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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Greetings.
As advertised, our Annual Meeting is this Sunday morning, beginning at 9:30. (Please note the special start time.)
As is our custom, we will conduct our business within the context of worship (Our bulletin/agenda is attached).
By the by, this is the 5th Sunday of Epiphany, and the texts - from the letter to the Ephesians and the Gospel of Mark - lend themselves well to our task: proclaiming the gospel by word and action in our time and place!! To that end, our reader for the first lesson (Ephesians) is Lissi Mojica and our prayer leader will be Deb Watson.
This is an important day in the life of our parish: We will celebrate the work of our Commissions and committees; learn about the progress on our primary mission (housing); talk about the upcoming search process and meet the Search Committee; and we will review the 2021 budget, recently approved by the Vestry.
We recommend that you prepare for the Annual Meeting by printing out the materials, sent in a previous e mail, reading them before the Meeting, and having them at hand during the Meeting. Please note that materials have both page numbers and in most instances line numbers to allow easier reference and discussion during the Zoom
meeting. (Also, a reminder that we will be accepting nominations from the floor for Vestry. Please refer to the note at the end of the bulletin if you are interested in serving or wish to place someone else's name in nomination).
We are excited about the chance to gather as a parish family, celebrating where we have been in this most trying of years and affirming our next steps into the future that God will open before us.
We look forward to being with you.
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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From the Rector:
Ash Wednesday, February 17
We will mark the beginning of Lent in our usual fashion, but virtually. The imposition of ashes - as our Bishop reminds us - has always been optional, and unlike the bread and wine of communion or the water of baptism, does not need to be consecrated by the priest.
However, as we have done with our wafers, we will make ashes available for pick-up at the church and for self-administering at home during our liturgy. More details will follow as the day approaches. We will offer the liturgy three times on that day, 8 AM, noon and 7 PM, that latter being a joint venture with our sister parishes of St. Paul's and Christ Church, West River.
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Trivia has been moved from it's regular time, no Trivia tonight but we'll see you next Friday. |
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Covid-19 Vaccine Pre-Registration
The pre-registration vaccine portal opened on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021
Why is pre-registration being conducted early?
The majority of Calvert County residents in the COVID-19 vaccine priority group 1A have been vaccinated by the Calvert County Health Department (including front line hospital staff and healthcare workers, nursing home residents and staff, law enforcement and firefighters, EMS, all licensed, registered and certified health care providers, correctional health care staff and officers and front-line judiciary staff).
The Calvert County Health Department is moving towards vaccinating residents in phases 1B, 1C, 2 and 3 and is opening pre-registration for citizens in all priority groups who wish to be vaccinated.
The public is encouraged to pre-register online beginning Tuesday, Jan. 19.
Those who are unable to pre-register online can call 410-535-0218 for assistance beginning Tuesday, Jan. 19.
For more information, click HERE
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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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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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Joint Epiphany Book Study:
We've had so much fun worshipping together that we thought we might try a little reading together.
Members of All Saints, Sunderland, St. Paul's, Prince Frederick, and Christ Church, West River, are invited to come together on Wednesday evenings in Epiphany - beginning January 13 - for a study of our Presiding Bishop's book, Crazy Christians.
Everything you need to know about time, how to order the book, and most importantly... the Zoom link that will lead you to the conversation, can be found by following this link: https://conta.cc/3hThcVG
News flash: During Lent we will gather once again as our own Dr. Sherrill Munn takes us into the book of Revelations. Stay tuned...
Hope you can join us.
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All Saints Cooks Series (Ecclesiastical Edition!)
We’re in for a treat! We’ve “collared” two of the finest cooks in the parish for our next two “All Saints Cooks” programs. On February 6th, our Deacon Lisa Siciliano will be presenting a mushroom risotto from her family’s Italian tradition. Scrumptious! And, on February 20th, Father Ken+ will share his unique “experimental” chili. (You’ve got to be there to discover why it’s “experimental”.) Both of these excellent “chefs of the cloth” will come to you through the wonders of Zoom at 10:00 AM on the respective days. Here’s how:
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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On the next Skills Extravaganza
Do you have some old caned chairs that need a seat replacement? Have you ever thought about replacing it yourself? Are you looking for a project during the COVID winter months? At the February 13 All Saints skills extravaganza, John Overstrom will discuss chair caning, with a bit of history of this familiar weave pattern, the few simple tools you need to cane a chair yourself, and a demonstration of the basic steps and techniques required to weave a chair seat.
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Conference Call for Prayer, Thursdays 7- 8 PM, Dial-In-Number: (701) 802-5452, Access Code: 4672453. People are welcome to contact either Barbara or me with questions, prayer requests, etc. Our contact information is: Prayer Warden, Barbara Brown, barbara_brown1@verizon.net; Deacon, Rev. Lisa Siciliano, elizabeth.d.siciliano@gmail.com
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Drive Through Drop Off for Safe Harbor Shelter for Women & Children
Sunday, February 7th, 12:30 – 2:00 will be “Drive Through Drop Off” time (right after the Zoom Parish Annual Meeting.) But this time we’ll be helping Safe Harbor, the shelter for women and children at risk. Please give generously because their stocks are low.
- Non-perishable food items
- Bleach
- Disinfectant spray, cleaner and wipes
- Trash bags
- Sponges
- Dish cloths and towels
- Dishwashing liquid
- Contactless thermometers
- Pain reliever
- Cough Syrup (children and Adults)
- First Aid cream
- Clothes hangers
- Food storage containers of any size (e.g., Tupperware)
- Freezer food storage bags
- Laundry detergent
- Cash cards for Walmart, Safeway or Giant of any denomination
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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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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 December monthly newsletter needed to be received via email by Tuesday, February 23. 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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