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April 03, 2020- Vol 14, Issue 14
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Sunday Ministry Assignments
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Altar Guild
Ushers
Lectors
8 AM
10 AM
Presenters
Eucharistic
Mini
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8 AM
10 AM
Greeters
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Birthdays April
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04/07 Cassandra Rourke
04/08 John Boornazian
04/10 Thomas Merrell
04/11 Alan Harding
04/11 Cheryl McCarriston |
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From early times Christians have observed the week before Easter as a time of special devotion. As the pilgrim Egeria recorded in the late fourth century, Jerusalem contained many sacred places that were sites for devotion and liturgy. Numerous pilgrims to the holy city followed the path of Jesus in his last days. They formed processions, worshipped where Christ suffered and died, and venerated relics. From this beginning evolved the rites we observe today on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. These services provide a liturgical experience of the last days of Jesus' earthly life, as well as the time and events leading up to his resurrection.
On our website
www.wolfesaints.com
there is a link to our YouTube Channel with links to worship videos for Holy Week and links to corresponding worship bulletins so you can participate in worship. These are services we recorded for Liturgical Year A in 2017 using the assigned texts for this year. You may watch and worship anytime at your convenience.
Palm Sunday, April 5th
While worship on this day usually starts with recalling Jesus's triumphant entry into Jerusalem and then pivots to telling the story of the Passion for the first time, this year, we invite you to focus on just the first. Use this Sunday to welcome Jesus, and your faith, more fully into the place where you live. If you've not done this before, set up or set aside a sacred space in your home. Place a candle, a cross, holy images there: whatever helps focus your attention on God.
Today, place a small branch there (It doesn't need to be a palm; use what you have.) and remember how joyfully the people greeted Jesus. Welcome Jesus, yourself: into your home, and into your heart.
Worship Opportunities:
Facebook Live w/Pastor Bill at 9:00 am Live
Zoom w/Bishop Rob at 10:00 am at Zoom
or by phone (audio only) by dialing1-929-205-6099, Webinar ID: 466 605 553. The service will also be live-streamed on the diocesan YouTube
Readings for the Day:
Matthew 21:1-11 - Jesus enters Jerusalem
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Maundy Thursday April 9th
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Friends in Christ, in this Lenten season we have heard our Lord's call to struggle against sin, death, and the devil-all that keeps us from loving God and each other. This is the struggle to which we were called at baptism. Within the community of the church, God never wearies of forgiving sin and giving the peace of reconciliation.
Traditionally on this day we confess our sin against God and our neighbor and enter the celebration of the great Three Days reconciled with God and with one another. Individual confession and absolution will be available via phone between 1:00 and 3:00 pm by calling Pastor Bill at (603) 714-9321. He will invite you confess your sins against God and your neighbor using these words:
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.
He will then speak words of individual absolution.
Consider a home foot-washing with those with whom you are quarantined on Maundy Thursday to replicate Jesus asking his disciples to serve each other.
Worship Opportunities:
Facebook Live w/Pastor Bill at 3:00 pm at Thursday
Zoom w/Bishop Rob at 6:00 pm at Zoom
or by phone (audio only) by dialing 1-929-205-6099, Webinar ID: 867 099 438. The service will also be live-streamed on the diocesan You Tube page: YouTube
Readings for the Day:
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Good Friday, April 10th
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This is the day that Jesus dies on the cross, a day to pray, especially between noon and 3 pm.
Consider using these prayers:
Blessed Savior, at this hour you hung upon the cross, stretching out your loving arms: Grant that all the peoples of the earth may look to you and be saved; for your tender mercies' sake. Amen.
