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Twenty-Second Annual “Bach’s” Lunch SeriesReconciliation of a Penitent (Sacrament of Confession) During LentDuring the season of Lent (March 1-April 14), the priests will be taking appointments from anyone desiring to participate in the Sacrament of Confession. Reconciliation of a Penitent is not"required" of anyone in the Episcopal Church. However, it is often useful to take advantage of thisopportunity, especially during Lent, to "confess all sins troubling the conscience" and "giveevidence of due contrition." The sacramental nature of individual confession can be quite freeing.You may make an appointment with Father Robert at rpace@standrewsamarillo.org; Mother Jillat jwalters@standrewsamarillo.org; or Mother Claire at ccowden@standrewsamarillo.org.Or you may call any of them at the church at 376-6316.By the Ven. Chris WrampelmeierLent can seem the dreariest season of the liturgical year. It used to be that way for me—until I learned aboutLent Madness. Lent Madness began in 2010 and is brought to us by the Forward Movement, the same folkwho publish the Forward Day by Day daily mediations. The goal of Lent Madness is to combine learningabout the saints with tremendous fun and humor, making all of it part of your Lenten devotion.The format is like that of college basketball’s March Madness. Thirty-two saints are placed into a tournament-like single elimination bracket. Each pairing remains open for a day. People can vote online (once) fortheir favorite saint during that day. Many people post comments about the saints and explain why they voted asthey did. After you vote, you can see how many votes each saint has received. The scores are tallied each day,and one of the two saints advances into the next round. Sixteen saints make it to the Round of the SaintlySixteen; eight advance to the Round of the Elate Eight; four make it to the Faithful Four; two to theChampionship; and the winner is awarded the coveted Golden Halo. In the first round, you get to read basicbiographical information about each of the saints. In the next rounds, the information changes to include quotesand quirks, legends, and “saintly kitsch.”To participate, go to http://www.lentmadness.org. There is no cost. You can sign up for a dailye-mailreminder so you don’t miss a vote. If you want all the biographical information in one place, order a SaintlyScorecard, either in print or on Kindle. Download the tournament bracket. We will have a large bracket posted in the Parish Hall, which we will update. First up on March 2 is Stephen vs. Alban. The Golden Halo will be decided on the Wednesday of Holy Week. Who will win the Golden Halo this year? Martin Luther? Augustine of Hippo? Joan of Arc? Florence Nightingale? Play and find out! Maybe, like me, Lentwill become one of your favorite times of year.The “Bach’s” lunch series is (Bach) back by popular demand! Bring a “box” lunch and some friends with you. The Bach’s Lunchesare a wonderful time for Lenten reflection and good music among friends. Held at various churches every Friday during Lent, eachprogram will begin promptly at 12:05 p.m. with a twenty-five minute organ recital. Following the recital, the host church will providetea, coffee and a place to eat. You’ll have plenty of time to get (Bach) back to work by 1:00 p.m. This event has been very well received for the last twenty-one years, so plan to attend the Twenty-Second Annual Bach’s Lunch Series!Friday, March 3, 2017St. Paul Methodist Church, Raenell McDonough, OrganistFriday, March 10, 2017Westminster Presbyterian Church, Michael Raillard, OrganistFriday, March 17, 2017St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Rick Land & Russ Tapp, OrganistFriday, March 24, 2017St. Mary’s Catholic Cathedral, Jim Rauscher, OrganistFriday, March 31, 2017First Baptist Church, David Lowe, OrganistFriday, April 7, 2017St. Thomas Catholic Church, Jim Gardner, OrganistFor more information, visit our Facebook page,Amarillo Chapter American Guild of Organists or call 806.654.3239.The “Bach’s” Lunch series is sponsored by the Amarillo Chapter of the American Guild of OrganistsJ.S. Bach’s 332ndbirthday will fall on Tuesday, March 21, 2017Nathaniel Fryml, Artistic DirectorNoel-Paul Laur, Accompanist“Night, Strange and Beautiful”Friday, March 31st, 8:00 pmSt. Andrew’s Episcopal ChurchThe Amarillo Master Chorale reflects on the mysterious nature of Night and the complex emotions andmemories it brings to life. Centered around beloved works by Lauridsen and Whitacre, theprogram travels well off the beaten path with lesser-known masterpieces by Samuel Barber andothers, a bizarre early work by Hector Berlioz, and the premiere of a new piece written for thisspecial evening.For ticketing information, please visit: http://www.actx.edu/amarillomasterchorale/Choir members Jonathon Mobley and Judith Evans will be offering advanced price tickets: 15 for adultsand 5 for students. Tickets purchased at the door are 20 and 7.

