Dragon Tales 2/8/17

Dragon Tales E-News - Feb. 8, 2017

A Note from James

We have a free concert coming up this weekend! Theatre organist Michael Britt will return to accompany another one of Buster Keaton's hysterical films - The Navigator -- this Sunday at 4 p.m. in the church. This concert always fills up and remains one of the most joyful experiences we offer at St. Margaret's! Popcorn and refreshments will be on sale in the lobby. All proceeds go to help the Combined Choirs make their NYC Lincoln Center Debut on May 29, 2017.

Sunday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. brings back the folk group Shenandoah Run. This irresistible group of musicians sing music from around the world, they pick guitars and dobros and banjos with the best of them, and always delight their audiences. The last time they came to St. Margaret's they sold out the house. Make sure you have tickets for this one!

Remember that great NYC jazz concert we had a couple of years ago at St. Margaret's? Two of the principals are coming back for an afternoon of sheer delight. On Sunday, March 26, at 4 p.m., guitarist Tony Romano and Russian sax player Lenny Sendersky return. This is a pay at the door concert and not part of the concert series, but no jazz lover will want to miss this. Suggested donation is $20, but pay what you can.

The eagerly anticipated piano recital by Thomas Pandolfi has been moved to Saturday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. Originally scheduled for June, this exciting artist will provide a great concert on Mother's Day weekend. Don't forget to change the date on your calendars. There is no extra charge to subscribers for this concert or the one that follows. Non-Subscribers - order your tickets now. $20 each.

Just to make sure that our subscribers who are expecting a concert on Saturday, June 17 th are not disappointed by the change of Thomas Pandolfi's concert to May, we have invited jazz clarinetist Todd Marcus to bring his ensemble down from Baltimore for a wonderful evening of surprisingly beautiful music. Bass Clarinetist, Composer, Arranger, Todd Marcus is one of the few artists worldwide to focus on the bass clarinet as a main instrument in modern jazz with his large and small ensembles. His straight-ahead playing and compositions swing with fiery and introspective intensity, offer a strong lyrical sensibility, and often incorporate the Middle Eastern influences of his Egyptian-American heritage. Again, there is no additional charge to subscribers for this concert. $20 per ticket for non-subscribers.

TIP: Purchase a Family Pass for $150. That gives 4 people access to the remaining three concerts in the series, a savings of $90 over the single ticket price for four.

You can purchase tickets using a credit card on our website here.

Winter Relief Volunteers Needed

Thank you to the nearly 20 people who signed up to volunteer for next week's winter relief effort just yesterday!

We are in need of many volunteers to run this program smoothly. Click here for a list of slots that have not been filled.

You can sign up on our automated site through a link on our website's homepage, or contact volunteer coordinator Judy Hall at [email protected].

Pre-Winter Relief Meeting for all volunteers will be held THIS Sunday, during coffeehour in the parish hall (10:20 a.m.). Volunteers are strongly urged to attend.

Post-Winter Relief Meeting for all volunteers will be held at the upcoming Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Feb. 28 in the Fellowship Hall at 6 p.m.

Refugee Support Meeting

Tonight, 7 p.m., Fellowship Hall

As a follow up to our recent Sunday forum on assisting refugee families, we will hold an informational meeting tonight at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall focused on training in and learning about the refugee vetting process, the lives of refugees, and the organization World Relief. For more information, go to their website: https://www.worldrelief.org/. You can also fill out a survey in advance here http://worldreliefannearundel.org/volunteer-application.

Upcoming Calendar Notes

There is NO Faith and Fellowship next Monday, February 13th due to Winter Relief.

There is a REVISED schedule for Faith and Fellowship for Monday February 20th.
6:00-8:00 Youth Group-we will continue to work with ABUMC to prepare for the combined service. (Bring $5.00 for pizza and meet in the youth room)
6:30-8:30 Motet (No Dinner)
6:30-8:00 Adult Ed (No Dinner)
There will not be Spirit Singers, Chorale or Acolyte practice on this day.

THIS Sunday February 12th, all classes are invited to make lunches for Winter Relief at 11:15 in the Parish Hall.