O God of unchangeable power and eternal light: Look favorably on your whole Church, that wonderful and sacred mystery; by the effectual working of your providence, carry out in tranquility the plan of salvation; let the whole world see and know that things which were cast down are being raised up, and things which had grown old are being made new, and that all things are being brought to their perfection by him through whom all things were made, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
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Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, we pray you to set your passion, cross, and death between your judgment and our souls, now and in the hour of our death. Give mercy and
grace to the living; pardon and rest to the dead; to your holy Church peace and concord; and to us sinners everlasting life and glory; for with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Worship Opportunities:
Facebook Live w/Pastor Bill at 3:00 pm at Friday
Zoom w/Bishop Rob at noon at Zoom
or by phone (audio only) by dialing 1-929-205-6099, Webinar ID: 795 318 737. The service will also be live-streamed on the diocesan
YouTube page
: You Tube
Readings for the Day:
Psalm 22
- My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
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The Great Vigil of Easter, Holy Saturday, April 11th
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Let this be, as much as possible, a day of rest.
O God, Creator of heaven and earth: Grant that, as the crucified body of your dear Son was laid in the tomb and rested on this holy Sabbath, so we may await with him the coming of the third day, and rise with him to newness of life; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
After sunset, light a candle and remember your baptism by saying "thank you" for the gift of God's love and blessing, splash in some water and offer this prayer:
O God, who made this most holy night to shine with the glory of the Lord's resurrection: Stir up in your Church that Spirit of adoption which is given to us in Baptism, that we, being renewed both in body and mind, may worship you in sincerity and truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Then say, shout, or sing:
Alleluia! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!
And conclude with this prayer ("Christ our Passover," BCP 83):
Alleluia! Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us; therefore let us keep the feast, Not with old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Alleluia. Christ being raised from the dead will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him. The death that he died, he died to sin, once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God. So also consider yourselves dead to sin, and alive to God in Jesus Christ our Lord. Alleluia. Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead.
For as in Adam all die, so in Christ shall all be made alive. Alleluia.
Consider hanging white Christmas lights (or other lights, or electric candles) on Holy Saturday and ending your day by turning them on to brighten the darkness and mark the resurrection.
Worship Opportunities:
Pastor Bill will not be offering Facebook Livestreaming for the Easter Vigil.
Zoom w/Bishop Rob at 8:00 pm at
Zoom or by phone (audio only) by dialing 1-929-205-6099, Webinar ID: 917 624 297. The service will also be live-streamed on the diocesan
YouTube page
: YouTube
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The Resurrection of Our Lord, Easter Sunday, April 12th
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Celebrate Resurrection, as you can. Proclaim
Alleluia! Write it in chalk on your walk or door. Make a sign for a window or post on your mailbox. Are there
flowers around you, or new spring leaves? Take a picture, if you can, and, if you're able, send it to the church office email. We invite you to practice at home what the church practices with the
Paschal Candle: lighting a candle every day of the Great 50 Days, from Easter through Pentecost. Use your Easter candle to the table when you have your Easter meal.
Consider a step outside with the persons with whom you are quarantined at noon to ring bells and offer a prayer of thanksgiving.
Worship Opportunities:
Facebook Live w/Pastor Bill at 9:00 am at
Easter
Zoom w/Bishop Rob at 10:00 am
Zoom or by phone (audio only) by dialing 1-929-205-6099, Webinar ID: 974 586 238. The service will also be live-streamed on the diocesan
YouTube page:
You Tube Easter
Readings for the Day:
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National Council of Churches
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From the Music Corner - by Holly Simons, Minister of Music
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This week, I want to offer musical encouragement in these 3 ways:
1) A helpful new hymn written in this pandemic time, entitled "When We Face An Unknown Future". Thanks to Pastor Bill for sharing this with me, and now with you. The
YouTube link click Future
pictures a small group singing to the familiar "Beach Spring" hymn tune; I embedded the text in the video so you can sing along. The text is also in the "Show more" section below the video.
2) A Musical Highlights Bundle for Palm Sunday (taken from last year's Palm Sunday service on April 14th, 2019) --
YouTube link click Highlights
Processional Hymn: All Glory, Laud and Honor , Paul Dostie, trumpet;
Choral Introit: A Celtic Hosanna - Joseph Martin; Claudia Bissett, flute
Choir Anthem: O Sacred Head, now wounded - Hans Leo Hassler/arr. Craig Courtney
3) A Piano Medley for Passion Week that I am recording this week here at home ... audio with a variety of meditative Lenten scenes --
YouTube link click Medley
The song list/credits is in the "Show more" section below the video.
