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The Lenten season is a wonderful time to focus on spirituality and going deeper with Christ. Several opportunities are provided for that process. We encourage you to choose one or more.
March 7, 14, 21 Unbinding the Soul led by Andrea Holroyd A small group discussion on spirituality and prayer open to everyone. Sign up please with Andrea.
Lenten Discussion on the book The First Paul by Borg/Crossan Wednesday nights March 10,17,24 th. We’ll gather at 6:30 for soup and salad followed by a discussion on the book. Learn more about Paul, study scripture and get a feel of where he started new churches and the issues he encountered. Led by Rev. Hay. You need to order a book and bring a Bible to class.
Lenten theological discussions March 7, 14, 21, 28
At 9:00 a.m. there will be a theological discussion centered around the key dates of Lent and on the following weeks' scripture readings. This will be an open participation discussion. Led by Russ Roth
March 7, 14, 21 Unbinding the Soul led by Andrea Holroyd A small group discussion on spirituality and prayer open to everyone. Sign up please with Andrea.
March 14th "What the Bible says or doesn't say about Homosexuality"
Led by Dr. Daryl Lance this event is co-sponsored by CSAw with several churches and the Divinity School. Even song at 4:00 p.m., lecture at 5:00 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church East Ave. We're looking for at least ten folks to attend from Calvary. Please lnotify Rev. Hay or your interest in attending.
March 20 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Prayer Vigil
Take time during Lenten season for quiet meditation by stopping in during the prayer vigil. Come for a small amount of time or the entire two hours.
April 10 5:00-7:30 Spaghetti Dinner
Angel Sponsor $50 Family Sponsor $25 Individual sponsor $8 Child Sponsor $ 4
Proceeds to support CSA’s Urban Ministry
May 3-14th Trip to Turkey to Walk in the Footsteps of Paul
CSA is sponsoring a trip to walk in the Footsteps of Paul in Turkey. Visit the ancient city of Istanbul and Tarsus, walk among ancient ruins, feel the warm water of the Mediterranean sea. Price $3,055. Travel arrangement are made through Luxworldtravel.com. If you are interested please contact Melinda Johnston or Rev. Hay.
Where ever you are on your spiritual journey you are welcome to join us for worship and networking.
Education is a value and a privilege.
Our Programs
Christian Education
The light of Christ shines through our children.
Youth ministry is the village’s responsibility
SUNDAY MORNING EDUCATION
Our active Sunday Morning Educational Program for chidlren spans from cradle to senior high.The curriculum entitled “Seasons of the Spirit” by the Whole People of God is used by a core team of talented teachers in our Sunday morning classes. We give special thanks and praise to all who work with our young people during the year:
CSA Staff: Rev. Judy Lee Hay, Russ Roth, Don Tirabassi, Andrea Holroyd
Church Sunday School Teachers: Alan Bansbach, Martha Cuthbert, Delores Devito, Teisha Maldonado, Paula Morisey, JoAnn O'Neill, Stephanie Perkins, Nicole Rivera, Patty Singh, Sean Singh, Nancy Straub, Mary Trabert
Our Christian Education program continues with three Sunday school classes:
Seasons of the Spirit: Toddlers and Threes
The Seasons of the Spirit curriculum will be used. A short Bible story each week and a variety of hands-on activities including art, block play, puzzles, games music and movement form the back drop for great community building activities.
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Seasons of the Spirit: Kindergarten Through Teens
Our Sunday school curriculum, Seasons of the Spirit, follows the lectionary. Each Sunday morning our youth are responding to and engaging in activities based on the same biblical passages or themes presented in worship. This provides our families an opportunity to share together at home. This program also incorporates a wide variety of teaching methods and learning styles.
Children's Sermons
The children are in worship for the first fifteen mintues. Each Sunday a children's sermon lays out the theme for the morning and the key scriptual text. The children then explore the theme in their respective classes. A dedicated group pf teachers share their faith with the youth in practical hand on ways.
Confirmation Class
Four of our youth met once a month with our seminarian, Russ Roth, to prepare for church membership. Each youth had a mentor who attended the class with them. We are grateful to Russ Roth, our youth, and their mentors for their commitment to delving deeper into what we believe and what it means to belong to God and a faith community. On Easter Sunday the youth joined the church. if you are interested in confirmation for your child (12 years and older) please contact staff@calvarystandrews.org
Confirmation Class of 2009
FELLOWSHIP ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH
Teens
Teens meet weekly for education and fellowship. Community Building activities included the ropes course at East High School where they climbed huge poles, sailed out into the air and learned to trust a partner. In good waether the youth take bike rides on the Erie Canal, a short ride from the church and follow the bike path to Pittsford and beyond.
