All Things, All Saints'
September 16, 2021
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Sunday, September 19
IT IS SO GOOD TO BE BACK!
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JOIN US FOR IN-PERSON WORSHIP
THIS WEEKEND
HOLY EUCHARIST
Saturday, September 18
5pm in the Church
Sunday, September 19
7:30am in the Church
10am in the Church
with Choir!
NO SIGN-INS NECESSARY
WE STILL PRACTICE "SOCIAL DISTANCING"
LET'S STILL BE CAREFUL
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WATCH OUR SERVICES & OFFERINGS ON FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE
Just click on the icon for our Facebook Page or our YouTube Channel
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SUNDAY
September 19
10am Holy Eucharist ONLINE
LIVESTREAM on Facebook & YouTube
WEEKDAYS
Evening Prayer
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Gathering to Grow
Fall 2021:
The Love of God
LAST DAYS TO SIGN UP!
What does it mean to be loved by God? It’s the easiest and hardest thing we will ever try to understand. It’s also the most life-changing truth we will ever know, even if we get just a glimpse of it.
This fall, Deacon Patrice Taylor and Lucian Taylor invite you to join us for five weeks of “Gathering to Grow”, as we explore together what it means to be loved by God. We will meet via Zoom to discuss these five topics:
Oct 4: God is Love
Oct 18: God’s Love vs. Human Love
Nov 1: Accepting God’s Love
Nov 15: Sharing God’s Love
Nov 29: Becoming God’s Love
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UPDATED COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
The clergy and staff of All Saints’, along with leadership at the Diocese of Arizona, continue to monitor the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Your comfort, safety, and health are very important to us. As such, we strongly encourage every eligible adult to become vaccinated for COVID-19 as soon as possible. Effective July 29, mask wearing remains optional for those who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19. "Fully vaccinated” means an individual is more than 14 days past the final dose of the vaccine. While not required, mask wearing is now strongly encouraged by the CDC and WHO for all persons, whether they are fully vaccinated or not. Along with Bishop Reddall, the clergy and staff of All Saints’ encourage everyone to do what is right for ourselves and for others.
NOTE: For all “Children, Youth and Family” activities (CYF) including Sunday School, Youth Acolytes, and children, youth, and family events: all children, parents, and instructors attending will be required to wear masks when indoors. Children, parents, and instructors who are ill should not attend Sunday School, CLASP, or any service/event. If any participant has been exposed to COVID-19, and has not received a negative test, he or she should not attend regardless of vaccination status and feeling well. All CYF participants must follow the direction of the instructors regarding COVID-19 protocol. Examples of such direction may include washing/sanitizing hands upon entering and leaving a classroom or field trip site, social distancing, and no sharing of food or beverages.
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CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES
Sunday School for Pre-K-3rd Grade 9-9:50am
In St. Barbara starting THIS SUNDAY, September 19
Acolytes 4th Grade and Above: “CLASP”
Class on 3rd Sunday of the Month
In St. Barbara starting THIS SUNDAY, September 19
Children, Youth, & Family Service Projects
Watch for dates and details
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We still need adult and youth volunteers of all ages and backgrounds to join our team of Sunday School teachers and assistants!
Sunday School for children in Kindergarten-3rd Grade begins September 19, and will meet in the St. Barbara room at 9am. No special knowledge is required to help out. Sunday School teachers will teach from a provided curriculum, based on Godly Play, that focuses on telling the major stories of the Scriptures, and engaging children in activities and discussions that draw out their meaning and significance in our everyday lives. In accordance with recent CDC guidance, all Sunday School students and volunteers will be required to wear masks. If you would like to join the team, or if you would like more information about our Sunday School program, please contact Mrs. Dawn Trueblood at dtrueblood@pvschools.net. |
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An Update from the Rector Search Committee |
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Greetings! Your search committee continues to move forward on our efforts to recruit a new rector for our parish. On July 19 the call for applications closed. We received a total of eight applications from clergy interested in leading All Saints’. Committee members have been busy reviewing application materials to determine the best candidates to move forward. We are pleased to let you know we are scheduled to interview four during the month of September. Once the interviews are completed, we hope to submit two to three of the candidates to the Vestry for final discernment and selection of our next rector. As we enter the final phases of our search process, we thank you for your continued prayers and support.
Sincerely,
Derek Horn Marcia Scott
Chair Co-chair
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A Reflection from Pastor Emilie Finn |
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Dear People of God,
As many of you have noticed, I leave a much smaller footprint around the church side of our campus these days, especially during the week. This is because I am spending 80% of my time this year teaching religion at the Day School. Beginning this August, I began teaching Pre-Kindergarten—5th Grade Religion, and although I miss being around the church during the week, and seeing all your beautiful faces, I am loving every minute of the time I am spending with the children of All Saints’!
