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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I write to you as I return from Texas where I performed the interment of my brother-in-law, a decorated Green Beret who received two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star in Vietnam. It was at the National Cemetery in El Paso, Texas, my home town, which has been in the news lately for its border with Mexico. But as Stacey and I thought about what transpired this past week and began looking forward to Holy Week, we heard the devastating news that Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris was burning. We had visited that Cathedral in the early part of my Episcopacy and the wonder we felt looking at the large Rose Window that had just been lost to the fire as its lead melted and the glass smashed to the ground.
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From
the Director of Youth Ministry, Erin Wolf
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A blessed Holy Week and Easter to all!
April 18-21:
The Prayer Labyrinth will be returning for Holy Week! This interactive prayer practice will be located down in the Undercroft for anyone to participate in. We do ask that young children walk through with an adult. An attendant will be present to assist as needed from 8:00pm Maundy Thursday-8:00am Good Friday. If you’d like to assist, contact Erin Wolf.
April 21:
Easter Sunday—No Sunday School or Youth Group. Children’s Sermon at the 10:00am service with Easter Egg hunt for ages 11 and under following. More Holy Week details to be coming soon—stay tuned!
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From Junior Warden Chris Laswell
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Window/Glass Repairs:
- Coventry Glassworks is working on the Sealy windows now and the other windows will follow. I don't have an exact timeline on these but I would expect all of them to be recreated over the next couple of months.
- I spoke to Tri-City Glass earlier this week concerning the back door and other windows. They are still waiting for a few pieces to arrive. They will then cut them and replace. I expect no more than a few weeks for this to be done.
- I have been speaking with Suburban Electric concerning adding additional lighting to the exterior of the building. They had some good ideas to utilize the fixtures and existing wiring more efficiently and to give our building more visibility at night, particularly on the east side of the building. Cameras and alarms were discussed and those options will be considered depending on costs and practicality.
- The insurance company has been both helpful and flexible, allowing us to essentially use whomever we choose to get the repairs done. Our deductible is $1,000 and the rest will be covered by our policy. We would also like to thank all who have contributed to the repairs. These contributions will more than cover the deductible and will be placed into the Real Estate Endowment for future use.
Hot Water:
- We are confident that we have properly identified the issue with our water heater. After consulting with electricians and plumbers, conducting diligent trouble-shooting and testing, and...frankly...getting pretty dirty in the process, the problem is two-fold. First, we identified a bad thermostat on the water tank (it was from the previous tank that was just replaced). This was not registering properly and keeping the small boiler from getting power. The second issue is related to the small boiler itself. It is a self-contained system that heats water into steam which then circulates through coils in the large tank to heat the domestic water. Over time the small boiler loses water due to condensation, pressure release, evaporation, etc. and needs to be filled. When the boiler turns on with little-to-no water inside it shuts down for safety. So, we need to fill it. Simple. Neither of these issues is either time-consulting or costly. But we do need to order a thermostat which will take a couple of days. I expect us to have the situation resolved, with hot water aplenty, by early next week.
Churchwerkes Follow-Up:
- Thanks to everyone who invested their Saturday morning last month to participate in our workshop. While it was a bit clumsy at times we felt very good about the information gathered. We used this information, as well as other documents (Parish Profile, Financial Information, etc.) to create a portfolio about All Saints' that Bishop Matt is now using to speak to and recruit possible candidates to be our next rector. The wheels are in motion on this process and we should have more details to share in the coming weeks. Regarding Churchwerkes... The plan was to use them as consultants over the course of our transition period. We are still following that plan. As it happens, we are in a stage right now where we have done our work and now Bishop Matt is doing his work. Then, of course, we will need to do more work...which is where Churchwerkes would re-engage. The best advice I can offer at this point is to offer prayers and to have patience.
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From Susan McCardell and Julie Holly, Stephen Leaders
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“Because He Lives, I Can Face Tomorrow…”
From Presiding Bishop Curry’s Easter message from the Holy Land, 2018:
"It is easy to overlook, and sometimes convenient to forget, that Jesus was executed, Jesus was crucified by an unholy alliance of religion, politics, and economic self-interest…. These three powers came together to crucify the one who taught "Love the Lord your God, love your neighbor," and actually live that way.
…But on that third day after the crucifixion, when Jesus was raised from the dead, God sent a message and declared that death does not have the last word, hatred does not have the last word, violence does not have the last word, bigotry does not have the last word, sin and evil do not have the last word.
The last word is God, and God is love.
My brothers and sisters, evil could not stop him. Death could not stop him. Violence could not stop him. For the love of God, the heart of God, the reality of God is stronger than anything else. And Jesus really rose from the dead on that first resurrection morning."
Bishop Curry also quoted a hymn by Bill Gaither that is a wonderful reminder of God's Easter message to us:
We can face uncertain days because he lives.
Because he lives, I can face tomorrow.
Because he lives, all fear is gone.
Because I know He holds the future
Life is worth the living just because he lives.
