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ABOUT US
The Church of St. Andrew
the Apostle draws worshippers from all around the greater Hartford area, and
especially from Rocky Hill and its surrounding towns. A number of parishioners travel even farther to be part of our
loving family. We have nearly 400 members,
with over 150 pledging households and 72 children enrolled in our Sunday
school.
We host a variety of programs and activities for all ages
that offer our members many ministries. Some are listed on the back, along with
the persons you can contact if youd like to join. Some of our most popular ministries are Youth Education and
Community Outreach. We love helping our
children grow into Christian adults and offer an active Sunday school and
senior and Junior Youth Groups. Many
parishioners join in our Community Outreach, featuring our Field of Dreams
garden where we grow tons of food each year for area soup kitchens.
For the past few years, The Church of St. Andrew the Apostle has been one of the fastest growing Episcopal parishes in the state. We must be doing something right! We hope you have the chance to experience it for yourself.
Our church was conceived on April 6,
1960, when eleven men and women met with then Reverend Edward H. Cook and
agreed to start a Mission in Rocky Hill, originally called "Grace
Church". A canvass was conducted
throughout the town, and on May 8, 1960, nearly 100 men, women and children gathered
for services held in the Stevens School cafeteria. The name was soon changed to The Church of St. Andrew the
Apostle.
The driving force of the founders
was their commitment to the belief that their church would exist, regardless of
whether they had a building or not.
They felt that people should worship and serve the Lord together
wherever they are. Although today we
have a beautiful church building that original belief and spirit lives on. Fellowship has marked the Church of St.
Andrew the Apostle since its beginning and the intense sense of family shared
by its members that crosses all physical boundaries thrives. To read a more Complete
History.
If you are visiting the Rocky Hill area, we hope you will
join us on Sundays and other holy days.
If you are new to the area or just looking for a church home in this
area, we hope you will consider The Church of Saint Andrew the Apostle. If you would like our prayers, a visit from
the Rector or a member of the parish, more information on activities, or a copy
of our newsletter, The Messenger,
please fill out a Newcomers Card.
Youll find one conveniently located in each pew or at the back of the
church.
All are welcome to join us at The
Church of St. Andrew the Apostle and to receive the Eucharist. If you are baptized, you are already a
member of the Church, the Body of Christ.
However, "joining the church" can also mean belonging to a
particular denomination or parish.
If you are baptized and wish to
become an Episcopalian, you may be confirmed in the Episcopal Church. The Bishop administers confirmation. Persons who have been confirmed in other
Catholic tradition churches are received by the Bishop into the Episcopal
Church. If you or someone in your family
wishes to be baptized or confirmed, please contact the rector.
Current members of other Episcopal
parishes wishing to join our congregation need only transfer their letter of
membership from their previous parish to The Church of St. Andrew the Apostle.
As in many Episcopal churches, we celebrate the Holy
Eucharist twice on most Sundays, with one service on Sundays during the
summer. Special services are also
provided for holy days and other occasions. Please feel free to join us at
whichever time is most convenient for you.
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist - Rite I
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist - Choir
9:00 a.m. Holy
Eucharist
Nursery care
is offered for children up through three years of age. Sunday School runs through the school year
on most Sundays starting at 10:15 a.m. for children from pre-K through 8th
grade. Older teens can take part in special
programs and help conduct the church services.
Rector
The Rev. William P. Veinot
Rectory Phone (860) 257-1267
E-mail: rector@thechurchofstandrew.org
Parish Office and Contact Information
331 Orchard Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Parish Phone (860) 529-7622
Fax (860)
Web Site: www.thechurchofstandrew.org
Office
E-Mail: office@thechurchofstandrew.org
Administration - Pam Makwinski
Sexton - Dave Wing
Vestry and Officers
Dick Manwaring, Sr. Warden (860) 529-1372 Eric
Christensen, Jr. Warden (860) 257-1299 Bev
Timms, Clerk (860) 529-5563 Cindy
Hursty, Treasurer (860) 563-8162 Joan
DOnofrio (860) 721-7191 Bob
Christensen (860) 257-7372 Cindy
Kershaw (860) 526-3730 Michael Cannata
(860) 345-9238 Jeanne Cathcart
(860) 563-0531 Gail Ferris
(860) 635-1788 Patrick Curry
(860) 632-8960 Liz Irace
(860) 563-9824
Mark Makwinski
(860) 635-4181
Ministries At St. Andrews
Altar Guild Judy Glynn
Chalice Bearers/Lay Readers Pam Makwinski
Choir/adult Brian Frazier
Music Director Brian Frazier
Choir/cherub Laura Brainerd
Choir/junior Gale Anderson
Coffee Hour Jan Moran
Counters Ralph Husband
Episcopal Church Women Judy Glynn
Finance Committee Ralph Husband, Dick
Manwaring, Cindy Hursty
Field of
Grounds/Facilities Eric Christensen, Larry
Anderson
Infant Care Lisa Slavin
Senior Youth Group Rick and Mary Manwaring
Messenger (newsletter) Pam Makwinski
Welcoming/Inviting Cindy Kershaw
Oblation Bearers Pam Makwinski
Pastoral Counseling Father Bill
Weekly Prayer Chain Cathy Markiewicz
Pumpkinfest The Bombacis
Stewardship Tom Slavin
Sunday School Wendy Veinot
Tag Sale John Mitchell
Ushers Lisa Durland-Cowles
Web Site Ralph Hursty
Worship Committee Dept Heads and
Laity