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Message from the Rector

Christmas is finally among us! Beginning Sunday, we welcome Emmanuel--God with us--the coming of our loving God in the form of a baby. It is one of the most festive, celebratory times in the Church, and it is right for us to pull out all the stops for this wondrous occasion. But FIRST, we have to wrap up a holy Advent. To do that well, we are having a joint 9am service on Sunday morning in the parish hall.

Advent 4 COMBINED Sunday Morning Service | Sunday, December 24th at 9:00am

• Since the last Sunday in Advent falls on Christmas Eve, we are combining the 8am and 10:30am services into ONE JOINT service at 9:00am. It will take place in the Lower Parish Hall since the sanctuary will already be "greened" for Christmas. This service will not be broadcast on Facebook and will not be on Zoom.

Christmas Eve Services | Sunday, December 24^th at 4:00pm and 11:00pm

• 4:00pm service will showcase a Christmas Skit and conclude with a candlelit singing of Silent Night--this service will be available on ZOOM
• 11:00pm service is a traditional candlelight Midnight Mass, ushering in Jesus’ birth with candlelight singing after communion and concluding with a festive “Joy to the World.” Come early at 10:15pm to participate in singing hymns and hearing special music rehearsed by our choir.--this service will be live-streamed on Facebook

Christmas Day Service | Monday, December 25^th at 9:00am

• Come and join us for a simple said service of Holy Eucharist and singing of hymns during the sermon time.

Let's recognize the end of Advent in the morning on Sunday and then say "Merry Christmas" come evening!!!

Andrew +

PS- If you haven't taken time to complete the Advent Spiritual Inventory Survey, please do so by CLICKING HERE or filling it out at church. 

Safe Nights Sign-up

With the help of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, All Saints will be Hosting Safe Nights January 21-28, 2024. Safe Nights helps protect Calvert County's unhoused population from the cold by providing shelter in a clean and safe environment. There are many ways to participate.



To sign up, please visit the link below, use the sign-up sheet located in the back of the church, or contact Fane Lineback at 240-532-9363.



Sign up HERE

Bishop Curry's Christmas message >>> LINK

Save the Date:

Listening Session with Bishop Carrie at All Saints on Tuesday, January 9th from 10:00am - 12:0pm

Our new bishop has announced listening sessions around the Diocese of Maryland, and we are here at All Saints are one of the host sites!!! Join Bishop Carrie Schofield-Broadbent for a listening session to deepen existing relationships and build new ones as we begin the next chapter of life and ministry in the Diocese of Maryland, together. For more detailed information, CLICK HERE.

Volunteers needed to provide 1-2 meals to Project ECHO shelter residents. It’s a great way to give back to those in need and your help would be greatly appreciated. 

The open dates are Jan 1, May 13, Sept 2, Sept 30, and Nov 11. 

If you are interested or want to learn more contact Glenn at therave_1999@yahoo.com

EXTRA! EXTRA! READ All ABOUT IT!

We are collecting for the Christmas Baskets given out to families in Calvert County who cannot afford Christmas Dinner. 

The cost is $50.00 per basket. Confident in your generosity, we’ve advanced funds for these baskets and therefore can collect donations through Dec. 22rd for them.

Thank you for kindness and consideration in supporting this important endeavor.

The Outreach Committee

"A Case for Love" Movie Viewing--January 23, 2023

A new documentary starring Presiding Bishop Curry will be in theaters for a one-time viewing. Especially, since we just completed "The Way of Love," I invite you to join me at the AMC Hoffman in Alexandria for the viewing 4pm showing. To purchase tickets, CLICK HERE. More info to come later, but for now, get your tickets!

Brief Description: "Our society is more divided than ever. Many have moved into tribal corners, seeing the world from an “us versus them” point of view. The teachings and writings of Bishop Michael Curry, most well-known for his passionate sermon about “The Power of Love” at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, inspire A CASE FOR LOVE. This feature-length documentary examines the question of whether or not love, specifically—unselfish—love, is the solution to the extreme societal and political divide facing the world.



In the documentary, our film team travels the U.S. searching for people living their lives selflessly and interviews them about how that way of living affects others and themselves. We also interview random people on the street, discussing where they’ve witnessed unselfish love and where they’ve seen its absence. We also learn what well-known figures, including Pete Buttigieg, Al Roker, Sam Waterston, John Danforth, Becca Stevens, Jon Meacham, Russell Moore, Kelly Brown Douglas, and Jim Clyburn, have to say about the topic. Finally, Bishop Michael Curry places all we’ve seen into context." CLICK HERE for more information.

Thanks to all who came out to remember and honor the lives of those who served by saying their name, thanking them for their service, and honoring them with a wreath. And thanks to those who planned this wonderfully moving ceremony, along with the Northern High School Color Guard who participated and members from the Huntingtown High School Chamber Choir. It was an honor for All Saints Parish to host this event.

Community Bible Study offered by Christ Church Calvert: The Christ Church Calvert Bible study most recently included members from Christ Church, Middleham and St. Peter’s, St. Paul’s, and Our Lady Star of the Sea, as well as members from outside the county. Come join us to study “Judges” which recounts Israel’s struggle with faithfulness to the Lord. Israel experiences cycles of Rebellion – Repression – Repentance – Release & Rest in the Book of “Judges”. Among others, we will hear the colorful stories of Deborah, the prophetess, Gideon, and Samson. The same material will be offered Wednesday nights 7:00 to 8:15 pm via zoom and Thursday mornings 10:45 – 12:00 in person. Classes begin January 7 & 8. No previous Bible Study experience is needed. There is weekly homework and class participation. Contact Cheryl Garcia about joining the class.  ccgarcia.va@gmail.com

The lessons for this Sunday, Advent 4 are available online 

https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Advent/BAdv4_RCL.html

Advent 4 Sunday 9 AM:

For those not attending in person, this service is live streamed on our Facebook page. You may tune in by clicking on this link:  

https://www.facebook.com/allsaints1692  

The bulletin may be found just below. [ Please note : unlike our service on Zoom, the service is not interactive. You will be able to view the liturgy and the sermon, but will not be able to see or speak with the other viewers.] 

 Link to our 9 AM  bulletin >>> BULLETIN

Christmas Eve Sunday 4 PM:

To join the 10:30 AM service by pc, laptop or smart device , click on this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/715310766  

If you are asked for a password, enter 014954

(You can 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

Christmas Eve 4 PM >>> BULLETIN

For those not attending in person, this service is live streamed on our Facebook page. You may tune in by clicking on this link:  

https://www.facebook.com/allsaints1692  

The bulletin may be found just below. [ Please note : unlike our service on Zoom, the service is not interactive. You will be able to view the liturgy and the sermon, but will not be able to see or speak with the other viewers.] 

Christmas Eve 11 PM  >>> BULLETIN



There is no online option for the Christmas Day service. The bulletin can be found below.

Christmas Day 9 AM >>> BULLETIN

December Birthdays



2 - Bryan Dowell

4 - Bud Miller

13 - Wanda Rose

16 - Alison Schatz

20 - Joy Sadler

20 - Xavier Dailey

24 - Sam Schatz

25 - Gloria Fleshman

27 - Betty MacDonald

31 - Paul Deal

A very happy anniversary to  David & Cammie Weaver on the 6th,

Joseph & Betsy Van Auker on the 20th.

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