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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Well, it is going to happen. Beginning soon you will be able to come to Church, call the Church office, have someone go to the hospital, stop in and visit at the Church during the week and talk to your pastor. And when asked, "who is the priest at All Saints?", you can answer the question simply, "Our Rector and priest is Father Christopher Wilkerson.” Thanks be to God!
As most of you know I came a little over a year ago, for three months to be your supply priest. We have been together for the last 12 or 13 months and things have changed from time to time, as my time, your needs and circumstances happened. That always is the case in a Church which is alive. But the one thing that should not always change is the priest. But now it is and I pray you should not have to see another change for a good long time. But other things will change, which will be forward looking and growing, as change happens. As it always does. Gone is the time when some people went to Church “because it is always the same”. We have learned the alive, growing and active congregations are always being changed. Growth can not happen without it and it is the Church’s mandate to grow the Kingdom. And our part is the Church.
It has been my honor to serve you in a limited capacity, and it will be an honor and delight to see you all again. But for a while it will not be on a regular basis and I expect no calls for pastoral or liturgical reasons, except for prayer. It was always my conviction, as a Diocesan Bishop, to never allow a priest to appear at a Church they have served, for a goodly period of time when the new priest comes. And then only as the priest and Bishop request. Bishop Matt agrees and so I will see you once or twice before Fr. Wilkerson comes. I have new friends at All Saints and many old friends from when I was around in the 1980s. Stacey and I cherish everyone here at All Saints and we will continue to pray for you and this mission of God’s Kingdom in Appleton.
May God’s blessing, mercy and grace be always upon you all. +Jim
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From
the Youth Minister, Erin Wolf
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Autumnal greetings to all! Here’s what’s ahead for the students and families of All Saints!
Spanferkel German Fest:
Join us from 5:00-9:00pm on Saturday, Oct. 12 on the North Lawn (corner of Drew & Washington streets) for a German pig roast and live music! For anyone wishing to help with the event or to RSVP, there are sign-up sheets on the bulletin board next to the library, or you may contact the Parish Office at 920-734-3656. The suggested donation is $15 per adult or $30 for a family. Contact Carol Jegen for more info at
allsaintsapple@tds.net
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College Care Packages:
For the last few years, the Youth Group has been assembling care packages for college students connected to All Saints—former Youth Group members, Lawrence University choristers, and others connected to the parish. We will be putting packages together again this year on
Sunday, Oct. 13 from 12:30-2:00pm (please note time change)
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If you have a student that we should send a package to or would like to partner with us as a donor (financial or in-kind items), coming to help pack the boxes, or help deliver/mail packages, please contact Erin Wolf at
asygappleton@gmail.com
. If your student is receiving a package, please include any necessary dietary/allergen information so we may plan accordingly. Thank you!
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Message from the Finance Committee
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Change In Law That Affects Tax Free Charitable Contributions
If you are at least 70 and 1/2 and have a Traditional IRA from which you must take an annual Required Minimum Distribution (also called an RMD), you may be able to take advantage of a change to the tax laws which allows you to make tax-free contributions to a church or other qualified charitable organization as part of your RMD.
Under previous law, you would have had to pay income taxes on the full amount of the RMD and then may, or may not, have been able to take a tax deduction for the charitable contribution. Under the new law, part of your RMD may be distributed directly to a qualifying organization as a charitable contribution. As long as the contribution goes directly from your IRA administrator to a qualified charitable organization and does not pass through your hands, that portion of your RMD will not increase your taxable income.
Please consult your financial professional and/or tax advisor to see if this provision might be of benefit to you. And remember: it is very important to ensure that your donation does not pass through your taxable account by mistake.
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Parish Office Closed - Oct. 14
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The parish office will be closed on
Monday, October 14
. We Energies is upgrading some equipment in the area, so the power will be shut off from 6 am-6 pm that day.
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A new coffee hour sign-up sheet for October-January is on the bulletin board. Please sign up to bring treats! If you haven't hosted coffee hour before, directions are
available from the office
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Join us on the Washington Street lawn for a German pig roast and live music! As well as roast pork, there will be German and American potato salad and apple torte. Invite your friends!
The suggested donation is $15 per adult or $30 for a family. Contact
Carol Jegen
for more information;
contact the office
to RSVP or sign up to help out.
