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The Circle

St. Anne's Episcopal Parish NewsletterJune 2017

St. Anne's Parish The Church in the CircleAnnapolis, Maryland

Ordination of Deacons

On Saturday, June 10, The Right Reverend Chilton R. Knudsen willordain our own Jo Marie Leslie and Corby Zeren to the Sacred Order

In This IssueOrdination of DeaconsSummer FellowshipKirkin' o' the TartansChildren and Youth

Letter from the RectorKlingerville Novel Review

From the ArchivesCemetery News

Grace CriscimagnaEnvironmental MinistryHarrison Sayre Award

StewardshipIntercessory Prayer MinistryGetting to Know the BibleHabitat for HumanityCooking for the Shelter

Family Cooking for the ShelterPhoto Directory

2017 Men's RetreatNew Fall Program

CemeteryCommunity News

Parish Calendar

Click here for the ParishCalendar of Events.

Worship Services

SundaysServices are held at 8:00, 9:30,

11:15 AM & 5:30 PM. Fellowship is held in the parishhall after the 9:30 AM service.

SaturdaysHoly Communion 5:30 PM

Morning Prayer

Morning Prayer is held onTuesdays at 6:15 AM

Evening Prayer Evening Prayer meets at 5:30PM Monday through Friday,and all are welcome. DuringLent, Holy Eucharist is offered

on Friday evenings.

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of Deacons. The ordination will take place at 11:00 AM at TheCathedral of the Incarnation, 4 E. University Parkway, Baltimore.

Join us for the Holy Eucharist on Saturday,June 10 at 5:30 PM when Corby will serveas our deacon. A reception will be held inCorby's honor following the service. All arewelcome.

Corby has been assigned to serve asdeacon at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in

Pasadena, MD, where she has been doing an internship.

Join us for any of our Eucharists on Sunday,June 11, when Jo Marie will serve asdeacon. A reception will be held in JoMarie's honor following the 11:15 AMservice. All are welcome. Jo Marie hasbeen assigned to serve as a deacon at St.Anne's until July 31, when William Bell, herhusband, retires. After some vacation time,Jo Marie will serve as deacon at Church ofthe Holy Comforter in Lutherville, MD.

With the ordinations of Corby and Jo Marie, three of St. Anne'smembers will have been ordained this year to serve the largerchurch (Pan Conrad was ordained to the transitional diaconate inJanuary. In June, she will become Deacon in Charge of St. Alban'sChurch in Glen Burnie). In addition, member Paula Waite is apostulant for the diaconate, potentially being ready for ordination in2018.

Summer Fellowship

We are gearing up for SummerWorship with our Fellowship in theChurchyard beginning June 4. Please sign up for one or moreweeks to furnish a snack to beenjoyed following the 9:30 worshipservice. Set up and break down of

the tables will be handled for you. To sign up using SignUp Genius,please use this link: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/5080D48A9AD22A0F94summer.

For more information, contact Sandy Criscimagnaat [email protected]

Weekday Services

Weekday Services are held onTuesdays at 12:10 PM and on

Wednesdays at 8:00 AM

Vestry Meeting

The Vestry meets on thesecond Tuesday of each monthat 7:00 PM in Room 102 at theparish house. All are welcometo attend these meetings.

St. Anne's VestryMembers

Josiah Dykstra, SeniorWarden*

srwarden@stannesannapolis.org

Bylaws, Communications, ITCommittee

Helen (Cardie) TempletonJr. Warden*

jrwarden@stannesannapolis.orgFacilities

Steve Fisher, Treasurer*treasurer@stannes

annapolis.orgCemetery, Investment

Katherine Hilton, Registrarregistrar@stannes

annapolis.orgMusic, Nominating Committee,

Worship

Linda AdamsonCemetery

Monica BarryFellowship, Pastoral Care,

Vestry Retreat

Patrick Carlson

Carrie DanaEvansChristian Formation forChildren, Pastoral Care

Ginger DeLuca

Cemetery, Environmental

Mark GrimesInvestment Committee, IT

Committee

Cary LukensBylaws, Nominating

Committee, Stewardship

Bill MalickiNominating Committee,

Outreach

Doug McNittEvangelism

Pat PoffelCemetery, PASA

Mickey ThaxtonFacilities

Tripp Trippitelli

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mailto:[email protected]



Kirkin' o' the Tartans

On June 11 at the 9:30 service, a bagpipes and drums band,accompanied by banner and flag carriers, and sponsored by The St.Andrews Society of Baltimore, will participate in the annual 'Kirkin'(blessing, or literally, "churching") o' the Tartans ceremony at St.Anne's. Tartans are woven plaid fabrics, with colors and stripesarranged in a distinct pattern to represent a particular Scottish clan. These plaids are used for kilts, sashes and other articles of clothing. During the service, tartans are brought to the altar for a blessing, andthe bagpipe band plays in the church.

