Current News at All Saints'
Interested in learning more about Prayers for Healing?—During the Season of Lent we plan to offer Prayers for Healing during the Sunday services. If you are interested or at least curious to learn more about this new ministry please join us on Feb. 19 at noon in the Conference Room. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Fr. Tom (fathermom1949@gmail.com) or Nancy Hennessey (hennessey@hood.edu). We welcome your questions! Please prayerfully consider being a part of this new ministry.
Mardi Gras Party!—On Sunday, Feb. 19, during Formation Hour at 9:15 a.m., ALL Formation classes will attend an intergenerational Mardi Gras party. The youth and children will start out with crafts and snacks in the Court Street classrooms, and then join the adults in the Parish Hall. Come be a part of the fun and celebration at this “last blow out” party before somber Lent approaches!
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper is Back!—Tuesday, Feb. 21, come enjoy friends, fellowship, and great food! Dinner starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person, $15 family cap. Call the church office to reserve your spot!
Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University”—Curious? Still skeptical? Ask the Rector or anyone else from the free preview what they experienced last Sunday. The first official class will be NEXT Sunday, Feb. 26, from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Jr./Sr high classroom—and it’s the “Super Saver” free session!
Come join us as we learn both ‘tried-and-true,’ and brand new common sense ways to manage our money through saving, eliminating debt, paying for college education, funding our retirements, purchasing insurance and giving back! Don’t miss this opportunity for some Financial Peace. Just come . . . and bring a friend! Questions? Visit www.DaveRamsey.com, then look for the class for All Saints’ Episcopal Church. Or just call the church office at 301-663-5625.
Parish Directory—It’s time to do a new parish directory, and we’re looking for a few folks who would like to coordinate the effort. This would involve primarily scheduling photo sessions for parishioners and working with the company completing the directory. If you’re interested, please contact the parish office.
Altar Guild—All Saints’ Altar Guild will meet on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. Mark your calendars! For questions, contact Donna Seniff (301-620-9175).
Men’s Breakfast—The All Saints’ Men’s Ministry will have their monthly breakfast on Feb. 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. All men of Frederick are welcome. Please come by and have breakfast and conversation—and bring a friend!
Peace Jam—As part of the Season for Peace and Non-Violence, join us for a Peace Jam on Sunday, Feb. 26, at 4 p.m. Featuring world music centered around a message of peace and unity, come for great tunes and fellowship!
We’ve changed our time and format—All Saints’ Women’s Sharing Group now meets 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Memorial Lounge. Bring your own brownbag lunch. Coffee and tea provided. We welcome you for prayer, conversation and bible study. Our meetings are usually on the first and third Fridays, and every Friday during Lent. In February, we will meet on 2/24. Questions? Call Ann Hess, group leader at 301-663-1873.
Stations of the Cross—The Daughters of the King will sponsor a guided meditation on the Stations of the Cross on Fridays in Lent, beginning Feb. 24. This lay-led service will begin at 7 p.m. in the Historic Church. All are invited to attend.
Leadership & Stewardship Conference—All Saints’ Leadership & Stewardship Conference will be held on Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Mark your calendar!
EOH Scholarship—Attention high school seniors and undergraduate college students! The Episcopal Orphan House (EOH) Scholarship Fund is now accepting requests for applications for the 2012-2013 academic year. Applications must be postmarked by March 1. Visit our homepage at allsaintsmd.org for full instructions. If you have questions, please contact Jill Browning at 301-624-5543.
Welcome!—Help us welcome the First Church of Christ Scientist, who are holding their Sunday services in our St. Paul’s Chapel. They recently sold their church and are actively looking for another. In the meantime, they will make their home with us. They are most appreciative, and we are happy to have them.
We always need acolytes and chalicists—Looking for a new way for you or your child to serve on Sunday morning? We’re always accepting new members to our Acolyte and Chalicist Corps. For more information, contact the church office. It’s never too late to serve!
Feed A Family Food Bank—Betty Hedges has provided food for this week. Donors are always needed to provide meals, especially in the coming months. You will find a sign-up sheet in the Lower Gathering Space. Informational flyers are located in the pocket near the sign-up sheet. Anyone may contribute other non-perishable food items by placing them in the bin in the Lower Gathering Space or in the bright orange bins throughout the buildings.
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