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Assisting in Worship on Sunday
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Ushers
9am-
11am- Bill McHugh and Lynne Marek
Chalice
9am-
11am- Michelle Mayes
Prayers
9am- Chris Nelson
11am- Matty Zaradich
Reading(s)
9am- Juleigh Ruby
11am- Michelle Mayes(1st) and Jeffrey Georlett(2nd)
Acolytes
9am- Thomas Ruby, Bryce Flint, Logan Means, Isabel Conde
11am- Sam Wischnewsky, Ella Wischnewsky
Coffee Hour
Nina Wilfred
11am Altar Guild
Connie Wilson
Counters
Craig Berry and Maureen Kupstas
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Office and Staff
Contact Info | All Saints'
Episcopal Church
Parish Office Phone:
773-561-0111
Fax:
773-561-1998
The Rev. Bonnie A. Perry,
Rector: bonnie@
allsaintschicago.org
The Rev. Fran Holliday,
Associate Rector:
fran@
allsaintschicago.org
Beau Surratt,
Associate for Music and Administration:
beau@
allsaintschicago.org
Jack Clark,
Seminarian:
jack@
allsaintschicago.org
Ravenswood
Community Services
Office Phone:
773-769-0282
Wendy Vasquez,
Executive Director:
wendy@
ravenswoodcommunityservices.org
The Rev. Fran Holliday,
Program Director: fran@
ravenswoodcommunityservices.org
Liz Embler,
Volunteer Coordinator/
Julian Year Intern liz@
ravenswoodcommunityservices.org
Jack Clark,
Program Assistant: jack@allsaintschicago.org |
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Dear Friends,
Below you will find an update on our North "hole in the" Wall Project. Please take a few moments to read this message from the Capital Campaign group for the latest news about when construction is expected to begin, etc.
I want to take this opportunity to remind you about the "All Saints' Care Ministry" which is available to parishioners and their families in times of difficulty or during any type of life transition. The Care Committee is a team of people who can prepare and drop off meals, help with brief errands and rides. If you are ill, have a death in your family, are having a new baby or you are facing any other life transition the Care Committee is here to support you. Please contact us if you need this type of support at care@allsaintschicago.org. Elizabeth Shapiro and I coordinate this ministry and we are always looking for new people to join the care team. Please contact us if you are able to occasionally provide a meal or a ride to someone in need.
This Sunday we will be observing Labor Day with a special Sunday Service designed by the Justice Circle. Karen Mooney will be our guest musician and Jack Clark will preach.
On Sunday September 11 we will observe the tenth anniversary of 9-11 and on Sunday September 18 we will kick off the school year with our annual Backpack Blessing at our 9 and 11:00 a.m. services.
Please remember that we are starting all of our Sunday Services on time. Keep this in mind when you set your alarm clocks.
Bonnie Perry will be back in the office on Wednesday.
I am looking forward to seeing all of you on Sunday,
Rev. Fran Holliday
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North "Hole in the" Wall Project Update
Dear Friends,
As we mentioned to you in our e-newsletter on June 24 and in our printed bulletin in the following weeks, we have begun the process of getting the necessary permits, etc. to begin the north ("hole in the") wall repair project. At that time, we expected that we'd be starting construction beginning in September but we are still in permitting phase and hope to start construction next month. However, as any of us who have been involved in construction projects know, it doesn't go as quickly as planned. Our architects from Bauer Latoza Studio have been actively working with the City pursuing the necessary permits to enable us to begin the project. This is not a simple project as it involves major structural repairs to the church building. There have been some recent changes in the Building Department which we hope will not delay the process.
At this point, our project schedule has us beginning construction in October. We are currently on track with the permitting process and believe that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, we will be able to complete this work this year as indicated on the original schedule. Although there has been some concern about cold weather impacting the curing of concrete with this later start date, the professionals involved in the project tell us that, barring an unusual early cold snap or extended delay in obtaining the permit (an outside possibility), there should be time to pour concrete without any problems (concrete cures via a chemical reaction, not dries, and actually produces heat in the curing process).
There has been lots of "behind the scenes" hard work going on with this project throughout the summer and we will soon be able to see some tangible evidence of that work and the extraordinarily generous contributions of all us toward repairing our 127 year-old church home.
