The Epistle December 2010

of

St. Paul's Episcopal ChurchPiney Parish

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RectorDear Friends in Christ,

The God-who-Ioves-us wants to giveus a gift. A special gift. Something that'srare, but not expensive. Something wedon't already have.

This Advent, God wants to give us thegift of stillness. Over and over we read inthe Bible, "Be still and· know that I amGod." Yet we find it hard to be still- hardto give our full attention and our full focusto God. Being still doesn't mean doingnothing; in fact, a line from the recentmovie, Karate Kid, says quite clearly thatbeing still and doing nothing are two verydifferent thin-gs.The-stillness God-wants-togive us is a space empty of all the hustleand bustle and noise that often accompanyAdvent and the resultant rushing around ofChristmas.

God wants to give us a space that is,instead, full of His presence, His love, andsometimes, His voice. How and when andwhere can we receive this gift of stillness?It seems that there is not much room for it

in our daily lives. I'd ask you to considerwhen was the last time you sat still, quietlydoing nothing? Still, without TV or videogames or a book in your hand? I'd guess itwas when you were asleep.

So God has another plan: to give us thegift of stillness in the place we already gohoping to receive something from God - atchurch! On the four Sundays of Advent,the gift of stillness, of focusing solely andcompletely on God, will be woven into our

Sunday worship services. The stillnesswill be long enough to help us centerourselves in God's loving presence and,perhaps even to hear His voice respondingto our heartfelt prayers and praises.

For many of us, these recentChristmases may be the first time in awhile when we've really had to do withoutsome of the things we want. They havebecome times when we do less rushingaround buying and shopping for gifts anda time with fewer parties and holidayobligations. As William Wordsworthreminds us: The world is too much withus; late and soon, getting and spending,we lay waste to our powers and forgetabout the God who loves us.

Not having all those things to distractus leaves an open space. A space forspeaking to God, directly to God, in

-expectant-hopelhat we will know more ofHis love, more of His healing, more of Hispeace, and more of His joy. A 12thcentury prayer says, "Lord, let me not beso busy today that I forget about you."Too much rushing, too much busy-nessdistracts us from God. This Advent I praythat you find the stillness that helps you tofind God.

Blessings,

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A SPECIAL INVITATIONFOR ADVENT

Starting December 1, we will beoffering a special Advent Wednesdaynight program - Disciples and OtherSinners - for adults and older youth. Theprogram - which runs for four successiveWednesdays - includes a soup and breadsupper and childcare for the young ones.The program will take place from 6:30pmuntil 8pm in the Parish Hall with supperbeing served first, a time of fellowship andthen about an hour for small groupdiscussion. Volunteers to make soup andbread would be welcome.

We will be using a program of firstperson narratives developed by Ron Kerr.Each story is written as if it were comingfrom a specific New Testament person Peter, Mary, Joseph, etc. - and while thewords are fictional the stories can lead tointeresting discussions or reflections aboutthe feelings and motives of these peoplewho are so important to the NewTestament understanding of Jesus - thehistorical facts of the stories are carefullyresearched and provide accurate andinteresting details about what it was like tolive in the time of Jesus. You are invitedto take advantage of this special Adventopportunity. Please sign up or call tlteoffice if you plan to attend so we knowhow much lood toprepare.

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SECRET SANTA SHOP

The Secret Santa Shop will be onSunday, December 12th.

The Secret Santa Shop is sponsored byYouth Group of St. Paul's. We collectdonations from the congregation of smallthings that we can sell. (Jewelry, notecards, Christmas ornaments, wallets,purses, neckties, candles, etc... just aboutanything you would like to get rid of)The Sunday school children come in andbuy things for their mother, father,brothers, sisters, friends, grandparents,etc..... (So donate something that youmight want to get back again.) The costfor items is between 25 cents and $2.00.We will also wrap these gifts for the littleshoppers.

Bring in your donations on November28th and December 5th. We will have acollection box in the narthex.

Thank you.

