All Saints’ Episcopal Church
April 2011
The Bell Tower
Reisterstown Parish
A Letter from Father David For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Peter, and then to the Twelve. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles, and last of all he appeared to me. (1Corinthians 15:3-8)
Dear All Saints’ family and friends,
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Vision Statement: All Saints’ strives to be a place where people come to know Jesus Christ, are transformed to His glory, and become witnesses to God’s unchangeable word.
Are you ready for Easter? I mean “ready” in the sense that your heart is prepared to celebrate the greatest event in all of history–the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It’s not too late. Lent is not over and even more so we at All Saints’ are preparing services every day in Holy Week leading up to Easter. Someone once said that the only road to Easter is through the cross. We will begin that journey on Palm Sunday April, 17th.
Inside this issue: Letter from Fr. David
Very soon we will come together to celebrate Easter. This past winter has been long and cold and the beginning of spring hasn’t brought much relief. In a way I am glad we didn’t have an early spring as the weather has forced me to remain inside to ponder my inner spiritual life without the distractions that outdoor activities usually bring. I pray that your Lent has a productive season of digging deep into the wonders of God and has drawn you closer in your relationship to Him. The good news is that Easter is coming and we will celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord with hope, joy and enthusiasm.
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Evergreen
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Stewardship Corner
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Messages from God’s
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Easter Remembrance Form
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Announcements
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Calendar of Events
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Closing
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Our journey continues with services on Monday and Tuesday evenings at 7:00 where we will conclude our Wednesday night Lenten study by explaining and experiencing how our prayer book liturgies have changed over the years. On Wednesday (time to be determined) we will gather for our traditional Seder dinner to see how Jesus celebrated the Passover with his disciples. (If you would like to attend we need an accurate count so please either sign up at the church or call the office). Thursday we begin what is know as the Triduum, or three days of the passion. On Maundy Thursday we remember Jesus’ last night with his disciples giving them the New Commandment to love one another. The service concludes with the stripping of the altar as we watch with Christ on Good Friday. Good Friday services are at 3:00 and 7:30. We begin our Easter celebration on Holy Saturday with the Great Vigil of Easter at 7:30. Here we listen to the stories of God’s deliverance from the Old Testament, renew our baptismal promises, and celebrate the first Eucharist of Easter. I urge everyone to partake in as many of these services as possible and if you do, Easter will be more glorious than you could ask or imagine. See you in Church, Fr. David
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Evergreen Plan for Stewardship Update The Evergreen program is well underway. The letter writers recently attended a training session and are writing letters as we speak. Please keep these writers and our stewardship program in your prayers these coming couple of weeks. The parish family will receive their personal letters the week of April 10th. We will have our special ingathering of pledges on Sunday April 17th, Palm Sunday. Thank you all so very much for your support of this program. For the Stewardship Committee, David Waite
Stewardship Corner It is amazing what God's people can do when they put their hands together to do his work. The World Vision 30 Hour Famine is a perfect example of that. Through the amazing efforts of our Youth for Truth and the generosity of our church family we were able to touch folks around the world and in our own backyard with God's awesome Love and
“...the tenth Grace. Thanks to everyone for contributing their time, stuff and money to the effort. Oswald Chambers points out regarding our tithe, “The giving of the tenth is not a sign that all belongs to God, but a sign that the tenth belongs to God and the rest is ours, and we are held responsible for what we do with it.” I encourage all of us to go to God first in
everything we do; the Holy Spirit will help us discern the correct places to put the precious resources He has given us responsibility over. God Bless.
belongs to God and
Mark Bradshaw
what we do with it”
Children in the Parking Lot Recently, on two separate
crosswalks to the playground
see dangerous behavior in
occasions, young children
or have them accompanied
the parking lots please
were almost hit by passing
by an adult. The parking lot
address it immediately. The
cars in our parking lot. They
crosswalk and the lines which last thing anyone wants is an
were darting in between
define parking spaces will be
accident within our own
parked cars. This must stop.
repainted as early in the
family on our own property.
Parents of children under
Spring as weather permits.
Thank you.
high school age please talk to
Meanwhile, as an old African
In His and your service,
your children. Have your
proverb states: “It takes a
Erik Ewertz
children walk in the
village to raise a child”. If you
Sr. Warden
the rest is ours, we are held responsible for
- Oswald Chambers
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Page 3 Special Notes from God’s Older Children CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS If you are a caregiver the Baltimore County Department of Aging has support groups for you. Call 410-887-4724 for the one closest to you, or see the short list, to the right, of some of the caregiver support groups in the area.
St. Johns Hospital: 410-337-1109 They meet 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00pm in Chaplin’s office. Northwest Hospital: 410-601-9355 They meet 6:00pm-7:30pm. Call for the date
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Kernan Hospital: 410-448-6307 Call for time and date.
