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We would like to have more people involved in worship
We would like to include more people in the worship life of our community by compiling a list of names of parishioners who would like to bring the bread and wine forward to the altar at the offertory during the 8 and 10 a.m. services. This is a beautiful and easy ministry that we all may be part of. Anyone who can hold the bread box or the flagon (the large vessel with a handle and spout shaped like a pitcher that holds wine) can participate in this ministry. Parents and children, husbands and wives, family members and friends are welcome.
If you wish to participate, we can pair you up with another parishioner or you can sign with your partner or group already in place. Your name will be added to a schedule.
Please indicate what service you would like to serve at.
We are also putting together a list of names of parishioners who would like to bring the food basket forward at the offertory. Again anyone who can help to hold the basket can get involved in this ministry. Families and individuals are welcomed.
Please contact Pat Stelz aeinterim@att.net or leave a note in the collection plate) or Sandra DeFazio (860-274-5397).
Vinny Squared Play at Relief for Japan -A Night of Music
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NURSERY CARE – I have 3 people signed up for nursery care during the 10:00 service. Children in nursery care will come in at the peace when the Sunday children come in. I would like to have a few more people so that I can schedule at least 2 people per Sunday. Please see me if you are interested. Tammy Carissimi
OUTREACH
The Heifer Project will be beginning on 1/6/2012 – 2/21/2012. This is an Outreach program that is designed to help the hungry become self-reliant by proving them with the resources and training they need to lift themselves out of poverty. The mite boxes will be in the hallway. Contact Judy Bratt or Tammy Carissimi with any questions.
Lenten and Easter Opportunities
Sunday, February 19 – the last Sunday of Epiphany – since Ash Wednesday is February 22nd and traditionally we do not say “Alleluia” during Lent, at the end of the 10 a.m. service, the children will hide the Alleluia under the altar. This is a concrete way of including the children and helping them to learn the traditions of the Episcopal Church. On Easter morning, the children will find the Alleluia and we will open the service with a glorious “Alleluia. Christ is risen” with the response “The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia”.
Tuesday, February 21st– Shrove Tuesday -- pancake Supper @ 6.00 p.m.
Wednesday, – Ash Wednesday -- traditional Ash Wednesday service with the imposition of ashes at noon, 5:30 for children and 7:30 p.m. for adults. There will be a corn chowder meal beginning at 6 p.m. BEFORE the 7:30 service.
Sunday, February 26th – First Sunday of Lent – 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist.
Wednesday, February 29th @ 6 p.m. – Pot luck followed by the Lenten series “I Will with God’s Help.” This is a 6 week series that will be facilitated by different members of our All Saints’ community. We will explore and discuss the Baptismal Covenant.
Sunday, April 1st -- Palm Sunday – 8 and 10 a.m. services with Holy Eucharist.
Thursday, April 5th – Lamb Supper at 6 p.m. followed by the Maundy Thursday service of Holy Eucharist at 7:30 with washing of feet, stripping the altar and vigil.
Good Friday, April 6th – service with communion from the reserved Sacrament at All Saints at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 7th – Easter Vigil service @ 7:30 p.m. in the church – a one hour Easter Vigil service with communion that is designed for the young and not so young.
Sunday, April 8th – Easter 8a.m. and 10a.m. Holy Eucharist with music
Tag Sale
The Tag Sale will be held on Saturday, April 21st from 9:00
a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Coffee and Pastry will be for sale from 9:00 – 2:30 p.m. and
hot dogs and chips from Noon – 2:30 p.m. Any items you wish to donate may be
dropped off at the church starting Sunday, April 15th. All items
must be clean and in sellable condition. Remember, if you don’t want it, I do.
No exercise equipment please. Any questions, please call Charlotte Caesar.
CORN BEEF DINNER
Corned Beef Dinner is on March 10th from 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Meal will be served family style & dessert, punch, coffee & tea is also included. Price for adults is $12.00 & seniors & children is $10.00. Take out will be available Sign of sheet is in the hall for servers, clean up & bakers. Any questions, contact Tammy Carissimi @ 860-274-0222.
LENTEN SERIES
Beginning Wednesday, February 29th – April 11th, we will have a Lenten Series - “I Will with God’s Help” - This is a 6 week series that will be facilitated by different members of our All Saints community. We will explore and discuss the Baptismal Covenant. It will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a Potluck followed by discussion. If you are willing to pick-up parishioners who can’t or won’t drive at night, please sign-up on the Driver Sign-Up Sheet on the hallway bulletin board.