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505 Grant Avenue<br /> 505 Grant Avenue<br />
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Sunday Services: 8:00 and 10:15 A.M.
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'''Holy Apostles Episcopal Church''', is a historic ] church located today at 505 Grant Avenue in ] in the ]. It was built in 1902 some 60 miles to the south in ] to serve ], which it did until March 25, 1959, when St. Andrew's moved into a much larger structure and gave its old building, less its organ and stained glass windows, to the old ] to be used as a mission church. The diocese gave it to Holy Apostles, which had been formed in 1957 and had been holding services in vacant houses and a synagogue, and it was barged up the Mosquito Canal (now Grand Canal) <ref>A Brief History of the Episcopal Curch of the Holy Apostles</ref>on July 14, 1959 to Satellite Beach,<ref name="Hellier, Walter R. 1965 pp. 107-111">Hellier, Walter R., Indian River: ''Florida's Treasure Coast'', (1965) Coconut Grove: Hurricane House Publishers, pp. 107-111.</ref><ref name="holyapostles-sbfl.org"></ref> where it became the first church building in that two-year old city just south of ] ].<ref></ref> '''Holy Apostles Episcopal Church''', is an historic ] church building now located at 505 Grant Avenue in ] in the ]. It was built in 1902 some 100 kilometers to the south in ] to serve ''']''', which it did until March 25, 1959, when St. Andrew's moved into a much larger structure and gave its old building, less its organ and stained glass windows, to the old ] to be used as a mission church. The diocese gave it to Holy Apostles, which had been formed in 1957 and had been holding services in a synagogue, and it was barged up the ] on July 14, 1959 to Satellite Beach,<ref name="holyapostles-sbfl.org">{{Cite web |url=http://www.holyapostles-sbfl.org/about.html |title=Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=2007-12-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070531020558/http://www.holyapostles-sbfl.org/about.html |archive-date=2007-05-31 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="Hellier, Walter R. 1965 pp. 107-111">Hellier, Walter R., Indian River: ''Florida's Treasure Coast'', (1965) Coconut Grove: Hurricane House Publishers, pp. 107-111.</ref> where it became the first church building in that two-year-old city just south of ].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.satellitebeach.org/birthday/documents/full-history.htm |title=Satellite Beach<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=2007-12-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070217220624/http://www.satellitebeach.org/birthday/documents/full-history.htm |archive-date=2007-02-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==History== ==History==
The future Holy Apostles Church was built in 1902 for St. Andrew's Mission on North 2nd Street in Fort Pierce and was consecrated in March 1905 by the Rt. Rev. ], missionary bishop of South Florida. St. Andrew's first vicar was Bishop Gray's newly ordained son, the Rev. ], who later became the second bishop of the ]. In 1923 the building was moved to a waterfront location on the Indian River and in 1933 was enlarged to double its seating capacity.<ref name="Hellier, Walter R. 1965 pp. 107-111"/> The future Holy Apostles Church was built in 1902 for St. Andrew's Mission on North 2nd Street in Fort Pierce and was consecrated in March 1905 by ], missionary bishop of South Florida. St. Andrew's first vicar was Gray's newly ordained son, ], who later became the second ]. In 1923 the building was moved to a waterfront location on the Indian River and in 1933 was enlarged to double its seating capacity.<ref name="Hellier, Walter R. 1965 pp. 107-111"/>


On July 14, 1959, the old building was placed on a barge and towed by a small tugboat north up the Indian River to its new location in Satellite Beach. The Rev. Hugh Cuthbertson, vicar of Holy Apostles, was on hand to give his blessing as the church began its journey from Fort Pierce.<ref>Hellier, Walter R., Indian River: ''Florida's Treasure Coast'', (1965) Coconut Grove: Hurricane House Publishers, pp. 107-111, with photo of Fr. Cuthbertson's blessing on p. 109</ref> On July 14, 1959, the old building was placed on a barge and towed by a small tugboat north up the Indian River to its new location in Satellite Beach. Hugh Cuthbertson, vicar of Holy Apostles, was on hand to give his blessing as the church began its journey from Fort Pierce.<ref>Hellier, Walter R., Indian River: ''Florida's Treasure Coast'', (1965) Coconut Grove: Hurricane House Publishers, pp. 107-111, with photo of Fr. Cuthbertson's blessing on p. 109</ref>
The tugboat was captained by a 17 year-old who proved himself more than equal to the task.<ref name="holyapostles-sbfl.org"/> After being unloaded at Satellite Beach, the church was pulled by a bulldozer to its present location over utility poles laid flat on the ground.<ref name="holyapostles-sbfl.org"/> The tugboat was captained by a 17-year-old who proved himself more than equal to the task.<ref name="holyapostles-sbfl.org"/> After being unloaded at Satellite Beach, the church was pulled by a bulldozer to its present location over utility poles laid flat on the ground.<ref name="holyapostles-sbfl.org"/>


