. Patrick, Trinity Sunday and at Anglican ordinations. I am not alone in finding this one of the most moving and most dramatic of hymns that we ever sing. And unless Ginger should utterly ignore my stated wishes for my funeral, it will also be sung in that setting. If you happen to be there, sing out with reckless abandon! That will please me!

I thought I would provide a little historical orientation to the great hymn. The following information from the Rev. Gregg Strawbridge, pastor of All Saints’ Presbyterian Church, is helpful and handily available online, http://www.wordmp3.com/files/gs/stpatrick.htm

St Patrick's breastplate is a remarkable hymn. It is a tremendous call to follow Paul's exhortation to “put on the whole armor of God” (Ephesians 6:10 – 18). Patrick put on this Trinitarian armor in the face of human-sacrificing Druids, wizards, deadly tyrants, and worst of all, “the heart's idolatry.” Despite its nine verse length, it is worthy of congregational singing. My congregation, All Saints Presbyterian, sings it with vigor. When we sing it, we sing verses 1-7 as our opening hymn and then close with verses 8-9 as the benediction hymn. We end our service singing, “Christ be

with me, Christ within me, Christ behind me, Christ before me...”

This magnificent hymn reflects the life and faith of Patrick. The original hymn, the Lorica of St. Patrick (meaning breastplate or

armor) is found in the Book of Armagh. Historian Philip Schaff says it is “called S. Patricii Canticum Scotticum, which Patrick is said to have written when he was about to convert the chief monarch of the island (Laoghaire or Loegaire)” (Schaff, History of the Christian Church IV, 49). The metrical hymn version is a translation of the ancient Irish hymn by Mrs. Cecil Francis Alexander, wife of the Anglican Bishop of Londenderry, Ireland (1889).

It is helpful to know more about Patrick to appreciate some of the lyrics of this masterful hymn.

The exact dates of his life are not certain, but about 390 – 461. His day has been memorialized as a Feast Day in the West on March 17. We know of the revelry of this green day, but we should know more of the Patron Saint of Ireland.

He was the son of a Romano-British Christian kidnapped from his home in Scotland at 16 to be a slave in Ireland. He escaped to Gaul where he became a monk and then devoted his

St Patrick’s Breastplate

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life to go back to the place of his captivity to bring them the gospel.

He knew the free grace of God which comes through faith in Christ. He wrote in his Confessio,

"I, Patrick, a sinner, a most simple countryman, the least of all the faithful and most contemptible to many...I was taken captive. I was at that time about sixteen years of age. I did not, indeed, know the true God; and I was taken into captivity in Ireland with many thousands of people....And there the Lord opened my mind to an awareness of my unbelief, in order that, even so late, I might remember my transgressions and turn with all my heart to the Lord my God, who had regard for my insignificance and pitied my youth and ignorance. And he watched over me before I knew him, and before I learned sense or even distinguished between good and evil, and he protected me, and consoled me as a father would his son. Therefore, indeed, I cannot keep silent, nor would it be proper, so many favors and graces has the Lord deigned to bestow on me in the land of my captivity."

Ireland was not part of the Roman empire, where the faith spread through the Roman order with significant Roman structures in the Church. “The church-history of Ireland is peculiar. It began with an independent catholicity (or a sort to semi-Protestantism), and ended with Romanism, while other Western countries passed through the reverse order...it was Christianized without bloodshed and independently of Rome....” (Schaff, 43). Patrick's faith spread more under the auspices of monastic centers, rather than ecclesiastical structures. These monastic communities fostered deep piety, sometimes stringent discipline, but also brilliant learning. Many monks recited the Psalter on a daily basis. In fact the oldest written language discovered in Ireland is found in copies of the Psalter. Thus it was “the isle of saints and scholars” and was used greatly to preserve Western culture

while Europe was being overrun by barbarians. Hence, this is How the Irish Saved Civilization (Thomas Cahill).

Many evangelicals, seeing the excesses of St. Patrick's day and knowing of no psalm-reciting monks, tend to see the pre-Reformation world as dark ages with little gospel light. One can read of Patrick's own gospel zeal in his own words in the Confessio, filled with over 200 quotations or allusions to the Scriptures. In the four documents attributed to St. Patrick, he never quotes any other source than the Bible, including about 30 citations of the book of Romans. The Confessio ends by saying “...if I did or showed forth anything however small according to God's good pleasure; but let this be your conclusion and let it so be thought, that as is the perfect truth it was the gift of God. This is my confession before I die.” His life was a confession of God's grace. “For I am very much God's debtor, who gave me such grace

that many people were reborn in God through me...” In fact, Patrick baptized thousands and consecrated over 350 ministers.

