Announcements for Sunday, December 11, 2016

1601 Pleasant Plains Road

Annapolis, MD 21409

www.st-margarets.org

(410) 974-0200

This Week’s Prayer List

FOR YOUR PRAYERS: Amanda Freeland, Carol Ferguson,

Marie, Michael, Debbie Remeikas, Nancy, Caroline,

Pamela May, Chad, Michael Steadman, Lanny Ridout,

Rebecca and Chas Lapp, Mike, Bill.

FOR LONG-TERM PRAYERS: Brian, Haley, Judith Conover,

Millie Stafford, Nancy Holmes, Dana Likko, Lisa Holly

Robbins, Olivia, Diane Rohm, Holly Newquist, Richard

Gragg, Michael Brogan, Jon Beard, Mary Greene, Win

Smith, Gordon Fink, Carol Saunders, Oakie O’Neale,

Suzie Clifton, Beth Crossman, Audrey Stover.

FOR THOSE IN THE MILITARY: Dave, Shelby, Staci, Christiaan,

Josh, Evan, Jon, Tom, Richard, Keith, Sarah, Chris, Jay,

James, Ross, Margaret, Philip, Jacob, Pete, Michael,

Tim, Ryan, Glen, Shaanel, Matthew, Steven, Daniel,

Heidi, Garrett, Joel, Justin, Joshua, Zachary, Conrad,

Jake, Kevin, Michael, Victoria, Amelia, Ben, David, Paul

and their families.

In Thanksgiving — We give thanks to God for the birth of

Allison Grace Steele Courtnall (parents Kyle Courtnall

and Nancy Clark) born on Dec. 1.

Emergency Pastoral No.

(443 ) 837-5463

If you are a newcomer to St. Margaret’s, please ask an

usher or greeter for a Newcomers bag to take home

with more information on St. Margaret’s programs and

events. And please fill out a Newcomers card located

in the pews. You can put it in the collection plate or

give to clergy.

Prayer Requests — Please note:

To add a name to the prayer list, please use our new prayer

request forms (purple) in the pews (to put in the collection

plate or give to clergy) or make a request on our website

using the “Prayer Request” button on the bottom of the

homepage.

From time to time, we will be updating our prayer lists. If you

don’t see a name that still belongs, please use the request

forms notated above or call the church office.

TODAY AT ST. MARGARET’S

GUILD POINSETTIA SALE DURING COFFEEHOUR

St. Margaret’s Guild will hold their annual poinsettia

sale during coffeehour in the parish hall. A variety

of gorgeous plants will be available so stop by!

WARM TREE — DONATIONS WELCOME

Our youth have put up a “Warm Tree” in the nar-

thex with ornaments that ask for specific donations

of needed items for identified youth at our local

middle school (i.e., hats, gloves, blankets). Volun-

teers are needed to purchase the described items

and return them in a bag with the ornament as

well. Items can be placed under the tree or in a

designated box in the parish hall.

CHILDREN’S CHAPEL AT THE 9 A.M. SERVICE

Our Children’s Chapel program for ages three to

six years takes place during the 9 a.m. service. The

children leave the nave during the sequence

hymn following behind the cross which will come

down the aisle and then go into the downstairs an-

nex classroom where they will hear a bible story

and enjoy music together before rejoining their

parents at the Peace.

NURSERY AVAILABLE

Children are very special to us here at St.

Margaret’s, and we have a lovely, newly refur-

bished nursery in our annex building that adjoins

our sanctuary (down a short flight of stairs). We

have experienced, loving professionals ready to

welcome our little guests from infants to age 3 from

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

STEWARDSHIP

We are STILL collecting Stewardship pledge cards

in today’s offering plate. Cards are available in the

church pews and in the sanctuary narthex. You

can also pledge online on our website under the

“Giving” tab at the top. Thank you for your gener-

osity.

ADVENT BOOK STUDY SESSION AT 10:20 A.M.

The Rev. Peter Mayer will lead a study session on

our Advent book “Awaiting the Already” during

coffeehour in the new fellowship hall this morning.

The book walks through the story of Christ’s birth as

shared in each Gospel. This morning, we will be

discussing Luke. Even if you have not read the

book, you are welcome and books will be on sale

before the session.