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CHRISTMAS CONNECTIONDONATIONS:

Christmas stockings are available tofill for children in the following agegroups: 0-2, 3-7, 8-12 and teens. Pleasereturn filled stockings on or beforeDecember 12th• Watch for the "MittenTree" to decorate with hats, scarves,mittens, socks, etc. for distribution throughChildren's Aid Society.

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FROM THE SENIOR WARDEN:

Through November 21 st we havereceived 107 pledges for a total of$195,328. Thank you to everyone who haspledged. If you haven't pledged yet, it'snot too late. If you need a pledge cardcontact the office or see one of yourVestry members.

We ask that you give prayerfulconsideration to supporting S1. Paul'sthrough a pledge, so that through yoursupport, S1.Paul's, Piney can continue toreach out to do God's work. Pledging isimportant because it allows the Vestry toplan for a wise and careful budget tosupport our ministries.

Please know that if you have a changein circumstances during the year you canalways call the office and talk to Georgiato raise or lower your pledge.

If you give to St. Paul's regularly, butdon't feel comfortable pledging a specificdollar amount, please fill out a pledge cardand leave the amount blank. This way youwill receive pledge envelops. Havingpledge envelopes makes it easier for ourcounters on Sunday mornings. It also .makes the process of recording yourdonations easier for the office.

Please know that your pledges andyour giving are always kept confidential.If you have any questions about pledgingor our budget processes please don'thesitate to see one of the Wardens or any

. other Vestry member.As we look forward to next year, we

can also look back and thank God for theblessing we have received over the pastyear for ourselves, our families, our

friends and for St. Paul's. We have beentruly blessed.

I would also like to thank everyonewho was willing to speak on "Why IPledge" during the stewardship campaignand to Kay Laughton for her StewardshipSermon. THANK YOU!

Mark your calendars, this year's Parishmeeting will be held on January 16th.(From the secretary: Annual Reports aredue by Januarv 21) We will be electing 4new Vestry members. If you are interestedin running for a Vestry position, pleasecontact Mother Joy or one of your Vestrymembers for information on the process.

Sewe{{ TruitteSenior Warden

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ALTAR GUILD CHRISTMASCLEANING AND POLISHING DAY!

Attention Altar Guild members or

anyone interested in becoming a member.All are invited to enjoy breakfast in theHamilton Room at 9 am on Saturday,December 11th. So, please mark yourcalendars to attend our yearly Altar GuildBreakfast and Polishing Day with aBlessing of the Hands.

We will be passing out the new 'schedule for 2011 as well. Please let Janeor Darlene know if you are able to attend.

God Bless each of you for your Laborof Love!

Jane (301-645-5536)

'Darlene (301-645-7374)

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"A CHRISTMAS CAROL"(with a modern day twist)

Please join us for a Christmas play, "ACHRISTMAS CAROL" (with amodern day twist), which will bepresented jointly by S1. Paul's and OurLady Help of Christians church here at S1.Paul's in the parish hall at 2:30 pm onSunday, December 12. If you would liketo donate baked goods for a celebrationafter the play, please bring them to churchthe morning of December 12th. Thankyou!

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FROM THE ORGANIST / CHOmDIRECTOR:

Dear friends,As we begin another liturgical year, I

am excited about our music program andthe enthusiasm exhibited by everyone whovolunteers within the ministry. ThisAdvent, we will be hosting a Festival ofNine Lessons and Carols featuring thecombined choirs of S1. Paul's Church,Piney Parish, Christ Church, Port TobaccoParish, and Christ Church, Durham Parishalong with S1. Paul's Handchime Choir.There will be two rehearsals of thecombined choirs for the service. The datesand times for rehearsals will beannounced. Anyone who wishes to singwith the choir is welcome to do so. TheLessons and Carols Service will be onDecember 19, 2010 at 3 pm with areception to follow.

