All Saints Episcopal Church
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire |
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December 21, 2012 - Vol 3, Issue 51
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
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23 Carol Webb
24 John Peterson, Natalie Gardner
25 Natasha Moody, Luke O'Brien
26 Jason & Laura Lovering, Diane Booth
27 Ed & Jan Chandler, Elizabeth Rice
28 Peter & Kim Marshall
30 Wolfe & Kay Schmokel, Gene Clark, Sandra Ellis
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Ministry Assignments for Sunday, December 23rd
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Advent Candle Lighting
Sam & Spencer Kiley and Sarah & Curtis Heath
Altar Guild
Lorraine Crocker and Martha Cross
Ushers
Cindy Hess, John Foster
Lectors
Larry Smith (8)
Available (10)
Presenters
Anne & Jim Bullitt
Lay Eucharist Ministers
Jan Smith (8)
Pat McLaughlin/Dianne Wasmuth (10)
Greeters
Linda and Aldina Pacheco
Flower Guild
Louise Graham
Altar Flower Delivery
Pat McLaughlin
Coffee Hour
Jane Milligan (8)
Pageant Parents (10)
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Weekly Holy Eucharists
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Sunday
8 AM Holy Eucharist
10 AM Holy Eucharist with Choir; Christmas Pageant
Monday
4:30 PM Hymn Sing
5 PM Christmas Eve Service
10:30 PM Hymn Sing
11 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
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Advent Prayer
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A prayer to use as you light your Advent Wreath before meals.
Present,
coming,
and forever becoming
source of life and love,
may we awaken
ever more fully
to your abiding
grace.
By Judith Perry Carpenter
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Annual Pageant
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Our Church School Christmas pageant is this Sunday during the 10 am service. Don't miss it!
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Memorial & Thanksgiving Flowers for Christmas
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Remembering loved ones is easy at All Saints' this Christmas: Sign up on the list in the UnderCroft; call the Parish Office at 569-3453; or call Fenton at 569-4171.
Just let us know who you are, who you want to honor - and - if you want to say, why.
Examples:
In loving memory of Ana, one of the little girls killed in Connecticut, a cousin of my friend, Gabriel. (your name if you wish)
In thanksgiving for my grandmother, who taught me how to make peanut butter cookies. (your name if you wish)
Donations are only $10, and help us make the church beautiful when we dearly need it in sorrow and joy. The deadline for submissions is following this Sunday's services.
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Volunteer Opportunity
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There are two residents of Mountainview Nursing facility that are looking to come to service once a month. They are able to travel by car. If you are interested, please contact the church office or speak to Ted. Thank you.
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ECW Annual Meeting
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Join us for the Annual Meeting of the ECW which will be held on Wednesday, January 9th at 9:30 in the library. 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.
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Join the Team
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All Saints' Flower Delivery team needs volunteers. If you wish to try this important ministry, please contact Lynne Slocum.
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Senior Center Opportunity
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The Wolfeboro Senior Center has a volunteer opportunity. If you are interested, please contact Lynn at 515-1385 or 569-3832. Thank you.
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Vacuum, Stove & Mattress Needed
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All Saints is looking for a vacuum to leave in the boiler room for anyone to clean up after using our parish hall or other space. Ted is also looking for a stove and mattress in good condition for a woman in need. If you have one to donate, please contact the parish office or speak to Ted.
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All Saints' Schedule of Unlocked Doors
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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
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First Nite Donations and Volunteers Needed
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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
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Christianity After Religion Copies Available
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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.
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Pledge Cards
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If you have not already done so, please pick up a pledge card from the table in the narthex. Thank you.
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Senior Meals & Activities
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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. Please note: the Senior Center will be closed on Monday and Wednesday this week for the Christmas holiday.
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Food Pantry Needs
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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). |
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Activity Schedule for the Week
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Sunday
2:00 p.m. AA Meeting
6:00 p.m. AA Meeting
Mon.- Fri.
7:30 a.m. AA Meeting
Mon. & Thurs.
4:00 p.m. All Saints Strength Training Group
Wednesday
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
5:30 p.m. First Nite Committee
Friday
10-2 :30 Wolfeboro Senior Meals & Activities
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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All Saints e-News
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Rev. Ted Rice All Saints Episcopal Church
Phoebe VanScoy-Giessler Editor, All Saints E-News
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