All Saints' Parish
Stirring up things since 1692
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All Saints Coronavirus Helpline
443-684-6115
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Welcome to the second Sunday in Lent.
The texts for the day may be accessed here:
Once again we begin the day with confession - something missing during the season of incarnation and light -and then move quickly to our readings. Speaking of which...
The texts range from the second covenant made in Genesis - this time with Abram - to Paul's letter to the Romans, which picks up the theme of Abram as the father of all faith. There is so much going on in Mark that it deserves its own run-on sentence, particularly concerning the famous saying of Jesus about taking up one's cross which is based on how Mark and the first century Christians understood the cross which was not as a symbol of sacrifice and sacrificial living but the actual instrument of torture and death that it was - meaning that Jesus was asking those who wished to follow him to risk death by standing up against the empire. (Ruon, but it gets close to the mark, no pun intended)
Our readers for Sunday are Martha Grahame (Genesis) and Hope Sayles (Romans), and our prayer leader is Deb Shupe.
The next lecture in our adult formation series - which will focus on the two volume work, Luke-Acts - will begin after the service.
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
Father Ken and Kip will be sending a parish-wide letter on a matter of concern. Please be on the lookout for it and share your thoughts about it
with them.
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From the Rector:
Easter and Holy Week Schedule
As we move through the 2nd Week of Lent, it is not too early to be thinking about Easter. A brief look at the tentative schedule for that week:
Passion Sunday, March 28: A virtual service with the traditional dramatic reading of the passion text as presented by Mark.
Maundy Thursday, April 1: A virtual evening service at 7 from the brick church, with the traditional removal of adornments and other items.
Good Friday, April 2: Virtual observances at noon from the brick church. A musical tenebrae-style service at 7 PM (which we will invite our sister parishes to attend).
Easter Vigil, April 3: A work in progress as a joint virtual experience. We are exploring the possibility of creating a joint online worship service with the other Epsicopal parishes in the region. Stay tuned. The Cathedral will also be live-streaming a vigil and that may be our option.
Easter Sunday, April 4: Virtual worship at 10AM. There are also plans underway for our traditional Easter Egg hunt to take place on campus at 1 PM. Erryn Fleming will be posting details. families will be able to hunt for eggs in an assigned area and then families will be invited to place flowers in the cross that will be placed near the front door to the brick church. Again be watching for details.
Special Notice: The vestry will be taking up the possibility of a gradual re-gathering, perhaps as early as Easter Sunday, depending upon conditions at that time, guidelines from the State, County and the Diocese, and our own ability to continue to connect all parishioners - in-person and virtual - together for worship. It has to work for all of us. More news will be forthcoming after the vestry meets in March. Ken+
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Communion Wafers are Available for Wednesday Morning and Sunday Eucharists
I have consecrated - i.e., blessed, set aside for this single, spiritual and sacred purpose - an ample supply of wafers and have placed them in small plastic bags. The bags will be in marked baskets - gluten free, 1, 2 or 3 - and those baskets will be placed on the altar in the brick church. They are available now for you to pick up in advance of the next Eucharist. Please take the quantity you need.
A word about the wafers and how they should be handled. In short, with reverence. Which, to begin with, means to not handle them more than necessary. When you arrive at home, find a good spot to place them where they will not be disturbed by daily routines.
And lastly, please do not take more than you need for more than a service or two. I look forward to continue sharing communion more fully with you in our virtual gatherings.
Ken+
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From the Senior Warden
Looking Ahead, Again, to Regathering; Your Thoughts Appreciated
At the March Meeting the Vestry will be dusting off our regathering plan and thinking again about how to do this wisely and safely. The “prime directives” are still: be safe; go slow; and leave no one behind. We’ve learned a lot about “Zooming” and “hybrid” events, and at the Annual Meeting we all resolved to emphasize hybrid events in our planning. This will include the means to allow those present in person and those present electronically to interact with each other. So, this is your invitation to “button-hole” a Vestry member before March 9th and let her or him know your thoughts about all of this.
