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December 28
• Can't be with us in person this Christmastide? Watch our services on YouTube!
•There is no Evensong on Wednesday, December 31. Evensong services resume Wednesday, January 7.
•New Year’s Day Holy Eucharist: Thursday, January 1 at 10:00 am in the Chapel. Let the God of hope fill you with joy and peace as you greet the new year with prayers and Holy Eucharist. The 5:30 pm Holy Eucharist will not be celebrated on January 1.
• The Church Office is closed and remote work is paused December 24 through January 2.
Upcoming Events
Caregivers’ Luncheon
Tuesday, December 30 | 12 noon in the Lounge
An open invitation is extended to parishioners who may be giving care to a loved one. We’ll meet for an
hour in the Lounge for lunch, reflection, and mutual encouragement. For more information, or to make a
reservation for lunch, please contact Fr. Paul at
pfrolick@standrewsaa.org.
Centering Prayer & Psalms
Wednesdays | 10:00 am | Chapel & Zoom
Please join Fr. Paul on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 am in the Chapel. We will spend about twenty minutes
in silence, read and reflect on a psalm together, and then return to silence. If you are unable to join
us in person in the Chapel, you can join us on Zoom (meeting link
), or sit in silence at home. On Wednesday, December 31, we’ll read and reflect on
Psalm Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14, found on page 685 in the Book of Common Prayer. All are welcome.
Book Discussion: “How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith”
January 13, 20, 27 | 7-8:30 pm | Zoom
Join facilitator Jackie Doneghy on January 13, 20, and 27 from 7-8:30 pm via Zoom (link provided upon
registering) for a discussion on Bishop Marianne Edgar Budde’s book. A work of inspiration, this book
provides the key junctures in life that, when navigated with faith and discernment, make the way for us
to become our courageous selves. For more information and to register, contact
Jackie Doneghy.
Actors Wanted!
First Meeting: January 16 | 7:00 pm | Lounge
The St. Andrew’s Players are looking for actors in a production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, to be
staged in the sanctuary on February 20 and February 22. Rehearsals will begin with a reading on Friday,
January 16 at 7:00 pm in the Lounge. There are many parts to fill, large and small -- we are
particularly interested in casting a high school-aged boy and girl. Talk to
Norm Richert if you are interested.
Holiday Outreach
Winter Gear
If you have sleeping bags, blankets or warm clothing that you are no longer using, please consider donating those items to the Breakfast Program. Our guests are also looking for duffel bags and backpacks to carry their belongings. You do not need to buy anything new; gently used items are appropriate and appreciated. Donations can be dropped in the black bin at the Memorial Garden entrance.
Community Events
Division Street Pipes
Division Street Pipes will return in early 2026.
Announcements
Worshiping Virtually?
The 10:00 am Holy Eucharist will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel and the bulletin is available in the Publications section of this site.
December Rota
The rota for December is available. If you are unable to serve as assigned, please contact the scheduler for your group.
Rota: December 2025
Rota: January 2026
Help Us Help You!
Please make sure the parish office is notified about hospital and nursing home stays and requests for pastoral care! If you have a request or update, please leave a voicemail at (734) 663-0518 or email Jonathan at jgardner@standrewsaa.org.
Sunday School Announcements
2025-26 Sunday School
9:15 am: Family Eucharist
Every Sunday in the Chapel
9:45 am: Nursery Care
Infant - 3 years
9:45 am: Sunday School
Age 3 - Grade 12
New students are always welcome!
Join any time - classes meet weekly
Please register your children for the 2025-26 Sunday School year online (no log-in required!) or complete a paper registration form in the Lobby.
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Check back next week!
Revised Common Lectionary (The RCL)
Wednesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve
9:30pm SERVICE: Isaiah 9:2-7 • Psalm 96 • Titus 2:11-14 • Luke 2:1-20
Thursday, December 25 - Christmas Day
Isaiah 52:7-10 • Psalm 98 • Hebrews 1:1-12 • John 1:1-14
Sunday, December 28 - Christmas 1
Isaiah 61:10 - 62:3 • Psalm 147:13-21 • Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7 • John 1:1-18
Isaiah 60:1-6 • Psalm 72:1-7,10-14 • Ephesians 3:1-12 • Matthew 2:1-12
Sunday, January 11 - Feast of the Baptism
Isaiah 42:1-9 • Psalm 29 • Acts 10:34-43 • Matthew 3:13-17
Sunday, January 18 - Epiphany 2
Isaiah 49:1-7 • Psalm 40:1-12 • 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 • John 1:29-42
Looking ahead?
Please visit The Lectionary Page. St. Andrew's generally follows Track Two.
