All Saints Episcopal Church
Celebrating our Life Together in Christ
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100 North Drew Street / Appleton, Wisconsin 54911 / 920-734-3656
Parish Office Hours: 9am to 3pm, Mon-Wed and Fri., 9am-12pm Thurs.
Summer Office Hours (Memorial Day-Labor Day): 9am-12pm Mon-Fri
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Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to see
the schedule of servers for upcoming Sundays.
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Dear Members of All Saints,
The Wardens and Vestry are pleased to let you know that
Alicia Bayambang
has graciously agreed to serve as the church’s interim treasurer. She will be working with Ellen and the Finance Committee for the rest of the year and then become the official Treasurer. Alicia is a life-long Episcopalian with an impressive record of church volunteer experience, having have served at various parishes as a newsletter editor, vestry member, Senior Warden, and Treasurer. She has a BS in Accountancy/Finance and an MBA with an International Business emphasis and is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, and Certified Fraud Examiner. She’s currently employed at Humana as a Finance Manager.
On a personal level, she and her husband, Heljun, enjoy traveling, watching movies, and ballroom dancing. They also have a small dog and three cats.
The leadership of All Saints feels very blessed that she has accepted the opportunity to be our treasurer and we look forward to working with her.
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From
the Director of Youth Ministry, Erin Wolf
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5th Grade students
are cordially invited to participate in all Youth Group gatherings during the month of December.
CLICK HERE
for the Youth Group calendar.
Youth Group December Service Project:
The Youth Group will be participating in a Paper Packing Party on Sunday, Dec. 2.
CLICK HERE
to download a permission form, and please note that
all participants need a signed permission form to attend
.
RSVP to Erin
by Friday, Nov. 30 to ensure enough seats in vehicles. One other adult chaperone is needed for this outing. This will take place of our evening gathering time.
Quiet Day with Bishop Matt
will take place Saturday, Dec. 8 from 9:00am-2:30pm in Room 22. This event is open to all ages, and child care is available. Participants will spend their time with the bishop meditating on reflections from Julian of Norwich.
RSVP to the Parish Office
to ensure enough food for lunch. There is no cost to attend.
Remaining Youth Choir Rehearsals:
Sunday, Dec. 9 after the 10:00am service || Saturday, Dec. 15 from 3-4pm || Sunday, Dec. 16 from 9:00-9:50am ||
Contact Heidi Bates
for info.
St. Nicholas
will be visiting All Saints on Sunday, December 9. Any children (or adults) wishing to bring
a new, unwrapped
toy or book for a local child may do so. All gifts received will go to the children and families of
Harbor House Domestic Abuse Shelter
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Camp Worship
will take place Sunday, Dec. 9 in the Chancel (choir area of the church) during Youth Group from 6:30-8:00pm and is open to all ages 4 and up (ages 4-7 should be accompanied by an adult). This worship offering changes each month to include different activities, music, and prayers, so no two are exactly alike!
The 5
th
Annual Kids’ Day In
event will take place at All Saints on Saturday, December 15 from 1:00-4:00pm. Children in grades 4K-5 are welcome to attend, and assistance will be needed from students in grades 6-12 and at least TWO (2) adult volunteers.
CLICK HERE
to sign up—there is no cost to attend, and friends are welcome.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, December 12
th
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Youth Sunday in Advent
will take place on Sunday, Dev. 16. If your student wishes to serve as a reader, acolyte, or participate in the recessional (processing out at the end of the service), please contact
Erin Wolf
or the
Parish Office
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Upcoming Events
Dec. 2:
Paper Packing Party, Youth Group
Dec. 8:
Quiet Day with Bishop Matt Gunter
Dec. 9:
St. Nicholas Visit || Youth Choir Rehearsal || Camp Worship
Dec. 15:
Kids’ Day In, 1-4pm in Kemper Hall || Youth Choir Rehearsal
Dec. 16:
Youth Choir Rehearsal || Youth Choir at 10am service || Advent Youth Sunday
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It's time to redo the list of names that we pray for during the Prayers of the People. If you would like to keep any of the current names on the list, or if you have new names to add, please
contact the office
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Alternative Gift Market Results
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Alternative Gifts International $4070
Serrv $1130
Equal Exchange Co-op $805.75
Caneille Regional Dev Fund $590
Gifts for the Journey $500
Order of Julian of Norwich $495
Total $7590.75
Thank you for giving the world a present!
