Summertime….And the Living Is Easy…. All Saints’ Church

The Episcopal Parish of All Saints’ Church & St. George’s Chapel N E W S L E T T E R The mission of our parish is to help make the love of God more widely known in our community and in the world. www.allsaintsandstgeorges.org Summer 2019

SAVE THE DATE Interim Rector’s Report: July 11 & 18, 25 August 1 & 8 The 11th Annual Summer Organ Recital Series, 12:15 pm , Summertime….and the living is easy…. All Saints’ Church

July 20 - Community Sing Along, Or so it seems during these times of long days, vacation, and heavy traffic 4pm, All Saints’ Church wherever you go. Yes, it’s a season unlike the others where it’s thought less August 10, 300th Anniversary Tea work is done and more time off is taken. But God doesn’t take time off for a 2 pm, St. George’s Parish Hall season. And neither do we.

August 17 - Celtic to Classical Concert, I’ll be busy monitoring a couple things: how the new services (Enriching Our 7pm, All Saints’ Church Worship at 9:30 and 10:00, and Rite II at 8:00) are going, and what can we as September 15 - Parish Picnic, Christians offer from these ports of call, namely All Saints’ and St. George’s 12 noon, Camp Arrowhead Parish.

September 20 & 21 - U.S. Army First, the new liturgical services. Enriching Our Worship (EOW) was created Chorus Baritones, 6pm, All Saints’ Church in 1997 to provide additional resources to assist worshiping communities wishing to expand the language, images and metaphors of God used in September 27 - Spaghetti Dinner, worship. Some of the language uses descriptions other than the traditional 4:30-6 pm, St. George’s Chapel images of God in masculine terms which have been a part of liturgical prayer. One of the considerations was to use prayer that is both masculine and PARISH OFFICE feminine when referring to God. 18 Olive Avenue Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 At the 8:00 service at All Saints we will use Rite II during summer instead of Parish Phone: 302.227.7202 Rite I. The new form updated the language we use in 1979 and made the Parish Fax: 302.227.7085 service more ‘modern day.’ We will continue the service without the music in [email protected] honor of the time considerations of our congregation.

The Rev. Mariann Babnis The other piece of business that I’ll be addressing this summer is the extent Interim Rector [email protected] of people doing ministries from All Saints’ and St. George’s. You have a tremendous supply of people who are involved in the various ministries of the The Rev. Eunice Dunlap Assistant Rector church: altar guild, Eucharistic ministers, ushers, breakfast makers. There [email protected] are folks involved in the activities not so closely related to the churches but to

Aprile Incitti the communities: Christmas festival, dinners, the labyrinth, and so forth. That Parish Administrator is a wonderful God-infused existence for these churches.

[email protected] Yet there are still plenty of people who attend our services but have not Jackson Borges become involved in any of these many ministries. It’s time to change. As an Parish Director of Music & Organist Interim Rector it’s my job to make the churches where I serve to be a model [email protected] for the new rector coming in. I would like to get your support for doing just that Cynthia Hyland, by volunteering for a new position. Many people have done what they do for Housekeeper so long that it’s just a ‘job’ for them. We need new folks to help out and make The Rev. Deacon Susan Phillips these ministries truly special! Ralph I. Daub, Verger Ann Ameigh, , Sr. Warden So don’t be surprised if someone taps you on the shoulder, like me, and asks Stuart Burgh, Jr. Warden you to try something new in our parish. Or, if you’d like, just come talk to me Joseph Cascio, Parish Treasurer or Mother Eunice about what you’d like to offer to the Lord.

God’s peace be with you, Rev. Mariann Spiritual Reflections by Mother Eunice

Our Beautification Project Those of you who have been down to All Saints’ Church in Rehoboth have noticed there is a “beautification project” that is ongoing. All the flora and fauna which sat unpruned for years came out to reveal some major structur- al problems that had to be repaired. In time, professional landscapers will come in and re- plant low maintenance flora and fauna which will be watered by a new irrigation system so no one person will have to keep vigil over its daily watering. In time, the grounds at All Saints’ will look beautiful in a new way, trans- formed by all the hard work that went into its repair and restoration.

