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106 West Church Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701 September 2011

Build

ing Co

mpass

ion We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies.

Though passion may have strained it must not break our bonds of affection. The mystic chords of memory, stretching from every battlefield and patriot grave

to every living heart and hearthstone all over this broad land, will yet swell the chorus of the Union, when again touched,

as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature. - Abraham Lincoln, First Inaugural Address, March 4, 1861

I was in a hospital classroom, watching a videotaped sermon with some other chaplains, when a woman entered the room and said, “Turn off the tape and turn on the television— NOW.” We did, and we could not believe our eyes. “This is propaganda,” one chaplain said, in an attempt to make sense of it all.

Perhaps you are old enough to remember being asked, “Where were you when World War II ended?” Or “where were you when a man first walked on the moon?” Or “where were you when President Kennedy was assassinated?” Now it’s, “Where were you on September 11?” Perhaps a more important question is, “How has our life, yours and mine, changed since 9/11?”

At the last church I was called to serve, the Rector’s first day of work was September 10, 2001. The next morning, after the news about the Twin Towers had spread to his office, he had a banner made and hung outside the church by the end of that day. The banner read, sim-ply, “Open for Prayer.”

Ten years later, Church of the Holy Communion in Memphis has a somewhat famous Ban-ner Ministry, complete with its own budget line. Each morning a staff member removes the Morning banner and replaces it with an Evening one. Dozens of different banners, seen by tens of thousands of motorists each day, say things like “Sundays: All are Welcome! 7:30, 9:00, 11:15 and 5:30.”

In our post 9/11 world, what do things like “Open for Prayer” and “All are Welcome” mean? How does the Biblical notion of “welcoming the stranger,” what the church calls “hospitality,” a tradition inherited from the ancient Greek and near-Eastern peoples, well repre-sented in both Hebrew and Christian scriptures alike—how do hospitality and welcome play

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Background: Construction of “Reflected Absence,” the National September 11 memorial at Ground Zero © Flickr user ’Shiny Things’

Refrains:

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Worship

My Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ, I can’t begin to thank you enough for the wonderful send off/birthday party you all put together on July 24 for Jason and me as we pre-pare for this new adventure in our lives. We are slowly getting set-tled into our new jobs and are looking forward to clos-ing on our house and mov-ing to Arnold, Maryland, which should have hap-pened by the time you’re reading this newsletter!

I’ve found my time at Hopkins to already have been richly rewarding meeting patients/staff/doctors and nurses from literally around the world. Hopkins is truly a special place with many talented people!

I wish you every blessing and look forward to our paths crossing around the Diocese.

God’s grace and peace, —Tommy+

Fr. Tommy preaching on July 24

A FINAL THANK-YOU

LOOKING FOR A WAY TO CONNECT WITH WORSHIP?

The Altar Guild will hold a beginning-of-season meet-ing, and we’d love you to be there. All current Altar Guild members and those who would like to learn more about this interesting ministry are invited to a training/meeting/luncheon on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 11 a.m. Please call Donna Seniff with questions or to RSVP (301-620-9175).

Wishing Deacon Tom Claggett all the best!

As you may know, Deacon Tom’s last Sunday here at All Saints’ was August 14. We’ll have an update in our October edition

—check next month for more!

“Memory, Hope, Peace, C ompassion”

September 11, 2011 at 2 p.m.

Remembering and honoring in song, sacred text and prayer

Frederick Interfaith Community Service

Baker Park Bandshell

Rain Location: Calvary United Methodist Church

131 West 2nd Street

The schedule changes for the fall

on September 18!

September 18:

8 a.m. Rite I—Historic Church

10:30 a.m. Combined Rite II

—Historic Church

6 p.m. “Sundays @ 6” Service

—Historic Church

September 25:

8 a.m. Rite I—Historic Church

10:30 a.m. Rite II with Traditional Music

—Historic Church

10:30 a.m. Rite II with Blended Music

—Great Hall

6 p.m. “Sundays @ 6” Service

—Historic Church

Watch your mailbox for a letter

from the Rector with more information

about the schedule!

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out in our day, in our country, on Church Street? What does “welcoming all”—as friends, not enemies—actually mean, when we so often fail to trust that a stranger could be a friend?

For those of us who have spent time at our National Cathedral, we will not be surprised at this announcement: “A decade ago,” their latest press release reads, “‘in the mid-dle hour of our grief,’ Americans gathered with their Presi-dent to mourn the attacks that forever changed our world.” This year, over the three-day weekend of September 9 – 11, the Washington National Cathedral will join with many 9/11-based organizations to host A Call to Compassion, “three days to honor service and sacrifice, to continue our healing as a nation, and to renew our sense of hope. . . .” Here in Frederick, on September 11, there will also be an interfaith service of “Memory, Hope, Peace and Compas-sion” at 2 p.m. in Baker Park’s Band Shell (see “Ad” on fac-ing page).

A decade after that terror-filled day, compassion—not fear, not mistrust—is our theme. One of the most ac-claimed religious thinkers of our day, Karen Armstrong, suggests that, regardless of religion or faith tradition, com-passion is intrinsic, within all human beings. Compassion is part of our DNA. And yet, each of us needs to work at compassion, to cultivate and expand our natural capacity for “suffering with,” in its literal meaning. For Armstrong, compassion means to “endure something with another per-

son, to put ourselves in somebody else’s shoes, to feel her pain as if it were our own, and to enter generously into his point of view. That is why,” she says, “compassion is aptly summed up in the Golden Rule, which asks us to look into our own hearts, discover what gives us pain, and then re-fuse, under any circumstance whatsoever, to inflict that pain on anybody else” (Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life, p. 9).

I don’t know about you, but I believe I’ve learned a great deal more over the past ten years about what compas-sion might look like in my life—what compassion truly is, in our 21st century world, church and life. And I have come to believe I need to spend my remaining decades, years and days learning about God’s compassion. I will always have more to learn about welcoming others in the name of Christ, more to learn about suffering with others as Jesus did, more to learn about praying with others as our Master taught us to do. Yes, God’s compassion will always require a radical change in our lives. God’s compassion is a spiritual practice unlike anything we humans would ever choose our-selves.

