| E-Redeemer
Weekly E-Newsletter
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Vol 4, Issue 9
Covering the week of March 4 thru March 10 |
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Weekly Reflection |
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E-Headaches
It's here. Deal with it. The digital multi tasking age is fully upon us and is non reversible. The implications are many. From where I sit I see a few that take some getting used to.
People carry their world on a digital device no bigger than a mobile phone. These are sometimes a real danger to their safety and that of others, such as using them while driving a car. I often think to myself, "What makes you think you have the prerogative to endanger the lives of those I love by using that while driving?" But it is possible that newer generations have developed skills I find unimaginable and can multi task at the speed of fiber optics. I hope they are truly able to do many things at once.
During worship I sometimes notice people looking down. I wish they were bowing their heads in prayer. Sometimes this is the case. But at other times they are texting or playing a game on their little device. It makes no noise and seems to disturb no one else. Yet it leads me to reflect on multi tasking as it applies to prayer and worship. I know that in the early morning I rise and read the daily office of Morning Prayer at home. I have memorized a great deal of the office. So what am I doing when I am reciting silently a canticle between scripture lessons while making a pot of tea? Or what am I doing when I am running for half and hour and reciting prayers from memory? Is this multi tasking acceptable to Jesus?
I am reminded of an incident when someone needed Jesus to heal his daughter. While he was on the way, he was interrupted by a woman who touched the hem of his robe and was healed. It almost seems as if he was doing two things at once. Did they really do that in biblical times? I thought we invented that!
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| A New Clergy Associate for Redeemer |
I am pleased to announce that we have successfully concluded our search for a new clergy associate. Cristina Paglinauan has accepted my call to join the staff of Redeemer as a full time clergy associate. She will begin her ministry among us on August 1, 2010.
Cristina is currently finishing her Master of Divinity degree at the General Theological Seminary in New York. She is a seminarian from the Diocese of Maryland. Assuming that she graduates on schedule in May and receives the proper approvals from the Bishop and the Standing Committee, she will be ordained as a deacon in June. Typically she would remain in diaconal orders for six months and then be ordained to the priesthood.
Cristina is originally from Baltimore and has a strong background in academia and in education of youth. She will be overseeing ministry with children including church school. She will be overseeing the Redeemer Youth Group. She will be the Chaplain to the Parish Day School. She will be developing and strengthening ministries for and with families. And she will share in the liturgical and pastoral ministries of the parish.
She and her husband, David, have two children, Grace who will turn 9 in May and Ben who will turn 2 years old in May. There is so much more to share with you about Cristina but I want to allow her opportunity to introduce herself to the parish and I do not want to rush this since it will be another five months before she officially begins with us.
I want to express my thanks to the members of the Clergy Search Advisory Committee who worked for many months with me on this process. My thanks to Hilary Klein, John Thompson, Bill Gamper, Fern Jeffries, Steve Shattuck, Pat Tarbutton, Will Kimball, Kate Litkowski and Paul Griffith. My thanks also goes to the Redeemer Youth Group Planning Committee who played a major role in this process. Her call comes with the full consensus support of both of these groups as well as the strong support from all the members of the vestry.
Before we welcome Cristina we will be bidding farewell and God speed to the Rev. Caroline (Stuart) Stewart. Her ministry will conclude at the end of April. More on this will be forthcoming.
This is a time of transition for us at Redeemer. I cannot ever remember when it was not a time of transition. Yet for these particular circumstances I invite you to join me in giving thanks to God in Christ for the generous guidance and provision of the Holy Spirit.
Peace,
Paul+
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| Sunday Morning Schedule |
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Sunday, March 7, Third Sunday of Lent
- 8:00: Rite I Holy Eucharist
- 9:00: Spirit Centered Parenting: Baker Room
- 9:00: Adult Education: Spiritual Practices, Part 2: Sacramental Confession
- 9:00: Confirmation Classes meet
- 9:30: Sunday School classes meet
- 10:00: Worship Service
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| A Night at the Races- this Saturday Night! |
 We all need a night out after this crazy winter weather. A Night at the Races on Saturday, March 6th at 6:30 p.m. is just what you need! This exciting Parish Day School sponsored event features triple-crown inspired cuisine, beer & wine, video horse racing and wagering with funny money. You will also have the opportunity to win items from our raffle and silent auction... ...dinner for four at one of Baltimore's hottest spots, Woodberry Kitchen ...a week on the sunny beaches of Duck, North Carolina ...four club-level tickets to a Raven's game ...and so much more! Fantastic additions to this year's donations include reserved front row for congregation seating for the 9:00 am Easter Service & the 5:00 pm Christmas Eve Service! The Clergy have even given up thier premiere parking spaces to be raffled off for these two services as well. Not only will you be on time to Church, but you won't have to search for that perfect seat! Click here to view the 2010 Auction catalog and print a bid order form. Raffle tickets may be purchased in advance. You do not need to be present to win.
Tickets are on sale now. $35 each ($40 at the door). $5 raffle tickets are available for the reserved seating and parking spaces. Tickets may also be purchased by delivering a check to: Redeemer Parish Day School Auction, 5603 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210. (Please include your name/address/phone number.) You do not have to attend the auction to be a winner. Thank you for your support! Mary Lord410-321-1168
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| Wednesdays in Lent |
 Wednesday evenings during Lent all are invited for dinner in the parish hall followed by a series of programs centered around the theme, "Sin, Repentance and Forgiveness."
Each evening will begin at 6:15 with fellowship in the parish hall followed by 6:30 dinner, and 7:00 program. Participants may also choose to join the meditation group in the chapel from 6:00 to 6:30 followed by dinner.
The program for Wednedsay, March 10 will feature Imam Mohammad Bashar Arafat speaking on "Sin, Repentance and Forgiveness" from the Muslim perspective. Dinner will have a French theme.
