All Things, All Saints'
March 7, 2024
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Sharing the Stillness
Join us on our journey through the wilderness.
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Do you have an image that brings you comfort or stillness?
A picture that you took or one that you borrowed from elsewhere, it doesn't matter. If the photo evoked calmness and peace, you are invited to share it with us for our Forty Days of Stillness quest. Just email it to [email protected].
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Kathleen de la Serda shared: Not a fancy place, but I love the peacefulness of this photo - my grand niece & nephew, Central CA |
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Lois Francis shared this place of stillness. |
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Pit Lucking shared this scene of Micronesia. |
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Barbara Yuill sent some amazing shots
including this one of Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada.
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Be Still My Soul: LAST WEEK
Soup Supper & Centering Prayer Workshop
Join us at 5:30pm next Wednesday, 3/13. Even if you haven't gone to previous sessions! Consider it an opportunity for learning and appreciating stillness: using silent prayer and meditation that we work on together. We’re encouraging everyone then to join us on Maundy Thursday for "The Watch" at the Altar of Repose, reduced to one hour of silent prayer and meditation immediately following the stripping of the altar. It’s a skill and an experience you can use forever.
Adult Education: Lent IV
Sunday, March 10 at 9am in St. Barbara
CONFINED TO A CANVAS
A documentary about the Women Artists of Perryville Prison
See the details below.
The Deacon’s Bible Study
FIRST & THIRD TUESDAYS
Next gathering is March 19
We are moving onto the Book of Job. The morning edition is 10:30am in the Urbano Library for those who are available to meet in person. The evening session is at 7pm on Zoom. Questions or to get Zoom links? contact Deacon Patrice [email protected].
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WORSHIP SCHEDULE
HOLY EUCHARIST
SATURDAY 5PM [Chapel]
SUNDAY 8AM [Church]
SUNDAY 10AM [Church]
WEDNESDAY 12PM [Chapel]
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Preview the Bulletins for this Weekend
NEXT LIVESTREAM
Sunday, MARCH 10 at 10am
Sermons are recorded & posted mid-week
& our Eblast (scroll down).
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A Reflection from Fr. Perry |
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What a difference a year makes…
The Fourth Sunday in Lent is traditionally called Laetare Sunday from the Latin word for Rejoice. When the mass was sung in Latin, this was the first word that the faithful would have heard chanted on this particular Sunday. Even though our modern service begins with the words “Gracious Father” in the opening collect, the attitude of the day has not changed—Laetare Sunday is a day for us to rejoice in God’s goodness to all of us.
The emphasis on rejoicing in the middle of Lent is one of the reasons that my first Sunday at All Saints’ was Laetare Sunday last year. The date on the calendar was a little later because Easter was later (March 14th was my first day in the office, March 19th was my first Sunday), but the liturgical day is a very special milestone for me that is now infused with significance. I was rejoicing at the chance to be with all of you, and one year later, the feeling is very much the same: I am grateful for the chance to be among you and serve alongside you.
This year, we have many reasons to rejoice. Our outreach ministries are back out in the community doing wonderful work in the name of Christ. Attendance is up across the board and participation in formation is growing for all ages. We just concluded one of the most successful pledge campaigns in the last decade and our financial health is steadily improving after a pandemic slump. And as encouraging as the signs of health and vitality within our community are, they are just the beginning.
Last year I quoted the great theologian Verna Dozier during my first sermon: “The genius of Christianity is not creed or institution, but the vision of a new possibility for human life rooted in an ancient understanding of God, and articulated and lived out by a Nazarene carpenter from that tradition.” For the last year, we’ve worked to see that dream of new possibilities grow at All Saints’. I am grateful to be on this journey of new possibilities with each and every one of you and I continue to be excited about the work God is calling us to complete within our parish, across our community, and around the world.
So rejoice with me and together let’s give God the thanks and glory for this wonderful place we call home.
Peace, love, and gratitude,
Perry+
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Children, Youth & Families |
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Check out all the details directly
from the Children, Youth & Family Eblast,
Nursery
(for babies through 5th birthday)
Open Every Sunday
8:30 - 12 PM, drop off begins a little before 9.
Sunday School for PreK to Grade 5
This Sunday at 9am in St. Barbara
CLASP for Acolytes and Youth Grade 4-12
Saturday, March 23 from 10am to 12pm
Annual Pre-Holy Week & Easter Church Clean-Up
Small Saints Pew
Sundays at 10am
Children's Chapel
Sundays at 10am
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VIRTUAL WOMEN'S BREAKFAST WEEKLY ON ZOOM
All women are invited every Friday at 9:30am on Zoom.
Or, by going to
Meeting ID: 815 7132 4921
Passcode: 621441
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VIRTUAL MEN'S BREAKFAST
WEEKLY ON ZOOM
All men are invited every Thursday at 8am on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 851 1860 4653
Passcode: 379009
Questions: contact Tom Walker
Cell: 602-330-4687 text/talk
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Next Women's In-Person Breakfast
Tuesday, March 12: First Watch 3110 N. Central Ave. Park Central Mall
Caring Crafters
THURSDAY, MARCH 21
4:00pm at Panera Bread (20th St. South of Camelback)
Attention Young Adults
Check out the latest from the PEREGRINO's
Learn about upcoming events, just
NOW IN THE SAINT BARBARA GALLERY
“ENCOUNTERS WITH THE SPIRIT
WHILE ABROAD, 2022 – 2023”
A Photo Exhibit By Anne Kleindienst
CLOSES MONDAY, MARCH 11.