This September 11, 2011, let us consider these ques-tions anew: Are we ready to change our own lives? Are we in touch with the better angels of our nature? Are we “open for prayer”? Are we open to pray for and practice God’s compassion? May God con-tinue to give us the courage, grace and wisdom to ponder these questions deeply, in our minds and in our hearts.

—Peace, Tom

(Building Compassion, continued from page 1)

“There are two ways for the heart to break: APART into many shards like a fragment grenade, or OPEN into greater capacity so we can hold life’s inevitable tensions creatively, not destructively. Many of us learn how to hold personal tensions in that open, life-giving way. How do we learn? And how can we transfer that ‘habit of the heart’ into our political lives where it is so badly needed?”

—Parker Palmer Join us Sunday, September 18 at 12:15 p.m. in the Conference Room

for thought-provoking and heart-warming conversation! Lunch is pro-vided; your reservation is appreciated.

Next Month: Praying Our Goodbyes by Joyce Rupp October 16, 12:15 p.m.

RECTOR’S READING ROOM: SEPTEMBER

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Formation

During the August Adult Formation meeting we each shared our hopes for the new program year. My hope for the fall is that we continue to enthusiastically grow and are formed by focusing more on Jesus. What is your hope for the new program year?

The Faithful Followers group will embark on various faith deepening topics. The Forum of Faith will dive into the rich stories within Scripture that illumine and transform our lives, especially in times of transition. Many small group studies will be offered throughout the year, on topics such as ‘Spirituality and the Struggle with Unemployment.’ Keep your eyes and ears open for specific topics and times.

On August 21, Fr. Tom resurrected his monthly Rector’s Reading Room. On the third Sunday of each month, you are invited to gather in study and sharing about the chosen book. September’s pick is Healing the Heart of Democracy, by Parker Palmer. Contact Fr. Tom for more details.

Starting on Saturday, September 17, monthly Days of Shalom will be offered. Fr. Tom will lead the first mini-retreat from 9 a.m.—noon. Then in October, the Daughters of the King will lead a morning quiet day. Come to be cen-

tered and spiritually refreshed. Also on Saturday, September 17, all teachers are invited

and encouraged to attend a very special one-day conference in Baltimore. Rev. Jessica will gather children and youth teachers, as well as any parents or adults interested, to head down to Redeemer Episcopal Church in Baltimore to hear Mark Yaconelli speak. Mark Yaconelli is a widely renowned youth and children’s minister. He will share innovative ways of approaching children and youth ministry and spirituality. You will not want to miss this rare and rich opportunity! For more information, please contact Rev. Jessica, jknowles@allsaintsmd.org

On Saturday, September 24 from 9:30 a.m.—3 p.m., our very own Dr. Connie Devilbiss will be leading a spiritual retreat for beginners at Mar-Lu-Ridge. The theme of the retreat is “Come Away for a Day” and is an excellent oppor-tunity for anyone who does not have experience with at-tending a spiritual retreat. Contact Connie Devilbiss, or check out the Mar-Lu-Ridge website for more information: www.Mar-Lu-Ridge.org. (see page 6 for more)

—Rev. Jess

CONFIRMATION/INQUIRERS CLASS The Rt. Rev. Joe Burnett will be visiting All Saints’ on

Sunday, January 29. Bishop Burnett is the new Assistant Bishop of Maryland. We are honored to have him visit us. This will surely be a day of celebration, baptisms, confirma-tions, and receptions! Confirmation classes will be held on the first three Sundays of November, December, and Janu-ary. (Those dates are Nov. 6, 13, 20; Dec. 4, 11, 18; and Jan. 8, 15, 22.)

Confirmation class is geared towards youth and adults seeking confirmation or reception, as well as anyone who is interested in learning more about the Episcopal Church. Just as our national Church slogan says “The Episcopal Church Welcomes You,” all are welcome to join the class, regardless of where you are in your spiritual journey.

For more information please contact Rev. Jessica, jknowles@allsaintsmd.org.

ADULT FORMATION Reminder: Homecoming is September 18—Adult Formation classes begin on Sunday, September 25

FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS Faithful Followers is a drop-in discussion-oriented

group that meets during the Formation hour. The group will begin again September 25. Our first series of discus-sions will be based on a Max Lucado book I read this summer, Cure for the Com-

mon Life. I hope we can pro-voke some thought, discus-sion and examine scripture about where we are, who we are and where we want to go as believers. Drop in and join us sometime and be part of the lively dis-cussion.

—Dave Snyder

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Formation

A big THANK YOU to Dan Lajewski and all who made our end-of-summer youth cookout a blast! Mr. Dan opened his hospitable arms and home for everyone to enjoy a fun afternoon full of food and games. What a great way to bring the summer to a close.

Even though it is hard to believe, school is back in session! And the Church program year is right around the corner. This fall we are going to try out a new breakdown of the Youth Formation classes. As you’ll read in the Children Formation section, we have picked a new curriculum for third through sixth grade. The fifth- and sixth-graders will be grouped together for Sunday Formation class as they get to enjoy our new Weaving God’s Promises curriculum. This opens up new possibilities for Youth Formation! After much discernment and hearing many parents and teachers concerns about last year’s grouping, I believe a slight change in the breakdown is best. Our “Jr. High” group will consist of seventh through ninth grade, and our “Sr. High” group will be tenth through twelfth grade. This will allow our teachers to dive deeper into age-specific topics. Dan Lajewski will continue to lead our Jr. High class, while Donna Seniff will be stepping into the Sr. High class. I am look-ing forward to this exciting new year of formation.

We have a jam-packed fall scheduled, so pay close attention to our upcoming Youth Events, as you won’t want to miss the fun—see our calendar on the next page.