Children and Youth

A Prayer of Thanks for the Teachers, youth leaders, and Young

Singers Support

As we come to the close of this year's Children and Youth SundayDiscovery, we give thanks for our dedicated teachers and leaders.Teachers, youth leaders, and Young Singers Support wereacknowledged and thanked with a brunch in the parish hall on May21. Their faithfulness, and faithfilled leadership and presence withour children and youth have been a delight and blessing. Our childrenhave learned and explored their faith with wonderfully dedicated andspiritual people. We give our thanks and gratitude for each of them: Howard Buskirk, Mary Greczyn, Cece Hush, Brie Lang, Kim andMac Lewnes, Townsend McNitt, Nicole Norris, Eloise Patton, PatPoffel, Deede Rivers, Lori Schubert, Leslie Weston, and KathyWoods. They are truly Godbearers to our children and helped themexperience the fullness of St. Anne's community.

Unless otherwise noted above,Vestry members can be

contacted at vestry@stannesannapolis.org

Diocesan Delegates

2017 ConventionPhyllis Everette

Paul Pope

2017 & 2018 ConventionsAnn CarlsonClay Richards

Diocesan Alternates

2017 Convention

Scott Cooper

2017 & 2018 ConventionsPatrick CarlsonJason Houser



A partnership betweenSt. Anne's Episcopal Church

& First Presbyterian Church, Annapolis, MDJuly 3 7, 9:00 AM until Noon

Camp will be held at St. Anne's Church and Parish House at 199

Duke of Gloucester Street andFirst Presbyterian Church at 171 Duke of Gloucester Street,

Annapolis.Contacts:

Connie Saeger clsaeger@stannesannapolis.org 4438081361

or Melissa Good miss@annapolispresbyterian.com 4102678705ext. 102

Join First Presbyterian and St. Anne's Parish the week of July 37,2017 (yes, including July 4th!) from 9:00 AM to noon, MondayFriday. Take part in this longstanding summer tradition as we learn that

"God's Love is Everywhere"For ages fouryearsold through 5th grade.

Daily Themes:

We see God through acts of service (Matthew 25:3540)We see God in unexpected places (Luke 24:1321, 2833)We See God in others (John 9: 17)We see God in creation (Leviticus 19:910)We see God in ourselves (Genesis 1:2728)

Groups will be formed by age and grade, including a specialgroup for rising 4th and 5th graders!We are accepting applications for Jr. Counselors who arerising 6th graders through High School SeniorsRegistrations are due no later than June 25. Space is limited,so register in early May!VBS Camp is free but donations are welcome. Also, pleaseconsider helping with snacks, or assisting with small groups.Registration forms will be available in late April on FirstPresbyterian's website.



Mission Trip to HeiferMiddle & High School Young PeopleWill Learn About World Needs And

How To Make A Difference

Who: Middle & High School Young People (includingrising 6th through 11th graders)

When: August 610, 2017

Travel: By Train to Rutland, Massachusetts

Cost: $580.00 per person. Each youth will receive a $120.00scholarship towards the $580.00.

Contact: Connie Saeger at4438081361clsaeger@stannesannapolis.org

St. Anne's Church & First Presbyterian Church are partnering on amission trip to Heifer International's Learning Center, at OverlookFarm in Rutland, MA for a global education mission.

Participants will have a firsthand look at the challenges surroundinghunger and poverty and learn about sustainable solutions and howone person can make a difference. They will stay in the GlobalVillage in housing that simulates the local communities such as aTibetan yurt made from yak hair creating an existence in whichnothing shelter, food, water or cooking fuel can be taken forgranted.

Overlook Farm is a demonstration farm with gardens and animalsincluding yaks and traditional farm animals such as pigs, goats, andmore.

Dear Friends in Christ,

I want to let you know about some ongoing ministries, some stafftransitions, some celebrations, and Joe and my vacation plans.

ARCUSA Dialogue: As many of you know, I was appointed toserve on the AnglicanRoman Catholic USA Dialogue team. TheEpiscopal Church has been in dialogue with the Roman CatholicChurch for more than 40 years through the AnglicanRoman CatholicDialogue in the USA (ARCUSA). There is an international dialogueas well, which takes place through the Anglican Communion Office in



the AnglicanRoman CatholicInternational Consultations(ARCIC). In 2006, then Archbishopof Canterbury Rowan Williams andPope Benedict XVI signed acommon declaration renewingcommitment to the goal of "fullvisible communion in the truth ofChrist." You can read more aboutpast dialogue work and statementsat

http://www.episcopalchurch.org/page/anglicanromancatholicdialogue.

