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Sept 17
11 a.m.
Anniversary Celebration
The Parish of Holy Cross-St. Philip's, Cumberland
120th year of Holy Cross and 110th year of St. Philip's Chapel
The celebration of the Eucharist will be followed by a light buffet and entertainment. Mark your calendars and plan to celebrate with us as we give thanks for the life of Mary Perry and Samuel Denson, both of whom saw clearly their Christian responsibility and whose fervent commitment brought these two divergent communities into being. www.holycross.ang-md.org
Sept 18
Annual Homecoming Bull Roast and Crab Feast
4-8 p.m.
Benefits St. James' Church, Lafayette Square, Baltimore
Tickets: $50; Tall Cedars, 2501 Putty Hill Ave., Parkville, MD 21234
www.stjamesonthesquare.org
Sept 23 & 24
Church Musicians' Retreat 2011
The Bishop Claggett Center, Buckeystown
For the Chief Musician: Teacher, Pastor, Artist
Sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland Committee on Liturgy and Music and the Claggett Ministries Council.For information and registration visit www.claggettcenter.org
Sept 29
Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels
6:30 p.m.
St. John's in the Village 3009 Greenmount Ave., Baltimore
410-467- 4793, www.stjohnsinthevillage.org
Oct 6
Harbor Cruise
4:45 p.m. boarding
Benefits Baltimore International Seafarers' Center
Two-hour harbor cruise aboard the Duchess of Pintail. Departs from Pier 5 (Inner Harbor, Baltimore). Cost $60 pp, includes light fare, soft drinks, beer, wine. Reservations due by Sept. 16. 410-685-1240, www.baltseafarers.ang-md.org
Oct. 8
Fall Festival and Country Ham and Oyster Dinner
2-6 p.m.
St. James' Parish, 5757 Solomons Island Rd., Lothian
Adults $20; children 3-10 $10. Children 2 and under free
Step back in Colonial days: oxcart rides, children's activities, antique cars, homemade ice cream, plants, baked goods, crafts, treasures, and tours of the historic 1763 church. 410-867-2838, www.stjameslothian.com
Oct 8
Spaghetti Supper and Murder Mystery
5 p.m. in the Parish Hall
St. John's in the Village, 3009 Greenmount Ave., Baltimore
410-467-4793, www.stjohnsinthevillage.org
Oct 14
Bishops' Cup Golf Tournament
1 p.m. Shotgun start
Wetlands Golf Course, Aberdeen
Supports Harford Family House. Lunch and dinner, prizes, sponsorships. $125 pp; $450 per foursome. www.episcopalmaryland.org
Oct 15
Donations-Only Flea Market
8 a.m.-12 noon
St. Andrew the Fisherman, Mayo
Rain date: Oct 16, 11 a.m. www.standrew.ang-md.org
Oct 16
Traditional Choral Evensong
4 p.m.
St. John's in the Village 3009 Greenmount Ave., Baltimore
410-467-4793, www.stjohnsinthevillage.org
Oct. 22
Fall Festival
9 a.m.-2 p.m., Lunch served 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
All Saints' Church, Reisterstown
For more information 410-833-0700, www.allsaints.ang-md.org
Oct 22
Church Bazaar
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
St. Paul's Church, Poplar Springs, 16457 Old Frederick Rd, Mt. Airy
Baked goods, candy, jellies, ornaments, collectibles, entertainment books, holiday items, silent auction, gifts to go, crafts, lunch and more. 410-489-4411, www.stpauls-poplarsprings.ang-md.org
Oct 22
Bull Roast
1-5 p.m.
The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, 3121 Walbrook Ave., Baltimore
Tickets: $50; 410-383-1575, www.stmaryswalbrook.org
Oct 28, 29, 30
Halloween Haunted House
6-9 p.m.
St. John's in the Village, 3009 Greenmount Ave,, Baltimore
410-467-4793, www.stjohnsinthevillage.org
Oct 29
Run in the Valley 5K Run/Walk
9 a.m.
St. John's Church, Western Run Parish, Glyndon
Fundraiser for St. John's Church and its ministries
www.runinthevalley.stjohnsglyndon.org
Nov 1
Feast of All Saints
6:30 p.m.
Saint John's in the Village 3009 Greenmount Ave., Baltimore
410-467-4793, www.stjohnsinthevillage.org
Nov 2
Choral Requiem for All Souls' Day
6:30 p.m.
St. John's in the Village 3009 Greenmount Ave., Baltimore
410-467-4793, www.stjohnsinthevillage.org
Nov 20
Traditional Choral Evensong
4 p.m.
St. John's in the Village 3009 Greenmount Ave., Baltimore
410-467-4793, www.stjohnsinthevillage.org
Nov. 27
"Messiah" Sing Along
4 p.m.
St. James' Church, 5757 Solomons Island Rd., Lothian
Bring a snack and score. Some available.
Candlelight Reception
410-867-2838, www.stjamesparishlothian.com
Dec 11
Christmas Bazaar
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
St. John's in the Village 3009 Greenmount Ave., Baltimore
Gift tables, children's table, white elephant table, homemade cookies and candy, and much more 410-467-4793, www.stjohnsinthevillage.org
Dec 18
Traditional Choral Evensong
4 p.m. St. John's in the Village 3009 Greenmount Ave., Baltimore
410-467- 4793, www.stjohnsinthevillage.org
Dec 27
Festival Choral Eucharist of Saint John's Day
6:30 p.m.
St. John's in the Village 3009 Greenmount Ave., Baltimore
410-467-4793, www.stjohnsinthevillage.org
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