Dragon Tales E-News
August 15, 2018
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A Note from Laura
August. The month when the reality of "summer won't last forever" hits most households. For St. Margaret's staff and lay leaders, August is a time to busily prepare for the new program year.
Some of the things we have been working on include:
-preparing new welcome materials for the usual annual newcomers who visit looking for a church home,
-purchasing new curriculum for the middle and high school Sunday School classes,
-preparing for a new music director,
-preparing for the annual stewardship campaign,
-scheduling of various programs, services and events,
and the list goes on...
As much as I don't want to be a "Debbie Downer," it's time to dust off the calendar and start using it again!
The Rev. Peter Mayer is going to have a sit down conversation with students about their concerns, anxieties, and goals for the coming school year and give a special blessing for them and their backpacks on
Sunday, August 26
, during coffeehour (10:15am).
Motet Ensemble
rehearsals begin
Monday, Sept. 27
.
Sunday School Open House will be held on Sept. 9th and first day of class is Sept. 16th
. (Parent volunteers and teachers are still needed -- email the Rev. Patti for more information.)
See registration form info below.
Calling all Godly Play teachers, parents with children enrolled in the class and all other interested folks!
There will be an orientation on this wonderful curriculum on
Sept. 9 at 12:30
. The session will last about 2 hours, with a break for lunch (provided). Childcare will be available. Please RSVP for this important and informative session to Gwen Davis –
gwen@llamaworks.com
.
Children's Chapel begins Sept. 9th
at the 9am service (a volunteer is needed for the 1st week of each month-- materials are provided--contact Emily Delsordo at emilypdelsordo@gmail.com for more info).
Faith & Fellowship/Youth Group
begins on Sept. 17th
. The
Thursday AM Bible Study begins Sept. 13th
(9:15am in Classroom E -- Nursery care provided).
Senior Sessions
begin again on
Sept. 4th (10am)
and the
Guild begins their monthly meetings again on Sept. 5th (11:30am).
So head on out to the pool, and enjoy your day trips and family visits. Just know that the clock is ticking, and we'll be ready for a brand new program year soon!
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Sunday's Sermon
by the Rt. Rev. Chilton Knudsen, Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Maryland. Many thanks to Richard Green for recording.
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New Music Director Announced
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Ensemble Galilei Concert Sept. 9
Late last year, in a moment of clarity, the musicians of Ensemble Galilei agreed that it it was time to make a difference. Music is always a good way to change the world, but this time, the group had something different in mind. They met in Chicago in January to create the new project,
Between War and Here
, and then went into the studio in February to record their new CD,
The Flowers of the Forest.
Their new show will tour on the west coast in early November, but the CD release concert for
The Flowers in the Forest
will be in the sanctuary at St. Margaret's Church on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 7 p.m. Tickets at the door are
$25 and $20 for students and seniors.
This date is important for two reasons: it is the Sunday immediately before 9/11, when we are always reminded of the sacrifices made by so many service members and their families; it is also the day of the battle of Flodden, a battle in which ten thousand Scottish soldiers lost their lives, and about which the song,
The Flowers of the Forest
was written. In Annapolis we are ever mindful of the lives of warriors and their families. We see the young midshipmen every year, we have friends who serve at Fort Meade or in Washington, we sit in the pew next to retired navy commanders. Ensemble Galilei is asking that on this day, at this concert, you consider making a contribution to the
Special Operations Warrior Foundation
. As they tour this fall, some of the proceeds from every concert will go to support the families of fallen warriors.
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Men's Breakfast on Aug. 18
Our Brotherhood of St. Andrew will be sponsoring another Men's Breakfast at the
Riverbay Roadhouse in the Cape St. Claire shopping center this Saturday, August 18, at 9 a.m.
Guest speaker information to follow. This activity is a great way to get to know the men of our faith community. If you plant to attend, please contact Tug Knorr at tugknorr@aol.com.
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Back to School Backpacks
THANK YOU, St. Margaret's parishioners
who have so generously provided for filled back-to-school backpacks. At this time, we have fulfilled our commitment to Broadneck Elementary! We have also received notice from AA Co Social Services this morning that they have been able to fulfill their complete lists NOW. This has never happened before in the 5/6+ years we have done these mission projects. The whole county must be feeling blessed and generous
.
Thanks be to God.
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Back to School Blessings
Sunday, August 26
In the past, our clergy have issued blessings for backpacks, students, and teachers heading back to school during services.
This year, the Rev. Peter W. Mayer will spend some time with students and educators discussing their hopes, anxieties, and goals during coffeehour at 10:15 on Sunday, August. 26.