We too, at All Saints’ and St. George’s are in the midst of a beautification process. The difference is, our beautification project is an inside job. I maintain that human life is a school for the soul where we hopefully grow up into a deeper likeness of the mind of Christ, or if one is not a Christian, into Buddha nature or likeness of God. The job is just as messy and out of control as All Saints’ has looked in the last few weeks. We have to dig up all the old rooted prejudices, anxieties, resentments, controls and ego-centered interests within our hearts that have become old habits/patterns of behaviors, and which the news media actually affirms! We have to make amends when it doesn’t cause more harm, and then we have to make a daily new beginning on living life with a more positive and life affirming outlook and attitude. It takes a lifetime and nobody does it perfectly. Every life experience is able to teach us something, even if it is solely a lesson in how Not to behave. Many times there are scripture passages that teach us this lesson. These are the lessons that as Mahatma Gandhi summed up as “An eye for an eye only leaves the whole world blind.”

Aside from the personal individual beautification project, All Saints’ and St. George’s is also undergoing a communal beautification project as the Rector Search Committee and Vestry assess who we are as a faith community and wrestle with what kind of permanent clerical leadership we might need in the coming years. And as much as we fight it, beautification is really just a word for change, a word that traditionally strikes fear and dread in the heart of many faith communities. The truth is we need an ongoing beautification project on both an individual and communal basis. That’s why we’re all getting up early on Sunday mornings to come to church when we could be sleeping in.

So the next time you see or hear the term “beautification project”, let it be a reminder that God is not done transforming any of us. The only thing that can stop God is our decision to say no to God in the form of no to change. Conversely, if we say yes to God, all things are truly possible and our transformation into the mind of Christ, into our true Christ nature, is inevitable. The hid- den gift in being able to say yes to God, yes to change, is that we will grow more gracefully into old age and die a holy death without a lifetime of anger, fear and resentment on our deathbed, but God always gives us a choice. I choose to grow. What will your choice be? Mother Eunice +

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry with the Parish Vestry at the Bishops’ Reception. Music Notes Jackson Borges The Episcopal Church is chock full of a wide variety of liturgies, special services, prayers, service settings, etc. This summer, our parish is offering a Compline Service, lead by Yours Truly. Services of Compline are Thursdays at 7pm on July 11 & August 15 at All Saints’ Church and July 25 & August 29 at St. George’s Chapel. Since deciding to offer this beautiful service, I have had a lot of questions about it, mostly “What exactly IS this service?”. I thought I would offer a little explanation. A regular day in the Episcopal Church consists of four offices or divisions of the day during which specific prayers are said. The four offices of the Episcopal Church are Morning Prayer, Prayer during the Day, Evening Prayer, and Compline. Compline is derived from the Latin term completorium, meaning “completion,” and consists of the opening sentenc- es, the confession of sins, the psalms and other Bible lessons, the canticle of Simeon, and prayers, including a ben- ediction. It is a simple, short service, usually about fifteen to twenty minutes in length, which can be led by a layper- son, and is very beautiful in its emphasis on quiet and silence. Typically, Compline is the last act before one goes to sleep, and lends itself very well as an introduction to meditation and self-inspection and introspection. While there are options within the service for congregational hymn singing, our Compline services are chanted a cappella, meaning no other instruments but our own voices support the service. If you have not experienced the service of compline, you are warmly invited to attend this wonderful service. I hope to see you there! ------Jackson

Parish Members & Friends that attended Jackson’s Washington National Cathedral organ concert. Susan’s Short Sharings by Deacon Susan Phillips We welcome summer and the glorious blessing of light. We are rich with light; we are loved by the sun. Let us empty our hearts into the brilliance. Let us pour our darkness into the glorious, forgiving light. For this loving abundance let us give thanks and offer our joy. Amen. Michael Leunig (1945- ), Australian cartoonist, poet, and cultural commentator. Australian Living Treasure, National Trust of Australia - 1999.

Mental Health Ministry

You had to be there! You all were in someway! On July 2nd, we had a spectacular Americana Celebration with many new people - both guests, staff, and parishioners. For a warm summer evening, the hall was filled with loving people from age 1 to the 80's sharing God's love with great food, laughter, joy, and merriment. There was singing and dancing. One of my great joys is how it all comes together with people at the moment doing what has to be done. Somehow after the "entertainment" and our guests, now friends, are on their way, I return to find many people loading into my car decorations, "costumes", music etc. and a snack. Somehow the room has been left as found and the kitchen cleaned. Thank you, thank you to all who attend and to those who support in other ways. We are truly doing God's work in our world by ministering to those who are marginalized and misunder- stood.

