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“Let us go forward in Christ's name as a community of faith; to grow in faith through worship, witness and love for one another and our neighbor”
— St. Anne's Mission Prayer
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St. Anne's Episcopal Church is a vibrant, energetic, optimistic, fun, and loving community of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington located in Upper Montgomery County, MD. As Episcopalians we believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We are descendants of and partners with the Church of England and the Scottish Episcopal Church, and are part of the third largest group of Christians in the world.
We believe in following the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world.
Ours is a legacy of inclusion. We aspire to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being. We believe that God loves you – no exceptions.
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Forces all over the world cause people to be be “bent and broken” and unable to stand up straight; relegating them to the margins of society. As Jesus saw the woman who had been bent over from an ailment for 18 years, we, as Christians, are meant to see those whom the world causes to be broken and bent over and are meant to help them stand up straight. Liberating them and at the same time liberating ourselves from what binds us. Listen to last Sunday's sermon by clicking the image.
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Did you pick up a Green Beverage bottle by accident?
Last Sunday one of our parishioners had a green Contigo sitting in the parish hall. There was a similar one on the table but unlike his it had the original labels still on it and was filled with water - where his had coffee. Please check to see if you picked it up by accident - thanks!
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Stewardship is a year round event! This is why we support our church.
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Stewardship 2020 - Living Our Mission
September 15th our 2020 giving campaign begins
As we get ready to begin our Living Our Mission Giving Campaign for 2020 here is some information you may find helpful, adapted from Dave Ramsey, a leading and respected personal money management expert.
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
Three big principles of any solid financial plan are to save, spend, and to give.Most people forget about the giving part, though, because they think mostly about saving and spending.
But giving—specifically tithing—is just as important. It softens the heart of the giver and frees their soul from dependence on money. You’ll never walk away from giving feeling bad! Giving comes in many forms, with your tithe being the most important, because it’s a biblical mandate.
What is a tithe?
Let’s start with the basics. Simply put, the tithe is the first 10% of your income that should be given to your local church. It’s strictly measured in money, so you can’t replace it with giving your time or your talents. The Episcopal Church holds that each of us should be moving towards the giving of the tithe.
What's the difference between a tithe and an offering?
A tithe is an amount (a percentage of your income) and an offering is anything given beyond that, but not in place of the tithe.
After you’ve tithed, you can give in other ways: Giving a cash offering to your church above and beyond the tithe, giving money to a charity you support, giving to a friend or neighbor in need, or giving of your time or talents. Not only does giving of your money or other resources generate good in the lives of others, it also generates contentment in your heart.
Why Tithe?
The tithe was not put into place for God’s benefit—He already has everything He needs. He doesn’t need our money! (And "our" money is already His anyway.)
Tithing is an act of obedience and should be given freely with pure motives. In other words, we give without expecting anything back in return. And it teaches us to be good stewards of what God has given us.
Tithing was created for our benefit. It teaches us how to keep God first in our lives and how to live unselfishly. Unselfish people make better spouses, friends, relatives, employees and employers. And they usually have better finances. God is trying to teach us how to prosper over time.
Ultimately, it is a decision between you and God, but without your support the community we call St. Anne's can not live our mission. Please begin to prayerfully consider how you will honor God and support your community of St. Anne's.
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Music Notes
The choir is delighted to welcome our newest members, Hugh Mace and Cheri Leffler.
This Sunday, Kristie Taylor and Kim Hill will be playing a wonderful handbell duet of Amazing Grace. Mark Trombone will be singing the American folk hymn Jesus Died on Calvary’s Mountain.
The Vocal Choir will be returning to its regular schedule next week, with rehearsals on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Our own, very talented talented, Joan Ward, made fantastic new scapulars for the choir. You may have seen them last spring. She made blue scapulars that we wear on regular Sundays and white ones that we wear on special Sundays. Here is Joan modeling the scapulars ... (See attached photos).
Like to sing? Be like Hugh and Cheri and come join us for a rehearsal on a Thursday evening and give us a try. We rehearse every Thursday starting at 7:30 p.m. Not sure or have questions? Talk to Rachel, our Organist/Music Director or any member of the vocal choir on Sunday. We especially need sopranos and altos.
