THE BISHOP IS ALSO COMING!!

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1 All Saints Episcopal Church NEWSLETTER VOLUME 16 NUMBER 1 FEBRUARY/MARCH 2012 FROM THE RECTOR: LENT IS COMING Lent is coming But before we get that far.. It seems like it has been a long time since our last newsletter because so much has happened. We have had Christmas in all of its glory. Thanks to all who made our celebration of Jesus birth so meaningful. We had, as usual, a really terrific pageant and Christmas Eve worship. The music was great. Thanks Carol and thanks to all who worked to make yet another Christmas so memorable. We also had our, dare I say, second annual concert given by the Hanover Barbershop Chorus followed by a spaghetti dinner. It was a really enjoyable night for everyone. Thanks to everybody who worked to make it so, especially Dick Davis and Frank Terhune whose melodious voices just thrilled us all! As the title states, Lent is soon around the corner beginning On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22. We will worship at 7:30AM, 12:15PM and at 7:00PM. Wednesday in Lent we will worship with the Lutherans as we have been for the last few years. (See the schedule below). THE BISHOP IS ALSO COMING!! QUIET DAY MARCH 24, 2012 On Sunday March 4th our Bishop, Nathan Baxter will be here to celebrate with us and to confirm six of our children. This is a big day for us so PLEASE make every effort to be there. We will also have our chapel blessed. The last time Nathan+ was here, it was not finished. Of course we will have a reception to follow. - Fr. Doug All Saint's Chapter of the Daughters of the King is once again hosting a Quiet Day for our parish during Lent. This is a time to step back from the busyness of our everyday lives for a morning of listening, meditation, reflection, and fellowship. Our leader and facilitator for the morning will be Debra Barton, a licensed Spiritual Director. She has been leading seminars, retreats, etc. for over 15 years and is Director of the Center for Spiritual Development in Monkton, MD. You will really enjoy being with her, listening to here & having her guide you into a closer relationship with God. The schedule is as follows: 9:00-9:30: Gathering and Coffee 9:30-11:30: Meditations and Reflection 11:30: Eucharist 12:00: A lunch featuring soups and breads Please make plans to attend and to even bring a friend for a very worthwhile and meaningful morning, followed by lunch. A sign-up sheet is in the church vestibule. Thank you very much! Sarah Terhune ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 890 McCosh St. Hanover, PA office allsaintshanover@gmail.com Rev. Douglas Smith, Rector home cell Susan Merfa Parish Secretary secretary.allsaintsec@gmail.com VESTRY John Gilpin, Senior Warden home Bob Simmonds, Junior Warden home John Copeland, Treasurer home 2012 COMMUNITY LENTEN SERVICES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29 7:00 PM All Saints Episcopal Church One Faith Pastor Terry McCarthy WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 7:00 PM St. Mark Lutheran Church One Baptism Fr. Douglas Smith WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 7:00 PM St. Paul Lutheran Church (Broadway) One Holy Meal of Remembrance Pastor Kirk Griffin WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 7:00 PM All Saints Episcopal Church One Body of Christ Pastor Terry McCarthy WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 7:00 PM St. Paul Lutheran Church (Broadway) One Hope of Resurrection Fr. Douglas Smith