The Children's Choir is an absolute joyto work with. I was thrilled by theirperformance of When the Saints goMarching in on All Saints' Sunday. Ithink we all had fun that day! Rehearsalswill continue to be after the 10:15 Liturgy.Their next performance will be at theChildren's Liturgy on Christmas Eve.

The adult choir is and ever shall beopen to anyone who wants to join. Theonly requirement for membership is adesire to sing. We have rehearsals onThursday nights at 7 pm and on Sundaymornings at 9 am.

I am grateful to be a part of such avibrant, caring, and wonderful parish.

Sincerely yours,

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"AN OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS"

Christmas in April is hosting "An OldFashioned Christmas" which is a modelvillage of Christmas scenes. It can befound at 2911 Festival Way in Waldorf.Christmas in April and S1. Paul's willpartner on Saturday, December 11 as ajoint fundraising effort. Please come outon that date to support both groups. Thecost is Adults, $5 and children under 12,$3. The village is open each Thursday,Friday and Saturday from 4-8 pm andSunday from 1-4pm until December 23.

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NEWS FROM THE FELLOWSHIPCOMMITTEE:

The Foyer Groups are going very well,especially the new Family Group. Theyhave met numerous times to enjoy a BlueCrabs game, picnic so the kids could havea play time, attending Encore Kidsperformance at Trinity Baptist Church andwill be having Breakfast with Santa at theJC Hall for Hospice. They have room for afew more families to join in and if youwould like more information pleasecontact Catherine Sokol. Her emailaddress is: [email protected].

If you are interested in joining anyother Foyer Group, please contact JaneFruh: [email protected] or 301 645-5536.

The Ladies' Night Out group will notmeet in December. They will celebratethe New Year in January. Watch for whenand where.

We were sorry to have canceled theProgressive Dinner. There just wasn'tenough interest in this event. Perhaps itwill be tried again. Thank you to PamSmith for all her hard work and efforts tomake it happen.

If you have any questions or wouldlike to join the fellowship committee andplan our parish activities, please callBecky Hackley 301 932-5698 or [email protected].

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Special thanks to Stephanie Berry,Skip Roland and Pete Shanklinfor makinga new Labor Day Supper sign.**********************************

ST. PAUL'S, PINEY BOOK CLUB

The PBC (Piney Book Club) visitedthe Guernsey Islands in the EnglishChannel during WWII by reading TheGuernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society.The book, written by Mary Ann Shafferand her niece, Annie Barrows, recalls inletters written between a London reporter,Juliette, and an eccentric group ofGuernsey Islanders during the Germanoccupation of the islands. Most of thePBC agreed it was a great read and onceagain had a:Qenjoyable evening discussingthe book and a few other things! Thanksto Cathy Lavender for hosting the evening.It was delightful!

The PBC has chosen for our next book,The Confession by John Grisham. MaudieHolt has graciously offered her horne forthe next scheduled meeting at 7 pm onJanuary 10,2011. If interested injoining us for this book, we would love foryou to mark your calendar and come!

For more details, contact Jan Miller [email protected] or 240-607-9100.

Janice Jvli{{er

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VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!!

... on December 23 to help fill theluminaria bags and on December 24before both services to light the candles.Please contact the office if you can help oneither day- or both! Thank you! [ ,.~

SERVICE MINISTRY NEWS:

Angel's Watch Wom~Jl's Shelter:Thank you to everyone who donated

food and additional funds for theNovember dinner for the residents at theshelter!

Walk to End Homelessness in CharlesCounty:

Piney Parish had a team of 32 walkersthis year! We also had four additionaldonations - which made our St. Paul'scontribution total $530.

The Walk is a great way to show ourcommunity support. The money raisedduring this Walk is used by LifeStyles ofMaryland, Inc. to fund their "Safe Nights"program of emergency shelters for thehomeless during the cold ,'linter months.Thanks, Piney Parish!

Campbell Soup Labels:As the winter months approach and the

chill creeps into your bones, warm up withsoup... then bring in the labels and placethem in the pocket on the Service bulletinboard. We' 11make sure they get to aschool in our community.