Stay tuned for the results of our online sales, which end Sunday, December 2nd.
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Alternative Gifts Online Sale
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Only a week left in our Alternative Gift Market online sale! The sale ends
Sunday, December 2
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Serrv and Earn Sale
Click
HERE
to buy fair trade crafts from Serrv!
Alternative Gifts International Crowdfunding Site
Click
HERE
to donate to Alternative Gifts International!
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Thank you for the blessing of your giving to support the mission and ministry of All Saints Episcopal Church. A letter was sent last week explaining how the giving campaign went. If you did not receive that letter, please
tell the church office
so they can make sure you are on the mailing list.
The Finance Committee and Vestry have started the budget planning process based on what God provides. We will have a draft budget soon we will make available to the congregation for feedback and comment. Thank you for your generosity.
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Christmas Flower Memorials
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If you'd like to contribute to our Christmas flowers in memory of a loved one, please
contact the office
with the names you wish to have listed. Donations may be for any amount.
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Spend money like you do now AND provide income for All Saints mission and ministry. (Want to know more? Visit
shopwithscrip.com
. Already familiar with SCRIP? Visit the site and join with code AB959F476L496).
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Advent Quiet Day - Dec. 8
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Bishop Matt will lead an Advent Quiet Day with four meditations on Julian of Norwich on
Saturday, December 8
from
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
. More information can be found
here
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Everyone from All Saints is invited to attend. Child care will be provided, and there will be a light lunch (donation asked). If you plan to attend,
let the All Saints office know
so there will be enough food for lunch.
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St. Nicholas
will be visiting All Saints at the end of the 10am service on Sunday, December 9. Any children (or adults) wishing to bring
a new, unwrapped
toy or book for a local child may do so. All gifts received will go to the children and families of
Harbor House Domestic Abuse Shelter
.
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The date of the next parish potluck has been changed from Thursday, Dec. 6 to
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 6-8pm
. Sign up on the bulletin board or
contact the office
. This will be a Christmas-themed potluck, so bring your favorite festive dishes!
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Twelfth Night Revels & Epiphany Dinner - Jan. 5
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Save the Date ye Revellers All,
for meet we shall in Kemper Hall--
Come at 5, the 5th of January
both Young and Old shall we be Merry!
Once again, it is time for a Twelfth Night Revel and Epiphany Dinner. For those of you who have never attended, we are reviving an evening of Food, Fellowship, Foolishness and Fun, which celebrates the old traditions of the original 12 Days of Christmas as celebrated in Jolly Olde Englande. At
5 pm
on
Saturday, January 5
in Kemper Hall we will gather for hot Wassail punch, a candlelight dinner of Roast Pork, Figgy Pudding, Epiphany Cakes, Bobbing for Apples, Carols, Anthems, all led by the Master of the Revels, actor Scott Crane. Fun for all ages, families with children are definitely encouraged to attend, and a modest fee will cover the cost of provisions.
Please mark your calendars and let Emily in the church office know you will be attending at 920-734-3656 or
allsaintsapple@tds.net
Invite friends - it is a blast, and a perfect way to mark the end of the Christmas season. We need to know as soon as possible who is attending so we can order and prepare enough food. There are opportunities to cook, bake, clean up, decorate, and do errands. Many hands make light work, so if you would like to help out, please contact Carol Jegen at
cjegen49@gmail.com
or at 920-475-9709.
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This three-week course will be offered between services in the undercroft the first three Sundays of January and then repeated the first 3 Sundays in February. Watch for more information soon!
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Diocesan & Community Events
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Christmas Marionette Shows - Dec. 1 & 8
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The Fox Folk Marionette Troupe will be performing a special Christmas show entitled “The Search for the King” at the Apple Creek YMCA on
Saturday, December 1
. The morning show is at
11:00 a.m.
A repeat performance is slated for
1:00 p.m.
The group will also be performing the show at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Green Bay on
Saturday, December 8 at 1 p.m.
as part of their Christmas for Kids event. Based on the classic tale “The Other Wiseman,” this half-hour family-friendly show features 20 colorful, hand-crafted marionettes who have been telling the Christmas story in the Fox River Valley for over 50 years. Come and see the magic of this Christmas tale!
