All Saints' Parish
Stirring up things since 1692
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Info and flyers to be posted in the April monthly newsletter need to be received via email by 8 am Wednesday, March 27. Please send information to allsaints1692@allsaints1692.org &
allsaints1692connections@gmail.com
This allows time for editing and clarification when needed.
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Message from the Rector
As we greet the first day of March, I'm reminded of the imminent arrival of Easter, now just a month away. Despite its early arrival this year, signs of new life abound – from the blooming crocuses and daffodils to the lengthening and warming days. Yet, let us not forget that we are still in the season of Lent, a time for penitence and reflection.
These glimpses of new life serve as reminders of what is to come, but they also underscore that our Lenten journey is far from over. It is within this season of introspection that we continue our Lenten programming, resuming this Sunday. Adults are invited to join Hope Sayles in the upstairs parish hall from 9:15am to 10:15am for a discussion on our Lenten daily meditation booklet, "Living Well Through Lent: Practicing Forgiveness with All Your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind." Simultaneously, I will lead our youth in exploring Scripture – its significance and how best to approach it – in the Sunday School room.
Additionally, as we usher in a new month, we'll celebrate the birthdays and anniversaries of our community members born or wedded in March. Amidst our Lenten practices, may the glimpses of new life continue to fortify and inspire us in our journey.
Andrew +
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Calling All Knitters and Crafters
The crafting/needlework group will be meeting in person next week, Thursday, March 7th from 1 - 3 pm in the big room upstairs in the parish hall. It's time for us to get busy making things to sell at the Calvert Arts Festival. We expect to have a group craft to work on. The project is to make lavender and rose sachets. The person in charge will tell us what to do if we want to help.
We might come up with something else to work on between now and then as well. In a separate email, I sent a link for some projects which you might be interested in. If you want to pick a project and buy the supplies needed and show us how to do it, that would be great. It can also be something else, doesn't have to be from that website. Reimbursement for supplies is possible. I would say that whatever you pick, you could bounce it off of others in an email or if you choose to just go with something, be conservative with how many you expect to make. I came up with lollipop bouquets last year and they didn't sell too well. I'd say 6 or less on something untested in a previous year. That's just my opinion. You can also work on something of your own, not a group project, to sell or not.
If you would like help learning to knit or crochet, let me know if you don't already have supplies, so I know what to bring. If you have your own stuff, just come.
If you would just like to join us to chat, we would be happy to have you, no crafting required. We hope to see you there.
If you would like to be on our mailing list, or if you have any questions, please contact Cindy Overstrom at cynthiaoverstrom@gmail.com or 410-286-8060.
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Les Saints du Vin
Melissa and Chris Rush have graciously volunteered to fill a gap in our schedule for the wine tasting on March 10th at 4:00. This is their first time hosting and they are fairly new to the group. So come out and welcome them to the group if you have not already had the opportunity to do that, and thank them for hosting on short notice.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to this e-mail by replying to all.
As usual, bring a dish to share with the group, we will be sharing in the cost of the wines, and we will be voting for our favorite wine via voluntary cash donations with those proceeds going to a charity we select at the tasting.
Here's a short write up provided by Melissa:
In honor of Women's History month, our theme will be "Wines from Women Winemakers." Chris and I look forward to seeing you.
Their address is 5906 Sunderleigh Dr Sunderland MD 20689.
(very close to Mary Ann Munn's house)
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Project Spudnik
Youth and adults can garden and grow food for food banks at Project Spudnik. Learn how to make the right soil and every step that leads to a successful harvest. You'll also earn community service hours!
Spudnik will meet to make dirt Saturday, March 16, and to plant potatoes Saturday, March 23 from 10 - noon each day.
Contact Master Gardener Mimi Miller at millerfam1976@verizon.net for details.
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ECW NEWS
Wow...What a busy February we had! It is time to thank all who helped throughout the month. We couldn't done it without all of our volunteers.
Next up on our agenda is a series of crafting events in March and April. It is time to replenish our inventory of crafts to sell at the Calvert Arts Festival in May. If you are a crafter, or if you enjoy knitting or crocheting, we hope you will join us in fellowship, making sellable items to help the ECW in our CAF fundraising. Information about planned crafting events can be found in this and upcoming newsletter. (By the way, even if you aren't a crafter, come and join us at these event to either to meet us or just to chat and cheerlead our efforts!)
The ECW is planning our Annual Meeting/Women's Breakfast on April 7th. The men of the church provide a delicious breakfast for us as we discuss upcoming plans for the year. We invite all women (16 and older) in our parish to join us. Please mark your calendar now and stay-tuned for more details!
|  | The ECW would like to thank Valentine and David for donating these lovely serving dishes for us to use for various receptions and other parish functions. We are SO grateful for your kindness! | |
BIG THANKS go to our Usher team for your service and commitment and for providing a welcoming presence to all every Sunday! If you see an usher, thank an usher! If you are not an usher, consider joining THE TEAM! | |
The Men's Breakfast is always the first Saturday of every month at 9:00 am at Traders Restaurant in Chesapeake Beach. Jim Thrift, our convener, will be in attendance setting up the room before 9:00. The breakfasts are for all Christian men for fellowship and fun. We discuss most everything except religion. Plan to attend and bring a friend as all are welcome, especially newcomers. If you attend you'll have fun, if you don't, we'll talk about you. | |
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SAVE THE DATE!
It's that time of year to start thinking of all things Calvert Arts Festival, otherwise known as "All Things CAF"! The first thing on the agenda for all our parishioners to do is MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!
