All Things, All Saints'
March 30, 2023
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The Journey Begins . . .
THE MOST SACRED WEEK OF THE CHRISTIAN CALENDAR
Palm Sunday
Saturday 5pm meets in the Chapel Garden
Sunday 8am meets on the Church Patio
Sunday 10am gathers in the Close Garden
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WATCH OUR SERVICES & OFFERINGS ON
FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE
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NEXT LIVESTREAM SUNDAY, APRIL 2
10AM Holy Eucharist ONLINE
LIVESTREAM on Facebook & YouTube
Premieres at 10am, but you can watch anytime after
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A Reflection from Fr. Perry Pauley |
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This week, Chesirae stopped by my office to show me the project she had been working on, a beautiful set of images she drew for the Holy Week Passport. They will be available this Sunday at church for our children and youth to have on hand for the journey through Holy Week. We’ll also have stamps available for the services of the Triduum (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Saturday’s Great Vigil of Easter) and Easter Sunday so everyone can get their passports stamped when they check in. Bring them to church, color the pictures, and reflect on the questions in the Holy Week Passport. And even if you’re not in the children/youth demographic, I would still encourage you to check the Passports out – they are beautiful and meant to be a source of joy and meditation for people of all ages.
The point of that conversation with Chesirae was not about the Passports themselves but the ordering of the events in the Passport: On which dates should we place these various scenes from the last week of Christ? It’s a fair question – every year, we read John’s account of Holy Week during our evening Eucharists. The Gospel of John in its entirety is 21 chapters, but the events of Holy Week are the heart and soul of the text. Those events begin in chapter 12 with a dinner at the home of Mary and Martha and conclude with the story of the resurrection in the first half of chapter 20. Think about that: assuming Jesus lived here among us for 30 or so years as most people believe, John devotes 11 chapters to all of Jesus’s life leading up to Holy Week and 8 ½ chapters to that one week.
For me, that is a good reminder not to rush through the events of this week. It’s an invitation to slow down, to be immersed in the richness of the Holy Week narrative, to walk with Jesus during his final days and to anticipate what is to come. The joy of a dinner party, the hurt of betrayal, the agony of saying goodbye, the torture and humiliation of crucifixion. These are human experiences steeped in human emotion, and that is the richness of the Holy Week encounter year after year.
This year, steep yourself in this story with us. Come and hear the stories as we reflect on Jesus’s final days Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 6 pm in the Chapel of the Holy Innocents. Join us on Maundy Thursday at 7 pm where we will gather around the Table of our Lord. Walk the journey to Golgotha on Good Friday for Stations of the Cross and our choral devotional (Haydn’s Seven Last Words) at noon. Sit and meditate during the Veneration of the Cross at 7 pm on Good Friday. And then…we get to experience the hope of resurrection with fresh eyes.
And don’t forget to bring your Holy Week Passport with you for the journey.
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Palm Sunday, April 1-2
5:00pm Saturday Holy Eucharist in the Chapel - starts in the Chapel Garden
8:00am Sunday Holy Eucharist in the Church - starts on the Church Patio
10:00am Sunday Holy Eucharist in the Church - starts in the Close
Holy Monday, April 3
6:00pm Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
Holy Tuesday, April 4
6:00pm Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
Holy Wednesday, April 5
6:00pm Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
Thursday, April 6
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Sign-up Sheets for the Watch
at the Welcome Table in the narthex/lobby
or Call the Church Office 602.279.5539
Friday, April 7
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Easter Day, Sunday, April 9
7:00am Outdoor Easter Eucharist in the Close
9:00am Outdoor Easter Eucharist in the Day School Pavilion
Traditional Easter Egg Hunt following the service
11:00am Festival Easter Eucharist in the Church
No incense at any Easter Day services.
If, by reason of illness or infirmity, you would like to receive your Easter season Communion at home, in the hospital, or in a nursing care facility; please notify the Church Office at 602.279.5539.
