Bulletin - St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Emmorton, MD

On the Calendar

Today We Welcome The Rev. Thomas Claggett

Tuesday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Office Hours

7 p.m. Mid-Week Eucharist in the church

7:30 p.m. Vestry Meeting

Wednesday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Office Hours

10:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist

11:30 a.m. Program

12 Noon 2nd Wednesday Luncheon

7 p.m. Choir Rehearsal

Thursday NO Bible Study

Friday 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Office Hours

Ministers for the Morning's Services:

8:00 a.m. Acolyte: Judy Whitaker

Reader: Jeanne Gettle

9:00 a.m. Ushers: Dale Pennington, Rob Cook

Readers: Tom Mitchell, Jen Leach

Eucharistic Minister: Jeanne Gettle

Altar Service: Natasha Herlinger, Isabelle Herlinger, Emma Jakse, Sean Jorgenson, Matt Butler

11:00a.m. Usher: Jim Wasson

Reader: Rita Gribbell

Altar Service: Bill Sedberry

Vestry: Hughes, Poole Next Week: Hale, Gribbell

Altar Guild: Pat Smith Next Week: Pat Poole

In Charity, your prayers have been requested for Esther, Gabriella, Stephanie, May, Dawn, Pam, Robert, Clarence, Winsome, Bette, Jill, Bette, Gus, Jackie, Ruth, Evelyn, Norma, Cathryn, Bonita, Matt, Susie, Chris, Leta, Neila, Barbara, Lauren Marie, Tina, Roger, Sr., Roger, Jr., Joyce, Angie, Tiger, Callie, Fred, Scott, Gary, Brian, Todd, Steven, John, Pat, Norma, Brian, Johnson Family, Susan, Tim, Deana, Josephine, Art, Virginia, Jeanne, Lee Ann, Lois, Harriet, Henny, Louise, Adi, Steve, Mary, Linda, Ginger, Ian, Camille, Maddie, Robert, Conrad, Eulala, Doug, Anne, Martin, Lou, Jacob, Cheryl, Bette, Steve, Margot, Alex, Sheril, Jacob, Cheryl, Margot, Robert, Madison, Ally, Pat, Robert, Brian, Robert, Tony, Mia, Jon, Pat, Suzanne, Mike, Stan, Cal, Caroline, Elisabeth, Margaret, Eugenia, Jackie, Jenny, Alexander, Beverly, Christin, Dona, Dee and all those who are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity. Add names through the church office, by e-mail to the office or the rector, or written on the list on the tract table.

Departed: Benjamin and Cynthia Schilling

Military Personnel: Jeff, Kevin, Lamont, Ron, Bob, Rodney, Pat, Tommy, Russell, Andrew, Claudell, Kristopher, Mathew, Douglas, Jonathan, Mark, Scott, Mark, Christin, Joe, Mike, Todd, Jason, Rick and for those who offer their lives in the service of our country and especially for those who go in harm’s way.

The Flowers at the Altar are given to the Greater Glory of Almighty God and in loving memory of Benjamin and Cynthia Schilling by their family and friends.

The Church: Church of the Redeemer, Baltimore; St. David’s Church, Baltimore; Episcopal Appalachian Ministries Committee; St. Mary’s Sunday School, Pre-Kindergarten Class, John & Elaine Sweaney, Instructors.

Second Wednesday Lunch November 11th

Church service 10:45 a.m.

Program 11:30-12N

Lunch ($2.00) 12N

Speakers for this Month are Peg Niland and Harry Webster from The Harford Land Trust

The Young Adult Group has rescheduled the trip to D.C. for Saturday, November 14th. We will be meeting at the Parish Hall at 9:00 and carpooling to the metro where we will then head towards the National Mall. Most of the museums and attractions in that area have free admission including the Museum of American History. Please sign-up on the tract table or contact Sarah Hale at 410-615-2693 or sarahhale@verizon.net if you are interested in going or have any questions.

The Women of St. Mary’s have 2-Year Calendars (2010-2011) available for sale for the cost of $2.00. They are on the tract table at the rear of the Church and there will be some also in the Parish Hall. There are four designs available and they make nice gifts. Questions: Sallie Parker, 410 838-3677

Looking Ahead

Salvation Army Christmas Project

1) We need small toys for 50 Christmas stockings - games, puzzles, crayons, coloring books (can be rolled) dolls, cars, personal items, school stuff, stuffed animals, etc.

2) Also we need shirts for school size 4 to 16. Sweat shirts, flannel shirts, polos, t’s broadclothe, etc. Collection dates 29 Nov and 13 Dec. Watch the bulletin for further directions.

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Christmas Luminary Sale Light up your walkway on December 24th or for an evening holiday party. Boy Scout Troop 973 is selling Christmas luminary kits for $10.00 each. A kit contains 20 candles, 20 white bags, and sand. To order a kit, see one of the scouts in the lobby on Sunday, Nov. 8th or Nov. 15th from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Orders can be picked up at St. Mary’s Church, Sat. Dec. 5th from 11:00–2:00 p.m. or Sun. Dec 6th from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Questions call Lynn Breiner 410-838-2038.

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Beginning November 16th, you will have the opportunity to go online and offer your responses to the questions on our Parish Survey. Watch for your Authorization Letter in the mail. It will be mailed tomorrow 11/9. If you have no computer access, you can arrange to respond to the Survey either by using a computer here at St Mary's or on paper by calling the Office.

