All around the world, bagpipes play Nov. 30 in honor of St. Andrew's Day. Wherever the influence of Scottish heritage is found, Scotland's beloved patron saint is celebrated in music on his annual feast day.
This year, for the first time, Trinity Episcopal Church in Geneva will mark St. Andrew's Day with the playing of bagpipes at the start and close of its 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Brian Askin, co-director of the church's faith formation program for children, has studied piping for five years.
“I'm really pleased to have the opportunity to play for St. Andrew's Day at Trinity, which also happens to be the first Sunday in Advent this year,” Askin said. “When our new organist pointed out the coincidence, it just seemed like the right thing to do.”
Trinity organist Karen Hindenlang noted that “the sound of bagpipes is so evocative, it seems to echo through history.” Trinity Church, located at 520 S. Main St., is one of the area's oldest religious institutions. It was founded more than 200 years ago by settlers from Virginia, mostly of English and Scottish descent.
In addition to serving at Trinity, Askin teaches first grade in the Lyons Elementary School, and Hindenlang teaches music at St. Joseph School in Auburn.
“I'm always delighted when adults like Brian learn a new instrument,” Hindenlang said. “It enriches their lives and sets a great example for children studying to acquire new skills.”
Why take up such an unusual and demanding instrument?
“Well, they are a challenge, but the bagpipes make such a rousing sound,” Askin said. “It often makes people smile, and it always makes me feel like marching!”
Visitors and friends are always welcome to join in worship at Trinity Episcopal Church. Services during the Advent and Christmas season will include other special instrumentalists, in addition to Trinity's parish bagpiper and staff organist. For more information, call the church's administrator, Mary Shelley, at 789-2919.
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#&149; St. Alphonsus will hold its annual December Anointing Liturgy at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, in church. Anyone with a chronic, life threatening or psychological illness, anyone who is undergoing chemo or radiation therapy or surgery in the near future is welcome to attend for this anointing by Father Lou Vasile.
#&149; The United Church of Auburn on Metcalf Drive will have the Hanging of the Greens at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. This includes decorating the church to prepare for Christmas, followed by a soup and sandwich supper.
Also at The United Church of Auburn, “The Incredible Christmas Cookie Sale” will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13.
#&149; St. Mary's Church will hold its monthly pasta dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9. Don't miss this terrific dinner, which includes pasta, sauce, meatballs, salad, bread and dessert. It's sure to taste especially good after all those turkey dinners.
Also at St. Mary's, there will be a coffee hour with St. Nicholas after the 9:45 a.m. Mass Sunday, Dec. 7.
#&149; A special thanks to all the ladies at the Boyle Center for the hats and gloves they lovingly knitted and crocheted for the folks at Chapel House Homeless Shelter. The shelter enjoyed a beautiful Thanksgiving meal prepared by volunteers and guests alike, working together to make turkeys, potatoes, homemade pies and all the trimmings. Several former guests of the shelter who have moved on to their own apartments, returned in thanksgiving to share this joyous meal together. Also a great big thanks to everyone who donated blankets, sheets and towels; your generosity was overwhelming and heartwarming.
#&149; There's a bloodmobile in the Holy Family school building on North Street today, with openings between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. If you can make it, just come during that time and they'll be able to fit you in.
Remember, tomorrow is the first Sunday of Advent, the time while we wait and pray, and prepare our hearts for the coming of our Lord Jesus. Let's make this Advent the best ever.
When he saw their faith he said, “As for you, your sins are forgiven.”
- Luke 5:20
Denise Bennett is a parishioner at Holy Family Church in Auburn. She can be reached at deniseb132@yahoo.com
“I'm really pleased to have the opportunity to play for St. Andrew's Day at Trinity, which also happens to be the first Sunday in Advent this year,” Askin said. “When our new organist pointed out the coincidence, it just seemed like the right thing to do.”
Trinity organist Karen Hindenlang noted that “the sound of bagpipes is so evocative, it seems to echo through history.” Trinity Church, located at 520 S. Main St., is one of the area's oldest religious institutions. It was founded more than 200 years ago by settlers from Virginia, mostly of English and Scottish descent.
In addition to serving at Trinity, Askin teaches first grade in the Lyons Elementary School, and Hindenlang teaches music at St. Joseph School in Auburn.
“I'm always delighted when adults like Brian learn a new instrument,” Hindenlang said. “It enriches their lives and sets a great example for children studying to acquire new skills.”
Why take up such an unusual and demanding instrument?
“Well, they are a challenge, but the bagpipes make such a rousing sound,” Askin said. “It often makes people smile, and it always makes me feel like marching!”
Visitors and friends are always welcome to join in worship at Trinity Episcopal Church. Services during the Advent and Christmas season will include other special instrumentalists, in addition to Trinity's parish bagpiper and staff organist. For more information, call the church's administrator, Mary Shelley, at 789-2919.
In other news:
#&149; St. Alphonsus will hold its annual December Anointing Liturgy at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, in church. Anyone with a chronic, life threatening or psychological illness, anyone who is undergoing chemo or radiation therapy or surgery in the near future is welcome to attend for this anointing by Father Lou Vasile.
#&149; The United Church of Auburn on Metcalf Drive will have the Hanging of the Greens at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. This includes decorating the church to prepare for Christmas, followed by a soup and sandwich supper.
Also at The United Church of Auburn, “The Incredible Christmas Cookie Sale” will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13.
#&149; St. Mary's Church will hold its monthly pasta dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9. Don't miss this terrific dinner, which includes pasta, sauce, meatballs, salad, bread and dessert. It's sure to taste especially good after all those turkey dinners.
Also at St. Mary's, there will be a coffee hour with St. Nicholas after the 9:45 a.m. Mass Sunday, Dec. 7.
#&149; A special thanks to all the ladies at the Boyle Center for the hats and gloves they lovingly knitted and crocheted for the folks at Chapel House Homeless Shelter. The shelter enjoyed a beautiful Thanksgiving meal prepared by volunteers and guests alike, working together to make turkeys, potatoes, homemade pies and all the trimmings. Several former guests of the shelter who have moved on to their own apartments, returned in thanksgiving to share this joyous meal together. Also a great big thanks to everyone who donated blankets, sheets and towels; your generosity was overwhelming and heartwarming.
#&149; There's a bloodmobile in the Holy Family school building on North Street today, with openings between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. If you can make it, just come during that time and they'll be able to fit you in.
Remember, tomorrow is the first Sunday of Advent, the time while we wait and pray, and prepare our hearts for the coming of our Lord Jesus. Let's make this Advent the best ever.
When he saw their faith he said, “As for you, your sins are forgiven.”
- Luke 5:20
Denise Bennett is a parishioner at Holy Family Church in Auburn. She can be reached at deniseb132@yahoo.com
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