Announcements for Sunday, November 20, 2016

1601 Pleasant Plains Road

Annapolis, MD 21409

www.st-margarets.org

(410) 974-0200

This Week’s Prayer List

FOR YOUR PRAYERS: Amanda Freeland, Carol Ferguson,

Dottie White, Marie, Michael, Debbie Remeikas,

Caroline, Pamela May, Chad, Michael Steadman,

Gayle Moriarty.

FOR LONG-TERM PRAYERS: Olivia, Diane Rohm, Holly

Newquist, Richard Gragg, Michael Brogan, Jon Beard,

Mary Greene, Win Smith, Jonathan Lane & Family,

Gordon Fink, Brian Ereliak, Haley Provence, Joe Meany,

Mary Ellen Norris Babbitt, Regina, Robert, Sadie, Alex

Wilson, Sarah King, Stephanie Ashdown, Frank

Watcheski, Nancy, Anya LaMar, John Fleming, Jeanne

B. Lundquist, Carol Saunders, Oakie O’Neale, Bob

Hecht, Gerrett, Peg Gledhill, Nancy Fullmer, David

Schroeder, Suzie Clifton, Patricia Milihram, Thomas

Pederson, Pamela Kuehne, Rozzie Poppafotis, Mari-

anne, Jenny Bell, Kathleen Purdy, Marjorie Ollila, An-

drew, Nancy Fullmer, Wanda Milligan, Tom Hanrahan,

Berta, Mark Cammerata, Richard Riley, Maureen Jack-

son, Gail Pelton, Rocky, Beth Crossman, Linda Brice, Su-

san, Patricia Kelly, Mia Bradley, Hilda Kirsh, Sharon Keim,

Mike Vision, Meghan Rambo, Jill Smith, Barbara Ridout,

Roger Rambo, Sandra Graham Boenig, Nick

Goldsborough, Audrey Stover, Pepe Grau, Richard

Arscot, Marvin Floom, Richard Matta, Leila Youngren,

Bruce Richards.

FOR THOSE IN THE MILITARY: Dave, Shelby, Staci, Christian,

Josh, Evan, Jon, Tom, Richard, Keith, Sarah, Chris, Jay,

James, Ross, Margaret, Philip, Jacob, Pete, Michael,

Tim, Ryan, Glen, Shaanel, Matthew, Steven, Daniel,

Heidi, Garrett, Joel, Justin, Joshua, Zachary, Conrad,

Jake, Kevin, Michael, Victoria, Amelia, Ben, David, Paul

and their families.

Emergency Pastoral No.

(443 ) 837-5463

If you are a newcomer to St. Margaret’s, please ask an usher or greeter for a Newcomers bag to take home with more information on St. Margaret’s programs and events. And please fill out a Newcomers card located in the pews. You can put it in the collection plate or give to clergy.

Prayer Requests — Please note:

To add a name to the prayer list, please use our new prayer re-

quest forms (purple) in the pews (to put in the collection plate or

give to clergy) or make a request on our website using the

“Prayer Request” button on the bottom of the homepage. From

time to time, we will be checking to see if names still belong.

TODAY AT ST. MARGARET’S

BIBLE WOMEN STUDY AT 10:20 A.M.

Our Bible Women book study continues this morn-

ing during the formation hour in the new Fellowship

Hall. Everyone is welcome to come hear the dis-

cussion of the various characters that have been

studied over the past few weeks, even if you have

not participated previously. The study has brought

up the stories of many women in the bible of whom

many of our members were unfamiliar.

CHILDREN’S CHAPEL AT THE 9 A.M. SERVICE

Our Children’s Chapel program for ages three to

six years takes place during the 9 a.m. service. The

children leave the nave during the sequence

hymn following behind the cross which will come

down the aisle and then go into the downstairs an-

nex classroom where they will hear a bible story

and enjoy music together before rejoining their

parents at the Peace.

NURSERY AVAILABLE

Children are very special to us here at St.

Margaret’s, and we have a lovely, newly refur-

bished nursery in our annex building that adjoins

our sanctuary (down a short flight of stairs). We

have experienced, loving professionals ready to

welcome our little guests from infants to age 3 from

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

STEWARDSHIP

We are STILL collecting Stewardship pledge cards

in today’s offering plate. Cards are available in the

church pews and in the sanctuary narthex. You

can also pledge online on our website under the

“Giving” tab at the top. Thank you for your gener-

osity.

