Weekly Services
~ Sunday ~- 8:00am, Morning Prayer / Holy Eucharist
- 10:30am, Organ & Choir / Holy Eucharist
- 5:30pm, Sung Vespers / Holy Eucharist
~ Wednesday ~
7:15am Holy Eucharist,
located in the Parish Hall,
in Fr. Wilkins's Office
ADDRESS:Church: 25390 Maddox Rd Parish Hall: 37497 Zach Fowler Rd
Mailing: P.O. Box 8, Chaptico, MD 20621
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Rev. Dr. Christopher I Wilkins, Priest-in-Charge ciwilkins@christepiscopalchaptico.org Office: 301-884-0644 Cell: 301-247-2482  Crystal Spranger, Parish Administrator Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10AM to 2PM Office Phone: 301-884-3451 Email: office@christepiscopalchaptico.org Vestry Members Robbie Loker, Sr. Warden Robert Oppermann, Jr. Warden Bill Dollins, Treasurer Betsy Franklin Julie Burch Sheila Hiebert Mike Oliver Jill Oliver Donna Gutierrez
Parish Leaders
Altar Guild:
Robbie Loker
Finance Chair:
Parish Life:
Shelby Oppermann
Registrar:
Stewardship:
Robbie Loker
Fundraising:
David Spranger
Friday-Night Sunday School
(FNSS) Coordinator:
Muriel Dollins
Building & Grounds Team
John Colton
Mike Oliver
Robert Oppermann
Greg Penk
Brad Reeves
David Spranger
Mark Topolski
Men's Night for
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Ladies Photos
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John & Karen Colton
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Hall Activities and Rental Information 
Hall Rental Availability www.christepiscopalchaptico.org/parishhallevents.html Book Your Event Today! ~ Wednesday ~ Holy Eucharist, 7:15am, Priest's Office Wine and Bibles, 6:30pm, ~ Every Thursday ~ Yoga 9 -10:15am & 10:30am -12:00pm Narcotics Anonymous Mtg, 7:00-8:00pm Historic Churches We are one, but not the only one. Whereas all modern churches look the same, each historic church is historic and intriguing in its own way. Other St. Mary's County .Episcopal Churches  | |
St. George's Episcopal, Valley Lee,
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St. Mary's Parish
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All Saints Episcopal, Avenue MD
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All Faith Episcopal,
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Church of the Ascension, Lexington Park, MD
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St. Andrews
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Diocese of Washington Bishop's Photo Journal The Bishop's Blog Letters & Writings Sermon To learn more about the Episcopal Faith, Please visit http://www.episcopalchurch.org/ The Episcopal Church Uses the Revised Common Lectionary. You can find it online at: www.lectionarypage.net/ It's good to stay up to date with the Daily Office and weekly readings.
The Daily Office from Mission St. Claire is available online and as an app for your Smartphone. We also have Forward Day by Day available in the church and at the parish hall, which is another way to keep up with daily prayer and Bible reading at |
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February 27, 2013
George Herbert
I assassinated a squirrel this morning.
I did not mean to. I was driving, not slowly, along Rt. 4, as is the case most mornings. He (she?) was one of those squirrels who gets into the bad habit of dashing into traffic meaning to cross the road, only to suddenly remember having left something cooking on the stove or perhaps the iron on, and turn around to head back the other way. Then, realizing that it must be something large and dangerous pushing all that air towards him (her?), such a squirrel scampers greenly in hugger-mugger until bump, bump, and the wheels go over, leaving a fresh-pressed breakfast for the ravens.
That is not a pleasant feeling. "Something is, pointlessly, dead because I am here," the soul cries out. And it is true.
Today's saint, the English priest and poet George Herbert, would've mourned such a thing for weeks. He would also have found in it new confirmation of human wanton sinfulness; the sad beauty of God's creation; and, over time, the soft, distilled grace of being freed from an intolerable burden. He would've done this in the secrecy of parsonage, glebe and parish church; in the warp and weft of his poems; and on his knees in prayer. He would not have indulged in misery, though, or reveled in his own sinfulness and flaws. He would've known, and written, that God's grace comes in chiefly as human maturity and wisdom, often in response to tragedy, accident, or wrong, and that it does not come cheaply.