On Sunday afternoon, September 29th, we will sponsor NAMI-DE's Hope on the Boardwalk (A Mental Health Awareness Walk & Remembrance at Rehoboth Beach and All Saints' Church with the Camp Rehoboth Chorus Ensemble).

Don't Close Your Eyes To This Delaware Opportunity To Finding Mental Health And Addiction Care Lt. Governor Hall-Long and Behavioral Health Consortium Unveil Campaign Designed to Reduce Deaths and Break Stigmas Related to Mental Health and Addiction

Campaign design focused on increasing awareness of resources and ensures that no one struggles alone

Christiana, Del. (May 6, 2019) – The Behavioral Health Consortium, under the direction of Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long, unveiled the first-phase of its public health communications campaign on Monday, May 6 at The Christiana Mall. The campaign aims to help Delawareans struggling with mental health challenges or addiction connect with resources and support services that can change, and save, their lives. “Approximately every 22 hours we are losing a Delawarean to a fatal overdose. We all know someone who is affect- ed by mental health challenges or addiction, and each day we feel the impact that they make on the well-being and future prosperity of Delaware,” said Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long. “We have to take measurable action if we want to reverse these disheartening statistics, and start saving lives. The bottom line is no one has to struggle alone.” The campaign’s powerful message, Mental health and addiction don’t discriminate. We have the resources to help.” Support is available now for anyone struggling with mental health or addiction: Visit HelpIsHereDE.com. Call 800-652-2929 in New Castle County. Call 800-345-6785 in Kent and Sussex counties. Thrift Shop News Lynn Brittingham

The 300th Anniversary of St. George’s Chapel continues to be a mind-boggling celebration. Mere words are not available to help describe such an accomplishment. In 1719, our nation was not even born. According to the website Thought Co., Tea was only introduced to the American Colonies in 1715 and in 1720 the three largest colonies were Boston, Philadel- phia, and New York City. The Alamo was not erected as a mission until 1722. Think about that, our own St. George’s Chapel was erected before the Alamo. Just imagine for a moment what those days must have been like. A big congratulations to everyone involved. A very inspiring time! So much to be thankful for. However, this year there is another significant anniversary celebration. This September, The All Saints’ Parish Thrift Shop will have its 25th anniversary celebration. Twenty-five years of helping those in need. It has been a great ministry. In the early days we were a lot smaller, today we have grown to over 15,000 square feet. We are still looking for a new location so we can continue with this important ministry. (Check out current articles in the news that mention “BeachWalk”. There is information on our current location of the shop and what the developer is planning for the future). Every month we give significant amounts to charities so they are able to help our local communities. We also make contributions that help All Saints’ Church, St. George’s Chapel, Church Administration and the Churches Outreach. We recently also helped fund the new landscaping project at All Saints’ Church. We have challenges ahead but we are making a difference in the lives of many people.

Speaking of celebrations, several of our volunteers just returned from the Washington National Cathedral. They were as excited as a 3-year-old on Christmas Morning. They had just attended the organ recital performed by our own Jackson Borges. I hear it was impressive and the Cathedral was all inspiring. Congratulations to Jackson on a fantastic perfor- mance.

One more celebration is our new Assistant Manager Mary Albert. She has been a great addition to our staff. With her past experiences of managing other thrift stores she has enabled us to make some wonderful changes in some of the departments. We look forward to the assistance and the knowledge that she brings to our shops. We have also hired a helper on our delivery and pick-up truck. We have now filled in the summer staff vacancies. Finally, like I have done so often, I must recognize how vital our Volunteers are to our Thrift Shops. I would again encour- age anyone to consider giving a little of your time and talents to help us out. I recently came across this prayer for volunteers which seemed so appropriate.

