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Dragon Tales E-News November 15, 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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Quick Links
Calendar Note: The church office will be closed Wednesday-Friday of next week for the Thanksgiving holiday. There are no Faith & Fellowship activities on Monday, Nov. 20th except for acolyte practice at 5:30 and choir rehearsal at 6:30 p.m. No child care will be available.
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Our Women's Guild has been a supporting arm for St. Margaret's Church since 1926. In reading the monthly minutes of this wonderful group of ladies from the past, it is very clear that they have been the backbone of this church for many years. They donated hours of their time for fundraising events to keep St. Margaret's afloat like dinners, fashion shows, rummage sales just to name a few. Today the church is thriving so the Guild is now focusing their fundraising efforts to benefit women and children in our community as well as the world. We have purchased Christmas gifts for local elementary students who might not have had a Christmas at all, helped a family of three children who didn't have a stable place to live, and provided young girls with funding to attend summer camps at Claggett. We have also donated to the YWCA's battered women's program, and Guinean Mother's Hope and Dageno Girl's School.
The Guild's biggest fundraiser of the year is its upcoming annual Holiday Bazaar. It will be held THIS SATURDAY in the parish hall from 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. The "elegant" White Elephant Sale will be held in the fellowship hall. There will be local crafters and vendors with door prizes provided. Get a jump start on your holiday shopping with items including jewelry, baskets, home decorations, photography, hand-painted plates and glassware, hand-made knitted items and much, much more.
The Guild ladies will also have baked goods for sale and items to be raffled. Proceeds will help with continuing missions of St. Margaret's Women's Guild as well as other community outreach programs.
Free admission! Join us!
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Church Circle Singers in Concert @ St. Margaret's
November 17 @ 7 p.m.
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St. Margaret's is pleased to host these
9 incredible vocalists
who will perform glorious works by Pärt, Muhly, Byrd, Tallis, and Bach.
St. Margaret's parishioners are offered a 10% discount!
Just enter the promo code CCSFRIEND
For more info, contact James@st-margarets.org.
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My Brother's Pantry Volunteers
This Saturday (November 18 at 8:45 a.m.) folks from St Margaret's Church will be meeting at My Brother's Pantry (at College Parkway Baptist Church) to deliver bags of groceries to over 100 families in need on the Broadneck Peninsula. We could still use a few more volunteers! All ages can help and we should be all done in under two hours. Please contact Russell Jackson (
russell@mybrotherspantry.org
) for details.
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This Sunday November 19th, churches from the Broadneck peninsula will gather together to package emergency dried meals through Outreach, Inc. These meals go to those suffering from hunger, often due to disasters, in our country and across the world. Our hope is to package 15,000 meals. This is a family-friendly event! All ages are welcome. We will gather in the Gloria Dei! Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall located at 461 College Parkway, Arnold, MD.
We will package meals at 4 p.m. and conclude with a brief time of worship. This is an opportunity to give thanks to God for what we have and to give out of our abundance to those in need.
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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 names and addresses from Broadneck Elementary School and the AA County Dept. of Social Services of neighbors on the Broadneck Peninsula needing help purchasing their holiday dinner. Our list includes seniors and families with children. The Missions 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 THIS 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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Holy Folders Needed 11/28
Once again, we need the assistance of our "Holy Folders" for our upcoming Christmas mailing. Please meet in the administrative building reception area on Tuesday, November 28, at 10 a.m. Goodies and great fellowship promised!
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Foyers Christmas Event on Dec. 3
Our next Foyers event for all participants will be Dec 3 from 2 to 4 pm. in the Parish Hall. This will be an opportunity for everyone to re-connect as well as a chance for anyone interested in Foyers to come and meet with those who are currently taking part. If you are currently not a member and wish to learn more about Foyers, please join us. Beverages will be provided. Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. The Lessons and Carols service will follow at 5 p.m. in the church
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St. Margaret's Guild Events
Christmas Luncheon
St. Margaret's Guild will hold their annual Christmas luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 11:30 a.m. at Brio's Tuscan Grille in the Annapolis Towne Center. Tickets are $30 each. Checks can be made out to "St. Margaret's Church" with "Guild luncheon" in the memo line. Deadline for purchasing is Dec. 1. Please place your checks in the Guild mailbox (in the admin office) or give to Alice Creighton.
Poinsettia Sale
The Guild will hold their annual poinsettia sale the first two Sunday mornings in December in the parish hall during coffeehour. Please stop by and buy a beautiful plant. All proceeds go toward their mission efforts.
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Coming This Advent...