Herbert has been for centuries the model for what an Anglican or Episcopal priest should be. Despite some modern whining about it, he still is. Deal. Herbert was, at least as the hagiographers have it, equally effective as pastor, priest and teacher, all on his own, to his religious community in Bemerton. He could do it all and made it look easy. What weaknesses or struggles he had people saw, if at all, as he worked on them alone or through his writings, and never out in the open or by endlessly emoting all over them or with them. He was self-disciplined to a fault, and never led aside by passions low or high. He was a good poet and a very good man. By the time he was my age he had been dead for three years.
To poets, everything they do that is worth doing in essentially poetic. To priests, everything they do that is worth doing is part of priestly ministry. For priest-poets, therefore, everything they (we) do that is worth doing is priestly and poetic at once. This is why, to such as us, precision with words, gestures, emotions, spiritual discipline and maturity, and well-informed insight are so important, and equally important. We have not been fully present to anyone or anything until we have considered it / them completely and newly, and found a way to make of the experience a comprehensive, perspective-changing shape, or form, in words.
No, this does not mean that we must knot and loop our words in triangles and trapezoids until our syntax shoots out grandiosity and the world is made new. It means, rather, that we must write, speak and think accurately and adequately of the way things are, the way things feel, the way things seem, and the way things ought to be. ("Things" here means not only things but people, relationships, moments, problems, opportunities, visions, and more.) We must do this as an artistic and spiritual discipline in the midst of the community(ies) to which we are most responsible and drawn.
Lyric, contemplative, self-scrutizing, precisian, responsible, devout, well-educated, tolerant, difficult, powerful, witty, principled, deep, lovely-these are the words people reach for to describe Herbert as priest and poet. His kept his church communities at peace in an age of deep religious contention and consternation. People drew closer to God and to each other because of how he lived and what he wrote. They still do.
Here's some samples:
Ah, my dear angry Lord,
Since thou dost love, yet strike;
Cast down, yet help afford;
Sure I will do the like.
I will complain, yet praise;
I will bewail, approve;
And all my sour-sweet days
I will lament and love.
Having been tenant long to a rich lord,
Not thriving, I resolved to be bold,
And make a suit unto him, to afford
A new small-rented lease, and cancel the old.
In heaven at his manor I him sought;
They told me there that he was lately gone
About some land, which he had dearly bought
Long since on earth, to take possession.
I straight returned, and knowing his great birth,
Sought him accordingly in great resorts;
In cities, theaters, gardens, parks, and courts;
At length I heard a ragged noise and mirth
Of thieves and murderers; there I him espied,
Who straight, Your suit is granted, said, and died.
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Liturgical Schedule - March 3, 2013
Third Sunday in Lent
Propers
1st Lesson - Exodus 3:1-15
Psalm - 63:1-8
2nd Lesson - 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Gospel - Luke 13:1-9
Holy Eucharist - 8:00AM
LEM - Robbie Loker
Greeters - John & Patti Harhai
Lector - Brad Reeves
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LEMs - Mac McGarity & Monty Wright
Greeters - Dan & Diana Donahue
Lector - Sheila Hiebert
Acolytes - Nick Oliver, Katherine Wright, and Leigha Gardiner.
10:30 Refreshments:
To Be Determined.........
Prayer & Eucharist (Vespers), Rite III - 5:30PM
Readings: Exodus 3:1-15, Luke 13:1-9 Please join us for this contemplative, peaceful worship service. March Altar Guild: Mary Simmons and Susan Tyner |
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Please Pray For
Please pray for the following parishioners: Clare Whitbeck, Chris & Bonny Moore, William Mattingly, Russell Maske, Rayetta McWilliams, Keith Owens, and Ed Moore.
