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October 30, 2020 | Volume 14, Issue 44 | Twenty Second Sunday After Pentecost | Year A |
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From The Music and Tech Corner |
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Next week (Wednesday Nov 4th), our Sacred Sing! program comes in the day after a difficult and contentious election in our country. This is precisely the time that our faith gets "teeth", as we are willing to lift our eyes to our God and sing His praises and claim His comfort and His promises through the texts of psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Let's "take heart" together, and choose to watch God's plans unfold with trust and gratitude to Him.
"Glorious Things of Thee are spoken", followed by "God will take care of you", and also a deep favorite "On Eagle's Wings".... These were chosen for the messages of hope, comfort and willingness to praise and trust in difficult times. Do join us as you're able, remembering you can watch any programs already aired and also be with us livestream at 6:57 pm on Wednesday nights.
Technical Note from Ralph: Bah humbug! After having fairly good success with the internet gods in previous streams, last night’s Sacred Sing was disappointing as you encountered (as we learned later from you-all) glitches in the video/audio stream. I’ve examined our set-up and can only attribute it to a busy night on the FB server or the internet. We do have a back-up recording that is glitch-free, which is now posted on YouTube here, and soon we will replace the Facebook live video with the recorded video. For the future, know that if you experience difficulty on the live session, the co-recorded session uploaded to YouTube later should be a good alternative. Thank you for all who stayed with us.
Praising in the autumn beauty,
Holly & Ralph
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Volunteer Opportunity!!
MPORTANT! Looking for an E-News Assistant Editor to cover for Editor when, or if, she ever goes on vacation again. Promotion to Editor is a definite possibility. Please contact Pastor Bill or Carolyn at
csundquist@roadrunner.com
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Technicolor Parament Aerobics Month |
The paraments (liturgical linens for the altar, lectern, and pulpit) and vestments (priest’s stole and chasuble) we use in our worship space change the most during the month of November (white, then green for two weeks, white, and blue).
A unified system of colors developed only gradually and haphazardly until and through the Middle Ages. Today, a system of colors is used by its congregations; for the most part, the same system is also used by Roman and Anglican churches, at least in the United States; and by many churches around the world
The colors serve to adorn the worship space, and to call attention to the nature of the season or festival being celebrated. A brief summary of their usage, according to the church year, follows.
Advent: Blue is associated with Advent, suggesting hope. This association originated in Scandinavia, probably because purple dye was too expensive for churches to use. Some assemblies use purple in Advent, a color associated with royalty as the church awaits the newborn king. (note, this is a different meaning than when it is used in Lent; see below).
Christmas: White, calling to mind the purity of the newborn Christ, and to our light and joy in him. Some also use Gold.
Epiphany of Our Lord and Baptism of Our Lord: White (see Christmas).
Epiphany: Green is used for its symbolism of our growth in Christ. Green, in a sense, is a "neutral color," used when more festive or more somber color is not appointed.
Transfiguration of Our Lord: White (see Christmas).
Ash Wednesday: Purple is the preferred color as this is the first day of Lent. Historically, black has also been used on this day, since it is the color of the ashes to which we will all return.
Lent: Purple is typically associated with Lent, suggesting repentance and solemnity.
Sunday of the Passion: Scarlet is the preferred color of this first day of Holy Week, as it suggests the deep color of blood. (Scarlet is to be distinguished from the brighter color of red, which is appointed for the Day of Pentecost, martyrs’ days, and certain church celebrations). If a parish does not have scarlet vestments, purple maybe used.
Days of Holy Week: Scarlet or purple may be used for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of Holy Week.
Maundy Thursday: For this fourth day of Holy Week, celebrated as the institution of the Lord’s Supper, scarlet or white is used.
Good Friday: No vestments or paraments are used on this day, after the stripping of the altar on Maundy Thursday night.
Vigil of Easter: White or Gold suggests of joy in the Resurrection is used on this night.