For Those Who Volunteer in Church Thrift Shops Everlasting God, strengthen and sustain all those who volunteer in our church thrift stores; that with patience and understanding they may love and care for your people; and grant that together they may follow Jesus Christ, offering to you their gifts and talents; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (Adapted from Sharon Ely Pearson from the Collect at a New Ministry, Episcopal Book of Common Prayer)

Have a Great Summer! Lynn Brittingham, Manager

Rector Search Committee News

After completing the Congregational Assessment Tool (“CAT”) survey, we held all-member community meetings in both churches. After presenting the CAT results, we discussed seven key questions, the last of which was “open ended” and asked for additional input. The answers were helpful and insightful. We are now using them to draft our parish “profile,” which the Diocese and the Office of Transition Ministry (“OTM”) in New York will use in beginning our search. Recently we met with the Rev. Martha Kirkpatrick, the new diocesan Canon to the Ordinary, who expressed her and the Bishop’s vision for a transparent and open search process. Pray for the Committee as we move forward.

Paul Hurdle, Co-Chair Rector Search Committee Treasurer’s Notes Joseph Cascio Greetings, The first six months of our financial year are nearly complete. Plate and Pledge Revenue are down thus far for the year. We appreciate your continuing pledge support. I should have six month reports in July.

Please consider supporting our Camp Arrowhead Scholarship Program. We are down this year in donations. This is a great program supporting our youth.

Since Easter, our Landscaping Committee has worked on our Beautification Project. You have seen much change! Our attempt is to maintain and beautify our property. Soon, you will see a major transformation! We have encountered a few “bumps in the road” which has added to my stress level! Thank you to Aprile, Rutland, Stephen and Gloria for their support.

We hope to beautify our parking lot in the future. Please contact me if you have any questions. Faithfully, Joseph Cascio, Parish Treasurer

Outreach

An Outreach Committee meeting was held on April 25th. The following disbursements were approved and subsequently approved at the May Vestry Meeting: Immanuel Shelter $1,000 CRC (Community Resource Center) $ 750 Crisis House Garden $1,500 EMM (Episcopal Migration Ministries)/Good Friday Fund $ 750 The Way Home $1,000 Deacon Discretionary Fund $ 250 Cape Henlopen ESL $ 500 Lucky Dog (Thrift Shop Vol Bequeath) $ 250

*Total $6,000

----Joseph Cascio

St. Boniface ECW St. George’s ECW The St. Boniface Chapter had their last meeting in March. St. George’s ECW continues to meet 10 am Meetings will resume in September. Approximately 27 Epis- each month on the second Monday except in copal Church Women enjoyed lunch at the Iron Hill Restau- July in the parish hall. All woman of the parish rant and Brewery in May to celebrate our Annual Luncheon. are invited to attend the meetings. Before the meeting in September, plans will be started re- garding the upcoming Fundraiser in October. The name has Our annual Spaghetti dinner is scheduled for yet to be decided for the event as it is being changed from Friday, September 27th, 4:30-6pm. Proceeds "Celebration". This year we will be having the fundraiser at from the dinner benefit The Oak Orchard Boys’ the Parish Hall due to all of the other major events occurring & Girls’ Club. at this time within the church, i.e. the 300th Celebration at St. George's and our ongoing search for our new Rector. Stay tuned! All Saints’ Landscape Committee All Saints’ Beautification Project Update Greetings Parishioners, As you know, after Easter we began our Beautification Project of the grounds on Olive Avenue. We felt the need to beautify the property for our Parishioners, Clergy, Staff and Visiting Guests. Many of the bushes and shrubs were overgrown and unsightly. Also, in preparation for the new Rector we thought now was the perfect time to engage this project. We stripped most of the area around the Church, Parish Office and Parish Hall. We “freshened up” the center of the Rectory Garden and brought new life to the fence line and surrounding area of the Rectory. The gardens and building will also have lighting, which will especially be beautiful at night. We are hoping to bring emphasis to some of our stain glass windows. We discovered a crumbling retaining wall, rotten wood, leaking windows and other building challenges. We have diligently worked to repair all of the issues. New paint has been applied to the entire front and right side of the buildings. It looks great! The remainder of the plantings, lighting and a new fence will be in place soon. The Rectory Garden was established by our former Rector Fr. Max and his wife Olly. We are grateful of their time and talent they spent on the garden. A bench in the Rectory garden will be named in their honor. We wanted to add a somewhat low maintenance beauty to our property that all can be proud of. We are truly Blessed to have this special place we call All Saints’ Church. ---Faithfully, Joseph Cascio, Landscaping Committee

