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Dragon Tales E-News September 27, 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 memorial service for parishioner Richard (Dick) Morin will be held this Saturday, Sept. 30
at 10:30 a.m. at the church.
View his obituary here.
Please keep the Morin family in your prayers.
Rest eternal grant to him, O Lord; And let light perpetual shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Grant, O Lord, to all who are bereaved the spirit of faith and courage, that they may have strength to meet the days to come with steadfastness and patience; not sorrowing as those without hope, but in thankful remembrance of your great goodness, and in the joyful expectation of eternal life with those they love. And this we ask in the Name of Jesus Christ our Savior.
Amen.
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A Note from our Missions Commission
Join us in serving our local brothers and sisters in need with Project 3.25!
As we gear up for St. Margaret's 325
th anniversary in a few short weeks, the Missions Commission is bringing you opportunities to serve our local neighbors in need.
Join us THIS Sunday, October 1 from 10:15 to 11 a.m., in the parish and fellowship halls for the annual Missions Fair. Representatives from organizations who've received St. Margaret's Church endowment grants will be on hand to reveal how our support has impacted people across the globe. Additionally, parishioners leading church-sponsored outreach projects will also share stories of success and you will have the opportunity to sign up for plenty of short- or long-term volunteer opportunities.
The Missions Commission is refocusing its efforts to empower and serve our neighbors in need through Project 3.25. As St. Margaret's celebrates its anniversary, we want to reach out to and support communities and organizations who live or operate within 3.25 miles of our campus. We invite you to join us in this effort.
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Otherwise in the Fellowship Hall
Please bring pets leashed or in a carrier.
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Flu and pneumonia vaccines will be offered
THIS SUNDAY, October 1,
in the Parish Hall, from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Please bring your insurance cards and ID.
Bring a check or cash for any co-pay charge.
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Sunday's Sermon by the Rev. Peter W. Mayer -- Sept. 24, 2017
Recorded by Richard Green
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Thank you to everyone who attended our Stewardship Forum this week! We appreciated the participation, feedback and great questions from those in attendance!
During the forum, we shared the "whys" of making a pledge to St. Margaret's and the "hows" of making your pledge. This year's campaign goal is $890,000, a 3.5% increase over last year's Stewardship tally. As of last week, we have received $410,000 from 75 pledges - a HUGE thank you to those of you who have pledged!!
So why pledge to St. Margaret's? Stewardship supports our welcoming Faith and Formation programs, funds our engaging music ministry, provides expanded nursery staffing, purchases a much-needed phone system upgrade, enhances mission work, compensates our staff appropriately, maintains our campus for church and community use, and many, many other things.
Stewardship also supports our plans for future growth at St. Margaret's. Future plans include the hiring of a part-time sexton, building infrastructure for connecting to county water supply, and replacing our organ. Our growth in programs and activities has outpaced our giving, so pledging every year at this time is important. In short, Stewardship allows St. Margaret's to be St. Margaret's.
So how do you pledge to St. Margaret's?
Online pledging is available here. Pledge cards are available in the church pews and church office, and were mailed last month. We encourage you to give a gift that is meaningful and reflective of God's blessings in your life.
We ask that you pledge by October 27, 2017 to provide adequate time for 2018 budget considerations.
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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Special Area Youth Groups Meet Up on 10/1
THIS Sunday from 5- 7 p.m., Broadneck area churches will be participating in a combined youth event at Gloria Dei! Lutheran Church on College Parkway. Youth from churches on the peninsula will share a meal together, have fellowship time, a brief devotion and some games. For more info, contact Jeff Conover, at
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Next Senior Session THIS Coming Tuesday, 10/3
All seniors 65 and older are welcome to meet with clergy next Tuesday, 10 a.m., in Classroom E of the Formation Building for our next Senior Sessions program. We will preview the next Sunday's Gospel lesson, share special prayers, as well as current challenges and joys. Last month was an outstanding kick-off to this monthly program. Please join us!
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St. Margaret's Guild Meeting on 10/4
St. Margaret's Guild will hold their
next monthly meeting on Weds, Oct. 4,
in the Fellowship Hall. This month's speaker will be parishioner Al Todd, former Executive Director for the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, who will discuss the status of efforts for cleaning the Chesapeake Bay. Lunch is served at noon and the program begins at 1 p.m. All welcome! Contact Pat Hall at
pshall1@verizon.net for more information.
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Prayer Shawl Ministry Meets on 10/7
All are welcome (no matter what your skill level may be) to join members of the
Prayer Shawl Ministry at their monthly session on Saturday, October 7, starting at 9 a.m. in the administration building. It is a great way to get to know others in this ministry that provides shawls for those needing extra comfort. If you have questions, contact Jane Piche at
star2d2@aol.com.
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Newcomers Dinner Coming Up on 10/15
All newcomers to St. Margaret's are invited to a dinner in their honor on Sunday, Oct. 15, 5 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The event, sponsored by the Newcomers Committee, allows those new to the parish to hear from church leaders on the programs and activities offered at SMC.Children are welcome.
Please RSVP to Jane Piche at star2d2@aol.com as soon as you know you will be coming so they can plan adequately.
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Faith & Fellowship Activities THIS Monday 10/2
-Children and Youth music groups start at 5pm in the choir room--
-Acolyte practice at 5:30 pm in the sanctuary
-Children's activities from 5 to 6 pm in the parish hall
-Faith & Fellowship Meals - 6 pm in the Parish Hall
Prices are--
One time cost: $3 child, $5 adult,$15 max per family
Semester: $30 child, $50 adult, $100 max for family
-Youth Group at 6:30 pm in Formation Classroom D
-Adult Formation -- 6:45 pm in the Formation Building -- Next Week
Programs on the history and legacy of the Reformation begins next week led by Ernie Tucker, Paul O'Donnell, and John Freymann--an expert on the history of Christianity who teaches at the Naval Academy. All are welcome!
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Thursday Morning Bible Study Continues This Week
Our Thursday morning bible study will continues on Sept. 21 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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Mark your calendar!
Anniversary Weekend on Oct. 20-22
Friday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m.
A Vespers Service of Remembrance
Musical artists Carolyn Surrick, viola da gamba
and Ginger Hildebrand, violin
Saturday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m.
Reflections on the Parish in a coffeehouse setting
with music featuring Third Sunday Band
Sunday, Oct. 22, Sunday Morning Services
Featuring music with Benjamin Taylor, Baritone,
currently with the Pittsburgh Opera.
Festive reception at 10:20 a.m.
Sunday, Oct. 22, Choral Evensong, 5 p.m.
Led by former rector the Rt. Rev. Mary Glasspool
Assistant Bishop of New York
and
musical artist Fatma Daglar, principal oboe with the Annapolis Symphony
and SMC choirs performing Vivaldi's Gloria with chamber orchestra
followed by a reception
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Grants Applications Available
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Don't Miss...
St. Philip's Indoor Flea Market - October 14 - 8 a.m. to Noon
730 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD
St. Margaret's Day School Fundraiser - October 19
Spizzico/Froyo at Bay Hills
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