All Saints e-Newsletter - January 18, 2023

January 18, 2023

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All Saints Episcopal Church

Celebrating Our Life Together in Christ

100 North Drew Street / Appleton, Wisconsin 54911 / 920-734-3656 or 920-249-4147

Parish Office Hours: Mon-Wed & Fri 9am-3pm, Thurs 9am-12pm

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the schedule of servers for upcoming Sundays.

From the Senior Warden, Sarah Gilbert

December Vestry Highlights

We gave Fr. Christopher feedback on the three parish forums, agreeing that more in-depth work is needed on our Affirming and Welcoming process.

Continuity of our youth program is key as Erin wraps up her involvement. We need more volunteers to help with Sunday School and Youth Group, preferably those who have completed the Safe Church Safe Communities modules.

Planning for our January 29th Annual Meeting is ongoing, as well as soliciting vestry and Junior Warden nominees.

Ken reported on plans to have the boiler and pipes re-insulated, and that the new bell tower louvers are going in one by one.

Our November YTD financial totals were $51,000 better than the 2022 budget predicted. There was still a $2000 loss for the month, much smaller than expected.

Of the 49 household pledges received to date, 15 were the same as last year, 24 increased, 4 decreased, 6 new, 10 former pledges not renewed.

We approved a General Endowment Fund distribution of 5% for 2023, our 2022 contribution to LEAVEN, staff salaries and the budget for 2023.

From the Parish Secretary, Emily Gilbert

Hello, everyone! As many of you know, I've been out of commission since mid-October. A severe flare-up of my ulcerative colitis led to emergency surgery, then a long stay in the hospital with a series of complications. My health is steadily improving now, however, and as of last week I've been able to work in the office for a few hours at a time.

I want to thank everyone who pitched in to keep things running while I was away, especially the stalwart team of office volunteers. Knowing that the most important tasks were being taken care of was a big relief. Many, many thanks to all of you, and to everyone who sent get-well cards and prayers!

All Saints Events

Annual Parish Meeting

Our parish Annual Meeting will be on Sunday, January 29th. We will begin with one worship service at 9:30, followed by a potluck and the meeting. Business includes ministry reports; election of wardens, vestry members, and delegates to the Diocesan Convention; and presentation of the 2023 budget. Come for food, fellowship, and fun!

To bring food for the potluck, please sign up on the bulletin board or contact the office.
If you have a report for the Annual Meeting packet, please send it to the office by Monday, Jan. 23.

Names for Intercessions List

It's time to redo the list of names to be prayed for during the Prayers of the People! If you have new names to add, or names currently on the list that you want to keep, please contact the office.

Altar Flower Schedule

The altar flower schedule has openings for the next three Sundays (Jan. 22, Jan. 29, & Feb. 5). Please contact the office or sign up on the bulletin board or the virtual schedule to sponsor flowers!

Parish Birthdays & Anniversaries

REMINDER: If you'd like to have your birthday or anniversary recognized, please contact the office.

January Birthdays

1/7 - Dean Kaul

1/7 - Fr. Patrick Twomey

1/17 - Rebecca Erickson

1/17 - Andrew Fischer

1/23 - Bill Crabb

1/24 - Laurie Leonard

1/30 - Chris Mitchell

Diocesan & Community Events

Trialogue Video Message

You are invited to view Bishop Matt Gunter’s latest message about the Trialogue discussion among the Episcopal dioceses in Wisconsin. The conversation is about discernment to better enable us to be the church God is calling us to be.

Bishop Matt's Teachings on Abortion

The 2022 Convention of the Diocese of Fond du Lac adopted Resolution 2022-03 regarding the church’s teaching on abortion.

Bishop Matt Gunter is posting a series of teachings on the subject, beginning with resolutions passed by the General Convention of The Episcopal Church over several decades. The series is being posted over the next weeks on the bishop’s blog, ‘An Odd Work of Grace’, for study, comments, or questions.

Calendar of Upcoming Events

All Saints Weekly Schedule

NOTE: Even if you don't have a Facebook account, you can still view the livestreams or any other information on the All Saints page by clicking the links below.

