Dear Friends,

Today is the anniversary of one of the most important battles in modern history. It was fought by the greatest generation of men who dared to do the impossible which because of their bravery and their sacrifice made the impossible possible.

Watching the D day service this morning at Normandy was very special.

I watched these men most over 100 years old remembering the landing and the horrific loss that took place. No doubt they are grateful to be alive and grateful for victory, but also sad to see the graves of comrades in arms.

Joanne’s Father just died last week and he was a member of the greatest generation also. His passing reminds us that there are still people around  us of that generation who sacrificed in so many ways for our freedom. It is important to thank these men who sacrificed so much for our freedom.

As the men walked through the cemetery looking for the names of comrades who did not make it out of Normandy alive we need to hold them in our hearts because their pain must have been palpable. The most amazing thing about the greatest generation is that they do not wallow in self-pity but are full of grace and love.

D Day is a blessing to remind us of the sacrifices that give us our freedom.

Blessings and Love,

Pattie

Funeral of Judith F. Scannell Saturday, June 8 at 11 a.m.

Baptism of Penelope Elizabeth Rigney and William Douglas Rigney on June 9, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. service

Confirmation will take place Saturday, June 15 2024 at 10:30am for the South Shore Deanery at Church of St. John the Evangelist, Duxbury, MA; Bishop Alan M. Gates scheduled to preside.

Duties include getting to Church early to put on the coffee, make sure there’s half & half, put the snacks out, and clean up after coffee hour. Sign up sheet is in the Parish Hall. Consider asking a new friend to be a “team” or sign-up as a family!

ROSIE’S DAY AT THE BEACH 

WILL BE BACK THIS SUMMER!



The date will be shared soon, but we will need all sorts of volunteers to make this day a success. Here are some of the ways you can be a part of this amazing day:

·        Think of us when you do your spring cleaning and donate new or gently used WARM WEATHER clothing (please no sweaters or winter coats), hangers, and accessories (belts, handbags, scarves etc.) for the Boutique

·        Help with setup on the evening prior

·        Come to the beach or serve at the church

·        Make food for the cookout

·        Work the Boutique

·        Be part of the cleanup crew on the day of the event

Donations can be brought to the Parish Hall and placed on the stage on Sundays or during office hours.

Once we hear back from Rosie’s Place with a date, signup sheets for food and volunteers will been posted in the Narthex, and a sign-up genius will also be available. 

Please contact Michelle Joyce (781) 504-5907 

or Carol Scott (617-347-3647) with any questions. 

We have prepared pledge envelopes for those who indicated on their 2024 pledge cards that they would make their pledge donations using them. The boxes of envelopes are labeled by Name/Number and are now available in the narthex.

If we did not prepare a box for you and you would like a set of envelopes, please call the office. Thank you for your support of St. Andrews!

For the month of JUNE, the office will be OPEN every Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; every Thursday noon to 6:00 p.m. and alternating Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. as follows: Tuesday, JUNE 18; Friday, JUNE 14 & 28.

Email: office@standrewshanover.org or call (781-826-2062) with the name and date of birth for yourself and your loved ones. Each month or quarter we will list the names (without ages – unless requested!) and offer a special blessing on a designated Sunday for all of those celebrating a birthday that month or quarter.