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MESSAGE FROM THE SENIOR WARDEN
February is BLACK HISTORY MONTH and I want all of us to take the time to spread the word about the significant impact that Black Americans have made in every corner of this country and in every field. Black History Month remains a powerful symbolic celebration and time for acknowledgement, reflection, and inspiration. We are making history everyday! Black History is not a month. It’s a lifetime. Thanks be to God for past, present and future Black leaders in all fields. When you sit in the pews in our sanctuary, say a prayer of thanksgiving for the enslaved who sacrificed their lives to build this church.
When I think of Black History, of course, my mind always goes back to some past leaders like Shirley Chisholm who once said, “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” Persevere!!!
“May we be generous in our love of others as we work towards ending misunderstanding, racism and injustice; creating communities of human flourishing through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit , one God, now and forever.” Amen
As we approach this Lenten Season, I hope that this time of introspection, reflection, and meditation will bring you closer to God and help you on your journey towards leading a Christian life. Please take advantage of our opportunities to gather on Wednesdays during Lent at 6:30 PM for Stations of the Cross in the church followed by a simple soup supper and adult discussion in the Parish Hall. We will also have Adult and Youth Formation on Sundays during Lent and we will use a Lenten Devotional as a guide. This devotional is available for you in the back of the church.
Peace,
Adriane Hope Sayles
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” Romans 12:12
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The 2024 All Saints' Parish Annual Meeting
Good information, Great Parish Family fellowship and, as always, GREAT FOOD!
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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. | |
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ECW News
Plans are underway for our February business meeting. Saturdays are busy on the church calendar, therefore we will hold our next meeting on February 22 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. (Zoom info to come soon.) Our calendar is full from now through May, starting with a Celebration of Life Reception, and then the Annual Meeting, a Pancake Supper, our Annual Meeting/Women's Breakfast and, of course, the Calvert Arts Festival.
By now, we hope you have marked your calendar and are planning to celebrate Shrove Tuesday at our All Saints Pancake Supper from 5 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13th. As we did last year, we will be serving blueberry and plain pancakes, sausage, bacon, spiced apples and beverages. The price will remain the same this year: adults 13+ - $10; children 6 – 12 - $5; children 5 & under - free. Come and join us for fun, fellowship and delicious food!
The Pancake Supper is a fundraiser for the ECW. Therefore, please invite your family and friends to join us for pancakes and more. ALL ARE WELCOMED!
Of course, it takes many hands to put on such an event for the parish and the community. If you would like to help us before, during or after the event, please sign up HERE.
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Zoom crafting/needle work meeting, Thursday, February 15th, 6:30 - 8 PM
We will be meeting Thursday, February 15th from 6:30 - 8 pm. The Zoom meetings will be every other week in the evenings now to hopefully include those who are not available during the day. Please join us just to talk. No crafting required! If you want to be on our email list for zoom and in-person meetings or if you have any questions, please contact Cindy Overstrom at cynthiaoverstrom@gmail.com or 410-474-0086.
Here is the link:
Join the Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81550525385
Meeting ID: 815 5052 5385
Passcode: 714836
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Project Spudnik
Youth and adults can garden and grow food for food banks at Project Spudnik. Learn how to make the right soil and every step of the way that leads to a successful harvest. Join us for our introductory meeting of 2024 on Sat, Feb 10, 10 AM-1 PM, All Saints Church, Sunderland. Stay for lunch! Students receive community service credit.
Spudnik will meet Saturday, March 16 to make soil for potatoes and plant potatoes Saturday, March 23. Both days 10 - noon.
Contact Master Gardener Mimi Miller at millerfam1976@verizon.net for details.
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Come and "warm up" with other community members at the Calvert County Community Partners 'Hot for Chocolate 5K'! This is a family-friendly, fun-filled race through Jefferson Patterson Park followed by a festive finish-line festival that includes music, food, and hot chocolate!
The race beneficiaries are Project ECHO and the Friends of Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum. Project ECHO provides hope for the homeless, with emergency shelter and supportive housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Calvert County. The Friends of Jefferson Patterson Park support educational programming and free events such as Children's Day on the Farm.
For further information and to sign-up, please use this LINK
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February Outreach Breakfast
Join fellow parishioners for breakfast on the third Sunday of the month, February 18th, after the early service.
Why?
---It's the most yummy and delicious breakfast around!
---It's ALL YOU CAN EAT!
---It's Fun and Fellowship!
---And most importantly, it's SUPPORT FOR OUR OUTREACH MISSIONS!
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For our late service attendees and our newcomers, please join us! We'd love to get to know you at the breakfast table!
Love abounds at All Saints! Love for each other, ourselves and our world. Share what you love in a photo at our February 18 Outreach Breakfast: spouse, friend, family, pets, nature, your choice. Framed pictures will be displayed on a table. Unframed photos will be put onto a backdrop that Deb Watson will prepare. Share your love!
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Celebrating Black History Month at St. Paul’s
St. Paul's will be celebrating Black History Month this February with a showing of the documentary The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song written, hosted, and produced by Henry Louis Gates Jr. This moving series explores the 400-year-old story of the Black church in America. Please join us Feb 18 and Feb 25 from 12N-3PM (Lunch included) in the Parish Hall.
https://www.pbs.org/weta/black-church/
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In honor of Black History Month, join us for a free virtual event titled: “Exploring Black History: Reflecting on Greenwood & the Tulsa Race Massacre” where we will explore the history and legacy of the Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst acts of racial violence and terrorism in American history. Through expert insights from Greenwood Rising, an award-winning, world-class history center and museum, we aim to honor the icons of Black Wall Street, memorialize the victims of the Massacre, and examine the lessons of the past to inspire meaningful, sustainable action in the present. This event will explore narratives from Massacre survivors and profiles of historic figures, all contextualized in the history of America. This truth-telling and education for all are aimed at repairing lingering historical racial trauma--working toward restoration--and charting a new, vibrant, inclusive course for the future. Most importantly, this free virtual learning event will support participants in committing to racial justice and reconciliation and will broaden attendees’ understanding of race relations in the United States.
REGISTER >>> HERE
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The lessons for this Sunday are available online
https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Epiphany/BEpiLast_RCL.html
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
Sunday 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 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
Link to our 10:30 AM bulletin >>> BULLETIN
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February Birthdays
3 - Vince Natale
4- Emily King
4 - Madeleine Blake
8 - Valentine Garcia
11- Katie Blake
12 - Jennifer Altomare
27 - Aaron Deale
28 - Charlie Gratch
28 - Gaines McKenzie
28 - Ian Mckenzie
A very happy anniversary to Tom & Sue Pierce on the 18th,
Oscar & Maria Feaster on the 19th
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PRAYER LIST
Please remember each and every one on their healing journey.
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Patty Sherbert
Cathy Diggle
Judy Seversen
Catherine Grover
Sue Pierce
Alice Adams
Gary Brown
Cheryl
Philicia Collins
Jason Cross
Ersky “Butch” Freeman
Jackie Pope
Annie & Andre Henderson
Corben & Michael
Valerie Price
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Michael Freeman
Sharon Denise Powell
Elizabeth Heidzig
Andy Duane
Audrey S.
John S.
Suzanne
Kristyn
Jackie
Virginia Guilford
Jeremy
Bishop Curry
Tony Orbeck
Those who face mental health challenges, those experiencing homelessness and caregivers.
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Info and flyers to be posted in the February monthly newsletter need to be received via email by Wednesday, February 8th at 8 a.m. Please send information to allsaints1692@allsaints1692.org &
allsaints1692connections@gmail.com
This allows time for editing and clarification when needed.
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