For more information, please contact Rev. Jessica, jknowles@allsaintsmd.org. —Rev. Jess

Pre-K—2nd Grade: Our youngest children, ages 3 through second grade,

will continue using Godly Play for Formation. Godly Play is an experiential program that allows children to learn biblical stories, church traditions, and liturgical seasons through wonder, play, and action. Both the children and teachers have fun engaging Scripture in new and creative ways. We’re always welcoming new volunteers to help teach. Please contact me if you are interested in learning more and getting involved.

3rd —6th Grade: Last Spring, I gathered together a Curriculum Team.

We started with the teacher’s evaluation of last year in May, then began to articulate our values and needs as Christians, Episcopalians, and All Saint-ers, and then shared our hopes for a new curriculum. Over the summer we examined, cri-tiqued, and discerned a new curriculum for our children at All Saints’. We followed the Church Publishing Incorpo-rated process for “selecting a curriculum that is right for your church” written by Sharon Pearson. Using the “2011 Curriculum Overview for Children Formation” chart, pull-ing upon diocesan formation resources, and of course the wonderful internet, we were able to critique the newest chil-dren’s curricula available.

On July 20, after prayer and discussion, the team unani-mously chose Weaving God’s Promises as our new curriculum for third- through sixth-graders. This is a change in class grouping. After much discernment, and hearing many par-ents and teachers concerns about our last years’ grouping, I believe a slight change in the breakdown is best. Fifth- and sixth- graders will be grouped together, seventh- through ninth- graders will be in one class (our “Jr. High” group), and the tenth- through twelfth-graders will have their own class (our “Sr. High” group).

Weaving God’s Promises (WGP) is one of the newest Epis-copal curriculums designed for children ages 3 through 11-12 years old. WGP is a 3-year ‘Scope and Sequence’ cur-riculum which is comprised of approximately half New Tes-tament, a quarter Old Testament, and a quarter Liturgical lessons per year. With the already-built-in Episcopal touch, our children will learn about the history and traditions of our best kept secret denomination . . . in a fun and engaging way! WGP is teacher friendly and completely available online. To find out more about WGP check out the web-site: www.weavinggodspromises.org

For more information about Children Formation, please contact Rev. Jessica, jknowles@allsaintsmd.org.

YOUTH FORMATION Reminder: Homecoming and Youth Formation classes begin on Sunday, September 18

CHILDREN FORMATION Reminder: Homecoming and Children’s Formation classes begin on Sunday, September 18

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YOUTH FORMATION MINI-CALENDAR September ’11 – January ’12

SEPTEMBER: Sun. 18: Formation Resumes for Youth and Children Sat. 24: Awakening Music Festival in Middleburg, Va.

OCTOBER: Sat. 1: Youth Car Wash (see below) Sat. 8: Big Day of Serving in Frederick (Frederick Coordinator: JoAnn Pleasants)

NOVEMBER: Fri. 18: Spaghetti Dinner in Great Hall Thurs. 24: Thanksgiving

DECEMBER: Sat. 3: Father-Daughter Dance in Great Hall Sun. 25: No Formation

JANUARY: Sun. 1: No Formation Sun. 8: Formation Resumes Fri. 20 - Sat. 21: ‘Back from Break’ Lock-In

Check next month’s Saints Alive! for more information

Formation

Sunday 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist Historic Church 9 a.m. Fellowship Parish Hall 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Music Historic Church or Great Hall 6 p.m. “Sundays @ 6” Historic Church Tuesday & Friday 8 a.m. Morning Prayer Chapel Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing Chapel

Worship Schedule (through September 11)

FOR THE BEGINNER: A FIRST SPIRITUAL RETREAT

Mar-Lu-Ridge Camp and Conference Center’s new Saturday Retreat Series for 2011-2012 kicks off on Septem-ber 24, 9:30 a.m.—3 p.m., with “For the Beginner: A First Spiritual Retreat,” led by Dr. Connie Devilbiss. The theme of the Sept. 24 retreat is “Come Away for a Day.” If you have never been on a spiritual retreat or are new to the re-treat process, here is your chance to experience this ancient practice first-hand and to appreciate its relevance for your life in today’s busy post-modern world. You will learn what a retreat is (and what it isn’t), have some time for sharing and for quiet reflection, and enjoy some of the most spec-

EFM FOR 2011-2012 Friends, I have been in contact with prospective stu-

dents for EfM starting in September, and we simply do not have enough participants. Tom Haines and I have been praying about this, and have come to the decision that a group at All Saints’ is not viable this year. I will miss the good discussions and sharing that we have experienced over the last 1-3 years.

If you have thoughts about another type of Bible study or small group experience, please let me or Rev. Jessica know.

I will keep each of you in my prayers and I hope that we will be able to see each other as we go forward with our various ministries at All Saints’ and in the Diocese.

—Judy Haines

YOUTH CAR WASH Come support our youth’s outreach efforts! A car

wash will be held October 1 to support the Youth’s partici-pation in the Big Day of Serving service project for down-town Frederick. The car wash will be held at the Shell on Route 40, 1274 W. Patrick Street, Frederick, Maryland. Check your September bulletins and e-blasts for more de-tails.

tacular and awe-inspiring scenery within hundreds of miles. Bring a willingness to be open to God’s message to you

for the day and a desire to return from your retreat experi-ence refreshed and renewed. Individuals and small groups are welcomed. Cost is $30 for the day and includes lunch. Register by calling Mar-Lu-Ridge, 3200 Mar-Lu-Ridge Road, Jefferson, Maryland at 301-874-5544/ 800-238-9974 or by email at MLR@Mar-Lu-Ridge.org. A full listing of the upcoming retreats from September 2011 through May 2012 is available at www.mar-lu-ridge.org.

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Stewardship and Outreach

FOOD BANK Please sign up to participate in Feed-A-Family for

the next month. Information is located in the lower Gathering Space. As part of All Saints’ advocacy to the homeless and those in need, we are also col-

lecting non-perishable food items for the Frederick County Food Bank. Please place your offerings in

the Gathering Space.

