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MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR

This Sunday is the 5^th Sunday in Lent. For those participating in a Lenten discipline, particularly one that is very challenging, this Sunday is often referred to as the “hump day” or “hump Sunday” of the season. Many are thinking, “we’ve worked so hard for so long, but the beginning of Holy Week (Palm Sunday) isn’t until next Sunday.” To you, let me offer a few words of encouragement and advice. You are doing great! You are actively working on your relationship with God, seeking ways to better yourself, and growing spiritually to more readily see God alive and active in your lives. Keep it up!! This holy work is worth it, and so are you. 

Also, in the midst of a challenging time, I find looking forward to the future with anticipation helps me. Holy Week is two short weeks away. There will be soul stirring services Thursday – Sunday, all available to help you end your Lenten journey and prepare for the celebration of Easter and resurrection. In particular, my favorite service of the entire year is the Easter Vigil, on Saturday, March 30 at 8pm. Like last year, it will begin in darkness and end with light, it will have dramatic readings of Scripture to remind us of all the amazing works of God in the past, and the music will be celebratory and plentiful!

We aren’t to Holy Week yet, but it is coming. Keep heart. Continue to the Lenten journey. And shortly, we will celebrate together the risen Christ!

Don't forget, the Outreach Breakfast is this Sunday! Reminder: no formal Lenten study between services, because we want everyone (from both services) to come and enjoy a meal together.

Andrew +

March Outreach Breakfast

Join fellow parishioners for breakfast on the third Sunday of the month, March 17th, 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!

For our late service attendees and our newcomers, please join us! We'd love to get to know you at the breakfast table!

Happy Saint Patrick's Day

and a

VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Father Andrew!

EASTER EGG HUNT!!!

Everyone is welcome to join in the Easter Egg hunt fun after the 10:30 Easter service. It's always great fun watching the children search for hidden eggs on the campus. To help us prepare, please consider taking home some empty Easter eggs this Sunday to fill with candy and return them by noon on Saturday, March 30th. Please invite any kids you know to join us - prize eggs will also be available!

ECW News

The March ECW meeting is tomorrow, beginning at 9 AM. We will meet upstairs in the Heritage Room.

For those who cannot attend in person, we will open a Zoom link (the link has been sent via email to current meeting attendees with the agenda.) Please send an email to asecw1692@gmail.com TODAY if you did not get the Zoom link information.

Zoom crafting/needle work meeting,

The crafting/needlework group will be meeting in person next week, Thursday, March 21st from 1 - 3 pm in the big room upstairs in the parish hall. It's time for us to get busy making things to sell at the Calvert Arts Festival. We hope to have a group craft to work on. The person in charge will tell us what to do if we want to help. 

If you want to pick a project and buy the supplies needed and show us how to do it, that would be great. Reimbursement for supplies is possible. I would say that whatever you pick, be conservative with how many you expect to make. I'd say 6 or less on something untested. You can also work on something of your own, not a group project, to sell or not. 

If you would like help learning to knit or crochet, one of us can help with that. If you have needles, hooks, yarn, bring them or we can supply them if you don't.

If you would just like to join us to chat, we would be happy to have you, no crafting required. We hope to see you there.

If you would like to be on our mailing list, or if you have any questions, please contact Cindy Overstrom at cynthiaoverstrom@gmail.com or 410-286-8060.

Did you know that the ECW hosts a fellowship coffee hour each week in between services. For many, coffee or tea is a vital part of their regular morning routine so why not stop by to get your morning "pick me up" in the Parish Hal. Pair the coffee with delicious goodies and you have a great opportunity to meet new people, share good conversation and good cheer or wander off to join in our adult Christian formation.

Join us in the Parish Hall between 9 and 10:15ish on Sunday mornings. Come after the early service or stop in before the late service to meet new members and visitors or to catch up with each other!

The Art of Holy Week

Join Middleham and St. Peter's Parish online, or in person at St. Peter's Smith Hall, for an exploration of the Art of Holy Week. This event will be held on March 21st, 2024, 6:00 pm with Rev. Daniel Cochran, PhD, Gary Church, Wheaton, IL.

Join the meeting via Zoom. The meeting ID is 87341772244.

