Announcements for Sunday, May 7, 2017

1601 Pleasant Plains Road

Annapolis, MD 21409

www.st-margarets.org

(410) 974-0200

This Week’s Prayer List

FOR YOUR PRAYERS: Jack Hammond, Maggie Wilmore,

Amanda, Barbara Ridout, Jane, Tina, Joey Saros.

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: David Freund.

FOR LONG-TERM PRAYERS: Bailey Lynne, Lanny Ridout, The

Rev. Jane Hague, Peg Gledhill, B. J. Davidson, Kyle

Alton, Joyce Hall, Jane Bowers, Gina Cumberland, Dick

Tighe, Richard Gragg, Michael Brogan, Mary Greene,

Carol Saunders, Oakie O’Neale, Patricia Holmes, Carol

Ferguson.

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.

Emergency Pastoral No.

(443 ) 837-5463

If you are a newcomer to St. Margaret’s, please ask an usher or greeter for a Newcomer’s bag to take home with more information on St. Margaret’s programs and events. And please fill out a newcomer’s card located in the pews. You can put it in the collection plate or give it to clergy.

Prayer Requests — Please note:

We often “clean” our prayer list when names have been on for a

longer period of time. If a name has been taken off and you still

want them on the list, email info@st-margarets.org.

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

quest 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.

TODAY AT ST. MARGARET’S

BLUE JEAN SUNDAY

For those ready for our spring campus clean up to-

day, please meet up in the lobby of the formation

building after the 9 a.m. service. We will be working

until at least noon on various projects to spruce up

our campus and all helpers are wanted!

GODLY PLAY/ALTAR GUILD PARTNERSHIP

The children of our Godly Play classes have been

receiving lessons about the Eucharist, liturgy and

identifying objects used in the church service. To-

day, the children will help by acting as junior Altar

Guild members setting up for the 11:15 service as

well as helping the ushers, passing the offertory

plate and bringing up the elements during the ser-

vice.

SEEKERS CLASS TODAY

Join in a new book study for adults in the adminis-

trative conference room this morning during cof-

feehour (10:20 to 11 a.m.) They will be discussing

the book “The Great Spiritual Migration” by Brian

McClaren. All are welcome.

CHILDREN’S CHAPEL

Children’s Chapel is held at the 9 a.m. service for

children from ages three to second grade. Children

leave the nave during the sequence hymn follow-

ing behind the cross which will come down the

aisle and then go into the downstairs annex class-

room with the children 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). It is

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

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Children ages 3-18 are welcome to our Sunday

School classes during the formation hour of 10:15

to 11 a.m. Please ask an usher for assistance in

finding a particular classroom.

CONCERT THIS AFTERNOON

The Arundel Vocal Arts Society will hold their spring

concert at St. Margaret’s this afternoon at 3 p.m.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Have you seen our “Tot Spot?”

In the lobby of our Formation

Building on Sunday mornings

during formation and coffee-

hour, we set up a safe play

space for our youngest parish-

ioners to play with other tod-

dlers, giving young parents an

opportunity to visit as well. Join

us!

Monday, May 8

5:00-5:30 Spirit Singers

5:00-6:00 Arts & Crafts

5:30-6:00 Youth Chorale

5:30-6:00 Acolyte practice

6:00-6:45 Fellowship Dinner

6:45-8:00 Youth Group (Middle/High School)

6:45-8:00 Adult Formation Planning Session

We are still in need of volunteers for the following for-

mation programs for the next program year:

Godly Play Door greeters

Greets children, checks them in, assists the Godly Play

teacher with behavior management, serves snack and

helps clean up.

4th and 5th Grade Teacher

Greets students, teaches curriculum, and practices pos-

itive behavior management in class. Curriculum con-

sists of a video and lesson.

Middle School Teacher 6th-8th

Currently there are 3 middle school teachers that will be

returning next year (for their last year). They would like

to bring 1-2 other teachers on board that can commit

to learning this year and leading next year.

For more information, contact Jenelle Mejia, our

Director of Family Ministries, at

jenelle@st-margarets.org or call her at the office

(410) 974-0200.

Weed Warriors—We are looking for

volunteers to help us with keeping our

native plant landscaping looking

good. Please consider choosing a

week between now and October to

stop by the church and pull some

weeds (any time) Sign up online by

going to the church website homep-

age and look for the Weed Warrior

signup at the bottom.

F&F ADULT FORMATION CLASS

GET CONNECTED

WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT!

In John 16, Jesus tells his disciples he will leave

them soon, but that then the Holy Spirit will come

and lead them – and presumably us – to all truth.

How does this happen? What is the process?

What are the most effective ways to invite the

Holy Spirit to guide us? And if we hear what we

think is guidance, how do we know whether it is

from the Holy Spirit, CNN or our mother? And per-

haps more importantly, how do we block the Ho-

ly Spirit from our lives? Explore these questions

with Dave Boyce for four weeks in May. Sessions

will be held on Faith & Fellowship Mondays from

6:45 to 8 PM in Classroom E, until May 22. Sessions

will be interactive and experiential. All are wel-

come!

Summer Bible Camp 2017

Summer Bible Camp—

June 26-30

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Now Full—Taking Names for Wait List

To place your child’s name on

the wait list, please email Jenelle

Mejia, Director of Family Minis-

tries, at jenelle@st-margarets.org.

