Posts from September 2022

Posts from September 2022

9/29/22 The Beckford Connection

VISIT FROM BISHOP GOFF We are pleased to host Bishop Goff on Sunday, October 16. We’d like to specially invite everyone who we haven’t seen at church recently. If you would like to formally reaffirm your baptismal vows during Bishop Goff’s visit, please speak with Mother Kathy by September 30. Please note the change in service times for the Bishop’s visit: St. Andrew’s at 9 a.m., Emmanuel at 11:30 a.m. PET BLESSING THIS SATURDAY Saturday, October 1, you’re furry, feathered…
Joy Comes in the Morning - Acrylic by Bishop Susan Goff

9/22/22 The Beckford Connection

VISIT FROM BISHOP GOFF We are pleased to host Bishop Goff on Sunday, October 16. We’d like to specially invite everyone who we haven’t seen at church recently. If you would like to formally reaffirm your baptismal vows during Bishop Goff’s visit, please speak with Mother Kathy by September 30. Please note the change in service times for the Bishop’s visit: St. Andrew’s at 9 a.m., Emmanuel at 11:30 a.m. LAST CALL: CONSECRATION OF NEW BISHOP We do not know…
blessing of the animals - cats and dogs

Pet Blessing

Saturday, October 1, you’re furry, feathered and scaled family members are invited to receive a pet blessing from Mother Kathy. She is going to be at Emmanuel at 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and St. Andrew’s at 1-1:30 p.m. in the parking lots. Please be sure your pets are securely leashed or in a carrier, as appropriate to their species. You’re also welcome to bring a photo instead.

9/15/22 The Beckford Connection

MOTHER KATHY IS AWAY Mother Kathy is away through September 16. If you have an urgent pastoral emergency, please call Mother Kathy’s cell phone. She’ll return your call as soon as she’s able.  CONSECRATION OF NEW BISHOP We do not know what the ticketing procedures are for the Saturday, December 3, 11 a.m., consecration of the new bishop taking place in Richmond. We’re taking a survey to gauge the parish’s interest level in attending the consecration and if folks would…
Joy Comes in the Morning - Acrylic by Bishop Susan Goff

9/8/22 The Beckford Connection

MOTHER KATHY IS AWAY Mother Kathy is away September 9 through September 16. If you have an urgent pastoral emergency, please call Mother Kathy’s cell phone. She’ll return your call as soon as she’s able. We have a supply priest coming for the September 11 services. There is no Wednesday Eucharist on September 14. FORMAL REAFFIRMATION OF BAPTISMAL VOWS If you would like to formally reaffirm your baptismal vows during Bishop Goff’s visit on Sunday, October 16, please speak with…

Item Collection for Response

ITEM COLLECTION FOR RESPONSE The ladies of St. Andrew’s Guild are collecting personal care items to put together Wonderful Women’s Comfort bags (WWC bags) for women receiving support from Response due to domestic violence. Boxes are out in each parish hall to collect travel size toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, tissues, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, lip balm and soap. Monetary donations are also appreciated. Checks can be made out to St. Andrew’s Guild, with a note that it’s for WWC, and mailed to…

9/1/22 The Beckford Connection

ITEM COLLECTION FOR RESPONSE The ladies of St. Andrew’s Guild are collecting personal care items to put together Wonderful Women’s Comfort bags (WWC bags) for women receiving support from Response due to domestic violence. Boxes are out in each parish hall to collect travel size toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, tissues, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, lip balm and soap. Monetary donations are also appreciated. Checks can be made out to St. Andrew’s Guild, with a note that it’s for WWC, and mailed to…