Particular thanks to parishioner (and architect!) David Jennerjahn who has spent hours acting as translator of architectural/engineering language.
In the mean time, pray. And we'll keep you updated.
Blessings,
Bonnie, Jack Garland, Anneliese Gallagher and Ann McKenzie
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SOCIAL JUSTICE at All Saints'
Justice Circle Meeting September 12 | |
The next meeting of the Justice Circle will be Monday, September 12th at 7:00pm outside of Bonnie and Beau's office. Please come and bring your ideas, actions, and passions. For more information, contact Matty Zaradich at justicecircle@allsaintschicago.org.
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| Church School Returns September 11! | |  There are three classes that meet at 10am almost every Sunday - 3 to 6 year-olds, 6 to 9 year-olds and 9 to 12 year-olds.
Do you have a 3 year old who will be new to church school this year? Do you have a child, of any age, who will be new to church school? If so, please contact Polly Tangora at polly@allsaintschicago.org or Andrea Garland at agarland@ameritech.net so that we may provide you and your child with important information. We look forward to a great church school year! |
| Ravenswood School Supply Drive, Sponsored by the All Saints Youth Group! (ASYG) | |  Our youth group would like to ask for your participation in a school supply drive for Ravenswood School!
WHO: Many of the 6th, 7th and 8th grade children will come to Ravenswood school without any basic supplies to start the school year. In fact, most of the middle schoolers are on free or reduced lunch, which means they live in a low income household. There are about 40 children per class, and we'd like to set them up for a great start to the school year!
WHEN: In the next 4 weeks, we'd like to collect the needed supplies so that we can present them to the Ravenswood School representatives at the Backpack Blessing on Sunday, September 18.
WHAT WE NEED:
Spiral Notebooks
Composition Notebooks
Loose Leaf Paper
Two Pocket Folders
Pens
Pencils (#2)
Index Cards
Hand Held Pencil Sharpeners
Scotch Tape
Glue Stick/Elmers Glue
Highlighters
Binders
Three Hole Punch
Rulers
Scissors
Small Staplers
Pencil Bags/Cases
Copy Paper---Lots and lots of copy paper!
WHERE: Please drop off your donations in the back of the church near the front doors. There are several containers that say RAVENSWOOD SCHOOL DONATIONS.
Thank you so very much for your time and efforts in supporting this most important neighborhood ministry.
Please contact Beth Lee at Blee@jny.com with any questions!
Peace,
ASYG
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Singing Opportunities for Adults and Children Resume September 7!
(A.K.A. Beau is looking for more people to hang out with on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings.)
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If you enjoy singing, there are numerous opportunities for you to share your joy with the All Saints' community.
Contact Beau Surratt (beau@allsaintschicago.org or 773-561-0111) for more information about or to express your interest in participating in any of these opportunities.
9am Choir
The 9:00 a.m. choir meets to rehearse at 8:00 a.m. on Sundays and sings at most 9:00 services, September through June. This group sings with 11:00 singers for combined choir dates: All Saints Day, Advent Lessons & Carols, Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Easter Vigil, Easter Sunday and Pentecost and rehearses with that group from 7:30-9pm on at least two Wednesday nights preceding a combined choir date. New in the plans for 2011 are seasonal combined choir rehearsals to take place on Saturdays from 10am-2pm to enable us all to get a head start on service music and choir anthems for upcoming seasons. Dates will be announced in the All Saints' e-newsletter and at rehearsals.
11am Choir
The 11:00 a.m. choir service meets to rehearse on Wednesday evenings from 7:30-9pm and at 10:15 a.m. Sunday mornings. This group sings at most 11:00 services, September through June and combines with the 9am Choir for combined choir dates: All Saints Day, Advent Lessons & Carols, Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Easter Vigil, Easter Sunday and Pentecost. New in the plans for 2011 are seasonal combined choir rehearsals to take place on Saturdays from 10am-2pm to enable us all to get a head start on service music and choir anthems for upcoming seasons. Dates will be announced in the All Saints' e-newsletter and at rehearsals.