Heifer International:

If you are looking for the perfect gift togive the someone on your list - the personwho has everything - consider giving thegift in their name to someone else whoneeds it. Give a cow, sheep, ducks, beesor trees to a needy family. This may helpbreak the cycle of hunger and poverty.Heifer International is an organization thatprovides livestock, as well as training, topoverty stricken people around the world.

Check out www.heifer.org for moreinformation.

Remember this season is for giving!Give to others your time and talent they will remember it forever!

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YOUTH GROUP NEWS:

Have you ever wondered why badthings happen to good people? Why Goddoesn't prevent disasters? Where was Godin Haiti or any other disasters? Well theYouth Group has been exploring thesequestions for the last 2 month in a programcalled "Searching for God in the Rubble ofHaiti. In order to commemorate all thatthey have done and learned and prayedabout together the Youth group hasdecided to plant some bushes near themeditation area. They will serve as a longterm reminder of all they have learned andalso a way to remind us all that lifefollows death and there is always a placeto watch for hope and new life.

Thank: you to the Youth Group for ajob well done with the Halloween party.Thank you to all of you who took part inthe "Trunk or Treating". Some of youwent all out! And last but not least, thankyou to Jimmy Gough for doing the hayride. I know the kids really enjoyed theday.

Sewe{{ '1ruitteYouth Education

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THE IMPORTANCE OF PLEDGING

"Each of you must give as you have madeup your mind, not reluctantly, or undercompulsion, for God loves a cheerful

giver. " (2 Corinthians 9:8)

Anyone who has bought something ontime - a house, a car, a major applianceunderstands the discipline required tomake monthly payments toward achievingthe final goal. It is the discipline of settingpriorities and of carrying through on apromise over the long haul.

Pledging at S1. Paul's requires ameasure of that same resolve, a freely and cheerfully - declared promise tocontribute to the church over the year. It is .freely declared because we recognize howblessed we are by the abundance of God'sgrace and presence in our lives. It is also apromise that benefits both us asparishioners, and us as a parish.

As parishioners, pledging provides adiscipline that we impose on ourselves.We learn early in life that worthy goalsrequire effort, such as studying to makethe grade or practicing to make the team.Sometimes, however, we learn too late thatmoney requires the same imaginativediscipline if we are to control it, ratherthan have it control us. The old rule ofpaying yourself first calls for settingpriorities of spending on what we need orwant, for setting goals, before fritteringaway our resources on the spur of themoment. If our priorities include S1.Paul's and its ministries - and we hopethey do - then pledging can be both a planfor ourselves and a promise for S1.Paul's.

As a parish, that promise is equallyimportant to St. Paul's, for it allows theVestry to be the wise and responsiblestewards of the church resources we haveentrusted them to be. It permits them todevelop a coherent and balanced budgetwith realistic expectations of income.They can then develop and support theprograms and ministries for the year,confident that the income will be there.They can only do that if we, in our turn,commit to making our gifts throughpledges.

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THE SOCIETY OFMARY and REBECCA

Many of you have asked questionsabout The Society of Mary and Rebeccaso we are re-printing this article from aprevious Epistle which should answersome of those questions. If you need moreinformation, please contact GeorgeAndrews or Phil Hamilton.

What is the Society of Mary and Rebecca?It is an honorary society established toacknowledge and thank those who havechosen to support the life and work of St.Paul's, Piney Parish, through bequests andother planned gifts.

Why Was the Society of Mary andRebecca Founded?Because the Vestry and leadership of theParish believe that planned giving - aministry bearing fruit not during ourlifetime but for those who follow us - is

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crucial to the future ministry and missionof our church. In the words of thepsalmist, we are planting a tree that willbear fruit in due season.

What is a Planned Gift?It is a gift made from assets accumulated.during one's life rather than from currentincome. A planned gift can be a simplebequest in a will, or another deferred giftsuch as a life insurance policy, gift ofproperty, charitable trust or retirementaccount.

