This Weekly Newsletter provides quick reference information for the members and friends of All Saints. We invite you to find full descriptions, flyers and lots of other information at the:
All Saints Facebook Page - facebook (link)
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Other future events and details can be found on our Parish website calendar or on Facebook. The calendar can be found on the link below:
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The 1st Sunday after Easter... and welcome!
The lectionary for this day opens with the Book of Acts, painting a picture of the generosity and commitment of the early movement; the first 'letter' of John will shed a little light on the subject of Christ and in the gospel of John, we once again confront the patron saint of heretics. Thomas the Twin. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Genevieve Nesslage as our guest preacher.
Martha Grahame will be the lector assigned to Acts; Lissi Mojica will read from the first letter of John and Barbara Brown will serve as our prayer leader.
Following the service, Dr. David Brakke will lecture on the issues facing John's community after the gospel was written.
To join the service by pc, laptop or smart device, click on this link:
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
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The Calling Committee would like to thank each and every one who completed the Parish-wide survey. We had 90+ responses, which shows your interest in the next move in the journey to call a new Rector. With your survey responses, we will be able to create an accurate description of our Parish and of what we are looking for in our next Rector. The results are currently being reviewed and we will send a summary of the results as soon as we have them together. We would also like to thank those parishioners who were on our "call/contact and remind" task force. Your efforts are indeed appreciated! |
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Peace Through Action
Broadview is very excited to announce that it has partnered with Peace Through Action USA to establish a community peace project in Calvert County. We expect to hold events, workshops, training and activities with the goal of preparing and activating county residents, workers and visitors for roles as engaged policy influencers, skilled peace builders and committed servants. We hope to foster peaceful relations in all aspects of life. We anticipate that Peace Through Action will hire a peace agent who will assist in carrying out this project—-publicizing it, planning activities, and identifying interested individuals and entities who would be interested in participating in activities or serving on the advisory board. The program will have civic engagement, peace building and volunteering components for youth and adults. Visit our website at bit.ly/peaceactcalvert, but give us a minute to get it updated! Contact us at calvert@peacethroughaction.org.
Kathleen Voelker
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Lent Madness has ended. The Supreme Executive Committee of Lent Madness congratulates Absalom Jones for winning the 2021 Golden Halo. Absalom becomes the 12th saint to wear the highly coveted crown by defeating the always-inspiring Benedict the Moor. He joins previous Golden Halo winners George Herbert (2010), C.S. Lewis (2011), Mary Magdalene (2012), Frances Perkins (2013), Charles Wesley (2014), Francis of Assisi (2015), Dietrich Bonhoeffer (2016), Florence Nightingale (2017), Anna Alexander (2018), Martha of Bethany (2019), and Harriet Tubman (2020).
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Spring Clean-up is a GO for tomorrow! Come join the All Saints Parish grounds cleanup TOMORROW 9 am to Noon. You can help pick up fallen branches, put down mulch, cleanup the flower beds, and more. To be COVID-19 safe, we have developed work zones for the activities to allow for social distancing. Bring your gloves, rakes, barrows and tarps if you can and your mask for when you are close to others. Snacks and beverages will be provided. To see the parish ground cleanup plans click on this link >>> PLANS . If you have any questions, feel free to contact Glenn Iona at (301) 787-6133.
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Spudnik Work/Meeting Saturday the 10th
Project Spudnik will next meet Saturday, April 10 at 2 PM to plant cool-weather crops. Note that we will NOT meet Sunday, April 18.
Please bring your own water and a snack. Masks must be worn at all times. We will be physically distanced, although family groups can work together.
We will review the procedures for staying safe at the beginning of the meeting. If you feel sick, have symptoms of COVID-19, or have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, stay home. You will have many more opportunities to help with Spudnik.
Time spent working with Project Spudnik counts toward Service Learning Hours.
Please invite friends and family members who you think would be interested in Spudnik. Questions? Contact Ryan, Paul or Mary Dickson-Burke or Sherrill Munn Spudnik website at https://paulnme2.wixsite.com/spudnikgarden
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On the giving front:
If anyone would like to contribute to the cost of the Easter flowers it would be appreciated.
If you would like to give a special Easter donation, you can easily do so via easyTithe clicking SUPPORT US on our website (allsaints1692.org). Click on GIVE NOW and choose the Easter Donation Fund. Of course, you can always donate by sending a check to All Saints Parish, P.O. Box 40, Sunderland, MD 20689. If you have any questions, feel free to email Deb Shupe (allsaints1692connections@gmail.com) or the church office (allsaints1692@alllsaints1692.org)
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The Altar Guild Tool Kit is still missing and is greatly missed. If anyone has borrowed it please return it to the sacristy. It's a tackle box with "Altar Guild" written on the lid.