REGULAR, PROPORTIONAL GIVING IS THE GOAL OF SUCCESSFUL STEWARDSHIP In the August edition of Saints Alive!, I asserted that the

decision to regularly “give back” to God a portion of the life blessings he freely bestows on us hinges on two critical questions:

1. Why give (share) our time, talent, and treasure? 2. How much time, talent, and treasure should we give

(share)? I hope that, by continuing your reading here, you have

become (or remained) convinced of the important expres-sion of faith that regularly “giving back” represents, and are only awaiting a compelling deliberation of the sec-ond of these questions: once we choose to act on God’s call to “give,” how much should we give?

The Bible proclaims in numerous passages, what por-tion of our earthly treasures we should gladly “give back” to the church and to the community to provide for God’s work in the world. However, this prescribed tithe amount (10%) may not be possible to achieve due to current life circumstances, or economic factors, particularly in this time of world-wide, financial turmoil (trust me—I know this too well). Nevertheless, the fact that we may not be able to tithe does not excuse us from the “godly duty of giv-

ing.” As Stewardship Co-Chair, let me hasten to inquire: if not 10%, what percentage?

Be careful—it’s a trick question! Sad but true, polls have shown that “only about 50 percent of members even know what percentage of income they give.”* Stewardship “giving” can be characterized as “a journey” towards the ultimate goal of giving the tithe amount. The commitment to regularly give (whether weekly, monthly, annually) an intentionally considered portion of our treasures to the church and to the community to provide for God’s work is an important first step. It is hoped and expected that as one’s ability to give improves because of an improvement in life circumstances or eco-nomic factors, there will be a corresponding increase in the amount given. Hence our regular encouragement to increase proportional giving amounts.

What percentage should we give? Turns out the “correct answer” to this tricky question may be “Currently I am giving X percent, but I plan to regularly review this to see if I can improve this and work towards the tithe.” Praise be to God!

—Bruce Fleming, Stewardship Co-Chair *from “10 Steps to Lead Your Church to Biblical Giving” by Rod Rogers © 2006

On June 18, Frederick’s first Convoy of Hope assisted over 5,000 people and families in the form of providing meals, groceries and a number of services. The value of the assistance provided was about $1.5 million. In addition, Convoy of Hope distributed $12,000 in leftover funds to a number of local non-profits. When I first became aware of this, I was amazed at the value of help provided and moved by the generosity of so many to help the neediest in our community.

The more I reflect on this story, I become deeply aware of the ever-growing needs of our less fortunate neighbors. Unfortunately, with our continuing struggling economy, things seem to be getting worse instead of better. People who never thought they would need assistance find them-selves seeking help.

The good news in all this is that All Saints’ has an ac-tive and vibrant Outreach program. Thanks to the effort and dedication of so many of you, we are able to be part of the solution. We will never be able to do enough, but that misses the point. The point is that we, as a church, have made a commitment to serve God and our neighbors. We make a difference.

The All Saints’ Outreach Program is diverse by design. We help organizations and individuals. We give time, talent and treasure because the needs are so varied. Over time, we have implemented new initiatives for helping and seen others go away. This is an affirmation of both our dedica-tion and our creativity. The need will never go away. I am proud to be a part of a church that places so much empha-sis on the needs of the community. Thanks to all who give so much to Outreach.

Peace and blessings, —Cathy Guzauskas

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE OF OUTREACH

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Outreach and Hospitality

HABITAT HOUSE BLESSING AND DEDICATION

We proudly celebrated with Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County on Saturday, Aug. 20, as they held their 31st home dedication. For more than three years, future homeowner Marialva de Matos and volunteers from Habi-tat, All Saints’ Parish and the Lion’s Club, have hammered, drilled, and painted their way to build a beautiful home in downtown Frederick.

Friends, city officials, and volunteers gathered in cele-bration as Ron Cramer, Frederick Habitat Executive Direc-tor, presented the keys to an emotional Marialva and her daughters, Heloisa and Larissa. Father Tom Momberg and the Rev. Ken Dunnington from Calvary Methodist Church performed the house blessings. Pastor Todd Westphal, from El Shaddai Congregation, placed a mezuzah on the door. The volunteers on hand shared their tales of trials and triumphs. Plans were also announced for a deck to be built on the back of the house by the talented hands of the Outreach Committee in the near future. The Committee coordinated the collection of home furnishing gifts and monetary donations that were given to the family at the end of the evening.

The Habitat build has been a very rewarding experience for all involved and thanks to their tireless efforts over the years, a deserving family achieved their dream of home-ownership. Photographs from the ceremony will be pub-lished in next month’s Saints Alive!.

—Tracy Boyd

SPECIAL CHALLENGE WEEK Once again the beautiful grounds of the Bishop

Claggett Center were alive with the sounds of laughter, singing and many activities for sixty disabled adults during the five days of Special Challenge Week from July 31—Aug. 4. With the assistance of many counselors and volun-teers, including 14 from All Saints’, the participants enjoyed many activities including crafts, woodworking, games, sports, calligraphy, water exercise, a hayride, singing, daily chapel, and the companionship and friendships developed during the week.

Many thanks to those members of All Saints’ who vol-unteered during the week including: Nolie Rife, Dan La-jewski, June Miller, Elaine Schneider, Bill Gibb, Tracy Boyd, Beth Francis, Nancy Delatush, George Delatush, Clara Dinterman, Nan Pue, Rev. Jessica Knowles, Denise Kuhn and Arlene Kuhn. Thanks also go to those members of All Saints’ who donated for scholarships so some partici-pants were able to attend. Ask our volunteers about their rewarding experiences and plan to join them next summer, during the first week of Aug. 2012.

—Arlene Kuhn

TRINITY UPDATE Bull and Oyster Bash Change of Date

Because of a conflict with an event at Harry Grove Stadium, Trinity School of Frederick’s second annual Bull and Oyster Bash Under the Stars has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 1 at 6 p.m. Ticket discounts have been extended to September 1 and will be $45 per person. After that date they will be $50. Admission includes:

Blue Point Oysters Pit Beef Flying Dog Brews Live entertainment by The Jug Band Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more infor-

mation or to purchase tickets, please visit www.trinityschooloffrederick.org or call 301-228-2333.

