Dear Friends, 

O God, who from the family of your servant David raised up Joseph to be the guardian of your incarnate Son and the spouse of his mother: Give us grace to imitate his uprightness of life and his obedience to your commands; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Happy Feast of St. Joseph the Worker AND May Day! Today, many are participating in “No Work, No School, No Shopping” as a way to show we care about the average working person and resist our country’s lurch towards authoritarianism and the concentration of wealth in the hands of the few. 

Today we remember that we follow a humble Jesus who honored each person, especially those the powerful of society might want to overlook: children, women, the sick, the sinner. We don’t know much about his adopted father Joseph, other than that he supported his family through the work of his hands. We imagine that Jesus learned the work of a “tekton,” which is what Joseph was called, meaning a skilled builder, which could be woodwork, masonry, or general construction work. 

It is so easy to be lured towards wealth and glamor in a society that celebrates fame and excess (what society hasn’t!?), yet we are called to “downward mobility” as we follow Jesus, who practiced the greatest downward mobility from person of the Trinity to incarnation as a human, from life to the humiliation of the cross. This is the way that so many of our great saints have shown us: Dorothy Day, Martin Luther King, Oscar Romero. Each could have been exalted, yet throughout their lives each moved closer and closer to the poor and those in need, exercising God’s “preferential option for the poor.” 

At All Saints, we try to resist the glamor and pride of wealth and fame and remember our own humble humanity in a variety of ways, one of which is by supporting RCS, our food pantry, especially during the Ravenswood Run, which was last Sunday. It was glorious! 2700 runners, tons of volunteers, and so much joy. One of my favorite things to do is to cheer for those crossing the finish line and so many of YOU ran the race! And just as many got up at the crack of dawn to volunteer. Lori Gee, Executive Director of RCS, offers thanks below, and I add mine to hers. Thank you for saying “yes” over and over again to supporting the vision of a community where all can thrive.

We get to support another vision, that of cross-country solidarity, this Sunday as we welcome our beloved friend Padré Bayron from Cuernevaca, Mexico. Bayron is a model of selfless ministry, serving multiple parishes, which are open and affirming of all people, and his deep joy and faith are palpable and infectious. You can read more about Bayron, our friendship with him, and his ministry below.

See you on Sunday!

Faithfully, Suzanne+

Mexico Outreach Sunday

Sunday, May 3

On Sunday, May 3, we’ll celebrate the long-term relationship between All Saints and the ministries of Padré Bayron Chanchavac in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Bayron will be here to preach at all services and note the connections that have developed with these remarkably similar congregations. At coffee hour, we’ll toast him with food, drink, and the annual gleeful piñata.

This year, we hope to raise $6000 through your generous donations. These funds, along with those allocated in the All Saints budget, support his local community outreach and supplement the small stipend he receives from his Diocese for his family.

To learn more and to donate click here

For over a decade, All Saints has been providing support to the church and the ministries of Padré Bayron. This has been a work of joy for this congregation. Please join us at the coffee hour after the 9am service to learn more!

Collections end this Sunday

Help the 19th District Mutual Aid support our immigrant and refuge neighbors by donating full sized hygiene products.

Specific items needed include:

• Toothbrushes 
• Toothpaste
• Soap (bar or bottle)
• Shampoo 
• Conditioner 
• Lotion
• Deodorant 
• Chapstick 
• Menstrual pads (no tampons)

You can also donate funds through this link (use the dropdown arrow to choose 19th District Mutual Aid). Learn more about the 19th District Mutual Aid

All Saints Youth Group (ASYG) invites you to



Pizza in the Park

This Sunday at 3:30 pm

Please RSVP today (Friday, May1) by 5:00 pm

We’re excited to invite all youth group members to join us for a fun afternoon at Horner Park! We’ll be gathering for pizza, games, and a lively round of Werewolf.

This is a great opportunity for the kids to connect, enjoy some fresh air, and have a blast with their friends. If possible, please have your child bring a camp chair, a blanket, a water bottle, and dress appropriately for the weather.

To help us plan for pizza and activities, please RSVP before Friday (5/1) at 5:00 PM by sending an email to youthgroup@allsaintschicago.org

ARS Musica Chicago presents

Music Among Friends

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 3:00 pm at All Saints

You are invited to join ARS Musica Chicago at All Saints for a delightful afternoon of convivial music making among friends. The program includes virtuosic arias and motets by George Frideric Handel and Antonio Vivaldi and features soprano Hannah De Priest.

The instrumental ensemble will present spirited works by two of Handel and Vivaldi’s close friends and associates, Johann Friedrich Fasch and Georg Philipp Telemann.

We are grateful to Ars Musica Chicago supporters and All Saints parishioners Margaret and Bob McCamant for generously underwriting this performance.

Admission is free and tickets are not required.

Learn more here about this concert and other upcoming concerts at AMC.

