All Saints Episcopal Church
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire |
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March 29, 2013 - Vol 4, Issue 13
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
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31 Karen Hasselman, Bruce Beck, Bruce Robinson
1 Vladimir & Elizabeth Krainchich
2 Mary Williams
3 Dylan Donahue
4 Betsey Newcomb, Trista White
6 Fred Bender
7 Cassandra Rourke
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Ministry Assignments for Sunday, March 31st
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Altar Guild
Karin Hargy, Lorraine Crocker, Sue Harding, Linda Pacheco, Martha Cross, Carolyn Hoffmann
Ushers
Susan & Bill Lander
Lectors
Dave Haeger (8)
Louise Graham (10)
Presenters
Jacqueline & Mark McLaughlin
Lay Eucharist Ministers
Jan Smith (8)
Cate McMahon/Lee White (10)
Greeters
Available
Flower Guild
Easter Flowers
Coffee Hour
Available (8)
Available (10)
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| Greetings! | 
Bishop, The Rt. Rev. A. Robert Hirschfeld, led All Saints' Palm Sunday service last week. |
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Holy Week & Easter Services
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Holy Saturday: 7PM, Easter Vigil. Three 3 local churches participating in a wonderful bonfire, Old Testament storytelling, and a "ringing in" of Easter Sunday. See below for details.
Easter Sunday: 8AM & 10AM, Easter Celebration with choir at both services.
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| Great Easter Vigil | |
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During the early history of the Christian Church, most new members were baptized on Easter morning just as the sun rose. This was the origin of Easter sunrise services. What preceded those services for those being baptized was a long period of preparation and a night of prayer and fasting. Eventually, many church members decided to join in that long night of preparation and heard many of the biblical accounts detailing God's intention for Creation and humankind. They heard stories of how we went astray and how God called us back.
On the evening of March 30th, 2013, starting at 7pm, at All Saints' Church, 258 South Main Street, Wolfeboro, three local churches (St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, Sanbornville, The First Congregational Church of Wolfeboro, and All Saints' Episcopal Church of Wolfeboro) will offer a modern version of this wonderfully mysterious and joyful service in a way that is particularly available to children and families as well as to adults.
The service will start with a bonfire, a tradition added by St. Patrick of Ireland, continue with a candlelight procession into the darkened church where the ancient Exaltant will be sung. Then the stories of Creation, the Exodus and the Rising of the Dry bones will be told and enacted by storytellers. Water will be blessed and each child will receive a scallop shell, a symbol of new-life born from water. Then the lights will come on as everybody rings the bells--slay bells, dinner bells, school bells they have brought along for the occasion, shout "Alleluia" as we hear the story of the resurrection and begin the celebration of Easter with Communion. The blessing of the bread and wine for Communion will also be told as a story with all gathered around.
All who wish to be part of this service of worship, learning, joy and celebration are welcome.
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ECW/Lord & Tailor Luncheon
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The annual ECW/Lord & Tailor Luncheon is scheduled for Noon on Wednesday April 10th. By popular vote, we will be going to the Skylight Dining Room at Kingswood Voc-Tech. A sign up sheet with menu choices is posted on the bulletin board in the parish hall and at the shop. The cost is $15.00 per person. $5.00 of this is a tax deductible donation to the Culinary Arts Program. Reservation deadline is Friday, April 5th. All women of the church, and their guests, are invited to join us. For more information, please call Jane Milligan at 569-4330.
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More Photos of the Bishop's Visit
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Special thanks to Carolyn Sundquist for the great pictures!
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Kingwood Theater Hosting State Festival
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For the sixth year in a row, Kingswood Theater has been selected to perform its festival play at the State Festival. This year Kingswood is hosting the State Theater Festival on April 5-6 at the Kingswood Arts Center. Kingswood's play is Cyrano de Bergerac with an unusual gender twist as Cyrano is played by Gabriella Niconchuk, in love with Robert played by Michael Bloomer. Diana Aponte (niece of Linda Siracusa) plays Cyrano's friend, Christine, also in love with Robert. The play is directed by Scott Giessler. The community is invited and this is a wonderful opportunity to see a variety of excellent high school theater. For full details about the festival, visit www.nhetg.org or www.kingswoodtheater.com. There is also a poster in the undercroft with details about when the performances are. Kingswood will perform Saturday afternoon in the 2:20 block.
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National Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness month. CASA of NH is working diligently to take advantage of this campaign by using it as a vehicle to educate people across the state about the issues surrounding child maltreatment. There is some information posted on the bulletin board in the parish hall, if you wish to learn more.
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Delivery Team Needs Volunteers
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Lynne Slocum and her Flower Delivery Team are in need of more volunteers to deliver flowers to our homebound parishioners and friends. This can be done on Sunday or Monday. If you wish to learn more about this important ministry, please call Lynne at 569-6438. Thank you.
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Soup for Sale
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ECW's famous bean soup is available for sale, please contact church office.
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Drivers Needed
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Caregivers of Southern Carroll County is in need of drivers. This group is a non profit in town that provides rides for medical appointment to hospitals and doctors. You can choose how much or how little you wish to participate. You can also choose if you wish to stay local or drive longer distances. If you are interested, please contact Shirley Bentley at 569-3714.
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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.
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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
Monday
10:00 a.m. Wolfeboro Friends of Music
7:00 p.m. Photo Club
Mon.- Fri.
9-12 Preschool
Mon/Wed/Fri
10-2 Wolfeboro Senior Meals & Activities
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
1:30 p.m. Scrabble Club
5:00 p.m. Weight Watchers
Wednesday
1:00 p.m. Knitting Club
7:30 p.m. Women's AA Group-Children's Chapel
Thursday
7:30 a.m. Men's Bible Study
10-1 Lord & Tailor
Friday
10-1 Lord & Tailor
4:30 p.m. Search Committee - Library
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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