Trinity Celebrates 10 Years During the 2011-2012 school year, Trinity will celebrate

10 years of providing a classical liberal arts education to students in the Frederick area. Thank you for your support over the past decade. We look forward to many more years!

—Cynthia Piazza, Director of Marketing Trinity School of Frederick

Trinity School is a partner ministry of ASEC.

WELCOMING HOOD STUDENTS The leaves are starting to change, and the students are

back at school! You may have noticed some students from Hood College visiting us at the end of August, as they try to acclimate to college life and find a faith home-away-from-home.

Hood’s Dean of the Chapel has asked if any of our parishioners would be willing to “adopt” a student. This would mean inviting a student to worship/fellowship with you or your family—to attend services and programs, share a meal at your home or offer support during exams. If you’re interested in hosting a student, please contact Nancy Hennessey at hennessey@hood.edu, or call the church of-fice.

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Hospitality and Outreach

GIVING THANKS . . . Life is so full of things to be thankful for . . . I give

thanks for each one of you at All Saints’. I give thanks for our common life together over the last seven years. I give thanks for the outpouring of love on July 17, my last offi-cial Sunday among you as deacon. I give thanks for all of the notes and emails of support as I continue my journey of discerning how God will continue to use Wil and me in this vast world in need of God’s love and reassurance. And lastly, I give thanks for the generous purse which was given to me. I will always be reminded of your love and generos-ity when I reflect on “Winter’s Calm by P. Buckley Moss” which now hangs over our mantle in our great room. This comes with my deep appreciation and love,

—Deacon Kay+

ST. MARY’S FIRST 2011-2012 MEETING IS ALMOST HERE

St. Mary’s is ready to go and we need all members to participate this year! Just a reminder, our September meet-ing will be Monday, September 12 at noon. Support your new officers and hear about what is planned for the 2011-2012 year.

For our October 3 meeting, we will meet at Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant for lunch to celebrate our 125 Anni-versary—reservations only. We welcome new members any time; stop by our first meeting to learn more. See you on the twelfth of September.

—Sara Brownlowe

STARTING THE YEAR WITH A CLEAN SLATE

When I think about September coming I think about students of all ages returning to school, and new fall pro-grams starting up—here at church and in other organiza-tions. In a very real sense it is the start of a new year. I am asking everyone at All Saints’ to start this new year with a clean slate.

In what ways do we need to start with a clean slate? First, we can start finding ways to show our gratitude to one another for all the many things we do in the name and love of Christ. And we can stop negative letters, emails and hurtful rumors. If you have a question or need information, please speak to me, Denise Parker (Junior Warden), Fr. Tom or Rev. Jessica. If you hear a rumor that does not sound right, please do not pass it on. Ask the person who told you to verify their information or speak to one of the people mentioned above.

My second request is related: let’s do our best to treat one another with respect, especially our clergy and staff. Listen and dialog with our clergy, make reasonable requests of our staff and respect the privacy of each person’s office or workspace. As the regular office receptionist each Mon-day, I am aware of just how busy our shared working spaces can get. It’s easy to forget that these spaces, espe-cially the main office area, are a staff member’s personal office space, too.

If there is some issue or concern that is bothering you or some hurt you are still holding, whether from 3 weeks ago or 30 years ago, we, as a parish, need to find a way to help you heal that. In the next few weeks the Vestry will be talking about and looking for who can help us to help you do that.

I hope you, too, would like to start the fall season with a clean slate. Please give me your feedback by email (judyhaines1@hotmail.com), phone 301-682-9756, or by writing to me at the church office.

—Judy Haines, Senior Warden

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! All Saints’ Towne Hall Meetings

Semi-Annual Parish Budget Review Two Opportunities to Participate:

Wed., Sept. 14, at 7:30 p.m. or Sun., Sept. 25, at noon

Join us in the Parish Hall for either!

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INTERESTED IN WALKING TO BETHLEHEM? The Health Ministry Team is sponsoring a walking pro-

gram designed to increase the physical, spiritual, and emo-tional health of the congregation. This “imaginary” trip to Bethlehem is accomplished by the members of All Saints’ logging their own walking (or running) miles each week. The walk will begin in September and continue until Christmas with the intent of reaching Bethlehem by that time. A sheet for individuals to log their walking will be posted in the Lower Gathering Space to show the progress each week. You will also be able to reflect your miles by sending an e-mail to aulls2 @verizon.net. A map of the world will show our progress.

Administration

WE NEED A PARISH NURSE: COULD THAT BE YOU?

The Health Ministry Team is lacking one important part of the team for the completion of a well-rounded program. A Parish Nurse will help in the programming of the Health Ministry endeavors and partici-

pate in various aspects of living a healthy life for the parishioners. Please speak to Father Tom Momberg or John Aulls at aulls2@verizon.net if you are interested.

Members of the Building and Grounds Committee have been meeting throughout the summer to prepare our facili-ties for the fall season and determine ways to make our fa-cilities safer.

As you may have already noticed, we have initiated a facility painting project with a new color in the office hall-ways and some offices. The second phase will take us into the spring of 2012 with the painting of the upper and lower Gathering Spaces and the parking lot entrance. For the 2012 projects, we will be soliciting outside contractors to complete these extra tall spaces. In the meantime, there will be other offices to paint in the new building. If you would like to volunteer to help, please contact me. I would like to thank all those who helped with this project.

Having a safe environment is a major focus of the Building & Grounds Committee. There have been in-stances when the building has been left unlocked overnight, and we have been very fortunate that items have not been stolen from our facilities. Our greatest concern is the safety of our parish family and guests. If you attend a night meet-ing during the week, I ask for your assistance. Please ask a fellow parishioner to walk the building with you at the end of the meeting to assure all the doors are locked. Please do not prop open the doors. If you are bringing many items into the church, I suggest you unload all the items in the

foyer and then carry them into the building. I am asking all committees to check the doors to assure they are locked overnight.