Tercentenary News St. George’s Chapel Celebrate 300 Years Tercentenary celebrations at St. George’s Chapel continue in the coming months with a July 7th event featuring the original paintings of local painting artists, the Painting DIVAS and the Atlantic Visual Arts (AVA), who will display over 15 original pieces of art in St. George’s Parish Hall following the 9:30 a.m. service. The artwork, developed especially for this occasion, was created by the artists who visited the Chapel earlier this year and painted various scenes depicting different areas of St. George’s Chapel and the surrounding grounds. The paintings will be exhibit- ed with artists in attendance on both July 7th and 14th in St. George’s Parish Hall and are available to purchase. On Sunday, July 7, at coffee hour. The theme will be patriotic. All are encouraged to wear red, white and blue. A 300th Anniversary Celebration Tea will be hosted on Saturday, August 10, at 2 pm by Jeanne McCullough and her able committee in St. George’s Parish Hall. The cost is $20.00 per ticket. An elegant array of tea sandwiches, scones and desserts along with hot and fruited iced tea will be offered to guests. Many door prizes will be awarded. Guest harpist, Janet Witman, will play for the enjoyment of attendees. Hats are encouraged but optional in keeping with the occasion. Tickets can be purchased by calling 302-200-9119 or 412-977-6814.

Nanticoke tribe member, Herman Jackson, Janet Harrison and Rev. Mariann Babnis Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and Helen Abrams at the reception in St. George’s Chapel Parish Hall

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry preaching from the pulpit at St. George’s Chapel

Members of the Nanticoke tribe who participated in the Rogation Sunday service at St. George's Chapel on Rev. Mariann Babnis, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, May 19 with a blessing of the fields, Jackson Borges, Mtr. Eunice Dunlap & Aprile Incitti at drumming, dancing and storytelling the reception in St. George’s Chapel Parish Hall July Peter FitzGerald 1 August Emily Gracie 2 Gerri Stephenson 10 The Boardwalk Boys Jim Sanitate 2 Ron Harrison 13 Peter Issel, Jr. 14 Codi Maricle 3 The Boardwalk Boys in conjunction with St. Boniface ECW Gracie Zuppo 14 Joey Myers 3 are sponsoring a golf team led by Jim Sanitate for the 2nd Eunice Dunlap 4 Marge Risseeuw 16 Roger Siemionko 16 Annual Camp Arrowhead Golf Tournament on May 11th. Sam Thomas 4 Jason Abela 6 Frederic Slagle 19 The men will have their annual Lasagna Dinner on Friday, Dale Verzi 7 Jamie Colvett 20 May 17, from 5-7pm just before the meters are up and Blaine Villwock 7 Philip Stephenson 21 running for the 2019 summer season. Midge Yearley 7 Evan Shade-Rania 22 Ryan Jane Shipp 8 Barbara Travers 22 The meal is beef lasagna with a salad, bread and our Marian Kirklin 9 Leonard Stielper III 23 brownie and ice cream for dessert. The cost continues to be Tom Simonelli 10 Sherman Ward 24 $10 for adults and $5 for children 16 and under. Rob Freeman 26 Dolores Andrew 11 This benefits our continued efforts to update the Camp Ed Herman 11 Janet Ray 27 Kyla McIIvaine 28 Arrowhead Infirmary as we seek to modernize the main Gretchen Richardson 11 bathroom in the cabin. Once this is accomplished, the men Brittany Bailey 12 Cynthia Kehl 29 will have succeeded in the last four years to have the Infir- Allen Jarmon 13 Rob Witsil 29 Joan Richardson 13 Laura Issel 31 mary painted inside, a new roof, new windows, painted the Suzanne Auten 14 Devyn Gaimaro-Shimkus 31 exterior trim, new porch furniture, updated nurses bath- Lyndsey Smailer 14 September room, insulated nurses room, two new laptops and donated Al Madeksza 15 Joan Madeksza 1 yearly cabin supplies.

