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MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR

Advent is a season of contrasts. On one hand, it invites us to slow down, to embrace silence, and to make space in our hearts for God’s presence. On the other, this season often calls us to action—to serve, to connect, and to prepare the way for Christ in our world. This both/and of Advent—stillness and activity—can feel like a balancing act, but it’s a reminder that we prepare for Christ’s coming not just in our inner lives, but also in the way we live in community.

This weekend is a beautiful example of that balance.

On Saturday, we’ll host our Annual Christmas Market from 10am to 4pm, with proceeds benefiting the ECW. This beloved event showcases the generosity, creativity, and fellowship of our parish. Whether you’ve signed up to volunteer (spots are still available!) or plan to browse the market with friends, your presence is a gift that supports important ministries.

Also on Saturday, at 12pm, we’ll gather for the Wreaths Across America ceremony in the labyrinth, a time to honor and remember those who have served our country. I encourage everyone to attend this meaningful moment of reflection.

On Sunday, we’ll share in the warmth and fellowship of our monthly Outreach Breakfast—a wonderful opportunity to come together as a parish family.

And in the midst of all these activities, I invite you to mark your calendars for the Longest Night Service on Thursday, December 19th, at 7pm. This special service moves from darkness to light, offering space for quiet reflection and the hope of Christ’s coming.



As we live into the rhythm of Advent—balancing quiet preparation with joyful action—may we keep our hearts open to the ways God is at work in our lives, in our community, and in the world.

Andrew +

A MOMENT TO PRAY, TO PAUSE, REFLECT, ASK AND YIELD

In the beautiful setting of our sanctuary, we can PAUSE from the worries of the past week and the pressures we may face in the coming weeks. While using this time to REFLECT on God’s grace and mercy, we can recall God’s promises to “never fail nor forsake” us. Remember, Jesus encourages us to PRAY by saying, “If in my name you ASK me for anything, I will do it. Also, this dedicated time will give us courage to YIELD to the will of God.

Episcopal 101

Episcopal 101 has started!!! In person class will be from 9:15am - 10:15am in the upper parish hall every Sunday in December.

If you are unable to join the class on Sunday, every Wednesday evening at 7pm will be the "make up" classes, and those are all online via Zoom. To join, simply click this LINK.

Looking forward to seeing you!

December Outreach Breakfast

Join fellow parishioners for the last 2024 Outreach breakfast on Sunday, December 15th, 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!

Christmas Baskets

Hopefully our Parish family had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. Now it is time for our thoughts to turn to holiday Christmas dinners, Family and our many Blessings -- and to those less fortunate. We can share our blessings by providing families in Calvert County with Christmas Dinners they would otherwise not enjoy. Please consider joining other All Saints’ parishioners in our Holiday 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”. We will be collecting gifts for Holiday food baskets through December 24^th. Thank you for sharing your blessings!

ECW Updates

Christmas Market, Christmas MARKET, CHRISTMAS MARKET!

Thanks to all who put on a great lunch for the 50+ folks who helped on the Fall Campus clean-up!

Our regularly scheduled business meeting will be held at Dream Weavers Cafe on Dec. 21th at 9 AM. Please RSVP to Mary Ann Munn HERE by Dec. 16th, so she can reserve enough tables in the back room of the restaurant. Over a delicious breakfast, we will talk about the Christmas Market event - what worked, what can be improved and suggestions for the future. Your feedback is important, so please plan to attend.

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 an ECW mission that meets your passion or if you would like to help out with various events, please contact our President, Jill Dowell by phone or text at (443) 610-5294.

Foster children of Calvert County

At All Saints Parish, we deeply value the spirit of community support and the importance of inclusivity and compassion, especially for those in need. As you may know, we've hosted the children's Christmas party for the past two years and are happy to host again this year.

This holiday season, we invite you to join us in making a difference in the lives of the children by contributing to their Amazon wish list. By participating, you can help ensure that these children experience the joy and warmth of Christmas. It's simple to get involved, and together, we can create a sense of belonging and shared purpose as we bring smiles to their faces.