The milestone event which explains the setting for which the Lorica was written was on the eve of Easter Day in 433. Patrick and a band of believers made their way to the seat of the high Irish king, Laghaire at the Hill of Tara, County Meath. It was the druid practice to put out all fires before a new one was lit at Tara. Patrick set the hill to blazing. This was a daring encounter with paganism. But on Easter Day, Patrick preached to the assembled chieftains using a shamrock to explain by its triune shape the great doctrine of the Blessed Trinity. On that Day of Resurrection, the gospel triumphed and new life came. The king was converted and gave permission for the gospel to be preached throughout the land. On their way to this great watershed confrontation, they chanted, “I bind unto myself today the strong name of the Trinity.”

Rev. Gregg Strawbridge

Pastor Strawbridge is the pastor of All Saints’ Presbyterian Church, father of three girls and has a BA in music/classical guitar.

Most people recognize The Thinker, by Auguste Rodin, but do you know who he is and what he’s

thinking about? Join Suzanne Hearn for adult education as we ponder the themes of the season of

After Pentecost. We’ll be looking at the artwork of this famous 19-20th century sculptor. We’ll

identify The Thinker and consider what his “thoughts” have to do with our journey through the

church year. What should you be thinking about during this season?

Come find out at 11:15 on Sunday, June 17th!

Adult Education June 17th with Suzanne Hearn

After Pentecost

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Birthdays are those special times when the day becomes yours with celebrations and fond wishes from one’s nearest and dearest. Everyone looks forward to this day of celebration, be it your own or that of a loved one. Well, almost everyone as some might prefer not to be reminded of another year older. Their only wish when blowing out the candles would be the disposal of a few of the sparklers, but thanks to today’s technology there are no more secrets. All one needs to do is Google Free Birthday Database typing in a name with an age estimate, and the entire universe can wish you a happy birthday! Thank goodness advancing age does allow one to be exempt from the traditional birthday spankings with that extra little pat of one to grow on.

Adding to the traditional celebration is the presentation of gifts, that special something to make that special someone know they are very special. Finding the right gift is not always easy. There can be no greater satisfaction then finding just the right this or that and presenting it with the prettiest of packaging. A real high five, go ahead and give yourself a pat on the back! While I would never dream of not appearing with a gift for my children or grandchildren and admittedly also appreciate/enjoy receiving gifts, it is the gift of remembrance, I have discovered, that holds the most value.

Birthday wishes and remembrances don’t always have to come in packages with a big bow on top. Some of my most cherished birthday memories are the cards, the hugs and the phone messages. Have you ever received an unexpected birthday card or call? How did that person know it was your birthday? Do you recall how touched you were that someone remembered, that someone cared, that someone made you feel so special?

I have a summer birthday and am not always in town for it, but year after year, regardless, there would always be a birthday message received or forwarded, “This is Eddie Ryan, I am calling to wish Marsland a happy birthday.” I looked forward to receiving this call or message. You might say it became a tradition. It would not be a birthday without it. Many who are reading this have probably received this blessing and can agree how special you felt.

A few weeks ago hundreds of friends and family gathered at St. Andrew’s for a service of Thanksgiving for the life of Eddie Ryan. Family members proudly sported some of Eddie’s favorite ties and handkerchiefs as they came to honor and remember this devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend. Those who spoke were under strict orders from Eddie to “keep it short”, a difficult task especially for a grandson with so many stories to tell and so many fond memories. Following the service I shared with one of his sons how I was going to miss his father’s birthday call.

No sooner had I said these words than out of his pocket appeared the birthday book with Eddie’s inscription on the front page: “Your birthday is like your fingerprint. It belongs only to you.”

…..and yes, tucked away in the month of August I found my name inscribed. I was so touched not because of actually seeing my name written by Eddie’s hand but of the significance of this little book, of the value placed on one’s birthday, of the time taken each day, each year to remember someone, making them feel special. Eddie showed he cared.