Caren Vestal 15 George Singer 2 Yours in Christ, Rutland Paal 16 Clint Goins 3 Steve Palmer Liz Dixon 17 Cathy Bell 4 Aprile Incitti 17 Joseph Myers 5 Jean Hughes 19 Marty Faust 6 Dick Tikiob 19 Charlotte Whiteman 6 Nancy Walma 19 Toni Ford 7 Harley Jones 20 Victoria Cook 9 The Dragons JJ Mitchell 20 Ward Ellinger 9 Jon Rania 20 Bud Garner 9 What a group!! With all of the 300 Anniversary functions, Greg Kellas 21 Morgan Anderson 11 our guys are running like a well-oiled machine (although Steven Smailer 21 Drew Webster 11 some of us need a little more oil than others). The Presiding Dick Bryan 23 Lynn Brittingham 12 Bishop visit went off without a hitch; a hundred plus chairs Cynthia Hyland 23 Sonja Cowie 12 were all moved in a timely fashion and no one got stuck in a Wendy Biggs 24 Miro Gutzmirtl 12 ditch parking in the field. Thank you to all who pitched in Ken Lingo 24 Janet Harrison 12 and got many huge jobs done. Alice Robinson 24 Ann Ameigh 13 Jeanette Shimkus 24 Adele Gabrielli 13 Not all work though for the weary crew. In May, we met ear- Betty Hatfield 25 Don Rollins 13 ly for a Shepherd’s Pie Dinner before our regular meeting Karen Shaud 26 Jim Barrett 14 and enjoyed a friendly game of "Farkle" afterwards. Bernie Jerry Sipes 27 Ruth Meell 14 Kline was our first champion followed by David Risseeuw William Lord 28 Linda Eicher 14 winning our second tournament. We are also looking for- Joyce McCoy 28 Greg Brown 15 ward to our "Guys Night Out" going to a Shorebirds game on Connie Regar 28 Julie Rathman 15 July 14. Sara Lynn Grandstaff 29 Melissa Richardson 15

August Father Rusty Hesse 16 If not a member, please consider on joining our group. See Jack Hickey 1 Marc Merlo 17 the Sunday bulletin for our upcoming meetings and Tuesday Jeremy Fitzgerald 2 Blair Jones 18 morning breakfast dates. Bill Wagamon 2 Louise Rief 18 Bernie Kline 3 Mickey Singer 18 Joe Antisavage Rob Shade 4 Joyce Rocko 19 Jackson Borges 7 Peter M. Faber 20 Henley Graves 7 Eric Luciano 20 We don’t want to miss Bob Hatfield 7 Molly Brady Bayard 24 your birthday, so if your Marianne Metz 7 Lloyd Alexander 27 name is not on the list or Mariann Babnis 8 Phyllis Gutzmirtl 28 incorrect, please contact Wayne Hamilton 30 Joan Fletcher 8 the parish office! Marty Fowler 10 Gladys Kellner 30

Important Dates Help send a child to July Camp Arrowhead! 2 Dragons Breakfast, Oak Orchard Diner, 8:30 am 2 Mental Health Dinner, St. George’s, 5:30 pm 3 No Celtic Service, St. George’s 3 No Meditation, All Saints’ 4 & 5 Parish Office Closed 7 300th Art Sale, St. George’s Parish Hall, coffee hour 10 No Meditation, All Saints’ 11 Summer Organ Recital, All Saints’, 12:15 pm 11 Summer Compline, All Saints’, 7 pm 14 300th Art Sale, St. George’s Parish Hall, coffee hour 16 Vestry Meeting, St. George’s, 6 pm 17 No Meditation, All Saints’ 18 Summer Organ Recital, All Saints’, 12:15 pm 20 Vacation Bible School, St. Peter’s, Lewes 20 Community Sing Along, All Saints’, 4 pm 24 Meditation, All Saints’, 2 pm 25 Summer Organ Recital, All Saints’, 12:15 pm 25 Summer Compline, St. George’s, 7 pm