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Good Friday Choral Devotional
Friday, April 7 at 12:30pm
in the church
Sung by the Choir of All Saints’
with string quartet
following the Stations of the Cross at 12pm.
Haydn’s Seven Last Words of the Savior on the Cross was composed as a string quartet on a commission in 1785 from the Cathedral in Cádiz, Spain. After each of the seven words, there was a sermon, and then time for meditation in the darkened cathedral as each movement of the quartet was played. The Seven Last Words became extremely popular, and was rescored for orchestra and as a piano transcription.
In 1794 Haydn heard an oratorio by Joseph Friebarth based on the scriptural texts of the seven last words. Haydn was moved to ask Baron van Swieten, who provided the texts for The Creation, to provide texts to be overlaid on the music of the original string quartet.
Each of the seven last words are presented with great devotion and poignancy. Unlike large works such as Haydn’s masses, each movement moves into personal devotion and the believer’s reaction both to the physical spectacle of the crucifixion, and, more importantly, how these words speak directly to the individual believer.
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LAST CALL - THIS SUNDAY DEADLINE
EASTER 2023 Flowers & Music
Memorial Dedications
Remember your loved ones this Easter season.
This not only supports the Holy Week & Easter services,
but these ministries year-round.
Return the coupon in the bulletin or
email your dedication information to
PLEASE PUT "EASTER FLOWERS" OR "EASTER MUSIC" ON THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE EMAIL with your donation (by mail or the offering plate) by April 2 at 4pm. All memorials received by this day will be included in the Easter Day bulletins.
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Pray. Learn. Serve. Connect. |
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In-Person Rosary Prayer
at 9:15am
in the Chapel
All Saints' Rosary Prayer Online
Every Sunday on Facebook & YouTube Premieres at 9:15am
but you can view anytime after.
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Last Week:
Sacred Rest, in an Hour or Less
Plan to join Deacon Patrice for this Lenten season every Monday evenings through April 3. We will gather on Zoom at 6:30pm for 20 minutes of centering prayer and 30 minutes spent exploring ways to simplify our homes, priorities, schedules, and information intake so that we can think, pray, rest and just be. Plan to start your week in contemplation and community this coming Lent. No registration required. Watch for the zoom link as Lent approaches and share it with your friends and family!
April 3 What Does Enough Look Like?
Join Our Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 856 3657 1991
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CHILDREN & YOUTH Formation
SUNDAYS at 9am: SUNDAY SCHOOL
for Children through Grade 5
in the Urbano Library in the Church Office
CLASP & Youth grades 4-12
Next Gathering: APRIL 20 at 9am
in the Youth Room in the Church Office
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Faith + Film
Friday Family Movie Series
Join us for an evening of film and conversation. Bring your blankets, favorite snacks, and a $5 donation. We'll bring the popcorn, chairs, and beverages. Oh, and the movie! All movies will begin promptly at 7:10pm in St. Barbara.
April 14: The Prince of Egypt
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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)! Click here 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
WEEKLY ON ZOOM
All men are invited every Thursday at 8am on Zoom. BYOC (bring your own coffee)!, Click here and follow the instructions on your screen to join.
Meeting ID: 814 7721 6264
Password: 416506
Questions: contact Tom Walker at
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In-Person Women’s Breakfasts at 9am
Tuesday, April 11: First Watch / Park Central, 3110 North Central Avenue
Caring Crafters will be meeting at Panera Bread (20th St. south of Camelback) on the 3rd Thursday each month, we will meet a 4:00PM. Next gathering THIS Thursday, March 16. For more information contact SharronLuther@yahoo.com
20s and 30s Group
For anyone in their young adulting life, join other twenty- and thirty-somethings for fellowship, ministry, and evening services. The group meets the second Tuesday of every month. For questions, please email Chesirae Valentine at cvalentine@allsaintsoncentral.org
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Here's Information about another Pilgrimage from our friends at Christ Church of the Ascension. This time, it will be a trip to South of France, Lourdes, Racamandour & Black Madonna, Avignon & Palace of the Popes and other important sites in Christendom, led by a old friend of All Saints': Fr. Grant Holmes Honorary Asst. Priest St. George’s, Paris, France Former Vicar St. Mary’s Church, St. Albans, UK
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SPECIAL IN-PERSON OPPORTUNITIES
to Reach Out This Lent
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Stuff the Blessings
(into our Blessing Bags)
April 2 -- the last volunteer opportunity this Lent! Come help the Daughters of the King pack blessing bags for our street dependent neighbors after the 10AM service in St. Barbara. No need to RSVP, all are welcome!
