All Saints' E-news

There will be a Vestry Forum this Sunday, December 9, between services for all parishioners to attend to ask any questions regarding Vestry procedures. Updated information on Search Committee progress will be provided also.

Join the Team

All Saints' Flower Delivery team needs volunteers. If you wish to try this important ministry, please contact Lynne Slocum.

Clearlakes Concert Dec. 8 & 9

Magnigicat is being performed by the Clearlakes Chorale at St. Katharine Drexel Church on Saturday December 8th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday December 9th at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $15.00 adults and $10.00 children and can be purchased at Black's and Made On Earth.

Baptism Next Sunday

Next Sunday we will be baptizing Rowan Patrick Spera, 3 month old son of Patrick and Laurel Spera. Please remember to bring in items for his faith box.

Vacuum Cleaner Needed

The church needs an upright vacuum cleaner. If you have an extra that you would be willing to donate, please contact the office.

Missing Flower Holder

The Altar Guild is missing a brass flower holder. If you have it or know where it is, please contact the office.

The Longest Night of the Year

Worship Service

Thursday, December 20th, 7pm

First Congregational Church of Wolfeboro

Come for a quiet time of worship,

an intimate time of reflection.

For not all of us find it easy to be robust in our joy

this Christmas season.

Come and tenderly worship,

even in the midst of sorrow, fear,

disappointment, and anxiety.

We will nurture the dampened embers together.

Ted and Rev. Gina M. Finocchiaro will be officiating this service together.

Holiday Basket Drive for LIFE Ministries

WASR/Rotary are conducting their annual Holiday Basket drive to benefit LIFE Ministries Food Pantry on Friday and Saturday of this week. If they raise $35,000, an anonymous donor will provide a gift of an additional $20,000. Help us raise these funds for this important local ministry. Thank you.

Life Ministries Food Pantry.

First Nite Donations and Volunteers Needed

First Nite 2013 is fast approaching and we will again be having our Lasagna Dinner as a church fundraiser. Donations will be needed for the ingredients. We need volunteers for set up, servers and clean up. Lists will be put up next Sunday in the parish hall. Please plan on contributing in some way to this fundraiser. Also, spread the word about this event. Thank you.

- Sandi Johnson

Christianity After Religion Copies Available

Ted wants the congregation to know that more "Christianity After Religion" books are in and 4 books will be loaners so that anyone can borrow a book to read. Contact Donna in the church office if interested.

Pledge Cards

If you have not already done so, please pick up a pledge card from the table in the narthex. Thank you.

TOMORROW: Free Professional Portraits Available

Suki Brown, a member of the vestry from the Episcopal Church in Plymouth, NH, is teaming up with two other professional photographers to offer free individual/family photos for the holiday season. In addition, the HELP-PORTRAIT event provides snacks prints immediately available to take home. The photos will be taken at Pease Public Library in Plymouth from 10AM - 3PM. For more information, visit www.help-portrait.com

Silver & Brass Cleaning 12/18

Altar Guild will be having a silver and brass cleaning day on Tuesday, December 18th at 9:30 a.m. Please mark your calendars.

Coffee Hour How-To

Anyone interested in learning coffee hour for the 10 am service may contact kathleen codyrachel at 569-6204.

Senior Meals & Activities

Senior Meals & Activities is held each week here at All Saints in the parish hall. It begins at 10:00 am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Each meal includes soup, salad and dessert. Please try it for lunch.

"Friend" us!

Remember, All Saints is now on Facebook. You can 'like' us and stay informed about church goings on 24/7. We are https://www.facebook.com/AllSaintsWolfeboro

Our website also continues to add content and photos. If you haven't visited lately, stop by www.wolfesaints.com. There's even a link to the Enews!

Food Pantry Needs

Thank you for remembering Life Ministries Food Pantry. We welcome donations of non-perishable items. Please place them in the basket in the narthex. Other items needed are supplies for babies and mothers (diapers size 3-5, wipes, toothbrushes/paste, personal hygiene items, shampoo and clothing for children).

Activity Schedule for the Week

Sunday

2:00 p.m. AA Meeting

6:00 p.m. AA Meeting

Monday

10:00 a.m. Friends of Music

Mon./Wed./Fri.

10-2 Wolfeboro Senior Meals & Activities

Mon.- Fri.

7:30 a.m. AA Meeting

9-12 Preschool

Mon. & Thurs.

4:00 p.m. All Saints Strength Training Group

Tues. & Fri.

7:45 a.m. Step Aerobics

Tuesday

6:30 a.m. Women's Worship

10:00 a.m. Garden Club

1:30 p.m. Scrabble Club

5:00 p.m. Weight Watchers

Wednesday

1:00 p.m. Knitting Club

6:00 p.m. Table Tennis

Thursday

7:30 a.m. Men's Bible Study

10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist

10-3 Lord & Tailor

12:00 p.m. AOA Xmas Party

7:00 p.m. Dist 16 AA Mtg.

Friday

10-3 Lord & Tailor

Fri. & Sat.

8:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous

Saturday

10-1:00 Lord & Tailor Shop

10:00 a.m. AA Meeting

2:00 p.m. Sayon Camara Drum Workshop

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Rev. Ted Rice

All Saints Episcopal Church

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