St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Ayer, Massachusetts

Faith, Community, and Love

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Need a ride to Sunday services or some other St. Andrew's event?
Bad weather making you nervous? Car in the shop? Given up driving? No problem!
We can help with weekly or one-time transportation. Membership Commission member Judy Adams has organized a St. Andrew's Share-A-Ride Program. Please speak with her at coffee hour after the 10:00 a.m. service on Sundays or leave a message for her at the Parish Office (978-772-2615). She will match you up with a St. Andrew's volunteer driver in your neighborhood.


Sunday, November 16, 2008

Michael W. Smith

The Twenty-seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Holy Eucharist, Rite I
8:00 a.m., The Rev. Alan B. MacKillop officiating.

Choir Practice
9:15 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Holy Eucharist, Rite II
10:00 a.m., The Rev. Alan B. MacKillop officiating.
                      Michael W. Smith, Guest Organist.
                      Kyle Bertulli, Choir Director.
                      St. Andrew's Choir.

Today, St. Andrew's will say farewell to Michael W. Smith, who has served for two years as our Minister of Music. There will be a reception in the Peabody Room after the 10:00 o'clock service.

Bethel Evangelical Free Church
Kwangchul Kim, Senior Pastor
1:00 p.m. Worship Service
2:30 p.m. Bible Study
St. Andrew's is pleased to host this new Korean-speaking congregation.
We wish them every success.


Monday, November 17, 2008

Deadline for the December issue of "The X-Press"
Send materials to Sue Ulsch, Editor

Bible Study
A timely study of I Corinthians, the pastoral letter from Paul to the Christian church in Corinth, using a study guide developed by the Santa Barbara Community Church in Santa Barbara, California. All are welcome to join us.
John Ferrillo, Moderator
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall


Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Monthly Vestry Meeting
7:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. in the Peabody Room
Members of the parish are cordially invited to attend.


Thursday, November 20, 2008

St. Andrew's Weavers
Lynn Ferrillo, Mentor
12:20 p.m. (Contact parish office for details.)

Weekly Choir Practice
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Alcoholics Anonymous - Ayer Group
Open Meeting with a Speaker, Non-Smoking
7:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall


Friday, November 21, 2008

Set Up for St. Andrew's Holiday Fair
Carolyn Smith, Coordinator
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall
We need muscle-power this morning to help set up tables and move heavy furnishings in the Parish Hall. Please contact Carolyn Smith if you can help.


Saturday, November 22, 2008

St. Andrew's Holiday Fair
Carolyn Smith, Coordinator
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall
Popular activities include: Andrew's Attic, Bakery Shoppe (Judy Veno), Craft Table (Babara Kamb), Jewelry Table (Delores Louttit & Erica McKillop), Raffle Baskets (Carolyn Smith), Silent Auction (Blanche Foss), as well as fabulous foods from our famous St. Andrew's Kitchen (Mary Medeiros, Louise Rogers, Marianne Welton & Audrey Western).

New this year: Fresh high-quality locally-grown balsam wreaths will be for sale at reasonable prices. Buy your Christmas Wreath at St. Andrew's!


Sunday, November 23, 2008

The Last Sunday after Pentecost

Commitment Sunday

Holy Eucharist, Rite I
8:00 a.m., The Rev. Alan B. MacKillop officiating.

Choir Practice
9:15 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Holy Eucharist, Rite II
10:00 a.m., The Rev. Alan B. MacKillop officiating.
                      Kyle Bertulli, Organist.
                      St. Andrew's Choir.

Bethel Evangelical Free Church
Kwangchul Kim, Senior Pastor
1:00 p.m. Worship Service
2:30 p.m. Bible Study
St. Andrew's is pleased to host this new Korean-speaking congregation.
We wish them every success.


Monday, November 24, 2008

Bible Study
A timely study of I Corinthians, the pastoral letter from Paul to the Christian church in Corinth, using a study guide developed by the Santa Barbara Community Church in Santa Barbara, California. All are welcome to join us.
John Ferrillo, Moderator
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall


Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Holy Eucharist Rite II with Healing Prayers
12:00 p.m., The Rev. Alan B. MacKillop officiating.