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Diocesan & Community Events
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O
ur fall Taizé services resume on
Sunday, October 6
. Inspired by the song, silence and readings practiced at the ecumenical Christian community of Taizé, a place that seeks peace, justice and reconciliation between all people, these services are organized by Lawrence University's Center for Spiritual and Religious Life in collaboration with All Saints and Memorial Presbyterian Church.
The services begin at
5:30 pm
, with a light meal to follow. Dates of the fall services are:
Sunday, October 6
- All Saints
Sunday, October 20
- Memorial Presbyterian
Sunday, November 3
- Sabin House (corner of Alton & Meade Sts. on the LU campus)
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Way of Love Revival - Oct. 26
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Do you seek a life centered on Jesus? Do you seek to explore and live his Way of Love? How will you, your church your ministry commit to following the Way of Jesus? How could you join or gather a community for practicing a Jesus-centered life? Get inspired at the Way of Love Revival by looking at how we all can live the Way of Love.
The Way of Love Revival will be held at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton on
Saturday, October 26 from 10:00am-4:00pm
and is open to anyone and everyone! Our speakers will include the
Most Rev. Michael B. Curry
, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, and
Bob Lenz
, founder of
Life!Promotions
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The
Diocesan Convention
is also that weekend, on
Friday, October 25
at the Red Lion Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton. We need two more delegates to attend from All Saints; if you're interested, please
contact the office
.
Below is a summary of the events you can attend that weekend. We hope to see you at one or more of them! Having the Presiding Bishop here in Appleton is an opportunity not to be missed.
Diocesan Convention:
Date: Friday, October 25th
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Place: Red Lion Paper Valley Hotel
Eucharist: All Saints at 3:00 p.m. Convention delegates will walk there at 2:30 and the convention will adjourn at 4:30. Bishop Matt will arrange liturgical ministers at All Saints.
Talk with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry:
Date: Friday, October 25th
Time:
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Place: Red Lion Paper Valley Hotel
The Revival:
Date: Saturday, October 26th
Time:
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Place: Fox Valley Expo Center
Celebration of the Holy Eucharist:
Date: Sunday, October 27th
Time:
9:00 a.m.
Place: St. Paul's Cathedral, Fond du Lac
Fall Lock-In:
Date: Friday, Oct. 25th - Sunday, October 27th
Time:
6:30 p.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Place: All Saints, Appleton
Grades: 6th - 12th
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Way of Love Revival Preparation Prayer
Almighty God, Giver of every good gift: Bless the Episcopal Diocese of Fond du Lac and surrounding communities as we plan for the October 26 Way of Love Revival. Equip and empower the teams preparing for the Revival. Give them strength and clarity to do your will. Give each one of us courage to reach out to our neighbors and friends inviting them to the Revival so that all may know the power of your love and forgiveness. Bless Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and other leaders with a Spirit-filled message that will be truly heard. May this Revival be the impetus to relight the fire in our churches and in our hearts so that we may live even more into our Baptismal Covenant. All this we ask in the name of our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
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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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NOTE: The November schedule in the last newsletter was inaccurate. Please see the corrected version below and update your calendar accordingly.
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).
