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drawn back, Miklos Rosa’s power musical score poured forth. The first image on the screen was Michael An-gelo’s painting from the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel of God touching Adam, giving him life. As the four hour movie, complete with intermission, told the story of Ben Hur, to say I was enthralled, would be an understate-ment. Oh yes, I had been interested in things about God and Jesus before, even other biblical movies, but nothing had impressed me like this. When the movie ended the packed audience walked out in silence; one of those times when people seem to feel as though it would be disrespectful to even talk. That night I didn’t sleep very well, because I just couldn’t stop thinking about the power of this movie. Yes, I knew it was a fictional story written about the time of Christ, but it still drew me in in a way that to this day is somewhat of a mys-tery to me. All I can tell you is that it touched the (cont’d Pg. 2)

When I was a young teen-ager my mother bought me a book she had found in an antique shop. Pub-lished in 1880, inside the cover was a note, hand-written in 1886. It reads: “In a little conversation between Gen. Lew Wallace and Robert Ingersoll upon religious topics, Mr. Ingersoll told of his unbelief and turning to Gen. Wallace asked him what he believed about these things. Mr. Wallace said he was not then prepared to say but would give him his views in the future; which he did in the form of this wonderful book, Ben Hur”. I don’t think I ever really read the book through, but I have always cherished it and its story. Just recently I heard that they are making a remake of the movie “Ben Hur”. It will be a mini se-ries for television. And while I think that’s wonder-ful, I’m not sure that anyone can ever take the place of Charlton Heston when it comes to the version of Ben Hur that resides in my heart and head; the movie spec-tacular that was released in 1960. Although I was just a kid I was old enough to re-

ally pay attention, and it was a BIG event. It opened in my hometown in the new “Capri Theater”; the first movie to be shown

there. Tickets were by res-ervation only and every night was virtually sold out as soon as it was advertised. All the seats in the theater were white leatherette trimmed in royal blue fabric. The curtains covering the wide screen were sheer pale blue; so sheer they seemed to stir a bit as people were escorted to their seats by young tuxedoed ushers. As the lights dimmed and the sheer curtains seemed to take flight as they were

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depth of my heart and soul. I think in a way I fell in love with God that night, if such a thing is possible. And as I think about the power that movie had upon me all those years ago I feel that if it hadn’t been for that night it is quite possible I might not have ever felt God’s call to be a priest. After I saw Ben Hur 36 times I stopped counting. Many powerful lines from it are etched into my being. So I’m not sure if I could watch a made for TV mini series. Charl-ton Heston is the only one who ‘fits’ the part for me, as well as many other things about that particular movie. I don’t know what made me so open to that profound moment in my life. But I know it is possible for anyone to be touched by the living God no matter the venue, no matter the century. And I am grateful that General Lew Wallace was open to such a moment for without that being true I doubt the book would have ever been written. Of course it doesn’t take a book or a movie spectacular to be deeply touched by God, but it does take openness to God’s presence and power; especially in the lit-urgies of Holy Week which, by the grace of God, we are given -- that we might know how wondrous is this God who loves us so deeply. Faithfully, Mother Bennett++

Colors of the Lent – Easter Season The colors of vestments and altar hangings symbolize the moods of the various sea-sons and principal feast days of the Church. These colors enrich the worship setting and focus and prepare the worshippers for the celebration. Ash Wednesday marks a change of mood to one of solemn preparation for Easter. Purple or violet are the penitential colors for Lent, but change for the dramatic events of Holy Week. Palm Sunday is celebrated with red; Holy Thursday with white; and Good Friday with red. White or gold highlights the Easter and Ascension celebrations. Red reminds us of the

tongues of fire reported on the first Pentecost, and green is the color for the long sea-son of Christian growth following Pentecost.

Ruminations from the Rector

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A very heartfelt ‘thank you’ to the Men of St. Andrew’s who again this year provided a wonderful Shrove Tuesday pancake supper. The smells that waft through the parish hall and beyond linger to the point that it makes any kind of fasting, even on Ash Wednesday, very difficult ! Thanks men! As you will have no doubt seen in the Sunday bulletin, the Vestry elected Larry Reader to serve as Par-ish Warden for the upcoming year. Thank you Matt (Warren) for faithfully serving in 2012. Marian Smithson was elected Treasurer (thank you Marian for your willingness to serve again !) and Donna Ireland was elected Clerk of the Vestry. New Vestry members, Liz Edwards, Elizabeth Donald, and of course Larry Reader, serving on Vestry for the second time, took an active participating role in the first Vestry meeting of the newly seated Vestry. I felt a lot of confidence in the entire Vestry as we worked together. Thank you to Fr. Pence for celebrating the noon Ash Wednesday Eucharist and also to Fr. Hoffman who concelebrated the 7pm Ash Wednesday Eucharist with me. It was a very meaningful day and I look forward to the remainder of Lent and Holy Week; and hope that everyone will take advantage of the educational and worship opportunities that this wonderful parish offers in the remainder of Lent and Ho-ly Week. VLB+

