Info and flyers to be posted in the January monthly newsletter need to be received via email by 8 am Wednesday, December 27. Please send information to allsaints1692@allsaints1692.org & 

allsaints1692connections@gmail.com

This allows time for editing and clarification when needed. 

MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR

As we embrace the Advent season, a time of quiet anticipation and reflection, I am grateful for the shared journey we have undertaken in exploring the Way of Love over the past three months. This Sunday marks the beginning of a sacred period where we prepare our hearts for the celebration of Jesus' birth.

Acknowledging the busyness that often accompanies this season, I am intentionally refraining from adding more to our Sundays. Instead, let us use this time purposefully, delving into introspection on how the Way of Love practices have shaped our lives. What transformations have occurred within us, and what aspirations have been kindled?

I invite each of you to embrace the serenity of this season, engaging in prayer, solitude, and reflective contemplation. Following this period, I encourage you to share your insights with me. This dialogue is an integral part of our collective spiritual journey.

To facilitate this exchange, kindly take a moment to complete the survey provided. CLICK HERE for survey. Hard copies will be available at the church, and I urge you to approach this survey as a sacred instrument for self-discovery. Your responses will serve as a compass, guiding us in shaping the formation opportunities we extend in the coming year.



May this Advent season be a time of profound connection and revelation. Approach the survey with reverence, recognizing that your insights will guide our community as we navigate the dynamic and beautiful path of discipleship and ministry.

Andrew +

Hope to see you all at the Rectory Open House this evening, at the Campus Clean-Up tomorrow morning, and at Evensong on Sunday at 6pm.

All Saints Fall Campus Cleanup, Fun

and Fellowship on December 2nd

Come out on December 2^rd, 9 AM – 1 PM alone or with your family to help beautify the All Saints Episcopal Church Campus ahead of our December 9^th Christmas Market and our 2nd annual Wreaths Across America on December 16^th to honor the veterans in our cemetery. This is perfect to have fun in the leaves with your kids and others so we can showcase a clean Campus for the community to see at these events.

All you need to bring is your gloves, rakes, tarps, blowers and above all yourself to make this another successful clean-up day. Come for a few hours or stick around for a free light lunch thanks to the Episcopal Church Women. Refreshments will be provided throughout the day. 

For more information, contact Glenn Iona, 301.787.6133.

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Major Mission of All Saints!

C4 Client Applications Now Open Again!

LINK >>> INFO

ECW News

Christmas Market! CHRISTMAS MARKET! 

CHRISTMAS MARKET!!!

While almost all our work is currently focused on the Christmas Market (please scroll down for additional information), we also have lunch for the campus clean-up and a light reception for the Wreaths Across America service to prepare in the month of December. We will not have our regularly scheduled monthly fellowship breakfast tomorrow due to our responsibilities with the campus clean-up. Our regularly scheduled business meeting will be held at Dream Weavers Cafe on Dec. 16th at 9 AM. Please RSVP to Mary Ann Munn HERE by Dec. 10th, so she can reserve enough tables in the back of the restaurant.

Please do note that ALL women of the parish are welcome to join us in our mission to serve the parish and community. While we do have meetings monthly (3rd Saturday of the month at 9AM in the parish hall), we recognize that not everyone can attend. If you would like to find a mission that meets your passion or if you would like to help out with various events, please contact our Volunteer Coordinators, Hope Sayles at ahopesayles@aol.com or Malane Silver at mmsilver@comcast.net.

Thanksgiving and Christmas Baskets

As we begin to think of the Thanksgiving season, our thoughts turn to Turkey dinners, Family and our many Blessings -- and to those less fortunate. We can share our blessings by providing families with Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners they would otherwise not enjoy. Please consider joining other All Saints’ parishioners in our THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS BASKET ministry. The cost for each basket this year is $50.00. You can write a check with a notation in the memo section and put it in the offering plate, or use Easy Tithe and select “Thanksgiving and Christmas Baskets”.  As in years past, you may make a gift of $100.00 or more and designate how you would like the amount divided. We will be collecting gifts for these Holiday baskets through December 24^th. Thank you for sharing your blessings!

Christmas Market 2023 Updates

HELP US DECORATE FOR THE CHRISTMAS MARKET!

