Volume 2, Issue 14
May 12, 2017
In This Issue
EM/EV Training
2017 Dodgeball
Saturday Market Update
Bishop's Pastoral Reflection
This Week in Sunday School
April Collection
Spiritual Growth Opportunities
THIS SUNDAY
Upcoming Dates
Every Wednesday
McMaster Slack Key Guitar and Ukulele Concert
6:00PM -  Church

Every Thursday
Choir Practice
6:00PM - Choir Room

Wednesday, May 17
Morning Eucharist
Resumes
8:00AM

Wednesday, May 17
Laundry Love - Team "A"
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Kapa'a Laundromat

Thursday, May 18
Episcopal Church Women
(ECW)
7:00PM
Memorial Hall

Saturday, May 20
Church Work Day
8:00AM - 12:00PM
Church Campus

Tuesday, May 23
Vestry Meeting
6:00PM - Eucharist
6:30PM - Meeting
Rectory

Thursday, May 25
Daughters of the King
7:00PM
Memorial Hall

Friday, May 26
Preschool Graduation
6:00PM
All Saints' Gym

Sunday, May 28
Heavenly Hike
Location TBD
11:45AM - Depart Church

Saturday, June 3
Eucharistic Ministers &
Eucharistic Visitors
Training Workshop
9:00AM
Memorial Hall

Sunday, June 4
Feast of Pentecost Day
7:00AM & 9:30AM
Church

Monday, June 5
Church Closed for
Renovations

Wednesday, June 7
Laundry Love - Team "B"
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Kapa'a Laundromat

Thursday, June 8
Daughters of the King
7:00PM
Memorial Hall

Thursday, June 15
Episcopal Church Women
(ECW)
7:00PM
Memorial Hall

Wednesday, June 21
Laundry Love - Team "A"
2nd Anniversary
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Kapa'a Laundromat

Friday, July 28 &
Saturday, July 29
FiF Dodgeball Tournament
All Saints' Gym
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WORSHIP MINISTRIES

All Saints' to Host Training Kaua'i Congregations

On Saturday, June 3rd, All Saints' will host a training workshop for current and new Eucharistic Ministers and Eucharistic Visitors. Current EMs/EVs are required to renew their license every three years and our last training at All Saints' was in 2014.

The workshop will begin at 9:00AM. The Eucharistic Minister portion will conclude at 11:00AM. Eucharistic Visitors will be required to stay till 12:00PM for additional training.

What is a Eucharistic Minister?
Eucharistic Minister is a lay person authorized to administer the consecrated elements at a Celebration of Holy Eucharist. A Eucharistic Minister should normally act under the direction of the Member of the Clergy or other leader exercising oversight of the congregation or other community of faith. Ministers will be licensed in the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii. Licenses are valid for three years.

What is a Eucharistic Visitor?
Eucharistic Visitor is a lay person authorized to take the consecrated elements in a timely manner following a Celebration of Holy Eucharist to congregants who, by reason of illness or infirmity, are unable to be present at the service. A Eucharistic Visitor should normally act under the direction of the Member of the Clergy or other leader exercising oversight of the congregation or other community of faith. Ministers will be licensed in the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii. Licenses are valid for three years.

If you are interested in serving in either of these vital ministries and/or have any questions, please speak to Fr. Ryan. Current and new ministers, please register to participate.

DODGEBALL SEASON NEARS


2017 Tournament Announced
 
The 12th edition of the FiF (Fun in Fellowship) Dodgeball Tournament is scheduled for Friday, July 28th and Saturday, July 29th. Team and volunteer registration will begin June 1st.

If you would like to serve on the FiF Dodgeball Committee, please attend the committee's next meeting, Tuesday, June 6th at 6:00PM in the Rector's Office-all are invited to participate.

For updates and more information, please visit the FiF Dodgeball website and Facebook page.
VESTRY NEWS
Saturday Market and Swap Meet

All Saints' church will no longer be hosting the " Saturday Market and Swap Meet " which has been taking place on the 2nd Saturday of each month.  The event has been cancelled permanently.

The Market operated from November 2013 and the decision to cancel the event was taken after an unsuccessful call for new volunteers to share the responsibility for site coordination.

Vendors were informed of the decision in April and refunds are being sent to those vendors who had paid for space in advance.

The Christmas Craft Fair - usually held on the first Saturday in December - will continue to operate as usual.
PASTORAL REFLECTION FROM THE BISHOP
Reflections from the Bishop on "Presidential Executive Order Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty" and the "American Health Care Act"

On May 12, The Right Reverend Robert L. Fitzpatrick shared with the Diocese his pastoral reflection on some newsworthy items generated by President Trump and Congress. 

The Bishop writes, "T wo actions from Washington have left me with some theological musings about the Church's role in the public square."

To read the Bishop's full reflection, please click here .
THIS WEEK IN SUNDAY SCHOOL
Each week, The Epistle will highlight the upcoming Sunday School lesson from "Weaving God's Promises."
 
May 14: Special Mother's Day Lesson

This Sunday, we briefly shift away from the "Weaving God's Promises" Curriculum to focus on mom and those motherly figures in our lives. Our Sunday School teachers are planning a special activity to celebrate and honor those "moms" in our lives.

School School Teachers: Team "B."
HALE HO'OMALU
May Collection

This month's special collection for Hale Ho'omalu, a family service center located 1/2 block away from All Saints', is Canned items: (i.e. Soups, Chili, Pork & Beans, Spam and Vienna Sausage).

Hale Ho'omalu also needs and appreciates monetary donations as well as gifts-in-kind items. Every Sunday, all gift-in-kind donations can be left in the red wagon at the Church's entrance.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
ReSource for Christian Spirituality Events in May 
 
St. Michael and All Angels ecumenical ministry on Kaua'i, ReSource for Christian Spirituality, will be offering two events in May:

Bodacious Women for Christ will be gathering on Saturday, May 13, from 8:00 AM-11:30 AM at the Lihue United Parish Hall in Lihue. This gathering of women engages in spirit-filled worship and fellowship, and to be "bodacious" where the power of the Holy Spirit is ignited to get up, move out, and touch somebody with the love of Christ through mission. The event is free. For more information, download the flyer,  click here.

Maha'ulepu Trail and Labyrinth - Saturday, May 20. Folks will meet a Shipwreck's, Poipu at 9:00 AM, or for a shorter hike, at CJM Stables at 10:15 AM. Bob Vlach, creator of the labyrinth at Maha'ulepu, will lead the hike. For more information and to RSVP, contact Bob at (541) 890-0187 or email.
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