All Ages Choir
The All Ages Choir is open to children ages 5 and up, their parents or other accompanying adults, unaccompanied young people ages 12 and up and anyone who likes the idea of a one-month-at-a-time commitment.This group sings once a month at the 9am service. The All Ages Choir rehearses from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. on the Saturday before, and at 8:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall on Sundays the group is singing. The 9am Adult Choir joins with the All Ages Choir when they sing. All Ages Choir dates are still be determined. Send Beau an email at beau@allsaintschicago.org to get on the All Ages Choir email list so you'll get the dates as soon as they are on the calendar. |
| All Saints' Book Group Meeting | |  The All Saints' Book Group will be meeting Thursday September 8th at 7:30 pm in the humble abode of Anne Ellis (contact Aubrey, bookgroup@allsaintschicago.org, for directions). We will be discussing the fearsome and slim novel Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys, which is an account of Mrs. Rochester (you know, the crazy one) from Charlotte Brontë's immortal classic Jane Eyre (which we read last month).
If you are totally unfamiliar with Jane Eyre, there are plenty of movies ranging from 6.5 to 2 hours long, depending on your taste. Brush up, hit the book, and join us! We'll also be planning books for future months, so bring suggestions!
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| Youth Group is Back! | | 
All Saints' Youth Group (ASYG) is ready to kick back into gear for another awesome year of learning, teaching, serving, laughing... and maybe even some life-size Angry Birds, ASYG-style! ASYG meets two Sundays a month from 3:30 - 7:30 pm, and is open to all students in grades 7 - 12. If you fall into this category, we want you to come hang with us! Our kickoff meeting will be on Sunday, September 11 at 3:30, and we'll be setting the stage for some great things to come this year. Bring nothing but yourself, a smile, big dreams, and an open mind-- we are so excited to see you! Parents of ASYG members are asked to meet at 10 am outside Bonnie & Beau's office on kickoff Sunday, Spetember 11 for more information about the upcoming year. To find out more, contact Beth Lee and the ASYG leadership team at asyg@allsaintschicago.org.
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| Worship Pilgrimage Project | |
 | | Worship at Holy Covenant UMC on Diversey, one of the congregations involved in the project. |
Are you in your 20's/30's, and interested in worship? All Saints is participating in a project with three other progressive Protestant churches on the northside. Participants will share a meal, then, over the course of three months, visit each of the other churches with the aim of exploring why these churches are flourishing and attracting young adults. The project will conclude with a conference and final dinner next spring. If you're interested or have questions, contact Jack Clark at jack@allsaintschicago.org.
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All Saints' Cafe Coming September 18
Volunteers Needed! | |  Three times a year, Ravenswood Community Services hosts a fine-dining experience for our neighbors in need. It's called the All Saints' Café and we provide a chef-prepared menu, wait staff, hosts and hostesses, beverage service, nice tablecloths, live music and welcoming fellowship. The next All Saints' Café is on Sunday, September 18 from 5-7pm.
We are currently recruiting volunteers for the following positions:
- Food Preparation with our Chef on Saturday, September 17, 9-2pm
- Set up tables and decorate the parish hall, Sunday, September 18, 12:15pm
- Greeters, Servers, Food Line Crew, Bussers, and Bartenders, Sunday, September 18, 4-8pm
- Clean Up Crews for Kitchen, Parish Hall, and Pantry, Sunday, September 18, 6:30pm
Please email Liz Embler at liz@ravenswoodcommunityservices.org for more information or to sign up.
You can also sign up here.
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| All Saints Summer Camp 2012 Planning Meeting on 9/19 at 7:30pm | | |
We need your help to make next year's Summer of Awesome even more awesome with the addition of a week of All Saints Kids Camp! If you are interested in planning, volunteering, or being involved in any way with the camp (think Vacation Church School meets Catechesis of the Good Shepherd), please join us on Monday, September 19, at 7:30pm in the basement classroom (enter at 1757 W. Wilson). Any questions or ideas, please contact Laura Youngberg (vacationchurchschool@allsaintschicago.org) or Polly Tangora (polly@allsaintschicago.org).