How Can I Obtain More Information?You may contact any of the followingmembers of the Endowment Board:George Andrews, .Phil Hamilton, PeggyGoldsmith, Don Wilson or Bob Ferguson.

How Can I Enroll in the Society of Maryand Rebecca?You can obtain an enrollment form andinstructions from the Rector or anymember of the Endowment Board. If youhave already made a planned gift, youneed only fill out an enrollment form. Ifyou wish to remain anonymous, yourinformation will be held in confidence.

Do I have to Prove That I Have Made aPlanned Gift?

No proof of your planned gift is required.

Is There s Minimum Gift Amount?No gift is too small.

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COFFEEU ...>

& CONVERSATION

Thank you to those who hosted CoffeeHour in November:

Linda LockhartElaine Miller

Greg and Donna FergusonTom and Meredith MayFred and Joan RitterJim and Sheron KiefferJerry and Carol WorshamMargaret and Dick LemanDarlene GardnerSteve and Mary FugateJoyce ScofieldLois Keech

Betty ThompsonRuss and Ann LancasterTony and Becky Hackley

The Right Rev. John Bryson ChaneThe Bishop of Washington

Rector: The Rev. Dr. Joy Rose, TSSFPhone: 301-934-8001Email: [email protected]

[email protected]'WWW.PinevParish.org

Tuesday - Friday,9:30 am - 2:30 pm

.Senior Warden: Sewell Truitte, 301-203-4289Junior Warden: Kristin Sackman, 301-392-9367

Cemetery Director: Phil Hamilton, 301-645-5327Facilities Coordinator:

Donna Ferguson, 301-934-3127I lJ

FROM THE CEMETERY DIRECTOR:

I was appointed by your Vestry to beCemetery Director as of June 1, 2010.This is an on-going learning experience forme. I ask your patience and understandingas I continue to learn more about ourcemetery operating policies.

Sometime between October 30 andNovember 2 someone removed an oldtablet style tombstone from the cemetery,It belonged to Mary E. Albrittan, DOB04/30/1847, DOD 01/02/1879. TheCharles County Sheriff's Department wasnotified of our missing tombstone onNovember 3, 2010. To date it has notbeen located.

We are pleased to have a wellmaintained cemetery and surroundinggrounds and garden. We appreciate all thetime and financial support so many peoplegive to make this possible. The cemeterycommittee and I would like to thank allwho volunteered to help on Clean-Up Daythis past spring and I thank all cemeterycommittee members and former CemeteryDirector, Don Wilson for helping me learnmore about the duties of CemeteryDirector. Special thanks to Skip Rolandand Pete Shanklin for the many hours theyput in maintaining the cemetery grounds.

I wish everyone a "Blessed Christmas"and a "Happy New Year" with health andhappiness.

Peace,

pfiif J{amiftonCemetery Director

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SILENT AUCTION

Here it is November again and it'stime to begin thinking about our SilentAuction which will be on Saturday,January 22, 2011. While the auction isone of St. Paul's major fund raising·projects, it is also a fun evening out withfamily, friends and fellow parishioners. Inthe otherwise rather dull month of Januarythe auction provides an entertainingevening, good food, a glass of wine and achance to get some real bargains. Wehope that everyone in the parish willattend and bring their friends and familywith them for this event.

To make our auction successful we

need you to begin looking around thehouse for items to donate. If you arewondering what kinds of things you candonate perhaps these ideas might help.

- We always can use such things asantiques and collectibles.

- For anyone who has a time share orvacation homes, a fantastic item forauction would be a week or weekend atthese locations.

- If you are moving or dovmsizing,think about donating small furniture that isin good shape such as wooden tables,small cabinets, etc.

• The past few years we have also hadwonderful success with people donatingtheir services such as preparing anddelivering a dinner for six or eight broughtto the buyer's home or in some casesdinner was provided at a special locationfor a party of six or eight.

- Preparation for a tea for a group ofpeople is also another idea that has beenvery successful in the past.