2 PAGE 2 ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH FATHER DOUG IS OFF TO ISRAEL! On Monday, February 6th I will be flying to Tel Aviv for a 10 day pilgrimage to Israel. I will return on February 16th. I cannot possibly thank Sonja and David Alcon enough for sponsoring me through the Knights Templar of Pennsylvania. I will be representing my denomination and my adopted state on this journey and will be more than happy to tell every body about it when I return. Our group (there are 40 of us from across the whole USA) will visit lots of places, among them are, Joppa, Mt. Carmel, Megiddo, Capernaum, Nazareth, Bethlehem, Masada, The Dead Sea, Qumran (the place of the Dead Sea Scrolls), and of course Jerusalem. It is advertized as an immersion experience and we will be moving quickly. Obviously we will visit these places and we will also have lectures about them and why these places are significant beyond the obvious reasons. I will take many, many, many pictures (the wonder of technology and memory cars will allow me to take 5,000 pictures!) and I will bring back as much of this experience as I can. Pray for a safe journey. Father Doug WHAT IS A LAY MINISTRIES FAIR? Lay Ministry Fair -- Feb 19, between services and after the 10 AM service. What is it? Lay or layman refers to those of us who aren t ordained as is a deacon or priest -- in short, the whole congregation. Ministry, means at it s most basic, to minister to or serve others. That s what we all agreed to do in our baptismal covenant and confirmation. How do we do that? It depends on what gifts God has given us as individuals. Some of us sing, some of us volunteer in a soup kitchen, some of us serve on the Altar, some are good at organizing, and others are good at teaching. A lay Ministry Fair gives us the opportunity to learn about the various ministries that are already part of All Saints. Members of each ministry will be on hand to answer questions, pass out information, and give you a better idea of what, for example, the Altar Guild or the Property committee really does. The fair will also give you an opportunity to see where your skills are needed and to maybe start, continue, change, or expand your own ministry. Come check us out! Lay Ministries of All Saints Ministry Coordinator Ministry Coordinator Admin Office Sue Merfa Financial stewardship John Copeland Altar Guild Sarah Terhune Godly Play Coordinator Beth Smith Chalice/Acolytes Jody Barthle Healing Ministry Pete Hartman Music/Choir Carol Pierce J2A The Berwagers Coffee/Hospitality Sue Frey Nursery Jonna Bowker Daughters of the King Sarah Terhune Readers Nancy Briggs ECW Mary Slezosky Property Stewardship Bob Simmionds Provide a Lunch (PAL) John Gilpin Prayer Leaders Frank Terhune St. Andrews Society Mike Conroy/David Rahn Ushers Sunshine Ministry Sandy Gilpin Vestry John Gilpin DAFFODIL DAYS for the American Cancer Society Since its beginnings in 1913, the American Cancer Society has had the mission of eliminating cancer as a major health problem. The funds raised by Daffodil Days over the past 38 years have helped in this mission of preventing cancer, and saving more lives by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures and by fighting back. - ACS Daffodil Days of Hanover Committee Bob Hand American Cancer Society Daffodil Days order Sheet and description of varieties available is on the large table in All Saints entrance. Pleas Make your checks out to the American Cancer Society and complete the order sheet. Place your check in the envelope labeled for checks. The final order date is February 21st and all daffodils orders will be at All Saints, Sunday, March 25, Jeanne Marsh

3 OLUME 16 NUMBER 1 FOR YOUR REVIEW: ALL SAINTS ECW 2012 ADOPTED BUDGET Beginning Balance - January 1, 2012 $ All Saints Episcopal Church General Fund 3, Music Fund Education Fund Mission Fund J2A Fair Share 1, Rector s Discretionary Fund Altar Guild ECW Assessment Bishop s Discretionary Fund Diocesan ECW Meeting - Fall (travel and food) Book of Remembrance St. Barnabas Center for Ministry Hanover Area Council of Churches (Changing Lives Shelter) American Red Cross - Hanover Chapter Episcopal Home - Shippensburg Hospice of Hanover U.S. Fund for UNICEF Heifer International Golden Visions Hanover Hospital Special Needs Fund Advertising Easter Candy Supplies Christmas Candy Supplies Candy Boxes Postage Craft Expenses Prayer Shawl Episcopal Ministry and Yarn Seamen s Institute Yarn Donation to Knights Templar Hoy Land Pilgrimage Tour In honor of TOTAL EXPENSES $ V PAGE 3 ECW NEWSLETTER At the ECW annual meeting the following dates were set for the February and March: February 12 Easter Candy orders out March 4 Bishop Baxter s visit, pot luck dinner March 11 Easter Candy orders due March 13,14,15 Make Easter candy (9AM-4PM) March 30 (9AM-2PM)- Easter Bazaar March 31(9AM-12 Noon)- Easter Bazaar The ECW will be taking orders for Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough. There are several types of cookie dough that are available. Each bag is $8.50 per type, with 30 cookie dough balls in each. The cookie dough will be able to be picked up at the church on Feb. 19th. This is a fundraiser for ECW and we appreciate your support. As you see in the calendar, the Easter candy order forms will be in the vestibule on Feb. 12th. Please take the number of forms needed and return them by March 11th We will be recruiting our candy making elves during the week of March 13th, so be sure to block out that time on your calendars. We invite anyone who is interested to join the craft group that meets on Wednesday at 9:30AM in the church social hall. You do not need any special talents, just a pair of Willing hands. We have fun socializing with each other while preparing items for our upcoming Easter Bazaar. Several of us go out for lunch following our crafty time together. So come and join the fun. Mary Slezosky PASSOVER SEDER AT ALL SAINTS A Passover Seder will be offered Maundy Thursday, April 5th at 6:00 PM, followed by a service and foot washing at 7:30 PM. This will be a reenactment of the Passover Supper of our Lord. Participation will deepen understanding of the events that occurred on the evening before Jesus' crucifixion. A sign up sheet will be in the vestibule on Sunday, March 4 th. The deadline to sign up is Sunday, April 1st. Please plan to attend! Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 6:00PM. We will have our traditional pancake supper. This is the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Look for more information to come.

