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Dragon Tales E-News August 2, 2017
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We are having a joyous time at Camp Allen this week with our friends from the Allen Apartments! Many thanks to our volunteers who are giving of their time and talents for these families. Keep checking our Facebook public page and members group for more photos and reports from the field!
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A Note from Jane
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It is hard to leave home. From my first day at St Margaret's, you have made me feel welcome and at home. You have taught me so much, and together we have grown into the wholeness of God's love.
I am moving to work at St Thomas Church in Hanover, NH. It is a big parish in the heart of Dartmouth College. As the associate for pastoral care and outreach, I will have the opportunity to work with the spiritual needs of those suffering from addictions both at the university and surrounding area which has been struggling with the deadly consequences of opioid abuse.
When I started at St Margaret's, I was the Assistant for Outreach and Mission. The Missions Commission has accomplished a great deal in the past four years. We have deepened and broaden our relationships and partnerships with those we serve. We have engaged in new ministries and strengthened our work in recurring ministries. There has been strong lay leadership from the beginning, and now I leave the Commission, committees and programs in very capable hands.
We have shared many moments of God's revealing presence in our lives. Who can forget the fateful trip to NYC to see the Rockettes? Or the hard but important work in McCallum, Texas as we worked in the Immigration Center? Or the sleepless nights during Winter Relief and Relay for Life? We did this together. Most importantly, you have welcomed me into your lives and into your hearts and for that I am so grateful.
It has been my great joy to work with Peter and the dedicated staff of St Margaret's. When I arrived, I did not know what I did not know. I have grown as a priest and pastor and I have thrived here. As hard as it is to face, it is time to take these lessons learned to another church where I can share my experience and learn even more. I hear God's call in this next ministry and I am thrilled to say yes to this new adventure.
Sunday, September 10th will be my last time with you. I will miss you and my St Margaret's home very much, but know that you will be in my prayers and in my heart.
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it is customary that if parishioners wish to give a gift to a departing clergy person, a "purse" is taken up by the office. If you wish to donate, you may make checks written out to "St. Margaret's Church" with "Jane's Purse" in the memo line and bring to the office or put in the collection plate. Deadline is September 5th.
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NOTE FROM THE OFFICE
If you have keys to the church you aren't currently using, please return to the office. All keys for the formation building are currently checked out.
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Fall Service Schedule
For all ACOLYTES, EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS,
LECTORS,
FLOWER GUILD MEMBERS,
The service schedule for fall through Christmas is now being finalized.
This is the last call for sending conflicts to laura@st-margarets.org.
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Episcopal Baseball Night THIS FRIDAY
Only a few seats left for SMC parishioners for the Episcopal Night at Camden Yards Orioles game on Friday, August 4, starting at 7:05 p.m. Discounted tickets can be purchased by check ($14 a seat made out to "St. Margaret's Church" with "Orioles in the memo line) or
by credit card for $15 here. Tickets will be distributed by the church office. Once you have purchased the tickets, stop by the church office to pick up your tickets when the office is open. No reservations by email or by phone call will be accepted.
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Pop Up Music Concerts This Weekend
We have three upcoming opportunities to hear professional level music concerts in the next couple of weeks.
Annapolis Chamber Music Festival @ St. Margaret's
Saturday, Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m.
Simply Inspired Schubert, Dvorak, and Shaw
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Tuesday, Aug. 8, 7:30 p.m.
The Shea-Kim Duo
Reduced price tickets are available for parishioners for $20. Go to chambermusicannapolis.org and enter the code STMARGS for the price reduction.
Tony Romano in Concert THIS SUNDAY
This well-known professional guitarist returns to St. Margaret's this Sunday, August 6 at 7 p.m. Romano has been a visible part of the New York City music scene for over twenty years and has toured worldwide with many notable Jazz, Latin, Pop, and Broadway artists. His new recording for the Centaur record label "Dance for One" features all original compositions written by Tony for solo guitar. The concert is free but donations are welcome.
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Sept. 10 - Sunday School Open House - 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Sept. 10 - Goodbye reception for the Rev. Jane - 10:15 a.m.
Sept. 11 - Faith and Formation Activities Begin
Sept. 11 - Choral Evensong for remembering 9/11 - 7 p.m.
Sept. 17 - Sunday School begins - 10:15 a.m.
Sept. 17 - Long Term Planning Forum - 10:15 a.m. - Fellow. Hall
Sept. 24 - Stewardship Forum - 10:15 a.m. - Fellowship Hall
Oct. 1 - Missions Fair - 10:15 a.m. - Parish & Fellowship Hall
Oct. 1 - Blessing of the Animals - 4 p.m. - Campus grounds
Oct. 15 - Newcomers Dinner - 5 p.m. - Parish Hall
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Light House Food Pantry - Thank You for Donations!
