This Weekly Newsletter provides quick reference information for the members and friends of All Saints. We invite you to find full descriptions, flyers and lots of other information at the:
All Saints Facebook Page - facebook (link)
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Other future events and details can be found on our Parish website calendar or on Facebook. The calendar can be found on the link below:
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Welcome to the last Sunday after the Epiphany... aka Transfiguration Sunday, although the Transfiguration has its own feast day in August ( the 6th)
The texts for the day may be accessed here:
So...what could be more interesting than the story of Elijah ascending into heaven in a chariot of fire, especially when it seems that everybody and his sister knew it was going to happen. The fire and light imagery is tempered somewhat in Paul's letter to Corinth, but returns in the cryptic account of the transfiguration from Mark. But, we do get to see Elijah again. We'll see what Dr. Munn does with these....
Our readers for Sunday are Martha Grahame (2 Kings) and Hope Sayles (Corinthians), and our prayer leader is Deb Shupe.
The next lecture in our adult formation series - which will focus on the theme of Jesus as the new Moses in Matthew's Gospel - will begin after the service.
To join the service by pc, laptop or smart device, click on this link:
If you are asked for a password, enter 014954
(You may join directly through the Zoom app by entering the Meeting ID: 715 310 766 and then the Password: 014954)
To join by cell phone (audio only)
Call in number: 1-301-715-8592 When asked for the access code, enter: 715310766# When asked for the password, enter: 014954#
To join by landline:
Dial: 1 301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 715 310 766 Password: 014954
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From the Rector:
Ash Wednesday, February 17
Ash Wednesday Services and.... Ashes to Go!!!
We will mark the beginning of Lent with three Ash Wednesday services, at 8 AM, noon and 7 PM.
At 8 AM and noon we will gather as members of All Saints via Zoom. The noon service will also include our litany of healing and prayers for those on our prayer list and those known otherwise to us.
At 7 PM we will be part of a regional observance with members of St. Paul's and Christ Church, West River.
At all three services we will have the imposition of ashes. A word about that. First of all, as the bishop has indicated, the imposition of ashes is always optional. Further, any ashes can be used - those in your fireplace, or ashes you create yourself by burning paper or leaves, for example. And, anyone can impose ashes, on themselves or on anyone else as desired.
Ashes are now available at All Saints.
Plastic bags are on the back altar in the brick church. Each contains a small meditation about Ash Wednesday and a piece of parchment paper with ashes applied to them. Members are encouraged to stop by the church and pick up a packet - if they so desire - and then may apply those ashes to their foreheads when invited to do so during the service. We look forward to being with you as we begin the season of Lent.
Lent Madness is Back!!!!
The first matchup is less than a week away. (The whole bracket can be viewed by clicking on the link below and personally, I am glad to see that Evagrius the Solitary and Isidora the Simple will get their moments to shine).
Lent Madness is a great discipline for this season. For starters, it is a lot of fun (Unless you gave up fun for Lent) It is also a painless way to learn about some of the lesser known men and women who lived faithful lives and - as we pray every Wednesday at our healing service - were the 'chosen vessels of your grace, and the lights of world in their generations."
So, be watching for the first match-up on February 18. Here's the link to the bracket...
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TONIGHT Friday evening, February 12 at 7 PM is the time and date for our next Trivia showdown. This month's contest is entitled "Land of Lincoln" which at least in theory is a tribute to the birthday boy and former president, but will also meander through other February themed topics.
So, come prepared for a presidential-valentine-groundhog inspired quiz and we'll see what transpires.
As always, the game room will open at 6:40 so you have time to register your team or individual 'trivia' name and do some last minute posturing and/or trash talking with your opponents.
Here is the link, your gateway to the stars:
On your laptop, pc, or other smart device, click on this link:
If you are joining over the Zoom app, enter the meeting ID and password when prompted:
Meeting ID: 854 2143 1414
Password: 018091
Feel free to invite friends and family to play. Please have them contact us at allsaints1692@allsaints1692.org so we can identify them when they arrive for the quiz.
And, before the game, please check out the specials at the Scorpion Brewery in Owings - our partner in trivia for going on seven years. Nothing like a friendly growler and some exotic food truck offering to get you ready to rumble. Through our monthly contests, we have raised thousands of dollars in support of youth leadership development in Calvert County, and also money to feed hungry families and individuals in our communities.
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The latest Adult Formation offering is the lecture series Understanding the New Testament by Dr. David Brakke, based on his book. Dr. Brakke is the Joe R. Engle Chair in the History of Christianity and a Professor of History at The Ohio State University. Each lecture is about thirty minutes in length and will be followed by discussion of the material presented... at least as our starting point.
We convene on Wednesday mornings at 9 AM with a repeat on Sunday morning at 11:30. Here are the links:
If asked for a password, enter 015568
If you are asked for a password, enter 014954
A study guide will be provided to each attendee (PDF format via email). We hope that you will join us.