Thanksgiving Eve Service - Holy Eucharist Rite II
7:00 p.m., The Rev. Alan B. MacKillop officiating.


Thursday, November 27, 2008

Thanksgiving Day
The parish office will be closed today in observance of Thanksgiving Day.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Ayer Group
Open Meeting with a Speaker, Non-Smoking
7:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall


Friday, November 28, 2008

The parish office will be closed today.


Sunday, November 30, 2008

The First Sunday of Advent

Holy Eucharist, Rite I
8:00 a.m., The Rev. Alan B. MacKillop officiating.

Advent Wreath Making
Nancy Barringer, Coordinator
9:15 a.m. - 9:50 p.m. in the Parish Hall

Choir Practice
9:15 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Holy Eucharist, Rite II
10:00 a.m., The Rev. Alan B. MacKillop officiating.
                      Kyle Bertulli, Organist.
                      St. Andrew's Choir.

Bethel Evangelical Free Church
Kwangchul Kim, Senior Pastor
1:00 p.m. Worship Service
2:30 p.m. Bible Study
St. Andrew's is pleased to host this new Korean-speaking congregation.
We wish them every success.


Monday, December 1, 2008

St. Andrew Praying Before His martyrdom, an oil painting on canvas (1643) by the Italian artist Carlo Dolci (1616-1686). Legend recounts that St. Andrew fell to his knees before his cross in adoration because he was to die in the same way as Christ. In the collection of the Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery, Birmingham, England.

Feast of Saint Andrew the Apostle
Click here to read more about the life of Saint Andrew the Apostle.

Bible Study
A timely study of I Corinthians, the pastoral letter from Paul to the Christian church in Corinth, using a study guide developed by the Santa Barbara Community Church in Santa Barbara, California. All are welcome to join us.
John Ferrillo, Moderator
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall


Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Holy Eucharist Rite II with Healing Prayers
12:00 p.m., The Rev. Alan B. MacKillop officiating.


Thursday, December 4, 2008

St. Andrew's Weavers
Lynn Ferrillo, Mentor
12:20 p.m. (Contact parish office for details.)

Weekly Choir Practice
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Alcoholics Anonymous - Ayer Group
Open Meeting with a Speaker, Non-Smoking
7:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall


Sunday, December 7, 2008

The Second Sunday of Advent

Holy Eucharist, Rite I
8:00 a.m., The Rev. Alan B. MacKillop officiating.

Choir Practice
9:15 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Holy Eucharist, Rite II
10:00 a.m., The Rev. Alan B. MacKillop officiating.
                      Kyle Bertulli, Organist.
                      St. Andrew's Choir.

Bethel Evangelical Free Church
Kwangchul Kim, Senior Pastor
1:00 p.m. Worship Service
2:30 p.m. Bible Study
St. Andrew's is pleased to host this new Korean-speaking congregation.
We wish them every success.


Monday, December 8, 2008

Bible Study
A timely study of I Corinthians, the pastoral letter from Paul to the Christian church in Corinth, using a study guide developed by the Santa Barbara Community Church in Santa Barbara, California. All are welcome to join us.
John Ferrillo, Moderator
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall


Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Holy Eucharist Rite II with Healing Prayers
12:00 p.m., The Rev. Alan B. MacKillop officiating.


Thursday, December 11, 2008

St. Andrew's Weavers
Lynn Ferrillo, Mentor
12:20 p.m. (Contact parish office for details.)

Weekly Choir Practice
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Alcoholics Anonymous - Ayer Group
Open Meeting with a Speaker, Non-Smoking
7:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall


Friday, December 12, 2008

St. John's Chapel, Groton School

Chamber Music Prelude
7:00 p.m. in St. John's Chapel, Groton School
Christopher Borg, Director
A prelude of chamber music performed by the Groton School Chamber Orchestra.

Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
7:30 p.m. in St. John's Chapel, Groton School
Michael W. Smith, Organist & Choirmaster
This service, held at Groton School since 1928, celebrates the loving purpose of God from Creation through the incarnation, through the reading of lessons by local clergy and townspeople and the singing of carols by the Groton School choir and the congregation. All are welcome.