For the full text and a video of Presiding Bishop Curry’s 2018 Easter message:
SLM
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WANTED:
Clear photos of the stained glass windows in St. Mary's Chapel before they were broken. These will help enormously with the reconstruction of the windows. If you have any photos, please
send them to the office
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Holy Week and Easter Services
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Maundy Thursday, April 18:
7pm
Good Friday, April 19:
12pm
Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 20:
7pm (reception to follow in the Palmer Room)
Easter Sunday:
8am and 10am
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Watch at the Altar of Repose - April 18-19
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The Watch will last from 8pm on Maundy Thursday (April 18) to 8am on Good Friday (April 19). If you'd like to spend a quiet, prayerful hour in Grace Chapel during the night, please sign up on the bulletin board or by
contacting the office
. During that time, you can also visit the Prayer Labyrinth in the undercroft.
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Once again, the Easter Vigil (7 pm on April 20) will be followed by a reception in the Palmer Room. Celebrate Christ's resurrection with hot cross buns, chocolate, champagne, and other treats. Thank you to Tim Peterson and Bill Reeves for organizing it!
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Way of Love Lenten Program - Tuesdays in Lent
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Each Tuesday until April 23
, we will be exploring
The Way of Love
Lenten program, as offered through the Presiding Bishop’s office. All are invited to attend.
We will gather in the Palmer Room (Room 22) at
5:30pm
for a light dinner and a brief teaching with discussion to follow. Erin Wolf, Ellen Watson, and Tim Peterson will lead the discussion.
Click here
for more information on
The Way of Love
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A pair of black leather gloves was found in a pew near the front of the church between the services on March 31. If you recognize them, please
contact the office
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Diocesan & Community Events
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The next spring Taizé service is on
Sunday, April 28
at Memorial Presbyterian. A light meal will follow. The services will be held at
5:00 pm
on the following dates:
Sunday, April 28:
Memorial Presbyterian Church (803 E. College Ave.)
Sunday, May 19:
Sabin House (corner of Alton and Meade Sts. on the LU campus)
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We're looking for more people to join the Greeting ministry! Would you like to stand by the Drew St. entrance or the lift before the 10am service and welcome people as they arrive? Please
contact the office
if you're interested.
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All Saints is still 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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Stephen Ministry:
Bringing Christ's healing love to hurting people
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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).
May 21, 2019
Team Leader:
Marlene Angevine
Servers:
Sue & Phil Stenz, Ellen Watson, Judy Hohnberger
Desserts:
Marion Bowers, Barb Schoenike
June 18, 2019
Team Leader:
Mike Krynock
Servers:
Matthew Payne, Steve Gilling, Dan Hohnberger, Maria & Ellyn Lepisto
Desserts:
Joan Hendry, Marilyn Elm
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
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THURS April 18
7:00 pm Maundy Thursday Eucharist
8:00 pm Watch at the Altar of Repose
8:00 pm Prayer Labyrinth
FRI April 19
12:00 pm Good Friday Eucharist
SAT April 20
7:00 pm Great Vigil of Easter
Reception to follow
SUN April 21
Celebrant: The Rt. Rev. James Adams
Easter Day
8:00 am Holy Eucharist
8:45 am Choir Rehearsal
9:50-11:00 am Nursery
No
Sunday School or Bible Study
10:00 am Holy Eucharist
Coffee: The Anderson Family
Easter Egg Hunt
No
Youth Group
MON April 22
Parish office closed
TUES April 23
5:30-7 pm Way of Love Lenten program
WED April 24
9:00 am Holy Eucharist/Holy Unction/St. Mary's Chapel
SAT April 27
10:00 am Youth Choir Rehearsal
SUN April 28
Celebrant: The Rt. Rev. James Adams
The Second Sunday of Easter
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 Rehearsal
9:00 am Women's Bible Study
10:00 am Holy Eucharist - Youth Choir Performance
Coffee: Susan Heath & Alexander Blesch
Vestry Meeting
5:00 pm Taizé Service - Memorial Presbyterian
6:30-8 pm Youth Group
WED May 1
9:00 am Holy Eucharist/Holy Unction/St. Mary's Chapel
SUN May 5
Celebrant: The Rt. Rev. James Adams
The Third Sunday of Easter
8:00 am Holy Eucharist
8:45 am Choir Rehearsal
9:50-11:00 am Nursery
9:00 am Women's Bible Study
10:00 am Holy Eucharist
Coffee: The Gilbert Family
TUES May 7
10 am-1 pm Salvation Army
WED May 8
9:00 am Holy Eucharist/Holy Unction/St. Mary's Chapel
6:00 pm Finance Committee Meeting
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Thursday, April 18
Maundy Thursday
Celebrant:
Bishop Jim Adams
7:00 pm
Chalice Bearers
Tim Peterson,
Suzanne Fischer
Lower Station
Emily Gilbert
Acolytes
Matthew Payne - Cr.