Donate to NourishPhoenix
NourishPhoenix serves the working poor with food, clothing, and other basic necessities. NourishPhoenix needs 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 inside the NourishPhoenix cupboard inside the front door of the sanctuary. (Where we used to put ICM donations) Donation items need to be in a bag or a box. They cannot accept anything that is ripped, stained, or dirty, or is larger than a microwave.
MEALS OF MERCY
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 lm.francis@hotmail.com or call her at 602 214-0675. Contact Deacon Patrice for more info about the program at palshatti@allsaintsoncentral.org.
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Need Prayers? Use the DOK Request Cards!
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 email Betsy Hollingsworth at brhollingsworth988@gmail.com.
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THANK YOU to the 186
who have made their pledge:
$587,555
Thank you for your prayerful consideration
to support All Saints’ for 2023.
Our goal is 100% participation.
No amount is too small.
For those of you who are still discerning,
we join with you in prayer and thanksgiving.
We hope you will join your friends by participating
in the financial support of our community
and its ministry in Christ.
Just as all are welcome at God’s table,
all are needed to do His work.
Pledge Cards are available in the narthex/lobby,
YOUR PLEDGE MAKES POSSIBLE:
+ beautiful Episcopal liturgy + glorious music + livestream & online services +
+ on-going pastoral care + educational & formational programs +
+ mission-driven service to local agencies & organizations & individuals +
+ fellowship connections +
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OUR PARISH FAMILY
This week, we pray for our beloved friends and family who have died.
May their souls 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
3. Through our secure, online system, REALM.
Call the Church Office and we 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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LENT V
10AM SERVICE
MARCH 26, 2023
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MARCH 26, 2023
DEACON PATRICE TAYLOR
10AM SERMON
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Take the [Tuition Tax] Credit! You get the tax credit. They get an education.
Arizona taxpayers can receive a dollar for dollar tax credit up to the maximum listed below for contributions made to a qualified School Tuition Organization (STO), such as Arizona Episcopal Schools Foundation (AESF). A contribution to AESF is a simple way to help provide an exceptional education for deserving students with demonstrated financial need. Send your contribution to AESF and designate All Saints’ Episcopal Day School to ensure your tax dollars come back to our community. For more information, please visit https://www.allsaints.org/giving/tax-credit
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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.
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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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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CHECK OUT THE
2022 ANNUAL REPORT
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This full-color 62-page
review of All Saints' in 2022
is available to view or print
We are trying to be good stewards of our physical resources, so if you would like a printed, hard-copy for pickup or mailed to you, please email
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CURRENT COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
Your comfort, safety, and health are most important.
Our Current Protocol is MASK OPTIONAL.
If you have reason to wear a mask, please feel free to do so.
Otherwise, we look forward to seeing your smile.
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Checking out the donkeys for our Palm Sunday triumphant march into Jerusalem.
We are busy behind the scenes getting everything ready for Holy Week and Easter. We hope you make note of all the services times and join us for some of the most thought-provoking and impactful services of the Christian calendar.
Thank you for allowing us to be your source for meaningful worship and an ever-present light of Christ in the world -- wherever you may be. May God bless you.
Faithfully yours,
Nanette Kryske Towsley
Your Director of Communications
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