From the Senior Warden I’d like to thank Mother Bennett for asking me to serve as Rector’s Warden at St. Andrew’s this year. I have been on the vestry many times in my 16 years here, but never as Senior Warden. I’m grateful to have been asked to serve during her resignation, an important time of transition for the Parish. I know there are many questions about finding a replacement for Mother Bennett. Should we hire an interim rector? Who will be on the search committee? How long will it take? Those are questions the Vestry has not discussed yet, but will in the near future. Someone who knows a great deal about the process, and who has offered as much help and advice as we need, is Bishop Daniel Martins. In fact, the Bishop has agreed to meet with parishioners during coffee hour when he makes his annual visit to St. Andrew’s April 7. At that meeting, the Bishop will discuss the transition, and answer any ques-tions you have about the search for a new Rector. In the meantime, I think it’s important for us to enjoy these final few months with Ginny, to show her our appreciation and to say goodbye without being distracted. She is the only priest I have known at St. Andrew’s, and will be missed. One thing I can promise – the search for her replace-ment, which may be a long one, will be as open as possible. My goal as Senior Warden is very simple: to assist in finding the right person to serve as the Rector for this Parish. There are many complicat-ed steps we will have to take together in the next year, but it is my hope all of them will be taken with that one goal in mind. Please feel free to contact me at (618) 558-4949 or [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. Tom Atwood, Senior Warden

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Lay Ministers March 28

Maundy Thursday

March 29

Good Friday

March 30

Easter Vigil

Altar Guild Donna Ireland

Cindy Yelverton

Barb Hosier

Donna Ireland Donna Ireland

Georgia Rhea

Jennifer Warren

Crucifer/Server

Book Bearer

Torch Bearer

Drew Berger

Lindsey Gillaspie

Samantha Berger

Cole Filges

None James Sauermann

Adam Douglas

Heather Douglas

Allyson Douglas

Flower Guild Christa Kelley None All Altar Guild Members

Lector/

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Thurifer

Kevin Babb

Macie Boyd

Keith Dudding

Paula Travis

Matt Warren

Elizabeth Edwards

George Soule

Readings Exodus 12:1-4, 11-14

1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Isaiah 52:13-53:12

Hebrews 10:16-25

Exodus 14:10-15:1

Ezekiel 37:1-14

Romans 6:3-11

Ushers Matthew Warren

Jennifer Warren

George Edwards

Elizabeth Edwards

Matthew Warren

Jennifer Warren

Lay Schedule – Holy Week and Easter Vigil

In the 1960s Fr. Malcolm Boyd wrote a book that served as a guide for the Christian dimension of

the counter-culture movement: Are You Running With Me, Jesus? For centuries, the Church had

catechized people in understanding Jesus as the Way (and the Truth and the Life), but the new fo-

cus was on me as the standard for thought and action.

In the ancient devotion sometimes called The Way of the Cross, spiritual pilgrims make the oppor-

tunity to trek with Jesus the excruciatingly lonely – and painful – path from Pilate to Golgotha.

And so the question is: Can I go with you, Jesus? Lord, let me be with you as you stumble and fal-

ter and fall and crawl toward your redemptive sacrifice. It’s yours, Lord Jesus, not mine. Let me

come with you.

Stations of the Cross will be held in the Sanctuary on Friday, March 15 at 12:15 pm and Friday,

March 22 at 7 pm.

Father Arnold Hoffman

Stations of the Cross - Fr. Hoffman

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Financial News

Both the Parochial Report to the National Church and the 2013 Financial

Statement to the Diocese were submitted by the March 1 deadline. As ex-

pected, an additional $1,309 was owed to the Diocese, based on 15% of the

2012 general operating income received.

So, although the end of year report provided at the Annual Meeting showed a smaller deficit for

2012, the payment of the additional diocesan assessment and the late cashing of a check for a 2012

property insurance billing for the fourth quarter resulted in our final balance being a negative

$3,810.46 for 2012 which will be covered for the time being by a transfer from the Harmon Fund.

The final financial report submitted to the Diocese of Springfield appears below and on the follow-

ing page.