A Thank You Note from Lori Gee, Executive Director - Ravenswood Community Services

Thank you for the many and varied ways that the people of All Saints contributed to a successful Ravenswood Run this year! 

We had an incredible turnout of volunteers for hanging no parking tree signs, assisting with the packet pick-up, and all sorts of jobs on the day of the race. All the volunteers made a real difference for the runner experience and the community members affected by the event, specifically our neighbors who show up on Tuesday nights for the food pantry and the families at the local schools where we bring food and meals to the kids.

Plus we had the highest level of direct donations made during race registrations - ever. The run sold out for adults and the kids race. And the first ever All Saints running group - you know who you are! Hopefully this is the start of a new tradition. It’s wonderful to know that on our 30th anniversary we are growing in donors, volunteers, and deepening our relationship with All Saints.

Thank you!

A note from All Saints

If you have photos you took of the run, of volunteers, of your favorite runners, and/or a pic with the Raven in front of the church, send them to us. We’d love to share your participation in the 30th anniversary run!

Send to media@allsaintschicago.org.

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP

Join us for worship on Sunday mornings at 8:00AM, 9:00AM, and 11:00AM. Free childcare is available on Sundays for children 6 months – 3 years old, from 8:45am – 12:15pm.

THIRD SUNDAY EVENING SERVICE

Every 3rd Sunday of the month we offer Taizé at 6:00 pm.

WEDNESDAY EVENING CENTERING PRAYER

We offer Centering Prayer on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.



WEEKDAY MORNING PRAYER

We offer daily morning prayer (Monday – Friday) from 8:30 am – 9:00 am on Zoom.

Learn more about Worship at All Saints on our website.

Ascension Service

Thursday, May 14 at 7:00 pm

This festival liturgy will include a special anthem from our choir, the ceremonial extinguishing of the Paschal Candle for the 2026 season, and, weather permitting, cookies and cordials (leaded and un-leaded) on the front lawn of the church. Picnics are a tradition on Ascension Day, as is mountain-climbing, and the eating of fowl. 

So if you are not climbing a mountain or preparing fowl for dinner, please join us on Thursday, May 14, at 7:00 pm. 

The Ascension is celebrated forty days after Easter and it commemorates the day Jesus ascended to heaven. It is one of the seven Principal Feasts of the Episcopal Church and thus one of the highest-ranking holy days in our Liturgical Year. Other Principal Feasts are Easter Day, The Day of Pentecost, Trinity Sunday, All Saints Day, Christmas Day, and The Epiphany.

Newcomer Conversations

Sunday, May 10

Brief Gathering after the 9 & 11 am Services

Coffee, Donuts, and Conversation.

Are you new to All Saints? Perhaps you’ve just attended one or two times and would like to learn a little bit more about our community. 

Join us in the Reading Room for a 20-minute gathering to connect with other newcomers and briefly hear from one of our clergy and vestry members. 

All Saints Book Club

Thursday, May 14 at 7:30 pm (on Zoom)

The Jackal’s Mistress by Chris Bohjalian

In this Civil War love story, inspired by a real-life friendship across enemy lines, the wife of a missing Confederate soldier discovers a wounded Yankee officer and must decide what she’s willing to risk for the life of a stranger, from the New York Times bestselling author of such acclaimed historical fiction as Hour of the Witch and The Sandcastle Girls.

The All Saint’s Book Club meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 PM on Zoom. If you are not a regular attendee, contact Mike Burke mebcat@gmail.com for the meeting invite.

Episcopal 101

Three Wednesday Evenings at 7:00 pm: April 29, May 6, and May 13

Are you new here at All Saints? Been coming for a while, but still have lots of questions about what the Episcopal church is all about? Would you like a deeper understanding of our worship and why we do what we do? 

Episcopal 101 provides an introduction to the history and culture of All Saints, the Episcopal Church, and Anglican Communion; how we worship and why; and our approach to scripture, theology, sacraments, and social issues.

Our first session will be an overview of the classes so you can get a “taste” of the topics; we will do deep dives into Theology/Beliefs, Liturgy/Worship, and History/Governance in the following weeks.

Register here

Witness Wednesdays at 12:00 Noon | Federal Plaza (Jackson & Dearborn)

We gather weekly as a public sign of Christ's love in a time of great hardship. Episcopalians and friends will meet near the big red Calder sculpture at noon to pray for justice, mercy, and the dignity of all people. We pray especially for immigrants, refugees, and all those who are being detained or deported. And we remember all those impacted by unjust policies and actions. Being communal prayer, no signs or other materials are necessary, just a willingness to stand in solidarity with those who are hurting. All are welcome.

Save the Date: Sunday, May 17 during Coffee Hour

Learn about increasing mental health resources in our community!

Bob Gannett, longtime parishioner and Executive Director of the Institute for Community Empowerment, and community organizer Isaac Aleman will join us to share how we might get involved in our community (Uptown including Ravenswood, Edgewater, Lincoln Square, and surrounding neighborhoods).

