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Message from the Rector

In this sacred season following Epiphany, let us embrace awareness and bask in the abundant blessings God showers upon us daily. My "Epiphany-tide" has been a privilege, filled with house blessings and inspiring stories from each of you, illustrating God's presence in both joyous and challenging moments.

Approaching the Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 4, and swiftly entering Lent with Ash Wednesday on February 14, I urge you to pause and recognize the blessings in our lives. Let this gratitude be a guiding force in our daily endeavors.

Heartfelt appreciation goes to the incredible volunteers who dedicated hours to Safe Nights this week—preparing, sharing meals, and ensuring a safe and positive experience for our un-housed neighbors. Special thanks to Fane Lineback for her outstanding leadership, making this year's Safe Nights the best ever!

As I return to the pulpit this Sunday, I eagerly anticipate worshiping with you and continuing to revel in the blessings of this community. For me, those blessings are each and every one of YOU!

With gratitude and joy,

Andrew +

PS: REMINDER! The Annual Meeting is Sunday, February 4^th. There will be a joint service at 9:00am, and the meeting will begin directly afterward in the parish hall. At the meeting, there will be a potluck, so please bring your best dish, so we can “share our best” together! 

PSS: The Annual "Big Conversation" event is happening this Sunday in Lusby from 2-5pm (details below). All Saints is partner organization of the Big Conversation, heavily supporting it's cause of increasing dialogue around societal issues such as race and class, and I urge and invite you to join me for this important gathering. If interested, please CLICK HERE to register.

LAST WORD: Yes, there is another phishing scam!! This time it is in the form of a "personal" text message reading something like this "Hello (name), Let me know when you're available. There is something I need you to do for me, I am going into a meeting now with limited phone calls, so please just reply as text. Reverend Andrew Rutledge" --- THIS IS NOT ME!! Do NOT reply. I will NEVER ask you for money or gift cards over text message or email. I will only text you from my cell phone number, which is 310-425-4186. I suggest adding this number to your contacts with my name. If you receive a text from "me" from a different number, it is NOT me. Please be alert to this and other scams.

All Saints Parish Annual Meeting, Sunday, February 4, 2024

We will worship together at our combined 9:00am service, with the Meeting following with a Pot Luck Brunch in the Parish Hall (bring your favorite pot-luck dish).

Vestry Nominations

The Vestry Nomination Committee has recommended three parishioners to run for the upcoming vestry vacancies, and thankfully they have all agreed to be on the ballot. All candidates are very active in various ways at the church and are confirmed, pledging members of the congregation who will bring their special talents to the current needs of All Saints. 

The candidates are:

·      Barbara Buck

·      David Lippe

·      Julie Schardt

Please plan to attend the Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 4, 2024 after the 9:00AM service.

Thank you!

Lloyd Kinch

The Rev. Andrew Rutledge

Matthew Schatz

Malane Silver

Candidate Bios

Barbara Buck

My name is Barbara Buck. I am a lifelong Episcopalian raised, baptized and married in Trinity Episcopal Church, Elmira, N.Y. I am a Registered Nurse with over 40 years of service in my profession, I am currently working part time in Reston, Va. and Annapolis. My husband Steve and I moved to Huntingtown from Virginia in July 2021 to be closer to our family. We have 2 Sons and Daughter-in-laws and are Blessed with 3 Beautiful Grandchildren.

I was lured to All Saints by the grounds and its structure, but instantly overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity extended to us on our very first visit. In my short time here, I have participated in Safe Nights, Bag Hunger, Project Echo and the Christmas Mart. I am very involved with Outreach and am serving in my second year as co-chair of the Calvert Arts Festival. I have a passion for Cooking and Les Saints du Vin, love Football and Baseball especially the Buffalo Bills and the New York Mets! My Life Mottos are "Variety is the Spice of Life", Family First, and Grandchildren Above All!

David Lippe

My name is David Lippe, My husband, Valentine and I have been attending services at All Saints since early 2023.

Valentine and I visited All Saints, and from the minute I walked into All Saints, I knew this is where I belonged, I honestly feel that the Holy Spirit was instrumental in us visiting and me joining the Church. Since I have been here, I have helped maintain the gardens, trimmed trees, vines, and bushes around the campus. I have joined the choir, have been involved in a group exploring best ways to welcome and connect visitors that join us on Sunday for worship. I also helped with the Arts Festival and the Christmas Market. We have also volunteered to help with the Safe Nights. 

I am very excited to be considered to be on the Vestry as I would like to be a part of, and work with the leadership to help continue spreading the good news that is so evident here at All Saints as well as to continue to be such an integral part of this community in Calvert County and the surrounding area, helping and welcoming people no matter who they are, how they identify themselves, or where they are in their journey of life.  

Juile Schardt

In the two years I’ve attended All Saints I’ve met people who have taken to heart the scripture that tells us to love our neighbors. This message is given life in All Saints’ dynamic outreach, reflecting our values of promoting equality, human rights, and dignity; of feeding the hungry and sheltering the unhoused. It’s important that this work is done hand in hand with other congregations and organizations in our community. (C4 is a perfect example of this community work.)

I feel welcome here, participating in the worship that edifies me, serving on the Altar Guild, welcoming folks as an usher, and acting on my faith as a liaison with C4.

It would be an honor to serve on the vestry of All Saints and work with others to support the important work of its mission. The mission never changes but the opportunities to put it into action continue to grow.

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.

ECW News

WE had a very successful business meeting last week chalked full of agenda items, discussion and new action items. 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.

There will be NO Fellowship Breakfast on the first Saturday in February, however we should be back on track to gather at Dream Weaver at 9 a.m. on the first Saturday in March.

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 May 13, Sept 2, and 

Nov 11. 

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

Link to register >>> REGISTER

Zoom crafting/needle work meeting, Thursday, February 1st

We will be meeting Thursday, February 1st from 6:30 - 8 pm. The Zoom meetings will be 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 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

Project Spudnik In the News

Youth and adults can garden and grow food for food banks at Project Spudnik. We learn how to make the right soil and every step of the way that leads to a successful harvest. Join us for our first meeting of 2024 on Sat, Feb 10, 10 AM-1 PM, All Saints Church, Sunderland. Students receive community service credit. Contact Master Gardener Mimi Miller at millerfam1976@verizon.net for details.

Please forward this information to anyone who might be interested in joining us!

For those who were not part of Spudnik from the beginning, click this LINK for the history behind Project Spudnik. It all started as a dream! The link goes to an article from Baynet News.

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

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!

The lessons for this Sunday are available online 

https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Epiphany/BEpi4_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

January Birthdays



1 - Vivienne McDonald

5 - Gordon Grahame

6 - Silas Deal

11 - Bob Balint

12 - Watson McDonald

13 - Mary Jo Blaine

15 - Maria Feaster

16 - Pepper Lineberry

26 - Brian Dailey

A very happy anniversary to Joe & Mary Klausner on the 25th, Gordon & Martha Grahame on the 28th

Info and flyers to be posted in the February monthly newsletter need to be received via email by Wednesday, January 31st at 8 a.m. Please send information to allsaints1692@allsaints1692.org & 

allsaints1692connections@gmail.com

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