Word to the Wyes 1/13/22

“Do whatever he tells you.” Now standing there were six stone water-jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to them, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim.    John 2:5-7


This Sunday, January 16, 2022
Second Sunday after the Epiphany

8:00 am service of Holy Communion – St. Luke’s Chapel
10:00 am service of Morning Prayer – Old Wye Church
Children’s Church First Communion Class

We look forward to welcoming you in person for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany. Due to the rise in transmission of the Covid19 variant, we are requesting that all attending in person wear a mask. Prayers for your health and well being in the New Year.

Collect for Second Sunday after the Epiphany
Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Birthday blessings for MaryJo DeMatteis, Frieda Malcolm and Wyatt Allen.
Warmest regards to all this Season of Epiphany,
Reverend Charlie

Winter/Spring Kerygma Fellowship
The Kerygma course, Reading the Bible as a Whole, continues on Monday, January 17th at 10 am in the Wye Parish Library. The winter/spring course is a weekly discovery of the New Testament beginning with The Good News and concluding with the Revelation of John. I look forward to welcoming everyone to this vision of reading the Scriptures together.

Children’s Church Holy Communion Class
We Give Thanks is a course preparing children to receive Holy Communion with deeper understanding.
We Give Thanks is scheduled at 10 am the first Sundays of months leading to Easter 2022. Please note this change in date: Our next gathering will be January 16th (third Sunday in January).
On February 6, Joanne Fisher, Youth Missioner and Communications Director of the Diocese, will meet with parents and parishioners after the church service and communion class at Old Wye to discuss the future of our children’s ministry.

The Wye Parish Annual Meeting – Sunday, January 30th, at 10 am
a service of Holy Communion at Old Wye to be followed by the election of new Vestry members, reports from the current Vestry including the 300th Anniversary Committee.

The Offering Plate
We thank you for your support of Wye Parish.
You may always choose to donate using our online giving. Simply click on the plate to make an online offering for Wye Parish. This online giving feature also may be accessed any time by clicking the donate button at the top of this newsletter or from the Wye Parish website.
Thank you to all who have mailed their weekly or monthly offerings, bring their pledges to church on Sunday mornings and to those who are already using our online donation service.

Prayer for Annual Parish Stewardship
Accept, O Lord, these gifts which we bring to you, inspire and increase our gratitude for the presence of your Holy Spirit in our lives. We commit our church to your praise and honor, that the name of our Lord Jesus may be worshipped, and his ministry of compassion, healing and new life bring hope to all people. Amen.

Haven Ministries - Hope Through Shelter, Clothing & Food
Attention to all Homeless Shelter Volunteers
Haven Ministries Homeless Shelter is open again for the Fall, Winter and Spring session:
For now, due to the pandemic and safety concerns, our guests are being cared for by the Haven Ministries Staff.  However, dinners are still being provided by volunteers from the various member churches. Providing dinners is easier than in the past, as you only need to drop off the dinner (usu. meat and veggie casserole) at 5:30 at the Kent Island United Methodist Church.  The next dinner opportunity for our Parish is January 21st and has already been filled.  Please contact Mary Julie: [email protected]/410-310-3577, if you are interested in being a volunteer for this season or want more information before committing.

Haven Ministries - Hope Through Shelter, Clothing & FoodHaven Ministries Emergency Food Shelter
Donations of non-perishable food are warmly accepted for the Haven Ministries Emergency Food Shelter. Food donation boxes are located at both St. Luke’s Chapel and Old Wye Church.
The Food Pantry at Haven Ministries is open for daily distribution.

Wye Parish Ministry Calendar
  • Sun. Jan 16 – 8 am service at St. Luke’s & 10 am service at OW
  • Mon. Jan 17 – 10 am Kerygma in the OW Parish House
  • Mon. Jan 17 – 7 pm Vestry Meeting in the OW Parish House
  • Wed. Jan 19 – 7 pm Choir rehearsal in the OW Parish House
  • Sun. Jan 23 – 8 am service at St. Luke’s & 10 am service at OW
  • Mon. Jan 24 – 10 am Kerygma in the OW Parish House
  • Wed. Jan 26 – 7 pm Choir rehearsal in the OW Parish House
  • Sat. Jan 29 – 5 pm Ordination of Susie Leight at Christ Church Easton
  • Sun. Jan 30 – 10 am All-Parish Service at OW
  • Sun. Jan 30 – Annual Meeting after church in the OW Parish House