Foster children's WISHLIST

Our annual Wreaths Across America ceremony will be held at noon on Saturday, December 14. This is a very moving ceremony and we hope that members of our parish who are not already volunteering with the Christmas Market at this hour will come out and participate!

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. A moment of silence will be held across the campus, including the All Saints Christmas Market, to honor all veterans buried at All Saints. All other wreaths will be laid following the ceremony by event guests and volunteers.



FYI - Since the Christmas Market is the same day, you might want to come a little early to snag a parking spot.

CHRISTMAS MARKET NEWS

What more can we say?

As you receive this newsletter, Christmas elves will already bworking to set up this year's Christmas Market. The ECW would like to thank all who are helping us ensure this is a special and successful holiday fundraising event in the Calvert community! We hope to see each of our newsletter subscribers (parish family and friends) tomorrow between 10AM and 4PM!

Share the Joy of Holiday Greens and Flowers!

Join our beloved tradition and make our church shine this Christmas!

Three Ways to Participate:

• Poinsettia Dedications: Honor/remember loved ones with a poinsettia ($30 suggested donation). Provide names and dedication type by Dec 20th.
• Easy Tithe: General Giving Fund, note "Flower Fund"
• Check: Offering plate with notation or mail a check to the church (100 Lower Marlboro Rd, Sunderland, MD 20689)
• Flyers available at church or below
• Friends of Christmas: Support "greening the church" costs with a generous donation. Contact Patti At Lee.
• Join the "Greening of the Church": Help decorate on Mon., Dec 23rd, 10 am - noon. Enjoy mulled cider and fellowship!

Your Support Continues a Cherished Tradition

Thank you for your time, funds and generosity!

The crafting and needlework group will be meeting on Zoom Thursday, December 19th from 6:30 - 8 pm. Please join us to work on your projects or just to talk. Share with your friends who might be interested. No crafting required! All are welcome! If you have any questions about this or our in-person meetings, please contact Cindy Overstrom at cynthiaoverstrom@gmail.com or 410-474-0086. Hope to see you. Cindy

Here is the link:

Join the Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81550525385

Meeting ID: 815 5052 5385

Passcode: 714836

Safe Nights Sign-up

All Saints will be Hosting Safe Nights February 16-23, 2025. Safe Nights helps protect Calvert County's unhoused population from the cold by providing food and shelter in a clean and safe environment. To this end, will need volunteers to set up the Parish Hall with cots, provide meals, serve as monitors, and help with clean-up. To sign up, please visit the link below. For more information, contact Fane Lineback.



https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/86440512013/true#/invitation

Exciting Opportunity: Regional Communications Coordinator

The Southern Maryland Regional Council is seeking a Regional Communications Coordinator to serve as the hub of communication among the eight Episcopal parishes in our region. This part-time position is supported by a grant and is essential to fostering collaboration, sharing resources, and enhancing ministry across our churches.

Key responsibilities include maintaining a regional calendar of events, sharing information about ministries and opportunities, and helping to coordinate regional initiatives like youth events, outreach projects, and joint worship services.

We’re looking for someone with strong organizational and communication skills, a passion for community building, and familiarity with the Episcopal Church.

For more information about the position and how to apply, contact The Rev. Andrew Rutledge at allsaints1692rector@gmail.com

Applications are to be filled out and sent to Father Andrew no later than Thursday, December 19th.

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.

Donate online through EasyTithe

Don't forget you can make donations online for your pledge, our various outreach missions and special projects. You can make individual donations or recurring donations. It's easy-peasy! Instructions can be found in the 7/26/24 newsletter found link:

https://conta.cc/3WzfKxy

The lessons for the Third Sunday of Advent are available online.

https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Advent/CAdv3_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

There are a few *question marks* in this month's Worship Leader Schedule. If you would like to fill one of the unassigned slots, please contact Deb Watson at dewatson94@comcast.net. Thanks in advance for helping to fill the schedule!

December Birthdays

2 - Bryan Dowell

4 - Bud Miller

6 - Bridget Westlund

16- Alison Schatz

16 - Maggie Dougherty

19 - Aryanah Jones

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 vanAuker on the 20th,

Josh & Meghan Westlund on the 27th

PRAYER LIST

Please remember each and every one on their healing journey.

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