Dear Friends,

This Sunday is the last Sunday before we enter Holy Week, and on this Sunday we hear of Mary anointing Jesus for death with costly perfume, kneeling before him to anoint his feet. This is a lavish act of love and service.

In Lent we often give things up, fret over our flaws, then worry when we come to the end that we didn’t stick to our disciplines or pray enough. What if in the last days of Lent and during Holy Week we focused on lavishing love on Jesus by lavishing love on and serving those around us? What if we anointed others with kind words and actions? What if we lavished love on Jesus by standing with those who are facing fear and death . . . now?

There are always opportunities to love like this, in our personal, daily lives and in the world. Look for people nearby to anoint with your love; read the newsletter for opportunities in the larger community. 

A special email went out yesterday about ways to stand with the disappeared and included a gathering tonight, the protest tomorrow, and preparing for a Palm Sunday Procession that speaks to our need to shout “Hosanna!” Or “Save Us!” in this time when the Powers and the Principalities have raised their heads. 

See you in church!

Faithfully, Suzanne+



Gathering for Newcomers

THIS Sunday, April 6

2 Opportunities: after the 9 & 11 services

Are you new to All Saints? Perhaps you’ve just attended 1 or 2 times and would like to learn a little bit more about our community. Join us this Sunday for a 20-minute gathering to connect with other newcomers and briefly hear from one of our clergy and vestry members. After the 9, we will meet in the reading room adjacent to the sanctuary. After the 11 AM, we will meet in the Rector’s Office (we will show you the way!). Join us for some coffee, treats, and conversation. 



Palm Sunday, Apr 13

Services at 8:00, 9:00, and 11:00am

Holy Monday, Apr 14

Healing Prayer Service at 7:00pm

Holy Tuesday, Apr 15

Evening Prayer (online only) at 7:00pm

Holy Wednesday, Apr 16

Service of Tenebrae at 7:00pm

Maundy Thursday, Apr 17

Service with Foot Washing, Eucharist, and Stripping of the Altar at 7:00pm

Good Friday, Apr 18

Stations of the Cross at 12:00pm

Service with Meditation on the Cross at 7:00pm

Holy Saturday, Apr 19

Morning Service at 10:00am

Easter Vigil with Great Fire, Salvation Storytelling, Baptisms, and First Eucharist of Easter at 8:00pm

Easter Sunday, Apr 20

Services at 8:00, 9:00, and 11:00am

We look forward to worshipping with LOTS of people on Easter!

If you prefer smaller crowds, you might want to celebrate at the Vigil on Saturday

or early at the 8 am service (there will be hymns!).

Come to church early on Easter to get a seat!

That your Faith may not Fail: Stand for the Disappeared

All Saints’ Episcopal Church: Living Holy Week

As we prepare to reenact that humble, jumbled, confusing Palm Sunday procession, we face a government striking fear into and threatening its citizens. We follow the humble Christ who lifts up the lowly, calls us “friend,” and honors the image of God in each of us. We who follow that One must speak up when the dignity of others is being violated. 

If you are planning to join other All Saints folks at the Hands Off! Rally and March tomorrow, the meet-up will be at Daley Plaza, Picasso Statue at 11:30am. Learn more through the link and email Courtney if you are trying find the group:

Learn More about events you can join in this coming week and during Holy Week.

PREPARE FOR LENT

Calling all singers and musicians!

Remember what St. Augustine once said: “The one who sings, prays twice!”

If you’ve ever thought about becoming a part of the music ministry at All Saints, we invite you to join us for Lent and Easter. No auditions necessary; the only requirement is a willing heart! if you play a string, woodwind, or brass instrument, we need you. 

Rehearsals dates are limited, but lots of fun! 

Saturday, April 5: 9:00-10:30 am

Thursday, April 10: 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Saturday, April 12: 9:00-10:30 

Saturday, April 19: 9:00-10:30 am

For more information or to sign up, you can see Colin after services or email him at colin@allsaintschicago.org 

Centering Prayer at All Saints

Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the Reading Room

Silence is God's first language" (St. John of the Cross)

Join practitioners of centering prayer on Wednesdays in the Reading Room at 7 pm for 20 minutes of centering prayer, followed by an optional time of discussion. Interested in learning more? Doors open at 6:45 for those who would like instruction in and more information about silent prayer.

Lenten Bible Study

Five Tuesdays of Lent from 7:00 - 8:00 PM (on Zoom)

Interested in reflecting more deeply on the upcoming Sunday scriptures during Lent? Then join us for our Lenten Bible Study. This 5 week group will give you a chance to connect more deeply with others and with God through scripture and prayer. 

We have our last session this Tuesday, April 8!

You can register here. We will send out the zoom link a few days before each session.

“Palm Saturday” for children

April 12^th  from 10:00am to 2:30pm

Children ages 4 to 9 years-old are invited to join in our “Palm Saturday” at All Saint’s Church in preparation for Holy Week. The day will include reflection, singing, and simple crafts. There will be a prayer walk highlighting the events of Holy Week.

Lunch will be served with prayers and songs as we remember the evening Jesus and his friends celebrated Passover together. We ask for a $5.00 fee per child to help cover the cost of materials and lunch. 

Parents of 4-year-olds should plan on attending with their child for the first part of the morning (10:00 to 11:30). 

Friends and neighbors (also 4- to 9-years-olds) are welcome to join us. However, the group is limited to 20 children, so please reserve early. 

If your child would like to attend, please RSVP to Polly Tangora (polly@allsaintschicago.org) by Monday April 7^th so that we can plan for food and materials. We will not be able to accept reservations after noon Tuesday, April 8^th. 