Thanks to everyone who helped with donations to the Light House food pantry during our July food drive. Because of your generosity, St. Margaret's donated more than 200 bags of groceries and personal care items (up 7% from last year). These items are made available to families in need in the Annapolis area. If you didn't have the chance to bring a donation during July, it's not too late. We accept pantry donations all year long--so, whenever you are able, get some extra nonperishable groceries while you are doing your own shopping and deposit them in the labeled bin in the narthex.
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Backpacks for Broadneck
This year the Mission Commission is again asking members of the parish for
help with back-to-school supplies for children whose families are unable to provide. We are now
partnering with Broadneck Elementary on Shore Acres Road in Arnold where officials requested we provide filled backpacks for needy children who register late or are otherwise not qualified to be listed with county social services. The counselor will see distribution of the supplies to the most deserving.
The SMC Missions Commission will provide the actual backpacks;
parish families are asked to provide the supplies requested per grade level. If you can help, please contact
coordinator Barbara Marder at scubaesc@aol.com or 410-518-9978. She will provide you with a list of needed supplies for different students. If you would like to contribute but cannot shop, a cash donation will help!
Make a donation by credit card on the church website or donate by check made out to "St. Margaret's Church" with "backpacks" in the memo line.
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Blessing of the Backpacks
Our own blessing of the backpacks will be held on Sunday, Aug. 27
during the 9:00 & 11:15 a.m. services.
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Summer Lunches for Light House
Thank you for your generosity this summer as we try to meet the need of the Annapolis community with bagged lunches from the Light House. At this time, we are only in need of bagged lunches for August 14 and 21.
Click here to sign up!
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August 13th -- Cooking Outdoors
Youth in middle or high school will meet 4 to 8 pm, behind the Formation Building on the St. Margaret's
campus on Sunday, Aug. 13.
Participants will experience
cooking in the outdoors
with parishioner Len Morgan, Boy Scout leader, and learn how to safely use a variety of camp cooking equipment, prepare and eat dinner and dessert, and finish off the evening by roasting marshmallows over the fire. Just want to watch and eat? That's OK, too. RSVP if you can to
lenmorgan@yahoo.com
by August 11th.
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Database Volunteers Needed
Attention, database techies! Would you please consider being part of a team that helps SMC decide the best database a for better coordination of all our lay ministers service in our community? We'll start looking at our needs and current database in September and we need your help! Please let
Fran
Becker (
or Gwen Davis (
gwen@llamaworks.com
) know.
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Community Conversations on Race
Broadneck Baptist Church invites the entire peninsula community to their upcoming Second Sunday Community Conversations on Race. Participants of a variety of churches will think together about the church's role in confronting racism--and owning its own racist history. How, as people of faith, might we be specifically called to work for racial justice as a result of our own theology? How can the church take the lead? A video conversation between Jim Wallis and William Barber is going to help participants think theologically about this.
In September, the Rev. Steve Tillett, pastor of nearby Asbury Broadneck UMC, will lead a discussion on his new book "Stop Falling for the Okeydoke: How the Lie of Race Continues to Undermine Our Country." St. Margaret's will soon order copies that will available for purchase or
you can order from Amazon.com HERE.
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Weed Warriors Needed!
Can you sacrifice one hour sometime over the next few months? Just one?
We are looking for some volunteers to help us with keeping our native plant landscaping looking good. We need some Weed Warriors! All we ask is that you consider choosing a week between now and October and volunteer to stop by the church and pull some weeds for one hour. You can do it any time of day, any day of the week you choose. Weeding can be meditative, a good time for prayer, and give you a sense of accomplishment! Many hands will make light work!
Just sign up through the sign up genius at the following web link:
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Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Closed Fridays
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Upcoming Deadline
Early Fall Spire Newsletter - August 11
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Mark your calendar!
Anniversary Weekend on Oct. 20-22
Friday, Oct. 20 - 7 p.m. - A Service of Remembrance
in the Fellowship Hall
Saturday, Oct 21 - 7 p.m. - An Evening of Reflection
with Third Sunday Band in the Parish Hall
Sunday, Oct. 22 - Sunday Services
with a special reception during coffeehour
Sunday, Oct. 22 - 5 p.m. - Evensong with SMC Choirs
in the church, followed by reception in the Parish Hall
to receive a daily post about
St. Margaret's history.
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St. Margaret's Church
410-974-0200 | 1601 Pleasant Plains Rd, Annapolis, MD 21409 | info@st-margarets.org
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