Please also pray for: Richard Griffith - Colton; James McCarty, Judy Thomas - Rogers, Robert Whitlock - Donahue; Bill Armstrong - Baldwin, Marvin Miller, Carol Stockman, Dee Brooks, Greg Rumph - Penk; Henry & Melba Lauver, Chrissy Cliff - Moore; Michael Mulling, Grace Ann Guy, Irving Hall - Zantizinger; Claire Broadhead - Tyner;
April Sauerwein - Swann; Kay DesMarais - Edger; Dana Biacetti - Weston; Laura Wible - Cooper; Katherine Stormont - McQuilkin; Karli Trost, Janice Chearney - Sirk; Rose Kinnaman - Oppermann; William Turner - Derrington, The Reisinger Family, Shingo Yamamoto - Fitch; John Lawton - Burch; Rebecca Comp - Drumgoole; John Woodward - McGarity Deborah Schoenbauer - Rocheleau; Michael Montillo - Montillo; Louise Phillips, Ralph Horrell, and The Brizendine Family - Heflin.
Recently Departed: Rafaela Mesa - Jose Gutierrez's Mother
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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2012 Membership Growth
Baptisms: 3
Confirmations: 3
Received by a bishop: 8
New Members: 29 Members, 9 Families
Wednesday's Bible Study Average Attendees: 8
Friday Night Sunday School Participants: 36
Average Sunday Attendance: 90
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Announcements and Events
Wednesday's, Wine and Bibles This coming week we focus on the Didache (DID-a-kee), an early near-New Testament work that is also called the teaching of the 12 apostles. It almost made it into the Bible, but was, you might say, a bit too harsh even for those days. You may find it at earlychristianwritings.com, under "D". Come read and hear what some of our Christian ancestors thought, taught, and believed at the beginning. Wednesday at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall.
Foundations of Episcopal Identity - Why was Jesus Jewish? Who invented the catholic church, and are we part of it? The Church of England? The Nicene Creed? Whose ideas were they? Where is this See of Canterbury, and who lives there and why? Why do we have communion every Sunday? What is communion anyway? What is the meaning of this Book of Common Prayer, and why is it sometimes so hard to read? Who wrote it and why? These questions and more lie at the heart of our particular form of Christian faith and our Episcopal identity. If you're interested in exploring these and other related questions, please see Fr. Christopher, who's looking to start a new study group for adults and clever teenagers to ask and answer them.
SAINT PATRICK'S DINNER & MUSIC - SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2013
at the Parish Hall. Enjoy Corned Beef and all the trimmings. Live music, and great dancing. Tickets with a reservation are $15 each, and $20 at the door. Cocktails will be provided for a free will donation. Come out for an evening of dining, dancing, fellowship, and fun. Please R.S.V.P. to the office via email or call 301-884-3451. Accepting all major credit cards.
Frida y-Night Sunday School Welcomes You - Preschool to High School Ages! Friday, March 15, 22, & 28, 2013, 6:30 - 8:00pm. Family & friends are welcome. Contact us at the Office, or Muriel Dollins at 301-884-4710, if you are interested in participating or volunteering with this growing and vibrant program. To learn more, please visit
http://www.christepiscopalchaptico.org/Our%20Ministries.html
Annual Church Rummage Sale & Refreshments
On Saturday, April 6, 2013, 7:00am to 1:00pm, on Christ Church Parish Hall grounds. Proceeds from table rental and donations to the Christ Church Rummage Table will support ministry programs. Refreshment proceeds from drinks, breakfast foods, and baked goods will support our Friday Night Youth Program. Bring your own table and rent space - $25, or for space and a table - $30. Contact Crystal at mailto:office@christepiscopalchaptico.org or 301-884-3451, to rent your space. Mark Your Calendar Now! Rain or Shine!
 CAMP EDOW (Episcopal Diocese of Washington) - Save the date! For rising 4th-8th graders, at Lions Camp Merrick in Nanjemoy, MD; Sunday, July 28 - Friday, August 2, 2013. Cost is $500, scholarship application will be available. Get ready for a week of fun, faith, friends, activities, and memories with an Episcopal flair! More information visit www.edow.org/camp
Snow, snow, ice and snow - MIA. If it returns, use caution on both highway and byway. If these be iced or unclear and church time looms, stay indoors, pray for those who must be out in the wet cold, and maybe feed them hot cocoa or something stronger when they come inside to rest from their labors to rid of ice and snow the fields of the Lord.