Save the Date

ALL SAINTS’ EASTER EGG HUNT

Saturday, April 19  from 10am - 11:30 (rain or shine) 

Children ages 0 to 8 are invited to join in the All Saints’ Easter Egg Hunt and children 9 or older can come and help out. There will be craft activities to start the morning and juice, chips, and simple finger food following the hunt.

Church Clean-up Day

Saturday, April 19 | 10:30am-12:00p,

Join us to make the church sparkle for Easter! Meet in the sanctuary.

Would you like to help out on the Building & Grounds Committee? 

We have an interesting list of projects for 2025, including refurbishing the church bell, installing new windows in the basement, painting fences, and addressing replacement of the church school HVAC units. There’s no obligation to participate in any of the projects - it’s enough if you simply want to stay informed about the work we’re doing to keep the church campus intact. But there are definitely volunteer opportunities to paint, clean, recycle and otherwise help out as the weather warms up. Many hands make light work! Please contact Mark Ortlieb at MRO25@aol.com.

We’re getting close to Spring and the gardens are stirring! 

The first gardening session will be THIS Sunday, April 6 at 12:00. 

We’ll cut away old growth, weed a little, mulch, and plant a few cold-tolerant petunias. 

The All Saints Garden Group tends the pollinator gardens at our 3-flat next door at 4546 Hermitage. We are always looking for new people to help out. If you’d like to stay informed, please email Mark Ortlieb at MRO25@aol.com to get on the Garden Group list. There's no obligation; you can volunteer to help out when and if convenient for you. 

All Saints Book Club

No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler

Thursday, April 10 at 7:30 pm (on Zoom)

The bestselling author of Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other Lies I’ve Loved) asks, how do you move forward with a life you didn’t choose?

The All Saint’s Book Club continues to meet 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.

MEXICO OUTREACH CELEBRATION

Last Sunday, All Saints' was very pleased to have Bishop Joseph visit us to describe how our children's work with the Bake Auction benefits his congregations in Renk, Sudan. This is an example of how this church family works locally and reaches out to our community, the nation, and globally. 

In a month, there will be another opportunity to meet another church leader whose work has been connected to us for nearly as long as we've known Bishop Joseph. On May 4th, we will celebrate our 16-year relationship with the ministries of Padre Bayron Chanchavac, a dynamic pastor from Cuernavaca, Mexico and longtime friend of members of our congregation. Join us to meet him during the 9am and 11am services and at a gathering coffee hour. There we will share food and drink, the likely demolition of a pinata at the hands of our children, and an opportunity to see how our work in Chicago reaches his growing parishes in Mexico.

Our outreach is known as Efecto Mariposa, the Butterfly Effect, the principle that a small change in one location can lead to a far greater change elsewhere. This year, we hope to raise $6000 to assist Bayron. He hopes to meet many of our congregation and, perhaps, his second Chicago Dog.

The 29th annual Ravenswood Run presented by Fleet Feet + Altra returns to Chicago's historic neighborhood on Sunday, April 27, 2025. 

For over a quarter century, our family-friendly 5K and Kids' Race has given runners and walkers a chance to experience the charms this pocket of the city possesses.

The event is a fundraiser for Ravenswood Community Services.

Sign Up to walk, run, or volunteer!

Troublemakers and United Power for Action and Justice Call to Action!

The Reclaiming Chicago campaign has made tremendous progress over the past year (did you see this coverage in the Tribune last week?) thanks to the All Saints Troublemakers and members of United Power for Action and Justice. 

As the state legislative session wraps up, we are calling on All Saints members to write letters to our state electeds to include a $15M provision in the budget for affordable homebuyer subsidies that will help restore historically disinvested neighborhoods and build generational wealth on the South and West sides. 

Over the month of April, we will organize easy letter writing drives that will culminate in a letter delivery action on May 4. 

Thank you!

For more information, reach out to Barbara Manley barbaramanley1@gmail.com

Church-wide Immigration Resources: Immigration Resources & Training

Online resources including The Episcopal Church Action Toolkit, and the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights 24-Hour Hotline can be found on the Diocese of Chicago website.

The Diocese of Chicago Sanctuary Committee, led by Canon Sandra Castillo, continues to offer “Know Your Rights” trainings for congregations and groups, in English and Spanish. Learn more and schedule a training.

VOLUNTEER AT RAVENSWOOD COMMUNITY SERVICES (RCS)

TUESDAYS:

Click to Volunteer Hub! 

RCS is also 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

April 7 – Metamorphosis

6:00 - 7:00 pm

We pair the meditation goal of accepting change with a performance of Philip Glass’ most popular piano work: Metamorphosis, made famous in the film The Hours.

Guided Meditation by Hannah Grove of Katie Bellamy & Associates

Seth Boustead – pian

Ars Musica Chicago presents “Music Among Friends”

at All Saints

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 3:00 pm

FREE concert

featuring vocal and instrumental masterpieces by Handel, Rameau and others. 

Music connected the lives of Baroque composers and performers through mutual admiration and friendship, much in the same way it will be bringing together five dear friends, nearly three centuries later, for a spirited afternoon of chamber music.

Hannah De Priest, soprano

Shelby Yamin, violin

Emily Nebel, violin

Ana Kim, cello

Jason Moy, harpsichord

MORE INFO HERE

NOTICE: The April Vestry meeting date has changed!

The next vestry meeting will be on Tuesday, April 29 at 7:00pm. Vestry meetings are open to parishioners. To see the most current Vestry Minutes click here.

Facebook Livestream Team at the 11:00am Service

Audio: Dylan Masterson

Camera: Mark Piroch

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