Advent Workshop Sunday, November 22, 2009 from 2 – 4 p.m. All of St. Mary’s is invited to attend. Each child from the Beginner’s class through the 12th grade class will be divided into age groups with at least three (3) age-appropriate crafts to make. Of course we will begin with the ever popular gingerbread person. The adults (high school graduates and up) will make the family Advent Wreath (one wreath per family, please). Sign up sheets are in the back of the church and on the table in the Fellowship Hall. We need to know how many are planning to attend, so we have the correct number of supplies. Questions? See Mrs. Mary Jane

Rectory Repairs Update:
The church wardens are in the process of developing a "preliminary cost estimate of repairs" for the purpose developing the 2010 church budget. This current cost estimate is at $61,200. We stress that this is only a "preliminary" cost estimate for budget purposes only. Once the 2010 church budget is approved and we know what monies are available and when these monies can be utilized we will then get bids from contractors for a more accurate cost estimate. There will be certain scope items that we will have contractors perform and other items that we will request support from the congregation. We are in the very early stages of this work and we will continue to update the congregation as we move forward and as the budget develops. If there are any questions please feel free to ask.

Open dates available for volunteers to host Coffee Hour – check the schedule in the kitchen. It is a wonderful opportunity for you to meet and match those appreciative faces with names. It is great time for fellowship. Coffee and tea are the must items. Edible treats are appreciated. You can individualize it … celebrate a birthday, holiday, anniversary or other event … and you get to bask in the accolades! Co-Hosts are welcome! (Any questions ask Rita Gribbell or Jill Wiggan.)

The Ministers:

The Churchwardens Aaron Mullenax, Dave LaBarre, Dave Brackett

The Treasurer Jen Leach (interim)

Associates Ana Jakse, Jim Richmond

The Vestry

Office Manager (Vestry Registrar) Jeanne Gettle smcoffice@erols.com

Hours Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9am - 3pm

Fax: 410-569-3695 Phone: 410-569-0180

WebMaster: Marv Egolf webmaster@saint-marys-emmorton.org

Worship: Sarah Hale ‘10, Margaret Diem ‘11

Christian Ed: Pat Poole ‘11, Rita Gribbell ‘11

Property: Bill Graham ‘10, Tom Care ‘09

Finance: Robin Young ‘10, Jay Hughes ‘11

Community Relations: Doug Jennings ‘09, Dave Wehberg ‘09

Fellowship: Jill Wiggan ‘10, Jen Leach ‘09

Director of Christian Education: Mary Jane Shafer

President Women of Saint Mary's: Amy Parker

Director of the Altar Guild: Sallie Parker

Master of Acolytes: Dick Schwanke

Organist, Choir Director: Joan Barnett

Junior Choir: Bette Scarborough, Linda Anthony

Pastoral Associate: The Rev’d Donald W. Belcher amatuk@aol.com

Cell: 1 443 677-7806

Rector: The Rev’d Wm L. Smith saint-marys@erols.com

Rectory: 410-638-0297

Office: 410-569-0180

SUNDAY SCHOOL ROOM ASSIGNMENTS - Currently on vacation

	CLASS		Room
	Beginners	Robin Jorgenson, Noel McDonald	9A

	Pre-School	Nina Bushnell, Wendy Wright	9B

	Pre-Kindergarten	Elaine Sweaney, John Sweaney	8

	Kindergarten	Nina Mullenax, Matthew Butler	11

	1st Grade	Sarah Hale, Shannon Sweaney	7

	2nd Grade	Mary Moses, Erin Moses	6

	3rd Grade	Lisa Scarborough, John Scarborough	1

	4th Grade	Pat Poole, Donna Smith	2

	5th Grade	Yuri Butler, Susan Keller	3

	6th, 7th 8th Grade	Vicki Idzik Pam Butler	5

	9th, 10th Grade	Barbara Youngman	12

	11th, 12th Grade	Dick Schwanke, Jeff Youngman	16

	Adult Bible Study	Jay Hughes	Library

	Adult Forum	Fr. Bill	Great Hall

	Jr. Choir	Bette Scarborough, Linda Anthony	14

Open dates available for volunteers to host Coffee Hour in the new year. Edible treats are appreciated. You can individualize it … celebrate a birthday, or anniversary or other event … and you get to bask in the accolades! Co-Hosts are welcome! (Any questions ask Jen Leach or Jill Wiggan.)

Regarding the Services:

A sitter and aides for pre-school children are on duty in the educational building (lower floor) during the 9 AM & 11 AM services.

The 8:00 a.m. service is The Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer 1928. Books are on the small table at the rear of the church. The service begins on page 67 and follows consecutively. The collect and lessons are printed elsewhere in the bulletin.

The 9 & 11:00 a.m. service orders are printed in this bulletin. Both are taken from The Authorized Book of Common Prayer. Music for the services, unless otherwise noted, is from the Hymnal 1982. Both of these books are in the pew racks. Page numbers for the prayer book and hymnal are printed in the Order of Service. The Propers (the collect for the day and the lessons) are printed in full elsewhere in this bulletin.

Regarding the Receipt of Communion: All those who are baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, who are in good conscience, and who recognize the presence of Christ in the Eucharist are invited and encouraged to come forward and receive the Holy Communion. We receive in both kinds (bread and wine) the host in the hand and from the common cup. Intinction (the dipping of the host into the cup) is an acceptable practice. If you wish to receive neither from the cup nor by Intinction, simply cross your arms on your chest, the chalice bearer will pass you by.

To receive a Blessing: Those not wishing to receive the sacrament, younger children and those not baptized, may come to the rail to receive a blessing. They should kneel, fold their arms across their chest, and bow their head.

Saint Mary's Church is an historic building on the National and Harford County Registers of Historic Places. Modern conveniences and facilities are located across Saint Mary's Church Road in the Educational Building.