Marian Smithson, Parish Treasurer

STATEMENT OF CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS

For the 2012 Fiscal Year (including 2012 payments in 2013)

Receipts

General Purposes

Plate offerings $ 1,721.50

Pledge payments $ 173,972.64

Unpledged gifts $ 6,359.00

Holiday offerings $ 2,073.88

Miscellaneous $ 486.78

Rental Income $ -

Other income - Fundraisers $ 8,069.93

Interest $ 2,710.14

Sub Total $ 195,393.87

Special Purposes

Gifts for outreach & mission programs $ 3,137.00

Offerings for transmittal to other organizations $ 922.00

Sub Total $ 4,059.00

Total receipts $ 199,452.87

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Financial News (Cont’d)

Disbursements

Church Program

Diocesan Pledge $ 29,309.00

Transmittal of special offerings (UTO, Bishop DF) $ 850.00

Outreach from budget & gifts $ 3,005.57

Sub Total $ 33,164.57

Parish or Mission Purposes

Advertising - Yellow Page & Newspaper $ 2,168.00

Altar Supplies $ 209.16

Bank Charges $ 302.50

Christian Education $ 457.10

Fire inspection $ -

Insurance: Property, Workmen C., Clergy Medical $ 19,909.72

Maintenance & Repair $ 6,529.90

Mortgage $ 8,750.04

Music and choir $ 378.95

Office (copier lease, supplies, postage, technology) $ 4,551.17

Parish Life $ 100.00

Pension premiums, Clergy $ 10,529.64

Phone, DSL line $ 1,841.54

Printed materials $ 726.21

Utilities $ 10,207.94

Salary - Child Care workers $ 562.50

Salary - Clergy stipend, housing, auto, education $ 61,544.40

Salary - Organist /Choirmaster $ 14,904.00

Salary - Parish Administrator $ 16,874.00

Salary - Sextons $ 5,431.20

Salary - Supply / Asstg Priest $ 500.00

Salary - Supply Organist $ 300.00

Salary - IL/FICA/Medicare matching $ 2,929.29

Salary - Payroll Services via Paychex $ 391.70

Sub Total $ 170,098.76

Total Disbursements $ 203,263.33

Balance of Receipts less Disbursements ($ 3,810.46)

Spring Forward on March 10!

March Event

Growing up in Rhodesia before and during the Transition to Zimbabwe, Tuesday March 5, 7:00 pm in

Pearson Hall – Our very own Mary Follwell, who spent a lifetime in Rhodesia before the

political and economic collapse and agonizing rebirth of a nation, will share her experiences

of the good, bad, sorrowful and often painful journey of Rhodesia to Zimbabwe. This is a

rare opportunity to experience the often heart-rending story of the formation of a new

country through the eyes of someone who lived it. Bring your friends and family and re-live

a part of history concerning a volatile and embryonic continent that few of us have direct

knowledge of. See you there.

February Events

February 2013 was a banner month for ECW. The Reverend Pamela Do-

lan directed our Second Annual ECW Lenten Retreat. Her program was

titled Holy Tears: Exploring the Gift of Weeping and was attended by more than

40 people. The experience afforded those present with a unique oppor-

tunity to explore and share our individual, collective, spiritual and emotion-

al journey through life, and learn to nurture our inner holy flame.

In the April Shield, look for a summary of the retreat and our associated experiences. Our

special thanks to Reverend Dolan for sharing her time, her own spiritual journey, her wis-

dom and knowledge with all of us. I would also like to thank everyone who attended and

helped with the organization of the event.

For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Mathew 18:20

In early February, ECW also got together to celebrate Mardi Gras with laughter, good wine

and chocolate cheese (and more!), and delight in each other and life in general!! Good

memories!

Nancy Dickens, ECW President

Don’t forget to turn your clock up one hour on Saturday night,

March 9, as Daylight Savings time returns on Sunday, March 10.

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Pancake Supper a Success!

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This year’s Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper was again a huge success. We took in $883 with a net profit of $650. This almost matched our record setting profit of $656 for the 2012 pancake supper.

Again, we had a terrific team of hard working men and women parishioners who participated in the plan-ning, purchasing supplies, tickets, publicity, setting up the parish hall, cooking, serving, and cleanup.

Thank you everyone for your outstanding support – we look forward to another great year in 2014.

The Men of St. Andrew’s (The Men’s Group)

Quilt Show will Return in 2014 St. Andrew’s 2nd Annual Quilt Show drew 92 entries -- more than last year -- and proved to be an effective community outreach tool for our parish. Co-Chair Liz Edwards indicated several families indicated that af-ter being greeted in such a friendly way that they would consider coming to St. Andrew’s to see if it would be a good fit for a home church.

