Christmas Eve at the Rectory

 

 

Mahalo to all who donated toward All Saints' Christmas Flowers. Gifts were given in memory of someone and/or in thanksgiving.

Celebrate the Epiphany of Our Lord & the Blessing of Chalk

 

Epiphany is an ancient church feast marking the Magi's visit to the infant Jesus, bringing him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. It is celebrated on January 6th--marking the end of Christmas. 

 

All Saints' invites your family to join us on Friday, January 6th, at 6:30PM for an Epiphany Eucharistic Celebration which will include "The Blessing of Chalk for Home Blessings. " The service will be a simple, family-centered liturgy.

What is the "Blessing of Chalk?"

The chalking of the doors is a centuries-old practice throughout the world. Father Ryan will bless chalk that service participants will then take home and write in chalk the following above the entrance of their home: 20 + C+M + B + 17. 

The letters have two meanings. First, they represent the initials of the Magi - Caspar, Malchior, and Balthazar - who came to visit Jesus in His first home. They also abbreviate the Latin phrase, Christus mansionem benedicat: "May Christ bless the house." The "+" signs represent the cross, and the "20" at the beginning and the "17" at the end mark the year. 

Taken together, this inscription is performed as a request that Christ to bless those homes. We ask for Christ's  blessing on our homes and on all who live, work or visit them there.

The chalking of the doors of a home encourages Christians to dedicate their life at home to God and to others. Seeing the symbols over our doors can help to remind us, while passing in and out on our daily routines, that our homes and all those who dwell there belong to Christ.

Presiding Bishop  Curry offers a Christmas Message

 

Sharing the Holiday Spirit

 

On Wednesday, December 21, All Saints' Preschool gathered for their annual Christmas Program. This year, legendary Kauai musician Larry Rivera joined the All Saint's Children Choir for a few holiday favorites. To view the performance, click on the image above.

All Saints' ʻAha Mele Music Series

 

As part of our ongoing music series to promote awareness of All Saints' reconstructed and enlarged Austin pipe organ, commissioned as Rosales Organ Builders Opus 40 , we are proud to present a free organ concert.

 

On Monday, January 9 at 7PM, Dr. Timothy Howard will play a fine program of pieces by Bach, Buxtehude, Barber and more on the Rodgers organ at Lihue United Church  who have graciously provided/donated the use of facilities and organ for this event.

 

Timothy's performances have been hailed as "precision-cut" and filled with superb grace and élan.

 

Currently Director of Music at Pasadena Presbyterian Church and Lecturer in Music at California State University Northridge, Timothy is a graduate with honors from University of Southern California and earned degrees from Westminster Choir College and Biola University.

 

Dr. Howard has appeared with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, LA Master Chorale and LA Children's Chorus, as well as performances in Edinburgh, Scotland, York Minster and England's cathedrals at Lincoln and Durham.

To learn more about Timothy Howard, click here.

Timothy Howard plays "Recessional," Op. 96, No. 4 by William Mathias

EPISCOPAL YOUTH EVENT (EYE17)

 

 
Ms. Marlene's Class poses with their "Christmas Card Project"

 

The Bunnies Class celebrated Christmas by retelling the story of the Nativity followed by a wonderful feast prepared by Ms. Modesta and Aunty Merrilee.

Sierra Gore: The Ghost of Christmas Past

 

All Saints' very own Sierra Gore participated in Kauai Unites Theater's inaugural show, Scrooge the Musical. In addition to playing the role of the Ghost of Christmas Past, Sierra was instrumental behind stage assisting with the production of the musical. Scrooge was hosted at Aloha Church in Lihue December 16th-18th.

The next edition of the Epistle will be published  will be published on Friday, January 6th. Mahalo nui loa.