4 PAGE 4 BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES FEBRUARY & MARCH HEALING IN THE CHURCH ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH Feb 1 Feb 3 Feb 5 Feb 10 Feb 12 Feb 13 Feb 14 Feb 15 Feb 18 Feb 19 Feb 20 Feb 24 Feb 25 Feb 27 Feb 28 Mar 1 Mar 9 Mar 16 Mar 17 Mar 25 Mar 26 Mar 27 Mar 28 Mar 30 Mar 31 Bill & Joan Spooner Diane Rosborough David Churchill Donna Gaul Bob Rutters Teshana Harwood Bill & Nan Krebs Cheri Gichner Kaitlyn Frey Arne Hellstrom Jim Startzel Eric Hellstrom Pete Hartman Gail Conroy Dave Rahn Luke Frey Mile Conroy Joan Spooner Jocelyn Peter John Millett Doug Smith Meredith Hartman Mandy & Alex Rojas Amy Allen Greg Harewood Jeremy Frey Rob Miller David Alcon Barbara Washburn Ed Slezosky Dianne Furman Evan Cline Karin Peterson Trent Morea Katherine Peterson Devin Davis Betty Hughes Jeanne Osman Each Sunday during communion there are people available to pray with you for healing. By most people this is seen as a time to seek prayer when something terrible has happened to you or to someone you know. Of course this is true, but healing in the church is not only about curing a disease, of course this does happen also. Healing is a many Splendored thing. There is no person walking around who is not in need of some form of healing. We all have our issues and healing is intended to put us in a right relationship with ourselves and with God so that we are freed from those things that bind us. The changes that take place in us are not always conscious and we think a powerful force that, over time, moves us to that right relationship. It sets us free. It is at the heart of the promises of the gospel and we see more clearly and we hear more clearly as the Holy Spirit works on us. This is truly a wonderful experience and it is right here for everybody. It is not a one shot deal, but something that we really immerse ourselves in and experience as often as we can. So, as Jesus said, Come to me all you who are heavy laden and I will give you rest. and don t worry about what someone else is thinking, it is God that we are concerned with! Fr. Doug

5 OLUME 16 NUMBER 1 V PAGE 7 Feb 5 FELLOWSHIP OF PRAYER FEBRUARY & MARCH 2012 The Anglican Church of Canada; St. Andrew s. Tioga & St. Paul s, Manheim; Grace UCC; Ben & Diane Nathanson & Regina Osman Feb 12 The Church of the Province of Central Africa; Trinity, Tyrone & Paróquia da Ascensão, Guaimbe, São Paulo; Grace UMC; Scott Oster & Jeff & Debbie Peter Feb 19 Anglican Church of Central America; St. Francis, University Park, Penn State University & St. James, Mansfield; Hanover Church of the Brethern; Karin Peterson & Carol Pierce Feb 26 Mar 4 Anglican Province of the Congo; Church of the Good Shepherd, Upper Fairfield & Province of Cristo Rei, Registro, São Paulo; Homewood at Plum Creek; William & Claire Piltz and Thomas Banz The Church of England; St. Mary s, Waynesboro; St. John s, Marietta; Lohr s Memorial UM ; Dave and Beth Rahn Mar 11 Anglican Church of Hong Kong; St. Paul s, Wellsboro; St. Luke s, Mechanicsburg; Mt. Carmal Lutheran Church ; Tim & Sylvia Reed & Lois Revi Mar 18 The Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean; St. John s, Westfield; St. Bartholomew s United Church (ELCA); Alex & Mandy Rojas & Steven & Angie Ryniak Mar 25 The Church of Ireland; All Saints, Williamsport; Christ Church, Milton; St. David Lutheran Church; Jim Ryon and Eileen Schaeffer

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