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| Interested in working with our children at All Saints'? | |  As we begin the new church school year All Saints' is looking for help in our church school classrooms on Sunday mornings and with a number of events and activities throughout the year: ˇ Fright Fest / Day of the Dead Weekend - October 28, 29, 30 - helping plan, set up and run the Horrible Haunted Undercroft, The not so scary haunted maze and the incredibly fun spooky games in the parish hall ˇ "Saturday Camp" days -Dec. 3 for Advent and Palm Saturday March 31 for the children 4 to 9 ˇ The Christmas pageant during December assisting with the rehearsals and preparation for the production that will be given December 18 ˇ Exploring and planning the possibility of holding an All Saints' Vacation Bible School next summer ˇ Sunday morning church school classes. There are three classes that meet at 10am almost every Sunday - 3 to 6 year-olds, 6 to 9 year-olds and 9 to 12 year-olds. Often people interested in working in these classes begin by serving as assistants after meeting for a Saturday orientation session to get some "basic training". Some of our assistants work on a fairly regular basis while others serve as occassional substitutes. ˇ Youth Group - Our youth group here at All Saints' meets on Sunday afternoons from around 3pm to 6 or 7pm. This last year there have been craft projects, reflections, discussions, worship and the production of a fantastic Christmas pageant. The youth group also takes field trips, spends the night before Pentecost sleeping in and around the church and helps carry out the Bake Auction. Help with supervision and just hanging out is needed. We ask all our volunteers to fill out an application and take part in an interview to discern what kind of assignment might best suit their talents and schedule. Volunteers also need to take the "Keeping God's People Safe" workshop either before or within the first few months of their service. If you are interested in helping with any of these please speak with one of our church school teachers, youth leaders or contact Polly Tangora, polly@allsaintschicago.org. |
| Sudanese Guests September 25 | | 
Bishop Joseph Garang Atem and Chief Bior Kuir Aguer Deng, chief of the Dinka Tribe in Upper Nile State, South Sudan, will be with us on Sunday, September 25th. Bishop Joseph will be presiding at the Eucharist and both he and Chief Bior will speak between the 9 and 11 o'clock services about the birth of their new nation, South Sudan, and the impact these changes are having on Renk Diocese.
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| Baptism at All Saints' | |  The next opportunity for Baptisms is on All Saints' Day/Day of the Dead, October 30, at the 9 or 11am services.
If you or your child would like to be baptized at All Saints', you'll need to plan on attending one of the pre-baptismal counseling sessions in advance of your baptism date. To sign up for a particular date, please contact Beau Surratt (beau@allsaintschicago.org) in the Parish Office. To find out more information about baptism, please contact one our clergy, either Bonnie Perry (bonnie@allsaintschicago.org) or Fran Holliday (fran@allsaintschicago.org) call the church office at (773) 561-0111.
The next pre-baptismal counseling sessions are on Saturday, October 15 or 22 at 9am.
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Bells of Ravenswood: A Neighborhood Tour
Sunday, September 11 | | 
Proceeds to Benefit capital campaign funds of All Saints' and St. Benedict's Church.
This walking tour of Ravenswood seeks to support the religious and musical traditions of Ravenswood. It will include significant architectural gems, the history of the neighborhood and some of its famous inhabitants as well as the development of the communities within it.
This inaugural event, on the tenth anniversary of 9-11 provides a unique opportunity to see our neighborhood history and how it has truly impacted our lives. It will share our past, represent our future and encourage us to be stewards to our community.
Culminating with the blessing of the recently renovated bell tower of St. Benedict's, we will hear the Bells of Ravenswood ringing throughout the day and also take a moment to honor those who died at the World Trade Center.
Date: Sunday, September 11
Cost: $10 per adult (All profits will be split between All Saints Episcopal Church and St. Benedicts Church)
Time: 3pm-5:30pm
Gather beginning at 2:45pm on the corner of Wilson and Hermitage in front of All Saints'. The tour will begin at 3:00pm and culminate at St. Benedicts for a tour of the church and the bell tower benediction at 5pm. A small reception will follow.
