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Dragon Tales E-News October 25, 2017
www.st-margarets.org 410-974-0200
The Rev. Peter W. Mayer, Rector info@st-margarets.org
Sunday Worship at 7:30, 9:00, and 11:15 a.m.
Deadline for Dragon Tales submissions: Monday mornings
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A Look Back and A Look Ahead
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| Former clergy from St. Margaret's and special anniversary guests pose for a photo with the Rev. Peter W. Mayer -- (l to r) The Rev. Mark Wastler, the Rev. Dina van Klaveren, the Rt. Rev. Mary Glasspool, Deacon Nancy White, and the Rev. Stewart Lucas. |
We wish to thank all of you for your support, your attendance, and your efforts to make our anniversary celebration an enormous success. For those who worked on our team over the last six years; to those who helped this weekend with setup, cleanup, and providing food for receptions; to the musicians who filled our campus with a variety of joyful sound, we thank you. We also thank our local Graul's for providing the beautiful anniversary cake.
We especially thank Barbara Breeden and Mike Winn who led these efforts and the following parishioners and participants: Jim Barnett,
The Rev. Harry Benter,
Nikki Baines Charlson, George Breeden,
Diane Chasse,
Jean Clarke, Carol Dressler,
Lindsey Drager Schwappach,
Christine Edwards,
Charles Grayston, Richard Green,
Judy Hall, James Hanrahan, Richard Hays,
Dalyn Huntley,
Lana Keelty,
Mary Klein,
Nyleen Lacey, Kathy Lang,
Colleen Losh,
Barbara Marder,
Jeanne Nardi,
Pete Nardi,
Kathy Polk,
Mollie Ridout, Susan Roberts,
Dr. Jean Russo,
The Rev. Robert Schenkel,
Anne Sessions,
Carolyn Surrick,
Joanna Tillman,
Ernie Tucker,
Catherine Waterman,
Elizabeth (Izzy) Winn.
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Purchase Anniversary Items
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LAST CHANCE TO MAKE YOUR PLEDGE TO ST. MARGARET'S!!
Stewardship pledging ends this Friday, October 27, 2017! If you have not already submitted your pledge,
you can pledge online here
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We are currently 83% of the way to reaching our campaign goal of $890,000. We thank all who have pledged this year, and remind everyone that stewardship allows us to give back to God what belongs to God. Last Sunday was a joyful celebration of the history of St. Margaret's, and stewardship sustains St. Margaret's as a church and community presence. We ask you to prayerfully consider joining us in stewardship and give a gift that is meaningful and reflective of God's blessings in your life.
During this final week of Stewardship pledging
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those who make a first-time pledge, renew their pledge after a two-year or more abstention, or increase last year's pledge, the pledge will be matched up to $26,800 total.
If we can be of any assistance, or if you would like to discuss estate giving and/or gifting of stock, please contact Stewardship co-chairs Doug Seybert (
doug_seybert@yahoo.com; 703.599.8746) or Brad Callahan (
brad@metacoastal.com; 443.326.3333).
Thank you for your support of St. Margaret's Church.
~The Stewardship Team
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This Sunday during coffeehour (10:15-
11 a.m.) in the Fellowship Hall there will be a variety of health and wellness information available to parishioners. Come get your blood pressure checked, talk to a Healing Team member, or gather information on a variety of issues related to wellness.
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9:00 & 11:15 a.m.
Featuring members of the
Peabody Ragtime Ensemble
A favorite annual service based on the joyous music of traditional old hymns in New Orleans fashion.
NEEDED:
Necrology Names of Those Born and Those Who Died This Year
We are now collecting names of
those who were born and those who have died this year for our All Saints Mass Sunday bulletin on Nov. 5.
If you have a name you wish to place on the list, please email it to info@st-margarets.org or leave it in the church office by October 30th.
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Thanksgiving Meal Donations
Thanksgiving angels are needed! Members of the parish once again are asked to provide holiday meals to needy neighbors. We have received information on neighbors on the Broadneck Peninsula needing help purchasing their holiday dinner from Broadneck Elementary School and from the A.A. County Dept. of Social Services. Our list includes seniors and families with children. The Mission Commission will provide the turkeys, but we ask parishioners to provide the ingredients for the rest of the meal and deliver the food basket to the recipient a few days BEFORE Thanksgiving Day.
No cooking involved. Turkeys and baskets will be available for pick-up in the Parish Hall on Sunday, Nov. 19, or by separate arrangement. In advance, you will receive the name of your recipient and delivery instructions. To volunteer, contact Barbara Marder at
scubaesc@aol.com or 410-518-9978.
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St. Margaret's Guild will hold their next meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at noon in the Fellowship Hall. All are asked to bring their own lunch, but dessert and beverages will be served. After lunch, the group will be making Christmas cards to send to soldiers overseas. All are welcome to attend!
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Legacy Gifts Forum on Nov. 5
A number of parishioners have expressed an interest in learning more about providing financial legacy gifts to St. Margaret's. We will host a forum on Sunday, Nov. 5, 10:20 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall to discuss the many ways to leave a legacy of your faith for the future of St. Margaret's. Please join us.
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Our next Senior Session is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. in Classroom E of the Formation Building. All parishioners ages 65 plus are welcome to come meet for a Gospel lesson, special prayers, and a discussion of joys and challenges.
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Blue Jean Sunday on Nov. 12
Wear your work clothes and bring your tools as parishioners join together to clean and patch up our campus. The work will begin after the 9 a.m. service. Bring your gloves, tools, and wheelbarrows. For questions, email Al Todd at
hydroman1037@gmail.com.
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Food Drive for the
Light House Shelter
This Week
Place donations in the
Formation Building Lobby in designated box
Our annual Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the Parish Hall on Nov. 2 and 3. All are welcome to shop for holiday family gifts from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a part of the proceeds going to the Day School.
www.stmargaretsdayschool.org
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Monday Evenings at St. Margaret's
Join us!
Spirit Singers - 5:00 p.m. - in the Choir Room
St. Margaret's Chorale - 5 p.m. - Choir Room
Children's Activities - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - in the Parish Hall
Acolyte Practice - 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. - in the Sanctuary
Youth Group - 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. - in Youth Room -
Youth in middle and high school
Adult Formation Class - 6:45 p.m. - Formation Building - Christianity after Martin
Motet Ensemble Rehearsal - 6:45 p.m. - in the Choir Room
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Thursday Morning Bible Study
Our Thursday morning bible study continues from 9:15-10:30 a.m. in Formation Classroom E. Childcare is available in the church nursery. All are welcome! This year's study will center on Forward Movement's publication "The Path" - the story of the Bible, excerpted from the New Revised Standard Version so that it is clear and easy to read. Participants will follow the path of God's love all the way from the beginning to the end, from Adam's creation to John's revelation.
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Grants Applications Available
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Church Circle Singers in Concert @ St. Margaret's
November 17 @ 7 p.m.
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