New locking mechanisms have been installed on the Court Street doors and the door outside the Chapel. These devices were needed to assure that as you leave the building, the doors will lock behind you. For Sunday and special ser-vices, these doors can be unlocked to allow visitors to enter the building. I ask that all outside groups enter the facilities through the Memorial Garden doors to the Gathering Space. This is a minor request, but one that will allow us to see who is entering the building. It will also allow us to have the fewest number of doors opened to the outside while still allowing our visitors to enter a warm and friendly space.

The next Parish Clean-Up Day will be on Saturday, Sep-tember 3, 8 a.m. to noon. Please come and help make our church a more beautiful place!

If you have any concerns, would like to join the Build-ing & Grounds Committee, or just want to help around fa-cility, please contact Denise Parker at 301-606-4931 or denisep77@comcast.net.

—Denise Parker, Junior Warden

OUR FACILITIES ARE BEGINNING TO LOOK A LITTLE DIFFERENT . . .

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Come join us for worship, fellowship and fun!

Homecoming Sunday Ministry Fair September 18

Are you interested in learning more about the ministry work All Saints’ parishioners do within and outside the par-ish? Come find out firsthand on Homecoming Sunday, September 18. Following each morning service, there will be an opportunity for everyone to learn about the exciting things our ministries are doing and have planned to do this year. So we hope you will join us for this special day in the life of our parish.

To make the day even more exciting, there will be a drawing for a $100 gift certificate to the Tasting Room Res-taurant (an anonymous gift from a parishioner—thank you for your donation!) for those of you who visit all eight min-istry areas. Check out each ministry table and get a sticker for your Homecoming Card, and submit your completed card for the drawing. We also invite youth and children to participate and there will be a special drawing for them as well. Whether you are new to All Saints’ or have been here all your life, we hope you will join us for this day of wor-ship, fellowship and fun!

COMMUNICATIONS CORNER: Communication is a five way street

Lately, I’ve heard the phrase “What would Jesus tweet?” floating around. You may say “Tweet? Isn’t that what birds do?” Tweeting is a new verb that has come out of social media—it means posting what you’re up to in 140 characters or less.

I always keep my ears open, trying to learn more about how people communicate and use technology. For in-stance, I recently read that for many teenagers, email is out-dated: they text instead. For many of us, we’re attached to our email—right at our hips, on our blackberries, or even sitting on the nightstand, never more than a few feet away. Maybe, all the sudden, teenagers running up $100+ texting bills doesn’t seem so ‘out there.’ Imagine if you had to pay 25 cents per email in and out. I just did the math, and it would be nearly $100 a month on my church email alone!

There’s Twitter, Facebook, email, texting, voicemail, mySpace, Google+ . . . and the list keeps growing, with no end in sight. Even pacemakers are hooked up to wi-fi now. Feeling overwhelmed yet?

It’s hard to keep track. I’ve heard people of all ages and skill levels say that they’re barely treading water in the sea of information. Throughout this issue of Saints Alive!, I’ve noticed the question ‘what could life be like?’ What was life like before 9/11? What could a ‘clean-slate’ pro-gram year be like?

What would life be like if you changed the way you communicated? If you opened a facebook account, or can-celled your email? Started texting with your teenager, or sent your friend a hand-written thank you note? What would you hear if you listened in a different way?

Would you choose to follow Jesus . . . on twitter? —Alyssia Gilbert

All Saints’ Administrative Assistanct

Got a question about technology and the church? Want to see the answer in the

’Communications Corner’ next month?

Contact Alyssia at agilbert@allsaintsmd.org or 301-663-5625 with your questions

KEEP YOUR EYES ON YOUR MAILBOX! We’ll send out an all-parish mailing in the first week of September.

If you don’t see it, it will be posted on our website after it’s mailed.

‘Music and Liturgy as a Way of Welcome’

Learn the different ways that music can welcome newcomers and enhance worship!

The conference features Phil Jakob, Director of Music at the Cathedral Church

of St. Marie, Sheffield, and member of the Iona community.

Saturday, September 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,

St. John’s Episcopal, Ellicott City Register online at stjohnsec.org.

Interested in carpooling?

Contact Fr. Tom at 301-663-5625 or fathermom@allsaintsmd.org

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“My prayer is that, together and with God’s help,

we keep asking these questions, growing more fully into the stature of Christ. ”

Check out Fr. Tom’s blog at fathermom.wordpress.com blog

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It seems a long time ago when I shared with you my desire to explore the possibility of a call to the priesthood. In fact, two and a half years have passed. I completed the first year of a two year discernment program and served as your senior warden. So it is with excitement that I share with you my latest plans.

I will be entering the second year of the discernment process with the Diocese of Maryland called Discerning Our Vocation (DOV). This program will begin this month and is for those who feel a call to the priesthood. Part of the program—besides meeting monthly as a group with our mentors, will include an internship at another parish. I will begin at Saint Barnabas in Sykesville, Md. under the mentor-ship of the Rev. Earl Mullins on Sunday, September 18 for 12 weeks. This means that I will be participating in their two services, assisting with Adult Formation, preaching two to three times and accompanying Fr. Earl or other lay Eu-charistic Visitors on pastoral calls. I will also have a Discern-ment Committee comprised of Saint Barnabas parishioners during my time with them. The intention of this immersion into parish life is to give me an idea of the responsibilities and expectations of this vocation. The DOV program will conclude in February with an interview before the Commis-sion on Ministry. It will be at that point that I will find out if I am approved to attend seminary as early as fall 2012.

I intend to continue my work as co-chair of the Parish Ministry Council. There is still much to be done and we are in the midst of some large projects. I feel confident that I will be able to continue in this role thanks to the partnership of Sharon O’Rear and all the PMC leaders. However, I

don’t see myself being involved as a committee member or leader in anything else until after the first of the year. Be-tween my job at Hood, this new challenge and being a mother and wife, my plate will be full. Kevin and Teddy will continue to worship at All Saints’, as it is our parish home.