When I returned home I opened my birthday book and made a few entries. On the first page:

“Your birthday is like your fingerprint. It belongs only to you”. Eddie Ryan

May 20 Eddie Ryan’s heavenly birth date, May 20, 2012.

Almighty God, we remember this day before thee thy faithful servant, Eddie Ryan, and we pray thee that, having opened to him the gates of larger life, thou wilt receive him more and more into

thy joyful service; that he may win, with thee and thy servants everywhere, the eternal victory; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen. For an Anniversary of One Departed.

Page 598 The 1928 Book of Common Prayer

October 20 Eddie Ryan’s birthday, October 20, 1930

An inscription printed for those born on this day read:

You are of an easy-going, contented and comfort-loving disposition, but these traits do not interfere with your faithfulness in

duty. Capable and reliable you are looked up to by all. You are fond of good literature, and love your home life and are devoted to

your family.

Faithfulness in duty…thank you dear friend for being my friend, for remembering, for caring, for allowing me to feel special, but thank you most of all for showing me that the greatest gift one can give is the gift of remembrance.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EDDIE and

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY as you reside by the greatest Father of All

(I tried to keep it short.)

Women’s Ministry

Happy Birthday to ... by Marsland Moncrief

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SENIOR MINISTRY

by Rita Palm, Director of Senior Ministries

Very, Very Important for each person to

read, and study in order to make decisions

for their life care in the event of a major

accident or other injury after which you

might not be able to make choices.

Before you read any further there needs to be a disclaimer. St. Andrew’s is not endorsing, recommending or for that matter making a suggestion…the following information is an attempt to give you important information for a decision based upon your wishes in the event you are unable to make a decision regarding your life. Many of us remember the tragic Shiavo case where a very young wife may have said in an off-hand remark, “If something happens to me, don’t give up on my living even if all sorts of equipment are necessary to aid my breathing.” Well something did happen to her and the relatives after several years became embroiled in the attempt to keep her alive at all costs. Forget the expense, the emotional toll on all those loved ones who saw her apparently not getting any better and in fact, seemingly getting worse. This case was even more tragic because the husband and his in-laws disagreed over what her wishes were relating to her long term life care. In the May 11th issue of the Messenger there was a detailed discussion of the what, where, when, how and why of an Advance Directive. This is not an elder person’s document. Remember accidents can happen even to the very young. So it will not hurt one to get a copy of the forms generally pertinent to Advance Directives (information). These can be obtained from the library, local hospitals, attorneys, and even the internet. Once the forms are received it is important to read the forms and decide what you want for healthcare treatment if you are seriously ill. The principle form will give you some ideas. You may also want to talk with your doctor. This would be important if you have some serious health issues. Next choose a healthcare agent. This should be someone you trust to follow

your wishes. You can also select an alternate. Then complete the form and have two people witness you signing it. If you prefer, you can have the form notarized. Last do tell your family and/or friends about your Advance Directive. Give copies to your agent, key family members, doctors, hospital and to your healthcare facility (if this is your residence). Remember the Advance Directive can be revoked at any time. One frequently asked question is regarding long term care insurance policies and their appropriateness, etc. First of

all there are many different kinds of long term care policies. It is important to understand when the benefits from such a policy begin to be effective. Most require the policy holder to fulfill some time in which the benefits are not paid so upfront money would be required. This is called the elimination period – that is benefits begin

subject to the elimination period. This would be when the insured is unable to perform two activities of daily living without assistance, or when the insured needs assistance because of severe cognitive impairment. “Activities of daily living (life)” is a term in the insurance world and refers to: eating, dressing, bathing, transferring, toileting and continence. A doctor must provide and supervise a plan of care, which may be provided in the home, an assisted living facility, or a skilled nursing facility.

“Choose the way of life,

Choose the way of love,

Choose the way of caring.

Choose the way of goodness. It’s up to you.

It’s your choice.”