Saturday, December 13, 2008

Russian Hand Carved nativity set is comprised of painted wooden nativity figures and stable created in an artists' cooperative in Russia. Each set is an original work of art--hand carved of linden wood and meticulously hand painted in traditional Russian dress.

7th Annual "In A Manger" Exhibition
Carolyn A. Smith, Coordinator
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall
An exhibition of more than 200 Nativities Sets from around the world. The exhibit includes a wide variety of tabletop and miniature Nativities, a Christmas tree decorated with Nativity ornaments, and Nativities lent by the parishioners of St. John's Episcopal Church in Lowell. Additional Nativities will be for sale, as well as cider and homemade cookies, to benefit St. Andrew's. Everyone is welcome, especially children. Free admission.


Sunday, December 14, 2008

The Third Sunday of Advent

7th Annual "In A Manger" Exhibition
Carolyn A. Smith, Coordinator
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall
Coffee Hour will be held in the Parish Hall today after each service, so that Sunday School students and parishioners can see the exhibition before it closes today. If you lent a Nativity to the exhibition, you may pick it up after 12:30 p.m.

Holy Eucharist, Rite I
8:00 a.m., The Rev. Alan B. MacKillop officiating.

Choir Practice
9:15 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Holy Eucharist, Rite II
10:00 a.m., The Rev. Alan B. MacKillop officiating.
                      Kyle Bertulli, Organist.
                      St. Andrew's Choir.

Bethel Evangelical Free Church
Kwangchul Kim, Senior Pastor
1:00 p.m. Worship Service
2:30 p.m. Bible Study
St. Andrew's is pleased to host this new Korean-speaking congregation.
We wish them every success.


Monday, December 15, 2008

Bible Study
A timely study of I Corinthians, the pastoral letter from Paul to the Christian church in Corinth, using a study guide developed by the Santa Barbara Community Church in Santa Barbara, California. All are welcome to join us.
John Ferrillo, Moderator
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall


Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Monthly Vestry Meeting
7:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. in the Peabody Room
Members of the parish are cordially invited to attend.


Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Deadline for the January issue of "The X-Press"
Send materials to Sue Ulsch, Editor

Holy Eucharist Rite II with Healing Prayers
12:00 p.m., The Rev. Alan B. MacKillop officiating.


Thursday, December 18, 2008

St. Andrew's Weavers
Lynn Ferrillo, Mentor
12:20 p.m. (Contact parish office for details.)

Weekly Choir Practice
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Alcoholics Anonymous - Ayer Group
Open Meeting with a Speaker, Non-Smoking
7:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall


Sunday, December 21, 2008

The Fourth Sunday of Advent

Holy Eucharist, Rite I
8:00 a.m., The Rev. Alan B. MacKillop officiating.

Choir Practice
9:15 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Holy Eucharist, Rite II
10:00 a.m., The Rev. Alan B. MacKillop officiating.
                      Kyle Bertulli, Organist.
                      St. Andrew's Choir.

Bethel Evangelical Free Church
Kwangchul Kim, Senior Pastor
1:00 p.m. Worship Service
2:30 p.m. Bible Study
St. Andrew's is pleased to host this new Korean-speaking congregation.
We wish them every success.


Monday, December 22, 2008

Feast of Saint Thomas the Apostle

Bible Study
A timely study of I Corinthians, the pastoral letter from Paul to the Christian church in Corinth, using a study guide developed by the Santa Barbara Community Church in Santa Barbara, California. All are welcome to join us.
John Ferrillo, Moderator
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall


Wednesday, December 24, 2008

The Annunciation to the Shepherds, an etching dating from 1655-1657 by the Dutch engraver Cornelius de Visscher (1619-1662). Now in the collection of the Royal Academy of Arts, London.

Christmas Eve

Holy Eucharist Rite II with Healing Prayers
12:00 p.m., The Rev. Alan B. MacKillop officiating.

Information about Christmas Eve services coming soon.


Thursday, December 25, 2008

The Nativity with the Prophets Isaiah and Ezekiel, a tempera painting on wood panel executed circe 1308-1311 by the Sienese painter Duccion di Buoninsegna (c. 1255-1318). Now in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC.