Sessions:

*Monday morn-

ings at 10 a.m. in the formation building with the

Rev. Jane Hague (Dec. 5, 12, 19);

*Monday evenings at 6:45 p.m. in the formation

building with Valery Weekly (same dates as

above);

*Sunday mornings at 10:20 a.m. in the fellowship

hall with the Rev. Peter Mayer (Dec. 4, 11, 18).

If books are still available, they will be on sale for

$10 in the Parish Hall on Sundays or you can or-

der at Amazon.com.

We’re using “Awaiting the Al-

ready” for our Advent study this

year. This book takes a tour

through the four Gospel narratives

that announce Christ's birth or

make way for his ministry. Readers

will discover what parts of the

Christmas story come from which

Gospel to prepare for a fresh expe-

rience of Christ in the past and the

future.

Advent Study 2016

Advent / Christmas 2016

A Blue Christmas

Weds., Dec. 14—3 p.m. Tea Reception follows

A reflective service for those experiencing loss, illness, anxiety or other challenges this season.

A Quiet Christmas

Wednesday, Dec. 21

7 p.m.

For those with busy schedules or holiday stress who need a quiet place to celebrate the birth of Christ, hope for all the world.

4 p.m.—in the Sanctuary and Parish Hall (Children’s musical prelude—contact James

Fitzpatrick if you have a child performer who wishes

to participate) *Childcare provided

7:30 p.m. — in the Sanctuary with choral prelude

*Childcare provided

10:30 p.m. — in the Sanctuary with choral prelude

10 a.m. — in the Sanctuary No childcare provided that day

Regular services resume—

7:30, 9:00, 11:15 a.m.

No Sunday School

Potluck Brunch 10:15 to 11 a.m.

Bring your favorite casserole to share!

Children’s Epiphany Pageant Costumed Rehearsal—Sat., Jan. 7, 9a.m.

Performance—Sun., Jan. 8, 10:20 a.m.

In the Parish Hall

Email Jenelle if you can help @

jenelle@st-margarets.org.

Announcements

Warm Tree — Help Local Teens This Christmas

Our youth group is working to provide 25 local boys and girls each with socks, a blanket, a hat and a pair

of gloves, for a total of one hundred items. We have a tree up in the narthex with ornaments specifying

what item is needed that we ask parishioners to take and purchase. You can leave your donation either

under the tree in the Narthex, or in a box we will place in the Parish Hall. Grab an ornament! Help a child

feel the warmth of your love! (Word has it that if they collect all 100 items by next Sunday, the Rev. Peter

Mayer will dress up as Elsa from the Disney movie "Frozen" to symbolize the warmth we are sharing with

these middle school kids! Who doesn't want to see that?)

Christmas Meal Baskets—Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed to provide a Christmas dinner for local needy families this season. The Missions

Commission will provide the hams; volunteers are needed to provide the fixings for the rest of the meal

and deliver it to the recipient a few days BEFORE Christmas Day. No cooking involved. Hams -or turkeys for

any who abstain from pork - will be available at the church on Sunday, Dec. 18, or by separate arrange-

ment. You will receive the name of your recipient and complete delivery instructions from coordinator Bar-

bara Marder If you can help, please contact her at 410-518-9978 or scubaesc@aol.com.

Christmas Caroling Next Sunday

All are welcome to join SMC families for our annual caroling day. We will be leaving after Sunday School

next Sunday and visiting shut-in parishioners. We will return for a youth Christmas party (middle and high

school students) afterwards. Drivers are needed. If you plan to attend, please let Jenelle or Jeff know.

Vestry Candidates Wanted for 2017

As three of our members rotate off in January, we are welcoming potential candidates who wish to be

considered for the vestry starting in 2017. The Vestry is the governing body of St. Margaret’s Church, with

each member elected at the January annual meeting to serve a three-year term. Interested parishioners

should contact our candidate liaison Ernie Tucker at est4@aol.com.

Upcoming Claggett Programs—Find out more at www.claggettcenter.org

Women’s Retreat Women’s Weekend Men’s Retreat

Jan. 13-15 Jan. 20-22 Feb. 3-5

Honor a Loved One w/Poinsettias & Wreaths @ SMC This Christmas

Parishioners are invited to make a donation to provide poinsettias or wreaths for the sanctuary this Christ-

mas season in memory of a loved one or in thanksgiving for someone special. These donations will be no-

tated in Christmas-related bulletins. Poinsettias cost $25 and wreaths are $45. Complete this form and

make checks out to “St. Margaret’s Church” notating “Christmas flowers” on the memo line. Purchases

can also be made by credit card on the church's website.