Thanks to Leo Buscaglia

“Summer in the SON” …. Sunday School

Summer Sunday School 2012got off to a good beginning this past Sunday. We are excited about all the great things we have planned for your children this summer! With the more relaxed pace of the summer weeks, this is an ideal time to invite friends to church as well. Hope to see you and all your family whenever you are in town throughout the summer! Preschool and K children are engaging in a study focused on “Great Characters and Narratives of the Old Testament” throughout the summer weeks. They’ll be looking at the Creation story and at the lives of Noah, Moses, Daniel, Gideon, Ruth, David and Jonathan, Samson, King Josiah, Queen Esther, and others. Each week, these young children enjoy a special chapel service, complete with “hymns of the month,” colorful arts and crafts, and such other activities as biblical storytelling and interactive skits in the Bible Drama Room, outreach projects, field trips to various areas of the church, and presentations by special guests. Students in grades 1-5 follow the same schedule as they do during the regular school year, though we do a number of group programs and presentations in the summer, to allow for children’s camp and family vacation schedules. Their summer study theme is titled “Summer in the SON.” We enjoy featuring some fascinating missions projects and programs, and inviting guests from other churches to speak to our children during these weeks, as well as featuring presentations from our own talented parishioners who don’t get to interface with our children as often as our faithful Sunday School teachers do. Among a few of the upcoming treats are: “Adventure Galore… Just Open our Bible!”, “Praising God on the Sunny AND the Cloudy Days,” “Friendship… God’s Way,” “Newscast from Jerusalem,” “Honoring our Earthly Fathers and Our Heavenly Father,” “Malawi Memoirs… What We Can Learn from our Friends in Africa,” “Fort Worth… Our Own Mission Field,” “Jewish Roots of our Christian Worship,” “ A SONseekers’ Scavenger Hunt,” etc. Each Sunday’s study stands alone and is Scripture-based as well as being lively and highly interactive. COME JOIN US, AND BRING LOTS OF FRIENDS!

VBS Late Breaking News!

VBS work days and work nights are off to a great start! Just take a look in Moncrief Hall, and you will see that we are in high gear for VBS 2012 now.

Our Bible Boot Camp VBS last summer featured lots of browns,

greens, and camo colors, but this year we are using lots of COLOR for our water/treasure chest theme, “Exploring the Depths of

God’s Treasures” to be held June 25-29, from 9:30 to 12:30 daily. Moncrief Hall will become an underwater scene, as will the preschool area on the lower level of Ryan House. The upstairs levels (the elementary areas and part of the youth area) will be “above water scenes,” with tops of boats, netting, sea gulls, life preservers, and a beach-like feel. (The exception to this will be the Youth Lounge, which will become the VBS Story Room, and will have an enchanting underwater look and feel). Our theme this year lends itself to all sorts of delightful biblical narratives, colorful crafts, enchanting murals, wonderful styrofoam cut-outs, etc. Come help us create our giant whale in Moncrief Hall (yes, we are doing the story of Jonah this year…. and yes, children can enter the mouth of the whale)! A rocky mound (awash with waves and beautiful underwater coral and other underwater flora and ferns) will feature a wonderful lighthouse, reminding us that JESUS is the light of the world. Moncrief Hall will also feature a submarine and an overall underwater effect, with many varieties of fish and sea creatures. There are so many marvelous “water stories” in both the Old and New Testaments, and we are featuring some of these unforgettable narratives this year at VBS. Think of how much of Jesus’ own life was spent either on or near the Sea of Galilee. Crafts, songs (several written by our own Katherine Wilson), games, and even snacks will carry out our maritime theme. It’s going to be an unforgettable week! “Dive in” and get involved! You’ll be glad you did!

VBS Work Days & Work Nights: Each Sunday (through June 24): 12:30 to 6:00 p.m. Each Wednesday (through June 20): 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Each Thursday (through June 21): 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 19: 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. (if needed) Saturday, June 23: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

VBS Youth Helpers’ Meeting: Tuesday, June 12, 12:00 to 1:15 p.m. (pizza lunch provided)

VBS Homeroom Moms’ Meeting: Thursday, June 14, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

* A nursery will be provided each Sunday afternoon until 4:00 p.m., and on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m., and on Thursday, June 14, for the Homeroom Moms’ Meeting, and at other times if requested in advance. Please call or email Judy Mayo for nursery questions or needs: judy@st-andrew.com: 817-717-1023

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

SONshine, Sea, God’s Treasures...Highlights of Summer 2012 by Judy Mayo

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Jesus Calls Us…Outreach and Serving Opportunities A regular column featuring information about St. Andrew’s Outreach and current Serving Opportunities

Preparing for VBS 2012

Something for Everyone !