Bishop Carrie Virtual Listening Session 



In January, Bishop Carrie hosted listening sessions both in person and virtually around the diocese. In response, she says “At every meeting, a lively spirit of determination filled me with hope for our future. I listened carefully and would like to present the data collected in those sessions back to you so that you and I can learn together. Please join me online so that you can hear what was said by friends and neighbors across our diocese and offer your reflections. I look forward to seeing you then.” The online recap session will be held on Fri, March 22 from 10:00-11:30 AM. Register at https://episcopalmaryland.org/events/ by clicking on the event name on March 22nd.

Project Spudnik qardening season is starting! Youth and adults: pull out your gardening gloves and help grow produce for food banks at Project Spudnik. You will learn how to make the right soil and every step that leads to a successful harvest. Students will also earn community service hours!

Spudnik will meet to make dirt Saturday, March 16, and to plant potatoes Saturday, March 23 from 10 - noon each day. Feel free to invite your friends to join us.

Contact Master Gardener Mimi Miller at millerfam1976@verizon.net for details.

Please Welcome the First-Ever C4 Executive Director, Michelle O. Crosby!

After a nation-wide search resulting in 27 applications for the position of Executive Director, the Calvert Concept for Housing and Reconciliation (C4) is delighted to announce the selection of Ms. Michelle O. Crosby as its first Executive Director. All Saints Parish kindly dedicated an office in the Upper Parish Hall for the Executive Director; please feel free to stop by and say hello! Michelle's duties take her throughout the County, so if you miss her, please visit again. She can also be reached by phone at 443 900-2961, or by an email to michelle@calvertconcept.org.

We thank everyone who has made the Executive Director position possible, and for the significant growth in C4's outreach capabilities that will result! You are invited to a community "meet and greet" evening at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick, March 27th, 6:00-7:30pm; it will provide an opportunity for everyone to meet Michelle and learn more about upcoming C4 initiatives.

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.

Easter Flowers contributions support seasonal decorating of the Church and regular worship needs. 

Calvert Arts Festival News

Stay tuned here in the newsletter for CAF news and updates!

This year's 18th Annual Calvert Arts Festival will be here before you know it! The purposes of this wonderful event are many. It is a great way for our parish and our Calvert community to gather for fun and fellowship; it is a super way to support local artisans, vineyards, breweries, food vendors and musicians; it is a chance to share our campus, our ministry and a little bit of local history; and most importantly, the proceeds are shared with five local charities! If you are new to Calvert County or to All Saints, you can be sure that this is the place to be - THE EVENT to experience on the the 2nd Saturday in May. Be sure to mark your calendar and make a plan to attend with your family and friends...there will be something fun for everyone!

Are you wondering which artisans you will find at the 18th Annual Calvert Arts Festival? Here's a current listing of local artisans, wineries and breweries and food vendors who will be waiting to see YOU on May 11th. We are looking forward to seeing new vendors, as well as our artisan friends who have been with us for many past festivals.

Auction Items needed for the CAF Silent Auction!

The Silent Auction at the Calvert Arts Festival (and also the Christmas Market) is always a successful part of our major fundraising events!

The Calvert Arts Festival is looking for donations for this year's Silent Auction. Do you have autographed memorabilia that you don’t want anymore? How about a gift card to a favorite restaurant? Do you really need two Instant Pots or George Foreman Grills? Too many timeshares to use in a year or maybe you could donate a long weekend at your Ocean City condo? How about donating a house cleaning or a home cooked meal? Popular items in the past have been timeshares, boating trips, anything with alcohol, themed baskets, home cooked dinners or cookies. Items with a value over $100 would be greatly appreciated. Please, no items valued under $20. Contact Mary Klausner at Klaus-acct@comcast.net with details or questions. We’ll need a photo, description and fair market value for each item.

The lessons for this Sunday are available online...

https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Lent/BLent4_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

March Birthdays



4 - Sally Balint

6 - Ken McKenzie

10 - Malane Silver

10 - Mary Benson

12 - Katlin Bagdovitch

13 - David Lippe

14 - Jennifer Schatz

17 - Father Andrew

20 - Patricia Dowell

21 - Jonathon At Lee

27 - Mary Jenkins

31 - Ellie Pantano

A very happy anniversary to Steve & Barbara Buck on the 12th,

Chris & Jill Dowell on the 20th & Ken & Jennifer McKenzie on the 26th

Info and flyers to be posted in the April monthly newsletter need to be received via email by Wednesday, March 27 at 8 a.m. Please send information to allsaints1692@allsaints1692.org & 

allsaints1692connections@gmail.com

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