TO DATE WE HAVE:

203 PLEDGES FOR

$782,722.

NOTE: IF YOU USE ONLINE BANKING AND AUTOMATIC DEDUC-

TIONS ON A REGULAR BASIS, WE STILL NEED TO KNOW THAT THIS

AMOUNT WILL CONTINUE IN 2017.

Sunday, Dec. 4 — 5 p.m. with the St. Margaret’s choirs

An antidote to commercial Christmas practices, this

annual service consists of scripture readings and

choral offerings by our choirs. The music this year will

reflect the progression of our faith towards the light

of Christ and ends with the other worldly “Seek Him

that Maketh the Seven Stars” by composer Jona-

than Dove. Please join us!

Sessions:

*Monday mornings at 10 a.m. in the formation

building with the Rev. Jane Hague (Nov. 28, Dec.

5, 12, 19);

*Monday evenings at 6:45 p.m. in the formation

building with Valery Weekly (same dates as

above);

*Sunday mornings at 10:20 a.m. in the fellowship

hall with the Rev. Peter Mayer (Dec. 4, 11, 18).

Books are on sale for $10 in the Parish Hall on

Sundays or you can order at Amazon.com.

We’re using “Awaiting the Al-

ready” for our Advent study this

year. This book takes a tour

through the four Gospel narratives

that announce Christ's birth or

make way for his ministry. Readers

will discover what parts of the

Christmas story come from which

Gospel to prepare for a fresh expe-

rience of Christ in the past and the

future.

Advent Study 2017

Advent / Christmas 2017

A Blue Christmas

Weds., Dec. 14—3 p.m. Tea Reception follows

A reflective service for those experiencing loss, illness, anxiety or other challenges this season.

A Quiet Christmas

Wednesday, Dec. 21

7 p.m.

For those with busy schedules or holiday stress who need a quiet place to celebrate the birth of Christ, hope for all the world.

4 p.m.—in the Sanctuary and Parish Hall (Children’s musical prelude—contact James Fitzpat-

rick if you have a child performer who wishes

to participate) *Childcare provided

7:30 p.m. — in the Sanctuary with choral prelude

*Childcare provided

10:30 p.m. — in the Sanctuary with choral prelude

10 a.m. — in the Sanctuary No childcare provided that day

Regular services resume—

7:30, 9:00, 11:15 a.m.

No Sunday School

Potluck Brunch 10:15 to 11 a.m.

Bring your favorite

breakfast casserole to share!

Announcements Advent Wreathmaking NEXT SUNDAY

Bring your entire family to the Parish Hall between the services on Sunday, November 27th. Come kick off

Advent by making a wreath to help celebrate the season. Cost is $15 and includes all supplies to create a

live Advent wreath as well as a family Advent study booklet that invites families to explore a Biblical story

each of the four weeks of Advent and consider what these stories mean to their lives. There is a limit of 40

total wreath kits, so secures yours now! You can prepay on our website by Monday November 21 or pur-

chase at the door. Help is still needed for set up and clean up the morning of November 27th. If you are

available to help or would like more detailed info, email Jenelle@st-margarets.org. This is a quick and

short-term volunteer project. Please make plans to donate greens for the wreath-making as well. Greens

of all types—evergreen, boxwood, holly, fir as well as pinecones —can be left in front of the Parish Hall

doors on Saturday, November 26th or Sunday, November the 27th before 8:30 a.m.

Holy Folders Needed on Tuesday, Nov. 29

We are once again inviting parishioners to serve as our “holy folders” for the upcoming Christmas mailing.

Please join us on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 10 a.m., in the administrative conference room. All are welcome to join

us with refreshments and wonderful fellowship.

Immediate Needs in Family Ministries

We’ve had a boom in young children coming to church on Sundays, and we can’t be more excited!

Please consider being part of our team! We need extra adult volunteers Sunday mornings in our nursery

during the 9:00 service. If you can volunteer one Sunday a month it would be a huge help! Also, we are in

need of some substitute Children’s Chapel leaders. These leaders will be called on when we are short

help during Children’s Chapel. We are also in need of infant toys (hard plastic or toys that can be sani-

tized), pack and plays, and “exersaucers.” If you have any donations of this sort, please contact

jenelle@st-margarets.org.