31 Meditation, All Saints’, 2 pm

August 1 Summer Organ Recital, All Saints’, 12:15 pm 6 Dragon’s Breakfast, Oak Orchard Diner, 8:30 am 7 Celtic Service, St. George’s, 12 noon The Camp Arrowhead experience enriches young 7 Meditation, All Saints’, 2 pm people’s relationships with one another, nature and 8 Summer Organ Recital, All Saints’, 12:15 pm God. Campers are encouraged to embrace a sense of 10 300th Celebration Tea, St. George’s, 2 pm adventure and cultivate spiritual awareness as they 12 St. George’s ECW, St. George’s, 10 am take healthy risks, share responsibilities and engage 13 300th Celebration Meeting, St. George’s, 9:30 am in outdoor life with one another. 14 Meditation, All Saints’, 2 pm 15 Summer Compline, All Saints’, 7 pm Camp Arrowhead is open to all children, regardless of 17 Celtic to Classical Concert, All Saints’, 7 pm religion, race or origin, who want to have a fun filled 21 Meditation, All Saints’, 2 pm experience in the loving environment of God’s beauty. 21 Dragons, St. George’s, 6 pm 28 Meditation, All Saints’, 2 pm We have many children signed up to attend diocesan 29 Summer Compline, St. George’s, 7 pm Camp Arrowhead this summer and donations are needed to help pay for their scholarships! After the September family pays the $100 registration fee, our parish pays 2 Parish Office Closed for Labor Day the remainder as a scholarship. This is a very effective 3 Dragon’s Breakfast, Oak Orchard Diner, 8:30 am program and a very important ministry for our youth. 4 Celtic Service, St. George’s, 12 noon Collections will help pay for children from our 4 Meditation, All Saints’, 2 pm parish and the wider community to attend summer 9 St. George’s ECW, St. George’s, 10 am camp! *Please consider donating as you are able!* 9 St. Boniface ECW, All Saints’, 3 pm Remember to note Camp Arrowhead Scholarship and 10 300th Celebration Meeting, St. George’s, 9:30 am your Pledge Envelope# on your check made payable 11 Meditation, All Saints’, 2 pm to: All Saints’ Church, 18 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach. 15 Parish Picnic, Camp Arrowhead, noon 18 Meditation, All Saints’, 2 pm 18 Dragons, St. George’s, 6 pm 20 U.S. Army Chorus Baritones, All Saints’, 6 pm 21 U.S. Army Chorus Baritones, All Saints’, 6 pm 25 Meditation, All Saints’, 2 pm 27 Spaghetti Dinner, St. George’s Parish Hall, 4:30-6 pm

Cemetery News Alan Strigga

GOD’S ACRE (a church yard; a burial ground) Our cemeteries surrounding the Chapel on Beaver Dam Road are widely recognized as among the most beautiful in the region. They are a link to the past, and a treasure trove of local family histories. They offer a place of quiet and serenity where loving memories

reside. As the current Cemetery Manager for the Parish, I am excited to tell you that, having gained the full approval of the Vestry, we may be the first of cemeteries in the area to em- bark upon a project that will strengthen the thoroughness and accuracy of our records that span many, many generations. We have engaged the services of a company that will guide us in the use of “cloud software” intended to bring modern technology to the record keeping, management and operations of the cemeteries. We will be able to visually connect burial, grave, owner and marker information with its physical location and properly capture and securely store important documents

such as deeds, property transfers, burial permits and financial information. To obtain its full benefits, this project will be time consuming and, at various points, labor intensive. Anyone interested in joining the Cemetery Committee and participating in our project efforts, please call me at 302-853-0691 or Kelly McNinch at 302-515-1123. We especially welcome those with interests in local history

and data collection and who possess basic computer skills.

Parish Register

Deaths Doug Read Vicki Williamson

Eucharist Healing Service

The Eucharist & Anointing with Oil Healing Service is on Thursdays, 11:30 am, at All Saints' Chapel. All are welcome to attend.

Centering Prayer Meditation Group Centering Prayer Meditation is a time of silence and reflection. Mother Eunice’s meditation group meets Wednesdays, at All Saints’ Church, 2 pm. If you have any questions, please call Mother Eunice. Upcoming Events

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P A R I S H S E R V I C E S The Rev. Mariann Babnis, Interim Rector All Saints’ Church The Rev. Eunice Dunlap, 18 Olive Avenue, Rehoboth Beach Assistant Rector Sunday Holy Eucharist………………………….....8 & 10 am The Rev. Deacon Susan Phillips Breakfast………………………………………...... 9:00 am Ralph Daub, Verger Sunday School (Sept - May)…… ……..….……….....9:45 am Thursdays- Healing Service of Holy Eucharist…...11:30 am

St. George’s Chapel 20274 Beaver Dam Road, Rt. 23, Harbeson Sunday Holy Eucharist…………………………...... 9:30 am Sunday School (Sept - May)……………during coffee hour First Wednesdays Celtic Eucharistic & Healing……..noon

For more information, please visit our website: www.allsaintsandstgeorges.org