Easter Day: White or gold is suggested for this day. The gold color symbolizes that this day is the "queen of feasts," unique in the entire church year.
Sundays of Easter: White suggests the joy of the resurrection.
Day of Pentecost: Red as the color of fire is used on this day when we remember the tongues of fire descended on the crowd in Jerusalem. In contrast to the color of scarlet, Pentecost’s red is a bright color.
The Holy Trinity: White is suggested, the expression of joy in the mystery of the Triune God.
Time after Pentecost: Green is used, to indicate our growth in faith as we follow the teachings and ministry of Christ.
Christ the King: The final day of the church year uses white, a festive color suggesting light, joy, and the celebration of our Lord.
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You are invited to our community read, a joint ministry of All Saints' and First Congregational Church Wolfeboro via Zoom. Pastors Bill and Gina facilitate lively discussions three Tuesday afternoons a month 4:00-5:00 pm. To join the discussion via computer click: WOLFEBORO READS
Meeting ID: 982 3048 8609 Passcode: 012281
By Phone: (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID: 982 3048 8609
November Book: Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants, by Robin Wall Kimmerer to be discussed 11/10,17,24
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We pray for those on our prayer list... |
The Champagne Family, Bob Pierpont, Ruth Gray, Dylan Allwine, Mark Luken, Shirley Bentley, Rodney Morgan, Stephanie Schroeder, Carolyn Toshney, Gina Vivian, Penny Meyer, Jan Sauda, Faye Juul, Penelope Bennis, Mary McAuley, Gwendolyn Deneau, Mary Ellen Davis, Prue Fitts, Judy Hess, Michael Dowd, Zell Kellogg, Joe Blackett, Jacqueline McLaughlin, Winona Blake |
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Dinner Bell Community Meal To-Go Thursdays
And Thanksgiving
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Wednesday, 25th Thanksgiving Dinner*
*[Note: Thanksgiving meals must be reserved by Nov. 17th]
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Volunteers Needed
We are in need of two volunteers 3:00-6:00 pm each week to help distribute meals in a socially-distanced manner. Please contact Pastor Bill pastorbillpetersen@gmail.com if you would like to help, or have any questions. If you have been a previous kitchen volunteer, please contact Chef Phil pgambale@live.com if you would like help.
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Dinner Bell has resumed with To-Go meals reserved ahead of time and will be distributed in the parking lot.
Reserve your meal(s) by calling the church office 569-3453 Mondays 10:00 am-4:00 pm or Tuesdays 2:00-4:00 pm and indicate pickup time for Thursday between 4:00-6:00 pm.
When picking up your meal(s) please remain in your vehicle, wear a mask and a volunteer will check you in and place your meals in your vehicle's trunk or backseat. A donation for your meal(s) may be left with the volunteer.
Dinner Bell Menu
November
5th Vegetable beef barley soup, Sausage with peppers, and onions, Rice pilaf, bread, fruit, and water.
12th Cream of mushroom soup, Pan seared boneless chicken, Roasted vegetables, bread, fruit, and water.
19th Italian wedding soup, Stuffed pork, Broccoli, Roasted red potatoes, bread, fruity water.
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Dinner Bell is providing up to 100 Thanksgiving Meals To-Go for the Wolfeboro community on Wednesday, November 25th and needs your help. We need pumpkin pies (14 to be exact) to be baked and brought to church on Tuesday, November 14th. Please contact the church office or sign-up on the bulletin board opposite the church office door to help. Thank you!
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You are invited to share how you have experienced God's grace since the start of the pandemic. Think of a specific time when a person or formal ministry of All Saints' impacted you positively either as someone you sharing your gifts with, as someone receiving the gifts of another, or as a witness to others sharing God's love. How did that experience make you feel? What impact did that have on the community? What makes you passionate about that ministry moment? Please share your story as we focus on encouraging one another.