In the 1970s, Carleton Emery, one of Holy Apostles' charter members, made stained glass windows for the church to replace those that St. Andrew's had kept. In 1985 Holy Apostles achieved full parish status in the new ].<ref name="holyapostles-sbfl.org"/> Unlike many other Carpenter Gothic churches which feature large ] high on their fronts or backs, Holy Apostles has only a small pin-hole window high on its front.<ref></ref> In the 1970s, Carleton Emery, one of Holy Apostles' charter members, made stained glass windows for the church to replace those that St. Andrew's had kept. In 1985 Holy Apostles achieved full parish status in the new ].<ref name="holyapostles-sbfl.org"/> Unlike many other Carpenter Gothic churches which feature large ] high on their fronts or backs, Holy Apostles has only a small pin-hole window high on its front.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.holyapostles-sbfl.org/index.html |title=Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=2007-12-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071214070559/http://www.holyapostles-sbfl.org/index.html |archive-date=2007-12-14 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Cleregy Over the Years==
Rev. Hugh E. Cuthbertson............May 28, 1957 - June 1, 1960................Priest-in-Charge

Rev. George Swallow...................June 1, 1960 - June ?, 1962................Vicar

Rev. Leonidas (Lee) M. Rose.......Nov 1, 1962 - Oct ?, 1965................Vicar

Rt. Rev. Wallace E. Conkling........??? ?, 1965 - ??? ?, 1965................Interim Priest

Rev. Charles B. Farrar..............Feb 13, 1966 - May 4, 1969................Vicar

Rev. Paul E. Cosby..................Aug 15, 1969 - Dec 31, 1972................Vicar

Rev. George M. Jarvis IV............Jan 1, 1973 - Nov 1, 1979................Vicar

Rev. Leonard Griffiths..............??? ?, 1979 - ??? ?, 1979................Exchange Priest, British Naval Chaplain

Rev. Lyman B. Greaves...............??? ?, 1979 - ??? ?, 1979................Supply Priest

Rev. Louis A. Towson................Jan 1, 1980 - June 30, 2005................Vicar/Rector

Rev. Bob Lieffort...................??? ?, 2006 - ??? ?, 2006................Interim/Supply Priest

Rev. Norman Desrosiers, Jr..........June 1, 2006 - Present......................Rector

<ref>A Brief History of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles</ref>

==Youth Group==
Holy Apostles current youth leader is Martha Baird (as of September 2010). The youth is included in many things such as the shrove (fat) Tuesday pancake dinners, Many donations including food and shoe drives, camp Wingmann, volunteering at VBS (vacation bible school), and many other things. The youth group meets Sundays from 6 - 8 P.M. and has a bible study Tuesday 7 - 8 P.M.

<ref>A Brief History of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles</ref>

==VBS (Vacation Bible School)==
Holy Apostles is very active when it comes to VBS. Every year in late July, the church hosts a week of having fun and becoming closer to God. The church has many people who help make it a fun and memorable experience. At VBS you pray, do crafts, sing, listen to stories, play outside, become closer to God, and HAVE FUN!

<ref>A Brief History of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles</ref>

==Acolytes==
The church has a very good group of acolytes. Currently, It is currently led by Richard and Darlene Stryhal. The Acolytes act as assistants to the priest. The posistions are as followed: 1st Server, 2nd Server, Crucifer, and (2) torch. Each year as a treat, the acolytes are taken to Wet and Wild.

<ref>A Brief History of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles</ref>

==Ushers==
The church has many ushers, a different team each Sunday. It is led by Richard Stryhal.

<ref>A Brief History of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles</ref>

==Choir==
The Church has a wonderful choir currently led by Diane Spahr. Each Sunday, they fill the church with beautiful pieces of music.