Foyers Christmas Gathering on Sunday, Dec. 4

For all of those participating in the foyers program, you are invited to the groups’ annual Christmas gather-

ing on Sunday, Dec. 4, in the parish hall starting at 3 p.m. It is always a fun event, and allows participants in

all foyers groups to meet and/or catch up.

Vestry Candidates Wanted for 2017

As three of our members rotate off in January, we are welcoming potential candidates who wish to be

considered for the vestry starting in 2017. The Vestry is the governing body of St. Margaret’s Church, with

each member elected at the January annual meeting to serve a three-year term. Interested parishioners

should contact our candidate liaison Ernie Tucker at est4@aol.com.

Truth and Reconciliation — Diocesan News

You are invited into a conversation on reparations for the enslavement of human beings in the history of

the Diocese of Maryland and the United States. A Diocesan Council was tasked by Diocesan Convention

to begin this conversation when a resolution was referred last May to Council. To that end there are five

such opportunities to listen, learn and share being offered across the diocese. The dates are:

November 29, 7 p.m., Claggett Center

December 3, 10 a.m., Emmanuel, Cumberland

December 13, 7:30 p.m., Holy Comforter, Lutherville

January 11, 7p.m., All Saints Sunderland

January 16, 10 a.m. Cathedral of the Incarnation, Baltimore.

Epiphany Pageant is coming!

Sunday, January 8—10:20 a.m. in the Parish Hall

Saturday, Jan. 7—9 a.m. Rehearsal

Parent help is needed for the rehearsal and performance

and for ironing/mending costumes.

Contact Jenelle at jenelle@st-margarets.org if you can help.

Church Office Hours THIS WEEK

Monday-Tuesday—9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wednesday—Friday — Closed

Deadlines

Dragon Tales E-News—Monday afternoon

Monday Evenings

All Monday evening activities

will take place tomorrow.

Check our website for times and locations.

Tomorrow’s Adult F&F Session

Nov. 21—325 Years of St. Margaret’s Church History (Q&A)

Presented by Barbara Breeden & Mike Winn (St. Margaret’s

Church History & Archives Project)

Episcopal Church Anti-Racism Training @ St. Margaret’s

Saturdays, January 14 & 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland will host the Episcopal Church’s current national Antirac-

ism training program, “Seeing the Face of God in Each Other” on Saturday, January 14 and

21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. here at St. Margaret’s. It is a required course for clergy and lay leaders.

The course is based on the National Dialogue on Antiracism methodology for the gradual

development and understanding of the topic through the use of both the mind and the

heart. The two sessions will strengthen the probability that knowledge and insights gained in

the first day of training will be reinforced on the second day. You must register to partici-

pate. Go to the homepage of our website at www.st-margarets.org to participate or go to

www.episcopalmaryland.org.

Registration is now available for the school’s Winter

Workshop (a full or half day program) to be held on

Dec. 21 &22. For more information, go to the

school’s website at www.stmargaretsdayschool.org.

Endowment Grants Deadline—

Nov. 30th Postmark

The deadline for nonprofits to submit

applications to receive funding from

the Endowment Grants program at

St. Margaret’s is a postmark by Nov.

30th. If you know of a group that is in

need for this funding, please alert

them.

We will be in need of Grant Liaisons who will serve a cou-

ple of months this winter in partnering and evaluating

grant applicants for the Grants Committee (who will ap-

prove the funding). For more information or to volunteer,

contact Grants Administrator Izzy Winn at

ewinn421@verizon.net.

St. Margaret’s Guild

All are welcome!

Thursday, Dec. 8

Café Mezzanotte in Severna Park

Garther starting at 11:30 a.m.

$30 a ticket —Purchasing deadline Dec. 2

Make checks out to “St. Margaret’s Church” with

“Guild Luncheon” in the memo line. Place in the

offertory plate or stop by the church office.

Year-Long Book Study on Bible Women — All Their Words & Why They Matter

An interactive, intergenerational year-long book study at St. Margaret’s Church

This fall, St. Margaret’s has launched a book study using the book “Bible Women: All Their

Words & Why They Matter” by Episcopal priest Lindsey Hardin Freeman. We will study every

woman who ever spoke a word in the bible and relate their circumstances and challenges

with our own experiences and beliefs. Join our Thursday morning class (9:15 a.m. or our Bible

Women Facebook group (link on our website).

Join us today in the Fellowship Hall to discuss this month’s readings! All are welcome!