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All Things, All Saints'
January 9, 2025
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It's Epiphanytide!
May you be a light to the world.
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It's also the month of our
Annual Parish Meeting
To be held Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 9am in the church
This meeting includes the election of new Vestry members,
the Junior Warden for 2025, and Delegates to the 2025
Diocesan Convention that will be held at All Saints' this Fall.
The Budget Presentation by Treasurer Jeff Ellish will
be this Sunday, January 12 at 9am in St. Barbara.
CLICK HERE for the Vestry Candidate Bios
and the Annual Meeting details.
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WORSHIP SCHEDULE
HOLY EUCHARIST
SATURDAY 5PM [Chapel]
SUNDAY 8AM [Church]
SUNDAY 10AM [Church]
NO CHILDREN'S CHAPEL THIS WEEK
ROSARY PRAYER
SUNDAY 9:00AM [Chapel ]
WEDNESDAY 12PM [Chapel]
This week's Livestream at 10am
on YouTube & Facebook
This Week's Bulletin + Readings & Announcements
SUN 10AM SERVICE
SAT 5PM & SUN 8Am SERVICES
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A Reflection from Fr. Perry | |
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Welcome to the Season of Light . . . and Save the Date!
Epiphanytide has long been known as “The Season of Light” within the church calendar because it begins with an event that is all about light: Remembering the star that beckoned three wise men from a distant country to come to Bethlehem and find a tiny newborn. During the season after Epiphany (this year, January 7 – March 4), we pray that the light of Christ will shine in us and through us each time we gather for worship.
At All Saints’ we’re adding a couple special events to the calendar this Epiphanytide to celebrate the Light:
· On Saturday, February 1, we will have a special evening reception to showcase the world-class art of the St. John’s Bible. The evening will begin with a reception in the Memorial Garden with hors d’ oeuvres and live chamber music. We will begin the program with music from our All Saints’ Choristers and members of our Chamber Choir. Brad Neary, Director of the St. John’s Bible Heritage Program, will be our keynote speaker for the evening and will explain the art and history of the St. John’s Bible. Afterward, all seven volumes of the Bible will be on display for a public viewing. The event is free, but there is a suggested donation of $25 per ticket to support our Children, Youth, and Family Ministries.
· On Sunday, February 2, we will celebrate a high choral mass at the 10AM service to commemorate the Feast of the Presentation. In Anglican churches across the globe this feast is known as Candlemas, and traditionally parishioners would bring all the candles they would use to light their home in the upcoming year to church to be blessed. So bring a candle and bring a friend to this celebration of the Presentation of our Lord and Anglican music and liturgy!
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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS COMMITTED TO SUPPORT OUR
MISSION & MINISTRY.
You are one of the MILLION
REASONS why All Saints'
is so blessed!
$775, 922
from 191 pledges
Our goal:
$1,000,000
$224,078 to go.
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.
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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.
THIRD THURSDAY: Next gathering, January 16
The Beatitudes
11:30am in Elaine’s Fine Dining
1610 West Glendale
THIRD THURSDAY: Next gathering, January 16
La Siena
3:30pm in the Chapel
909 East Northern
FIRST TUESDAY of the month: Next gathering, February 4
The Terraces
10:30am in the Chapel
7550 North 16th Street
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Join In The Deacon’s Bible Study
on the Book of Mark
Next gathering is JANUARY 21
Our gatherings will be first and third Tuesdays in person in the library at 10:30am and on Zoom at 7:00pm. If you want to be challenged, intrigued, and grow spiritually, join us! Email Deacon Patrice at palshatti@allsaintsoncentral.org for more information.
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Dinner at 6:30 followed by discussion from 7-8:30
Spring kickoff 1/20/25!
Rest of the semester dates are:
2/3, 2/17, 3/3, 3/17, 3/31, 4/14, 4/28, 5/12
At the home of Cori & Jeremy Veatch
Email for more info: teamveatch@mac.com
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THE CARING CRAFTERS
Starting January 26: the Caring Crafters will meet every 4th Sunday after the 10:00am service in the Urbano Library. Join them to meet new friends and share the joy of making comfort items for others. Questions: contact Sharron Luther at sharronluther@yahoo.com
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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
FEBRUARY 5
“JULY’S PEOPLE” BY NADINE GORDIMER
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Education and Formation
Resumes January 12
in St. Barbara
9:00am BUDGET PRESENTATION
11:30am
SACRED POETRY with Chesirae Valentine
Song of Songs and Taylor Swift
The Episcopal Church has a rich history of honoring both poetry and poets as sacred and saints. Whether it dwells on the sanctity of Love, the glory of God's creation, or the burden and blessing of human experience, sacred poetry captures the numinous in meter and metaphor. Come learn and explore this discipline, while also hearing from more modern poets (Taylor Swift, Mary Oliver, Christian Wiman, David Whyte, Kendrick Lamar, Sarah Kay), and learning to craft your own poetry. This class is appropriate for most ages and all experience levels.
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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:
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." Join us for a series of lively conversations.
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Our Most Recent Livestream | |
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 2025
10AM SERVICE
CHRISTMAS II
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 2025
10AM SERMON
FR. PERRY PAULEY
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Children, Youth & Families | |
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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
NO CHILDREN'S CHAPEL
THIS SUNDAY 10AM [Church]
SUNDAY SCHOOL THIS SUNDAY JAN 12
Age 4 to Grade 5
9am in the Urbano Library
CLASP - NEXT SUNDAY JAN 19
Grade 4-12
9am in the Youth Haven
YOUTH ED - SUNDAY FEB 2
Grade 6-12
9am in the Youth Haven
This semester we will be diving into the "texts of terror" found in the Bible: the stories of hardship, pain, and sorrow, which can teach readers how to cultivate practical compassion. In the words of theologian Phyllis Trible, "Sad stories do not have happy endings...but they may yield new beginnings." Within this Bible study, students will confront hard topics, wrestle with what to do, and serve with organizations that will directly alleviate the modern day terrors faced by our community (NourishPHX, A New Leaf, St. Vincent de Paul).
Youth Group - NEXT SUNDAY JAN 19
Sundays 11:30am in the Youth Haven
Students in 6-12th grade please join us for our Kick Off on Sunday 1/19
Snacks, Games, You Tube Shorts and more!
Trivia Nights are back too! Meet in the Youth Haven
on the last Thursday of each month
to show your skills (or just eat some snacks and check out other peoples’ skills).
First Trivia Mania is Thursday January 30th 7-8:30PM.
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Now in the Saint Barbara Gallery
EXPLORING MEDIEVAL CASTLES
IN GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND -- 2024
A Photo Exhibit by Anne Kleindienst
If you'd like to schedule an exhibit of your own work,
contact Don Peters at 602-300-5193 or cornflakeaz@gmail.com.
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OUR PARISH FAMILY
This week, we pray for our beloved friends and family who have died.
BARBARA BANNON
PAUL BASSETT
DOUG CHANDLER
DIANE SAUNDERS
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.
Christina Berlinger is our Director of Finance. She is in the office Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
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PREPARE FOR SUNDAY
Click here
to view this week's readings from the Lectionary.
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The fact that you got through this entire eblast, down to here, you deserve something special. Treat yourself to a great cup of coffee, a brownie, a nap, something comforting and rewarding. We appreciate you taking the time to learn about all the wonderful things going on at this parish. | |
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Hope to see you here this weekend for
worship, fellowship, and service All Saints' style.
We are so honored to be that meaningful place for your spiritual refreshment, compassion, and kindness.
Any questions or suggestions, let me know.
ntowsley@allsaintsoncentral.org
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