All of these can be accessed from our web site
click Website
as well as the corresponding full Palm-Passion Sunday Service for Year A from 2017. Bill's Sunday morning devotional will eventually appear here as well. Listen to any or all in this coming Holy Week ... and be blessed.
With much love and prayers for His peace to rule in our hearts,
Holly
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Care + Communication + Community Group
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 You should have received a letter in the mail with contact information for five others and an All Saints' Liaison in the past week. If you have not received a letter and would like to be connected with a Care + Communication + Community Group please contact the church office.
The Vestry is asking our members to reach out to fellow church members. In this time we want to make sure everyone knows that they are cared about and connected to their church community. Even though we are physically apart we do not want anyone to feel alone. We are asking you to send a text, or email, or call the members on your list and check in on them. If you find someone is in need, please reach out to your All Saints' Liaison so the appropriate actions can be taken. Thank you.
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How to access Sunday Morning Worship on Facebook
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In order to view All Saints Sunday Morning Worship on Facebook, you must have a Facebook account and follow 'All Saints Wolfeboro'. If you do not have Facebook, you can download Facebook from a browser and select to Follow ' All Saints Wolfeboro' Once you have a Facebook login and follow All Saints Wolfeboro, it is quite simple from there. Once the Sunday AM worship begins as a Live Stream, it will appear in your News Feed. From there you can watch it by clicking on the news feed. Sunday Morning, login to Facebook and wait for see Pastor Bill appear in your news feed as a Live stream. Click on the news feed. You may find that the live stream may not appear at exactly 9:00am. Just be patient and wait. There are delays due to the traffic on the internet.
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Life in the Church Gardens
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Thanks to the team of folks who spent time replanted the church flower beds and memorial garden in the fall, our gardens are beginning to grow. Due to their hard work, the gardens should grow beautifully while we isolate this spring!
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Virtual Coffee Hour
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Virtual Coffee Hour
- At 10:00 am following our Facebook Livestreamed service on Sunday, we will hold a virtual coffee hour vi Zoom meeting. Just click the link below to join us! (If you are using an iPad or cell phone, you may need to download a free zoom app first)
To connect via computer/video click: Coffee Hour
Meeting ID: 625 293 985
Password: 686500
To connect via telephone/audio only call: (929) 205-6099 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 625 293 985
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Please Continue To Pray For Those on Our Prayer List
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Gwendolyn Deneault Penelope Bennis Debra and Family
Walter Spellman Patricia Noxon Bob Champagne
Vange Sandeen Kathy Holloran Judith Locke
Patsy Matthews Rhys Eppich Robert & Dian
Shirley Bentley Mary McAuley Michele
Marilyn Kay Penny Meyer ` Prue Fitts
Joe Blackett Susie Tidd Zell Kellogg
Judy Hess Joe Nunnery Michael Dowd
Debe Tetherly Khadijah Goforth Jacqueline Mclaughlin
Don Wesp Wayne S. Mary Ellen Davis
Bobbie Sutherland
Mark Luken George & Linda Pacheco
Bob Pierpont
Kate Blending
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May God Comfort All Who Mourn
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In the sure and certain hope of the resurrection to eternal life, we commend to Almighty God
Col. Michael Kelliher who died in hospice care at home yesterday from brain cancer. Mike, who was 62 is Kay Petersen's oldest brother and has been on our prayer list. A funeral mass with military honors and burial at Arlington National Cemetery will take place at a later date.
Merciful Creator, your Holy Spirit intercedes for us even when we do not know how to pray. Send your Spirit now to comfort the Kelliher Family and all who mourn in these days of need and loss, and help us to commend her to your merciful care; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
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If You Need a Mask - corrected email
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Pam Uthenwoldt and Joanne Crowe are making masks to be used to help prevent contracting the Coronavirus. If you are in need of a mask , please contact Joanne or Pam. Their contact information is:
Joanne: (603) 930-2607 Joannecrowe317@gmail.com
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Tucker at Home
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Pastor Bill says Tucker is not sure about this working from home-he misses seeing everyone at church and looks forward to when we can all be out and about!
