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MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR
Throughout this Lent, I have tried to convey the message that this season is about stripping things away—getting back to baseline, especially through prayer—in order to know what things in our life are truly life-giving. This has been represented in our sanctuary space during this season by taking away the altar flowers and replacing them with bare curly willow branches. But just like our spiritual lives, hopefully budding and growing over the past 40 days, the curly willows have begun to show new life—small green leaves have formed and are no longer bare. They aren’t completely a new creation, but they are well on their way.
This is where we find ourselves at this point in the season of Lent. Through our spiritual practices and disciplines, we, hopefully, have gained a sense of new life—a formed bud about to open, or even a small leaf—but this coming Sunday is Palm Sunday, marking the beginning of Holy Week. Experiencing all that Holy Week has to offer—remembering those last days of Jesus’ earthly life…the last supper and washing of feet, the betrayal of Jesus’ friends and execution, and then finally new life—reminds us that the transformation isn’t complete yet. Transformation and a new creation will most certainly happen come Easter, but this is the week that we wait, we pray, we remember, and we continue to grow.
If you are able, I pray you will join us for our Holy Week service offerings.
Andrew +
STRONG encouragement and invitation: Join me on Wednesday, 3/27, at the Calvert Library to Meet C4's New Executive Director, Ms. Michelle O. Crosby. All Saints is known as the heartbeat of C4, and I'd love for Michelle to feel the love of our heart by coming and showing our support and gratitude!
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Episcopal 101 is back!! This course is open to everyone, especially for those new to our congregation or even if you've taken part is the past. But most importantly, if you are interested in being officially confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church, this is our preparation for that important occasion.
The next diocesan confirmation / reception service will be at the cathedral in Baltimore at 3pm on May 19th. In hope that we will have participants from our church, our 4-week course will be offered on the following dates:
Meeting online via Zoom on these Wednesday evenings at 7pm:
April 17th
April 24th
May 8th
May 15th
Please let Father Andrew know if you are interested or have any questions!
To join the class, just click the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87693933896
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EASTER EGG HUNT!!!
Everyone is welcome to join in the Easter Egg hunt fun after the 10:30 Easter service. It's always great fun watching the children search for hidden eggs on the campus. To help us prepare, please consider taking home some empty Easter eggs this Sunday to fill with candy and return them by noon on Saturday, March 30th. Please invite any kids you know to join us - prize eggs will also be available!
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ALL SAINTS PARISH WELCOMES THE NEW HEALTH MINISTRY
All Saints Parish is happy to announce that it is developing a Health Ministry. In order for us to be disciples of Christ, we must focus on our mental and physical health at all times. We can follow Christ better when we are healthier. The bible tells us to love God, love our neighbors, and to love ourselves. If we love ourselves, then we will take care of our physical and mental health. The Health Ministry will provide a few tools to support your health and wellness. This ministry will feature mental health and physical health topics in the newsletter and provide information and resources for you to increase your physical and mental health awareness. This Health Ministry will promote preventive health measures. We would like to invite interested parishioners to join this ministry and bring your ideas to the table on how we can enhance and/or maintain our mental and physical health in order to be healthy disciples of Christ. Please contact Adriane Hope Sayles if you are interested.
Peace,
Adriane Hope Sayles, Senior Warden
(301)467-1467
ahopesayles@aol.com
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ECW News
We had a great meeting last Saturday, finalizing plans for the Women's Breakfast/Annual Meetng and the ECW's participation at the upcoming Calvert Arts Festival. It is always great together!
The Women's Breakfast is on the calendar for the Sunday after Easter - April 7th in between services. The men of the church, under the leadership of Norm Flora, will be serving us a delicious breakfast as we enjoy the fellowship of each other, learn a little about what is going on with the ECW and hear about Lissi Mojica's ongoing Puerto Rico Mission project.
A group decision was made at the meeting to include daughters of all ages, rather than just young ladies 16 and older. We hope to have a full Parish Hall Dining Room on April 7th, beginning at 9AM. If you would like to invite friends or family members, we will welcome all! Please RSVP by April 2nd so Norm can make plans for food shopping and setting up. Please use this LINK to RSVP today.
Calvert Arts Festival is coming up very quickly. As usual, we will participate with an always delicious bake sale, craft tables and the Back Door Café will be open for business with a great menu of food and snacks for those who get hungry throughout the day. The volunteer signup will be ready very soon and we would love to join us in our fundraising efforts.
In addition, we are activiely working to increase our inventory of craft items to sell. Please come and join us on the dates listed on the flyer below. We need spring craft items and Mother's Day gift items. Bring your own craft items to work on for us or keep up-to-date with planned crafts in the weekly newsletter, If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Overstrom at cynthiaoverstrom@gmail.com or 410-474-0086.