A great way to engage in ministry at St. Andrew’s is with VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL -- VBS! This year’s theme is “Exploring the Depths of God’s Treasures”, running the week of June 25th through June 29th. There is literally something everyone can do – men, women, youth, of every age and stage, weekdays and weekends (and some tasks can be done at home as well as at church). [Note: Judy will be happy to sign students’ forms for school Community Service hours served.] Most ‘jobs’ don’t require skills or experience, and some of them will bring out talents you might not even know you had!

WORK DAYS: Sunday afternoons June 10, 17, & 24 from 12:30 to 6 pm (light lunch available at noon) Extra work day Saturday, June 23, 10 am to 5 pm

WORK NIGHTS: Thursday evenings June 7, 14 & 21 from 6 to 9 pm (snacks available) Extra work night Tuesday, June 19, from 6 to 9 pm (snacks available), if needed

This year, VBS is collecting empty 2 liter plastic bottles (with caps), unused paper coffee filters, and pool “noodles”. If you can collect or donate any of these, please bring them as soon as possible and place them in the VBS containers in the Sunday School areas. Do you also have scuba or diving equipment we could borrow?

If you’re not sure how you can help, contact Judy Mayo, judy@st-andrew.com or 817.717.1023; or me, Nancy Komatsu, at calling@st-andrew.com. This is one of the most significant outreach efforts offered by St. Andrew’s, involving friends and visitors from around town, with godly teachings and fun, memorable moments for children and adults alike.

Join the VBS team in any way that suits your talents, time and schedule. You will find many unexpected blessings!

Refreshments Team for Our

July 1st

Monthly Fellowship

This summer in July and August, Grace Guild is taking a well-deserved break from preparing and serving the sumptuous First Sunday Fellowship receptions we enjoy all year. I’m looking for a few people who would like to provide some brunch-type refreshments on the morning of Sunday, July 1st. We won’t even try to match Grace Guild’s special fare! Rather, simple things like a tray of coffee cake, donuts, fruit – or your favorite finger food that goes well with coffee – would be just fine. You can bring it to Koslow Library that morning before the 10 am service. And, if several people contribute, this will be easy for all. If you’d like to help, please contact me by Wednesday, June 27th, Nancy Komatsu, at calling@st-andrew.com . Many thanks!

Join us! We are having a whale of a time!

Nick Rakestraw N. Crowley High School Texas A & M Univ.

Kiki Young All Saints’ School Auburn Univ.

Marshall Young, Jr. All Saints’ School Texas Christian Univ.

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Congratulations to Graduating

High School Seniors

Quentin Becker is a homeschool graduate, having been homeschooled in 1st grade through high school, using the A Beka Academy, affliated with Pensacola Christian University. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Andrew’s and was very active in Children’s Sunday School and in Children’s Choir and in the former Youth and Bell Choirs. He also participated for many years in VBS and in the St. Andrew’s Nativity Pageant, and received numerous honors and awards in our parish’s Bible Olympics program. He was offered academic scholarships from TCU, SMU, the University of Dallas, UTA, Centenary College, and Transylvania University, three of which were full rides. Quentin decided on Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky, one of the oldest and top-ranked liberal arts universities in the U.S., established in 1780. After a day of on-site interviews at Transylvania, Quentin was chosen from a field of 200 prospective students to become a William T. Young Scholar at Transylvania, a prestigious award which grants Quentin full tuition for four years. Quentin’s older brother, Zachary, practices law in Lexington.

Meg Brantley graduated from Paschal High School, founded and ran PHS charity, and was JV Soccer Captain and a Union Gospel Mission Volunteer. Meg was also an AP Scholar- recognized for passing Spanish, Psychology, and World History AP tests as a sophomore, Paschal Society of Academic Achievement, Radio Shack Scholar, Paschal Society of Academic Honor and Paschal Society of Academic Promise. Meg was also on the Soccer Team, Junior World Affairs Council, Younglife Leader, a member of the Key Club, on the Cross Country Team, participated in FCAS, and was a Student Ambassador to Reggio Emilia , Italy. Meg will be attending the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Christina Ewin graduated from All Saints where she was yearbook editor, and played varsity field hockey and tennis, and was a cheerleader. She was also senior class representative to student council. She has been active in the Sunday School and the youth program at St. Andrew’s and has been a faithful acolyte. She will be attending the University of Texas at Austin.

