All Saints Episcopal Church
Celebrating Our Life Together in Christ
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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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Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to see
the schedule of servers for upcoming Sundays.
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From the Youth Minister, Erin Wolf |
A blessed Eastertide to families and friends of All Saints!
YOUTH GROUP will have their final formal gathering for the 2021-2022 academic year. We will meet in Kemper Hall from 6:30-8:00pm.
*Please continue to mask and bring your own water bottle until parish leadership advises otherwise.
SUNDAY SCHOOL had their final formal gathering this past Sunday, April 24. Thank you to those families who were able to attend and who made our Zoom gatherings such a great experience!
YOUTH FELLOWSHIP: We are still offering 30 minutes of free time in Kemper Hall following the 10:30am service to kids present for worship. For those ages 3 and up, please continue to mask until parish leadership advises otherwise.
FAMILY FUN NIGHTS: We are looking to offer some informal Family Fun Nights for the parish in the months of May, July, and August (taking June off for Episcopal Diocesan Summer Camp). Stay tuned for more details!
CELEBRATION SUNDAY: We will be celebrating both Youth Ministry partners and high school and college graduates on Sunday, May 15 at the 10:30am service. If you and/or your student has graduated (or will graduate) within the 2021-2022 academic year, we'd love to include them! Please contact Erin Wolf for more information.
LET’S CELEBRATE! Please be sure to check out our very first edition of the “Let’s Celebrate” segment of the newsletter! This month’s collection features things that members of All Saints celebrated and/or are celebrating through the Lenten season and the start of the Easter season.
For those wishing to contribute moments they’d like to share, send your stories to Erin Wolf at asygappleton@gmail.com anytime. The deadline for May’s edition is Sunday, May 22.
SUMMER CAMP CAMPER REGISTRATION is OPEN!!! Head to diofdl.org/camp for more details & sign-up. Anyone needing scholarship assistance should contact either Fr. Christopher or Erin. Cost should not be a reason to miss camp!
SUMMER CAMP STAFF APPLICATIONS: For those interested in serving on Camp Staff, you must be at least a current high school freshman or older and complete a Volunteer Staff Application. Applications are now LIVE at diofdl.org/campstaff.
Senior (completed grades 9-12): June 12-18, 2022
Middler (completed grades 6-8): June 19-23, 2022
Junior (completed grades 2-5): June 19-23, 2022
Kinder Camp (ages 4-7 & adult): June 23-25, 2022
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LET’S CELEBRATE! is a new addition to the All Saints newsletter. Each month, we want to highlight moments that members of the congregation are celebrating! Whatever you’re excited to share, we’d love to hear from you and celebrate in your joy! To be featured, send your stories to Erin Wolf at asygappleton@gmail.com. Here are some celebrations from the season of Lent and beginnings of Eastertide!
Hunter Erickson placed 5th at the Wisconsin State High School Forensics Competition in April. His category was Prose Interpretation. Hunter has also had several opportunities to serve as guest organist at many different churches in the Fox Valley, including recently at All Saints!
Aubrey Laswell’s volleyball team took gold in their division at the Badger Regional Tournament in March!
Jonah Wolf lost his two front teeth and has been happily showing anyone he can!
Susan Allen celebrates remote working technology! It was a privilege to be able to work (and worship) via Zoom from England through February and March while keeping her mother company as she recovered from a fall and subsequent surgery.
Azrianna & Blake Bomann welcomed Diana Gwendolyn into their family on March 3! Big sister Clara has been fascinated by her baby sister, and they have appreciated being able to worship via Zoom throughout the season of Lent.
The Youth Group was able to safely return to in-person gatherings as of Ash Wednesday! They have meet Wednesday evenings to pray, play, learn, and enjoy fellowship together. They were also able to bring back the Easter Egg Hunt for children in grades 4 and younger on Easter Sunday!
