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All Saints' Episcopal Church
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Dear Friends,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have been helping with the Care Ministry and the pantry and meal program over the holidays.
We are aware that it is a very hectic time of year and we are very grateful for all of you who have visited folks and made meals for parishioners who needed help. We are also grateful for all of the volunteers who have cooked, cleaned, served food, made bags, passed out hot chocolate and hats and gloves over the holiday season. Thank you for taking the time out to support these ministries.
On Thursday January 5th we will be saying goodbye to Beau and celebrating his time with us as our Parish Administrator and Music Director. Please join us in the parish hall at 6:30 p.m. for a potluck gathering. Please bring a dish or dessert to share, or just come, beverages will be provided.
Tomorrow is New Year'ss Day and we will continue our Christmas celebration at the 8, 9 and 11:00 a.m. services.
May you, your family, friends and loved ones have a happy, healthy and blessed New Year!
Rev. Fran
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Update on 2012 Pledging
Many thanks to everyone who has made a financial pledge to All Saints' for 2012! And, thank you to the many people who offer countless hours of time and a myriad of gifts to support this amazing community of faith!
If you haven't yet made your pledge, click the button below below to do so now.
If you check the box that says "Yes, I'd like to set up a recurring credit/debit payment for my pledge contributions," you can go ahead and set up your recurring donation by clicking here.
Note: If you already have a recurring donation set up on your credit/debit card and you intend to keep that going in 2012, please DO fill out the pledge form so we know of your intention to continue your support in 2012. |
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Baptisms, Anyone?
Next opportunity for Baptism is Sunday, January 15
 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 the Parish Office at 773-561-0111 or info@allsaintschicago.org. To find out more information about baptism, please contact one our clergy, either Bonnie Perry (bonnie@allsaintschicago.org) or Fran Holliday (fran@allsaintschicago.org), or call the church office at (773) 561-0111. Baptisms on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at the 9 and 11am services
Pre-Baptismal Counseling Sessions on Saturday, January 7 or 14 at 9am |
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Adult Faith Explorations Planning Meeting
Sunday, January 8 from 10-11am in the Reading Room (just off the sanctuary)
Please join us as we gather to brainstorm ideas for adult formation and education for this coming winter and early spring (through Easter). New faces and ideas always welcome as we seek meaningful, fun, and creative ways to deepen our connection with God and one another. If you are unable to attend this planning meeting but have suggestions contact Jeanne Wirpsa at adultformation@allsaintschicago.org or 773-316-6936.
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Ed Bird's Ordination to the Diaconate
Saturday, Februrary 4 at 11am at St. James Cathedral
 By the grace of Godand with the consent of the people of God,The Right Reverend Jeffrey D. LeeTwelfth Bishop of the Diocese of Chicagowill ordain Edward Torrence Bird, IV
Thomas Gray Craighead
Ethan Alexander Bingham Jewett
To the Sacred Order of Deacons in
Christ's One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church
Saturday, February 4, 2012
at eleven o ̉clock in the morning
St. James Cathedral
Wabash at Huron
Chicago, Illinois
Your prayers and presence are requested.
Reception to follow ∞ Festival colors are white and gold.
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After-Holidays Recovery Party and Mexico Fundraiser
Saturday, January 21 at 7pm.
 Now that all of those "official" holiday parties are over, it's time to let down your hair and enjoy a relaxing evening. Thanks to the generosity of Mark Ballard, we will be having a fundraising party at the Fat Cat, 4840 N. Broadway on Saturday, January 21. For your donation of $25 you will get plenty of holiday cheer, an open bar from 7:00-8:30 pm, (of course, you are welcome to stay as long as you like), and the great feeling of helping some friends. Highly-rated comfort food as well as valet parking is also available.
Your donation will go to help our friends at Santa Marķa Virgen. Padre Byron Chanchavac and his congregation have been working ever since our visit there in August to develop goals and a program to revive the church and plan for the future. At the top of almost every list they have compiled is "learning more about what it means to be an Anglican". There are very few materials available in Mexico, but the Episcopal Church here has been developing educational resources in Spanish. We would like to help out by sending Padre Chanchavac materials (in Spanish) that they can use as well as some new prayerbooks for his growing congregation.
