All Saints' E-news

This 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.

Vestry Meeting This Sunday

There will be a Vestry meeting this Sunday, December 16, immediately following the 10:00 service. All parishioners are invited to attend.

Annual Pageant

Our Church School Christmas pageant is next week during the 10 am service. Don't miss it!

Join the Team

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

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.

All Saints' Schedule of Unlocked Doors

Sunday 7 am - 8 pm

Monday 7 am - 8 pm

Tuesday 6 am - 8 pm

Wednesday 7 am - 8 pm

Thursday 7 am - 8 pm

Friday 7 am - 9 pm

Saturday 7 am - 9 pm

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.

"We Need a Little Christmas"

Even Santa is feeling the pinch this year. A couple of his elves retired, so fulfilling all of the children's requests is difficult. Sue Benson from the Wolfeboro Welfare office is looking for temporary elves--or angels--to help Santa. Please consider adopting a local child or family this year; let 's make sure that our area children won't be disappointed on Christmas morning. No resumes to send, no tests to take--you will be hired on the spot! Call Sue Benson at 569-8151 for more information.

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.

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.

ECW Annual Meeting

Join us for the Annual Meeting of the ECW which will be held on Wednesday, February 7, at 9:30 in the Undercroft. We look forward to our first gathering of the new year, a meeting and election of officers, and a special program given by a representative of VNA-Hospice. All women of the church are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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

11:15 a.m. Vestry Meeting

2:00 p.m. AA Meeting

6:00 p.m. AA Meeting

Monday

7:00 p.m. Photo Club

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

6:30 p.m. AMTP

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

8:00 p.m AA Meeting

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Rev. Ted Rice

All Saints Episcopal Church

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