Jewish Community Services: 410-843-7306 They meet 1st & 3rd Monday 10:00 am or call 410-661-6720 for a once a month meeting time and date.
Health Screenings for Men HEART DISEASE
WHO NEEDS IT
Blood pressure test
All men, at least every 2 years
Cholesterol test
Starting at age 35, at least every 5 years.
DIABETES
WHO NEEDS IT
Blood sugar test
All men, talk to your doctor
COLORECTAL CANCER
WHO NEEDS IT
Fecal occult blood test
Starting at age 50, every year.
Flexible sigmoidoscopy Colonoscopy
Starting at age 50, every 5 years if not having a colonoscopy Starting at age 50, every 10 years.
Rectal exam
Starting at age 50, every 5 to 10 years.
PROSTATE CANCER
WHO NEEDS IT
Digital rectal exam Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test
Starting at age 50, discuss advantages and limitations of prostate cancer screening with your doctor
Put aside your donation for this year’s Rummage Sale It’s that time of year again to clean out closets and drawers. Please put aside your donations of gently used or new clothing and linens for the All Saints’ Rummage Sale. Beginning May 1, we will be accepting adult and children’s clothing and accessories (jewelry, shoes, purses, etc.) linens, lawn and garden items. The Rummage Sale is Saturday, June 4th from 9 am to 2 pm. Set-up is Wednesday, 6/1,
Thursday, 6/2, and Friday, 6/3, from 9 am to afternoon. Please sign up to volunteer. We can always use help to sort and display our donations on the set-up days and helpers on Sale Day. You can get in some shopping, too. QUALITY ITEMS AT BARGAIN PRICES! Contact Mary Thayer at 410-375-6326. Thank you, Mary Thayer
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Senior—Youth Dinner What: Senior Youth Appreciation Dinner
enjoy a time of getting to know each other before we eat a meal together. If you have come before you know what a wonderful time this is.
When: Saturday May 7th, 2011, 5pm to 7pm Where: Groff Hall, All Saints’ Church
God’s Older Children and the Youth Group are important groups at All Saints’, you all give so much of your time and energy to vital ministries at the church and we really appreciate what you do. Please come out so we can honor you. ...‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do There are several ways to let us know if you for one of plan to attend. There will be a sign up sheet in the least of these, you the church and in Groff hall, or call Dan did not do for me.’ Bolgiano at 410-833-5203, Jean Robinson at 410 -833-0700
Once again the Men’s Group is sponsoring the Senior/ Youth Appreciation Dinner. If you are 60 or older, you, your spouse or significant other is invited to All Saints’ for a wonderful dinner and time of fellowship alongside the youth of the church. We at All Saints’ have tremendous admiration for God’s Older Children and the Youth Group at the church. God loves you so much He was willing to give His Son so we, by believing in Him, can have eternal life. What a wonderful promise and future He has given us through our Savior Jesus.
Thank you and May God bless you. Dan Bolgiano
Come out and celebrate a wonderful time of fellowship and enjoy a great meal provided by our chefs. The doors will open at 4:45 and we will
EASTER MEMORIALS & THANKSGIVINGS FORM Given by:__________________________________ Phone: _________________ Select: {} Easter Flowers: $____________ Easter Memorials & Thanksgivings Remember friends and loved ones this Easter season by contributing to the purchase of Easter Sunday flowers or by giving to the Rector's Discretionary Fund.
SUBMIT THIS FORM WITH YOUR CHECK
{}
Payable to ALL SAINTS’ ALTAR GUILD (Notation Line: Easter Flowers)
Choose one: □ In Loving Memory of □ In Thanksgiving for Print Names: Use Christian names only Example: John and Mary Doe ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Rector's Discretionary Fund Payable to ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH $____________ (Notation Line: Rector’s Disc. Fund) Choose one: □ In Loving Memory of □ In Thanksgiving for Print Names: Use Christian names only Example: John and Mary Doe ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Please submit separate checks if contributing to both funds. Thank you.