I am excited about the new stage in my journey and I am mindful of those of you who guided and supported me along the way. I am especially grateful to my All Saints’ Dis-cernment Committee: Connie Devilbiss, Nancy Delatush, Jonathan Gambill, Mark Gibson, Janet McCurdy and Helen Percy—all who supported me throughout my first year in the process and when I served as senior warden. Their love and support buoyed me up many times over the past few years and I will always be indebted to them for their support and guidance during this process. I also thank Fr. Tom for being a mentor to me during this process. His interest in my journey, coupled with his diverse experiences in ministry has been instrumental in me gaining a better understanding of my call and the role of a priest.

I intend to continue to share my experiences through updates in Saint’s Alive!, and I am sure you will see me “around.” My sincere thanks to the Vestry, Parish Ministry Council and to all of you, my parish family, who have con-tinued to support me. I have always said my relationships and experiences with you have helped form me. I will take you with me on this new journey and will be anxious to share my experiences with you. Please know that you remain in my prayers. God has exciting things in store for all of us.

Yours in Christ, —Nancy Hennessey

MY JOURNEY CONTINUES

Can you give us 15 minutes? Our fall Red Cross Blood Drive will be October 29, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Join us, and save a life! Call the office at 301-663-5625

to reserve your time. Walk-ins are also welcome.

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MEN’S BREAKFAST Men of All Saints’, please join us for breakfast and wor-

ship on the last Saturday of each month. The next meeting will be held on September 24 at 8:30 a.m. in the Great Hall. Please contact Dan Lajewski at 301-695-1438 or danoflyfish@comcast.net for more information.

September Birthdays 01 | Sadie Wiles-Hoy, Taylor McFadden 02 | Eleanor Peckham, Jonathan Parker 03 | Bob Munger 04 | Christopher Carmel 05 | Sue Ruhl 06 | Hilary Kruger, Sean Weber, Mitchell von Lazar 07 | Avery Quirk 08 | Netta Paulson, Katie Gough 09 | Barbara Anderson 10 | Lee Radcliffe, Robert Masser, Mary Aulls, Emilia Ramirez 11 | Virginia Hecklinger, Cheryl Quirk, Matthew Trego 12 | Stacey Jones 13 | Reed Schermerhorn 14 | Bill Wilson, Eric Percy, Jeff Joiner, Steele Michael, Rachel Griffin, Emily Linker, Rylie Wolz 15 | Stephen Hess, Krystal Hough, Kelsie Bittle 16 | Bruce Parr 17 | Melissa McCoy, Clara Thompson, Caroline Layman 18 | Mary Cornish, Nancy Hennessey, Helga Luest, Sabrina Dirk, Simone Spra-gue 19 | Adam Harned 20 | Anne Arthur 21 | William Gibb, Maria Zammichieli, Kristen Carey, Morgan Alexander, Madeleine Hemming 22 | Patricia Phillips, Jacqueline Marsh, Duane Voitel, Caroline Tucker 23 | Warren Hedges, Kelsey McCurdy, Iain Standing 24 | Katherine Nichols 25 | David Weisgerber 26 | Jeanne Nidecker, Christina Gossweiler, Caroline Pettay 27 | Mike Deveney, Paul Weber, Taylor Lokey 28 | Shirley Sixma, Marcia Smith, Jon Alexander, West Claggett, Shannon Sell 29 | Michael Steeves 30 | Herbert Hoffman, Marty Young, Kimberly Strickland, Megan Freed, David Keiling, Travis Hough, Benjamin Conte, Joseph Gibian, Nick Gibian

ATTENDANCE AND OFFERINGS Averages for the month of July

AVERAGE ATTENDANCE Wed. Evening chapel 10 Tues. and Fri. Morning Prayer 3 Sun. Historic Church 8 a.m. 49 Sun. 10:30 a.m. HC 133 Sun. Historic Church 6 p.m. 19 Total 214 AVERAGE OFFERING AT REGULAR SERVICES General Giving $ 51,923 Sunday School $ 28 Total $ 51,951 Monthly Budgeted Offering Amount $ 52,847

Gourmet Night Gourmet Night returns for the 2011-2012 season!

Join us for the first Gourmet Night of the program year on September 14.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m.

A Tasting Menu:

An Evening of Sausage

Dolmas (lamb sausage stuffed grape leaves) with tabouli

Weiswurst (German white veal sausage) with red cabbage

Bratwurst with beans Italian sausage sautéed with broccoli rabe

Our take on biscuits and gravy

Dessert by Dan and Katie

Seating is by reservation only. We can no longer accept walk-ins. Tickets are $15 per person.

To make your reservations, contact the church office at 301-663-5625. Pay online at www.allsaintsmd.org/

gourmet-night.php

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Calendar

Here’s a brief calendar of some notable dates and larger events. But this isn’t all that’s going on at All Saints’! Check your weekly bulletin or our website, allsaintsmd.org, for more.

5 Office Closed: Labor Day Observance For pastoral emergencies, call 301-663-5625 for instructions on how to reach the clergy-on-call.

There’s always a lot going on at church! Got an event coming up? If your group is planning to use

a room for a meeting or activity, please contact the church office with as much notice as possible to avoid room conflicts. Likewise, if your meeting is cancelled, please notify the

church office by e-mail or phone at churchoffice@allsaintsmd.org or 301-663-5625.

3 Parish Clean-up Day Help keep our church lovely and beautiful. Many hands make easy work. See page 10 for more information

10 Playback Theatre 7:30 p.m., Parish Hall Come hear the stories that come from audience members, and watch the Playback Theatre rec-reate the heart of each tale on the spot. Some stories will make you laugh, some will make you think, some might even fill you with shared emotion. For more information, contact Ron Miller at 301-620-2576.