<ref>A Brief History of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles</ref>

==Entire Staff==
Rev. Norman Desrosiers...................June 1, 2006 - present

Rev. Bob Lieffort........................June ?, 2006 - present

Rev. Donald Goodheart....................June ?, 2008 - present

Secretary: Agnes Wichmann................Jan. 12, 1981 - present

Youth Director: Martha Baird.............Sep. ?, 2010 - present

Organist: Diane Spahr....................Jan. 16, 2005 - present

<ref>A Brief History of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles</ref>

==The Stained Glass Windows==
The stained glass windows were a huge addition to the church that were done by Carleton Emery. The first window was installed Easter of 1975 and the last was installed in 1995.

The windows include:

The 11 (faithful) apostles (St. Andrew, Peter, James, John, Philip, Jude, Simon, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, and James (The lesser))

The two Narthex windows

The two bell tower windows

The Chancel (Nativity window)

The Trinity (Alter) windows

<ref>A Brief History of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles</ref>

==The Grounds==
The church now sits on about 3 1/2 acres of land. It consists of the church, a parish hall, a sacristy, (3) classrooms, a nursury, a youth room, a storage room, a shed, a rector office, a main office, a library, parking, and a large amount of spare land.

<ref>A Brief History of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles</ref>


==See also== ==See also==
{{Portal|Anglicanism}} {{Portal|Christianity}}
*], Holy Apostles' original diocese. *], Holy Apostles' original diocese.
* ] (disambiguation) * ]
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* ], 31st governor of Florida, who died in office in 1953 and who was buried from this church when it was still in Fort Pierce. * ], 31st governor of Florida, who died in office in 1953 and who was buried from this church when it was still in Fort Pierce.


==References and resources==
==Resources==
{{Reflist}}
* http://www.cfdiocese.org/news/pdf/cfe0501.pdf 40 pages, Central Florida Episcopalian, May 2001, article, ''Past and present intertwine in church and (Brevard) county'', pp.&nbsp;8–9, includes text on and picture of St. Andrew's/Holy Apostles, p.&nbsp;8 (accessed 12-22-2007)
* http://www.cfdiocese.org/news/pdf/cfe0501.pdf{{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} 40 pages, Central Florida Episcopalian, May 2001, article, ''Past and present intertwine in church and (Brevard) county'', pp.&nbsp;8–9, includes text on and picture of St. Andrew's/Holy Apostles, p.&nbsp;8 (accessed 12-22-2007)
* http://www.rootsweb.com/~flslchs/andrews.htm Early history of St. Andrews Church, contains much the same information as Hellier's book, which is listed below, (accessed 12-22-2007) * http://www.rootsweb.com/~flslchs/andrews.htm Early history of St. Andrews Church, contains much the same information as Hellier's book, which is listed below, (accessed 12-22-2007)
* Hellier, Walter R., (with introduction by ]), Indian River: ''Florida's Treasure Coast'', (1965) Coconut Grove, Florida: Hurricane House Publishers, 5 pages of text on this church (pp.&nbsp;107–111), with picture of church on p.&nbsp;109. Library of Congress Catalog No. 65-24681 (copy borrowed from Martin County Library System, Stuart, Florida ) * Hellier, Walter R., (with introduction by ]), Indian River: ''Florida's Treasure Coast'', (1965) Coconut Grove, Florida: Hurricane House Publishers, 5 pages of text on this church (pp.&nbsp;107–111), with picture of church on p.&nbsp;109. Library of Congress Catalog No. 65-24681 (copy borrowed from Martin County Library System, Stuart, Florida )
* Rights, Lucille Rieley, A Portrait of St. Lucie County, Florida, (1994) Virginia Beach: Donning Company, text and picture of church on barge on p.&nbsp;163. ISBN 0-89865-917-5 * Rights, Lucille Rieley, A Portrait of St. Lucie County, Florida, (1994) Virginia Beach: Donning Company, text and picture of church on barge on p.&nbsp;163. {{ISBN|0-89865-917-5}}
* Williams, Ada Coats, Images of America: ''Fort Pierce'', (20<references/>03) Charleston, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing, picture of church on N. 2nd Street, p.&nbsp;22. ISBN 0-7385-1530-2 * Williams, Ada Coats, Images of America: ''Fort Pierce'', (2003) Charleston, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing, picture of church on N. 2nd Street, p.&nbsp;22. {{ISBN|0-7385-1530-2}}
* A Breif History of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles


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Latest revision as of 12:41, 22 May 2023