Wednesday, Jan. 18

E-newsletter out

5:30 pm Confession

6:30 pm Holy Eucharist

6:30 pm Youth Group

Thursday, Jan. 19

12:00 pm Faith Talk (Zoom)

Friday, Jan. 20

5:30 pm Evening Prayer (Facebook livestream)

Sunday, Jan. 22

8:30 am Holy Eucharist (in-person)

9:30 am Choir Rehearsal

9:30-10:15 am Sunday School (in-person and Zoom)

10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Baptism (in-person and Facebook livestream)

Monday, Jan. 23

11:00 am Bible Study (Zoom)

Tuesday, Jan. 24

9:30 am Holy Eucharist

5:30 pm Evening Prayer (Facebook livestream)

6:30 pm Vestry Meeting

Wednesday, Jan. 25

5:30 pm Confession

6:30 pm Holy Eucharist

6:30 pm Youth Group

Thursday, Jan. 26

12:00 pm Faith Talk (Zoom)

Friday, Jan. 27

5:30 pm Evening Prayer (Facebook livestream)

Saturday, Jan. 28

11:00 am Marna Wendahl funeral

Sunday, Jan. 29

8:30 am Choir Rehearsal

NO Sunday School

9:30 am Holy Eucharist (in-person and Facebook livestream)

11:00 am Annual Parish Meeting & Potluck

Monday, Jan. 30

11:00 am Bible Study (Zoom)

Tuesday, Jan. 31

9:30 am Holy Eucharist

5:30 pm Evening Prayer (Facebook livestream)

Wednesday, Feb. 1

E-newsletter out

5:30 pm Confession

6:30 pm Holy Eucharist

6:30 pm Youth Group

Thursday, Feb. 2

12:00 pm Faith Talk (Zoom)

Friday, Feb. 3

5:30 pm Evening Prayer (Facebook livestream)

Sunday, Feb. 5

8:30 am Holy Eucharist (in-person)

9:30 am Choir Rehearsal

9:30-10:15 am Sunday School (in-person and Zoom)

10:30 am Holy Eucharist (in-person and Facebook livestream)

Monday, Feb. 6

11:00 am Bible Study (Zoom)

Tuesday, Feb. 7

9:30 am Holy Eucharist

5:30 pm Evening Prayer (Facebook livestream)

Wednesday, Feb. 8

5:30 pm Confession

6:30 pm Holy Eucharist

6:30 pm Youth Group

Thursday, Feb. 9

12:00 pm Faith Talk (Zoom)

Friday, Feb. 10

5:30 pm Evening Prayer (Facebook livestream)

Serving Schedule

Sunday, January 22

Third Sunday

after Epiphany

8:30 am

Lector/Intercessor

Robert Schimmelpfenning

Isaiah 9:1-4

1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Chalice Bearer

Barb Schoenike

Acolyte

Barb Schoenike

Usher

Cherie Krynock-Morris

10:30 am

Lector

Erin Hunsader

Isaiah 9:1-4

1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Cantor

Matt Kierzek

Psalm 27:1, 5-13

Chalice Bearers

Dolores Wiseman,

Sarah Gilbert

Acolyte

Julie Holly

Usher

Pam Sealy

Counters

Marlene Angevine,

Cathy Twomey

Altar Guild

Sarah Gilbert

Coffee Hour

Rich & Karrie Moore

Sunday, January 29

Fourth Sunday

after Epiphany

9:30 am

Lector

Karl Breice

Micah 6:1-8

1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Intercessor

Mike Gadzik

Cantor

Eric Neiswender

Psalm 15

Chalice Bearers

Suzanne Fischer,

Bill Reeves

Acolyte

Julie Holly

Usher

Steve Gilling

Counters

Peggy Garefino,

Anne Wilkerson

Altar Guild

Cathy Twomey

Coffee Hour

Annual Meeting Potluck

Sunday, February 5

Fifth Sunday

after Epiphany

8:30 am

Lector/Intercessor

Robert Schimmelpfenning

Isaiah 58:1-12

1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Chalice Bearer

Barb Schoenike

Acolyte

Barb Schoenike

Usher

Ken Schoenike

10:30 am

Lector

Paul Van Duser

Isaiah 58:1-12

1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Intercessor

Anne Wilkerson

Cantor

Karl Breice

Psalm 112:1-10

Chalice Bearers

Peter Gilbert,

Dolores Wiseman

Acolyte

Suzanne Fischer

Usher

Mike Gadzik

Counters

Ken Bozeman,

Suzanne Fischer

Altar Guild

Catherine Neiswender

Coffee Hour

The Gilbert Family

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