On WARM - If you would like to volunteer at any of the host sites for the WARM program during this season or otherwise support the program, please be in touch with Fr. Christopher or the parish office to learn of the schedule of host sites and their various needs. Under new management, the program has strengthened its ability to safely and efficiently serve, during the chilly months of the year, those in our community who lack permanent housing. All reports indicate that the new, improved program is going quite well this season.
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Christ Church Cash Raffle
3 Chances to Win! Only 400 tickets sold!
First Prize - $2,500
Second Prize - $1,000
Third Prize - $500Drawing: June 14, 2013 (Flag Day)Tickets are $20.00 each
Contact Crystal at 301-884-3451 or via email , or David Spranger at 240-298-8310 to purchase a ticket. Tickets will be for sale at all upcoming Christ Church events.
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Christ Church Youth Birthdays in March
Alyssa Bolton - March 3;
Tyler Derrington - March 17;
Shawn Gregory, II - March 14;
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Community Happenings
Veterans Programs and Homelessness - Friday, March 8, 2013, 9:30am to 11:30am. Three Oaks Center requests the honor of your presence at a forum on veterans programs and homelessness, located at Southern Maryland Higher Education Center at 44219 Airport Road, California, MD. Please come to support us regarding this challenging subject to together we can develop strategies to strengthen our community partnership.
Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance is sponsoring a Contra Dance on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the Parish Hall. The doors open at 7:00pm and the dancing begins at 7:30. Admission is $8 for non-SMTMD members; $6 for members (band members are free). No fancy or outlandish clothing is required! You need to be comfortable, to move freely. There will be an ice cream social following the dance. For more information and directions go to www.smtmd.org.
Bishop's Bike Rides 2013 - Join Mariann Edgar Budde, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, and other cyclists in a series of rides around the diocese this spring and summer. The goals of these rides are having fun, getting healthy and connecting with the community and our bishop. Beginning Sunday, March 17, through June 15, 2013. For updated information visit http://www.edow.org/news-and-events/events/featured-events/bishop-s-bike-ride
Our Lady of the Wayside Food Pantry - just around the corner from us, is in need of the following items: Peanut Butter, Jelly, Hamburger Helper, Noodle & Rice Sides, Pancake Mix, Noodles, Mac & Cheese and Juice. Monetary donations are also accepted, and can be sent to the Parish office and will be forwarded to the Food Pantry.
Southern Maryland Food Bank - is in need of the following items: Canned Meat, Peanut Butter, Pasta, Fruits (canned or dried), Canned Soup & Vegetables, Sauces/Salad Dressing, Evaporated Milk, Powdered Milk, Oatmeal, Breakfast Cereal, Rice, and Beans (canned or dried). If you wish to donate money you can send your donations to: Southern Maryland Food Bank, P.O. Box 613, Hughesville, MD 20637. For every dollar donated, the Food Bank can purchase 8 pounds of food.
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Safeguarding God's Children
Christ Church, Chaptico
Saturday, April 13, 2013
9:30am - 12:30pm
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Child Abuse Prevention Training for Paid Full-time Staff and
All Who Work With Children & Youth
Safeguarding God's Children provides participants with the information they need to protect the children they know and care for in their personal lives and the ministries in which they serve. The program is based on the philosophy that if every adult can protect just one child, the will forever change one life. If we can all change one life, together we will make a difference in this generation of children.
In the Diocese of Washington, we want each of our parishes to actively protect their children and youth so that we may live into our baptismal covenant and to help them grow stronger in their life in Christ.
Who needs to attend?
- All paid parish staff members who have not completed a child abuse and sexual misconduct prevention of program in the last three years
- Any volunteers working with children and youth (including Christian education leaders) who have not completed a child abuse and sexual misconduct prevention of program in the last three years
- Anyone who wishes to learn more about how their parish can protect children and youth.
Please contact the Crystal Spranger if you are interested in registering, or helping with setup and cleanup.
Light refreshments will be provided by Christ Church Parish.
For further details visit http://www.edow.org/news-and-events/events/featured-events/safeguarding-god-s-children
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