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To join in by pc, laptop or smart device, click on this link:
If asked for a password, enter 015568
to join by cellphone (audio only)
Dial 1-646-558-8656
When prompted, enter the access code 479413263#
And then the password 015568# US
By landline, dial
+1 646 558 8656
Then enter the meeting ID and password when prompted to do so
Meeting ID: 479 413 263
Password: 015568
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ZOOM EASTER SERVICE
Easter is around the Corner. Let’s make this a Zoom spectacular! You may donate an Easter Lily to remember or honor a family member, friend or neighbor and it will grace our altar during the Easter Service. Please let the office know how your gift should be recognized in the bulletin by filling out the form in this newsletter. You can send info from the form to the office by email. You may pick up your lilies any time after the Easter Zoom Service. The cost is $20.00 for each plant, payable by check or EasyTithe. Lily dedications due by Monday, March 29. Order form >>> Order
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Episcopal Advocacy Day
Join the Episcopal diocese of Maryland and the Episcopal Public Policy Network for the eighth Annual Episcopal Advocacy Day in Annapolis! Learn about our diocesan legislative priorities and how you can be involved in advocacy despite a pandemic and a busy schedule! Register here >>> Register
In the meantime, Watch this four-minute tutorial to learn how to sign up for alerts, contact your legislators and more! https://youtu.be/v-vbME0YukI
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Project Spudnik
The 2021 Project Spudnik garden season has begun. Don't worry if you missed the Feb 21 planning session. Work sessions at the garden will be on Sundays, March 14 and 21. On the 14th from 2 - 3:30 PM, we will clean up the garden and move the Children's Garden due to water issues. On the 21st starting at 2 PM, we'll have a big work day to sanitize the grow bags, make container soil, fill bags, plant potatoes and other early cool weather vegetables, purge the water lines and set up irrigation system. Because we will be outside, up to 25 people can work those days, but must still be physically distanced from others and wear masks. Family groups can work together. Questions? Call Sherrill at 410-286-7586 or Ryan at 443-771-7047
Spudnik Team
Time spent helping and planting counts towards Service Learning Hours.
Please feel free to invite friends or family members that you think would be interested in Spudnik.
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Check out the interactive Sunday School formation site at the link below. It's pretty cool!
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A very happy anniversary to Ken & Jennifer McKenzie on the 26th |
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Conference Call for Prayer -
Join Barbara Brown and Lisa+ Siciliano every Thursday, 7-8 pm on a conference call devoted to prayer. This is an opportunity for anyone to bring concerns and have everyone on the call pray for such concerns. (This is separate from being able to contact Barbara to arrange individual prayer.) New contact and access numbers are below:
Call: 701-802-5452
Access: 4672453
Date: Thursday's start time: 7:00 pm
End time: approximately 8:00 pm
Contact info:
Barbara Brown, Lisa+ Siciliano
barbara_brown1@verizon.net; deaconlisasomd@gmail.com
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Virtual coffee shop We will gather virtually for coffee, tea and conversation on Thursday mornings. The Coffee Shop will open at 9 AM, and close at 11. Feel free to pop in anytime, and stay as long as you like.
To access the coffee shop on your pc, laptop or smart device, just click on 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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The Book of Revelation Study
Revelations
Thank you to those who participated in the first session on the Book of Revelation.
Unlike the first session, the remainder of our sessions will be less presentation and more participation and discussion. We had a lot to get through with introductions, both of one another and Revelation, and study of the first chapter. In our study, we laid the groundwork for what follows in the visions in Revelation. Do not worry if you missed the first session. You will have no problem catching up.
For our next session, Wednesday, March 3 at 6:30 PM, please read chapters 2 - 5. You may use the following questions to guide your study.
- There were Christian churches in more than seven cities in the Roman Province of Asia. Why do you suppose the writer was commanded to write to only seven?
- What do you see in the seven letters that indicates the writer and the people in the churches knew each other well?
- What major themes do you see in the seven letters?
- Consider the images in chapters 4 and 5 and what they might have meant in John's day. Especially consider the image of "the Lion of the tribe of Judah" in 5:5-7. Consider also the worship scenes in chapters 4 and 5. What meaning, if any, do you find in
them?
Our remaining March sessions on the Revelation study are scheduled for Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. Our readings for these sessions are tentatively planned as follows:n
3/10: 8:2 - 11:18
3/17: 11:19 - 13:18
3/24: 14:1 - 16:21
3/31: 17:1 - 19:5
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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Adult Formation 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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Share-A-Skill Extravaganza -
On Saturday, Feb 27, 10 am, our Rector, Father Ken, will present "All Things Poker, Part II". If you saw part one, you know you don't want to miss number two. There are scores of different types of poker games. Come learn some of the more obscure and lesser known poker games in this participatory demonstration.