ON OR BEFORE: Sunday, April 10, 2011
All Saints’ Episcopal Church 203 E. Chatsworth Ave. Reisterstown, MS 21136
Phone: 410-833-7000 E-mail: allsaints@verizon.net
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Page 5 Special Thank You Sincere thanks to everyone who prayed for me and my family during my mother's final months. There were several times when I really felt the protection and peace of God
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and I have no doubt that it was because of your prayers. Thank you so much. -Alden Phelps
NOTE FROM PARISH OFFICE: If your birthday or anniversary is not listed, we may not have correct information on file. Please provide the appropriate information to the Parish Office so we may update our records. Thanks! Special Anniversary
April Birthdays! Jeanne Morrill April 3 Estale Daniel April 4 Derek McNamara April 5 Steven Bosley April 7 Lynn Piette April 7 Joanne Raver April 7 Harlee Aker April 9 Bridget McNamara April 10 Laura Bosley April 11 Bonnie Bosley April 13 Jordan Trevorah April 14 Sarah Rogers April 15 Forest Stiltner April 17 Fred Craven April 20 Jason Bajkowski April 22 Steven Bajkowski April 22 Dick Daniel April 24 Raymond Overturf April 24 Todd Sommerville April 24 Meriam Shipley April 26 Carole Sacra April 30
Ray and Lois Overturf will celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 (313 Cherry Chapel Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136-1401)
Bill and Bobbi Hauck will celebrate their 5th wedding anniversary on Friday, April 22, 2011 (4461 Bartholow Road, Sykesville, MD 21784-9705)
Special Birthday Mrs. Meriam Shipley will celebrate her 83rd birthday on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 (4824 Hillock Lane Hampstead, MD 21074-3177) New Grandchildren Congratulations to Fr. David and Janet Stenner on the arrival of a new granddaughter. Madeline Jessica Kerner was born on March 10, 2011 to Julia and Christopher Kerner
Congratulations to Sally and Jerry Kalbach on the arrival of a new grandson Zachary Alexander Klopcic was born on March 21, 2011 to Mary and Tad Klopcic
Note from the Parish Office: If you know of anyone who will celebrate their 80th birthday or older– or who will have a 50th wedding anniversary or higher, please call the parish office to make sure we are aware of the information. Thank you.
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April 2011 Sun
Mon
3 11:00a Young Adults 12:00p Youth for Truth
Lent 3
Lent 2
Lent 5
Lent 4
Generation Gap Sunday 7:30p Alanon 8:30p A.A.
Tue
Wed
4 5 7:00p Prayer meeting, GH 10:00a Bible Study Prayer Room 7:00p NO Women 7:00p Men’s Fellowship 8:30p A.A.
Thu
6 6:00p Lenten Soup 7:00p Lenten Study 7:00p Youth Study 8:00p Choir Reh.
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Fri
Sat
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2 3p—Special Event Groff Hall
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Fr. David and Janet on Vacation Apr 7-12
10 11:00a Young Adults 12:00p Youth for Truth Frozen Balloon Bowling 12:30p G.O.C. 7:30p Alanon 8:30p A.A.
11 12 7:00p Prayer meeting, GH 10:00a NO Bible Study Prayer Room 7:00p NO Women 7:00p Men’s Fellowship 8:30p A.A.
13 6:00p Lenten Soup 7:00p Lenten Study 7:00p Youth Study 8:00p Choir Reh.
17 Palm Sunday 11:00a Young Adults 12:00p Youth for Truth
18 Holy Week
20 Holy Week
21 Maundy Thursday
Egg Stuffing/ Hunt
7:00p H.E. Church
19 Holy Week 10:00a NO Bible Study 7:00p H.E. Church 7:00p NO Women 7:00p NO Men’s 8:30p A.A.
6:30p Seder Dinner 7:00p Youth Study 8:00p Choir Reh.
6:00p Altar Guild Dinner 7:30p H.E., Church
26 Easter Week 10:00a Bible Study
27 Easter Week
28 Easter Week
7:00p Women/ FH 7:00p Men’s Fellowship 8:30p A.A.
7:00p Youth Study 8:00p Choir Reh.
7—9:00pm Chartley Homeowners’ Assn. GH
7:30p Alanon 8:30p A.A. 24 Easter Day 1:00p Rectory Open House 1:00p Youth for Truth prepare Egg Hunt 1:30p Egg Hunt 7:30p Alanon 8:30p A.A.
25 Easter Week Parish Office Closed 7:00p Prayer meeting, GH Prayer Room 7:30p Catonsville KC Board
14 10a-3p Franklin Garden Club, GH
1p-3p Prayer Shawl Workshop, FH
7:30p Catonsville Kennel Club
Lenten Soup and Study Every Wednesday Night March 16-April 13 6:00 pm
Sunday Services 7:45a Holy Eucharist (Quiet)
Easter Sunday Open House at Rectory 1:00 pm
16 8:30a All Saints’ SUPER Saturday (spring clean-up)
7:00p Vestry
Schedule of Special Events
Seder Dinner April 23, 6:30 pm
15 Bell Tower Deadline
9:00a Holy Eucharist (contemporary family) 9:15a Children’s School 11:00a Holy Eucharist (traditional)
22 Holy Friday 7a-3p G.F. Personal Prayer time, Church
23 Holy Saturday Easter Vigil (End of Lent)
3:00p G.F. Quiet Liturgy 7:30p G.F. Liturgy
7:30p Easter Vigil, Church
29 Easter Week
30 Easter Week 11a – 7p Shower Event, GH
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