A Special Letter from Fr. Perry to the All Saints’ Family,

When I think about the faithful people who have called All Saints’ their spiritual home over the generations, I would guess there are a million reasons why people have chosen to be part of this community in the heart of North Central. As I look at the sea of faces each Sunday, I think often about the reasons people feel passionately about supporting the mission and ministry of All Saints’.

I can feel that passion when our people talk about our prison ministry. The work that we do to support incarcerated women and their families has formed this community in profound ways. This is much more than buying Christmas gifts or writing cards and letters–it is the very act of doing justice and showing mercy while growing in humility.

I can feel it in the joy of our newly reformed Youth Group. The teens in our church gather weekly for fun and fellowship. They support one another, they spend time together away from church, they care about each other, they participate in the life of the whole parish…and they bring their friends. This is what community looks like, and it’s a joy for me to see these young people come together.

I can feel it in the friendship all around our parish. I see it in our choir, a mostly volunteer group who give their heart and soul to making music . . . together. There are many choirs that make beautiful music, but what makes our choir special is their togetherness. Whether they are laughing their way through practice, enjoying a late-night happy hour after rehearsal, or hosting one of their legendary potlucks, the Choir at All Saints’ is a community within the community. The same goes for our Peregrinos, the young adults of our parish. They share meals, play games, and simply hang out with one another because they are friends.

For me, All Saints’ is a place that fills me with hope. While the world around us seems like it could spin out of control at any moment, we gather here, week after week, from all walks of life, and from all over the city (and online, around the world) for one reason: To remind ourselves that we are the people of God, the Body of Christ in the world around us. We gather to offer our prayers, to share a Common Meal, and to go forth, together, in the power of the Spirit. This is what hope looks like, and in 2025 and beyond, we will share that hope far and wide.

In 2024, the theme of our campaign was getting our house in order and we've spent the year working on our campus. We have installed several new HVAC systems, developed an integrated church - school building management system, upgraded our lighting, and updated our sound system. These repairs and upgrades were necessary to make our spiritual home feel more like a home that we are proud to call our own. In 2025, our focus is community and the reasons we all give so generously of ourselves to make All Saints' great. In the upcoming year, we have plans to expand our programs for children and youth, continue to grow our choir, and build on the strength of our outreach ministries that bring hope and peace to those who need it most. Our goal is to raise one million dollars to make this growth possible, and with God's help and your faithfulness, we will get there.

What is the reason you will give to support All Saints’? 

Either click on the QR Code or scan it with your phone to directly add your pledge into REALM or

CLICK HERE for a hard copy pledge form to mail or bring in.

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

HOLY EUCHARIST

SATURDAY 5PM [Chapel]

SUNDAY 8AM [Church]

SUNDAY 10AM [Church]

CHILDREN'S CHAPEL 10AM

ROSARY PRAYER

SUNDAY 9:00AM [St. Mary Chapel

next to the Altar in the Church]

WEDNESDAY 12PM [Chapel]

This week's Livestream at 10am

on YouTube & Facebook

This Week's Bulletin + Readings & Announcements

All Saints', All Around

North Phoenix

Join us at any of our off-campus, midweek services for some extra Episcopal worship. Just check in at the Front Desk at each location.

FIRST TUESDAY of the month: Next gathering, November 5 

The Terraces     

10:30am in the Chapel

7550 North 16th Street

THIRD THURSDAY: Next gathering, November 21

The Beatitudes    

11:30am in Elaine’s Fine Dining

1610 West Glendale

THIRD THURSDAY: 

La Siena     

3:30pm in the Chapel

909 East Northern 

Honoring the saints in our lives

and our Legacy Circle  

Requiem for All Souls

November 3, 2024, at 6pm 

We invite you to join us for this special solemn service as we conclude the weekend of our Patronal Feast. "A Short Requiem" by Walford Davies will be sung by the Choir of All Saints' in the church, and we will finish with final prayers and closing hymn in the Close.

Regardless if you attend this service, we ask you to share any names of deceased family and friendsthat you would like to be read during the requiem service.

Names provided by the end of October 27, 2024, will be listed in the bulletin and read in the service. 

Provide your names and pronunciation by scanning this QR code below. 

The Fall 2024 Education and Formation Schedule Is Here!

Click here to read or print!

ALL SAINTS’ WEEKEND: SATURDAY, NOV 2 & SUNDAY, NOV 3

• Prison Ministry Re-entry Simulation on Saturday
• Bishop Reddall’s Annual Visit on Sunday 8am and 10am
• The Rite of Confirmation
• High Choral Mass Celebration of All Saints’ Day at 10am
• Requiem for All Souls on Sunday at 6pm with reception to follow

SEABURY WEEKEND: SATURDAY, NOV 16 & SUNDAY, NOV 17

• PACC-911 Pet Adoption Event 10am-3pm on Saturday
•  Seabury Sunday Bagpipes, Tartans, Shortbread Contest, & more at 10am 

SPECIAL OFFERINGS AT THE DAY SCHOOL

HARVEST FAIR 2024

Mark your calendars for a fang-tastic afternoon at the Day School’s Harvest Fair on Friday, October 25, from 3:00–7:00 PM. This fa-boo-lous afternoon is filled with carnival games, thrilling rides, a haunted house that’s sure to give you chills, and plenty of tricks and treats to wish you a happy Halloween!

