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April 10, 2020- Vol 14, Issue 15
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Sunday Ministry Assignments
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Altar Guild
Ushers
Lectors
8 AM
10 AM
Presenters
Eucharistic
Mini
sters
8 AM
10 AM
Greeters
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Birthdays April
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04/12 Bob Woerheide
04/12 Emily Dymock
04/13 William Peabody
04/14 Gabriel Giessler
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Anniversaries April
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04/15 Wayne & Nancy Ghirardini
04/18 George & Linda Pacheco |
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The Resurrection of Our Lord: Hidden with Christ
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Easter turns the world upside down. It defies our expectations with hiddenness and bluntness: Mary does not recognize the resurrected Jesus (John 20:14), the good news is heralded by an earthquake and terrifying angels and is brought to the women of the church first, rather than to the Twelve (Matt. 28:1-10). The radical reversals prophesied in scripture and revealed in Christ's life and ministry culminate in the good news we proclaim today: Christ, through death, has triumphed over death. "The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone" (Ps. 118:22).
Easter offers the mystical possibility of transformation in every moment. In this season, what is dying and what is being born? For our communities? For our families? For our world? What is breaking open like a seed to die (John 12:24) so that new life might thrive?
The theme is framed candidly in Colossians: "You have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God (Col. 3:3). In the season of Easter, we are invited to allow old husks to fall away so that Christ's new life may emerge. This part of the resurrection story is strange, unsettling. We are invited, after all, to share fully in Christ's death as well as his resurrection (Rom. 6:5; 2 Cor. 4:10-11). Terrifying, but in the mystery of the Holy Spirit's work in us, we receive it as hope (1 Peter 1:3).
On this Easter day, we are honest about how God is stirring us to transformation, and we may be called to faithfully lament the letting go. Almost simultaneously, as we embody Christ's resurrection in the present, we celebrate it with great joy (Matt. 28:8). In our desire to be hidden in Christ's abundant life (John 10:10), we can even name seasons of suffering as Christ's resurrection emerging (Phil. 3:10). [Sundays and Seasons, 2020]
Readings for Sunday:
Worship Opportunities
Join Pastor Bill online Easter Morning for reflections on the Resurrection at 9:00 am via Facebook Live and for full festival worship check out All Saints' or the National Cathedral via YouTube.
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Worship Links
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Several worship opportunities are available on our website
Worship Links for this Holy Week including Easter Sunday. In addition to past services and bulletins, we have provided special short musical bundles, as well as some special music (Our Father, sung by Holly), a new "Stations of the Cross" video taken from the display in our sanctuary, and last year's Good Friday Ecumenical Service. Please take advantage of as many opportunities as you wish throughout the week.
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Easter At The National Cathedral
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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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With much love and prayers for His peace to rule in our hearts,
Holly
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Easter Flowers Available
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To support local business during this difficult time, we did not cancel our Easter flower order. Should you be out on Saturday after 1:30 pm, you are invited to stop at church and pick-up a potted Easter plant. They will be on or next to the courtyard stone wall and we ask you to practice social distancing and wear a face mask and gloves when you are out in public. We continue to accept donations to off-set the cost and checks should indicate "Easter Flowers" on the memo line.
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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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Prayer Ministry Reminder
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All Saints has a Prayer Ministry - a small group that offers prayers on your behalf for yourself, a loved one or friend. If you have a prayer request or have any questions p
lease contact Danielle Pierpont. This is a confidential ministry and is in addition to our Weekly Prayer List.
Danielle can be reached at 569-4779 or at skincare.danielle@gmail.com
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Thank You for Giving During This Time of Pandemic
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Thank you for all who have continued to support the work of All Saints during this time. You may make contributions by mail, using your financial institution's automated check writing service, or secure online giving via Donate
Creator of all we enjoy, we give you thanks for the countless people you have gathered to do your work as All Saints' Wolfeboro. We thank you for your Holy Spirit inspiring some as they longed for this church, others as they built this church and still others as they lovingly and boldly led this church through times of abundance and times of scarcity. Help us to be bold as we model giving of time and money during this time. Make our generous giving a symbol of both our faith and our gratitude. We pray in the name of your son, Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen.
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Constant Contact
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Every once in a while Constant Contact will stop sending to a single email address.
I am not sure exactly why this happens. This has even happened to me.
The eNews is always, except on rare occasions, scheduled for Friday at 5:00 am. So if you do not see it in your Inbox on Friday, please contact me so that I can send you a copy and reinstate you.
Thanks,
Carolyn
csundquist@roadrunner.com
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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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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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