Sunday School has continued on Zoom for families this semester, and students have greatly enjoyed being able to share all sorts of things that would be otherwise challenging in-person. This has included varying creative projects (including a re-creation of a Nimbus 2000 broomstick from Patrick Bates), bringing stuffed animals and beloved dinosaurs, and even meeting Neptune, the Bates’ family’s chameleon!
Neptune Bates, honorary member of the All Saints Sunday School, celebrated his first birthday in April!
Emily Gilbert, among many others, celebrated the return of in-person singing during the 10:30am Sunday service! This has been among the most impactful parts of worship to have back at long last.
Fr. Christopher Wilkerson, also among many others, celebrated the return of the Common Cup during Communion! While it is still acceptable to receive Communion in one kind with bread only, it has been deeply powerful to be finally be able to again offer both parts of the Sacrament during Holy Eucharist.
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From the Senior Warden, Sarah Gilbert |
April Vestry Highlights
- The vestry met a week later than usual due to Holy Week and Easter Week.
- After we approved the March minutes, Fr. Christopher led us in a fruitful reflection on John 15:1-11, then in further visioning for our next priorities for All Saints. Look for announcements of more opportunities for parish engagement and welcome, whether outdoors, in person, or virtual.
- Fr. Christopher announced the hiring of Seraphina Stowe as assistant custodian, also his plan to add a morning weekday Eucharist.
- Ken is soliciting bids for painting of the bell tower woodwork. He's happy with the responsiveness of Energy Control and Design in our continuous issues with the heating system.
- We approved a forms-only annual Diocesan review of our finances.
- Next vestry meeting: May 17th.
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From the Treasurer, Tina Wilfer |
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The March financial summary can also be viewed as a PDF here.
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We need more ushers for both the 8:30 and 10:30 Sunday services! The job involves greeting people as they come in; ringing the bell before the service begins; counting heads and writing down the number on an attendance card; and letting people out of their pews to go up to Communion. If you're interested, please contact the office.
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Mark your calendars! The Parish Picnic will return on Sunday, June 5 (Pentecost) after the 10:30am service. Weather permitting, we'll gather on the north lawn to eat picnic food and enjoy each other's company. Please contact the office if you're interested in helping organize the event.
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Forward Day by Day devotional booklets for May-June-July are available by the lift, at the back of the church, and in the office. If you aren't attending in person on Sundays, you're welcome to stop by and pick one up during Emily's office hours (9am-3pm Mon-Fri). |
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Parish Birthdays & Anniversaries |
REMINDER: If you'd like to have your birthday or anniversary recognized, please contact the office.
April Birthdays
4/2 - Patrick Bates
4/3 - Steve Gilling
4/3 - Jonah Wolf
4/6 - Tony Kuehmsted
4/8 - Ben Wolf
4/11 - Dennis Fischer
4/16 - Ernie LaBrake
4/20 - Samantha Fischer
4/21 - Ginny Stephany-Lonzo
4/23 - Brad Retzlaff
4/25 - Susannah Gilbert
4/25 - Ken Schoenike
4/26 - Pat Tilman
May Birthdays
5/2 - Henry Gadzik
5/2 - Ezzy Rouman
5/5 - Caroline Kiesnowski
5/5 - Thomas Kiesnowski
5/12 - Ken Bozeman
5/12 - Alannah Crabb
5/12 - Bill Reeves
5/16 - James Dean Parnau
5/19 - Renny Mick
5/26 - Allison Twomey
5/27 - Natalie & Carolyn Bates
5/30 - Suzanne Fischer
5/31 - Anne Lingelbach
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Diocesan & Community Events |
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The Eucharistic Festival of the Diocese of Fond du Lac will be held over two days on Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14.
Friday includes Choral Evensong at the Cathedral of St. Paul, Fond du Lac and a banquet with speaker at the Hotel Retlaw, Fond du Lac. Saturday will include the Festival Eucharist, Benediction, the Bishop's Picnic and opportunity to tour the Cathedral, all taking place a the Cathedral of St. Paul, Fond du Lac.