Admission sales weren’t as good as hoped for but interest was high among quilters, especially those who participated in the photo challenge.

The Co-Chairs -- Liz Edwards, Pat Davis, Velma Schmidt, Sherry Turpenoff and LaVernn Wilson -- plan to continue the show in 2014.

Thanks to everyone who assisted with this event!.

Mayfest Plans Underway Mayfest Co-Chairs Mary Caspers, Sandy Cooper and Velma Schmidt, as well as Ken Kelley, Men’s Group Food Coordinator and Marian Smithson and Nancy Bracey, Publicity Chairs, have begun planning meetings for this year’s Mayfest on Saturday, May 4, 9 am to 4 pm. Cindy Reinhardt, Coordinator of the Mayfest Book Sale, indicates there will be a wealth of books this year as major contributions have already come from Afterwords Book Store when it closed. The undercroft has tables stacked with books -- in need of sorting and pricing. A Book Preview will be held on the Friday evening before Mayfest again this year. Contact Cindy if you can help with the book sale preparations. Helps is also needed for soliciting raffle prizes and signup for volunteers began in late February. The call for vendors will go out shortly. If you have suggestions for quality artisans from the area who would like to have a booth at Mayfest, contact Velma Schmidt. The food menu for this year has been determined -- no beer sales but there will be brats, burgers, hot dogs and pulled pork in addition to Christa Kelley’s homemade kraut and desserts from the Relay for Life booth. Be sure to mark your calendar for this fun parish and community event!

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March at a Glance

First Tuesday Eucharist (with Unction) March 5, 10:00 am, Father Pence Preacher

and Celebrant

Julian of Norwich prayer Group, every Tuesday at 10:00 am. Prayer group follows

the first Tuesday Eucharist on March 5.

Card Group Saturday, March 9, 6:00 pm, home of Gail Wojtowicz and Macie Boyd,

133 Cottage Drive, Edwardsville. RSVP to [email protected].

XYZ Luncheon Tuesday, March 12, 11:30 am, Alfonzo’s Pizzeria, 2 Schiber Court

Maryville.

Parish Life Committee March 18, at 7:15 pm, Parish Library

Glen Ed Food Pantry: During March, St. Andrew’s Outreach Committee is collecting

canned fruit, cereal, catsup, pasta sauce, baked beans, peas, canned meat, canned pota-

toes, Stove Top Stuffing, Ramen Noodles, personal hygiene items, liquid laundry deter-

gent and gently used blankets. Donations may be placed in the basket at the rear en-

trance to Pearson Hall.

St. Andrew’s Book Group has chosen The Round House by Louise Erdrich as the book to be discussed at its next meeting: Monday, March 11, from 1 - 2pm. (The book group meets in the parish library the second Monday of the month.) The Round House, a New York Times Bestseller, bears witness to the realities of contem-porary life in a community where Ojibwe and white live uneasily together. Author Er-drich transports readers to the Objiwe reservation in North Dakota and exquisitely tells the story of a boy on the cusp of manhood who seeks justice and understanding in the wake of a terrible crime that forever transforms his family. St. Andrew’s Book Group extends a warm welcome to all to join us for good books, good company and thought-provoking discussions. For more information about St. An-drew’s Book Group, please contact Nancy Bracey, 343-3057. Nancy Bracey, Coordinator

Book Group: The Round House

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Outreach Committee Projects for 2013

Project Dates Donations needed Contact Person

Souper Bowl Sunday January Canned soup for local Pantry JoAnn Nabe

Relay for Life May Sponsor donations Eliz. Donald

Arms of Love Collection May 19-June 9 Baby clothing, bedding, other Mary Bohn

Arms of Love Baby Shower June 9 Baby Clothing, bedding, other Committee

School Supply Collection July 1 - 14 School supplies, $ donations Velma Schmidt

Personal Care Collection August Personal care items Pat Rudloff

Shoe Collection August - September Used tennis shoes or sneakers Fredna Scroggins

Alton Mental Health Center October Personal items Pat Rudloff

Care Packages for Troops March 17 and NA Mary Bohn

November 11 Nancy Dickens

Meals on Wheels September Deliver meals to community JoAnn Nabe

Angel Tree Gifts Dec. 2 - 17 Christmas gifts to families in need Outreach Committee

Habitat for Humanity Ongoing Work at Habitat sites Karen Geldert

Scrip Program Ongoing Purchase of scrip cards JoAnn Nabe

Fredna Scroggins

Glen Ed Pantry collection Ongoing Food items Mary Bohn

Easter will be here in late March. If you are someone who makes Easter baskets for your children or grand-children and you are not really comfortable with chocolate bunnies, peeps, or other sources of sugar, you might want to think about a gift card placed in a plastic egg instead.

