December 30th - Open House - Reverend Bill and Kay Petersen's Home - 2 PM - 5 PM
December 31st - One Service at 9 AM - Lessons, Carols, & Holy Eucharist
December 31st - ECW Lasagna Dinner - Parish Hall - 5 PM - 7 PM
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December 29, 2017 - Vol 10, Issue 52
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| Birthdays |
January 1st
Susan Benson
3rd Katie Kelliher
Spencer Kiley
6th David Jeffers
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Sunday Ministry Assignments
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Altar Guild
Lorraine Crocker
Connie Mitchell
Ushers
Lectors
9 AM
Holly Simons
Presenters
Terri & Lee White
Eucharistic Ministers
9 AM
Phil & Dianne
Wasmuth
Greeters
Sarah Day
Doug Smithwood
Flower Guild
Flower Delivery
Coffee
Mary Haeger
Bree Schuette
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Rector's Reflections
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The First Sunday after Christmas
During medieval times, Christmas was celebrated for twelve days, culminating at Epiphany, the thirteenth day. The first Sunday within these twelve days focuses on the biblical stories about Jesus' childhood. The text for this year has Mary and Joseph bringing the infant Jesus to the temple as required "according to the law." This was to fulfill Mary's ritual purification after the birth of a child and for the redemption of the firstborn son in accordance with the Torah.
In nearly all cultures, religions, and families one finds rituals that accompany major milestones in the lives of people. Christmastide is a season of rituals from Christmas Pageants to family Christmas traditions, from Christmas Eve candlelight and singing Silent Night to special meals and gatherings. Accompanying our cultural, religious, and family Christmas rituals is the rich musical soundtrack of the season.
Some congregation's tradition includes singing the Carol The Bells of Christmas which frames the birth of Christ as coming as a guest to our homes:
The bells of Christmas chime once more; the heav'nly guest is at the door.
He comes to earthly dwellings still with new year gifts of peace, good will.
Come, Jesus, glorious heav'nly guest, and keep your Christmas in our breast;
then David's harpstrings, hushed so long, shall swell our jubilee of song.
A recent tradition at All Saints is the classic Service of Lessons and Carols. Our jubilee of song this year will be held Sunday (December 31st) as we gather for one worship service at 9:00 am.
I hope you join us as the celebration of Christmas continues, for unto us a Savior is Born!
Bill +
One Worship Service Next Sunday, December 31st at 9:00 am
Please join us for Lessons and Carols with Holy Eucharist for the First Sunday of Christmas. The Festival of Lessons and Carols is a service of Scripture and song that dates to the late 19th century. In this service, we listen to Scripture lessons followed by a carol or other song that reflects on the lesson's message and a brief prayer.
Pledge Card Alert!
Reminder to return your pledge cards as soon as possible! Our return rate of pledge cards has been much lower this year, so please return your card so we can have a accurate Ministry Spending Plan for 2018. Thank you!
2017 Giving - Last Chance
Please make sure that any financial gifts you would like to make for calendar and tax year 2017 are either postmarked or received in the parish office no later than Friday, December 29, 2017 (or placed in the offering plate on Sunday, December 31st).
If you have giving questions please contact our Parish Administrator Deb Hoyt or Treasurer Beth Smith at (603)569-3453 or allsaints@metrocast.net. Thank you!
We invite you to join us for the many worship opportunities at All Saints Wolfeboro this season:
- Sunday, December 31st ~ The First Sunday After Christmas: 9:00 am One Service Lessons and Carols w/Eucharist
- Saturday, January 6th ~ The Epiphany of Our Lord: 5:00 pm potluck and presentation on the Holy Land by Pastor Bill and Kay Petersen
- Sunday, January 7th ~ The Baptism of Our Lord: 8:00 and 10:00 am Eucharist
May God bless and keep you in this season of incarnation, may the life and love of our Lord Jesus Christ be born in you anew, and may the Holy Spirit sustain you in the coming year.
WOLFEBORO SERVES YOUTH GROUP FOR GRADES 7-12
Pastors Bill & Gina (from First Congregational Church Wolfeboro) and Maria Found from Brewster have launched a service-focused, social-justice centered youth group for students in grades 7 through 12. We are determined to be ecumenical (and happy to be interfaith, if you bring friends from other traditions!
Future dates to be announced. Bring friends! All are welcome!
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The Fourth Sunday of Advent - December 24, 2017
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Photo taken at 9 AM Service
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| Photos for the Three Christmas Eve Services |
Many thanks to Christy Parker and Ralph Simons for sharing their photos of the 5 PM
(Christy), and 10 PM (Ralph) Christmas Eve Services. Photos of the 9 AM Service were provided by Phil Wasmuth.
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Fourth Sunday of Advent Readings
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 All Saints Choir Member Priscilla Theberge reads a poetic meditation in the 9 AM Service for the lighting of the advent candles.
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Christmas Eve 9 AM Service
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Parishioners volunteered for the various roles in the Christmas Pageant. Carolyn Day read the script for the pageant.
Steve and Sarah Day played the roles of Joseph and Mary.
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| ECW New Year's Eve Lasagna Dinner Planning Committee |
Episcopal Church Women, ECW, will be sponsoring their final fundraising for this year. On NEW YEARS EVE as part of Wolfeboro's LAST NIGHT celebration, a lasagna dinner will be held in the parish hall from 5-7 ($10 per person, children under 5 free and families are $30).
