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All Things, All Saints'
September 12, 2024
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Choral Evensong is Back!
This Sunday, September 15 at 5pm
Chant + Candlelight + Incense = Heaven
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A Reflection from
Fr. Perry
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Today (September 12) is the commemoration of John Henry Hobart, the third bishop of New York and a dynamic leader whose example is particularly inspiring in our modern times. He didn’t fit the mold of his brother bishops, and yes, in those days, they were only brother bishops. In an era when most bishops were tall, reserved, dignified (regal even), and subdued, Bishop Hobart was short, genuine, warm, and passionate. He connected with everyone (riding thousands of miles on horseback each year to complete his parish visits), he loved and mentored the clergy in his diocese, and he won the good will of people across the state of New York and beyond, both inside and outside the Episcopal Church.
In an era when so much of our public life and discourse is steeped in anger and cynicism, it can be hard to imagine that someone can still make a difference on the level that Bishop Hobart did. And yet, that is exactly what we hope for as Christians. We don’t hope for another savior – as Canon Anita Braden likes to say, that position has already been filled. What we do hope is that dedicating ourselves to the cause of Christ with warmth and sincerity can still persuade people to join us as we strive for justice and peace among all people.
I find myself drawn to the stories of people who have done just that, and this fall, our friend The Very Rev. Troy Mendez will be starting a year-long case study of putting our faith into action. First up will be Fr. Gregory Boyle’s book Tattoos on the Heart. If you have not read this book, I would encourage you to join the study. It’s a page turner that pulls on your heartstrings and revives that feeling that one person’s focus—mixed with warmth and sincerity—can really make the world a better place. Fr. Boyle transformed his work at the Dolores Mission in LA into a multi-million-dollar social enterprise that helps young men and women get out of the gang life and into a brighter future. They can finish their GED, learn a trade, get their tattoos removed (if they want), and find the help they need to support their sobriety. And he started it all one person at a time, walking the neighborhood and getting to know the kids he was called to serve. If you are interested in seeing this operation in person, we will be doing a pilgrimage with our youth to LA to experience Homeboy Industries sometime next year. Stay tuned for details…
In the meantime, here at All Saints’, we are going to continue to do the work we are called to do in Central Phoenix (and beyond) with warmth and sincerity. Our prison ministry is expanding every year, and we are becoming known in our diocese for the good work we are doing to support women who are (or have been) incarcerated and their families. Our community partnerships with Nourish PHX, Andre House, St. Vincent de Paul, and St. Mary’s are all strong and growing. The 5th graders I teach at the Day School will be working with Nourish PHX throughout the school year to complete a donation drive for hygiene items, and we will be looking for support from the whole All Saints’ community to help our neighbors in need. This is just one example of the kind of good work that I hope will continue to make our community at All Saints’ a source of hope and peace for the entire Valley.
And that brings me to the ask in this column. If you were asked to fill in the blank with just one word to define your experience at All Saints’, what would it be? In other words, if I asked you to complete this sentence, “All Saints’ is a reason to _______,” what would you write? Sing? Serve? Love? Learn? Give? Grow? There is no wrong answer, but I would love to hear YOUR answer. If you would like to respond to that with a word, a picture, a couple sentences of explanation, or ideally all three, please feel invited to do so. Send it to me and to Nanette, and we might use it in this year’s annual campaign.
I will conclude by giving you my answer: Being a part of All Saints’ gives me a reason to hope in uncertain times. In this community, I find hope for a better future, one where people from all walks of life can be united in common prayer and common mission. It doesn’t negate our other identities—we are still different in many ways and have much to learn from each other—but it reminds me that, when we do our best to serve Christ with warmth and sincerity, we find that there is more that unites us in mission than divides us socially, demographically, or even politically. Thanks be to God.
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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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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 month, October 1
The Terraces
10:30am in the Chapel
7550 North 16th Street
THIRD THURSDAY: This month, September 19
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, SEPT 15 at 5pm:
Choral Evensong for Holy Cross Day
SUNDAY, SEPT 21 from 1-5pm
Diocesan Youth Event
SUNDAY, OCT 6 at 10am:
A COMMUNITY-WIDE DOUBLE EVENT
Day School Sunday and The Blessing of the Animals
in the Memorial Garden 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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CONFIRMATION THIS FALL
Both Youth and Adult Confirmation classes started LAST WEEK: THURSDAY EVENING AT 6PM. It's not too late to still jump into this 8-week class on Thursdays to deepen your faith and gain more knowledge about the Episcopal Church, please get in touch with Chesirae Valentine at cvalentine@allsaintsoncentral.org.
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The Deacon’s Bible Study Just Started!
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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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
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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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16th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
10am SERVICE
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16th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
10am SERMON
FR. PERRY PAULEY
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Children, Youth & Families | |
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Nursery
(for babies thru 5th birthday)
Open Every Sunday
8:30am - 12pm
drop off a little before 9.
Small Saints Pew
Sundays at 10am
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
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
1-5pm
DIO YOUTH DAY OF SERVICE
Held at All Saints' Phoenix
SERVICE PROJECT + GAMES + WORSHIP + FOOD
Contact Chesirae Valentine
cvalentine@allsaintsoncentral.org
or the Rev. Canon Jana Sundin
jana@azdiocese.org
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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.
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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A 1969 speaking engagement brought Erma Bombeck to Phoenix and the family was persuaded to make Arizona their home in June 1971. So in honor of our Arizona sister, a reprint of one of my favorite things she wrote.
"These words will tug at, your, priorities, in, life, Choose, Carefully, what's important!
lf I could live my life over again, I would have gone to bed to rest when I felt sick, instead of pretending that the earth would stop if I wasn't at work for a day.
I would have burned out the pink candle carved like a rose instead of letting it melt in the pantry.
I would have talked less and listened more.
I would have invited friends over even if there is a stain on the carpet and the sofa needs cleaning .
I would have eaten popcorn in the "good" room and wouldn't have worried so much about dust when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.
I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather telling stories from his youth.
I would never have insisted on driving with the car windows up on a beautiful summer day just because my hair was freshly styled and fixed.
I would have been lying on the meadow with my head on the grass.
I would have cried and laughed less watching TV and more watching life.
But, most of all, to have a second chance at life, I would cherish every moment, I would really look at it.
I would live it.
I wouldn't worry so much about petty and small things.
. . . Don't worry about those who don't like you, or rather, you shouldn't care who does what. Instead, let's cherish the friends we have and the people who love us.
Let's think about the things God has blessed us with. And what we do every day to improve our mind, body, soul, and emotions. "
~ Emma Bombeck ~
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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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