The Fox Folk Marionette Troupe is comprised of students from Fox Valley Lutheran High School and is one of the few surviving marionette performance teams in the Midwest and may be the only high school group in the nation. The troupe was established in 2004 and performs with marionettes that were hand-crafted by Bruce and Barbara Purdy and members at All Saints Episcopal Church in Appleton. The original marionettes were created in the 1960s to share the message of Christmas and have performed for 50,000-plus people over the years.
Dave Payne serves as the Director of this group and is assisted by Co-Director Cassie Payne. The public is welcome. Enjoy a good, old-fashioned puppet show that has been a Christmas tradition in the Valley for over 50 years. Find out more at
www.fvlhs.org/marionettes
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The Apple Creek YMCA is located at 2851 E. Apple Creek Rd on Appleton’s far northeast side. St. Paul Lutheran Church is located at 514 S. Clay Street in Green Bay.
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Charpentier’s
Midnight Mass For Christmas
- Dec. 9
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All Saints is in need of a new Clerk of the Vestry. This is a volunteer position that requires attending all vestry meetings, which are usually held after the 10am service on the 3rd Sunday of the month, and taking minutes which are later distributed to the vestry. The clerk does not vote on vestry decisions. If you'd like to serve in this role, please contact
Senior Warden Rob Anderson
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A new schedule of servers for January-March will be coming out in the next few weeks. If you're interested in becoming an acolyte, chalice bearer, lector, or usher, please
contact the office
- this is a good time to get on the list!
We're especially in need of chalice bearers and acolytes for the
8am Sunday service
. Right now we don't have enough servers for a proper rotation, which means that some people have to serve almost every week. If you're a regular 8am attendee who would be willing to join this ministry,
please
contact the office
. Thank you!
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Coffee Hour Volunteers Needed
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The coffee hour schedule has a number of openings in the upcoming weeks. Please sign up to bring treats! If you haven't hosted coffee hour before, directions are
available from the office
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We're looking for volunteers to join the Eucharistic Visitor ministry, which brings communion to parishioners who are no longer able to attend church. If you're interested in learning how to take part in this ministry, please
contact the office
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Stephen Ministry:
Bringing Christ's healing love to hurting people
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From Susan McCardell, Stephen Leader
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What is a Stephen Minister?
Could you or someone you know benefit from the Christ-defined, confidential care of a Stephen Minister? Do you feel called to be part of this caring ministry?
Contact: Susan McCardell 920-915-0288 or
Susan
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Emergency Shelter Servers
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Our thanks to all those who volunteer to serve meals at the Pillars emergency shelter!
Below is the schedule for the next two months. If you're unable to serve, please find a substitute and notify your team leader. Team leaders, please call the members of your team a few days in advance to remind them of the date.
For more information please contact
Sue Stenz
(920-787-7921).
December 18, 2018
Team Leader:
Suzanne Fischer
Servers:
Terry Rebholz, Ruth & Sydney Ring, Mike Gadzik
Desserts:
Joanne Bozeman, Diane Harper
January 15, 2019
Team Leader:
Marlene Angevine
Servers:
Sue & Phil Stenz, Judy Hohnberger, Ellen Watson
Desserts:
Marion Bowers, Barb Schoenike
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
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SUN December 2
Guest Celebrant: The Rev. David Klutterman
The First Sunday of Advent
8:00 am Holy Eucharist
8:45 am Choir Rehearsal
8:50-11:00 am Nursery
9:00 am Sunday School
10:00 am Holy Eucharist
Coffee: The Ring Family
6:30 pm Youth Group
TUES December 4
10 am-1 pm Salvation Army
WED December 5
9:00 am Holy Eucharist/Holy Unction/St. Mary's Chapel
6:00 pm Finance Committee meeting
SAT December 8
9 am-2:30 pm Advent Quiet Day
SUN December 9
Celebrant: The Rt. Rev. James Adams
The Second Sunday of Advent
8:00 am Holy Eucharist
8:45 am Choir Rehearsal
8:50-11:00 am Nursery
9:00 am Sunday School
10:00 am Holy Eucharist - St. Nicholas
Coffee: The Anderson Family
~11:30 am Youth Choir Practice
TUES December 11
6-8 pm Parish Potluck
WED December 12
9:00 am Holy Eucharist/Holy Unction/St. Mary's Chapel
SAT December 15
1-4 pm Kids' Day In
3-4 pm Youth Choir Practice
SUN December 16
Celebrant: The Rt. Rev. James Adams
The Third Sunday of Advent
8:00 am Holy Eucharist
8:45 am Choir Rehearsal
8:50-11:00 am Nursery
9:00 am Sunday School
9:00 am Youth Choir Practice
10:00 am Holy Eucharist - Youth Choir Performance
Coffee: The Gadzik Family
Vestry Meeting
WED December 19
9:00 am Holy Eucharist/Holy Unction/St. Mary's Chapel
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Sunday, December 2
First Sunday
of Advent
Guest Celebrant:
Fr. David Klutterman
Chalice Bearers
8:00 am:
Dolores Wiseman
10:00 am:
Mike Gadzik,
Tim Peterson
Lower Station
8:00 am:
Paul Tilman
10:00 am:
Marta Brace
Acolytes
8:00 am:
Barb Schoenike
10:00 am:
Chris Laswell - Cr.