The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ: Christmas Day
Information about Christmas Day services coming soon.

The parish office will be closed today in observance of Christmas Day.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Ayer Group
Open Meeting with a Speaker, Non-Smoking
7:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall


Friday, December 26, 2008

The Martyrdom of St. Stephen, taken from the Breviary of Martin II, King of Aragon, an illuminated manuscript created by Cistercian monks in 1403. It is now in the collection of the La Bibliotheque Nationale de France in Paris.

Feast of Saint Stephen, Deacon and Martyr
Click here to read more about the life of Saint Stephen, Deacon and Martyr.


Saturday, December 27, 2008

Landscape with Saint John on the Island of Patmos, an oil on canvas executed in 1640 by the French painter Nicholas Poussin (1594-1665). Now in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.

Feast of Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist
Click here to read more about the life of Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist.


Sunday, December 28, 2008

The First Sunday after Christmas Day

Holy Eucharist, Rite I
8:00 a.m., The Rev. Alan B. MacKillop officiating.

Choir Practice
9:15 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Holy Eucharist, Rite II
10:00 a.m., The Rev. Alan B. MacKillop officiating.
                      Kyle Bertulli, Organist.
                      St. Andrew's Choir.

Bethel Evangelical Free Church
Kwangchul Kim, Senior Pastor
1:00 p.m. Worship Service
2:30 p.m. Bible Study
St. Andrew's is pleased to host this new Korean-speaking congregation.
We wish them every success.


Monday, December 29, 2008

The Massacre of the Innocents, an oil painting on canvas executed in the early 1640's by the French painter, Sebastien Bourdon (1616-1671). Now in the collectin of the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Feast of the Holy Innocents
Click here to read more about King Herod's order that lead to the massacre of all boys aged two and under who had been born in Bethlehem.

Bible Study
A timely study of I Corinthians, the pastoral letter from Paul to the Christian church in Corinth, using a study guide developed by the Santa Barbara Community Church in Santa Barbara, California. All are welcome to join us.
John Ferrillo, Moderator
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall


Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Holy Eucharist Rite II with Healing Prayers
12:00 p.m., The Rev. Alan B. MacKillop officiating.


Thursday, January 1, 2009

The Circumcision of Jesus, one of 41 panels depicting images from the New Testament collectively known as the Armadio degli Argenti paintings, executed about 1450 by the Dominican monk and early Italian Renaissance painter Fra Angelico (1395-1455). Over the centuries, six panels have been lost, but this one and the others are now in the collection of the Museo di San Marco, Florence, Italy.

Feast of the Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Click here to read more about the circumcision of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

New Years's Day
The parish office will be closed today in observance of Christmas Day.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Ayer Group
Open Meeting with a Speaker, Non-Smoking
7:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall


Sunday, January 4, 2009

The Second Sunday after Christmas Day

Holy Eucharist, Rite I
8:00 a.m., The Rev. Alan B. MacKillop officiating.

Choir Practice
9:15 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Holy Eucharist, Rite II
10:00 a.m., The Rev. Alan B. MacKillop officiating.
                      Kyle Bertulli, Organist.
                      St. Andrew's Choir.

Bethel Evangelical Free Church
Kwangchul Kim, Senior Pastor
1:00 p.m. Worship Service
2:30 p.m. Bible Study
St. Andrew's is pleased to host this new Korean-speaking congregation.
We wish them every success.


Monday, January 5, 2009

Bible Study
A timely study of I Corinthians, the pastoral letter from Paul to the Christian church in Corinth, using a study guide developed by the Santa Barbara Community Church in Santa Barbara, California. All are welcome to join us.
John Ferrillo, Moderator
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall


Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Holy Eucharist Rite II with Healing Prayers
12:00 p.m., The Rev. Alan B. MacKillop officiating.


Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Monthly Vestry Meeting
7:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. in the Peabody Room
Members of the parish are cordially invited to attend.


Saturday, January 17, 2009

Deadline for the February issue of "The X-Press"
Send materials to Sue Ulsch, Editor