The second thing for you to do is let your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers all know that it is time for them to mark their calendars as well. Next week's newsletter will have the flyer for you to copy and give out or email to all your SOMD contacts.
The third thing we need everyone to do is LIKE or Follow Calvert Arts Festival on Facebook and calvertartsfest on Instagram. Be sure to engage with our upcoming posts to help us reach and publicize to as many people as we possibly can. YOU can make a difference.
Stay tuned to future newsletters for more details to come!
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Welcome to the Third Sunday in Lent
The texts are available online
https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Lent/BLent3_RCL.html
We encourage everyone to read them before Sunday. If you haven’t done so previously, give it a try & see if you get something new or different when you hear them again on Sunday.
8 AM:
For those not attending in person, the 8 AM liturgy is live streamed on our Facebook page. You may tune in at 8 AM by clicking on this link:
https://www.facebook.com/allsaints1692
The bulletin may be found just below. [Please note: unlike our 10:30 AM service on Zoom, the 8 AM service is not interactive. You will be able to view the liturgy and the sermon, but will not be able to see or speak with the other viewers.]
Link to our 8 AM bulletin BULLETIN
10:30 AM:
To join the 10:30 AM service by pc, laptop or smart device, click on this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/715310766
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
Link to our 10:30 AM bulletin BULLETIN
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March Birthdays
4 - Sally Balint
6 - Ken McKenzie
10 - Malane Silver
10 - Mary Benson
12 - Katlynn Bagdovitch
13 - David Lippe
14 - Jennifer Schatz
17 - Father Andrew
20 - Patricia Dowell
21 - Jonathon At Lee
27 - Mary Jenkins
31 - Ellie Pantano
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A very happy anniversary to Steve & Barbara Buck on the 12th,
Chris & Jill Dowell on the 20th & Ken & Jennifer McKenzie on the 26th
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Andre & Annie Henderson
Judy Severson
Sue Pierce
Alice Adams
Tim Blackwell
Gary Brown
Cheryl
Philicia Collins
Jason Cross
Ersky “Butch” Freeman
Michael Freeman
Michael & Corben
Virginia
Valerie Price
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Virginia Guilford
Sharon Denise Powell
Bob Sheskin
Harold Klausner
Penny Dorsey
Audrey S.
John S.
Suzanne
Kristyn
Jackie
Virginia
Melissa
Those who face mental health challenges. Those experiencing homelessness, Caregivers
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Local food pantry info available HERE | |
Don't Forget...
All Saints Parish 1692 is on YouTube
The Connections Commissions now has a YouTube channel for all of our Zoom videos, including our Skills Extravaganza, All Saints Cooks and Spudnik Training episodes. Sermons and special services are now being recorded on Zoom and added on YouTube as well. You might be amazed at the things you will learn! You can find us on the All Saints Parish 1692 You Tube Channel and here's the link.
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From the Connections Commission
Sharing information via our All Saints’ newsletters, midweek email updates and snail mail communications continue to be a work in progress. We would like to thank all who contribute the information we include and we encourage all Parish members to submit “news” items and photos that would be of interest to our Parish family and friends.
Note: please send your submission as you'd like it to appear. We'll edit for spelling and punctuation but submissions should be written as they will appear instead of as requests.
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1. Love and Acceptance of Neighbor: Work toward alleviating suffering and bringing healing to our communities in acts great and small. Welcome with love, compassion, and care all who engage with All Saints. Strive to bring together in love and fellowship those who otherwise may be divided. Promote equality, human rights, inclusion, dignity, and respect for all.
2. Worship and Formation: Create disciples through worship, education, and coming together in fellowship. Demonstrate and share the love of Jesus with others. Offer creative and enriching programs for adults, children, and youth. Promote worship activities that strengthen congregational relationships and bring our community together in love and mutual respect.
3. Valuing and Sharing Our History: Respect, maintain, and share our sacred space and the stories of those who have worshipped here for over 300 years. Encourage understanding and enlightenment through listening to and learning about our history.
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Worship and Music Commission:
Deb Watson 301-801-0960
Parish Family Commission:
Malane Silver 443-624-4691
Christian Formation Commission:
Rev. Andrew Rutledge
Living Our Values Commission:
Giving Back Commission:
Patti At Lee 202 669-5594
Finance Commission:
Ken Mackenzie
703-934-8979
Connections Commission:
Deb Shupe 410-231-8150
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Property Committee:
Glenn Iona 301- 802-9162
Planned Giving Board:
Carl Bucheister 301-855-4687
Episcopal Church Women (ECW):
Deb Shupe 410-231-8150
Calvert Arts Festival:
Barbara & Steve Buck:
540-239-5928
Cemetery Committee:
Brian Dowell 410-257-5449
Calvert Concept for Reconciliation and Housing:
Kip At Lee
410 474-3008
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Parish Leadership
Rector- The Rev. Andrew Rutledge
310-425-4186
Senior Warden - Adriane Hope Sayles
301-467-1467
Junior Warden - Ken McKenzie
Property Warden - Filo Blake
Prayer Warden - Barbara Brown
Treasurer - Steve Watson
Music director - Deb Watson
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Vestry Members
Deb Watson (2026)
Glenn Iona (2023)
Ken McKenzie (2025)
Deborah Plumley (2025)
Norm Flora (2025)
Lloyd Kinch (2025)
Deb Shupe (2026)
Malane Silver (2025)
Matthew Schatz (2025)
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