October 15, 2019
Team Leader:
Mike Krynock
Servers:
Matthew Payne, Steve Gilling, Maria & Ellyn Lepisto, Dan Hohnberger
Desserts:
Joan Hendry, Brenda Perkins
November 19, 2019
Team Leader:
Sarah Gilbert
Servers:
Pete & Emily Gilbert, Mike Krynock, Maria & Ellyn Lepisto
Desserts:
Barb Fetterolf, Jeannine Rice-Crabb
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
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SUN October 6
Celebrant: The Rt. Rev. James Adams
The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
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
5:30 pm Taizé Service - All Saints
6:30-8 pm Youth Group
WED October 9
9:00 am Holy Eucharist/Holy Unction/St. Mary's Chapel
6:00 pm Finance Committee Meeting
SAT October 12
5-9 pm Spanferkel Pig Roast
SUN October 13
Celebrant: The Rt. Rev. James Adams
The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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 Wolf Family
12:30-2 pm Youth Group
(note time change)
MON October 14
Parish office closed
TUES October 15
4-7:15 pm Pillars Shelter
WED October 16
9:00 am Holy Eucharist/Holy Unction/St. Mary's Chapel
SUN October 20
Celebrant: The Rt. Rev. James Adams
The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
8:00 am Holy Eucharist
8:45 am Choir Rehearsal
8:50-11:00 am Nursery
9:00 am Youth Choir Rehearsal
10:00 am Holy Eucharist
Coffee: Ken & Joanne Bozeman
Vestry Meeting
5:30 pm Taizé Service - Memorial Presbyterian
6:30-8 pm Youth Group
WED October 23
9:00 am Holy Eucharist/Holy Unction/St. Mary's Chapel
FRI October 25
8:30 am-4:30 pm Diocesan Convention - Red Lion Paper Valley, Appleton
3:00 pm Convention Eucharist - All Saints
FRI October 25-SUN October 27
Youth Fall Lock-In - All Saints
SAT October 26
10 am-4 pm Presiding Bishop's Way of Love Revival - Fox Valley Exhibition Center
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Sunday, October 6
Seventeenth Sunday
after Pentecost
Celebrant:
Bp. Jim Adams
8:00 am
Chalice Bearer
Paul Tilman
Lower Station
Volunteer
Acolyte
Barb Schoenike
Lector
Judy Gaines
Lamentations 1:1-6
(Lect. pg. 471)
2 Timothy 1:1-14
(Lect. pg. 473)
Ushers
Ken Schoenike, Mike Soffa
10:00 am
Chalice Bearer
Mike Gadzik
Lower Station
Sarah Gilbert
Acolytes
Tim Peterson - Cr.
Jan Reeves, Suzanne Fischer
Lectors
Joanne Bozeman:
Lamentations 1:1-6
(Lect. pg. 471)
Mike Gadzik:
2 Timothy 1:1-14
(Lect. pg. 473)
Altar Guild
Suzanne Fischer
Ushers
Chris Laswell, Steve Gilling
Greeters at Drew St. Entrance
Volunteer
Counters
Ellen Watson, Mike Gadzik
Nursery
Andrew Ring &
Mallory Retzlaff
Coffee Hour
The Ring Family
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Sunday, October 13
Eighteenth Sunday
after Pentecost
Celebrant:
Bp. Jim Adams
8:00 am
Chalice Bearer
Dolores Wiseman
Lower Station
Volunteer
Acolyte
Judy Hebbe
Lector
Robert Schimmelpfenning
Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7
(Lect. pg. 474)
2 Timothy 2:8-15
(Lect. pg. 476)
Ushers
Chuck Morris,
Cherie Krynock-Morris
10:00 am
Chalice Bearer
Tim Peterson
Lower Station
Suzanne Fischer
Acolytes
Brad Retzlaff - Cr.
Fletcher Retzlaff,
Jorden Karstetter
Lectors
Heather McCombs:
Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7
(Lect. pg. 474)
Susan Allen:
2 Timothy 2:8-15
(Lect. pg. 476)
Altar Guild
Joan Hendry
Ushers
Al Olson, Cyd Olson
Greeters at Drew St. Entrance
Annette LaBrake,
Marlene Angevine
Counters
Tim Peterson, Sarah Gilbert
Nursery
Andrew Ring &
Mallory Retzlaff
Coffee Hour
The Wolf Family
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Sunday, October 20
Nineteenth Sunday
after Pentecost
Celebrant:
Bp. Jim Adams
8:00 am
Chalice Bearer
Judy Hebbe
Lower Station
Volunteer
Acolyte
Barb Schoenike
Lector
Judy Gaines
Jeremiah 31:27-34
(Lect. pg. 477)
2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:5
(Lect. pg. 478)
Ushers
Tom Erickson, Tom Aerts
10:00 am
Chalice Bearer
Pamela Padley
Lower Station
Emily Gilbert
Acolytes
Suzanne Fischer - Cr.
Abby Wolf, Alex Laswell
Lectors
Mike Gadzik:
Jeremiah 31:27-34
(Lect. pg. 477)
Peter Gilbert:
2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:5
(Lect. pg. 478)
Altar Guild
Catherine Neiswender
Ushers
Mike Gadzik, Henry Gadzik
Greeters at Drew St. Entrance
Volunteer
Counters
Joanne Bozeman,
Peter Gilbert
Nursery
Andrew Ring &
Mallory Retzlaff
Coffee Hour
Ken & Joanne Bozeman
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All Saints Episcopal Church | 920-734-3656 | allsaintsapple@tds.net | allsaintsappleton.org
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