Word to the Wyes 9/9/21
A Prayer of Remembrance on September 11, 2021
O Lord, our strength and our redeemer. We pause to remember the great losses and courageous acts of September 11th. We lift up those who are still affected — Families of the victims, police officers, firemen, first responders and all who were involved. We pray for the light of Christ to flood the hearts of people everywhere. We believe you desire to redeem all your creation, and we trust that beauty will continue to come from the ashes of our darkest days. Surround us with your mighty angels of protection, give us compassion for one another in all life’s circumstances, and the courage to answer your call. Amen.
Sunday, September 12th
8 am service of Holy Communion – St. Luke’s Chapel
10 am service of Holy Communion – Old Wye
(masks are available for those who wish)
A Collect for the
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Birthday blessings to Anna Sophia Denton, Don Webber, David Bryan and William Radcliffe. Anniversary blessings to Mike & Carol Bilek and Lane & Connie Cole.
Warmest regards in Christ,
Reverend Charlie
We are seeking your perspective and feedback. As we are steadily returning to in-person Sunday services, the number and frequency of online views has been declining. Weekly livestreaming of parish services will be discontinued the month of September while we reimagine our online worship service presence. You may look forward to a future survey posted on Word to the Wyes Weekly.
Fall into Kerygma
The Kerygma course, Reading the Bible as a Whole, begins on Monday, September 13 at 10 am in the Wye Parish House and on Zoom. The fall course is a weekly discovery of the Old Testament beginning with Genesis and concluding with the Visions of the Messiah. For those who are new to Kerygma, the resource book is available this week at Parish House. I look forward to welcoming everyone to this vision of reading the scriptures together.
Special Sunday School SessionPlease join Miss Bibi for a special Sunday school session at Old Wye on Sunday, September 19, at 10:00 a.m. Children of all ages are welcome to enjoy a fun hour of fellowship, faith, and learning. As an extra treat, Mr. Rick Culotta will visit to share some neat facts from Old Wye’s history and talk about our parish’s upcoming 300th anniversary. It’s sure to be a great time and a very happy one since we’ll all be together again!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Miss Bibi at (410)570-2023 or [email protected].
A Message from the Best of QueenstownAwards Committee
It is our pleasure to inform you that St Luke’s Chapel has been selected as the Winner for the 2021 Best of Queenstown Awards in the category of Places of Worship. The Queenstown Award Program was created to honor and generate public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of businesses and organizations in and around Queenstown. Our mission is to raise the profile of exemplary companies and entrepreneurs among the press, the business community, and the general public.
Colonial Garb for Old Wye Church 300th Anniversary
Oyez! Oyez! Oyez!A few parishioners have been asking about purchasing 18th Century Garb for the upcoming 300th Anniversary events, starting with the upcoming Commemorative 1721 style Prayer Service on October 17, 2021. Please know that this is purely an individual choice and no one is expected to dress in period garb and the type that you might purchase is totally up to you.
Click the link below to see a list of vendors.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or want any advice.
Your most affectionate and humble servant,
Rick Culotta
410-829-3129 (C) – Email: [email protected]
Old Wye Church Walking TourWe have inaugurated the self-guided walking tour introducing guests and friends to the history and significance of Old Wye Church. You will notice there are 12 stops, each with an online descriptive recording.
Come in person or visit our new online virtual tour by clicking the link below.
The Offering Plate –We thank you for your support of Wye Parish. Your ushers will leave the plate near the back of the church so that you may leave an offering as you enter or depart.
Or, you may always take advantage of 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.
Yard Sale at the Old Wye MillThe Old Wye Mill in Wye Mills is holding a Flea Market/Yard Sale on Saturday, September 11th. Tables are available for rent at $20 for a 10 x 10 space, a 6′ table and a chair. The mill will be open to visitors for tours and will be selling water, sodas and snacks along with the usual flours, jams and gift items.
A few spaces still available. (Limited to 20 vendors)
Enjoy shopping? Save the date and come join us on September 11th.
Arts & Crafts Sale at the Old Wye MillThe Old Wye Mill in Wye Mills is holding an Arts & Crafts Sale on Saturday, September 25th. Tables are available for rent at $20 for a 10 x 10 space, a 6′ table and a chair. In case of rain, the event will take place on October 2nd. The mill will be open to visitors for tours and will be selling water, sodas and snacks along with the usual flours, jams and gift items.
Send your applications by September 10th to reserve a space.
( Limited to 20 vendors)
Enjoy shopping? Save the date and come join us on September 25th.
Our Daily Thread Thrift Store is Now Open at a NEW Location!!
Liz Bazzell led an army of volunteers to relocate the thrift store & open on August 5th!
Stop in to see the transformation!!
Now located at
1521 Postal Road (formerly Sears)
Chester, MD
Donations of non-perishable food are warmly accepted for the Haven Ministries Emergency Food Shelter. Food donation boxes are located at both Old Wye Church and St. Luke’s Chapel. The Food Pantry at Haven Ministries is open for daily distribution. The Haven Ministries Food Pantry Truck is open on Tuesdays and Fridays at the Faith Bible Church, 704 Dudley Corner Road in Sudlersville to serve residents of northern Queen Anne’s County. For more information or to volunteer call Leslie McGovern at 410-443-7696.
Homes of HopeHaven Ministries is pleased to show the progress of their ‘Homes of Hope’! The two homes, scheduled to be completed this fall, will offer a housing assistance program to support local residents as they transition into permanent housing.
Wye Parish Ministry Calendar
- Sun. September 12 – Return to 8 am service at St. Luke’s & 10 am at OW
- Mon. September 13 – Begin Kerygma, 10 am in the OW Parish Hall
- Wed. September 15 – ECW Meeting, 10 am in the OW Parish Hall
- Sun. September 19 – 8 am service at St. Luke’s & 10 am service at OW
- Mon. September 20 – Kerygma, 10 am in the OW Parish Hall
- Mon. September 20 – Vestry Meeting, 7 pm in the OW Parish House
- Thurs. September 23 – Building & Grounds Ctte. Meeting 10 am at OW