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Office: 561-582-6609 March 2022 www.standrewslwb.org
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Welcome! We Bring You Tidings...
...the monthly email newsletter of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Lake Worth Beach. Stay current with the latest events and information about our church community where EVERYONE is truly welcome!
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Dear Friends in Christ,
I remember the first Easter I ever had after I had truly observed a Lenten discipline. I gave something up (probably alcohol or cigarettes), I took something on (probably some kind of Bible Study), and I gave the money I saved (neither tobacco nor alcohol were cheap) to a worthy cause. And I went to church, prayed that Stations of the Cross, and repented. On Easter I was exuberant! For those 40 Days I had really been with Jesus in the desert and now I was celebrating his resurrection! It was glorious!
As Deacon Bob tells in his history of Lent, the exact nature of how you observe a Holy Lent has changed over time. And personally, what is important one year might not be the next. Though I gave up smoking for Lent more than once, that no longer makes sense for me. And no, you can’t give Lent up for Lent!
What I’m sure of is that the season deserves observation! As a community we will give up saying the word Alleluia or Hallelujah in worship. We will also have greenery on the main altar rather than flowers. And we will say rather than sing the Lord’s Prayer. The hangings are now purple rather than green. We will start each service with the Penitential Order, moving the confession to the beginning of the service.
And I know that I will, indeed, observe the days of fasting that bracket the season. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday being the only two actual fast days on our calendar.
Whatever you feel called to participate in this season, I hope that you will set some time aside during this 40 day season to reflect on your own life and what God might be calling you to set aside, take up, or share. It may, like my cigarette experiments, lead to a life-long change. It might make you more appreciative of what you have when you take it back again. And the money you give in alms will truly bless the lives of those you give to.
Mostly, I pray that your observation of a Holy Lent will lead you to a fuller appreciation and enjoyment of the resurrected life Christ offers us.
Your friend in Christ,
All love,
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The History of Lent
by Reverend Bob Sullivan
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This week we began the season of Lent. The original idea for this season started in the early church and grew out of the forty days Jesus spent in the desert before he started his earthly ministry.
The first Lent emerged shortly after the Council of Nicea in 325AD. Its primary focus was on new converts to the faith so they would have a time of repentance and reflection before they were baptized on Easter day. The season of Lent quickly became a general practice for the whole church.
The earliest observances of Lent seem to focus on the practice of fasting. These fasts took on many different forms until they were regularized by Pope Gregory. He stated that the period of fasting was to begin on a Wednesday, 46 days before Easter with a ceremony of ashes.
Lenten practices remained essentially unchanged for centuries. Then, over time, the emphasis on fasting began to lessen and a new practice of “giving something up” began to emerge. The idea being that a person would give up some luxury or convenience as a personal sacrifice. This became the new centerpiece of Lent.
Over the years the practices of Lent have continued to evolve. While fasting and “giving something up” are still practiced, the focus has shifted more to preparing our hearts and minds for the message of Easter, just as those early converts were called to do.
The church challenges us to make this preparation by observing a holy Lent. We are called to “self-examination and repentance; to prayer, fasting, and self-denial; by reading and meditating on God’s holy Word.” [BCP #265]
Lent has always been an important time in the life of the church and its people. The more we live into the Lenten traditions, the more we prepare ourselves, the more glorious our Easter experience will be.
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One of Latin America's most beloved singers and international gay icon performed by actress Nadya Encarnacion and the Core Ensemble (piano, cello, percussion).
From 14-year-old rejected runaway to world renowned Grammy winning Mexican superstar, she broke barriers with her music and her life. Chavela Vargas was a powerful, free spirited outsider who blazed her own unique trail in music and in life.
Free and open to the public. All are welcome!
To make a reservation please call Margot at 561.310.3230
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Confirmation Classes begin on Saturday March 5 at 10:00 a.m.
We will be preparing people who would like to join the church for the first time, who would like to be received from another denomination and for those who would like to review and renew their understanding of the church.