- Theme baskets such as GardeningBaskets, Automotive Baskets, HolidayBaskets, etc.

The options for sale items are onlylimited by your imagination. Be creativeand look around your home for gifts thatyou received but you never used and bringthem in for us to auction.

We also need people to begin to getdonations of gift items, services, tickets,gift certificates, etc. from local businesses

that you patronize all year long. Thinkabout asking your garage, dry cleaners,.restaurants, theater, beautician, nailtechnician, housekeeping service, lawncare service, etc. for a donation. Togetherwe can make this a banner year for ourauction.

If you have any questions about thesuitability of an item for donation pleasefeel free to contact me at (301) 870-1418.

Linc(a LockhartSilent Auction Committee Chairperson

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Dear Piney Family,On behalf of the Savoy Family, we

want to thank you for the prayers, phonecalls, beautiful cards, caring and supportyou shared with us during the loss of ourloved one, Dexter Savoy. Your kindnesswill be forever remembered and greatlyappreciated.

May God blessyou.Love,

Irene Savoy, Gail Savoy,Cecelia Savoy-Chase andfamily

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IN DECEMBER

4 - Karen Miles5 - Karissa Ciaccio7 - Val.Carter9 - Kristin Sackman

11 - Sam Truitt15 - Alexandra Miles

19 - Jack and Joyce FergusonDon Wilson

20 - Nicole BurroughsMary LevyJohn Mathews

21 - Sally Barley23 - Mother Joy24 - Russ and Ann Lancaster25 - Jessica Barnwell

Julianne Gardiner

Mary Moulton27 - Hollis Lyon28 - Ron and Joan Crittenden29 - Ashley Williams31 - Bob Ferguson

If you have a birthday or anniversary inDecember and are not listed above, pleasenotify the office so that you can beincluded next time. Thankyou!

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MINISTRIES FOR DECEMBER

December 5December 12December 19December 26

ALTAR GUILD

Cathy LavenderIrene SavoyBerry ThompsonSusan ParodyBarbara Ferguson

Gail SavoyDarlene GuyJudy Hamilton

COUNTERS

Kay LaughtonVirginia RolandPaula TruitteP Goldsmith / S TruitteDonald Garner

Laurie JaffeKen CarterK Truitt / K Sackman

8 O'CLOCKLEM(S) and LECTORS

Scott WesleyJoan CrittendenRon Crittenden2nd LESSON READERS

Joan CrittendenFern BrownGregory Reeves

ACOLYTES

Skip RolandDana CrittendenJoan Crittenden

USHER(S)

Nancy SextonGregory ReevesKen & Valerie Carter

Ann RobevVicky Mumford

GREETER(S)

,Lois Keech

Gail SavoyDora Bunting

COFFEE HOUR

Harriott & Jimmy GoughVal & Ken CarterDora BuntingGeorqi Walsh

10:15 A.M.

9:30 a.m.

LECTORS

Duke BurroughsCharlie GaumondSusan FritzJane Fruh2nd LESSON READERS

Joseph FlynnNicete MoodieBen KettnerCecelia Savoy-Chase

LEMS

Duke BurroughsCharlie GaumondSusan FritzJane FruhMelinda Brown

Ruth GaumondS,usan ParodyRon Crittenden

ACOLYTES

Ben KettnerBill FraserDan KettnerEric Hamilton

Christine Wesley

Sewell TruitteJohn Sackman, Jr.Ben Kettner

Susan ParodyJohn Sackman, Sr.Duke BurroughsDan Kettner

USHER(S)

David & Shelley CulhaneThe Sackman FamilyThe Truitt FamilyFern BrownGreq & Donna Ferquson

GREETER(S)

Susan ParodyLynn LyonsFred & Linda CavanaughPhil & Judy HamiltonGreq & Donna Ferquson

NURSERY

Linda EppNicole BurroughsLinda EppNicole BurroughsAmy Leman

Amy LemanAmy LemanLinda Epp

COFFEE HOUR:

Meg & Kayleigh MonroeLeon & Virginia RobeyJane FruhVicky MumfordPam & Guy Smith

Vicky MumfordKaren Truitt

WEDNESDAY, December 8


SATURDAY, December 25

SUNDAY, December 26

TUESDAY, December 21


THURSDAY, December 23

2-9:20 pm - Pictorial Directory Photos


7 pm - Bible Study

2-9:20 pm - Pictorial Directory Photos11:30 am - FABULOUS 50+ SERVICE and LUNCHEON

6:30 pm -- ADVENT SERIES w/supper and babysitting

6 pm - Handchime Rehearsal

7 pm - Adult Choir Rehearsal

8:30 am - Piney Men's Group9 am - ALTAR GUILD BREAKFAST and POLISHING

ADVENT 3

9:30 am - SANTA SECRET SHOP

12:15 pm - Vestry Meeting

2:30 pm - "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" - Christmas Play

10 am - Eucharist at Charles County Nursing/Rehab Center

7 pm - Bible Study

6:30 pm - ADVENT SERIES w/supper and babysitting

9:30 am - Prayer Shawl Ministry


7 pm - Adult Choir RehearsalADVENT 4

3 pm - FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS and CAROLS

7 pm - Bible Study




6 pm - MUSIC and CAROLS

6:30 pm - CHILDREN'S PAGEANT and H. C.

8: 30 pm - MUSIC and CAROLS

9 pm - FESTIVAL HOLY EUCHARIST

10:30 am - CHRISTMAS DAY HOLY EUCHARIST

9: 30 am - HOLY EUCHARIST (one service only)

2010 ADVENT and CHRISTMAS CALENDAR

ADVENT 1

3 pm - St. Paul's Afternoon at the Theater


7 pm - Bible Study



9:30 am - Prayer Shawl Ministry



9-11 - "CRAFTS FOR KIDS" in Parish Hall

ADVENT 2

SUNDAY, November 28

TUESDAY, November 30



SUNDAY, December 5

MONDAY, December 6

TUESDAY, December 7



SUNDAY, December 12

MONDAY, December 13

TUESDAY, December 14



SUNDAY, December 19

FRIDAY, December 24

·DecemberSunday MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday

Each Sunday

12342 - 9:30 pm

9:30 am 9 -11 amSamH.E. Photos for DirectoryPrayer Shawl Ministry "Crafts for Kids"9 am Adult Choir in Parish Hall9:30 am5.5. 6:30 pm

6pmHandchimes

10:15 amH.E. Advent Series (with

7pmAdult Choirsupper & babysitting)

5ADVENT 2 6 7891011

11:30 am - Fabulous8:30 am

50+ Service/Luncheon Piney Men's Group2-9:30pm

9:00 am2 - 9:30 pm 2 - 9:30 pmPhotos for Directory Altar Guild BreakfastPhotos for Directory Photos for Directory6:30 pm Cleaning & Polishing

Advent Series (with6pm

Handchimes7pm

Bible Studysupper & babysitting)7pmAdult Choir

12ADVENT 313 1415161718

Santa Secret Shop

EPISTLE DEADLINE/9:30 am10am

EucharistPrayer Shawl Ministry12:15 pm

at Charles CountyVestry Meeting

Nursing Home 9:30 am

2:30 pm

6:30 pmStaff Meeting

"A Christmas Carol"

7pmBible StudyAdvent Series (with

6pmHandchimessupper & babysitting)

7pmAdult Choir

19 ADVENT4202122232425

3pm

Festival ofNine Lessons and

10:30 amCarols with Christ Christmas DayChurch, LP and Old6:00 Music! CarolsHoly EucharistDurham Church -

6:30 pm6:30 Pageant & HCreception to follow

. Advent Series (with6pmHandchimes8:30 Music! Carols7pm

Bible Studysupper & babysitting)7pmAdult Choir9 pm Festival H.E.26

27282930319:30 am ,Holy Eucharist

Office closed until

~(one service only)

January 3rd

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