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Zoom crafting/needle work meeting, Thursday, March 28th
We will be meeting Thursday, March 28th from 6:30 - 8 pm. When we gather in the evening we will now meet via Zoom meetings in an effort to include all who are not available during the day. Please join us just to talk. No crafting required! If you have any questions about this or our in-person meetings, please contact Cindy Overstrom at cynthiaoverstrom@gmail.com or 410-474-0086.
Here is the link:
Join the Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81550525385
Meeting ID: 815 5052 5385
Passcode: 714836
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New Social Group for Senior Singles
Single seniors are invited to enjoy lunch and conversation with a newly formed group. Join us 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 3 at Vaughan Cheese, 4116 7th Street, North Beach (between Mexico and Hook and Vine Restaurants). Please bring along others who are single seniors. For more information, contact Mary Ann Munn, njoydancin@aol.com.
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Weather forecast for this Saturday looks awful. Master Gardener Mimi Miller has cancelled our workday. Watch for new date to plant more spring vegetables.
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Please Welcome the First-Ever C4 Executive Director, Michelle O. Crosby!
After a nation-wide search resulting in 27 applications for the position of Executive Director, the Calvert Concept for Housing and Reconciliation (C4) is delighted to announce the selection of Ms. Michelle O. Crosby as its first Executive Director. All Saints Parish kindly dedicated an office in the Upper Parish Hall for the Executive Director; please feel free to stop by and say hello! Michelle's duties take her throughout the County, so if you miss her, please visit again. She can also be reached by phone at 443 900-2961, or by an email to michelle@calvertconcept.org.
We thank everyone who has made the Executive Director position possible, and for the significant growth in C4's outreach capabilities that will result! You are invited to a community "meet and greet" evening at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick, March 27th, 6:00-7:30pm; it will provide an opportunity for everyone to meet Michelle and learn more about upcoming C4 initiatives.
|  |  | 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. | Easter Flowers contributions support seasonal decorating of the Church and regular worship needs. | |
Calvert Arts Festival News
Stay tuned here in the newsletter for CAF news and updates!
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This year's 18th Annual Calvert Arts Festival will be here before you know it! The purposes of this wonderful event are many. It is a great way for our parish and our Calvert community to gather for fun and fellowship; it is a super way to support local artisans, vineyards, breweries, food vendors and musicians; it is a chance to share our campus, our ministry and a little bit of local history; and most importantly, the proceeds are shared with five local charities! If you are new to Calvert County or to All Saints, you can be sure that this is the place to be - THE EVENT to experience on the the 2nd Saturday in May. Be sure to mark your calendar and make a plan to attend with your family and friends...there will be something fun for everyone!
Last year was a blast! Make plans now to come and join in the fun this year as a volunteer and as a supporter of local artisans and other All Saints' CAF activities.
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Auction Items needed for the CAF Silent Auction!
The Silent Auction at the Calvert Arts Festival (and also the Christmas Market) is always a successful part of our major fundraising events!
The Calvert Arts Festival is looking for donations for this year's Silent Auction. Do you have autographed memorabilia that you don’t want anymore? How about a gift card to a favorite restaurant? Do you really need two Instant Pots or George Foreman Grills? Too many timeshares to use in a year or maybe you could donate a long weekend at your Ocean City condo? How about donating a house cleaning or a home cooked meal? Popular items in the past have been timeshares, boating trips, anything with alcohol, themed baskets, home cooked dinners or cookies. Items with a value over $100 would be greatly appreciated. Please, no items valued under $20. Contact Mary Klausner at Klaus-acct@comcast.net with details or questions. We’ll need a photo, description and fair market value for each item.
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The lessons for Palm Sunday are available online...
https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/HolyWeek/BPalmSun_RCL.html
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
Sunday 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 can 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 - Katlin Bagdovitch
13 - David Lippe
14 - Jennifer Schatz
17 - Father Andrew
20 - Patricia Dowell
21 - Jonathon At Lee
27 - Mary Jenkins
31 - Ellie Pantano
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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PRAYER LIST
Please remember each and every one on their healing journey.
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Patty Sherbert
Cathy Diggle
Judy Seversen
Sue Pierce
Alice Adams
Gary Brown
Cheryl
Philicia Collins
Jason Cross
Ersky “Butch” Freeman
Jackie Pope
Annie & Andre Henderson
Corben & Michael
Valerie Price
Ruth & Mary
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Michael Freeman
Sharon Denise Powell
Elizabeth Heidzig
Andy Duane
Audrey S.
John S.
Suzanne
Kristyn
Jackie
Virginia Guilford
Jeremy
Bishop Curry
Tony Orbeck
Those who face mental health challenges, those experiencing homelessness and caregivers.
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