Bell Choir – Want to know what it feels like to play the bells? Now is your chance! After the 10:00 am service Steve Mullen will be available in the choir area to talk to you about bells and demonstrate bell playing. You can even have a go at playing a bell. Come join us and find out what it’s all about. We need more Ringers so that we can play three octaves pieces.
+++Steve
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Men's Fellowship and Study Group
All men of St. Anne's are invited to gather together for a time of fellowship and study Friday Evenings. The Men's group will resume their meetings on Friday, Sept 6. Meetings are held at the offices of Reed Owens, located at 9701 New Church Road, Unit A, in Damascus. More information will follow next week!
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St. Anne's Book Club: Books and Brunch!
The St. Anne's Book Club will meet on Saturday, September 7 at 11 a.m. at Karen Mullen's home for books and brunch. All are welcome.
Please RSVP to Karen Mullen at karen@skmullen.com by Wednesday, September 4 if you can attend.
The book: Educated, by Tara Westover
And looking ahead…
Date: Saturday, October 12
Time: 11 a.m.
Place: Carolyn Mills's home (25105 Silver Crest Drive, Gaithersburg)
The book: Where the Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens
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Update on Lib Cain
Lib continues to do well and has enjoyed the calls and visits from her St. Anne's Family.
She says the best time to call is before or after supper, around 4:30 or 7:30 PM. They usually do PT mid-late morning and she likes to sleep after lunch.
She can not always get to the phone so try again later if she doesn’t pick up.
Her strength is coming back slowly and her constitution remains strong although she is still eating lightly.
The Villages
9701 Veirs Drive, Room 3218
Rockville, Maryland 20850-3414
Main phone: 1-301-424-9560
https://www.thevillageatrockville.org
Directions:
https://www.thevillageatrockville.org/get-directions/
Her phone number is 1-301-354-4585.
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Interested in the Spirituality of Aging? OR
Would you like to guide those who are aging in their spirituality?
Then join us for an info night on the Sightlines program.
- Sunday, October 20, 2019
- Church of the Ascension in Gaithersburg
- 5pm - 7pm
- Leaders: Our own Eugene Wright and Susan Walker (diocesan SIGHTLINES coordinator)
- Heavy snacks, constituting a light supper, on hand. EDOW will order and pay.
- All welcome to learn more about SIGHTLINES: lay and clergy, friends, community folks. No charge!
- Announcement/registration portal coming late August. Meanwhile, spread the word
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Need Help with Your Realm Profile?
Kristie Taylor has volunteered to help you during coffee hour learn and/or update your information so you don't miss any information! She will be available beginning on Sunday the 8th of September.
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Our first community Concert of the Season!
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2019 - 2020 Community Concert Series Season
September 8, 4:30 p.m. Redwine Jazz Band. We are very pleased that New Orleans-based jazz clarinetist Ben Redwine is bringing his New Orleans jazz traditions back to Maryland for an appearance at St. Anne’s. Redwine is respected as a leading jazz clarinetist for his exceptional sound and authentic interpretations. Known for his technical prowess, bassist John Previti, is a recipient of the Washington Area Musicians Award for the best musician in the metro area. Guitarist Tom Mitchell, who studied European Gypsy guitarists and has a long affiliation with Louisiana music, will provide rhythmic, melodic accompaniment and vocals to the band. The trio has played together for more than 10 years.
November 10, 4:30 p.m. Kim Weitkamp, storyteller. Kim Weitkamp is a storyteller at the top of her craft. She can be described in many ways---speaker, storyteller, humorist, singer and songwriter. She blends humor and heartache, seriousness and silliness, and links them together with music in her stories. She performs for tens of thousands of people a year, nationally and internationally, at festivals and theaters. She keynotes for Forbes companies and boasts a mantel full of awards. Kim is always creating and recording new material and producing award-winning albums. Her stories are memorable and easy to enjoy. Come to experience her talents for yourself. THIS CONCERT IS RESCHEDULED FROM THE SNOW CANCELLATION IN FEBRUARY 2019.