The Dialogue of which I am part is beginning a new round on thetopic of reconciliation. The Episcopal team ("Consultation") of which Iam part has six members, lay and ordained. The Roman CatholicConsultation also has six members, lay and ordained. The CoChairs are the Rt. Rev. John Bauerschmidt, Episcopal Bishop ofTennessee and the Most Rev. John Michael Botean, Bishop of theRomanian Eparchy of Saint George the Martyr. Each Consultation isalso served by a staff member. The Episcopal Consultation is joinedby our Ecumenical Officer and a Theological Consultant. We met forthe first time February 2224, 2017 at the Conference Center of theMaritime Institute in Linthicum Heights. We will meet again inSeptember in Chicago, and then twice a year for four more years. Atour first meeting we spent time getting to know one another, ourareas of academic expertise and experience in ecumenical dialogue,and hearing about the history of the ARCUSA and the fruits ofprevious dialogue, especially the statement produced by the lastround of dialogues, "Ecclesiology and Moral Discernment: Seeking aUnified Moral Witness." (This document can also be found on thewebsite mentioned above).

http://www.episcopalchurch.org/page/anglican-roman-catholic-dialogue



The subject of reconciliation is a large one and covers many areas inour common life; to name a few: racial reconciliation, reconciliationamongst religious groups, reconciliation as part of forgiveness, thesacrament of reconciliation. The way our dialogue will proceed isthat some of our members will prepare papers on topics within theirareas of expertise (e.g. reconciliation in the New Testament) whichwill be reviewed by a member with the same area of focus of theconsultation of the other denomination (e.g., a Roman Catholicmember writes a paper and an Episcopalian member reviews it andwrites a response). In preparation for the meeting, all members readthe papers and responses and all join in the discussion at themeeting. As we make our way through various areas, we discernwhat topics or areas of focus may be the most fruitful for ourconsultations to work on together and, we hope, produce someresources that will be useful for both Churches.

I'm grateful to have been appointed to the Consultation and lookforward to this opportunity to learn more about the Episcopal Church,our relationship with our Roman Catholic brothers and sisters, and, Ihope, contribute to the efforts at communion and witness. Children in Worship: Sunday Discovery has come to the end of itsseason and will resume in the fall,but opportunities for Christianlearning and formation for Childrenand Youth continue throughout thesummer. Please see informationfrom Connie SaegerProctor aboutVBS Camp, the Youth Mission Tripto Heifer Project International, and more. Please also note thatSycamore Tree (Children's Liturgy of the Word within our worshipservices) expands during the summer and is offered at 9:30, 11:15,and 5:30. Children are always welcome in worship, and with our 5weekend worship services, there is always a time when you cancome to St. Anne's for worship and still participate in other summeractivities.

Also, I am pleased to tell you thatthe first season of the YoungSingers of St. Anne's was awonderful success! This importantnew ministry of St. Anne's Churchadded beauty to our weekendevening worship services once amonth, taught children great musicalskills, invited new members into St.Anne's Church, and reflected more

of the diversity of Annapolis. Elissa Edwards did a fabulous job asdirector of the choir and is making great plans for next season, whichstarts in September. Contact Elissa for more information about howto participate, either by registering a choir member, or as a volunteerhelper (elissa@stannesannapolis.org).

Congratulations are also due to Ken Kimble, who accompanied theYoung Singers in rehearsal and at services. Thanks are due toadults who helped, and in particular Pat Poffel, vestry member whoassisted at rehearsals and worship services, and Sharon McElfish,Deede Rivers, Patrick Carlson, and Anne Carlson, who helpedchoristers come to rehearsals and worship services. Thanks also tomembers who made special financial gifts to secure the funding of




this ministry for this budget year. Thanks to everyone who made thiseffort possible and a successful ministry.

Staff

Transitions: The Rev. Joanna Whitehas been hired by our Bishop to serveas Chaplain to the Clergy and ClergyFamilies of our diocese. Joanna startsthis new job in June, but has graciouslyagreed to stay in her parttime positionas St. Anne's Volunteer Coordinatorthrough the end of August. Joanna has

