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All Things, All Saints'
September 26, 2024
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Last Week @ All Saints'!
What's Up For Next Week?
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Installation of New Officers of the All Saints' Order of the Daughters of the King.
Virginia Anders is the new President of the Order.
| Adult Formation & Education has lots of engaging offerings this year. | |
A Reflection from
Chaplain Erin
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THE POWER OF PRAYER
For months, the All Saints community has been praying for Roko Orlich. Roko is a sweet little boy who was born at 24 weeks gestation. He was a little over a pound when he was born. Being so premature, he has faced numerous obstacles in his short life, beginning with the statistical chance of survival of 3% when he was born. His mother, Lauren Todd Orlich, who grew up at this church and attended the day school, leaned heavily on prayer during the dark and scary times following his birth. With two little boys at home (who both attend our day school), she had to find a way to manage life as a wife and mother and balance her career, all the while needing to be with her tiny baby fighting for life in the hospital.
I first met Roko in the NICU at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. By that time, he was almost five pounds and surrounded by tubes and wires. There was a constant hum of machinery and a beep, beep, beep of his monitors. He looked so tiny in his hospital bed! I have to admit, I was frightened for him!
I’ve known Lauren since she was a kindergartener. She is a dear friend of both my son and daughter-in-law, and I love her whole family. When I looked at Lauren, I was overwhelmed. Yet, in her eyes, I saw the hopes and dreams that all mamas have when they look at their babies. She showed grace, purpose, and strength. She was and is amazing! In every picture of her with Roko, you see her beautiful smile.
I am happy to report to you that Roko just celebrated his first birthday, and he did it at home! He was surrounded by his family and friends at a joyous celebration of his life and healing journey. When you read this, he is off the feeding tube and will be off the oxygen supply. God is good!
I want to thank everyone who prayed for him this year. You are all a part of a miracle. Lauren created a video you can watch if you want to see more about his journey. Here is the link, but it comes with a warning: you may need a tissue!
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WORSHIP SCHEDULE
HOLY EUCHARIST
SATURDAY 5PM [Chapel]
SUNDAY 8AM [Church]
SUNDAY 10AM [Church]
CHILDREN'S CHAPEL
SUNDAY 10AM [Church]
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
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Our Annual Blessing of the Animals and Day School Sunday Celebration
Sunday, October 6, at 10am, on the Day School Campus--in the ALL NEW SHAVER COMMONS.
Just enter the school campus as usual and watch for the National Junior Honor Society Students to guide you and your pets to the easy-to-access venue just beyond Manning Hall.
Plan to bring your pets (with appropriate leashes, crates, or cages) and family and friends for this joyful celebration of our Day School ministry and our love of creatures great and small on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
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All Saints’ - All Around!
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, October 1
The Terraces
10:30am in the Chapel
7550 North 16th Street
THIRD THURSDAY: Next gathering, October 17
The Beatitudes
11:30am in Elaine’s Fine Dining
1610 West Glendale
THIRD THURSDAY:
La Siena
3:30pm in the Chapel
909 East Northern
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SUNDAY, OCT 6 at 10am:
A COMMUNITY-WIDE DOUBLE EVENT
Day School Sunday and The Blessing of the Animals
in the Shaver Learning Commons on the Day School Campus
Including tours of the New Day School Campus with your pets!
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
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Join In The Deacon’s Bible Study
It's a yearlong focus on the Gospel of Mark. There’s lots of action to dive into- parables and miracles and a mysterious ending. Next gathering is September 17. We end May 20, 2024, taking the month of December off. 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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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.
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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
NEXT GATHERING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2
“Snow Falling on Cedars” by David Guterson
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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:
October 10
November 14
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.
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Last Week's Livestream
NOTE: We have moved our Sermon Clips to YouTube (previously on Vimeo)
always on the website and eblast.
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18th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
10am SERVICE
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18th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
10am SERMON
FR. PERRY PAULEY
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Children, Youth & Families | |
Hanging out at last Saturday's Dio Youth Service Event held at All Saints' | |
Nursery
(for babies thru 5th birthday)
Open Every Sunday
8:30am - 12pm
drop off a little before 9.
Small Saints Pew
Sundays at 10am
NO CHILDREN'S CHAPEL
THIS SUNDAY 10AM [Church]
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Age 4 to Grade 5
9am in the Urbano Library
YOUTH ED
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
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A new exhibit of paintings by
Bill Whitlock
is now on display in the Saint Barbara Gallery.
Stop by and enjoy it. 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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LISTEN EVERYWHERE!
We are excited to introduce our new assistive listening system.
This user-friendly Wi-Fi system enhances sound directly from the church sound system, minimizing background noise for clearer speech.
We will have six (6) listening devices/receivers available, each offering four listening options:
· An ear speaker that fits comfortably over the ear and works with hearing aids.
· A neck loop compatible with t-coil-enabled hearing aids and cochlear implants.
· Traditional over-the-head headphones.
· The option to use your own wired earbuds or headphones.
Just chat with an usher or Lori Brooks in the narthex to check out one of the receivers and ear pieces for an enhanced worship experience!
NOW: Magnifying glasses available for check-out also!
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Where Everyone Knows Your Name!
Click on the QR code to order one today!
There is a new, sleek whiteboard for NAME TAGS in the narthex--just around the corner from the Legacy Circle monument. We've also created a spot for New Orders, making it easier for you to participate in this new system. If you don't see yours, be sure to contact Lori Brooks in the Church Office at lbrooks@allsaintsoncentral.org.
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OUR PARISH FAMILY
This week, we pray for our beloved friends and family who have died.
PAUL SAPP
FELICE JENNINGS|
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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A snapshot of parish life.
Check it out.
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OCTOBER 6 - SAVE THE DATE!
I don't know about you, but the All Saints' Blessing of the Animals coming up early next month is one of my all-time favorite services. It levels the playing field: everyone is at the mercy of their pet's behavior of the day and there is absolutely no choice but joy and laughter.
While I have 5 dogs, 5 cats, 2 cockatoos, 2 fish, 1 dwarf frog, and a horse, I certainly have animals that need blessings. But I use the excuse that I am working and taking photos and handling logistics and helping with greeting and making sure everyone gets their dog treats homemade by Diane Peters, etc. etc. etc.
I just want you all to put it on your calendar for a really fun time, and the added plus this year is we will be celebrating All Saints' largest ministry, our amazing Day School. At 10am, we will be on the school campus at the all new Shaver Learning Commons, a beautiful outdoor space that is not only lovely, but very well thought-out for its use. We have so much to be thankful for: our creatures great and small, our kids great and small, and for all the people who support and care for all of the above. Dust off your leashes or crates or whatever container you need for your pet's safety, and plan to enjoy this light-hearted, but Jesus-approved service on October 6.
Afterwards, there will be cool eats and tours of the new day school campus if you want.
And if you need a pet because you don't have one or you want another, save the date: Saturday, November 16 for the All Saints' PACC-911 Pet Adoption Event where dozens of rescue groups will be on site with the cutest pets looking for their forever homes. More about that fun day later.
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Sadly, this is not one of my dogs. This sweet rescue is Zoa Taylor, baby of Deacon Patrice Taylor and her hubbie, Fr. Lucian Taylor. | |
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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
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