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L.I.F.E. Ministries Food Pantry Update
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Wednesday, April 1st was another successful Food Pantry drive-through distribution day. For cooperative weather and dedicated volunteers we give thanks to God! The pantry continues to prepare bags of food beforehand for the smaller families and for their Vacation Station program. Bags included Easter ham steaks along with some Easter candy for the kids. On Wednesday the pantry served 145 families (61 w/children) of 391 people with 2 weeks of food. A total of 8,677 meals were distributed, 1,560 of which were to 130 children. Total meals for March was 18,105, an 18% increase over last year.
We are seeking a member of All Saints' to serve on the L.I.F.E. Ministries Board, if you are interested, please contact Pastor Bill. Judy Cole is a current board member and Dianne Wasmuth served on the board for many years if you have questions about this vital shared ministry.
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Beck Library Update
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We now have 900 books in our online catalog! 85% of these are theology (200's in the Dewey Decimal Classification).
Our online catalog is called LibraryThing. It's not as sophisticated as regular library software, but it will allow you to locate books by keyword, title, and author.
Our user name is AllSaintsWolfeboro
Our password is +BeckLibrary+
Here's what the home page looks like:
It is possible to add your comments and reviews to any book's catalog record.
Once our lives are back to normal, I can help you individually on using the catalog. If you have any questions, please let me know and I will try to answer them remotely.
Enjoy!
Claudia Bissett
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You Make A Difference
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Is there an exceptional All Saints' volunteer we should recognize? Please share any recognition recommendations with our Senior Warden Carolyn Sundquist or Pastor Bill to bring to the Vestry for consideration. Who can we give thanks for the blessings they have shared with our congregation?
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Because You Asked
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Some of you have asked about how you can continue to support All Saints as we no longer gather for Sunday worship.
There are 2 options:
1. Send a check to All Saints at PO Box 359, Wolfeboro 03894
2. Make an online donation through our secure donation link. Click here:
Pledge
Click on the red donation button and follow the instructions. You will have to create an account if you don't already have one.
NOTE: Please know that we are providing this information for those who would have the ability to donate during these uncertain times. This is just the beginning and no one knows what the future may bring. Please take care of yourself and your loved ones. Blessings, Peace and Love to All!
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Sunday Worship on YouTube
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If you are unable to be in worship due to illness or travel, watch us on our All Saints' YouTube Channel:
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Earth Care Corner
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"At God's command, all things came into being, the vast expanse of interstellar space galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses, and this fragile earth, our island home. " BCP Eucharistic Prayer C
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Dinner Bell
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Unfortunately Thursday Evening Community Meals are suspended for the foreseeable future due to COVID-19.
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Office Hours
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Monday - 9 AM - 4 PM
Tuesday - 1 PM - 5 PM
Wednesday - 9 AM- Noon
Thursday - 9 AM - Noon
Friday - Closed
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March 29 - April 04, 2020 Calendar
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Food Pantry: To Be Announced
Wolfeboro Nursery School: Closed
All activities except AA have been canceled until further notice.
SUNDAY March 29
9:00 AM Facebook live service
MONDAY March 30
4:00 PM Women's AA (CC)
WEDNESDAY April 01
5:30 PM AA (CC)
THURSDAY April 02
FRIDAY April 03
8-9:30 PM AA (PH)
SATURDAY April 04
10:00 AM AA (L)
8-9:30 PM AA (PH)
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All Saints e-News
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We hope you have enjoyed reading our e-News and we encourage your feedback to help us make it even better. We publish an issue weekly on Friday afternoon, to help keep you up to date and in touch with our current news and activities. We think this may be especially helpful to those that are unable to attend our Sunday worship services, are out of town and away for the season. Please let us know if you have some information you would like us to share in future issues of this newsletter.
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Rev. Bill Petersen
Rector, All Saints Church
Carolyn Sundquist
Editor, All Saints E-News
Christy Parker, and Ralph Simons
Associate Editors, All Saints e-News
603-569-3453
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