chosen St. Anne's as her church home, so we are not saying goodbye, even at the end of August. Please join me in congratulatingJoanna on her new position in which she will serve all the clergy andclergy families in our diocese. Celebrations: Please see the announcement of the ordinations ofCorby Zeren and Jo Marie Leslie, their serving at St. Anne's, andreceptions to honor and celebrate them. Come join in all theseblessed occasions and joyous celebrations. Vacation Plans: Joe and I will take our annual vacation a little earlierthan usual this year, in midJune to midJuly, so we can coordinate with WilliamBell's retirement from St. Anne's Staff atthe end of July. St. Anne's will be wellserved while we're away by priestsWilliam Bell, Dick Libby, and JoannaWhite, and deacon (by then!) Jo MarieLeslie. Kathy Shahinian will be on abreak for some time in June as well. Joe and I will be spending time with myfamily members at the Grand Canyon,and then we're going to spend time in Stratford, Ontario, home of theStratford theatre Festival. We've enjoyed being there in the past andlook forward to time to rest, read, write, and enjoy the theatre. Thereare two churches that are part of the Anglican Church of Canada inStratford, so we will enjoy getting to worship in our faith traditionwhile we are away as well. We look forward to seeing everyoneagain in midJuly. Yours, in Christ's love, Amy

The Rev. Amy Richter, PhDRector, St. Anne's Episcopal Church

Klingerville, a novel by the Rev. Richard Landis



Did you know that the Rev. Richard Landis, our former rector, wrotea novel in his retirement? A lifelong goal, Klingerville was publishedposthumously by his wife. The first person narrator is a Pulitzer prizewinning journalist who has left New York for the slower pace of thissmall town, where he owns the local weekly newspaper. He does notfind the peace and quiet he has hoped for.

This confidently normal town is suddenly turned upside down by thenews that it has received 13 billion dollars from an old recoveredstock certificate. Thousands of the curious and the covetous descendupon Klingerville to see what is special about the town and how theycan profit by its windfall. A girl sharpshooter who loves her dead father's old rifle kills innocenttownsfolk often and at random. A suddenly activated KKK burns across in the yard of the only Jewish family in town. The town hippie isarrested and jailed by the FBI for wearing a toga and sandals.Terrorists blow up the town hall, fire department, water supply, and54 high schoolers on a bus.

Dr. Landis' prose is spare and unassuming. He tackles issues whichare always important to Americans. Of all the themes involved, he ismost interested in first amendment rights. Can the FBI really hold thehippie indefinitely without charging him?

Dr. Landis must have had fun writing this book, the multiple plots ofwhich spiral into chaos. How the town decides to spend the moneymakes a satisfying and altruistic ending.

Madeleine Hughes

This book was given to people who have been members of St.Anne's Parish for 50 years or more at our honoring Sunday on April30. Thanks to Karen Johnson, Rev. Landis's daughter, for makingcopies available to us. Would you like a copy? Watch the eblast orannouncements for how you can get one.

From the Archives

WILLIAM SCOTT SOUTHGATE, RECTOR 18691899



"He was not only the priest in charge of St. Anne's but padre of thetown." So wrote Evangeline Kaiser White in her memoir of growingup in Annapolis. William Scott Southgate, the longest serving rectorin St. Anne's history, was called to Annapolis in October 1869following the two oftencontroversial preceding rectors. He quicklyestablished a new mood and sense of mission for the church. Hedied suddenly, May 21, 1899. That he was wellloved by all ofAnnapolis was clear from his funeral service and from the ceremonytwo years later at the dedication of the Southgate Fountain onChurch Circle in front of the old Post Office building.

At the funeral, attendees included ministers of all the other Annapolischurches, government officials, St. John's faculty, Naval officers and"all the prominent citizens of Annapolis." Public and private schoolsgave their students a holiday; many stores closed; because everyseat was taken well before the service started, crowds stood outside;"the flowers sent were sufficient to cover every grave in the cemeterylot."

Several thousand people gathered to witness the dedication of theSouthgate Fountain on the second anniversary of his death. A choirof 500 school children, accompanied by the Naval Academy Bandopened the ceremony. Later, choirs from St. Anne's and three otherlocal churches sang. A fountain was a particularly appropriatememorial. The speaker, Vestryman John Wirt Randall noted that,"Dr. Southgate had determined to erect, at his own expense, on thiscircle, a drinking fountain for thirsting man and beast a purpose, thecarrying out of which only his sudden death prevented. He hadhimself tasted of the 'Fountain of Living Water.' This memorial is a fitsymbol of the refreshing grace of his life and his example."

Southgate was born April 10, 1831 in Portland, ME. Graduating fromGeneral Theological Seminary in 1855, he was ordained priest in1856. He served as Rector of St. Michael's, Brattleboro, VT, and ofSt. Michael's, Litchfield, CT, prior to St. Anne's. In 1858, he married



Harriet Talcott who died in Annapolis in 1886. They had tenchildren.

The church thrived under his watch. The number of communicantsgrew from 250 in 1870 to 493 in 1897; over the same period, theSunday school tripled to 320 students. The debt incurred to build thethen new church was paid off in 1871. One of his first acts was toreach out to an underserved community residents of the Hell Pointarea near the dock. In 1871, he rented quarters on Market Space fora mission school and for services. By 1874, he had facilitated thepurchase of property at the corner of Prince George and East Streetsand began offering services there. A new chapel on the site, begun in1878, was completed in 1886. The first service in the chapel proper on the second floor was conducted on Easter, 1886, but serviceswere held on the lower floor earlier.