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The latest Adult Formation offering is the lecture series Understanding the New Testament by Dr. David Brakke, based on his book. Dr. Brakke is the Joe R. Engle Chair in the History of Christianity and a Professor of History at The Ohio State University. Each lecture is about thirty minutes in length and will be followed by discussion of the material presented... at least as our starting point.
We convene on Wednesday mornings at 9 AM with a repeat on Sunday morning at 11:30. Here are the links:
If asked for a password, enter 015568
If you are asked for a password, enter 014954
A study guide will be provided to each attendee (PDF format via email). We hope that you will join us.
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TRIVIA We gather once again - TONIGHT Friday, April 9 at 7 PM - for the best trivia game in Calvert County.
The April Quiz will be our annual 'Salute to Oscar' and while we admire the body of work from Bishop Romero and the Grouch and de la Renta, the focus will be the movies or at least things we can associate with them. So, asking Melissa Anderson from the Village Voice to join your team just might back-fire (but if you know her, please, please invite her).
As always, the game room will open at 6:40 so you have time to register your team or individual 'trivia' name and do some last minute posturing and/or trash talking with your opponents.
Here is the link, your gateway to the stars:
On your laptop, pc, or other smart device, click on this link:
If you are joining over the Zoom app, enter the meeting ID and password when prompted:
Meeting ID: 854 2143 1414
Password: 018091
Feel free to invite friends and family to play. Please have them contact us at allsaints1692@allsaints1692.org so we can identify them when they arrive for the quiz.
And, before the game, please check out the specials at the Scorpion Brewery in Owings - our partner in trivia for going on seven years. Nothing like a friendly growler and some exotic food truck offering to get you ready to rumble. Through our monthly contests, we have raised thousands of dollars in support of youth leadership development in Calvert County, and also money to feed hungry families and individuals in our communities
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A Brief History of the Mandolin in America
Since the Spanish Student Invasion of 1880
Did you know an F5 is not only a tornado category but arguably the greatest model of Gibson mandolin ever produced? It originally sold for $250 back in 1922. Today, if you can find one, a Gibson Lloyd Loar signed F5 model sells for hundreds of thousands of dollars. It is considered the Stradivarius of mandolins.
Did you know the first American concerto for mandolin was written in 1900 by African American Seth Weeks, known as the greatest virtuoso mandolin player of his time?
Also, in 1900, mandolin sales were second only to music boxes as the highest grossing small goods musical instrument. Mandolin Orchestras began their prominence at this time.
If you are interested in learning more about the history of the mandolin since the Spanish Student invasion of 1880, along with some musical examples, join us for All Saints All Skills Extravaganza, presented by fellow parishioner Joe Klausner on Saturday, April 17, at 10 AM.
and use this Passcode: 844126
OR use the Zoom App with this information:
Meeting ID: 837 7125 3857
Passcode: 844126
OR call this number from any telephone: +1 301 715 8592 and provide this information when asked:
Meeting ID: 837 7125 3857
Passcode: 844126
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Extra, Extra
DRIVE THRU, DROP OFF Will be on Sunday April 11, 12:30 to 2:00.
Folks we now have an abundance of plastic bags. No more needed at this time.
For the Month of April , we’ll need: individual cereals; fruit cups; applesauce; cans of peaches; pears; mixed fruit. But wait…also needed are cans of stew, ravioli, canned chicken, tuna, Spam, Rice-a-roni, and individual cups of microwavable items such as spaghetti and meatballs, ravioli, etc. We need lunch and dinners options other than pasta. Thank you! (and hold the platsic bags)
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The Book of Revelation Study
Our study of the book of Revelation continues Wednesday, April 14, at 6:30 PM. Please read chapters 19:5 to the end of the book. You may use the following questions to guide your study.
A. In this section are some key images. Consider what the following may symbolize:
· The war against the forces of Satan
· The millennium and the first resurrection
· The second resurrection and final judgement
· The new heaven and new earth and holy city
B. Where do you see in these passages themes that we have already discussed?
Please join us!
Sherrill
Here are the links to join the study:
Password: 007209 - if asked...
On the Zoom app... click on Join Meeting...
Meeting ID: 986 7574 4267
Password: 007209
Cell phone... follow prompts
1-646-558-8656 access code 98675744267# password 007209
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A "Little Free Pantry" is here at All Saints!