Sept 11 9/11 Tenth Anniversary Ecumenical Service 2 p.m., Baker Park Bandshell The Frederick Community comes together to remember the lives lost on September 11, and to pray for peace. If you would like to help, contact the church office for information. See page 2 for more information

18 Homecoming As fall comes, come back to your parish home for Homecoming Sunday, including the Daughters of the King installation, the Minis-try Fair, the start of Formation and more. See page 11 for more information

18 Rector’s Reading Room 12:15 p.m., Conference Room This month, we’ll discuss Parker Palmer’s new book Healing the Heart of Democracy. Join us for a discussion of faith and leadership. See page 3 for more information

25 Formation for All Ages 9:15 a.m. Children and Youth formation begins on Sept. 18, and Adult For-mation will start Sept. 25. Come to the Parish Hall for the ‘Forum of Faith,’ or head to the under-croft for our ‘Faithful Followers’ group. See pages 4 & 5 for more information

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SAINTS ALIVE! NEWSLETTER A publication of All Saints’ Episcopal Church. All inquiries, news, or letters

should be directed by e-mail to churchoffice@allsaintsmd.org or the church of-fice. We reserve the right to select and edit all materials. The deadline for each issue of Saints Alive! is the 15th of every month.

Acolytes Please contact the church office for more information. Adult Formation Planning Group 2nd Tuesdays 7:00 PM, Memorial Lounge Contact: Rev. Jessica Knowles, 301-663-5625 Altar Guild Contact: Donna Seniff 301-620-9175 Bridge Club 3rd Fridays, resuming in the fall 7:30 PM, Junior High Classroom Contact: Ann Lebherz, 301-371-7587 Budget and Finance Committee Contact: Sara Gibson, 301-371-0811 Buildings and Grounds Committee 1st Tuesdays, 7 PM Conference Room Contact: Denise Parker, 301-371-4390 Care Teams Contact: Linda Procter, 301-371-4955 Dottie Pratt, 301-668-0477 Communications Committee 3rd Tuesdays, 7 PM Jr/Sr High Classroom Contact: Waymon Wright, 240-529-2800 Daughters of the King 2nd Saturdays (program year*) 10 AM, Junior/Senior High Classroom Contact: Katherine Grandine 301-698-4999 Diners Out Contact: Jeanne Lawrence 301-865-2203 Flower Guild Contact: Mary Ann Wesselman 301-668-2826 Forum of Faith 9:15 AM, Parish Hall (program year*) Contact the church office for information Faithful Followers 9:15 AM, Undercroft (program year*) Gourmet Night Second Wednesdays, during school year Doors open at 6 p.m. * ‘Program Year’ activities generally run September –June

Health Ministry Contact: John and Darlene Aulls 301-662-2360 Home Fellowship Groups 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7-8:30 PM Leaders: Netta Paulson, 301-371-3771 Duane Voitel, 301-831-0203 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7-8:30 PM Leader: Jim Cox, 301-969-0024 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 5:30-7 PM, Leader: Waymon Wright, 240-529-2800 Junior Daughters of the King 2nd Sundays, 12-1:30 PM (school year) Memorial Lounge Contact: Jen Mariano, 301-668-2733 Music Ministries Rehearsals Contact: Carroll Howe (program year) 301-663-5625 Sanctuary Choir 7:30-9 PM, Thursdays Nave Choir Room Great Hall Choir 7 PM, Thursdays Great Hall Junior Choir 4:15-5:15 PM Wednesdays Nave Choir Room Youth Choir 5:15-6:15 PM Wednesdays Nave Choir Room All Saints’ Ringers 6:30-7:30 PM Thursdays Parish Hall Men’s Breakfast Last Saturdays Contact: Bob Fowle 301-694-6866 Outreach Committee Contact: Dan Lajewski Over The Hill Gang Tuesday mornings Contact: Ed Cornish

Parish Council 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 PM Faithful Families Room Contacts: Nancy Hennessey and Sharon O’Rear Personnel Committee 3rd Tuesdays 7 PM, Conference Room Contact: Pat Custer, 301-668-9247 Prayer Shawl Ministry 1st Saturdays (Oct-June) 10 AM, Memorial Lounge Contact: Jackie Marsh, 301-644-1453 Rector’s Development Team 2nd Wednesdays 6:30 p.m., Fr. Tom’s Office Contact: Nancy Hennessey 301-663-8232 or Judy Haines 301-682-9756 Red Cross Blood Drive Contact: Donna Seniff 301-620-9175 St. Mary’s Chapter 1st Mondays (Sept—June) Noon, Parish Hall Chapter president: Pat Custer, 301-668-9247 Strategic Planning Committee 3rd Wednesdays 7 PM, Memorial Lounge Contact: Linda Procter, 301-371-4955 Stewardship Committee 3rd Thursdays 7 PM, Conference Room Contact: Sharon O’Rear, 301-662-4509 Vestry 4th Tuesdays 7 PM, Senior High Classroom Contact: Judy Haines, 301-682-9756 Women’s Sharing Group 1st and 3rd Fridays (during school year) 9:30 AM, Memorial Lounge Contact: Ann Hess, 301-663-1873 Worship Meeting Last Wednesdays 7 PM, Conference Room Contact: Fr. Tom Momberg, 301-663-5625

Ministries List

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Judy Haines, Sr. Warden Denise Parker, Jr. Warden Dunbar Ashbury, Treasurer Gary Crump, Registrar Class of 2012 Darren Andrews Judy Haines Jacci Rizzo Eileen Weber Class of 2013 Hunt Hendrickson Ann Hess Peg McGreevy Cathy Guzauskas Class of 2014 Mark Gibson Dan Lajewski Scott Richardson Gary Snyder Youth Representative: Chris Wright Meghan Ickes, Alternate

The Rev. Thomas Momberg, Rector fathermom@allsaintsmd.org The Rev. Jessica Knowles, Asst. Rector jknowles@allsaintsmd.org The Rev. Bruce Eberhardt, Assisting Priest The Rev. Everett Francis, Assisting Priest The Rev. Columba Gilliss, Assisting Priest The Rev. Lucy Hogan, Assisting Priest

All Saints’ Clergy and Staff All Saints’ Vestry

Carroll Howe, Music Director musicdirector@allsaintsmd.org Paul Kigenza, Asst. Music Director kigafrica@yahoo.com Katie Schwartz, Parish Administrator parishadmin@allsaintsmd.org Alyssia Gilbert, Administrative Assistant agilbert@allsaintsmd.org Christine Essey, Accountant treasurer@allsaintsmd.org