Harrison Genua graduated from Fort Worth Country Day, and was an Eagle Scout, and received National Merit Scholarship “Commended” recognition. He also had leading roles in school plays for the past two years and will be attending the Honor’s College at Louisiana State University.

Riley Genua graduated from Fort Worth Country Day and will be attending TCU. She was student body Secretary and managing editor of the yearbook. She played field hockey and was the basketball manager. She plans to major in Business management at TCU.

Julie Kleberg graduated Cum Laude from All Saints’ Episcopal School and will be attending the University of Texas at Austin this fall. She was president of the Freshman, Sophomore, and Senior Classes at All Saints. For four years she was a Kent Henning Athletic Scholar, maintaining an A average while playing twelve Varsity Sports. During high school she was Captain of the Field Hockey, Soccer, and Track Teams and set six track records at All Saints’ School. She is fluent in Spanish and has been a part of missions trips to Galveston and Tijuana, Mexico. Through the years she has been very involved in the K Life organization, has cooked at the Union Gospel Mission, and volunteered at Cook Children’s Hospital. This summer she will be attending Kamp

Kanakuk, a well known Christian camp in Missouri, for the 10th year, this year as a Counselor. She also loves photography, skiing, and being outdoors.

Audrey Laker graduated with Honors from Fort Worth Country Day where she was Captain of Varsity Cheerleading Team. She is a member of the National Spanish Honor Society and National Art Honor Society. Audrey enjoys photography and Spanish. She is a long-time active member of St. Andrew’s Youth, Acolyte and Vacation Bible School programs. In 2011 she designed the VBS T-shirt. She has been active in St. Andrew’s Nativity Pageant and youth and Sunday School programs. She is entering Honors College at Texas Christian University in the Fall, planning on majoring in Spanish & Education.

Henry Manning will be attending OU after a GAP Year. Like his brother, he will work at the Summit and then spend a semester

Pictured here are a few of our wonderful seniors.

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Summer Schedule

The office will begin closing at noon on Fridays on Friday,

May 25, 2012. The Messenger will be delivered every other

week starting with this issue. Messenger Deadlines are as

follows:

Thursday, June 14 deadline for June 22 Messenger

Thursday, June 28 deadline for July 6 Messenger

Thursday, July12 deadline for July 20 Messenger

Thursday, July 26 deadline for August 3 Messenger

Thursday, August 9 deadline for August 17 Messenger

Thursday, August 23 deadline for August 31 Messenger

Thursday, August 30 deadline for September 7 Messenger.

The Messenger will resume a weekly schedule the last week

of August. Please submit your articles the Thursday before

the week the issue will mail.

of cultural exchange in the Fertile Crescent region of Jordan and Israel. Both boys are exploring the chance to work with Carroll Kobs on her dig in Jordan. Henry also had four great years at Paschal. He was a football letterman ,earning most valuable defensive player his senior year. He is a member of the National Honor Society and an Eagle Scout. He finished his senior semester as part of the inaugural Fort Worth Panther High School LAX team.

Heyward Manning will be attending OU after a GAP Year. During his year ahead he will work one semester at the Bechtel Family Scout Reserve in West Virginia, also called the Summit. The second semester he plans to go on a cultural exchange in the Andes & Amazon in Bolivia and southern Peru. Heyward had four great years at Paschal playing golf, baseball and lettering in football his senior year. He is a member of the National Honor Society and an Eagle Scout. He finished his senior semester as part of the inaugural Fort Worth Panther High School LAX team.

Stuart McLaughlin graduated from All Saints’ Episcopal School and is attending The University of Texas at Austin. He plans to major in Business. At All Saints he played Varsity Baseball and Football for 4 years. He has acolyted at St Andrew’s for 6 years and also went on the Belize Mission trip to the Holy Cross Anglican School in 2009.

Monica Moser graduated from Trinity Valley School and will be attending Belmont University. Monica’s interests are in singing and drama and she has been in Kids Who Care and in a number of school and community musicals.