We will honor high school and college graduates at

our Bluegrass Mass on Sunday, June 4, at 11:15 a.m. If

you have a graduate you would like recognized,

please send their info (including where they are gradu-

ating and their future plans) to info@st-margarets.org

by May 30th. Their names and information will also be

shared in the bulletins that day.

Church Circle Singers presents

“A Love Everlasting”

concert at St. Margaret’s

Sat., May 27 - 7 p.m.

For tickets, go to

www.churchcirclesingers.org

St. Margaret’s Church Staff

The Rev. Peter Mayer, Rector The Rev. Jane Hague, Assoc. Rector James Fitzpatrick, Director of Music Elizabeth Radley, Senior Administrator peter@st-margarets.org jane@st-margarets.org james@st-margarets.org elizabeth@st-margarets.org Jenelle Mejia, Dir. Family Ministry Jeff Conover, Youth Ministry Leader Laura Tayman, Print & Digital Editor Harriet Newquist, Bookkeeper jenelle@st-margarets.org jeff@st-margarets.org laura@st-margarets.org office@st-margarets.org

“Big Tent” Meeting

w/ Presiding Bishop

Michael Curry

Saturday, May 12

7 p.m.—Goucher College

in Towson, MD

Free tickets available-

Get the link from the

St. Margaret’s website

St. Margaret’s Concert Series presents

Thomas Pandolfi, Pianist Saturday, May 13—7:30 p.m.

Tickets $20

Purchase by cash or check at the door

Purchase with credit card at

www.st-margarets.org

June Summer Luncheon:

June 7 — South River Golf Club — Noon

Tickets are $30 — Make checks payable to “St. Mar-

garet’s Church” with “Guild Luncheon” in the

memo line. Put in the collection plate or drop by the

church office by Tuesday, May 30th.

Dageno Girls Center Update

Sunday Forum — May 14 — 10:20 a.m.

Fellowship Hall

Located in Karatu, Tanzania, the Center is a

"design thinking and doing" residential entrepre-

neurial education center that supports roughly 150

girls. Since 2014 through our Endowment Grants

Program, St. Margaret's has helped them grow

from 50 girls packed into a five-bedroom house to

their new campus (a former school). In those early

years, St. Margaret's and an individual parishioner

that served as their initial Grants Liaison was their

primary funder. Come hear about their amazing

progress!

Whether you are a teacher, committee member, out-

reach volunteer, or musician, we need all of our volun-

teers to know how much they are appreciated! Please

RSVP with the number of family members who can at-

tend this event by May 10 to info@st-margarets.org.

Mark your calendar for our annual outdoor Bluegrass

Mass to take place on Sunday, June 4, at 11:15 on

the church campus. Our Third Sunday Band will lead

us in singing favorite old hymns and provide a very

festive musical service. Bring a lawn chair or blanket

for seating and enjoy worship with the bluegrass

sounds of the Third Sunday Band. A parish picnic fol-

lows where hot dogs and burgers will be provided.

Last Names A-M—Bring desserts

Last Names N-Z —Bring side dishes

Don’t Miss

May 21, 2017

Parish Hall

12:15 p.m.

Friendly Reminder for All Members of the 2017 Foyer Groups

All foyers members should plan to attend a spring get together Sunday, May 21 from 4-6:00 pm in the Parish

Hall. This is our time for all groups to connect, share food and discussion, and plan for next year. We are asking each

member to bring either a dessert, appetizer, or small plate food item to share. Beverages will be provided. If your

group has any pictures to share, we would love for you to bring them. We also ask for you to bring your thoughts

about what worked for your group this year and how could the process improve.

Office Hours

Monday—Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fridays closed beginning June 9th

Deadlines

Dragon Tales E-News– Monday afternoon

Sunday Announcements– Wednesday morning

Summer Spire Deadline—May 19

Annual Convention—May 11-13

Turf Valley Resort, Ellicott City

St. Margaret’s Delegates:

Charlie Lang, Maggy Cullman, Tom Wenz

The Rev. Peter W. Mayer

For the schedule, agenda items, and more, go

to: http://episcopalmaryland.org/diocesan-

governance/diocesan-convention/

Thursday, July 13—

2 p.m.

CTA Theater (on nearby Bay Head Rd)

All seniors (and any others) are invited to attend this show as part of a St. Mar-garet’ group.

Tickets $30 &

Non-refundable

Meet up at Cantler’s

afterwards for more fun &

fellowship!

Payment is due with your reservation. Deadline for or-

ders is June 9. Pay online on the website (under the Giv-

ing tab at the top) or by check in the collection plate

made out to “St. Margaret’s Church” with “Godspell” in

the memo line.

presents

June—August

For ages 2-9

Fun themes, water play,

field trips and more!

Please join us!

www.stmargaretsdayschool.org

Camp Allen Returns This Summer

Our annual week-long summer camp for the

residents of the Allen Apartments in Annapolis

will take place July 31-August 4. If you can vol-

unteer (both youth and adults) with your time or

talents, please let coordinator Sarah Hyde know

at smhyde@aol.com or at 410 280-6737.

Endowment Grants Program Awards $90,000

to Nonprofits Locally and Around the World

Our hardworking Grants Committee, with Vestry ap-

proval, recently awarded a variety of organizations

the funds for projects and supplies that align with our

mission of transforming lives through Christ.

For a complete list of awardees, go to our website at

www.st-margarets.org, click on the missions tab at the

top and find the “Grants” program link.

We thank our Grants Administrator Izzy Winn, our

Grants Committee members, and all of our grants liai-

sons for providing their time and expertise to this im-

portant annual missions effort.