In pre-kindergarten and kindergarten, we are learning the basic stories of the Hebrew Scriptures and the Gospels. In first grade, we are learning about saints. In second grade, we are learning about different religious holidays around the world. In third grade, we are studying creation stories from around the world. And in fourth grade we are studying virtues, and how they create character. The students are insightful and articulate, and as is always the case with teaching, I am learning as much from them as they are learning from me!
In fifth grade, we look at what religion is, what it means to believe and worship, and what the word “God” means in different contexts. As we dive deeper into the subject, the 5th grade students are very aware that we are treading on sensitive ground. My most deeply held belief might not be the same as my best friend’s. What do I do if it isn’t? Your religion might contradict mine. How do I know what is true?
This past week, I asked the 5th graders to think of a group they had been a part of, where they felt the most safe, and the most able to be completely themselves. Then, I asked them to tell me what it was about those groups that made it safe. Together, out of their answers, we have created a set of group norms for each class, written by the students. These are the things they have agreed to do, and not to do, throughout the rest of the year, to keep each other safe as we learn about and discuss one another’s most deeply held beliefs and values.
These students showed wisdom beyond their years in creating their group norms, and, as we kick off our program year here in the church, and begin to discern in earnest who should lead us as our next rector, I offer you a compilation of their thoughts on what it means to be a safe and loving community, in their own words:
“We will: Be friendly, welcoming, inclusive, kind, honest, loyal, humble, cheerful, understanding, trustworthy, flexible, and forgiving. We will be good sports. We will care about each other, be there for each other, listen to each other, respect each other, and help each other. We will stick together and protect each other. We will work together when we need to, accept each other’s differences, and be open about our feelings. We will talk directly to one another, and not behind someone’s back. We will keep an open mind when others are talking, and give and receive honest and constructive feedback without hard feelings.”
“We will work to understand and respect each other’s boundaries, allow each other space to do things their own way, and allow each person to grow and change. We will believe in ourselves, build each other up, and respect each other’s interests and beliefs. We will be kind to everyone, and not just to members of our own group. We will keep each other’s stories private unless we have their permission so share them (or someone isn’t safe). We will be our unique selves, we will allow each other to be weird, and we will allow each person to choose their own labels.”
“We will NOT: Be judgmental or violent, get mad about each other’s mistakes, be afraid to make mistakes, point out someone’s mistakes unnecessarily, talk over each other, talk behind each other’s backs, make fun of each other, or judge each other based on looks. We will not be easily offended, put other people down to make ourselves feel better, blow other people off, put other people in danger, or label each other.”
I think, if we follow our students’ lead, our community at All Saints’ Episcopal Church & Day School will continue to be a strong and consistent oasis in in the desert for many generations to come. May God bless us and our many and varied ministries as we begin a new program year!
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Pray. Learn. Serve. Connect. |
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God, Gifts, & You
. . . is a Zoom based, nondenominational experience of growth for Christian women hosted by Deacon Patrice Al-Shatti Taylor of All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Central Phoenix. Designed to meet you in the comfort of your own home, God, Gifts, & You will take you on a journey to discover your own unique calling and design. We will study the idea of finding calling through examples in Scripture, explore your motivations and interests, review your gifts, and breathe new life into your commitments in the workplace, the community, the church, your family, and the world. You are tailor-made by a loving God and a six week commitment to this transformative experience will have you joyfully looking past the struggles of these times, ready to be your best self. Thursday evenings from 6:30-8pm, September 23 through October 28. Please contact Deacon Taylor at palshatti@allsaintsoncentral.org or call her at 623-242-4692 to register by September 17.
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VIRTUAL WOMEN'S BREAKFAST WEEKLY
ON ZOOM
All women are invited
every Friday at 9:30am on Zoom. BYOC (bring your own coffee)!
and follow the instructions on your screen to join.
Meeting ID: 899 7988 3593
Passcode: 411001
Questions:
contact Joyce Moderow
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VIRTUAL MEN'S
BREAKFAST
NOW WEEKLY
ON ZOOM
All men are invited
every Thursday at 8am on Zoom. BYOC (bring your own coffee)!,
and follow the instructions on your screen to join.
Meeting ID:871 2079 2718
and Password: 169888
Questions:
contact Deacon Jim Bade at
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NEXT LIVE & IN-PERSON WOMEN’S BREAKFAST
Thursday, September 16, The Women’s Breakfast Group will return to Scott's Generations Deli. That's the restaurant on the northeast side of Glendale and 7th Street, next to the pool supply store. We will meet at 9am for another enjoyable breakfast of friends and food. Scott's address is: 742 East Glendale Avenue, Unit 142, Phoenix, AZ 85020 Please let Joyce Moderow know if you can join us so we will have enough space. Text: 602-957-3211 (preferred) / or email: jamoderow@gmail.com
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Have a cup of Joe with Jesus & maybe even a donut hole . . .
along with a chat with your All Saints' Family on Sundays in the Narthex/Lobby before and after the 10am service
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Here's the Book Discussion Group's Book List for 2021-2022
PLEASE NOTE:
NEXT MONTH, OCTOBER, STARTING TIME AT 7PM
IN THE URBANO LIBRARY
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For this week's "Pastor Emilie's Coloring Page"
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Opportunities to Reach Out |
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We Need Your Help.