Click here for the complete schedule of speakers and dinner themes. Please assist the dinner chefs by signing up for the Lenten dinners on the clip boards in the front hallway. Thank you! |
| Squeal Appeal for Paul's Place |
Tired of snowy, murky days? Think Spring! Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to squeal for Paul's Place!
You are invited to participate in the inaugural "Squeal Appeal" on March 27 at M&T Bank Stadium. Squeal Appeal is a 5K run/walk and 1 mile fun to benefit the 22 programs and services Paul's Place offers to the youth, adults, and families of Washington Village/Pigtown.
The mission of Paul's Place is to improve the quality of life in this Southwest Baltimore community. Responding to the needs of individuals and families, Paul's Place provides services, programs and resources that promote hope, personal dignity and growth in a welcoming, safe and respectful environment. Now more than ever, neighbors are coming to Paul's Place for support and services.
RACE COURSE: The 5K course will begin at M&T Bank Stadium and proceed through the Washington Village and Pigtown neighborhoods surrounding Paul's Place. The course will conclude by completing a loop around the stadium itself, leading to the finish line near the Johnny Unitas statue in front of the stadium. The course will be on all asphalt surfaces.
ENTRY FEE: Entry fee is $25 before March 27. Online registration closes on March 26 at 3 p.m. No race entries will be accepted by mail after March 20. Entry fee is $30 on the day of the event.
AWARDS: Awards will be presented to the top three overall race winners and age group winners based on fastest times (as measured by Charm City Run). Awards will also be presented to the top fundraising team and top fundraising individual
To register to walk or run, or to donate online with a team from the Church of the Redeemer, led by parishioner, Ruthie Cromwell, click here.
To learn more about Paul's Place, visit their web site. |
| Honduras Medical Mission Trip Reunion |
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The Church of the Redeemer has been a major sponsor for more than 10 years of an annual medical mission trip to Atima, Honduras. On Saturday, March 27, from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. there will be a reunion and fiesta for those who have participated in any of these trips.
Click here for more information, to purchase tickets or to make a contribution. |
| Worship This Week |
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Saturday and Sunday  March 6 and 7
RCL Year C
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Faith At Five | Contemporary Service
Saturday at 5:00 p.m. - Chapel
The Rev. Sandra Etemad, Preacher
Robert Chrystal, Worship Team Leader
Contemporary Christian Music and Worship
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Sunday at 8:00 a.m. in the Chapel
Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
The Rev. Sandra Etemad, Preacher
CHALICIST Jim Cesarini READER Dottie Stieff ALTAR GUILD Barbara Lynch LENTEN ARRANGEMENTS Pam Meier
Hymns: 142, 685
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Sunday at 10:00 a.m. in the Church
Nursery care is available for children 3 and under
Holy Eucharist, Rite 1
The Rev. Sandra Etemad, Preacher
LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Ellen Chatard, Margaret Daley, Alice Gary, Ann Warfield, Ashby Thompson VERGER Lynn Hale READERS John Gephart, Christine Manuelian INTERCESSOR Megan Kraai ACOLYTES Madison Cole, Wyatt Friedman, Laura Hodges USHERS Supervisor: Steve Skeen; John Campagna, Charles Flagle, Jim Gary, S. Bulter Grimes, Haig Kazazian, Lillian Kazazian, Russ Wright ALTAR GUILD Suzanne Crowder, Sandy Stellman, Ginny Siems LENTEN ARRANGEMETNS Pam Meier Music: (Adult Choir)
Hymns: 574, 313, 411
Kyrie S 88; Sanctus S 130
Offertory Anthem: Like as the hart - Herbert Howells
Communion Anthem: Verba mea auribus percipe - Heinrich Schutz
Prelude: Ah, Holy Jesus - Johannes Brahms
Postlude: Lamb of God, Pure, Spotless - Johann Sebastian Bach
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Tuesday, March 9 in the Chapel
12 Noon - Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Dr. Paul Tunkle
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7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Caroline Stewart |
| Evensong- March 21 |
Choral Evensong will be offered on Sunday, March 21, in the candle-lit chapel by the women of the choir featuring music for treble voices by Anerio, Pablo Casals, Taylor-Howell, Louis Vierne, Orlando Gibbons, David Hogan, Johannes Brahms and Martin How. Come, experience the reverent wonder of this service of special music at the close of day.
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| Thanks from Paul's Place for Christmas Gifts |
 From all of the staff at Paul's Place, we would like to thank you for donating new toys for our annual holiday gift shop. We supported 120 families in the neighborhood this holiday season. With your support we provided parents and guardians the opportunity to hand select new toys for their children. This year 363 children received holiday gifts. The holiday season is the busiest time of the year for Paul's Place. With supporters like you, we are able to give those less fortunate than us a holiday worth remembering. Once again, thank you for your support during the holiday season.
Sincerely,
Jason Sharp
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| In Our Community |
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Theme: Community Organizing
March 12-13, 2010
Memorial Church, Bolton Hill
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Mark Braverman, author of
Fatal Embrace: Christians, Jews and the Search for Peace in the Holy Land
Tuesday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m., Cathedral of the Incarnation
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| Vestry News |
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Minutes of the January 20, 2010 vestry meeting are available here.
Minutes of the December 15, 2009 vestry meeting are available here.
Minutes of the November 19, 2009 vestry meeting are available here.
Click here to view 2009-2010 vestry liaisons to parish committees.
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Please join us for worship, education, fellowship and outreach. At The Church of the Redeemer, we welcome everyone to receive Holy Communion and participate fully in our life of faith. We're here for you with the love of God in Christ.
Sincerely,
Paul Tunkle, Rector
The Church of the Redeemer
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