Saint Andrew's
Annual Events
The following events usually occur on an annual
basis at Saint Andrew's. The information gives what happened at the last
event. The dates stay pretty consistent from year to year.
January
Annual Meeting
February
Valentine's Potluck
Senior High EYC Conference
March
New Beginnings
Lent
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
(Tuesday Before Ash Wednesday)
Stations of the Cross
(Every Friday During Lent)
Lenten Soup & Salad Suppers
(Every Wednesday During Lent)
Early Spring (March, April or May)
Treasurer's Workshop
Vestry Academy
May
Acolyte Festival
Youth Sunday
June - August
Saint Crispin's Youth Summer Camp
August
Rally Day
September
Choir Rehearsals
October
Inquirer's Class
Animal Blessing
Halloween Costume Party
November
Canterbury Thanksgiving Dinner
December
Christmas Arts & Craft Fair
Service of Advent Lessons and Carols
Angelic
Affair
Bishop's Annual Visit
Hanging of the Greens
Children Christmas Service
Festival Eucharist
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Saint Andrew's
Annual Meeting*
Usually the Third Sunday in January following the 10:30 am Service
*Also listed on the
Vestry Page.
The Saint Andrew's Annual Meeting is held each year in
January following the Pot - Luck Luncheon after the 10:30 am Sunday Service.
The Annual Meeting is held to elect Vestry Members, pass the
annual budget and discuss other important business of Saint Andrew's.
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Ministry of Evangelism
and Renewal
Valentine's Potluck Luncheon*
11:45 am Sunday in
February
*Also listed on the
Ministry of Evangelism Page.
The Ministry of Evangelism sponsors
The Saint Valentine Potluck Luncheon
We invite everyone to bring a
red-colored or heart-shaped dish to share.
The Ministry of Evangelism also asks for volunteers to help decorate the
Parish Hall for the
potluck on Sunday. We begin decorating at 7:00
pm on Saturday evening. Cookies and punch will be
provided.
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Senior High EYC Conference*
February
*Also listed on the
EYC Page.
The Senior High EYC Conference is held each year hosted by an Episcopal Church
in Oklahoma.
The
conference is for all youth in grades 9 - 12. Please see any of the youth
leaders for further information.
* * *
New Beginnings*
April
Saint Crispin's Conference Center
*Also listed on the
EYC Page.
New Beginnings is a retreat weekend for junior high youth. It is somewhat
like Happenings and Cursillo, primarily led by junior and senior high youth and
focuses on relationships young teenagers have with their friends, family, self,
and God.
For more information,
please contact:
Georgia Henry
918-832-0724.
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper*
Tuesday Before Ash Wednesday
*Also listed under
Parish Life Page.
Saint Andrew's Shrove Tuesday
"All You Can Eat" Pancake Supper
is held each year in the Parish Hall on Shrove Tuesday.
Join us for this year's Shrove Tuesday for our traditional
"All You Can
Eat" Pancake Supper hosted by the youth of the church. The feast will be
held from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm with the cost of $2.50 for
adults (ages 12 and above) and $1.75 for youth (under the age of 12).
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Lenten
Soup 'n Salad Suppers*
Wednesday Evenings
During Lent
*Also listed on the
Parish Life Page.
Every year during Lent, Saint Andrew's sponsors the Lenten Soup 'n Salad
Suppers.
The suppers begin at 5:30 pm and the programs concludes at 7:00 pm.
A donation of $2.00 for the meal is appreciated. The final Wednesday
in Lent will be the Seder Meal.
Come join us during Lent for a wonderful mix of Soup,
Salads and Programs.
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Stations of the Cross
Fridays
During Lent
During the Middle Ages, the practice of going on a
pilgrimage to Jerusalem and following the path of Jesus' journey to the
cross became a very popular Lenten devotion.
Join us every Friday during Lent for Stations of the
Cross, a service in which the stations are visited in turn with a pause
for a reading, a versicle and response, and a collect. This service
begins at 12:10 and lasts about 30 minutes.
* * *
Treasurer's Workshop*
Friday - Saturday
Early Spring
Saint Crispin's Conference Center
*Also listed on the Vestry page.
The Treasurer's Workshop is held on Friday evening, continue on Saturday
morning and then join the Vestry Academy.
* * *
Vestry Academy*
Saturday
Early Spring
10:00 am to 3:30
Saint Crispin's Conference Center
*Also listed on the
Vestry page.
The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma sponsors the Vestry Academy at Saint Crispin's
every Spring.
All Vestry members are encouraged to attend this one day seminar. It is a great opportunity to learn more
about your responsibilities, obtain resource information and meet other vestry
members from across the state.
* * *
Acolyte Festival*
*Also listed on the
Acolyte Page.
Saturday in April
The Acolyte Festival is held each year to provide
recognition and supplemental training for the Acolytes and Acolyte Masters
throughout Oklahoma.