Call for Ministry Volunteers!
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Coffee Hour Volunteers to prepare a simple coffee hour
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Altar Guild members to be on a team to set the altar
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Lectors/Intercessors to read the lessons and prayers
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Ushers to help with checking in and seating
- Acolytes - see info below
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Eucharistic Ministers to administer the chalice
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Front-Line Volunteers to answer phones and work in the Church Office
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Daughters of the King - a ministry of prayer and service for women
Training will be provided.
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If you or a family member are struggling with a short term health crisis, are welcoming a new baby, or have faced a serious loss, the Meals of Mercy feeding ministry is here with a hot meal to give you the strength to get through. If short term meals support would be a blessing in your life, please contact Deacon Patrice Taylor at 623 242-4692 or palshatti@allsaintsoncentral.org. If you’d like to join us in feeding the body of Christ here at All Saints’ please contact Lois Francis at lmfrancis@hotmail.com or call her at 602 214-0675. Contact Deacon Patrice for more info about the program at palshatti@allsaintsoncentral.org.
Donate to Nourish Phoenix (formerly ICM)
Our outreach partner, ICM, is now Nourish Phoenix, and it's mission remains the same: To serve the working poor with food, clothing, and other basic necessities. In the last few months, Nourish Phoenix has seen a sharp increase in the number of clients reaching out for support, and there is a particular shortage of personal hygiene products (soap, body wash, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste) and cleaning products like laundry detergent. They also always need non-perishable, protein-rich food, nutritious children's snacks, clothes and shoes (particularly men's and children's), and baby care products. If you can help, bring your donations to church at any time, and place them in the red bins out in front of the main doors to the sanctuary.
Prison Ministry: Opportunities to mentor a woman released from Perryville
Thanks to the efforts of Deacon Gay Romak, the Episcopal Diocese will begin training mentors in mid-September to pair with women who are released from Perryville. If you have any interest in learning more about the mentoring program, please let Lora Villasenor know and she will send you an application and/or connect you with Deacon Romak. Email: lmvillasenor@msn.com
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The Blue Prayer Cards are Back!!
Do you have a need for prayers that will be anonymous? These can be for concerns, illness, celebrations or whatever your heart carries. Fill out the blue card on the Welcome Table. One of the Daughters of the King will retrieve it and a message will be sent out to the chapter about your request, so each member can pray for you. The Order of the Daughters of the King’s pray daily and include those prayers that are requested. If you have any questions about the prayer cards or the Order of the Daughters of the King, please call Pit Lucking at 602-481-1674, or email pit.lucking@gmail.com.
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OUR PARISH FAMILY
This week, we pray for our beloved friends and family who have died.
MARY FISHER
May her soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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A HUGE THANK YOU
to everyone who has sent in their pledge. It really means so much, especially now.
Three Ways to Keep Current:
1. Sending your personal check to: All Saints' Church, 6300 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012
2. Use your bank's online bill-pay
Call Barbara Anderson in the Church Office and she can walk you through the process easily.
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PREPARE FOR SUNDAY
to view this week's readings and commentaries from Church Publishing.
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ALTAR FLOWERS UPDATE
A big thank you to all our members who have celebrated memorials and special occasions through altar flower dedications with a donation of $100 or more. It is one more way we enhance our worship to the glory of God.
And this summer, two of our dear saints have given a special donation to cover the weeks not chosen to commemorate a memorial or occasion. We are so grateful!
TO HONOR YOUR LOVED ONES:
Please provide ample time for the request, with a minimum of 2 weeks before the date you want to commemorate. Send your dedication information to Nanette Towsley at ntowsley@allsaintsoncentral.org and either mail the check made out to All Saints’ with “altar flowers” on the memo line, or put in the offering basket at services.
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10AM SERVICE
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
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10AM SERMON
FR. TIM YANNI
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
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Thank you for staying current on your Pledge. |
We appreciate your generosity.
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All Saints’ Legacy Circle
We can always thank God for the many blessings God has given us. And it is a gift to our family and friends when we ensure that our wills are up-to-date, and our affairs are in order. We encourage you to consider remembering All Saints’ Church in your Estate plans, by joining our Legacy Circle. The process is simple and there are information packets in the narthex. Please call Gary Quamme in the Church Office for more information.
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So far, those of you who have used AmazonSmile have contributed $1,547.07 to All Saints', at no additional cost to you. |
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So much going on in our lives. It is almost like we all need a personal assistant with a laptop to keep track of our schedules and commitments.
Keeping it simple, just plan to join us for our in-person worship on Saturday at 5pm, and Sundays at 7:30am & 10am, or our livestream also premiering at 10am. Thank you for allowing us to be your source for meaningful worship--wherever it may be.
Faithfully yours,
Nanette Kryske Towsley
Your Director of Communications
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