Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting and Election of Officers of All Saints Episcopal Church, 85-45 96th Street, Woodhaven, New York 11421, shall be held at 12:30 PM on Sunday January 20th, 2019, in the nave of the aforementioned church.

All ministry heads are hereby requested to prepare and print your respective reports of the year past and your plans for the current year, for distribution the meeting. The Chairperson shall present, for ratification, the Ministry Plan and the vestry approved operating budget for the year 2019.

At the election stage the following offices would be declared vacant:

Elections to fill these positions shall be subject to the following terms of-

QUALIFICATION & ELIGIBILITY:

No person shall be eligible for election as a church warden, unless that person also be a confirmed communicant in the Episcopal Church and have served this parish, All Saints Episcopal Church, Woodhaven, in the capacity of vestryperson for a minimum of one full term or three years, nor be eligible for election as a vestryperson unless that person shall have been baptized. Persons of full age (18yrs or older) belonging to All Saints Episcopal Church, Woodhaven, who have been baptized and are regular attendants at its worship and financial contributors to its support for at least twelve months shall be deemed to be qualified voters.

CANDIDATES:

Persons being nominated to fill any of the vacant positions must themselves meet the criteria of qualified voters, must have given their consent to the nomination and would be expected to live up to the Expectation of Vestry Persons. All nominations must be seconded by a qualified voter. Such names, accompanied by a brief written (summary) biography of the candidate should be submitted to the Rector, on or before Sunday January 13th, 2019, to facilitate entry of the candidate's name on the ballot. Nominations from the floor will be accepted subject to the qualification and eligibility requirements being met, including a written brief bio, of such nominees as stated above, and nominees must be present to accept or decline their nominations.

We want your full support!

Three Ways to Pledge Your Commitment for 2019

1. Download the form from the Stewardship 2018 webpage
and submit it on Sunday or by mail.

2. Fill out and submit the form online.

3. Picking up a form at church on Sunday and turning it in.

Click here to go to the Stewardship 2018 webpage.

Orientation - Sunday, January 27

1 PM

Preparation Classes for Confirmation and  Adult Baptism will begin with an orientation on Sunday, January 27 at 1 PM. Classes will be held every  Sunday from 1-2:30 PM here at the church from February 3 through May 26. Baptisms will take place at the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 20 at 7:30 PM, and Confirmation will be on Saturday, June 1 at 10:00 AM at the  Cathedral in Garden City. The classes are open to any person age 13 or older. Parents with children 12 and under who wish to have their child baptized should speak directly with Fr. Whitmire or Pastor  Leticia.

The Presentation of Christ in the Temple, commonly called "The Purification of Saint Mary the Virgin," is the feast day on February 2nd known as Candlemas. At this feast, it is customary to bless the candles for the year, and to bless the candles that will be used during the procession at the liturgy -- and, coincidentally, as many candles as possible are lit for this service, in keeping with the theme of Jesus Christ being the "Light to lighten the Gentiles". The blessed candles are then taken home to be used by the parishioners during the coming year. Whilst the historical use of these candles has varied across the ages, they were certainly lit when praying for family members who were sick, when there was a time of danger or trial, and particularly if the priest came by to visit the sick.

A great idea for Candlemas candles in the homes is to use them for family devotions. A family purchases enough Candlemas candles to last the year, and then takes them to Church on the Feast of the Presentation and Purification to have them blessed. They are then used throughout the year, e.g. after dinner each night for a short time of prayer and catechizing.

All Saints Church is collecting donations towards the purchase of these candles. Candles are $2 for singles, or $10 for a bundle of five. You may purchase as many as you wish. Please see Fr. Whitmire, Hazra Whitney, or Lance Davis for more information.

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Perhaps you've heard talk about a steering committee for our partnership with All Saints/Todos los Santos Lutheran. Who are they and what do they do?

Their purpose is to help discern what our partnership will look like and to get that on paper. They will also help in allowing you to share your thoughts and opinions as we continue to discern. They are not a replacement of the Vestry, nor of any ministry or committee that currently exists.

Members of the Steering Committee

All Saints Episcopal Church	All Saints/Todos los Santos Lutheran Church
Anestha Crawford	Alexis Cornejo
Enid Kelly	José Sedano
Godric Pursoo	Oscar Sedano
Maria Jaya	David Rueda & Johanna Vilches

To schedule a conversation or visit, please call 718-350-9536 or 

Hay tiempos cuando todos necesitamos un corazón que escuche para poder procesar las cuestiones que la vida nos presenta.