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Advocating for Our Loved Ones and Ourselves (Zoom)
Presentation plus Q&A/Discussion Saturday, March 13 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join Loretta Woodward Veney, healthcare advocate expert, on March 13th from 10 AM to noon as she speaks about the following topics: what it means to be an advocate, best practices for advocating for others and ourselves, seeking and finding the help you need, preparing for medical appointments, planning for emergencies, what to do when things go wrong, and defining the role of an Ombudsman. Discussion to follow.
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Joint Epiphany Book Study:
We've had so much fun worshipping together that we thought we might try a little reading together.
Members of All Saints, Sunderland, St. Paul's, Prince Frederick, and Christ Church, West River, are invited to come together on Wednesday evenings in Epiphany - beginning January 13 - for a study of our Presiding Bishop's book, Crazy Christians.
Everything you need to know about time, how to order the book, and most importantly... the Zoom link that will lead you to the conversation, can be found by following this link: https://conta.cc/3hThcVG
News flash: During Lent we will gather once again as our own Dr. Sherrill Munn takes us into the book of Revelations. Stay tuned...
Hope you can join us.
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On the next Skills Extravaganza
Do you have some old caned chairs that need a seat replacement? Have you ever thought about replacing it yourself? Are you looking for a project during the COVID winter months? At the February 13 All Saints skills extravaganza, John Overstrom will discuss chair caning, with a bit of history of this familiar weave pattern, the few simple tools you need to cane a chair yourself, and a demonstration of the basic steps and techniques required to weave a chair seat.
and use this Passcode: 844126
OR use the Zoom App with this information:
Meeting ID: 837 7125 3857
Passcode: 844126
OR call this number from any telephone: +1 301 715 8592 and provide this information when asked:
Meeting ID: 837 7125 3857
Passcode: 844126
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Next time on All Saints Cooks Series
On February 20th, Father Ken+ will share his unique “experimental” chili. (You’ve got to be there to discover why it’s “experimental”.) This show will "air" on Zoom at 10:00 AM on the respective days.
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Conference Call for Prayer, Thursdays 7- 8 PM, Dial-In-Number: (701) 802-5452, Access Code: 4672453. People are welcome to contact either Barbara or me with questions, prayer requests, etc. Our contact information is: Prayer Warden, Barbara Brown, barbara_brown1@verizon.net; Deacon, Rev. Lisa Siciliano, elizabeth.d.siciliano@gmail.com
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Drive Through Drop Off for Safe Harbor Shelter for Women & Children
POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
(Leaving the list in so folks will have it in case they go shopping next week.)
- Non-perishable food items
- Bleach
- Disinfectant spray, cleaner and wipes
- Trash bags
- Sponges
- Dish cloths and towels
- Dishwashing liquid
- Contactless thermometers
- Pain reliever
- Cough Syrup (children and Adults)
- First Aid cream
- Clothes hangers
- Food storage containers of any size (e.g., Tupperware)
- Freezer food storage bags
- Laundry detergent
- Cash cards for Walmart, Safeway or Giant of any denomination
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Le Saints du Vin Our normal day for wine tasting is the second Sunday of the month and this year it happens to fall on Valentine’s Day (and also a day before President's Day). This month we will celebrate with a “Valentine’s Day Wine Tasting". I'm not sure what that will lead to as far as your wine tasting, but there are a lot of creative people out there and part of the fun is seeing what you come up with. So I hope to see you join us for a special Valentine’s Day wine tasting at 4:00 on February 14th.
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Virtual coffee shop We gather virtually for coffee, tea and conversation on Thursday mornings. The Coffee Shop opens at 9 AM and closes at 11. Pop in anytime and stay as long as you like.
To access the coffee shop on your pc, laptop or smart device, just click this link:
Or... If you have the Zoom app, open it and enter the Meeting ID: 878 1395 1329 and then the Password: 027593
Or...you can also join us on your cell phone (audio only)
by dialing 1-301-715-8592. When prompted, enter the access code: 87813951329# and then the password: 027593#
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PLEASE NOTE AND RESPECT
Parish buildings are not open now. Only individuals specifically authorized for an essential service may be in them (e.g., Heartfelt food packing). Those authorized individuals must wear masks, must practice social distancing and must sanitize touch areas as they enter and as they leave. This is not a matter of personal choice and applies to everyone including volunteers, business suppliers, and contract personnel. If you note a deviation, you may politely remind the individual. If you are not comfortable doing that or doing so doesn’t correct the problem, please contact a church officer. A sign in sheet Is at each entrance. Please fill it out with your name, date and time in/out of the parish hall. Thank you.
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Reminder From the News Team. Info and flyers to be published in the December monthly newsletter needed to be received via email by Tuesday, February 23. Please send information to allsaints1692@allsaints1692.org AND allsaints1692connections @gmail.com. This allows time for editing and clarification when needed. Please submit your event in the form you wish it to appear and complete. Example: If it's a cooking show, please include the recipe with the copy.
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All Saints Coronavirus Helpline
443-684-6115
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A very happy belated birthday to Madeleine Blake
whose birthday was on the 4th
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