Depending on the age of the recipient, appropriate cards are readily available. Consider these; iTunes, Toys R Us, Disney, Build a Bear, Dave and Busters, Taco Bell, American Girl, Cabelas, REI, Sports Authority…. Of course, all of the major retailers are also available. Stop by the Scrip Table on Sunday after the service and place an order.

We always have cards for Dierbergs, Shop n Save, Walgreen, Kohl, Panera and Starbuck’s. All of these retail-ers enable us to make some money for S6. Andrew’s without any additional cost to you.

Fredna Scroggins, Scrip Co-Chair

Purchase Scrip Gift Cards for Easter!

For the Record

Attendance

February 3 - 85

February 10 - 86

Ash Wednesday - 88

February 17 - 84

February 24 - 98

March Birthdays

3 Olivia Hopkins

7 Jim Moseley

8 Mary Bohn

Declan Depew

14 Pat Hulme

15 Vincent Rawlings

16 Jonathan Filges

Abby Rudloff

17 Elizabeth Donald

19 Liam O’Brien

21 Christa Kelley

22 Drake Depew

Lynn Rodina

26 Georgia Rhea

30 Sarah Turner

31 Ione Pence

The Shield

The official publication of St. Andrew’s

Episcopal Church.

Henry Evans, Editor

You are invited to submit material to the

editor for publication consideration.

Material and calendar items should be e-

mailed to [email protected]

April issue deadline – March15.

Parish E-Notices

Informal notices to the parish can be sent

via email by Marian Smithson, Chair of

the Communications Committee. Re-

quests for e-notices should usually be

made three days in advance of the desired

distribution date. Email Marian at

[email protected] .

Spring Events Spring Events Spring Events

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FFFri., Sat., Sun., March 1-2-3 St. Andrew’s Quilt & Fabric Arts Show; 10 am - 6 pm Friday;

10 am - 4 pm Saturday; 12 pm - 4 pm Sunday.

TTTuesday, March 5 ECW: Mary Follwell presentation at 7 pm in Pearson Hall

TTTuesday, March 5 1st Tuesday Eucharist, 10:00 am - Fr. Pence, Celebrant and Preacher

WWWednesday, March 6 Lenten Wednesday, 6 pm Eucharist, followed by 6:35 pm

potluck soup dinner and 7:15 class

WWWednesday, March 13 Lenten Wednesday, 6 pm Eucharist followed by 6:35 pm

potluck soup dinner and 7:15 class

FFFriday, March 15 Stations of the Cross, 12:15pm - Fr. Arnold Hoffman, leader

FFFriday, March 22nd Stations of the Cross, 7 pm - Fr. Arnold Hoffman, leader

SSSunday, March 24 Palm Sunday, the reading of the Passion and Holy Eucharist,

8 am & 10 am

TTThursday, March 28 Maundy Thursday, stripping of the Altar, service of Darkness and

Holy Eucharist, 7 pm

FFFriday, March 29 Good Friday, the Liturgy of Good Friday and Communion from the

Reserved Sacrament, 7 pm

SSSaturday, March 30 Holy Saturday, The Great Vigil of Easter. Lighting of the New Fire

and First Eucharist of Easter at 7 pm

SSSunday, March 31 Easter Day, Holy Eucharist at 8 am and 10 am

SSSunday, April 7 Bishop’s Visitation and Confirmation, 10 am

SSSunday, April 7 Trumpet Recital, John Korak and Henry Evans, 4 pm

SSSunday, April 28 Parish Work Day to prepare the grounds for Mayfest

SSSaturday, May 4 St. Andrew’s annual Mayfest, 9 am to 4

Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church 406 Hillsboro Avenue

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The Rt. Rev. Daniel H. Martins, Bishop of Springfield

The Rev. Virginia L. Bennett, D.Min., Rector

The Rev. Canon George E. Pence, Ph.D., Assisting Priest

The Vestry Tom Atwood, Rector’s Warden

Larry Reader, Parish Warden

Nancy Dickens

Elizabeth Donald

Duane Douglas

Elizabeth Edwards

Brian Pezza

Marian Smithson

Matt Warren

Henry Evans, Parish Administrator

Marian Smithson, Parish Treasurer

Candace Sauermann, Church School Superintendent

The church office is open 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.