Southgate also reached out to the African American community,probably controversial in post Civil War Annapolis. The MarketSpace rental was used for a colored Sunday school and services byat least 1873. A sewing school for African American girls was alsostarted. When the Prince George Street property was purchased andthe chapel built, these schools continued there. About 1880, someSt. Anne's parishioners purchased a house on Cornhill Street, as achapel for African Americans, called St. Philips. In 1887, St. Anne'spurchased a church on Northwest Street, and St Philips was movedthere, where it remained until 1969. In 1887, St. Anne's also hiredthe Reverend Joshua Massiah. Southgate noted, he "becomesminister at St. Philips, putting the work among the colored people ofthe church here in charge of a colored minister." Massiah left foranother calling after two years, and St. Philips was not to haveanother African American minister until 1901.

In Eastport, another underserved community, St. Lukes was foundedin 1897, originally as a Boys Club. On land deeded to St. Anne's in1898, a small building was constructed and services offered soonafter his death. In less than a decade, a St. Anne's assistant wasassigned to St. Luke's as fulltime Vicar.

The rectory on Hanover Street next to the Naval Academy, whichhad been used since 1759, was sold in the fall of 1885. A newrectory, at 201 Duke of Gloucester (the location of the present parishhouse, but renumbered 199) much closer to the church, waspurchased for the Southgates earlier that year.

At the fountain dedication, John Wirt Randall said, "This communitycame to know him as. . . being an indefatigable toiler along the pathof every 'heavenward duty;' as being filled with the true spirit ofChristian humility and benevolence; and as having with it all, a certainsimple, rugged, manly strength of bearing and of soul that inspiredrespect and confidence in all. . .

By: Eric Fredland [email protected]

St. Anne's Cemetery

With the addition of Locus Grove Cemetery, a brick wall wasconstructed in the 1880's. It ran along Northwest St. beginning at




Calvert Street and extending toCollege Creek, then known asDorsey Creek. The brick that wasused seems to have come from thebrickyard at the foot of Clay St.,which was known as BrickyardStreet at the time. But in August1994 a thunderstorm caused ahundred foot section of the wall tofall to the ground while anothersection leaned precariously inward.

It was never determined whether high winds or lightning was thecause of the damage, but a lack of any foundation for the wall andthe deterioration of the mortar, whichhad turned to sand with solid pieces ofoyster shells sticking out of theremaining mortar certainly contributedto its demise. As the cemeterycommittee worked to raise funds andrebuild the wall, another 77 feet of thewall fell, also. Donations were solicitedfrom the congregation and additionalfunding came from the MiddendorfFund of the Episcopal Diocese ofMaryland. This helped to rebuild thefirst section of the wall, which wasdedicated in November 1995.

Ginger DeLuca

"Century" is defined by Webster as"a period of 100 years especially ofthe Christian era or of the precedingperiod of human history the thirdcentury A.D." But for our family, it isnow defined by the life of GraceCriscimagna. On April 17, the day after Easter,Grace turned 100 years young. Daughter, sister, friend, wife,mother, aunt, godmother,grandmother, greatgrandmother these are titles by which we knowher. Her life spans two world warsand so many more "small" wars, theinvention of nearly all thetechnologies that mark our modernlife, 18 US Presidents, and somany, almost unbelievable changesin the world.

Grace was married to her husband Frank for more than 67 years. She has experienced all of the highs and lows that one canexperience in life. Through it all, Grace has retained her faith in God,her love for life, her gentle soul. At her party, Grace was surroundedby her brother Henry; Rose, her friend of 85 years; her Goddaughter;



three children; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; otherfamily members; and friends. On Easter, at the Holy Family Chapel, Sandy and I had flowersplaced to celebrate my mom's birthday. St. Anne's has been mymother's spiritual home for the eight years she has lived inAnnapolis. You, our parish family, took my mother into your heartsfrom the first day she attended church. I believe that the love youshow her is a return on her investment an investment in a life oflove freely given to others and a love for God. Many thanks to themany parishioners who sent Mom birthday cards and warm wishes. Ned Criscimagna

Environmental Ministry

The Environmental Ministry once again had asuccessful plant sale in Church Circle on Sunday,May 7. A wide variety of plants contributed by theAnnapolis Horticultural Society and some of ourministry members were available including trees,bushes, perennials, vegetablesand herbs. Numerous perennialswere natives that will thrive in thegardens of Anne Arundel County.

