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Dragon Tales E-News
September 18, 2019
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A Note from Jim
Our music ministry exists to musically lead, inspire and transform people in the worship and praise of God, and we are blessed with a vibrant program that has something for everyone! Membership in all of our choirs and ensembles is open to all, regardless of religious affiliation or background, and anyone who loves to sing or play an instrument and wishes to be a part of the musical life of St. Margaret’s is encouraged to share their talents, especially youth!
You often hear the phrase “the children are the future of the church…” but for us here at SMC, the future is now!
For those who may not be aware, SMC is unique in that 1/3 of our membership is age high school and younger
…quite a statistic today where mainline denominations struggle with attendance and the question “Where are the children?” is often asked.
In addition to our Spirit Singers, Youth Chorale and Children’s Chapel music, last year we added a once monthly "Gathering Music Time" for children and families, and this year, our
Spirit Singers are now open to age Kindergarten (through grade 5)
and our
Youth Chorale members (grades 6-12)
will receive group vocal lessons once a month
. We are poised to take advantage of our future being now and to have our musical offerings better reflect our parish DNA.
Some upcoming highlights include:
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THIS Saturday, Sept 21
@ 9:30am
Youth Music Open House (Formation Building)
Led by Jim Douglas, Hope Stinson, Al Todd and Alli Smith
THIS Sunday Sept 22 @ 9am
Chorister for a Day
8:30am warmup & rehearsal,
9am service w/ music led by returning Spirit Singers, Youth Chorale and open house participants
Sunday, Oct 27 @ 9 & 11:15am
Visiting Youth Choir
Voices in Praise, Friendship, MD
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Compline Services 2019-20
Join us this choir season we are offering a regular schedule of
“fourth Tuesday” evening Compline services at 7:30pm
in the sanctuary on the following dates:
September 24
October 22
January 28
March 24
April 28
Any singer in high school or above is welcome to sing for Compline. Rehearsals take place prior to each service at 6:30 pm.
This contemplative service is 25-30 minutes in length and is comprised of prayers, lessons, psalms and collects, all chanted to ancient and timeless unison plainchant and a cappella choral repertoire. The present-day renewal of Compline places its emphasis on spiritual peace. It takes its name from the Latin word completorium, meaning completion, as it marks the completion of the working day through its focus on preparing the body for temporal rest as well as preparing the soul for its passage to eternal life. In many monasteries it is the custom to begin “The Great Silence,” an act by which the entire community, including guests, observes silence until the morning as a discipline to still the body, mind and spirit. Join us!
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Rockin' the Hall with
Third Sunday Band
& open mic night
Saturday, Oct. 12
Doors open at 6:30 p.m
Music starts at 7:00 p.m.
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Realm: Get Connected.
We are asking all parishioners to join Realm to foster efficiency and communication at SMC.
Here are just a few examples of how Realm will make life easier at St. Margaret's:
✨The Profile system will enable you to update your contact information and choose a privacy setting you are comfortable with.
We have programmed everyone to "opt in" to the directory so that parishioners can contact you if needed. You can control that privacy setting if you wish to change it. You will get an email confirming that. Just know that we have done that for efficiency purposes.
✨Users can ask to become members of other St. Margaret's Church groups through the system. Take a look at all of our groups and when they meet. It's an easy way to get more active here at St. Margaret's.
✨Users can give safely online through Realm
(no more checks in the mail)
and check their up-to-date giving totals (but not anyone else's).
✨Users can register for classes and events easily and receive more information on each program.
✨✨✨✨AND, there is a cell phone and Ipad app called "Realm Connect" that allows you to have information and communications anywhere you bring your cell phone!
But you must register online first before an app is downloaded!
Look for more information along with your personal invitation to join Realm. If you don't get it, be sure and check your spam folder.
Special Note on Dragon Tales
Starting Oct. 31, we will be sending Dragon Tales out through Realm
only
on Wednesdays.
For those not in Realm, you can view it on our website, but it will not be directly emailed to you.