For more information, call the office at 561.582.6609 or
email Rev. Cori at standrewslwb.rector@gmail.com
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The Lake Worth Interfaith Network and St. Andrew's Episcopal Church are celebrating March - Women's History Month with a stylish campaign to benefit Dress for Success!
The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
We are asking for donations of shoes, purses, scarves, jewelry, belts - all the accessories that give an outfit that special touch: gently used, nearly new and clean.
Drop off at the church office Monday through Friday between
9am and 1pm of Sunday mornings at church.
For more info, call 561.310.3230
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 The Daughters of the King would like to thank the Congregation for your continuing support of our hygiene bags for the Way Café guests. Thanks to a generous donation by the Greater West Palm Beach Women’s Club, we are presently only in need of pocket combs, travel size hand sanitizers, wash cloths, travel size bar soap, and hand wipes. These items are available on Amazon if you are interested. The basket for donations remains in the Narthex of the church with a sign for The Daughters of the King.
Also, if you have a Prayer Request there are cards located on the table in the Narthex as you come in the church doors. These can be given to any Daughters or put In the collection plate. Your requests are confidential. There will soon be a small, locked box on that same table where you can drop in your request.
Thank you once again and may you continue to be blessed as you help minister to God’s people.
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March Birthdays
Mar. 3 – Blake Crane & Selvyn Spence
Mar. 8 – Christine Sorgini
Mar. 9 – Larry Jordan
Mar. 11 – Ann Boyd
Mar. 13 – Jim Barnette
Mar. 26 – Carol Giles
March Anniversaries
Mar. 17 – John & Liz Bradley
Mar. 23 – Roy Bartolomei & Peter Wronsky
Mar. 31 – Peter & Alison Albury
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Event Calendar for
March & April 2022
Click here to access the events calendar on our website.
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Bible Study with Deacon Bob every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
The readings for the week are discussed before the 10:00 a.m. service.
Bible Study with Rev. Cori every Wednesday from 6:00-7:00 p.m. via Zoom.
The Book of Luke is being discussed and explored.
Confirmation Classes
Sat., March 5, 12, 19 & 26, 10:00a.m. in Frazell Hall
Integrity Palm Beach
Sat., March 12 & April 9, 5:30 p.m.
Join St. Andrew’s LGBTQ ministry for some wine and cheese in the garden following the 4:30 p.m. service.
The Way Café
Tue., March 1 & 15, April 5 & 19, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
A delicious complimentary warm meal served for the homeless and hungry in our community. Volunteer opportunities available. Call (561) 582-6609.
Taizé Service
Sat., March 19 & April 16, 4:30 p.m.
A quiet, meditative service with prayer, music and Eucharist.
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BE SURE TO MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR...
Core Ensemble Presentation for Women's History Month!
Sunday, March 6 at 4:00p.m.
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Come to church--we'd love to see you!
Morning Prayer with Rev. Cori Olson, Mondays-Fridays, 7:30 a.m., Facebook Live
Healing Prayer and Eucharist, Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.
Saturday Eucharist 4:30 p.m., (3rd Saturday Taizé - 4th Saturday Guitar Eucharist)
Sunday Eucharist, 7:30 a.m., Rite I
Sunday Eucharist, 10:00 a.m., Rite II, livestreamed on YouTube
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Scripture Readings for March
Wish to get a leg up on the scripture readings prior to each service? All readings for the month of February are linked individually below.
March 6: Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 Romans 10:8b-13 Luke 4:1-13
March 13: Genesis 15:1-12,17-18 Psalm 27 Philippians 3:17-4:1 Luke 13:31-35
March 20: Exodus 3:1-15 Psalm 63:1-8 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Luke 13:1-9
March 27: Joshua 5:9-12 Psalm 32 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
The links are provided by the website www.TheLectionaryPage.net. Visit the page and you'll find readings for the rest of the year, but we'll continue to link them here each month!
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FROM THE OFFICE...
We will be accepting donations towards Easter Flowers from Sunday March 6 through
Sunday April 10.
Please be sure to attach any remembrances or messages with your payment. Thank you!
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