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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And, welcome to the Fifth Sunday in Lent.
The texts for the day may be accessed here:
Liturgically - if you are keeping score - we slide back into Rite II, though the basic structure of the liturgy remains the same, opening with confession.
Our texts. From the book of Jeremiah we are treated to the OT reading assigned to Reformation Day. The prophet - echoing Isaiah's vision of a peace-filled future when the light and love and wisdom of God is imbedded in every heart. Hebrews, well, it's Hebrews, a sermon more than a letter, really. but interesting that the lectionary pulls us back to the pre-Aaronic priest, Melchizedek. (More later). A request to 'see' Jesus made by some festival-bound Greeks, sets off a bit of a tirade from Jesus, concluding with the third - and final - reference to Jesus being 'lifted up,' and I hope that you are all dying to explore that phrase. We will see where our guest preacher, the Rev. Patti Sachs, will take us.
Our readers for Sunday are Deb Watson (Jeremiah) and Dave Shupe (Hebrews), while Deb Shupe will serve as our prayer leader.
The next lecture in our adult formation series with Dr. Brakke - examining the theme of Jesus as divine Logos in John's gospel - 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
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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. This will be a joint service with St. Paul's and Christ Church, West River. Our traditional musical tenebrae-style service will be offered virtually at 7 PM (We will again invite our sister parishes to attend).
Easter Vigil, April 3: Vigils will be held at both the National Cathedral and our own Cathedral of the Incarnation. Details for how to access either will be available soon, or you can check the Diocesan websites for more information.
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.
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Lent Madness is Back!!!!
The bracket can be viewed by clicking on the link below.
Lent Madness is a great discipline for this season. For starters, it is a lot of fun (Unless you gave up fun for Lent) It is also a painless way to learn about some of the lesser known men and women who lived faithful lives and - as we pray every Wednesday at our healing service - were the 'chosen vessels of your grace, and the lights of world in their generations."
Here's the link to the bracket...
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Lenten Evensong
On Sunday evenings in Lent, at 6 PM, we will be offering an Evensong as part of our Lenten discipline. Lent is a season of introspection and contemplation, calling us into a deeper relationship with God and each other and the whale of creation. Evensong is a different way of experiencing Lent. Music carries such power and is able to unlock thoughts and feelings, memories and dreams, that might otherwise not be summoned. It is a vehicle through which the Spirit is able to surprise us, evoking reaction. With that in mind, we hope that you will make the time to join us in this experience.
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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Wherever and whenever hatred or bigotry rises up and is directed at any child of God, we who follow Jesus of Nazareth and therefore stand for love, must act. We must stand up, speak up and show up. Today we do so with and for our Asian American and Pacific Islander brothers, sisters and siblings. Whatever the motivation of the shooter in Atlanta, we know that we are seeing a dangerous increase in hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders: in the past year, Stop AAPI Hate has documented 3,795 incidents. Many of our fellow children of God are living in fear here in the United States, where there is supposed to be liberty and justice for all. We who stand for love must act — we must speak up, stand up and show up. Here are some links to some ways we can do that:
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On the giving front:
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.
Did you know that you can make recurring payments on easyTithe? Once you set up the recurring payment using your bank account, debit or credit card, you won’t have to think about writing a check or giving online each week or month. The donations to All Saints will happen automatically. If you haven’t signed up to make a recurring gift, here’s how you do it:
Step 1
Go to www.allsaints1692.org and click on SUPPORT US. Once you get on the SUPPORT US page, click on GIVE NOW.
Step 2
The GIVE NOW page has a picture of our All Saints brick church on it. Simply choose SIGN IN above the picture. If you do not already have a giving account, select the SIGN IN tab, and scroll down to REGISTER FOR AN ACCOUNT.
Step 3
Once logged in, Complete the following:
1. Choose the Fund you'd like to give to and enter the Amount.
2. Check the Make This Gift Recurring box
3. Select your frequency and start date and payment method.
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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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ZOOM EASTER SERVICE 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 by email how your gift should be recognized in the bulletin. 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. But don't wait to order!