Parishioners who would like to help defray the costs of the food are asked to drop a check off to the parish office with a notation, ECW dinner. Checks may also be given to committee members.
All money raised by ECW is used to support the church and local organizations.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail Holm & Dianne Wasmuth, Co-Chairs ECW
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Christmas Eve 5 PM Service
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 Holly Simons has help from Zach Parker
 Bill Lander and Bill Woodward served as Eucharistic Ministers for the 5 PM Service
Reverend Bill Petersen reads a Christmas message to the children.
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| Holy Land Presentation by Rev. Petersen and Kay |
HOLD THE DATE - HOLY LAND PRESENTATION
On Epiphany, Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 5:00 pm we will gather in the Parish Hall for a potluck supper and a presentation by Pastor Bill and Kay Petersen on their recent trip to the Holy Land.
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Christmas Eve 10 PM Service
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 Eucharistic Minister Art Slocum lights the candles about 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the 10 PM Service.
Eucharistic Ministers Art Slocum & Sandi Johnson pause briefly before joining Reverend Bill Petersen in the Narthex for prayer just prior to the beginning of the 10 PM Service.
In the above photo, Eucharistic Minister Art Slocum lights the 4 advent candles.
The Reverend William Petersen states the Eucharistic Prayer in preparation for Holy Communion.
The Choir sings the Candle Hymn, Silent Night
Parishioners join with the choir in singing the candle hymn, Silent Night.
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| Dream Group |
The Dream Group will resume the first Sunday in January the 7th, after the 10 o'clock service. We will meet in the library.
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah Day
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Christmas Staff Luncheon
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On Wednesday, December 20th, the All Saints Staff and spouses enjoyed a wonderful luncheon at Kingswood Regional High School's Skylight Dining Room. In the photo that was supplied by Holly Simons are: Ralph and Holly Simons, Jackie and Mark McLaughlin, Ken and Deb Hoyt, and Kay and Rev. Bill Petersen.
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Coffee Hour Schedule
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All Saints' Church 10 AM Coffee Hour Schedule
Dec 31 - Bree Schuette, Anne Hunt, Mary Haeger
Jan 7 - Joanne Crowe, Dianne Wasmuth
Jan 14 - Jeannie Muir, Terri White
Jan 21 - Ritva Torma, Sandi Johnson
Jan 28 - Gayle Gurney, Anne Hunt, Paul Dostie, Sarah Day (annual mtg)
Feb 4 - Dianne Wasmuth, Arlene Salzgeber, Gail Holm
Feb 11 - Dianne Wasmuth, Sarah Day
Feb 18 - Anne Hunt, Jeannie Muir
Feb 25 - Ritva Torma, Sandi Johnson
Mar 4 - Gayle Gurney, Gail Holm
Mar 11 - Anne Hunt, ________
Mar 18 - Joanne Crowe, ________
Mar 25 - Choir, Arlene Salzgeber, Sarah Day
Respectfully submitted,
Anne Hunt
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Our Savior is Born
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The above photo was taken by Christy Parker
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Office Hours
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Monday - 9 AM - 5 PM Office will be closed on Monday, January 1st
Tuesday - 1 PM - 5 PM
Wednesday - 9 AM- Noon
Thursday - 9 AM - Noon
Friday - Closed
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L.I.F.E. Ministries Help Needed!!
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HELP NEEDED!!
The food pantry is still looking for people with a standard SUV or full size pickup truck with trailer skills to pick up food each week on Tuesday mornings at the NH Food Bank in Manchester. Also, pick up food every other month on Thursday mornings at the Tri-County Facility on Rt. 16 in Tamworth. Mileage reimbursement paid.
Contact VP Dana Robertson at robertson2900@roadrunner.com.
FOOD PANTRY - w
elcomes and is extremely thankful for any and all donations. Items that are costly and cannot usually be purchased from the Food Bank are especially needed. These items are: Beef Stew, Soup, Canned Fruit, Hash, Spam, Cereal. Thank you for all your donations!
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Last Week of December 2017 and January - 2018
Calendar
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Schedule for Lord & Tailor; Food Pantry
Lord & Tailor
Thursday & Friday 10 AM - 3 PM; Saturday 10 AM - 1 PM
Food Pantry
Wednesday
-10 AM - 1 PM; 5 PM - 7 PM
Friday, December 29th
10 AM - 2 PM -
NO Senior Meals
8 PM - AA - Parish Hall
Saturday, December 30th
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - AA Mtg. - Library
8 PM - 9:30 PM - AA - Parish Hall
SUNDAY, December 31st
9 AM Holy Eucharist - Lessons & Carols
5 PM - 7 PM - ECW Last Night Lasagna Dinner
MONDAY, January 1st
No Senior Meals
1 PM - 4:30 PM - Senior Bridge - Library
7 PM - 9 PM Photo Club - Parish Hall
TUESDAY, January 2nd
7 AM - 8:00 AM - Women's Worship - Parish Hall
WEDNESDAY, January 3rd
9:00 AM - Caregivers - Library
10:00 AM - 2 PM - Senior Meals & Activities
1:30 PM - Knitting Club
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Table Tennis - Parish Hall
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY, January 4th
7:30 AM - Men's Bible Study - Parish Hall
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Bible Study & Holy Eucharist - Library
5:00 PM - Dinner Bell - Parish Hall
6:00 PM - Stamp Club
7:00 PM - District AA - Library
FRIDAY, January 5th
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Senior Meals & Activities
8:00 PM - AA Meeting - Parish Hall
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All Saints e-News
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