Family Advent Wreathmaking on Sunday, Nov. 26
Join us Sunday, November 26 for Advent Wreath Making during the Coffee Hour. Whether it's a long-time family tradition or a festive new one, keeping an Advent wreath is a perfect way to pause, reflect, and pray during what can be a hectic Advent season.
DONATIONS OF GREENS are necessary (and appreciated!) for this event. Please leave them at the Parish Hall front doors Saturday after Thanksgiving through Sunday morning before the 9 a.m. service.
While there will be pruning shears available to share during the event, bringing your own can be helpful. There will be a small fee to cover the cost of supplies.
To help set up and/or clean up, or offer a donation of greens (not necessary to sign up for a greens donation, but it will help with planning), text Laurie Tomko at
804-363-1432
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Advent Lessons & Carols on Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. -- Childcare provided
As we begin our spiritual preparation for the birth of Jesus at Christmas, join us for this traditional service sung by the choirs of St. Margaret's. Readings from Holy Scripture, seasonal hymns and choral anthems will prepare us for the promised coming of the Messiah.
RE:Thinking Advent with the Rev. Peter Mayer
The Rev. Peter will be leading an interactive discussion of three components to help us re-think what the Advent season can mean for all of us. The discussions will take place during coffeehour (10:20-11 a.m.) in the Fellowship Hall on Dec. 3, 10, & 17.
Advent Through the Psalms
The Rev. Rhetta Wiley will explore the tradition of praying the Psalms, first examining their composition and formation into the Psalter, then the range of Jewish and Christian interpretation, and finally discussing how to claim the psalms for ourselves and take our place in the ongoing community of psalmic prayer. The program will be the adult formation program for Faith & Fellowship Monday events at 6:45 p.m. on Dec. 4, 11, and 18.
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Calling All Young Singers!
The Spirit Singers invite new singers interested
in learning the joy of singing in a choir to join them
- Grades K - 5 welcome!
Who? All young singers (no experience necessary)
What? We sing music from around the world, accompanied by piano and other instruments/percussion
When? Rehearsals are Mondays from 5 - 5:45 pm following the school calendar
Where? In classroom C in the formation building
How? Under the overall leadership of James Fitzpatrick, parishioners Kate Caldwell and Hope Stinson offer weekly direction and guidance
Benefits: Participation in a choir is a great way to become involved in the life of the church, helping to enhance worship through music. Research has demonstrated that young singers enjoy improved discipline, math and language skills, a sense of community, new friends, and a life-long love of music.
Interested?
Contact James Fitzpatrick, Music Director 410.974.0200 or
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Worship Volunteers for Next Year
We are currently working on the serving schedule for Jan.- Easter. For all who serve on Sundays, if you have any known conflicts, please let Laura in the office know (
laura@st-margarets.org) this week.
We are always looking for Eucharistic Ministers (who help serve communion), Lectors (who read the lessons), Acolytes (youth who assist in the Sunday services), Healing Team members (who assist parishioners going through challenging times), and substitutes for Children's Chapel leaders. If any of those roles sound possible for you or a family member, please let clergy know and we can put you in the next rotation of Sunday services starting in January.
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Help Needed for Winter Relief at St. Philip's
St. Philip's Church in Annapolis is hosting winter relief the week of January 2-8. St. Margaret's volunteers have been asked to make and serve two dinners and two breakfasts as we have done in the past.
We also need to supply drivers for the morning and afternoon transportation with the van.
Volunteers are needed for two evening dinners and two mornings for breakfast.
There will be a sign-up sheet on Sundays during coffee hour. Stop by and see Judy Hall to find out how you can help or contact her at judy.hall0404@gmail.com.
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Join our Grants Program Efforts
A Calling for Grant Liaisons
The Grants committee is seeking 30 curious parishioners who can give a few hours this winter (February and or March) at their convenience to meet, visit or Skype new grant applicants. This liaison role helps the committee discern the final selection of grant recipients. Everyone learns and finds this volunteer opportunity rewarding.
Dozens of parishioners have done this in past years and are encouraged to do it again. Required
Training with assignments is during the formation hour on Sunday, Feb. 4 for those who have signed up.
Please contact Izzy Winn if you can. People who have never done it but are curious are encouraged to send Izzy Winn an email, text or call with questions. The Grants Committee needs you!
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Anniversary Items Still Available
NEW!
We have a small number of anniversary posted autographed by leaders and musicians from the events for sale. The price is....you guessed it -- $32.50! If you wish to secure one, please contact Anne Sessions at
akslctm@earthlink.net.
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