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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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A Lenten message from Pope Francis
Do you want to fast this Lent?
Fast from hurting words, and say kind words.
Fast from sadness, and be filled with gratitude.
Fast from anger, and be filled with patience.
Fast from pessimism, and be filled with hope.
Fast from worries, and have trust in God.
Fast from complaints, and contemplate simplicity.
Fast from pressures, and be prayerful.
Fast from bitterness, and fill you heart with joy.
Fast from selfishness, and be compassionate to others.
Fast from grudges, and be reconciled.
Fast from words, and be silent, so you can listen.
Amen.
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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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There will be no All Saints Cooking show tomorrow.
Our Chef Kerry Smith will be cooking on March 27
Joe Klausner’s introduction to all things mandolin will be 10 AM, Saturday, April 17, not as previously announced for March 27. No class on April 3, Palm Sunday.
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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The Book of Revelation Study
Our study of the book of Revelation continues.
For our next session, Wednesday, March 24, at 6:30 PM, please read chapters 12:1 - 13:18. You may use the following questions to guide your study.
A. Consider the meaning of:
1. the Destroyers of the Earth,
2. the woman clothed with the sun who gives birth to a child,
3. the great dragon with seven heads,
4. the war in heaven between Michael and the dragon,
5. the beast rising out of the sea with 10 horns and 7 heads,
6. the image of the beast from the Earth with 2 horns like a lamb, but spoke like a dragon.
7. the 144,-000 with the lamb on Mt. Zion
B.Where do you see in these passages themes that we have already discussed?
Our remaining sessions on the Revelation study are scheduled for Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. Our readings for these sessions are tentatively planned as follows:
3/24: 11:15 - 14:4
3/31: 14:5 - 16:21
4/7: 17:1 - 19:10
4/14: 19:11 - 22:2
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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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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Spudnik Work/Meeting Sunday
Project Spudnik had a great start this past Sunday, with 30 children, teens and adults getting our gardens ready for this year. We moved the Children’s Garden, cleaned the Herb Garden, bleached our grow bags, removed more of the downed tree’s remains and planted peas.
We will meet Sunday at 2 PM to make garden soil, plant potatoes and other cool-weather crops.
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 Team
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A "Little Free Pantry" is Coming to 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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There will be NO DRIVE THRU DROP OFF on April 4, Easter Sunday.
Drive Thru Drop off will be on April 11. Thank you for all your support in this endeavor. The Heartfelt Pantry thanks you. We still need savory items.
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A Message from our Governor (in case you haven't heard):
Dear Marylanders,
Today, I was pleased to announce that based on Maryland’s rapidly accelerating vaccination rate and an anticipated increase in vaccine supply from the federal government, we will enter Phase 2 of our COVID-19 vaccine plan beginning early next week.
PHASE 2A
WHO: All Marylanders age 60 and older.
PHASE 2B
WHO: Marylanders age 16 and older with underlying medical conditions that increase the risk for severe COVID-19 illness.
WHEN: March 30
PHASE 2C
WHO: All Marylanders age 55 and older, as well as essential workers in critical industries, including construction, food services, utilities, transportation, financial services, IT, and other infrastructure.
WHEN: April 13
PHASE 3
WHO: General population, including healthy individuals age 16 and older.
WHEN: April 27
Our goal throughout this process remains the same: we do not want to leave any Marylander behind. Today our state surpassed the milestone of 2 million vaccines administered, and now every single Marylander knows when they will become eligible for vaccination.
These COVID-19 vaccines are proven to be safe and effective, they are administered under medical supervision, and getting vaccinated is absolutely vital to stopping the spread of COVID-19 so we can return to normal life once again.
When it's your turn, GoVAX, Maryland.
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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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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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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 April monthly newsletter needs to be received via email by Tuesday, March 30. 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 Ken & Jennifer McKenzie on the 26th |
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