Alex Laswell, Jan Reeves
Lectors
8:00 am:
Judy Gaines
10:00 am:
Peter Gilbert:
Jeremiah 33:14-16
(Lect. pg. 356)
Emily Gilbert:
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
(Lect. pg. 356)
Altar Guild
Sarah Gilbert
Ushers
8:00 am:
Tom Erickson, Tom Aerts
10:00 am:
Al Olson, Cyd Olson
Greeters at Drew Entrance
Nancy Krueger,
Marlene Angevine
Counters
Tim Peterson, Mike Gadzik
Nursery
Iris Hertting &
Kortney Behnke
Coffee Hour
The Ring Family
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Sunday, December 9
Second Sunday
of Advent
Celebrant:
Bishop Jim Adams
Chalice Bearers
8:00 am:
Dolores Wiseman
10:00 am:
Marta Brace,
Nancy Krueger
Lower Station
8:00 am:
Judy Hebbe
10:00 am:
Tim Peterson
Acolytes
8:00 am:
Barb Schoenike
10:00 am:
Brad Retzlaff - Cr.
Fletcher Retzlaff,
Julie Dahl
Lectors
8:00 am:
Robert Schimmelpfenning
10:00 am:
Hunter Erickson:
Baruch 5:1-9
(Lect. pg. 357)
Jorden Karstetter:
Philippians 1:3-11
(Lect. pg. 358)
Altar Guild
Joan Hendry
Ushers
8:00 am:
Chuck Morris,
Cherie Krynock-Morris
10:00 am:
Mike Gadzik, Henry Gadzik
Greeters at Drew Entrance
Joanne Bozeman,
Ken Bozeman
Counters
Marlene Angevine,
Joanne Bozeman
Nursery
Iris Hertting &
Kortney Behnke
Coffee Hour
The Anderson Family
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Sunday, December 16
Third Sunday
of Advent
Celebrant:
Bishop Jim Adams
Chalice Bearers
8:00 am:
Judy Hebbe
10:00 am:
Emily Gilbert,
Peter Gilbert
Lower Station
8:00 am:
Paul Tilman
10:00 am:
Sarah Gilbert
Acolytes
8:00 am:
Barb Schoenike
10:00 am:
Mike Gadzik - Cr.
Henry Gadzik, Alex Laswell
Lectors
8:00 am:
Judy Gaines
10:00 am:
Ellen Watson:
Zephaniah 3:14-20
(Lect. pg. 101)
Joanne Bozeman:
Philippians 4:4-7
(Lect. pg. 360)
Altar Guild
Suzanne Fischer
Ushers
8:00 am:
Ken Schoenike, Mike Soffa
10:00 am:
Dan Dobkoski,
Erin Dobkoski
Greeters at Drew Entrance
Pat Tilman, Paul Tilman
Counters
Julie Dahl, Sarah Gilbert
Nursery
Iris Hertting &
Kortney Behnke
Coffee Hour
The Gadzik Family
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All Saints Episcopal Church | 920-734-3656 | allsaintsapple@tds.net | allsaintsappleton.org
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