Many parishioners were willing to brave the coldand windy day to shop and choose some very niceplants. Those plants that were not purchased weretaken to St. Luke's Parish, where they weregratefully received and will be planted around theirlarge campus including the rain water retention ponds that they areworking to create.

Ginger DeLuca

Harrison Sayre Award Winner

The selection committee for the Harrison Sayre Award is pleased toannounce that Jasper Frazee is this year's recipient. A senior atBroadneck High School, Jasper, son of Doug and Diane Frazee, is



heading to University of Maryland inthe fall. He has been attending St.Anne's with his parents since birth. Besides Sunday School, Jasper hasbeen an active participant with the Youth Group, helping with all theirprojects including pancake suppers,meals for the homeless, etc. Hewent on the Guatemala Mission tripin 2016 where he was able to usehis Spanish to communicate withthe local people and quickly graspthe dynamic of the culture. Jasperhas had a successful high school"career". He has above a 4.0 GPAand has been involved in athletics. In the community he has volunteered with Habitat ForHumanity and participated in BoyScouts.

Jasper has been described by adults under whom he worked asdedicated and a leader. He plans to continue to be involved inchurch activities in college and beyond. He also plans to continue hisvolunteer work with community service projects.

Harrison Sayre was a longtime active member of St. Anne's church.He was very interested in young people and their education. Whenhe died in 2005, family; members of St. Anne's; and friends, donatedmoney to set up the Harrison Sayre Award. A selection committeemade up of a member of the clergy, a member of the memorialscommittee and members of the Sayre family meet to select arecipient from the applications submitted. The Harrison Sayre Award is given annually to a high schoolgraduating senior who has been active in St. Anne's church and incommunity activities and is enrolling in a two or four year college oruniversity the following fall. The $500 award is to help defray thecost of college textbooks.

First Stewards

Did you ever wonder who was the first person to get involved instewardship? Ponder no longer; the bible tells us. The world's firststewards were Adam and Eve. "Then God said, "Let us makehumankind in our image, according to our likeness; and let them havedominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and



over the cattle, and over all the wild animals of the earth, and overevery creeping thing that creeps upon the earth." " (Genesis 1:26). This part of the Hebrew bible lesson for Trinity Sunday (June 11) is atimely reminder that God has put us in charge of certain goods,property and (for parents) children to take care of. When weremember that we are just temporary custodians of our "stuff" andact accordingly, we are God's stewards.

Bob Sherer

Personal Prayers for Healing and Hope

St. Anne's Visits you at AAMC

If you are to be a patient at AAMC, please give the office a call andlet us know! Or contact William at wbell@stannesannapolis.org or8504502801. And say yes, when the admitting person at AAMCasks if you would like a pastoral visit from someone from yourpreferred religious affiliation.

Pastoral visits by our Hospital Visitors are a great benefit of beingpart of St Anne's parish. Our visitors are compassionate, respectfuland faithful. And they are all trained as Eucharistic Visitors.

The Prayer Ministry at St. Anne's




A Community at Prayer

St Anne's is a community that praysfor each other, our communityand the world. Prayer is the web that binds us together in a web ofcaring, for each other and for Our Lord.

The Prayers of the People

At our Sunday morning services, we pray publicly for those whorequest our prayers. Generally, the person we pray for is sufferingfrom some difficulty, illness, loss, or grief. We read the person's namealoud during the service, including their first and last name, so weneed the person's explicit permission.

The Prayer Letter

We publish this letter weekly and copies are available in the churchnarthex. The Letter includes first name and last initial of the person.We pray for these persons at our weekday worship services.

If you wish to request intercessory prayer for yourself, a friend orfamily member, please call the office or contact:Rev. William Bell: 4102679333 x206 or wbell@stannesannapolis.org ORPat Spencer: [email protected]

A Year of Getting to Know God through the Bible

A new series has begun at our Sunday 5:30 PM service: A Year ofGetting to Know God through the Bible. Over the course of the nextyear, we'll base the music, readings, prayers, and message of ourservice on the story of the Bible and the God revealed there. This





means that in thirty minutes a week you can get to know God andthe Bible better. In the course of a year, you will come away with anunderstanding of who God is, what the Bible really says, and whythe Bible is so important to us as a source for understanding whowe are too. In addition to the Sunday evening 30minute service,we'll be building a webpage that contains additional resources fordeeper exploration and understanding. We'll take some breaks here and there, for example, when Amy andJoe are on vacation, or when some other celebration takesprecedence, and don't worry, if you can't come every Sundayevening, you won't feel lost when you do come. But making thecommitment to attend regularly is one way to learn and grow overtime. If you already love our 5:30 Sunday evening service, ourformat and style isn't changing at allyou'll just notice a sustainedtheme over timea crucial, exciting, enriching, lifegiving theme. We began on March 5the first Sunday of Lent. Trying out thisservice and a Year of Getting to Know God through the Bible willmake a wonderful Lenten discipline. We hope to see you there!