Play, fellowship and God....
Russ Roth, Manny Colon, Zach Bansbach, James Pardee, James Bansbach, and Connor Cerosuolo road from Jerusalem, NY to the Pultney Presbyterian Church and back--a total of twenty-five miles.
Youth Campout
Parents, adults and youth left the sights of the city behind for the open country on July 17 through the 19th. The road trip to Jerusalem, NY seemed miles from anywhere to the new kids. For those who made the trip the last couple of years the excitement was in the air. Wet feet and clothes from climbing in the creek, sore arms from too many horseshoe games and rain did not dampen the enthusiasm. A twenty-five mile ride through the hills and valleys spun off energy. The youth are getting adept at pitching a tent as well as cooking meals and in clean-up. Saturday afternoon the group went to the State park for swimming and showers. The time in the country is priceless as the youth and adults have an opportunity to find Sabbath rest and relaxation. The fact that God made bugs and mosquitoes is for some of the youth incomprehensible---"what's up with that?"
A hearty lunch after a long ride, and blueberry picking. "Ah the country air is delicious"
"So I wasn't a scout...."
Special Gatherings
Christian Education gatherings for parents, teachers and youth are held throughout the year. After sharing a meal together, time is spent sharing ideas for improving our program, planning youth activities, and discussing topics of interest. We also plan several community building activites such bowling and sledding. The teachers and parents have a chance to plan and reflect on programming while the youth get an oppotunity to fellowship.
" I like our time because we have fruit", says Micahel Singh of the family night gatherings.
Exploration of the Bible in classes entitled Bible 101 empower folks to gain knowledge of the Bible through reflection and sharing of insights. The Bible and Archelogy has been the focus of several classes with Russ Roth. At different times, a group of folks meet at the church to study the Bible and to pray. The participants share insights and questions about the Bible. Through discussions, videos and personal testimony, the group wrestles with theological and practical questions of faith. Adult is provided by lay and clergy teachers on such topics as Spirituality and Health, Archeology and the Bible, Acts, Bible 101, and social justice issues.
SPIRITUALITY AND HEALTH SERIES
Last summer an idea began to emerge to focus intentionally in our adult education classes on Spirituality and Health. An insightful program by Cathy Hall kicked off the series and wove spirituality and health together.She shared simple tips to begin a new exercise and health awareness. Several folks who said, "We need to look at health issues and our body from a faith perspective". Spawned by that conversation came the Spirituality Walking group. They have seized the day and taken walks on the canal after church. Ginny Weisel and Marsha Reed's presentation in October focused attention on stress reduction at home and in the workplace. Ginny shared very easy practical massage techniques that an individual can perform on her/his self to reduce stress. In November Sue Tufts presented a program on the Wegman's theme "Eat Well Live Well". In her own personal life Sue has made dramatic changes and lost over 205 pounds. Her personal testimony, plus her research into easy activities you can do at home, gave participants wonderful ideas to enhance their own spirituality through eating well and living well. Our series will kick off again in the spring with topics such as Men and Depression. Get your walking shoes and join this active group. Grab your shoes and bikes on April 19th and join us for a healthy bike or canal walk.
Training Center for Urban Interns and Seminarians
Established by the National Presbyterian Church USA, the Intern Program is designed to place seminary students in field opportunities to learn key aspects of what it takes to turn around declining congregations often set within changing communities. CSA has been a part of the training program since it’s inception. Calvary St. Andrew’s is a training site for seminarians from Colgate Rochester Divinity School. Second year students are placed under the supervision of our pastor the Reverend Judy Lee Hay. This year we welcome Andrea Holroyd, a senior at CRCD.
Russ Roth rolls up his sleeves and pitches in where ever help is need. His love of gardening is put to good use in the CSA spring clean-up day.
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| Nicole Rivera, Stephanie Perkins and Janet Troicke enjoy the CSA evening at the Red Wings. Nicole and Stephanie teach in the youth program. |
“The CSA Choir has brought me back to God and to God’s people… Within its circle I find peace, love, comfort, warmth, friendship and so much more. I look forward to Thursday night rehearsal; it is a time of peace and quiet after a busy, sometimes frantic, day at the office. My spirit is fed as our voices blend, as we learn new anthems or dive into an old favorite.” - Nancy Lauterbach
“The choir is like a second family to me. We have a prayer circle after each practice on Thursday evenings, where we can share our concerns or ask for prayers. I know I could ask for help/advice from just about any choir member, and I would do the same for them. It’s a great group.” - Cathy Buggie
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As the lay shepherds of the church, the congregation is divided among the lay Partners in Ministry members. We each engage as often as possible with our individual shepherding group throughout the month by phone calls, e-mail, cards, home gatherings, and Sunday morning conversations.The committee meets the second Monday of each month. Our main focus is to best meet the needs of the people in our church community. Concerns (prayers, nursing home visits, hospital visits, rides to church, meetings, doctors, or delivering meals) are brought to the table for discussion and possible solutions are evaluated. All concerns and discussions are kept confidential.