(See below)

Sunday February 19th -NO SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES due to Winter Relief

Sunday February 26th- Elementary Sunday School Classes will meet (3 years-5th grade). No youth classes this day (6th-12th). Youth will meet at ABUMC for the 10am combined youth service. Please contact [email protected], [email protected] or your Sunday School teacher if you need to carpool. Families and parents welcome.

Lunches of Love on Sunday

Once again the children and youth Sunday School classes will make lunches for our Winter Relief guests. Because this was a popular activity last year, we have decided to make 100 lunches. Lunches will be made immediately following Sunday School in the Fellowship Hall THIS Sunday, February 12th. Jenelle is in need of adult volunteers to set up, monitor and clean up the lunch making. More information will be given out to each Sunday School Class.

For questions or to volunteer to help, please email jenelle@st-margarets. org.

Heretics Reboot

Starts Feb. 19

The Rev. Peter Mayer and parishioner Spencer Johnson invite you to participate in a new Sunday morning book study. Titled Seekers (formerly Heretics), the group will read and discuss thought provoking, contemporary religious books during the formation hour (10:25-11 a.m.). The first book is "What Did Jesus Ask?" a collection of reflections by a variety of writers that can be purchased at Amazon.com. All participants must acquire their own books. The group will have its first class on Feb. 19 in the administrative conference room. Please join them!

Blues Coffeehouse

Chase away those winter blues and join the Third Sunday Band and friends for some social time with live music in the Parish Hall on February 25. Doors open at 6:30 PM, Music begins at 7. Coffee and snacks provided.. Show your talents at the open mic. Contact Al Todd at [email protected] if you want to perform. Otherwise, just come relax, listen, and sing along.

Brotherhood of St. Andrew's

The Brotherhood welcomes all men of St. Margaret's to join them. The international Brotherhood unites in three disciplines of prayer, study and service. Though they usually meet the second Tuesday of the month, their February meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. in classroom C of the Formation Building. For more information, contact Jim (Tug) Knorr at [email protected].

Newcomers Dinner on Feb. 26

New to St. Margaret's? All newcomers are welcome to our next Newcomers Dinner on Feb. 26th, 5 p.m., (NEW TIME) in the parish hall. You will meet and hear from church leaders and see how you can best fit in with our many program opportunities. Childcare can be provided. Please RSVP with our Newcomers Committee Chair Jane Piche at [email protected] or 410-349-0961.

Green Team Meeting on Feb. 22

There will be a Green Team meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. in Classroom E of the Formation Building. All who are interested in planning environmental friendly efforts here at SMC are welcome! For questions, email [email protected].

This annual tournament to benefit the Light House will be held on Thursday, June 15, at the Renditions Golf Course in Davidsonville. Parishioner Mike Winn is putting teams of four together. If you wish to participate, please write a check for $137.50 (per player), payable to Friends of the Light House, with "Golf Tournament 2017" in the memo line and either give to Mike on Sunday or place it in the History & Archives box in the church office. For questions, contact Mike at [email protected].

Bible Women Study

We continue our book study on the book "Bible Women: All Their Words and Why They Matter" by Episcopal priest Lindsay Freeman. So far, we have learned of daring, devoted, determined, and, yes, even domineering females who lived exciting and meaningful lives. Please join us! It is never too late! We meet on:

*Thursday mornings at 9:15 a.m. in the formation building (childcare provided in the nursery); and the third Sunday of every month during the formation hour.

We also have a weekly video on the characters of study with a parishioner and the Rev. Jane Hague. This week, we have our first male participant! Here is this week's video:

#325to325 -- Daily Look at St. Margaret's History

in celebration of our 325th anniversary

Seen on our Facebook & Twitter pages daily

To receive an email, contact [email protected].

We have had some vacancies open up on some of our coffee hour teams. This is a great opportunity to support a very important ministry to St Margaret's. New team members will be placed with experienced hosts. Each team serves just six times a year. Duties include putting out food that is already provided, making coffee and cleaning up. No experience is necessary and no baking is required! Please contact coordinator Kathy Lang at [email protected] or 410-956-9008 if you are interested.