All students are encouraged to bring their backpacks at that time.
All will then receive a special blessing.
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Sunday School Open House
Sept. 9 - 10:15 a.m.
It's time to register students for an exciting new Sunday School year which will include new curriculum for both middle and high school classes!
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Thursday AM Bible Study
Starts Sept. 13
The book being used this fall is a
wise, entertaining, and educational book authored by Amy-Jill Levine that offers a fresh, timely reinterpretation of Jesus’ narratives. She analyzes “problems with parables,” taking readers back in time to understand how their original Jewish audience understood them. Levine reveals the parables’ connections to first-century economic and agricultural life, social customs and morality, Jewish scriptures and Roman culture. With this revitalized understanding, she interprets these moving stories for the contemporary reader, showing how the parables are not just about Jesus, but are also about us—and when read rightly, still challenge and provoke us two thousand years later.
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Foyers Forming for 2018-19
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The St. Margaret's Foyers Planning Committee is organizing Foyer groupings for 2018-2019. The groupings will be ready to be released for our first Foyer Social scheduled for
Sunday, September 16 from 3-5:00 pm
in the Parish Hall.
Please bring an appetizer, snack or dessert
for others to enjoy
(beverages will be provided). At this social, you will meet with other members of your Foyer group, enjoy some food and a beverage, and schedule your upcoming dinners.
If you know you have a conflict with September 16, please email Vera Torrence at
vdtorrence@verizon.net
know so materials are provided to you. It is not too late to request to be in a Foyer grouping. Simply send a message to Vera Torrence and you will be included. The deadline is
Monday, September 10.
If you sign up after this date, you will still be included. It would just help the Foyer Planning Committee if
we have your name early.
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Tanzania Trip Planned for 2019
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St. Margaret’s Missions Comm. members are leading a group to Tanzania on March 7-20, 2019. The all-inclusive trip will include a safari visiting the most beautiful spots of the Serengeti and a three-day visit to the Dageno Girls Center. Dageno has been a St. Margaret’s grant recipient since 2014 but this is the first time we’ve visited in person. The itinerary has been planned and will be led by Teri Priebe of King George Travel—a very experienced TZ tour operator. A $500 deposit secures your space now. Space is limited - 3 spaces left!
For more information, CLICK HERE.
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Seafarers Golf Tournament This Oct.
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The Baltimore International Seafarers Center annual Golf Tournament is Thursday, October 18, 2018. Breakfast at 8am and starting time at 9am.The Elkridge Club in Baltimore City (
www.elkridgeclub.org
). The event will include a Captain’s Choice, buffet breakfast and lunch, and awards receptions following the golf. The price is $150 per golfer. Peter Mayer, Gordon Piche, and Mike Winn have played in this terrific event backing a ministry St. Margaret’s Church has regularly supported. Please plan to play by contacting Mike Winn by email or by text
mwinn421@gmail.com
- 410-703-2768.
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A REMINDER FOR OUR WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
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By now, all who serve on Sundays (except acolytes) should have received by email information on St. Margaret's new scheduling system. The system is an easy way to check the current schedule, find a substitute or swap weeks with another volunteer.
Please remember to check it regularly!
FOR ACOLYTES --
Julie Svendsen has graciously accepted the challenge of scheduling acolytes on Sundays. If you have any questions, please contact her at
julesannap@yahoo.com
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Be sure to mark your calendar for
the Rev. Patti's ordination on September 15, 11am at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Baltimore
. Please arrive by 10 am if you want to be seated. Parking will be limited, so please carpool if possible.
We will have a sign up on the parish hall bulletin board for those who would use a bus to attend that day. If we have enough signed up, we will book the transportation. Costs would be between $15 to $36, depending on number of passengers.
Holy Folders --
We need our beloved Holy Folders (and anyone who has a couple of hours they can spend) on
Tuesday, August 28, 10 am
in the admin reception room to prepare our annual stewardship mailing.
NOTE--
The Fall Spire newsletter deadline for submissions is THIS Friday, August 17th.
Submissions should be sent to
Deadline for Dragon Tales - Monday afternoon
Deadline for Sunday Announcements - Wednesday morning
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As the summer vacation season continues, our regular office volunteers and staff are taking vacations. As a result, phone calls may not be answered right away,
Email may be the fastest source of communication and is encouraged if possible.
Staff will be able to collect voice mail phone messages throughout the day as long as they are not on vacation.
As a reminder, pastoral
emergency
calls can be made at 443-837-5463.
Office Emails
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