For more information and a detailed description of each week'sscriptures, reflections and prayers, visit our websiteat: https://stannesannapolis.org/gettingknowgodbible/. The Rev. Amy RichterThe Rev. Joseph Pagano

Habitat for Humanity is back in Annapolis!

As a member of the Anne Arundel Interfaith Coalition, St. Anne'shas been working with ten other congregations in Annapolis torenovate an existing house at 123 Clay Street. Work began last falland is expected to continue in 2017. Many thanks to thoseparishioners who have volunteered. If you would like to help or areinterested in more information about Habitat for Humanity of theChesapeake, contact Linda Silva at 4432490129 orat [email protected].

https://stannes-annapolis.org/getting-know-god-bible/




Cooking for the Shelter

On Wednesday, June 7, we are serving a chicken dinner. We need 2more volunteers to provide 20 pieces of chicken, any kind (fried,baked, barbeque) home made or store purchased. We will also needtossed salad for 50 people; 2 more people to provide 2430 pieces ofcornbread (muffins or squares); 2 more people to provide potatosalad for 20 (figure on 4 persons per pound if store purchased andabout 2 servings per potato if making the salad); and dessert.

With the first Wednesday in July being the day after July 4th, manypeople will be away. We are trying to keep things simple and getorganized early. We need one more person to provide a spiral cutham of about 10 pounds, 1 roast chicken (for those who do no eatham), 3 volunteers to provide potato salad for 20, 2 people to providecoleslaw for 20, 6 dozen rolls, 68 tomatoes sliced or ready to besliced, 40 pieces of cheese, drinks (iced tea mix, 2 jars of juice, 1/2gallon of milk) and watermelon and cookies for dessert.

On August 2, we will have our annual cookout. Among other itemswe will need 3 people to provide 24 hamburgers and rolls, 2 peopleto provide 30 hot dog and rolls and salads. If the weathercooperates, we will cook and eat outside. To volunteer, contact Nancy Greeley at 410 2242975 [email protected] or John Merrick at [email protected] (with acopy to Nancy Greeley).

Family Cooking at the Light House Shelter in May





Family cooking for the Light House Shelter took place on Monday,May 15. We had 6 teenagers prepare the entire meal! We cookedsausage and chicken jambalaya two batches one spicy and onemild, baked homemade cornbread pudding squares using mygrandmother's recipe, and baked brownies. Our side was a colorfuland flavorful salad. A huge thanks to our crew of volunteers: Abby,Amber, Diana, Jessica, Kara, and Marissa. They worked hard itwas a full 2 hours of prepping and cooking and they did a super job.Family Light House Shelter is a great community service project forour youth. The residents raved about how good everything was somany came up for seconds and six batches of warm browniesdisappeared very fast!

Family Cooking at the Light House Shelter News and Update

Family cooking at the Light House Shelter is held the 3rd Monday ofeach month. We are always looking for volunteer families to comeprepare, cook, and serve a meal for approximately 60 residents. Thisis a wonderful opportunity for the whole family to volunteer togetherand lovingly serve our community. Each month we need 23 familiesto prepare a main course, side dishes, and dessert.

The shelter recently reminded all volunteer coordinators that onlychildren 11 years and older are allowed to be in the kitchen andparticipate in food preparation. Please keep this restriction in mindwhen signing up for family cooking.

Signing up for St. Anne's family cooking at the Light House Shelter isnow easier than ever I've moved to using SignUpGenius to helpwith managing and scheduling. The link to sign up for our designatednights is http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0844a5ac2ba2fe3stannes/.

It is never too early to sign up if you'd like to pick a date later in 2017.You will need to register at the SignUpGenius website. Please limityour sign up for one main meal contribution every 46 months, and aside dish/dessert contribution once every 23 months, so there areenough "slots" for all who wish to be involved. Generally speaking,my teenage crew & I can fill in spots left vacant.

To learn more about participating or volunteering please contact JillLake at [email protected] or 4434332373.

FUN FACT: Did you know how integral St. Anne's Parish was in theearly days of what is now the Light House Shelter? "More than 25 years ago, The Light House was started by localchurches to help meet theneeds of the homeless indowntown Annapolis after theChristian Workers SoupKitchen on West Street wasdestroyed in a fire. To help fillthe void left for housing for thehomeless in downtownAnnapolis, an immediate respite consisting of six cots were set up inthe lobby of St. Anne's Parish House on Duke of Gloucester Street.Several weeks later the Light House, formerly known as Annapolis

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Area Ministries, Inc. (AAMI) became incorporated with a membershipof six area congregations."http://www.annapolislighthouse.org/history

Be included in our photo directory event by Lifetouch. Please notethe dates and hours below. Our sign up times will be posted soon. Bring your family and pets. Greeting cards are available.