Sponsors: Welles Park Bulldog, Ravenswood Community Council & Northcenter Chamber of Commerce
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| Being There: Experiencing the Church in History | |  Seabury Next will offer a series of historical liturgy re-enactments this fall that are free and open to the public. Sessions last approximately 90 minutes and include an orientation to the historical period, the re-enactment, and an opportunity for reflection and discussion.
- Friday, September 23 at 7 pm: A 3rd Century House Church Eucharist.
- Saturday, September 24 at 11 am: A 13th Century Latin Mass.
Registration deadline is September 19. Click here to register (http://www.seabury.edu/events/) and click here to learn more about this innovative learning experience. |
| Piano Lesson Discount for All Saints' Members | |  In the spirit of furthering the cooperation between our two organizations, The ACM School of Music (1758 W. Wilson, across the street from All Saints') would like to extend a half price discount to members of All Saints' Church piano classes for children or adults for the month of September.
Our curriculum is a unique blend of note reading and music theory resulting in the ability to play the music of others and also create original music and better understand the language of music.
This introductory offer is a great way to get to know the school and our philosophy of teaching. Just give us a call at 773.334.3650 and mention the church to take advantage of this offer!
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| Upcoming Liturgy and Music | | |
Sunday, September 11
On this, the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, we will pray about how we strive to live as a people of reconciliation, forgiveness, hope, justice and peace in light of the events of 9/11/2001.
Bonnie will be back and preaching, our choirs will be back to singing at the 9 and 11am services and Kathy Flint, cellist, will offer special music for the prelude and during communion.
Sunday, September 18
Backpack Blessing! The Rev. Ashley Thom, All Saints' parishioner, teacher at Rogers Park Montessori School and Episcopal Priest, will be our guest preacher.
Sunday, September 25
Bishop Joseph Garang Atem and Chief Bior Kuir Aguer Deng, chief of the Dinka Tribe in Upper Nile State, South Sudan, will be with us. Bishop Joseph will be presiding at the Eucharist and both he and Chief Bior will speak between the 9 and 11 o'clock services about the birth of their new nation, South Sudan, and the impact these changes are having on Renk Diocese.
Sunday, October 2
Pet Blessing at the 9 and 11am services!
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| Several ways to get your All Saints' news | |  Via Facebook and Twitter Up-to-the-minute updates and interesting things from all sorts of sources are posted via our Facebook and Twitter accounts. The best part about social media is that all of us can post items and engage in conversation about what is posted! You can also view our recent Facebook posts on each page of our website at http://www.allsaintschicago.org.
Via This Weekly Newsletter and Midweek Updates Each Friday afternoon, we send out this email newsletter that contains information about everything we know of that is coming up at All Saints'. The deadline for submitting items for this newsletter is Wednesday at 5pm. Additional reminders and other news not included in the Friday email are occasionally sent out mid-week on an as-needed basis. You can sign up for this email list by using the link at the bottom of the newsletter, at our website here or by emailing Beau in the office at beau@allsaintschicago.org. Via the Website Information about some upcoming events is conveyed via the scrolling pictures on the homepage of our website (all of them are links to more information), www.allsaintschicago.org. The weekly email newsletter is also posted on the website here and the calendar is here. Other resources, such as information about various ministries, staff contact info, pledge and donation info and liturgical ministers schedules are also available via the website.
In Print
If you're a person who prefers to get the news in print, we have a way for you to stay updated as well! We've always provided a print version of the All Saints' news in the weekly worship booklet, but recently, in an effort to save paper, the environment and money (not necessarily in that order) and to avoid duplication of work, we've begun to provide a limited number of paper copies of our email newsletter to satisfy our need for a paper newsletter. As you leave church on Sunday or during the week, you can find (color!) copies of the email newsletter at the main Hermitage Ave. entrance to the church, at the entrance near Bonnie and Beau's office and at the ramp entrance to the church. Feel free to take one so you can stay informed of all the latest news from All Saints'.