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Saint Andrew's
Celebrates
Youth Sunday and
the High School Graduates*
*Also listed on the
EYC Page.
Sunday in May
Every May, Saint Andrew's honors their High School
Graduates during Youth Sunday at the 10:30 Service.
We have a
wonderful Pot-Luck Breakfast with the Graduating Seniors sitting at the head
Table.
Congratulation Graduating Seniors and Good Luck in your
College Years.
* * *
Saint Crispin's Summer
Camp Dates*
Saint Crispin's Conference Center
*Also listed on the
EYC Page.
Every Summer, Saint Crispin's hosts summer
camps for the youth of Oklahoma.
Click Here To go to the
Saint Crispin's Conference Center's
Web Site for Current Summer Camp Dates.
Senior High
Grades 8 & 9
Grades 6 & 7
Grades 3, 4, & 5
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Rally Day*
Sunday in August
*Also listed on the
Ministry of Education Page.
Saint Andrew's hosts their Annual Rally Day right before the
beginning of school each Fall.
If you missed out on Rally
Day, you can still get involved.
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Saint Andrew's Choir
Sings at the Sunday 10:30 am Services*
*Also See the
Choir Page.
The Choir and Organist at Saint Andrew's provides beautiful
music at our 10:30 Services.
They usually take a sabbatical during the
summer months.
Rehearsals Usually Begin
in early September
on Wednesday Evenings
in the
Parish Hall
New singers are always welcome.
If you would like to join the Choir, please contact:
Gerry Frank
405-744-8985.
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Sunday in October
Inquirer's Class begins at 9:15 am on Sunday mornings.
This is a great chance for everyone to learn more about the Episcopal Church and
Faith.
We hope to see you there.
* * *
Saint Francis Day
Celebration*
4:00 pm Sunday in
October
*Also Listed on the
Worship Page.
Every October, the annual
Saint Francis Day
Celebration occurs in Saint
Andrew's Courtyard on Sunday afternoon at 4:00 pm. We bless our
animals in honor of the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi. Saint
Francis of Assisi is remembered for his faith and his love for God's
creation.
Everyone is welcome to join us and to bring their pet(s)
for their annual blessing.
If you missed us this year, we look forward to seeing you
next year on this joyous date.
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Halloween Costume Party*
Sunday before Halloween in
October
6:00 pm
In The Parish Hall
*Also listed on the
Parish Life Page.
Every Halloween Season, Saint Andrew's sponsors a Halloween Party for
the children, adults and friends of Saint Andrew's members.
The Halloween Party is always a big success. Many
adults and children alike come dressed up in costume and participate in the
many games and festival.
Many prizes are won by all in the Halloween cake walks and games.
Saint Andrew's wants to Thank everyone who come and participate, help
with decorating and assist with the games. We especially want to
Thank all of the wonderful cooks who make the delicious treats for the cake
walks.
It is always a SPOOKtacular Event!
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Canterbury's Thanksgiving Dinner
The Sunday before Thanksgiving
in
November
6:00 pm in the
Parish Hall
The OSU Canterbury Students and York Fellowship hosts their
annual Thanksgiving Dinner with all the "fixings" for the members of
Saint Andrew's Church.
Invitations are also extended to everyone who would like to
share in the fellowship with the students.
The Dinner is usually held the Sunday before Thanksgiving.
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Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church
Annual
Christmas
Festival*
First Saturday
In December
*For more information,
see the Arts & Crafts Fair page.
Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church holds an Arts & Craft Show
every December.
The Christmas Festival is always the
first Saturday in December.
The Festivals began in 1975 to provide local artisans and craft
people a place to sell their creations. The Festivals have become very popular
to all involved. If you have not been to one, make plans to visit the next
Saint Andrew's Christmas Festival.
Please contact
the church office
for Booth Reservation at
405-372-3357
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Advent Service of Lessons &
Carols
Early December
at the
10:30 Service
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Angelic Affair
6:30 pm at
Meditations
The Angelic Affair is the Christmas Dinner held every other
year for the women of Saint Andrew's.
Reservations must be made by December 01. Tickets are
$11.00 each.
Please contact Debi Hodson at the Church Office.
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Bishop's Annual Visitation
Sunday in December
The Bishop makes his annual visit to Saint Andrew's in December.
The Bishop presides over the 10:30 am service of Confirmation.
There is a reception for him and those confirmed after 10:30 service in
the Parish Hall.
Click Here To View
Photos of Visits
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Hanging of the Greens
9:00 am
Christmas Eve
This is when we decorate the church for the Christmas
Services.
Come join us in the fun activities.
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Children's Christmas Service
4:00 pm
Christmas Eve
This service is for the children and young in heart.
Come join us for a special service.
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Festival Eucharist
10:30 pm
Christmas Eve
This is Saint Andrew's Christmas Eve Service.
This is a special service you should not miss.
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