Do you have Christmas tree ornaments that have not been hung on your tree recently? Do they need a new home and new use? In planning for decorations arround the parish hall, we are thinking that a Christmas Tree, decorated by ornaments from the parish, would be warm and inviting as shoppers make their way through our vendor spaces. If you have ornaments that are looking for a new tree to decorate, please consider donating them to the ECW. Place them in the box labeled "Christmas Market ornaments" that is located downstairs in the back of the big room.

Fresh Swags for Sale

Don't forget that we will have a Christmas Swag station in the parking lot this year. Stop by and get a beautiful, fresh swag for your home! Penny and Valentine are asking for donations of holly, pine cones and other pine trimmings (not Douglas Fir) - whatever you think will look good on a swag. Please wait until just before Christmas Market to cut and bring your swag cuttings to the Parish Hall on December 8th.

ECW CRAFTS

Be sure to stop by the ECW Craft table. A group of our ladies have worked hard to fill the tables with beatiful and useful items. If you haven't purchased your PBC (birthday calendar) yet, be sure to stop by our craft table to buy one for yourself and several more to use as gifts.

50/50 Raffle Ticket Sales

Did you know that the ECW is "giving away" cash at the Christmas Market? As we always do, we will be selling 50/50 raffle tickets at the Christmas Market. The winner will get 50% of the raffle ticket proceeds! We are hoping to exceed last year's winning total, so be sure to purchase your raffle tickets during the Christmas Market! You can find C4 selling tickets downstairs when you walk in the big room or Martha Grahame will be selling tickets upstairs in the Heritage Room.

Silent Auction



Be sure to take a spin by the Silent Auction next week. We have many unique items that have been donated. They will make perfect gifts for someone special or for YOU. The Silent Auction will be held upstairs in the Sunday school room. Stop by early and bid often!

Christmas Market Volunteers Needed

It takes many helping hands to pull off successful fundraising events. We still have 24 volunteer slots left unfilled. Each of those positions is important to the overall success of this year's event. As we have done in the past, we are using signup.com to line up our volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, please SIGN UP HERE.

There will also be a sign-up sheet in the back of the church this Sunday, if you would prefer not to do a digital sign-up or you can call the church administrator and she will add you (410-257-6306).

Please take some time to look at the different tasks; and if you are able and available, please select one or two slots. Add your name today to a great team of volunteers! If you have any questions, please email allsaints1692christmasmarket@gmail.com.

Glühwein And Hot Cocoa News

We are close to running out of boot mugs. This year we will have these cool, new mugs to sell at the Glühwein/hot cocoa booth at the Christmas Market. Of course, if you have green or red mugs from previous markets, you can bring them to fill with glühwein or hot cocoa for reduced "refill" pricing. What a deal!

THE YUMMY BAKE SALE

The ECW bake sale is always a super successful part of the Christmas Market. Everyone knows that All Saints' folks are great bakers. Think about every parish gathering - all those scrumptious desserts! So many choices that it's always difficult to choose.

We are looking for all the bakers in the All Saints community to bring delicious goodies for us to sell at the 18th Annual Christmas Market. Our goal, as always, is to SELL OUT! More information is available in the flyer below.

PS - Rumor has it that "church crack" will be available. Come early if you want to buy some, because it often sells out early!

Free Publicity

And finally, don't forget to send out this flyer to family, friends, neighbors and co-workers inviting them to join in the fun! Every flyer you send or hand-out will help us meet our goals! Every flyer you send or hand-out gives an opportunity for someone new to experience All Saints in a fun and joyful way!

• Save the Date: Our annual Wreaths Across America ceremony will be held at noon on Saturday, December 16. Anyone wishing to have a private moment to lay the wreath on the grave of your own family member in our cemetery should report to the event organizers by 11:30 am to lay the wreath before the ceremony begins. All other wreaths will be laid following the ceremony by event guests and volunteers. All veterans buried at All Saints will be honored. 



• We are fortunate to have sponsored wreaths for each of our veteran graves for the current year. All additional donated wreaths, whether donated through the All Saints page or the Cub Scout page, will go toward next year's needs, or be donated to Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery. See flyer for more information.

LET’S TALK HOLIDAY GREENS AND FLOWERS!

If you are new to the Parish, you are in for a treat! Our church looks beautiful at Christmas! We have people who come by every year during Christmas just to see the church and share in the blessing of this beautiful place.

This little miracle, like some other miracles, requires the help of many – and that’s where you join in three different ways, if you’re willing.