Wynne Philpott graduated from Fort Worth Country Day and will be attending Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, this fall. While at Country Day, he was a Varsity tennis player, a basketball manager, and a table tennis player. In past years, he has been a part of one of St. Andrew’s missions trips to Belize and has worked at the Tarrant County Food Bank. During the summer of 2011, he traveled to Australia, where he worked on his aunt and uncle’s farm. He is looking forward to a trip with his family to Thailand this summer.

Nick Rakestraw graduated in the top 10 percent of his class at North Crowley High School. He has attended North Crowley for 4 years and been involved in many extra curricular activities during his high school career. Nick was a member of the Mighty Panther Band all 4 years. As a freshmen he played the oboe and

made the switch to the bassoon during his sophomore year which he continued to play during the concert season until his Senior year. During marching season Nick played the tympani his Freshmen and Sophomore years, marched the bass drum as a junior and as a senior, was a Drum Major for the Mighty Panther Band which numbered over 250 marching band members. In addition to his musical career, Nick swam for the North Crowley swim team and was a member of the Varsity team all 4 years. Nick was a regional finalist every year and a state qualifier his junior year. Nick made a place for himself in the annals of school history by becoming the second athlete to qualify for the UIL Class 5A state swimming and diving championship. Nick raced to victory in the 50 and 100 yard freestyle events during his junior year and these victories assured him a berth in each event at the state meet in Austin, Texas. Nick swam in a summer league while in high school, breaking numerous state records which continue to stand to this day. Nick was a member or the National Honor Society, student council, and was Homecoming prince his sophomore year and a member of the Homecoming court his Senior year. He was selected as the Mighty Panther Band prince his senior year. Nick will attend Texas A & M University this fall.

Kiki Young graduated from All Saints’ Episcopal School and will be attending Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, this fall, where she plans to major in Early Childhood Development. Her interests range from sports to working with children. During her high school years at All Saints, she played field hockey and soccer and ran track, while also volunteering in several ways in the community. During the summers, she volunteered at All Saints’ School, working with pre-kindergarten children.

Marshall Young, Jr., graduated from All Saints’ Episcopal School and will be attending Texas Christian University this fall. During his high school years, he played Varsity football for three years and Varsity baseball for four years. He has also been very active in the K Life organization and has done volunteer work at the Presbyterian Night Shelter, serving as student coordinator of donations of bags for the homeless, living at the shelter. In addition to his love of sports (including skiing and hunting in addition to football and baseball), he loves music and is a talented musician, playing both the guitar and the piano.

Acolyte Sunday, May 20th, we honored

our acolytes for 2011-2012. Pictured here are some in our group.

Well done, Good & Faithful Servants!

Weekday Worship Schedule Tuesday 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion Thursday 7:00 a.m. Holy Communion

Daily Schedule Monday, June 11 Tuesday, June 12 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study, Koslow 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion, Chapel 12:00 p.m. VBS Aides Training, Confirmation Rm. 1:30 p.m. Staff Meeting, Koslow Wednesday, June 13 12:00 p.m. Rector’s Bible Study, Koslow 7:00 p.m. St . Andrew’s Choir Practice,* Choir Rm. Thursday, June 14 7:00 a.m. Holy Communion, Chapel 10:00 a.m. VBS Homeroom Moms Mtg.,* Confirmation Rm. 11:00 a.m. Texas 42, Youth Rm. 6:00 p.m. VBS Work Night, Moncrief 7:00 p.m. Greek Class, McFarland Friday, June 15 12:00 pm. Office Closes at Noon Saturday, June 16 Sunday, June 17 The Third Sunday after Pentecost Father’s Day 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, Chapel 10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer,* Church 10:00 a.m. Preschool & K Chapel,* Children’s Chapel 10:30 a.m. Preschool & K Sunday School,* Preschool Area 10:40 a.m. Grades 1-5 Sunday School,* Elementary Area & Guild Room 11:15 a.m. Middle & High School Program,* Youth Rm. 11:15 a.m. Adult Education,* After Pentecost with Suzanne Hearn,* Koslow 11:50 a.m. Children’s Choir,* Choir Room 12:30 p.m. VBS Work Day,* Moncrief Monday, June 18 Tuesday, June 19 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study, Koslow 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion, Chapel 1:30 p.m. Staff Meeting, Koslow 6:00 p.m. VBS Work Night, Moncrief Wednesday, June 20 12:00 p.m. Rector’s Bible Study, Koslow 6:00 p.m. F|X Family Experience,* Koslow 7:00 p.m. St . Andrew’s Choir Practice,* Choir Rm. Thursday, June 21 7:00 a.m. Holy Communion, Chapel 5:00 p.m. Finance Commmittee, Koslow 6:00 p.m. VBS Work Night, Moncrief 7:00 p.m. Greek Class, McFarland Friday, June 22 12:00 pm. Office Closes at Noon 6:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal, Church Saturday, June 23 10:00 a.m. VBS Work Day, Moncrief 7:00 p.m. Wedding, Church Sunday, June 24 The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, Chapel 10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer,* Church 10:00 a.m. Preschool & K Chapel,* Children’s Chapel 10:30 a.m. Preschool & K Sunday School,* Preschool Area 10:40 a.m. Grades 1-5 Sunday School,* Elementary Area & Guild Room 11:15 a.m. Middle & High School Program,* Youth Rm.

