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This Week at St. Andrew
Week of August 10/23
Saturday August 10/23
Afterfeast of the Transfiguration
Luke Austin and Juliana Keener’s Birthdays
4:30 PM -Molieben to St. John of San Francisco
5:00 PM - Vespers
SUNDAY August 11/24
Trapeza Team 4
Afterfeast of the Transfiguration
11th Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 - Hours
10:00 - Divine Liturgy
All are welcome to join us for a Trapeza meal following Divine Liturgy
MONDAY August 12/25
Afterfeast of the Transfiguration
TUESDAY August 13/26
Apodosis of the Transfiguration
6:00 PM - Zoom class with Fr. George (email him at [email protected] for details)
WEDNESDAY August 14/27
Forefeast of the Dormition
6PM - Vigil
THURSDAY August 15/28
Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
9AM - Divine Liturgy
FRIDAY August 16/29
Translation of the Image Not-Made-By-Hands of Our Lord Jesus Christ
TRAPEZA CHANGES, DIETARY RESTRICTIONS AND FOOD ALLERGIES
Our parish council is working towards revising our Trapeza space and routines to help accommodate our growth, and we are asking for input from the parish. Please reach out to Fr. George or one of the parish council members with your ideas and suggestions on how to better accommodate our growing church family! All suggestions and ideas are welcome!
One change we would like to make is to do a better job of accommodating dietary restrictions and food allergies. To that end, we have created a Google form (you do NOT need a Google account to complete the form) that we would ask be completed for each member of your family who has dietary restrictions or food allergies so that our Trapeza Team Leaders are aware and can work toward accomodating these needs. To complete the form, please click HERE and be sure to complete one form per individual with dietary restrictions or food allergies.
CLERGY CORNER
Some thoughts on stewardship
+Fr. George
COUNCIL CORNER
Here, you’ll find important information about recent decisions, ongoing stewardship updates, upcoming projects, and ways we’re working to support the life and growth of our parish. Our goal is to keep you informed, involved, and connected as we continue to serve Christ and one another.
Parish Council members are:
Vadim Belikov - President
Jacob Voyce - Treasurer
Elena Ellis - Financial Secretary
Dn. Philip Mayer - Secretary
Michelle Brown - Member-at-Large
Stewardship
ONLINE DONATIONS
We are happy to announce that we now have Zelle available for online donations to make giving easier!
To make an online donation using Zelle, please use our church email address - [email protected] or scan the QR code below. Zelle is also equipped to schedule recurring donations. Please reach out to Jacob Voyce or Michelle Brown if you would like help using Zelle or have questions about this new feature.
We have also updated the church web site with this information.

(click the link above to take a look at where we stand with our stewardship)
New to our parish and wondering how to contribute?
We’re so glad you’re here! If you feel moved to support the life of our parish, there are a couple of simple ways to do so. While we’re currently working on setting up online donations, you’ll find a small box in the Narthex labeled “Tithes and Donations” where you can leave your offering.
Another meaningful way to help is by contributing to our Trapeza Fund, which pays for a festal meals and keeps our weekly fellowship meals going strong. If you’d like to give, there’s a clearly marked coffee can labeled “Trapeza Fund” in the Trapeza. Additionally, if you would like to join one of our four Trapeza teams, please let Elena Ellis know.
Your generosity, no matter the size, helps nourish both body and soul. Thank you for being part of our community!
TRAPEZA TEAMS
Trapeza Teams and the schedule for the rest of the year has been updated and can be found on our web site by clicking HERE and then on the “Trapeza Team Info” button.
If you have questions about Trapeza Teams or would like to be added to one, please reach out to Elena Ellis at [email protected]
WANT TO HELP OTHERS FIND US? PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW
Today’s generation will OFTEN use google maps as a way to find something near them. If you’re in Redding (or anywhere outside Anderson) you may not see a listing for St. Andrew at all when you search for “Orthodox Church”. We have heard from MANY new inquirers that they didn’t even know there were two Orthodox Churches in the area. We are trying to change that!
In an effort to be more visible and accessible to new inquirers, we are encouraging our members to leave a review on our Google business listing. This helps Google show more people our listing and helps people who see our listing feel welcome! If you would like to contribute to this effort, please click HERE and leave us a review. Thank you!
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK AND SUFFERING
Xenia Runyon
James Walton
Kaylyn and Kenton Burris
Barbara Stackpole
Pelegia Ahlstromer
Zacharias and Elisabeth Tierney
Diakonissa Patricia
Christopher Elliott
Kieranna Dunn
Seraphima Banks
Herman
Peter
Nina
Macarius
Euphrosyne
Elena
Donnan
Thomas
Hierschemamonk Ambrose
Nun Olga
Hieromonk Paisius
Monk Nicholas
Brother Ambrose
Anna
Leah
Abbess Joanna
Eugenia
Basil
Elena
Matushka Stephania
Dorothea
Alex
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR CATECHUMENS
Joe P.
David
Chandler
Morgan
Margo
Kate
Dylan
Ethan
Joe C.
Kara
Sloan
Riot
Brix
Europa
Kole
Kayla
Madison
Brawly
John