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Sponsors ALL PARISH Fellowship events:
PARISH PICNIC AT CHAROLOTTE BEACH
The CSA annual picnic in July was held at the Harborview Shelter at Ontario Beach Park in Charlotte. Vera Mascaro coordinated a fun filled evening enjoyed by members and friends. Everyone brought a dish to pass, Rev. Hay flipped the burgers, Bob Day cooked the corn and Tony Mascaro served up ice cream. The carousel ride was a memorable highlight.Seventy-five CSA members and friends joined together for a delightful summer eve ning at Charlotte Beach. Ice cream faces, horses that go round and round and laughter peeling through the air were only a few of the sights at the beach the night CSA crowd gathered. We thank everyone who came to the beach.
Nicole, Elyse, Nicole enjoy time at Charlotte. (Above) Sally Winslow enjoys a slow horse ride.
RED WINGS GAME
An evening at a Red Wings game is made possible through Comfort Keepers Agency which gives CSA tickets to attend a game. It's a wonderful evening of cheering, eating our favorite food and of course lots of laughter.
Forty CSA members and friends cheered the Red Wings on the victory!
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Golf tournament -our annual golfer and goofer is open to only the adventuerous types who won't take golf too seriously. We go for an afternoon of fun and fellowship---and team play.
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Bike trip-the youth and adult gather for a twenty-five mile ride through the beautiful Fingerlakes
- Guess Who Is Coming To Dinner
Christmas Tree Decorating
Before Christmas a group of members took time out of the busy Christmas Season to give a gift to our church by decorating it for Christmas. December 5th at 1:00 p.m. We'll gather to trim the church for the holidays.
Thanksgiving in February dinner
A record crowd of ninety people showed up at the annual Turkey Dinner in February to celebrate breaking the winter blahs. Seven turkeys, several pounds of mashed potatoes and lots of trimmings were on hand to feed the hungry crowd. The Reverend Colin Pritchard shared in concert music from his latest CD.
"As God welcomes us in a Spirit of Hospitality, we in turn, reach out to family, friends, and strangers invite them into our spiritual home. In a spirit of hospitality our desire is to have our spiritual home in such order that those who come will feel comfortable and want to return," Sean Singh with son Michael
Where ever you are on your spiritual journey you are welcome here.
SPAGHETTI DINNER
One of the joys of being a community is to provide opportunties for friends, neighbors and stranger to meet and greet one another. In having conversations and a shared meal Christ's presence is made know to us. On April 10th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. our master chiefs Bob Day and Gail Maureen will cook sauce and spaghetti to feed the hungry hords.
Josh Cerasuolo serves up a plate of delicious spaghetti.
A great way to support the ministry and mission of the parish is through the annual church auction where goods and serices are offered for sale to the highest bidder. Mark your calendar for September 25th beginning at noon silent auction, 1:00 p.m. Live auction. If you have goods, services or gift cetificates to offer please contact the parish office at 325-4950.
Randy Edmunds and Arlene Helget get ready for the auction bidding.
Ginny Weisel organized the Chili Cafe.
Sharing God's Hospitality is a value of our community. We provide opportunties for people to network, eat a meal together and to experience the presence of Christ through table fellowship.
ELECTION DAY CLAM CHODWER
CSA host the Board of Elections in November. As voters come into our building the delicious smell of Clam Chowder waffles through the air. People can purchase chowder and baked good to go. MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER 2, 2010
Hospitality is a value of the community
SPICE: CSA Annual Meeting January 31
On January 31th we will gathered in the sanctuary at 9:15 a.m. for a brunch and fellowship then by 10:00 a.m. kick off our annual meeting. We'll share a delicious breakfast snack that was a time of fellowship and community building The annual meeting was a wonderful way to celebrate all that we have accomplished for Christ this year.
Henry Ehinero enjoys a quiet spiritual moment in the sanctuary.
CSA WORKDAY AT CHURCH
Members and friends gathered the first Sunday in May to spruce up the courtyard and premises of the church. Bushes were trimmed, flower beds weeded, flowers planted and lots of mulch was moved.
PLANT SALE WITH HICKORY NUTS
Plants, plants and more plants ......CSA partnered with Hickory Nuts to sponsor a plant sale. It was a wonderful way for the parish to meet our neighbors, support our mission and ministry and have fun.
Lots of parishoners donated plants for the sale and then came and bought more. It was a fun time.
