ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

17 SOUTH AVENUE

BEACON, NY 12508

ph: rectory 845-831-1369

A Word About Saint Andrew’s

Saint Andrew's is an Episcopal parish within the Diocese of New York. It is a vibrant community that celebrates the faith and sacraments entrusted to us by the Apostles, in the boundless freedom of the Gospel of grace. Our bishop is the Rt. Rev. Mark S. Sisk. Our Coadjutor elect is The Rev. Andrew M. L. Dietsche.

The source and summit of our common life in the Spirit is our weekly celebration of the Holy Eucharist wherein the one enduring sacrifice of Christ is made present and effective in our lives.

All baptized persons who discern the Eucharist to be a sharing in the body and blood of the Risen Christ are invited to join in the reception of Holy Communion.

The members of our parish come from a wide variety of religious traditions within the Christian family.

At Saint Andrew's all are accepted as they are and no one is judged.

The faith family at Saint Andrew's makes every effort to be welcoming and embracing. All parishioners contribute their time and talents to the nurture and support of our fellowship in Christ and maintenance of the historic and beautiful sanctuary in which we gather for worship.

Our faith family is committed to serving the needs of those who live on the social and economic margins of society. Parish outreach efforts are directed toward the hungry and the homeless in the wider community.

The parish operates a Food Pantry and provides planting space for the Beacon Community Garden Project.

The Parish also hosts BOCES sponsored ESL and GED programs.

The parish provides meetipace for AA and NA Twelve Step Programs.

If you would be a first time visitor, please know that you are most welcome. If you have visited with us before, we would be truly happy to see you again. If you are a believer looking for a faith family that you might call home, please know that we already embrace you as a sister or brother in Christ. If you are searching for God or a deeper knowledge of God, please know that you are not alone.

All Year the services are

9:00 am Holy Eucharist with Sermon

Coffee Fellowship in the undercroft following service

St. Andrew's is Handicap Accessible

Mission Statement

Saint Andrew’s is a diverse and inclusive family if believers called to follow Christ, Our Lord, on a journey of faith. Our mission is to:

+ Gather together to give thanks to God

+ Seek renewal

+ Share hope and faith

+ Provide time, talent and treasure for the enrichment of our community, bearing witness to God’s love.

Parish Clergy Team

Rectory 845-831-1369

The Rev. Fred Cartier supply priest

Deacon Vonnie Hubbard Cell 914-213-2947

E-Mail: mavhubbard@msn.com

Parish Lay Leadership Team

Ron Brereton: Senior Warden, Property Oversight

em: rvb59@aol.com ph: 845-242-2027

Michele Jackson: Junior Warden, Finance and Evangelism Oversight

em: mybelle1961@yahoo.com. ph 845-831-4905

Vestry

George McKenzie: Parish Life & Fellowship Oversight

Gene Aiken: Communications Oversight

Stephanie Serrette: Administration Oversight

Douglas Jackson: Clerk of Vestry/Liturgy & Worship Oversight

Meg Rasmussen: Treasurer

Mary Crabb: Outreach

Committee Heads

Women's Ministry President:

Men's Ministry President: Richard Kincaid

em: Hookrichie@aol.com. ph 845-221-3193

Music Director:

Adam Yaun

Altar Guild Chair: Marie Milligan

em: mmill58@yahoo.com. ph 845-440-6945

Hospitality Chair : Mickie McKenzie

em: mckenzie1938@msn.com. ph 845-838-4617

Evangelism Chair: Laura Exum

em: exumlj@yahoo.com. ph 845-831-4482