Thursday September 14; Friday September 15 Sunday September17 and Wednesday October 18 Saturday October 21. Hours of photography are: weekdays 1:309:00 PM; Saturdays9:30AM5:00PM; and Sundays 1:007:00 PM.

For more information, contact Caroline Purdy at 4102637579or [email protected]

2017 Men's Retreat

SAVE THE DATES September 22 24

Yes, you read this correctly. The Women gathered inRehoboth in early April, and September is the men's turn.

This weekend has much to offer:

Good chance of finding new "brothers" among St.Anne's congregation

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Physical, mental and spiritual growthFocus on topics that Christian men find importantInsightful talks by fellow parishionersJoe Pagano is our spiritual director, providing prayer andcommunion liturgiesVery comfortable accommodations at the retreat houseExceptional mealsA lovely setting in the shade, but close to the beachQuiet time for those hoping for contemplationTime to be active running, bicycling, beach explorationTime for fun card games, Saturday afternoon footballSinging

The photo above includes the gang who attended last year. Hopefully you will choose to join us this year. Reserve thedates now, and watch for more announcements this summer.

Two New Classes Coming this Fall!

Christian Faith and MemoirSundaysFall, 2017St. Anne's Church In the fall, we will offer a new Christian Formation Class on ChristianFaith and Memoir. The class will be led by the Rev. Dr. Amy E.Richter and the Rev. Dr. Joseph S. Pagano. The class will explorethe big themes of Christian faith (e.g., creation, redemption, grace,forgiveness) through the genre of memoir. Classes will include a 20minute presentation by clergy leaders on a particular theme ofChristian faith in the story of their lives. Participants will have anopportunity to respond by writing their own memoir of faith. Comeand explore how the story of Christian faith is being written in thestory of our own lives. Date, time, and location TBD Stay tuned for more details.

Bible Study: Forgiveness in the ScripturesTuesdays beginning September 26, 2017St. Anne's Church



Led by The Rev. Dr. Amy Richter and the Rev. Dr. JosephPagano 1:302:30 PM Room 102 in the Parish HouseAll are welcome!

St. Anne's CemeteryLOTS AVAILABLE Lots are currently available for purchase at historic St.Anne's /Cedar Bluff Cemetery. We offer sites for fullburial & cremations. If you would like moreinformation, please call Mark LaBuda, CemeteryManager, at 4102677184.

Community News

St. Philip's Episcopal Church

At 10:30 AM on Sunday, May 21, St. Philip's will be celebrating its147th anniversary. The church's theme this year is "Sowing Seeds ofLove, Faith, Hope, Tolerance and Peace."

To help celebrate this milestone, on May 6, St. Philips will hold "ACaribbean Dance Experience" in the Great Hall from 7:00 to 10:00PM.

News & Notes Calendar, Room and Facilities UsageIf a St. Anne's group (or outside group)requires the use of one of the meeting roomsat the parish house or at the church, pleaseemail Valerie Jones, Office Manager atoffice@stannesannapolis.org. Email CommunicationsDo we have your correct email address? Hasyour email address changed lately? We wantto keep you up to date & in the circle of all the great things going on at St.Anne's Church. Please let our office know how to reach you. Email toinfo@stannesannapolis.org or call 4102679333, ext. 212. Our Newest & Youngest MembersWhen new babies are born into the St. Anne's Parish family, the Altar Guildhas a rosebud placed on the altar in celebration of the birth. If you havewelcomed a new baby, have someone contact Connie SaegerProctor atclsaeger@stannesannapolis.org so that we can arrange for a rosebud! We






also want to make sure the baby's name & birth date are entered into thedatabase if it is part of an active household.

The ArchivesIf you have questions about the history of St. Anne's you may email us atarchives@stannesannapolis.org. Eric Fredland will get back to you assoon as possible. Or you may contact Eric at 4102686186. Next Issue Information

The Circle is published monthly for members of St. Anne's Parish, ChurchCircle, Annapolis, MD. The next issue will be in July. All articles welcome;the deadline for the July issue is June 20. Email articles to Kirsten Hairat communications@stannesannapolis.org.

St. Anne's Parish Office Information Phone: 4102679333Fax: 4102803181 www.stannesannapolis.orginfo@stannesannapolis.org Parish Office HoursThe Parish Office is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM until 4:00PM, & on Fridays from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Rector: The Rev. Amy E. Richter, PhD, arichter@stannesannapolis.org

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