Julie Dahl, Abby Wolf
Lectors
Matthew Payne:
Exodus 12:1-14
(Lect. pg. 74)
Erin Wolf:
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
(Lect. pg. 75)
Altar Guild
Joan Hendry &
Suzanne Fischer
Ushers
Please Volunteer
Nursery
Kortney Behnke
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Friday, April 19
Good Friday
Celebrant:
Bishop Jim Adams
12:00 pm
Chalice Bearers
Sarah Gilbert,
Dolores Wiseman
Lower Station
Bill Reeves
Acolyte
Judy Hebbe
Lectors
Susan Allen:
Isaiah 52:13 - 53:12
(Lect. pg. 76)
Judy Gaines:
Hebrews 10:16-25
(Lect. pg. 77)
Altar Guild
Joan Hendry &
Suzanne Fischer
Ushers
Ken Schoenike, Mike Soffa
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Saturday, April 20
Easter Vigil
Guest Celebrant:
Bishop Matthew Gunter
7:00 pm
Chalice Bearers
Peter Gilbert,
Volunteer
Lower Station
Julie Dahl
Acolytes
Tim Peterson - Cr.
Abby Wolf, Suzanne Fischer
Lectors
Erin Wolf:
Genesis 1:1 - 2:4a
(Lect. pg. 90)
Susan Allen:
Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18; 8:6-18; 9:8-13
(Lect. pg. 93)
Matthew Payne:
Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21
(Lect. pg. 96)
Sarah Gilbert:
Ezekiel 36:24-28
(Lect. pg. 100)
Tim Peterson:
Romans 6:3-11
(Lect. pg. 102)
Altar Guild
Joan Hendry &
Suzanne Fischer
Ushers
Chris Laswell, Steve Gilling
Nursery
Please Volunteer
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Sunday, April 21
Easter Day
Celebrant:
Bishop Jim Adams
8:00 am
Chalice Bearer
Paul Tilman
Lower Station
Volunteer
Acolyte
Judy Hebbe
Lector
Judy Gaines
Acts 10:34-43
(Lect. pg. 22)
1 Corinthians 15:19-26
(Lect. pg. 402)
Ushers
Chuck Morris,
Cherie Krynock-Morris
10:00 am
Chalice Bearers
Dolores Wiseman,
Nancy Krueger
Lower Station
Bill Reeves
Acolytes
Chris Laswell - Cr.
Tina Wilfer, Suzanne Fischer
Lectors
Ken Bozeman:
Acts 10:34-43
(Lect. pg. 22)
Heather McCombs:
1 Corinthians 15:19-26
(Lect. pg. 402)
Altar Guild
Sarah Gilbert &
Suzanne Fischer
Ushers
Al Olson, Cyd Olson
Greeters at Drew St. Entrance
Joanne Bozeman,
Ken Bozeman
Counters
Marlene Angevine,
Ellen Watson
Nursery
Please Volunteer
Coffee Hour
The Anderson Family
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Sunday, April 28
The Second Sunday
of Easter
Celebrant:
Bishop Jim Adams
8:00 am
Chalice Bearer
Judy Hebbe
Lower Station
Volunteer
Acolyte
Barb Schoenike
Lector
Robert Schimmelpfenning
Acts 5:27-32
(Lect. pg. 404)
Revelation 1:4-8
(Lect. pg. 404)
Ushers
Ken Schoenike, Mike Soffa
10:00 am
Chalice Bearers
Tim Peterson, Mike Gadzik
Lower Station
Julie Dahl
Acolytes
Mike Gadzik - Cr.
Henry Gadzik, Alex Laswell
Lectors
Ellen Watson:
Acts 5:27-32
(Lect. pg. 404)
Mike Gadzik:
Revelation 1:4-8
(Lect. pg. 404)
Altar Guild
Heljun Bayambang
Ushers
Chris Laswell, Steve Gilling
Greeters at Drew St. Entrance
Volunteer
Counters
Joanne Bozeman,
Peter Gilbert
Nursery
Iris Hertting &
Kortney Behnke
Coffee Hour
Susan Heath &
Alexander Blesch
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Sunday, May 5
The Third Sunday
of Easter
Celebrant:
Bishop Jim Adams
8:00 am
Chalice Bearer
Dolores Wiseman
Lower Station
Volunteer
Acolyte
Judy Hebbe
Lector
Judy Gaines
Acts 9:1-20
(Lect. pg. 405)
Revelation 5:11-14
(Lect. pg. 406)
Ushers
Tom Erickson, Tom Aerts
10:00 am
Chalice Bearers
Peter Gilbert, Emily Gilbert
Lower Station
Sarah Gilbert
Acolytes
Brad Retzlaff - Cr.
Fletcher Retzlaff, Julie Dahl
Lectors
Susan Allen:
Acts 9:1-20
(Lect. pg. 405)
Peter Gilbert:
Revelation 5:11-14
(Lect. pg. 406)
Altar Guild
Joan Hendry
Ushers
Dan Dobkoski,
Erin Dobkoski
Greeters at Drew St. Entrance
Annette LaBrake,
Marlene Angevine
Counters
Mike Gadzik, Sarah Gilbert
Nursery
Iris Hertting &
Kortney Behnke
Coffee Hour
The Gilbert Family
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