Join by clicking here:
Password: 844126
OR Use the Zoom App
Meeting ID: 83771253857;
Password: 844126
OR, call from any phone: +1 301 715 8592
Meeting ID: 83771253857
Password: 844126
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Did you miss our last Skills Extravaganza - Bags, Barrels and Old Boots? If you were unable to attend Sherrill’s Master Gardener program, but are still interested in gardening in small places, here’s a YouTube link and a great handout that covers everything you need to know and more!
The handout can be provided by the Munn's or by contacting the office (it was too big to upload here).
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We Have Three Stellar Chefs This Month!
All Saints Cooks will feature Jeff Pike on March 6th, Father Ken on March 13th, and a Mystery Chef on March 27th. You all know and love Jeff and, for those who may not be aware, he’s a great cook! Father Ken is doing his famous Experimental Chili and our Mystery Guest Chef is showing us and telling us how to make New York Style Bagels! Our Mystery Guest Chef, most of you know, but we have not seen him in a few years. YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS ANY OF THESE CHEFS. Its going to be a delicious month! Use the link below to join Jeff Pike's show.
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Looking ahead...
On March 13th, Father Ken+ will share his unique “experimental” chili. (You’ve got to be there to discover why it’s “experimental”.) This show will "air" on Zoom at 10:00 AM on the respective days.
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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Greeting Cards of All Saints Through the Seasons
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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Did you know that Sunday sermons are recorded? They are available on our new website and are typically uploaded within a day or two of the recording. You can easily listen to the sermon if you miss a Sunday service. You can find the videos with the link below.
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Don't Forget...
All Saints Parish 1692 is on YouTube
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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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March Trivia Night
We will once again test our knowledge of the obscure and inconsequential on Friday evening, March 5 at 7 PM. This month's contest is entitled "Marching in Place" which would seem to indicate that the quiz might have something vaguely to do with the advent of spring and baseball and the like, but you'll just have to turn out to see what the QM throws your way.
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 for our contest:
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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The knitting/crafting group continues to meet via Zoom on Thursdays from 1 - 3 PM. If you would like to join us and are not receiving our emails, please contact Cindy Overstrom at cynthiaoverstrom@gmail.com. If you would rather not attend with your computer, you can also call in with any phone.
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Les Saints du Vin will meet on Sunday, March, 14 2021 from 4 - 7 pm |
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The next Zoom ECW meeting will be on Saturday, March 20 at 8:30 a.m. If you are not receiving the email invitation for these monthly meetings and would like to attend, please contact Cindy Overstrom at cynthiaoverstrom@gmail.com. If you would rather not attend with your computer, you can call in with any phone also.
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What’s Happening With Reading Camp Calvert?
Two meetings were held in February to begin planning for Reading Camp Calvert - North (RCC- N). We will again be partnering with RCC- South to hold virtual camp for the whole County. We have also reconnected with Calvert Family Associates and the CCPS McKinney-Vento program with a goal of targeting the most needy kids in the County. RCC will provide a two week virtual camp from July 12-23 to serve current 1st through 4th graders, who most likely do not have a home library. Our goal is to serve 60 kids across both camps. We will be meeting again in early March (date/time TBD) to begin planning the program in earnest.
Currently we are in need of 3 critical volunteer positions and would love assistance with:
1. Fundraising/Grantwriting
2. Intake, Organization and Tracking of Applications
and
3. Media/Marketing
If you feel so moved, we would love to have you join the team. If you are interested in attending the meeting, make a request to join the meeting. Got questions or just curious? Contact Cheryl Thompson at ReadingCampCalvert@gmail.com.
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On the HeartF.E.L.T. Front |
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Our Drive Thru and Drop Off (DTaDO) has been a huge success; thanks so much! For the Month of March, we’ll need: individual cereals; fruit cups; applesauce; 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. And…latest breaking news: we’re also looking for lunch and dinners entree’s other than pasta. Thank you for all you do to support our Little Tummy’s. And thanks to Glenn Iona for running the DTaDO! Food can be dropped off at any time at the back of church. Drop off your donations on the 7th 12-2 pm.