Baptism

Harriet Holotik King

daughter of

Frances & Jack Martin (Trip )King

May 27, 2012

June 3 Mildred Vinson June 4 Georgann Woodfin Edward Lange June 5 King Penny June 6 Rosie Steeg Ramona Oliver Cliff Mayer Baker Parker Liam Felton June 7 Bob Boileau Vivian Ferguson Dana McCallum Jamie Estes June 8 T.Z. Hamm Nina Maria Cole Charlotte Guttman Mike Leach June 9 Ben Fortson Alann Sampson

June 10 Olivia Bernabei David Beyer June 11 Elaine Lambert June 12 Doris Coleman Gregory Timmons June 13 Jane Bird Deborah Rogers Ashley Brazzel Elkin Kleberg June 14 Lisa Haslam Ryan Harrington Harriet Self Matthew Vories June 15 John Woodfin Lucy Hyden Tim Ferrer Carrie Woodson Jacob Becker June 16 Ted Mayo Frank Bailey

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Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church

917 Lamar Street

Ft. Worth, Texas, 76102

817-332-3191, Fax: 817-332-9724

Email: church@st-andrew.com

SAINT ANDREW’S MESSENGER is published weekly, except bi-weekly during the summer and the week after Christmas, by St. Andrew’s Parish. Periodical postage is paid at Fort Worth, TX. USPS 5898-90.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to 917 Lamar Street Fort Worth TX 76102.

The Rt. Rev’d Jack L. Iker, D.D. Bishop The Rev’d Dr. R. William Dickson Rector The Rev’d Richard Clark Pastoral Care The Very Rev’d William N. McKeachie Vicar Kendall Felton Director of Youth Ministries Jason Runnels Choirmaster Glenda Robinson Organist Judy Mayo Director of Children’s Ministries Marsland Moncrief Liaison to Women’s Ministries Rita Palm Director of Senior Ministries

Peggy Rush Editor/Publications

Mission Statement St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church exists to worship God in the beauty of holiness and in Spirit and truth; to win the lost to Jesus Christ and disciple every believer; to equip and empower every member for ministry; and to spread God’s kingdom through charitable, righteous works locally and globally.

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

Prayer Chain Reminder

Names may be submitted weekly to Carrie Brent at 817-738-6496 by 8 p.m. Sunday evening. Permission should be obtained before submitting the name of someone other than oneself.

The flowers for Sunday, June 3 were given to the glory of God

at the Church altar in memory of

Jacqueline Williamson Herty

at the Chapel altar in celebration of

Confederate Memorial Day

and at the Children’s Chapel altar in thanksgiving for the

eleventh birthday of Catherine Elsey

The flowers for Sunday, June 10 are given to the glory of God

at the Church altar in memory of Ronald Gary Knight

at the Chapel altar in thanksgiving for the Pastoral Ministry

of the Reverend Richard Clark

and at the Children’s Chapel altar in loving memory

of Bobbie Burch Howell mother, grandmother & child of God

Our Deepest Sympathy

on the death of

Ronald Gary (Ronnie) Knight

father of

William Anderson Knight

May 30, 2012

11:15 a.m. Adult Education* Ephesians with Dr. Dickson , Koslow 11:50 a.m. Children’s Choir,* Choir Room 12:30 p.m. VBS Work Day,* Moncrief *Nursery