Learn how we can meet our neighbors and work together to place a referendum on the ballot to fund a community mental health center that is designed specifically for the needs of our own local community. 

Save the DATE

Interested in ride sharing from All Saints to the event? RSVP HERE

Reclaiming North Lawndale (RNL) Ribbon Cutting

Saturday, May 16 from 11-12:30 pm at 16th & Lawndale

Lawndale Christian Development Corporation (LCDC) cordially invites you to the RNL Ribbon Cutting! They will be showing one of the newest single family home developments in North Lawndale. More details when the date gets closer. RSVP here if you're planning on attending. 

Want to learn more? Contact parishioner Barbara Manley, (m) 312.953.8802.

VOLUNTEER AT RAVENSWOOD COMMUNITY SERVICES (RCS)

RCS & Tuesday Pantry Volunteers

RCS is always on the lookout for new volunteers. If you've been thinking you might like to give volunteering with RCS a try, now would be a really great time. 



Click to Volunteer Hub! 

RCS is looking for volunteers to join 

the Tuesday Delivery Crew. 

Every Tuesday between 12:30-2pm volunteers unload A LOT OF FOOD from pallets on the sidewalk to the Parish Hall for distribution. You should feel comfortable lifting 30-50 lbs and going up and down stairs. Those interested should reach out to Parker at parker@ravenswoodcommunityservices.org.



Access Contemporary Music presents

Meditative Mondays at All Saints

Monday, May 16 at 6:00 pm

One Book, One Diocese

Read the book and meet the author

Thursday, May 7 at 7:00 pm (on Zoom)

Dr, Terry DeLisio, All Saints vestry member and Bexley Seabury Seminary Theology and Liturgy professor emerita, will facilitate a conversation with Elizabeth A. Johnson, CSJ, author of Come, Have Breakfast: Meditations on God and the Earth. The National Catholic Reporter has called her “one of the country’s most prominent and respected theologians.” She views planet Earth, its beauty and threatened state, through the lens of scripture. 

This program is co-sponsored by the Peace and Justice Committee and ECO DioChicago, the diocesan creation care committee on which Terry serves that  promotes environmental justice as a priority in our diocese.  

Register now to get the Zoom link.

Our next vestry meeting: May 19 at 7 pm in the Reading Room. Vestry meetings are open to the public. To see the most current Vestry Minutes click here.

8:00am

Altar Guild: Louisa McKellaston

9:00am

Acolytes: Anderson Bergman, Willem Kapteyn Dekkinga

Altar Guild: Margaret Dunn

Chalice: Michael Mattson

Intercessor: Paula Stevens-Contey

Lectors: Reader 1) Douglas Matteson; Reader 2) Caroline Moore

Ushers: TBD

Vestry Announcement: TBD

Coffee Hour: Sarah Wain

11:00am

Acolytes: Bruce Harris, Joshua Harris, & Jenni Masterson

Altar Guild: Jacob Farmer & Alexandra Sandin

Chalice: Rachel Jacobs, Priscilla McGraw, & Liz Morris

Intercessor: Richard Havard

Lectors: Reader 1) Barbara Manley; Reader 2) Zain Jamshaid

Ushers: Amy Jacobson & Ingrid Upchurch

Vestry Announcement: TBD

Sparkling Sunday: (2nd Sunday of the month) N/A

4th Sunday Coffee Hour: N/A

Facebook Livestream Team at the 11:00am Service

Audio: Dylan Masterson

Camera: June Coyne

Those who suffer in mind, body, or spirit: especially for the Bonner family, Roberta & Kevin, Michael A., Andrea K., Nonie Morris, Amy Anderson, Zain Jamshaid, Pat Rapacchiano, Judy Palapala, Hertha Lo, and for those whose hurt, burdens, and fears go unspoken.

For those on our long-term prayer list: especially for Ashley D., Bryan Bergman, Trisha Diamond, Bob McCamant & family, Noel McGraw, Allen Masterson, Ruth, Sherry, Ron Lee, Robert Winslow, LouAnne Severson, Anna K., Neal, Steve Burns, Ashton Christy, Eugene Washington, Helen LoRusso, Peg Deppe, Nina Chinn, Jim Crandall, Lionel Edes, and Clara Maddox.

For those around the world: especially those affected by war; and our siblings in Cuernavaca, Mexico; and Renk, South Sudan.

For those who celebrate birthdays this week:

5/3 - Joanne Gannett

5/4 - Gabriel Tucker, Eric Sinclair

5/5 - Owen Fayer, Philip Garland

5/6 - Peg Deppe, Emma Geenen, Isabel Geenen, Jack Zibert

5/8 - Polly Tangora

5/9 - Melissa Graves, Lynne Marek, John VanDeventer

For those who celebrate anniversaries this week:

5/5 - Nicholas Hatzis & Colleen Mulcahy

5/9 - Jeff & Sarah Wain

For those who have died: May the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

If you'd like to have someone included in our community prayers:

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