INQUIRERS’ CLASS - 2017WHO IS THIS CLASS FOR: The Inquirers' Class is designed to help ALL people (Adults and Youth) who enter the doors at St. Andrew's,whether new to the Church or long-time confirmed Episcopalians.WHEN AND WHERE DOES IT MEET:The Inquirers' Class meets in the Children's Chapel in Lowndes Hall on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:15.WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS CLASS: To help participants learn more about the distinctive traditions of the Episcopal Church andSt. Andrew's. Who are we as Episcopalians? What do we believe? What do we do?IS IT NECESSARY FOR ME TO BE CONFIRMED OR RECEIVED TO BE A MEMBER OF ST. ANDREW'S?: The short answer is no, it isnot. However, it is necessary in order to serve on the Vestry or be elected to positions of leadership in the parish and diocese.Schedule of Sessions:March 5—The Book of Common PrayerMarch 12—The Sacraments of the Episcopal ChurchMarch 19—Worship and Holy EucharistMarch 26—The Holy ScripturesApril 2—Discovering Your Ministry and GiftsNo Class on April 9 (Palm Sunday) or April 16 (Easter)April 23—Rehearsal for Baptism, Confirmation, or Renewal of Baptismal VowsApril 30 —Visitation of Bishop Scott MayerFASO Presents: David Briggs, Concert OrganistThe British native andinternational concertorganist, David Briggsin concert on SundayMarch 5th, 2017at 7:30 PM!David Briggs is an internationally renowned organist whose performances areacclaimedfor their musicality, virtuosity, and ability to excite and engage audiences of all ages. With anextensive repertoire spanning five centuries, he is known across the globe for his brilliant organ transcriptions of symphonic music by composers such as Mahler, Schubert, Tchaikovsky,Elgar, Bruckner, Ravel, and Bach. Fascinated by the art of Improvisation since a child, Davidalso frequently performs improvisations to silent films such as Phantom of the Opera, Hunchback of Notre-Dame, Nosferatu, Jeanne d'Arc, Metropolis, as well as a variety of Charlie Chaplin films.David's schedule includes more than 60 concerts a year, spanning several continents. Deeplycommitted to making organ music vibrant for future generations, he enjoys giving preconcert lectures designed to make organ music more accessible toaudiences. In addition, he teaches at Cambridge (UK), frequently serves oninternational organ competition juries, and gives master classes at colleges and conservatories across the U.S. and Europe.David Briggs is also a prolific composer and his works range from full scale oratorios to worksfor solo instruments. He has recorded a DVD, and 30 CDs, many of which include his owncompositions and transcriptions.Tickets are 30 for adults and 10 for students. To order tickets, please visit our website,www.FASOAmarillo.org or call (806) 376-6316 ext.105.Tickets will also be available in the Parish Hall one hour prior to the concert.The Lord's Prayer and the Silver Screen:A Lenten ExplorationSt. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchAmarillo, Texas2017 Lenten SeriesThe St. Andrew's community will come together during Lent and focus our communallife on the prayer Jesus taught us to pray. Found in both Matthew and Luke, we hearJesus tell his disciples, "when you pray, say: 'Our Father, who art in heaven.", andthen it goes on from there in words most familiar, comforting, challenging, andinspiring.During the season of Lent, we will be asked to look at this prayer anew. Eachsuccessive week during Lent, parishioners at St. Andrew's will contemplate a differentpart of the Lord's Prayer. We will meet on Wednesdays in Lowndes Hall beginning onMarch 8th.The schedule each week will be: 5:30 pm: Holy Eucharist with Healing liturgy in the Children's Chapel 6:00 pm: Potluck Dinner in St. Alban’s Room. Bring simple fare like sandwiches,soup, salad, etc. 6:30 pm: Lenten Program. Adult & Teens meet in St. Alban’s Room, Children meetin St. Francis’ room upstairs.After the meal, the children will participate in an interactive class based on thecurriculum “101 Ways to Pray”, talking to God through five classic children’s books.The adults and teenagers will come together and participate in watching scenes fromdifferent Hollywood movies related to the theme of the week. In between each movieclip, we will have time to discuss how these scenes and the theme help us see the graceof God through the Lord's Prayer in the midst of Lent.The Lord's Prayer Wednesday Night Themes:WEEK 1: Wednesday, March 8: "Our Father, Who Art inHeaven, Hallowed be Thy Name"WEEK 2: Wednesday, March 15: "Thy Kingdom Come,Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven."WEEK 3: Wednesday, March 22: "Give us this day ourdaily bread"WEEK 4: Wednesday, March 29: "Forgive us our Trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us"WEEK 5: Wednesday, April 5: "And Lead us not intotemptation, but deliver us from evil."