December 15, 4:30 p.m. The Heimat Quartet. A classical Christmas. The string quarter features Patrick Shaughnessy and Aubrey Holmes on Violin, Ivan Mendoza on Viola and Brendon Phelps, cello. The quartet recently debuted at Carnegie Hall and made their European debut in Hamburg, Germany in 2017. They have performed in South America and Canada and as well as at numerous universities and conservatories. From 2015 to 2017 they were the String Quartet-in-Residence at Western Reserve Academy in Ohio. Each player brings a wide array of experience and energy to the group…”a quartet that both takes music seriously and enjoys it…sincere…vivacious”.
March 15, 4:30 p.m. Lilt and Culkin School dancers. St. Anne’s is continuing our very popular St. Patrick’s Day celebration by offering performances from the marvelous duo, Lilt, and from award-winning dancers from the Culkin School of Traditional Irish Dance. Tina Eck on flute and tin whistle and Keith Carr on bouzouki, tenor banjo and vocals have been playing and recording award-winning traditional Irish music together since 2009 in the U.S. and abroad. They are extremely popular performance musicians in the Washington, D. C. area. Tina and Keith are also both well-known teachers of Irish music. You will hear jigs and reels, polkas and hornpipes, and an occasional slow air or song. The dancing and music will have you tapping your toes and clapping your hands.
May 3, 4:30 p.m. Shenandoah Run. Formed in Washington, D. C. in 2011, Shenandoah Run is a nine-member folk ensemble that showcases the spirited sounds of traditional Americana, along with the occasional country, bluegrass and contemporary folk. The band delivers a lively mix of music, vocals and styles. They provide top-notch musicianship and soaring harmonies, all done in pursuit of their vision—keeping folk music alive and fresh. Guitars, percussion, bass, fiddle , banjo and vocalists deliver a rousing mix of music that will make you think of everything from Patsy Cline, to Simon and Garfunkel or the New Christy Minstrels. This is a show for music lovers of all ages and a rousing end to St. Anne’s 2019-2020 Community Concert Series.
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SAVE THE DATES
Three important events happening this Fall that we will either need your help on or want you to attend!
- September 14, 2019 - Clarksburg Recycles Event
- September 28, 2019 - Women of St. Anne's Day Retreat
- October 5, 2019 - BLESSING of the ANIMALS - Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational Park
- October 6, 2019 - Bishop's Visitation - Time to show off all that we are!
- November 8-9, 2019, Christmas Bazaar
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St. Anne's and Congregation Or Chadash to offer joint program this February
Rabbi Allison Kobey, of Congregation Or Chadash, the local synagogue, and Father Lee have agreed to hold a joint program with dinner on two Wednesday's this February, the 5th and the 19th beginning at 7:30. The program will focus on LGBTQ+ sensitivity, inclusion, and understanding. The details of the program are still to be worked out. If you are interested in being a part of the planning please see or email Father Lee.
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If you are a regular attender or member of St. Anne's and are not part of REALM - please sign up!
How do I start? Follow a few simple steps.
If you haven’t received an invitation to join Realm yet:
- Visit https://onrealm.org/saintannesdamascus to set up a Realm login. You will see a link to register now, if you do not already have a login.
- You can also download Realm Connect for your mobile device, visit http://onelink.to/connectapp to download the mobile app.
- Your Realm login works on your home computer and on your mobile devices, so when you sign into Realm, use the login you created in step 1 for the computer or the app.
- Check to make sure that we have your address and other personal information entered correctly under My Profile. If anything is incorrect, you can change it.
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Planning Travel? Enjoy a Vacation knowing you are helping St. Anne's at the same time.
Did you know Fr. Lee's spouse, Daniel, owns his own travel company, Bellissimo Travel? Bellissimo Travel specializes in Tours (escorted or independent), cruise vacations, and specialty itineraries! Basically any type of travel!
If you book through Bellissimo Travel, they will give 10% of the earned commission back to St. Anne's.
Contact Bellissimo Travel through their website BellissimoTravel.com or by calling Dan at 301-798-3344.
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Invitation to the HeartSong Workshop
One of Bishop Mariann's favorite Spiritual Musicians
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