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Just like giving of your time and talents, whether it be attending a service, participating in a missions program, or taking part or even leading a formation class, regularly giving funds to the church is also very important to the St. Margaret's community. We have tried to make that effort as easy as possible. Now we are in need of
all
members/families of the church
to provide our leaders with an estimate of what you will be giving in total next year so that we can present a budget for 2020. The Stewardship Committee is challenging parishioners to increase their giving 7% from last year.
If you would like to see what you pledged last year and where your current amount of giving is, you can use Realm if you have logged in. Just go into your account and click the "Giving" tab.
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Children's Registration for 2019-20 Programs is now open!
NOW is also a great time for your child to join the acolyte program here at St. Margaret's. Children ages 7-18 are welcome! Practice is at 5:45 in the Sanctuary on Mondays (NEW TIME) and every other Sunday afterwards from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. For more information, contact leader Julie Svendsen at
julesannap@gmail.com
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Faith & Fellowship Mondays
The
NEW
Schedule for Faith & Fellowship is:
5:15 to 6:00 p.m.- Spirit Singers Kindergarten through second grade and third grade to fifth grade - Meet in Formation Building Classrooms B & C
5:30-6:15 p.m.- Youth Chorale (grades 6-12) - Choir Room
5:45-6:15 p.m.- Acolyte practice - Sanctuary
6:00-6:15 p.m.- Arts and Crafts - Parish Hall
6:20-6:45 p.m.- Fellowship Dinner - Parish Hall
6:45-8:30 p.m.- Youth Group - Classroom D
7:00-8:30 p.m.- Adult Formation -Formation Building
7:00-9:00 p.m.- Motet Ensemble Rehearsal - Choir Room
Adult Formation Schedule:
September 23 - Book Study Begins
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Starting Monday, we will be studying the riveting story of seeking safety in another land. The book is a gripping journey of loss, alienation, and belonging. Author Karen Gonzalez recounts her family’s migration from the instability of Guatemala to making a new life in Los Angeles and the suburbs of south Florida. In the midst of language barriers, cultural misunderstandings, and the tremendous pressure to assimilate,
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Join the Thursday AM Book Study
Our Thursday morning book study is held in Classroom E fro 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. in Classroom E in the Formation Building. The group will discuss the end of C.S.Lewis' "The Screwtape Letters" before taking up his book "
Mere Christianity." All are welcome. Childcare for ages 0-4 is available in the church nursery.
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Upcoming Day School Events
*Blessing of the Animals with Rev. Peter and Patti for SMDS families is at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3.
*Day School Open House on Tuesday, October 10 from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m.
*Kindergarten registration opens October 10th for year 20-21.
*SMDS Board and SMC Vestry visitation day is October 11th.
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Newcomer Class w/Rev. Peter begins Sept. 30
If you are new to St. Margaret's this year, the Rev. Peter will offer two classes that focus both on being Episcopalian and getting more involved to become a transformed member of St. Margaret's. Two classes will be held -- on Sept. 30 & Oct. 7 -- at 7 p.m. in Classroom E. Childcare is provided in the church nursery for ages 0 to 4. Come at 6:20 and join us for a Fellowship Dinner in the parish hall.
Registration is now available in Realm under "Registration Events."
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Flu Shots on Oct 6
Flu shots will be offered on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Please make sure you bring your medical card and your checkbook.
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Blue Jean Sunday Now on Oct 6
Wear your work clothes to church and join other parishioners in sprucing up the church campus for the fall. Make sure to bring your work gloves and gardening tools. Work begins at 10:15 a.m.
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Blessing of the Animals
All are welcome to bring their beloved pet to receive a blessing on
Sunday, Oct. 6, 4:00 p.m. on St. Margaret's campus. The service will be recognizing St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of Animals. Please bring animals on leash or contained. Stuffed animals and photos also welcome. Rain or Shine.