If it is your Ministry.If it is your Ministry.Bereavement Meal MinistryOne of the most difficult times for families is the couple of days surrounding the funeral of aloved one. In the midst of grief, small details, like how to feed yourself and your familymembers often falls by the wayside.THIS NEW MINISTRY focuses on offering a meal to our bereaved families the day prior tothe funeral of their loved one. Or, the meal could be given the evening after the funeral,depending on the needs of the family.We are seeking persons and funding for this ministry. We will provide a full meal to thefamily, funded by contributions from our parish members. Our committee will be responsiblefor placing the order, pick-up, and delivery. Contact Connie Mentler at 806-517-5645 if youare interested in helping with this new St. Andrew's ministry.Volunteers to respond to the CarePortal for Children involvedwith the Department of Family and Protective ServicesSt. Andrew’s members Amy Welch and her husband Matt have adopted two daughters andare now fostering-to-adopt another little boy. All three kids were foster children with theDepartment of Family and Protective Services (or DFPS) of Texas. It has been one of Amy andMatt’s ministries since moving to Amarillo in 2010 to help children in need even within a fewmiles of their home. In 2016, Potter and Randall Counties saw close to 200 children taken intocustody by DFPS, with more than 100 more waiting to be placed into adoptive homes. Toassist with lowering these numbers, DFPS has initiated a program called CarePortal wherefaith-based organizations can act preventatively on behalf of struggling families even beforeDFPS officially removes children from their homes or after they have already been removedand are placed into foster care. We are seeking interested St. Andrew’s members who wouldbe notified, through the church, when an area family is in need and help us find assistancewithin the parish family. The volunteers would not be solely responsible for providing theneed, just for helping to mobilize and identify who and how to respond to that need frompeople within the parish. For instance, volunteers could help provide a new bed or mattressfor a family who is co-sleeping to help that family pass DFPS home inspection. Otherexamples include: Paying utility bills for families, home improvements to make adoptionspossible, and items such as car seats, clothes, and ‘pack and play’ baby beds for children incare. If interested, contact Mother Jill at jwalters@standrewsamarillo.org.Since 1994, the Interfaith Campaign for the Homeless has united local communities of faith insupport of agencies in our area who serve people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homelessdue to economic hardship, domestic violence, addiction or incarceration. The purpose of the ICH isto raise awareness and funding. This year’s campaign kickoff was the annual Beans & CornbreadLuncheon last October 31st which raised about 70,000.Agencies that received funding from the 2015-16 Interfaith Campaign included:Panhandle Adult Rebuilding CenterAmarillo ISD Foundation Families in Transition ProgramARAD - Amarillo Recovery from Alcohol and DrugsCatholic Charities’ Pearl Longbine Youth ShelterSharing Hope Ministries/Patsy’s PlaceFamily Support Services’ Domestic Violence ShelterCity of RefugeSalvation ArmyAnother Chance HouseMartha’s HomeGuyon Saunders Resource CenterDowntown Women’s CenterThe money raised by the Beans & Cornbread Luncheon along with funds raised by InterfaithCampaign for the Homeless will be matched up to 150,000 by the Pete & Wanda Gilvin Fund, acomponent fund of the Amarillo Area Foundation.We invite you to contribute to the ICH through St. Andrew’s. During Lent and through Easter,envelopes will be provided for your convenience. Please make checks payable to St. Andrew’s andwrite ICH in the memo section. Thank you in advance for supporting the work on the front lines ofdealing with homelessness. If you would like more information, please contact Barbara Whitton at(806)376-6316 ext. 105 or at barbara.whitton@gmail.com.Financial ReportJanuary 1, 2017 - February 19, 2017Annual Budgeted Pledge, Contribution & Plate IncomeBudgeted Pledge, Contribution & Plate Income YTDActual Pledge, Contribution & Plate Income YTD 909,554.00 139.931.36 121,392.36— 18,539.00

Maggie Smith March 13 March 4 Cristy Miller William Severn Jeff Hutton March 5 Jim Coventry Ava Earthman Jill Walters March 6 Andy Earthman March 7 Connie Mentler Diane Vinyard March 9 P.J. Pronger March 10 Jamie Williams Kat Winegar Lola Johnson Shelly Lowe Melody Malouf Pan Eimon Jackson L