First, each poinsettia provides an opportunity to honor or remember someone dear to you – family, friends, neighbors, teachers – whoever has an honored place in your life. This is a lovely way to bring these special people into our celebrations. To do so, please provide the office with the individuals’ names and whether each flower should be dedicated in their memory or in honor of them. We suggest a donation in the amount of $25 for each plant, made though Easy Tithe or by a check placed in the offering plate with an appropriate notation. (If using Easy Tithe, please use the General Giving Fund category with a note stating Flower Fund.) You can use the flyer below or there will be flyers at the back of the church that will be of assistance. Please return the form to our church administrator or place it in the offering plate by December 10th.

But, we must tell you that these dedications alone cannot cover the costs of “greening the church.” That’s where the second way of helping comes in – think of it as “Friends of Christmas.” For some years, a small group of people who are able have underwritten these costs through special, generous donations. With growing costs and some of those Friends of Christmas having joined celestial celebrations, it’s now appropriate to invite others to join in this kindness. In doing this, it’s our intention to extend this practice as a Holiday Decoration Flower Fund that helps with special occasions throughout the year. If you are moved to participate in this way, please let Patti At Lee know.

The third way of sharing in these ancient and joyful customs is being part of the actual “greening of the church” – when all are invited to help hang the greens, illuminate the trees, and place the poinsettias. It’s a lovely time and we invite you to come this year on Friday, December 22nd at 10:00 am. Who knows, some mulled cider may await you!

Thank you for helping this tradition continue across generations through your gifts of time and funds! Have a glorious Christmas season.

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

Welcome to the First Sunday of Advent

The texts are available online

https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Advent/BAdv1_RCL.html

We encourage everyone to read them before Sunday. If you haven’t done so previously, give it a try & see if you get something new or different when you hear them again on Sunday.

8 AM:

For those not attending in person, the 8 AM liturgy is live streamed on our Facebook page. You may tune in at 8 AM by clicking on this link:  

https://www.facebook.com/allsaints1692  

The bulletin may be found just below. [Please note: unlike our 10:30 AM service on Zoom, the 8 AM 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 8 AM bulletin >>> BULLETIN

10:30 AM:

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 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

Link to our 10:30 AM bulletin >>> BULLETIN

December Birthdays



2 - Bryan Dowell

4 - Bud Miller

13 - Wanda Rose

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.

Recurring Events

The Men's Breakfast is always the first Saturday of every month at 9:00 am at Traders Restaurant in Chesapeake Beach. Jim Thrift, our convener, will be in attendance setting up the room before 9:00. The breakfasts are for all Christian men for fellowship and fun. We discuss most everything except religion. Plan to attend and bring a friend as all are welcome, especially newcomers. If you attend you'll have fun, if you don't, we'll talk about you.

The knitting/crafting group continues to meet on Thursdays from 1 - 3 PM. Every other week is in- person. 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. 

Local food pantry info available HERE

Worship and Music Commission:

Deb Watson 301-801-0960  

Parish Family Commission:

Malane Silver 443-624-4691

Christian Formation Commission:

Rev. Andrew Rutledge  

Living Our Values Commission: 

Giving Back Commission:

Patti At Lee 202 669-5594 

Finance Commission:

Ken Mackenzie

703-934-8979

Connections Commission:

Deb Shupe 410-231-8150 

Property Committee:

Glenn Iona 301- 802-9162

Planned Giving Board:

Carl Bucheister 301-855-4687

Episcopal Church Women (ECW):

Deb Shupe 410-231-8150

Calvert Arts Festival:

Barbara & Steve Buck: 

540-239-5928

Cemetery Committee:

Brian Dowell 410-257-5449

Calvert Concept for Reconciliation and Housing: 

Kip At Lee

410 474-3008

Parish Leadership

Rector- The Rev. Andrew Rutledge

310-425-4186

Senior Warden - Adriane Hope Sayles

301-467-1467

Junior Warden - Ken McKenzie

Property Warden - Filo Blake

Prayer Warden - Barbara Brown

Treasurer - Steve Watson

Music director - Deb Watson

Vestry Members

Deb Watson (2026)      

Glenn Iona (2023)             

Ken McKenzie (2025)        

Deborah Plumley (2025)  

Norm Flora (2025)         

Lloyd Kinch (2025)          

Deb Shupe (2026)           

Malane Silver (2025)       

Matthew Schatz (2025)