Share your story with Pastor Bill or our Senior Warden and E-news Editor Carolyn Sundquist. They can be as creative as you wish and any format. They could be a 2-3 sentence written impact statement, a 1-2 minute video chat, or a formal written short story. Photos to accompany your story are always great!
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Our United Thank Offering is sponsored by All Saints Episcopal Church Women as one of their Outreach Missions.
Our Fall UTO In-gathering ends on October 31s.. Please convert your coins into bills or a check made out to All Saints Church, but indicate on the check UTO. You may mail your offering to: All Saints Church, P.O. 359, Wolfeboro, NH 03894 or drop off your offering at the church office.
Thank You!
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November 1
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will lead Holding on to Hope: A National Service for Healing and Wholeness, a live-streamed prayer service from Washington National Cathedral (https://cathedral.org/worship/)on All Saints’ Day, November 1, 4:00 - 5:30 pm. Amid pandemic, racial reckoning, and an historic election, the live-streamed service will gather Americans for prayer, song, lament, hope, and a call to love God and neighbor. The service will feature an ecumenical and multi-faith array of voices, musical offerings, and prayers. Using a combination of live and visually stunning pre-recorded elements gathered from across the nation, the service will be live-streamed in English and Spanish.
Prayer Hotline
November 1 - November 5
A live prayer hotline in English and Spanish will be open during Holding on to Hope: A National Service for Healing and Wholeness. The hotline, staffed by Episcopal clergy and chaplains, and in partnership with Virginia Theological Seminary and General Theological Seminary, will be open from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. EST from November 1 to November 5. The line can be reached at 202-998-3510.
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While we are apart we are the church together on-line. There are many ways to connect with one another to see, hear and share God online at All Saints'. |
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9:00 am - Worship via Facebook Live
10:00 am - Virtual Coffee Hour via Zoom
Meeting ID: 625 293 985 Password: 686500
By phone: (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID: 625 293 985
Mondays
10:00 am - Office Hours with Pastor Bill via Zoom
Meeting ID: 296 849 095 Password: 027471
By phone: (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID: 296 849 095
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9:00 am - Women's Worship via Zoom
Meeting ID: 998 0107 3469 Password: 003176
By Phone: (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID: 998 0107 3469
3:00 pm - Wolfeboro Reads via Zoom
Meeting ID: 982 3048 8609 Password: 012281
By Phone: (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID: 982 3048 8609
Wednesdays
5:57 pm - Sacred Sing via Facebook Live
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9:00 am - Men's Bible Study via Zoom
Meeting ID: 998 0107 3469 Password: 003176
By Phone: (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID: 998 0107 3469
3:00 pm - Midweek Bible Study via Zoom
Meeting ID: 546 551 506 Password: 508697
By phone at: (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID: 546 551 506
Fridays
5:00 pm - Share casual conversation via Zoom
Meeting ID: 938 3255 5628 Password: 592973
By Phone: (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID: 938 3255 5628
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My dear friend Mr. Cardinal visits most every day. Thumping on my window until I respond by coming to the kitchen and talking or singing to him. I have a red cardinal for an alarm clock, a friend, someone to talk to and sing to. He never comments on how poorly I look, or how bad a hair day I am having, pure unconditional acceptance! How blessed am I that this " angel from another realm " visits and has done so since the 1st of March all through these Covid times. As I write he flew again to the window sill and looked in at me and I thank him for his service of keeping me company and lifting my spirits most every day. Thank you God, you speak to us in so many forms and ways. Whoever would have thought that a red cardinal would befriend me.
This is from a very dear friend who has been going through tough times as a self-employed jewelry designer. Mr. Cardinal has been a godsend for her.
I looked up what it would mean to see a cardinal. This is what I found, which would be meaningful to my friend, "a reminder to check your confidence and move forward no matter the obstacles in your path. Another belief is that cardinals are spiritual messengers."
Carolyn
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