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THE MIDWEEK MINUTE
Email information for communication to: Cory Bowie at admin@oldstandrewschurch.org OR CLICK HERE

Email information for event set up, teardown and clean up to: Laura Hall at lphall7@aol.com or CLICK HERE
Important information:

As we continue to schedule various events on our campus, please keep in mind that some spaces might be in use at different times of the day and week. Please consult the church calendar found on our website for more information.

If you would like to connect with Frank to offer your support and prayers while he is in the hospital you can text him at this number 860-655-7999.
 
  • Altar Flower Sign-Up available online and in person. NEW PROCESS for ordering - please see below for more information. Open dates in May and June. 
  • Counters needed after 10am service.
  • New outdoor Labyrinth project.
See below for more information.
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
LIVE STREAM LINK FOR APRIL 28, 2024
OSA EVENTS
OSA Knitters
Meeting in the library every other Friday from 11:00am-12:30pm
This month - April 5 and 19
 

Sign up to volunteer or donate supplies.
 
 
SPIRITUAL OASIS
 
NEWS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE 
Ken Hall spoke about his Eagle Scout project, building a permanent outdoor Labyrinth on the OSA grounds. To read his speech click the link below. 

Ken is organizing fundraisers to help offset the cost of this project. Currently he is collecting bottles and cans (please bag in plastic and leave inside the Parish Hall entrance).
Read Ken's Speech
Counters Wanted!
 
We’re looking for a few more people to help count, record and deposit pledges and other OSA income after the 10am Service Sundays.

You will be paired with experienced counters to get you started, and your commitment will be 15-20 minutes after the service ends*
once every 4-5 weeks.

Interested people can call or text Mark Swayne at 860.716.9555. 

 
ENHANCE OUR WORSHIP SERVICES WITH THE GIFT OF FLOWERS
OSA parishioners are invited to order flowers for the altar area through their personall florist or our new provider:  
      Jordan Florist
      10 Palisado Ave
       Windsor CT  06095
PHONE: 860.683.0680
      
1)  Please sign up through the church on-line link or flowers board posted in the Parish Hall to reserve your 2024 date. Note who is gifting the flowers and reason for donation. Example: "In loving memory of", "In celebration of", etc. by the Smith Family.
 
2)  Place your order with your chosen florist AT LEAST TWO WEEKS prior to the Sunday that you have reserved. At that time, make personal preferences known, if any, to the designer such as "all yellow flowers", "include two red roses", "something springy", etc.

3)  Flowers may be picked up or delivered. Flowers should be in place on the Saturday prior to your reserved date.

4)  Payment is made directly to the florist.

 
Fundraiser for Labyrinth
 
 Plans are under way for building a new an outdoor labyrinth on the OSA campus. Ken Hall has taken on this effort as part of his Eagle Scout project. In order to help raise funds for this project,

To offset the cost of this project 
Ken will be collecting
bottles and cans through June.  Please put donations in plastic bags and leave inside the red double doors.


Ken and his crew will be working onsite May 18, June 1 and 22.


Special sized quilts and blankets will be made by the OSA Knitters.

If you are interested in donating supplies for this project
taking place now through April, please contact Laura Hall



Pack, Donate, Deliver
Bloomfield Backpack Program



Donate towards fresh produce. Volunteer to pack once a month or deliver bags on Friday mornings. If you are interested
contact Cory Bowie




Coffee Hour Volunteer

Set up and serve coffee, tea and a snack in the Parish Hall after the 10:00am service on Sundays. 
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP 




 

Fresh Air Fund
Fresh Air fund is a non-profit organization providing free summer vacations to low-income New York City children through host families who open their homes for 1 to 2 weeks in the summer. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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