Wristbands are required for children from pre-kindergarten through high school for access to games, rides, and the haunted house. Adults and children younger than pre-kindergarten do not need wristbands. Wristbands are available for purchase online here through Thursday, October 17, at the following prices:

• PK–Fourth Grade: $35
• Fifth–Eighth Grade: $40
• High School: $20
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Additionally, concessions and drinks will only be available for purchase with food tickets. Food tickets are sold for $1 each in $5 increments. We recommend purchasing 15 tickets per person (Three (3) $5 bundles). 

You can purchase wristbands and food tickets online through October 17 or in person at the Day School on October, 25 during Harvest Fair. Beware! Wristband prices will rise by $5 after 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17!

Pre-purchased wristbands and food tickets will be available for pick up on the Day School campus during Harvest Fair in front of Manning Hall.

For any questions, please contact Zoe Traynor.

AN INTERFAITH CHAT

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

8:00-9:00am in St. Barbara Meeting Rooms

In a world with lots of misunderstanding and confusion, our chats seek the wisdom of six religions to gain insights into better communications and relationships. Learn from speakers representing Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Sikhism. 

DAY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

Thursday, November 7, 2024

9:00-11:00am

Growing thoughful, confident leaders and lifelong learners since 1963. Learn more about our 15-acre campus with top-notch faculty and challenging academics.

Still need your RSVPs for this One-of-a-Kind

Experiential Event, space is limited: Click here!

Do you remember that feeling of fear and excitement . . .

when you started a new job, attended a new school or moved to a new town. Okay, now triple the fear element and imagine that you have do any one of those things without transportation, secure shelter, employment, income, identification or the support of friends and family. Now imagine that you have children to support.  

THAT is the challenge confronted by many of the men and women that are released from prison. 

We are bombarded with information about the high recidivism rate for incarcerated

people. But most of us lack the information we need to understand why.

If you are curious about why it is so hard for the justice-impacted population to get back on their feet, or why recidivism is so high, join us for a reentry simulation at All Saints’ Episcopal Church on November 2 from 10:00am-12noon.

The Reentry Simulation highlights the struggles and challenges faced by individuals who are transitioning into society from incarceration. Over the course of two hours participants experience the first month of post-release life – it’s not easy and only a handful of participants will successfully navigate the obstacles that are normal for someone getting out of prison.  

MEALS OF MERCY

NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

This wonderful ministry helps you or a family member if you 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 providing this support could be your way to serve, please contact Deacon Patrice Taylor at 623 242-4692 or palshatti@allsaintsoncentral.org.

The need right now is sizable, so we need more volunteer help: 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.

You can also help this ministry by donating $25 Door Dash or Grub Hub gift cards at the Church Office. 

Check out the 2024-2025

Book Discussion Group Reading List

Click here to read or print

Wednesday Evenings at 7:00pm

in the Urbano Library

next gathering: NOVEMBER 6

Joe's War: His Yorktown Letters Home

from our very own, Virginia Anders

and Joseph Clifford

TATTOOS ON THE HEART

A NEW daytime book study group led by Fr. Troy Mendez about the book

"Tattoos on the Heart: The Power

of Boundless Compassion" by Gregory Boyle.

The dates of the

discussions are:

November 21

Please note date change for Nov.



December 12

January 9

February 13

Mar 13

April 10

May 8

Please join us:

10:30am in St. Barbara

In the words of the Los Angeles Times, "Destined to become a classic

of both urban reportage and contemporary spirituality, Tattoos on

 the Heart is a series of parables about kinship and redemption from pastor, activist, and renowned speaker Father Gregory Boyle."

Purchase a copy of the book or audio book, begin reading the book, and join us for a series of lively conversations.

22nd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2024

10am SERVICE

22nd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2024

10am SERMON

FR. DAVID SHEETZ



Nursery

(for babies thru 5th birthday)

Open Every Sunday

8:30am - 12pm

drop off a little before 9.

Small Saints Pew THIS SUNDAY

Sundays at 10am

CHILDREN'S CHAPEL

THIS SUNDAY 10AM [Church]

SUNDAY SCHOOL THIS SUNDAY

Age 4 to Grade 5

9am in the Urbano Library

YOUTH ED THIS SUNDAY

Grade 6-12

9am in the Youth Haven

Youth Confirmation

Thursdays 6pm in the Youth Haven

Youth Group

Thursdays 6:45pm in the Youth Haven

College Care Packages Coming: 

Submit your names

We need your help.  Next month, in November, we will be doing our Connect component of CLASP.  That means we will be filling college care packages and writing notes to the young people who are away from All Saints’ for school and who may need a treat before finals.

Please send to Chesirae at cvalentine@allsaintsoncentral.org the names of any All Saints’ youth who you think would be someone we should fill and send a care package to.  We need the names over the next few weeks so we can buy the supplies and be ready to fill the boxes at CLASP . Please provide the name and address of your suggestions.

Thank you!  Let’s make sure we do not forget anyone, and please send your names soon.

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.

PREPARE FOR SUNDAY

Click here

to view this week's readings from the Lectionary.

Yes, that little smudge of white on this photo was the comet from last week. I can't tell you how many days I went out and busted a muscle in my eyes trying to see it. But I did see it one day, and that's plenty for bragging rights. Since I don't plan to be around in 80,000 years for the next one, I am hoping there are others that will come up and challenge all our thoughts on our universe before then. When we think about the heavens and the stars, we feel so small. But when we think about God in the heavens, we feel so comforted. So as the collect a few weeks back recommends, may we focus on those things heavenly and leave that earthly anxiety behind. Amen.

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Thank you for allowing ALL SAINTS' 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.

Questions, ideas, thoughts, photos to share -- just contact me directly at ntowsley@allsaintsoncentral.org.

Faithfully yours,

Nanette Kryske Towsley

Your Director of Communications