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO TO HELP US FEED EMPTY LITTLE TUMMIES --and for being mindful of the needs of others.
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Community Events and PSAs |
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Be Aware of Buses on the Roads
As school systems in Southern Maryland continue to ramp up bringing students back to on campus learning, it is important to remember that morning and afterniin traffic patterns will be changing. Local law enforcement offices advise motorists to be mindful of school buses on the roads and students at bus stops. Drivers are reminded to stop for school vehicles!
If a vehicle has stopped on a roadway and is operating the alternately flashing red lights, the driver of any vehicle following or approaching the school vehicle shall:
- Stop at least 20 feet from the rear of the school vehicle, if approaching the school vehicle from its rear; or
- At least 20 feet from the front of the school vehicle, if approaching the school vehicle from its front.
The driver of any vehicle following or approaching the school vehicle may not proceed until the school vehicle resumes motion or the alternately flashing red lights are deactivated, according to Maryland law. This does not apply to the driver of a vehicle on a physically divided highway.
Drivers who run past a stopped school bus with its stop sign or red lights activated face a fine of $570 or three points on a driver’s license.
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Advocating for Our Loved Ones and Ourselves (Zoom)
Presentation plus Q&A/Discussion Saturday, March 13 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join Loretta Woodward Veney, healthcare advocate expert, on March 13th from 10 AM to noon as she speaks about the following topics: what it means to be an advocate, best practices for advocating for others and ourselves, seeking and finding the help you need, preparing for medical appointments, planning for emergencies, what to do when things go wrong, and defining the role of an Ombudsman. Discussion to follow.
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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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Missing and Missed
Who knew we’d miss it so much? But, we do. If you’ve seen it anywhere, please return it to the Sacristy. No questions asked. No investigations. No recriminations. No guilt! Just ease it back when no one is looking. We won’t even have it dusted for fingerprints. What, you may ask, is missing? A shabby little old tackle box that says Altar Guild … or used to if someone was trying to destroy the evidence….and it holds our pathetic collection of tools. We’d be ever so grateful if it returned.
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Attention All Saints Parish!!! Please contact the church office if your contact information has changed. It is imperative that we have your correct address and telephone numbers, both home and mobile and email address. We will be updating our church directory in the near future and we want to make sure that all information is current and accurate. Thank you. |
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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.
Info and flyers to be posted in the April monthly newsletter need to be received via email by Wednesday, March 24th. Please send information to allsaints1692@allsaints1692.org AND allsaints1692connections@gmail.com This allows time for editing and clarification when needed.
Please refer to the publicity guidelines on our website for more information.
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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PLEASE NOTE AND RESPECT
Parish buildings are not open now, and 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.
There is now a sign-in sheet located on the desk by the downstairs entrance and another upstairs outside the ladies room. Please use these to sign-in with date and time in and out of the Hall.
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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 Commission:
Deb Watson 301-801-0960
Dennis Laurie 410-714-2533
Parish Family Commission:
Hope Sayles
301-855-0251 or 301-467-1467
Christian Formation Commission:
Paul Dickson 410 257-3893
Erryn Fleming 764 913-4042
Living Our Values Commission:
Sherrill Munn 443 404-7560
Giving Back Commission:
Patti At Lee 202 669-5594
Finance Commission:
Patrick Herlihy 202 603-3273
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Connections Commission:
Deb Shupe 410-231-8150
Lisa Herlihy 410-610-1084
Property Committee:
Tom Hyde 443 684-4583
Planned Giving Board:
Carl Bucheister 301-855-4687
Episcopal Church Women (ECW):
Cindy Overstom 410-474-0086
Calvert Arts Festival:
Lisa Herlihy 410-610-1084
Cemetery Committee:
Brian Dowell 410-257-5449
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Parish Leadership
Senior Warden - Kip At Lee
Junior Warden - Patrick Herlihy
Property Warden - Filo Blake
Program Warden - Deb Shupe
Prayer Warden - Barbara Brown
Treasurer - Steve Watson
Music director - Deb Watson
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Vestry Members
Bryan Dowell - 2023
Nate Pope - 2022
Deb Watson - 2022
Sherrill Munn - 2022
Dave Shupe - 2023
Lissi Mojica - 2023
Glenn Iona - 2023
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