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Calendar of Upcoming Events |
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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, Apr. 27
E-newsletter out
5:30 pm Confession
6:30 pm Holy Eucharist
6:30-8 pm Youth Group
Thursday, Apr. 28
12:00 pm Faith Talk (Zoom)
Friday, Apr. 29
Sunday, May 1
8:30 am Holy Eucharist (in-person)
9:30 am Choir Rehearsal
Monday, May 2
11:00 am Bible Study (Zoom)
Tuesday, May 3
Wednesday, May 4
5:30 pm Confession
6:30 pm Holy Eucharist
Thursday, May 5
12:00 pm Faith Talk (Zoom)
Friday, May 6
Sunday, May 8
8:30 am Holy Eucharist (in-person)
9:30 am Choir Rehearsal
Monday, May 9
11:00 am Bible Study (Zoom)
Tuesday, May 10
Wednesday, May 11
E-newsletter out
5:30 pm Confession
6:30 pm Holy Eucharist
Thursday, May 12
12:00 pm Faith Talk (Zoom)
Friday, May 13
Saturday, May 14
1:00 pm Memorial Service for Phil & Faith Sealy
Sunday, May 15
8:30 am Holy Eucharist (in-person)
9:30 am Choir Rehearsal
Monday, May 16
11:00 am Bible Study (Zoom)
Tuesday, May 17
6:30 pm Vestry Meeting
Wednesday, May 18
5:30 pm Confession
6:30 pm Holy Eucharist
Thursday, May 19
12:00 pm Faith Talk (Zoom)
Friday, May 20
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Sunday, May 1
Third Sunday
of Easter
Rite II
8:30 am
Lector/Intercessor
Robert Schimmelpfenning
Acts 9:1-20
Revelation 5:11-14
Chalice Bearer
Dolores Wiseman
Acolyte
Barb Schoenike
Usher
Chuck Morris
10:30 am
Lector
Erin Wolf
Acts 9:1-20
Revelation 5:11-14
Intercessor
Emily Gilbert
Cantor
Erin Wolf
Psalm 30
Chalice Bearers
Sarah Gilbert,
Emily Gilbert
Acolyte
Fletcher Retzlaff
Usher
Mike Gadzik
Altar Guild
Pamela Padley
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Sunday, May 8
Fourth Sunday
of Easter
Rite I
8:30 am
Lector/Intercessor
Judy Hebbe
Acts 9:36-43
Revelation 7:9-17
Chalice Bearer
Judy Hebbe
Acolyte
Judy Hebbe
Usher
Cherie Krynock-Morris
10:30 am
Lector
Jorden Karstetter
Acts 9:36-43
Revelation 7:9-17
Intercessor
Bill Reeves
Cantor
Eric Neiswender
Psalm 23
Chalice Bearers
Pamela Padley,
Suzanne Fischer
Acolyte
Abby Wolf
Usher
Pam Sealy
Altar Guild
Catherine Neiswender
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Sunday, May 15
Fifth Sunday
of Easter
Rite II
8:30 am
Lector/Intercessor
Robert Schimmelpfenning
Acts 11:1-18
Revelation 21:1-6
Chalice Bearer
Dolores Wiseman
Acolyte
Barb Schoenike
Usher
Mike Soffa
10:30 am
Lector
Ken Bozeman
Acts 11:1-18
Revelation 21:1-6
Intercessor
Sarah Gilbert
Cantor
Carol Jegen
Psalm 148
Chalice Bearers
Peter Gilbert,
Sarah Gilbert
Acolyte
Suzanne Fischer
Usher
Steve Gilling
Altar Guild
Sarah Gilbert
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All Saints Episcopal Church | 920-734-3656 or 920-249-4147| allsaintsappleton@gmail.com | allsaintsappleton.org |
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