Two Calvert County Girl Scouts from Senior Troop 4678 (Teya, granddaughter of Dennis Laurie, and Katie, daughter of Kelly & Patrick McDonald) have created a Little Free Pantry that will soon be installed in the lower back parking lot near the campus garden of All Saints Episcopal Church. The Little Free Pantry movement is a grassroots solution to immediate needs for the food insecure in our community.
The intent is to supplement formal food programs or larger food pantries as this Little Free Pantry is open to anyone that needs it, all day, every day of the week and approachable as a self-serve food source where the recipient may determine their own need. If you have seen a Little Free Library before, the concept is essentially the same except containing food and personal care products. The girls completed this in what is known as a “Take Action” project for Girl Scouts after finishing the “Sow What” journey, learning about global food networks. They are especially excited about the prospect that some fresh foods may be placed in this pantry during harvest season that were grown just mere feet away in the All Saints garden!
If you’d like to support the ongoing needs of the community through this Little Free Pantry, unexpired food in cans or boxes (no glass please), as well as hygiene and paper goods can be donated simply by placing them inside the pantry made from a repurposed furniture cabinet. Give what you can, take what you need as neighbors helping neighbors!
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The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and the Maryland Department of Aging (MDOA) are working together to promote access to vaccines through a telephone-based support line and appointment system designed to assist those without internet access. Seniors are invited to use the new COVID-19 Vaccination Support Center at 1-855-MDGOVAX (1-855-634-6829). |
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Calvert County Farmers Market resumes on Tuesdays beginning 27 April, 2:30-6:30 pm at the CalvertHealth Medical Center parking lot. Respecting social distancing requirements, the market will be drive-thru. Shoppers will have a few minutes at each stand to place their orders and should have payment ready to expedite the process. Some, but not all, vendors accept credit card payment. Please have multiple forms of payment available.
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Virtual coffee shop We gather virtually for coffee, tea and conversation on Thursday mornings. The Coffee Shop opens at 9 AM and closes at 11. Pop in anytime and stay as long as you like.
To access the coffee shop on your pc, laptop or smart device, just click this link:
Or... If you have the Zoom app, open it and enter the Meeting ID: 878 1395 1329 and then the Password: 027593
Or...you can also join us on your cell phone (audio only)
by dialing 1-301-715-8592. When prompted, enter the access code: 87813951329# and then the password: 027593#
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SURVEYS! Your voice is needed! Prince Frederick is planning for a new community center and park on Fairground Road. The new center will replace the current Harriet E. Brown Community Center located on Dares Beach Road. The Department of Parks & Recreation is looking for feedback as they design the layout and amenities for the community center and park.
Don’t miss the chance to share your thoughts before these surveys close at the end of June 2021:
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Greeting Cards of All Saints Through the Seasons
project is still gathering pictures
Many in our community are still in need and our Giving Back Commission is working on a new Outreach fundraiser, a set of greeting cards called - All Saints' Through the Seasons. We need your HELP! We are in search of pictures of All Saints' campus. Inside and out, any time of the year. Please send your photos to the Commission Chair, Patti At Lee, via email at feistynsassy@comcast.net. If you have any questions, please call her at 202-669-5594. Please let Patti know if you would like attribution if your picture is selected.
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PLEASE NOTE AND RESPECT
Parish buildings are not open now. Only individuals specifically authorized for an essential service may be in them (e.g., Heartfelt food packing). Those authorized individuals must wear masks, must practice social distancing and must sanitize touch areas as they enter and as they leave. This is not a matter of personal choice and applies to everyone including volunteers, business suppliers, and contract personnel. If you note a deviation, you may politely remind the individual. If you are not comfortable doing that or doing so doesn’t correct the problem, please contact a church officer. A sign in sheet Is at each entrance. Please fill it out with your name, date and time in/out of the parish hall. Thank you.
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Reminder From the News Team. Info and flyers to be published in the May monthly newsletter needs to be received via email by Tuesday, April 27. Please send information to allsaints1692@allsaints1692.org AND allsaints1692connections @gmail.com. This allows time for editing and clarification when needed. Please submit your event in the form you wish it to appear and complete. Example: If it's a cooking show, please include the recipe with the copy.
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All Saints Coronavirus Helpline
443-684-6115
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A very happy anniversary to Matthew & Jennifer Schatz on the 4th, Steve and Deb Watson on the 8th & Patrick & Lisa Herlihy on the 18th. |
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