Deadline for orders is Sunday, December 18th.

Enclosed is payment for $__________________for _____________poinsettias and/or ______________wreaths

in loving memory of_________________________________or in thanksgiving of_______________________________

By:___________________________________________________________________________________________________.

End of Year Financial Giving—Notes from the Church Office Deadlines for contributions to be recorded for 2016 taxes are as follows:

*Stock or bond gifts will now credited to fiscal year 2017.

*Automatic drafts from your bank need to be scheduled by you no later than tomorrow, December 19. It

can take six to seven business days to process and then mail the checks to our office.

*We have to receive all checks by 2 p.m. on December 28 to meet processing deadlines.

*Any financial contributions of any kind that are received after 2 p.m. December 28th will have to be credit-

ed to fiscal year 2017.

Church Office Hours

Monday-Tuesday—9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fridays—9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Deadlines

Dragon Tales E-News—Monday afternoon

Sunday Announcements: Tuesday afternoon

Monday Evening

Activities

5:00 p.m. — Spirit Singers Rehearsal—Choir Room

5 to 6 p.m. — Playground Fellowship (must be chaperones)

5:30 p.m. — Acolyte practice — Sanctuary

5:30 p.m. — St. Margaret’s Youth Chorale — Choir Room

5:30 p.m. — Arts & Crafts — Parish Hall

6:00 p.m. — Fellowship Dinner — Parish Hall

6:45 p.m. — Adult Formation Study—Awaiting the Already

6:45 p.m. — Youth Group in Youth Room

6:45 p.m. — Motet Ensemble Rehearsal — Choir Room

**We are in need of help in the kitchen for prep & clean up**

Episcopal Church Anti-Racism

Training @ St. Margaret’s

Saturdays, January 14 & 21,

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland will host

the Episcopal Church’s current national Anti-

racism training program, “Seeing the Face of

God in Each Other” on Saturday, January 14

and 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. here at St. Mar-

garet’s. It is a required course for clergy and

lay leaders. The course is based on the Na-

tional Dialogue on Antiracism methodology

for the gradual development and understanding of the topic

through the use of both the mind and the heart. The two ses-

sions will strengthen the probability that knowledge and in-

sights gained in the first day of training will be reinforced on the

second day. You must register to participate. Go to the

homepage of our website at www.st-margarets.org to partici-

pate or go to www.episcopalmaryland.org.

Registration is still available for the school’s Winter

Workshop (a full or half day program) to be held on

Dec. 21 &22. For more information, go to the

school’s website at www.stmargaretsdayschool.org.

Year-Long Book Study on Bible Women — All Their Words & Why They Matter

An interactive, intergenerational year-long book study at St. Margaret’s Church

This fall, St. Margaret’s has launched a book study using the book “Bible Women: All Their

Words & Why They Matter” by Episcopal priest Lindsey Hardin Freeman. We will study every

woman who ever spoke a word in the bible and relate their circumstances and challenges

with our own experiences and beliefs. Join our Thursday morning class (9:15 a.m. )or our Bible

Women Facebook group (link on our website). We also meet the third Sunday of every

month. Next Sunday study session will be Dec. 18 in the conference room.

This Week at St. Margaret’s

Monday, Dec. 12

10am- Advent Book Study, Classroom E

5pm- Faith & Fellowship activities begin

6:44pm– Confirmation Class, Classroom C

6:45pm- Motet Ensemble rehearsal, Choir Room

Tuesday, Dec. 13

7pm- Brotherhood Mtg., Classroom C

Wednesday, Dec. 14

7:30am- Holy Eucharist

9am- Education for Ministry, Classroom E

10am- Staff Meeting, Classroom D

3pm- Blue Christmas/Tea Reception

Thursday, Dec. 15

9:15am- Bible Women Study, Classroom E

11am- Anne Brice memorial service

12pm- Archives Work Day, Archives Room

7pm- Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room

Friday, Dec. 16

10am- Guild Board Meeting, Classroom E

4pm- Piano Recital, Church

7:30pm- Alcoholics Anonymous, Parish Hall

#325to325 325 Days to our 325th Year

A daily post with an historical look at our

rich St. Margaret’s Church history

in celebration of our 325th anniversary

next October.

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