Feedback? As always, if you have feedback about ways we could communicate more effectively at All Saints', especially as it concerns the day-to-day news and notifications, please speak to Beau Surratt or any member of the staff or email Beau at beau@allsaintschicago.org. |
Community Prayers and In Thanksgiving
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For our prayers
Stan Strickland, Carolyn Cooney, Margaret McHugh, Michael Krause, Brian Meyer, Meredith's Brother, Carol Smith, Randy Davis, Pat Ford, Madeline, Andrew and Owen, The family of Steve Pocztowski, Jennifer Christy, Steve and Ann Walk, Jane and Bryan, Judy Jones, Marian, Bart Hanson, Judy Monaghan, William J. Goins and his sisters Jean, Becki, and Glada, Debbie & Carl, Rev. Joan McPherson and family, France Mahar Driscal and family
And also
For all individuals and families in our city affected by violence
For our brothers and sisters in Southern Sudan
The people of the Middle East
The people of St. Luke's, New Orleans
The people of the Diocese of Renk, Sudan, especially St. Peter's, Geiger
The people of the Diocese of Southeast Mexico, especially Santa Maria Virgen, Xalapa
Blessings
Birthdays
9/4- Eileen Krause
9/5- Nina Chinn, Andrew Goldhor, Jerald Stiedaman
9/6- Matt Barry, Linnea Jones
9/7- Michelle Lester
9/8- Nancy Brewer
9/9- Jack Clark, Emily Rowe, Elaine Smith
9/10- Stephanie Zwierz
Anniversaries
8/31- Penny Penniston and Jeremy Wechsler
9/3- Colby and Debby Maddox
9/3- Harlan and Bill Shropshire
9/4- Lori and David Gee; Michelle and Brooke Lester
For Those Who Have Died
We remember all of the people killed in Southern Sudan this week.
We remember all of the people killed in Iraq and Afghanistan this week.
May their soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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Calendar for the Week
All people are welcome at all scheduled meetings at All Saints'.
Calendar items indicated in red refer to miscellaneous space use
rather than scheduled All Saints' meetings and events.
Items in blue refer to office information and deadlines.
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Friday, September 2
7:00p Space Use- Meeting in Parish Hall
Saturday, September 3 Sunday, September 4- 12th Sunday after Pentecost
8:00a Inclusive Language Eucharist (Church)
8:45a Childcare for children 3 and under (Nursery)
9:00a Holy Eucharist: Rite II (Church)
10:00a Coffee Hour (Parish Hall)
11:00a Holy Eucharist: Rite II (Church)
Monday, September 5
Office Closed for Labor Day
Tuesday, September 6
4:00p Community Eucharist (Church)
5:30p Community Kitchen/Pantry (Everywhere)
7:00p Capital Campaign Meeting (Bonnie and Beau's Office)
Wednesday, September 7
10:30a Music Rehearsal- Church
5:00p Deadline for Friday Email and Sunday Bulletin Submissions
5:30p Wedding Rehearsal (Church)
7:00p Inquirers'/Newcomers' Conversations (Parish Hall)
7:30p Choir Rehearsal (Church)
Thursday, September 8
11:00a Mel/Baker Union Rehearsal (Church)
6:00p Mel/Baker Union (Church)
7:30p Music Rehearsal- Church
Friday, September 9
6:30p Travers/Kuszewski Wedding Rehearsal (Church)
7:00p Space Use- Meeting in Parish Hall
Saturday, September 10
8:30a RCS Market Pantry (Ravenswood School Parking Lot)
10:00a Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting (B&B Lobby)
2:30p Travers/Kuszewski Wedding (Church)
Sunday, September 11
8,9,11a Holy Eucharist (Church)
8:00a 9 O'Clock Choir Rehearsal (Parish Hall)
8:45a Childcare for children 3 and under (Nursery)
9:00a Level I Atrium Open for Children 3-6 years old (Church School)
10:00a Church School for Children Ages 3-12 (Church)
10:00a Coffee Hour (Parish Hall)
10:00a Youth Group Parents' Meeting (B&B Lobby)
10:15a 11 O'Clock Choir Rehearsal (Church, Choir Area)
3:30p ASYG (All Saints' Youth Group) (Parish Hall and Kitchen)
Please contact Beau in the Parish Office at beau@allsaintschicago.org or 773-561-0111 to have an event or meeting added to the church's calendar. All meetings/events MUST be added to the calendar to ensure that the meeting/event has space reserved for it.
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