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Foyers 2019-2020
Foyers is a gathering of parishioners in small groups.with the goal of creating new relationships, increasing our admiration of each other and our love for our church. The
Kick-off Social will be
Sunday -
September 29, 2019 - 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm in the Parish Hall
. Bring a dish to share: Last name A-R: Appetizer ... S-Z: Dessert. Wine and other beverages will be provided. For more information or to be added to a Foyers group, email
WebBeth@me.com
or
JaniceJohnRG@gmail.com
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and White Elephant Sale
Sponsored by St. Margaret's Women's Guild
Saturday, November 23 * 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Endowment Grants Program for 2020
The 2020 St. Margaret's Church Endowment Grants application is
now available on the church website
. New this year: the committee will award one multi-year grant to a deserving organization. Applications are due by November 30, 2019. Pass this along to your favorite non profit!
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Missions Fair on Oct.13
Where do you want make a difference in God's world? Visit the
Missions Fair on October 13 in the Fellowship and Parish halls during the formation hour of 10:20 to 11 a.m. You will discover information on the many efforts St. Margaret's parishioners are a part of. It might just change your life!
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Tanzania Information Session - Oct. 20 - 10:20am - Fellowship Hall
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Church Clergy/Staff
The Rev. Peter W. Mayer, Rector
peter@st-margarets.org
The Rev. Patti Sachs, Asst. Rector
patti@st-margarets.org
Elizabeth Radley, Director of Operations
elizabeth@st-margarets.org
Jim Douglas, Director of Music
music@st-margarets.org
Laura Tayman, Communications Asst
laura@st-margarets.org
Jeff Conover, Youth Ministries Leader
jeff@st-margarets.org
Teresa McCorkle, Bookkeeper
office@st-margarets.org
Tricia McVeigh, Day School Director
tricia@st-margarets.org
Judy Hall, Churchyard Adm.
churchyard@st-margarets.org
Christine Feldmann, Grants Adm.
missions@st-margarets.org
Jim Bowersox, Facilities/Operations Asst.
Quick Links
To give to St. Margaret's online, click here:
To give through text, then text GIVESMC to 73256
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Service Participants
Sunday, Sept. 22
EM @ 7:30: Jim Barnett
Lector @ 7:20: Susan Roberts
EM @ 9:00:
NEED ONE
, Al Todd
Lectors @ 9:00: Charlie Lang, Barbara Marder
Acolytes @ 9:00: Sophia Canuel, Ella Tomko, Molly Rose Svendsen, Julia Morgan
Children's Chapel: Sydney Davis, Froggi Jackson
EM@11:15: Janis Brewer, George Saroch
Lectors@ 11:!5: Rex Pingle, Jan Brewer
Altar Guild: Jeanne Nardi, Jan Little, Stephanie Cerulo
Flower Guild: Cindy Lynch
Coffeehour Hosts: Web Chamberlin, Sarah Luisi, Danielle Rubino, Barb Lundien
Sunday, Sept. 29
EM @ 7:30: Joan Rich
Lector @ 7:30: Joan Rich
EM @ 9:00: Kim Coble, Terry Otis
Lectors @ 9:00: Russell Jackson, Mollie Flounlacker
Acolytes @ 9:00: Sophia Canuel, Molly Rose Svendsen, Anna Morgan. Julia Morgan
Children's Chapel: Teresa Todd, Arvilla Wubbenhorst
EM@11:15: Jim Weekley, Sue Snyder
Lectors@ 11:!5: Mel Kessler, Sarah Hyde
Acolytes@ 11:15: Greta Lunsford Poe, Dylan Lunsford McBride
Altar Guild: Charlie Lang, Teresa Todd, Susan Byrom, Robert Thomas
Flower Guild: Kathy Lang
Coffeehour Hosts: Judy Hall, Lynne Killam, Jen Albanese, Michelle Servary, Leslie Salvail
Go to our scheduling system to request a replacement or sign up where needed.
(Bulletins are usually printed
on Wednesdays each week.)
Church Office Hours
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Mon - Thurs
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St. Margaret's Church
Office Phone: 410-974-0200
Emergency Pastoral #: 443-837-5463
info@st-margarets.org
www.st-margarets.org
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