Church
Holy Apostles Episcopal Church

505 Grant Avenue

Satellite Beach, Florida
28°10′53″N 80°36′13″W / 28.18143°N 80.603682°W / 28.18143; -80.603682
DenominationEpiscopal
WebsiteHoly Apostles Episcopal Church website
History
DedicationHoly Apostles
Administration
ProvinceIV
DioceseCentral Florida
ParishHoly Apostles
Clergy
RectorTodd T. Schmidtetter
Honorary priest(s)Robert Lieffort, assisting
Laity
Director of musicDiane Spahr

Holy Apostles Episcopal Church, is an historic Carpenter Gothic church building now located at 505 Grant Avenue in Satellite Beach, Florida in the United States. It was built in 1902 some 100 kilometers to the south in Fort Pierce to serve St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, which it did until March 25, 1959, when St. Andrew's moved into a much larger structure and gave its old building, less its organ and stained glass windows, to the old Episcopal Diocese of South Florida to be used as a mission church. The diocese gave it to Holy Apostles, which had been formed in 1957 and had been holding services in a synagogue, and it was barged up the Indian River on July 14, 1959 to Satellite Beach, where it became the first church building in that two-year-old city just south of Patrick Space Force Base.

History

The future Holy Apostles Church was built in 1902 for St. Andrew's Mission on North 2nd Street in Fort Pierce and was consecrated in March 1905 by William Crane Gray, missionary bishop of South Florida. St. Andrew's first vicar was Gray's newly ordained son, Campbell Gray, who later became the second Bishop of Northern Indiana. In 1923 the building was moved to a waterfront location on the Indian River and in 1933 was enlarged to double its seating capacity.

On July 14, 1959, the old building was placed on a barge and towed by a small tugboat north up the Indian River to its new location in Satellite Beach. Hugh Cuthbertson, vicar of Holy Apostles, was on hand to give his blessing as the church began its journey from Fort Pierce. The tugboat was captained by a 17-year-old who proved himself more than equal to the task. After being unloaded at Satellite Beach, the church was pulled by a bulldozer to its present location over utility poles laid flat on the ground.

In the 1970s, Carleton Emery, one of Holy Apostles' charter members, made stained glass windows for the church to replace those that St. Andrew's had kept. In 1985 Holy Apostles achieved full parish status in the new Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida. Unlike many other Carpenter Gothic churches which feature large rose windows high on their fronts or backs, Holy Apostles has only a small pin-hole window high on its front.

See also

References and resources

  1. ^ "Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles". Archived from the original on 2007-05-31. Retrieved 2007-12-22.
  2. ^ Hellier, Walter R., Indian River: Florida's Treasure Coast, (1965) Coconut Grove: Hurricane House Publishers, pp. 107-111.
  3. "Satellite Beach". Archived from the original on 2007-02-17. Retrieved 2007-12-22.
  4. Hellier, Walter R., Indian River: Florida's Treasure Coast, (1965) Coconut Grove: Hurricane House Publishers, pp. 107-111, with photo of Fr. Cuthbertson's blessing on p. 109
  5. "Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles". Archived from the original on 2007-12-14. Retrieved 2007-12-22.
  • http://www.cfdiocese.org/news/pdf/cfe0501.pdf 40 pages, Central Florida Episcopalian, May 2001, article, Past and present intertwine in church and (Brevard) county, pp. 8–9, includes text on and picture of St. Andrew's/Holy Apostles, p. 8 (accessed 12-22-2007)
  • http://www.rootsweb.com/~flslchs/andrews.htm Early history of St. Andrews Church, contains much the same information as Hellier's book, which is listed below, (accessed 12-22-2007)
  • Hellier, Walter R., (with introduction by Marjory Stoneman Douglas), Indian River: Florida's Treasure Coast, (1965) Coconut Grove, Florida: Hurricane House Publishers, 5 pages of text on this church (pp. 107–111), with picture of church on p. 109. Library of Congress Catalog No. 65-24681 (copy borrowed from Martin County Library System, Stuart, Florida )
  • Rights, Lucille Rieley, A Portrait of St. Lucie County, Florida, (1994) Virginia Beach: Donning Company, text and picture of church on barge on p. 163. ISBN 0-89865-917-5
  • Williams, Ada Coats, Images of America: Fort Pierce, (2003) Charleston, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing, picture of church on N. 2nd Street, p. 22. ISBN 0-7385-1530-2

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