Get your tickets here. Contact Dave or Karen Howe for more information.
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Assisting in Worship
Sunday, January 1
9am
Usher- Dave Howe
Chalice- Norm Linde, Courtney Reid, Karen Howe
Prayers- Karen Howe
Reading- Norm Linde
11am
Ushers- Michelle Mayes, Penny Johnson
Chalice- Bill McHugh, Lionel Edes, Kathy O'Donoghue, Connie Wilson
Prayers- Chris Nelson
First Reading- Bill McHugh
Second Reading- Julie Donalek
Post-9am Coffee Hour
Dave and Karen Howe
11am Altar Guild
Connie Wilson
Counters
Craig Berry and Maureen Kupstas
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"Bricks and Mortar" Volunteers Needed
Your Buildings and Grounds committee has put together a range of projects for which many of us might be able to offer help. Take a look at the list here and, if you think you might have the skills to help, contact Stephen Christy at
buildingsandgrounds@
allsaintschicago.org. Or, you can take a look at the sheets posted in the hallway between the church and the sacristy and sign up there. Your Buldings and Grounds Committee will contact you to go over the job with you. |
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Office and Staff Contact Info
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All Saints'
Episcopal Church Parish Office Phone: 773-561-0111 Fax: 773-561-1998 Email Addresses: firstname@ allsaintschicago.org The Rev. Bonnie A. Perry, Rector The Rev. Fran Holliday, Associate Rector Jack Clark, Associate for Awesome Ravenswood Community Services Office Phone: 773-769-0282 Email Addresses: firstname@ ravenswood communityservices.org Wendy Vasquez, Executive Director: The Rev. Fran Holliday, Program Director: Liz Embler, Volunteer Coordinator/ Julian Year Intern Jack Clark, Program Assistant
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Community Prayers and In Thanksgiving
please email info@allsaintschicago.org or call the Parish Office at 773-561-0111.
For our prayers
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, Carolyn Mattson, Darryl Handcock, Reynold Frutkin, Judy Traverso, Nicole and her family, Anna and her parents, Emily and Justin, the family of Melba LaPlante, Joshua Casteel, Joyce Mauro, Tracey James, Elizabeth Erickson, Shelli Charbonneau Myers, Bruce Neviaser, Gayle Neviaser, Becky, Ryan, and Jenee, Michelle Dalton and family, Rachel Hoyt, Samantha Rockwell, Fred Nagaro, Margaret Harlow, Carroll Harlow.
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
1/1- Charlie Tangora
1/2- Truda Stockenstrom
1/4- Jim Russell, David Stanford, John Wischnewsky
1/5- Michael Shapiro
1/6- Betsy Tangora
1/7- Andrew Donnelly
Anniversaries
1/5- Arun and Sandhya Mathew
1/6- Jennifer Snow and Tita Valeriano
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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.
Sunday, January 1, 2012- Feast of the Holy Name
8,9,11a Holy Eucharist (Church)
8:45a Childcare for children 3 and under (Nursery)
10:00a Coffee Hour (Parish Hall)
Monday, January 2
7:00p Justice Circle Meeting (Lobby outside Bonnie's Office)
Tuesday, January 3
4:00p Community Eucharist (Church)
5:30p Community Kitchen/Pantry (Everywhere)
Wednesday, January 4
5:00p Deadline for Friday Email and Sunday Bulletin Submissions
7:00p EfM (Church School Room 4)
7:30p Choir Rehearsal (Church)
Thursday, January 5
8:00a RCS Food Delivery (Food Pantry)
Friday, January 6
7:00p Space Use- Meeting in Parish Hall
Saturday, January 7
9:00a Pre-Baptismal Session (Reading Room)
9:00a Buildings and Grounds Meeting (Rector's Office)
9:30a Window Cleaning in Sanctuary
Sunday, January 8- Feast of the Epiphany
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 School)
10:00a Coffee Hour (Parish Hall)
10:15a 11 O'Clock Choir Rehearsal (Church)
4:00p Space Use- Parish Hall
Please contact the Parish Office at info@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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