All exhibited photos are available for purchase as shown, with all proceeds from sales donated to All Saints’ Episcopal Church by the Photographer. Please contact Anne at 602.430.6912 or [email protected] if interested in purchasing any of the exhibited photos.
Want to exhibit your own work? Contact Don Peters at 602-300-5193 or [email protected]
Next Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, April 3
in the Urbano Library
“Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver
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Lots Going On with our Prison Ministry |
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Our third Perryville Art Show!
Mark your calendars for March 16, 1:30-4:30pm
for the Opening Reception in St. Barbara.
We will hear from Deacon Kim Crecca,
the founder of the prison ministry
for the Arizona Diocese and one of the artists.
View the amazing art
in our St. Barbara Gallery:
March 17, Sunday 9-11am
March 20, Wednesday 2:30-4pm
March 24, Sunday 9-11am
March 27, Wednesday 2:30-4pm
March 31, Easter, Sunday 8am -1pm
April 3, Wednesday 2:30-4pm
Purchase notecards with the
Women of Perryville art
every week during Lent
leading up, to the art show.
February 17 through March 10.
PRISON MINISTRY CARD WRITING
THIRD TUESDAYS AT 6PM IN ST. BARBARA
Next date: March 19
We need blank cards with images
appropriate for Mother’s Day
and of course, any Mother’s Day Cards
as well. Drop off at the Church Office,
or bring with you to Card Writing Nights.
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LENT III
SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2024
10am SERVICE
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LENT III
SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2024
10am SERMON
FR. DAVID SHEETZ
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Holy Week & Easter 2024
Palm Sunday, March 23-24
Saturday 5:00pm
Holy Eucharist in the Chapel,
Starts in the Chapel Garden
Sunday 8:00am
Holy Eucharist in the Church, starts on the Patio
Sunday 10:00am
Holy Eucharist in the Church, starts in the Close
Holy Monday, March 25
6:00pm Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
Holy Tuesday, March 26
6:00pm Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
Holy Wednesday, March 27
12:00pm Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
Maundy Thursday, March 28
7:00pm Celebration of the Holy Eucharist, the Last Supper, the Foot-washing, Stripping of the Altar,
with incense and the Choir of All Saints’ in the Church
8:15pm The Watch in the Chapel
for one hour following the main service.
“Could you not stay awake with me for even one hour?
Good Friday, March 29
12:00pm Stations of the Cross & Choral Devotional
in the Church
7:00pm
The Liturgy of Good Friday and Veneration of the Cross
in the Church
Easter Eve, Saturday, March 30
7:00pm The Great Vigil
with the First Eucharist of Easter
with incense and the Choir of All Saints’ in the Church
Easter Day, Sunday, March 31
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 service.
Nursery Care available at the 9:00am & 11:00am 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.
Easter 2024
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. You can email [email protected]g with the names you would like remembered, or return the form (in Sunday's bulletin) in the offering plate at any service or drop off at the Church Office with your donation by MARCH 25 at 4pm. All memorials received by this day will be included in the Easter Day bulletins.
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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.
Christina Berlinger is our Director of Finance. She is in the office Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
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PREPARE FOR SUNDAY
to view this week's readings and commentaries from Church Publishing.
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Need a Nametag for church?
or at the Church Office.
We want everyone at All Saints' to know your name.
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A snapshot of parish life.
Check it out.
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All Saints’ Legacy Circle
Now is a good time to reflect on the many blessings God has given us, making it also a very good time to 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. Please contact Lori Brooks in
TAX CREDIT - You take the credit, and students get the education.
All Saints' Day School partners with the Arizona Episcopal Schools Foundation (AESF) to continue our legacy of inclusivity and providing opportunities for all students. The State of Arizona allows individuals to claim a tax credit on donations to a School Tuition Organization. Those tax credits directly support our Indexed Tuition Program, providing direct and essential funding to our students who qualify for financial assistance. All Saints' Board of Trustees is committed to creating a school community that is truly inclusive, diverse, and accessible to a wide range of families.
The deadline to designate your 2023 tax dollars is April 15, 2024.
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THANK YOU, TEAM ALL SAINTS'
FOR HELPING US
Get Our Sacred Home In Order
to give your financial support for the mission and ministries we are called to do through this holy place. Please mail this form to All Saints' at 6300 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012, put in the offering plate at any service, bring it to the Church Office, or email to Christina Berlinger, our Director of Finance at
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Just wanted to thank everyone for the super positive energy and hard work reimagining All Saints' as it is now. Built from a great legacy and the work of lots of great people. Now in a special place God is calling us to be. And for all that, I give my highest award: The Towsley Seal of Approval. Great job, TEAM ALL SAINTS'! Keep the positive energy going and we can accomplish just about anything.
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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 [email protected].
Faithfully yours,
Nanette Kryske Towsley
Your Director of Communications
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