This Sunday we are very delighted to have The Reverend Jennifer-Baskerville- Burrows as our guest Preacher.Jennifer is the Director of Networking for the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. The former rector of Grace Episcopal Church and chaplain at Syracuse University 2004-2011, she joined the bishop's staff at the end of January 2012. She is originally from New York City and a graduate of Smith College and holds an MA from Cornell University in historic preservation planning. She has served as director of alumni and church relations at Church Divinity School of the Pacific, from which she holds an M.Div. She lives in Wilmette with her husband, Harrison, their 18-month old son, Timothy, her mother, Brenda, and miniature dachshund, Chase.  Please join me in welcoming Jennifer to All Saints' this Sunday!

 

Ravenswood Community Services (RCS) our meal and pantry program is delighted to welcome our new Julian Year intern Nick Curry.  Nick officially started his time with us on August 20, however you may have met him already as he has been volunteering with us this past month. Nick completed his undergraduate degree at the U of C in history and he is now pursuing an advance degree in Youth Development at U.I.C. This is Nick's second placement with the Julian Year program. He completed a year working at Lawrence Hall Youth Services in External Relations. Please stop by and welcome Nick, he is an awesome addition to our staff.  If you would like to volunteer with RCS please email him at Nick@RavenswoodCommunityServices.org

 

Mark your calendars for our annual "Back Pack Blessing" which will be held on Sunday September 9.   Students are welcome to bring their backpacks for a blessing at the 9 and 11:00 a.m. services.  Gary Norcross, a teacher at Disney Magnet school on Chicago's north side, will be our guest preacher.  See the announcement below for more!

 

The Sunday School will also be kicking off the school year on Sept, 9th  with an open house.   Please stop by and visit the Sunday school classes and meet the teachers!

 

I look forward to seeing you all this Sunday!

 

Rev. Fran Holliday

Ordination of Ed Bird
Saturday August 25, 4pm 

TOMORROW! 

All are invited to St. Mary's in Park Ridge (306S. Prospect) to celebrate the ordination of Ed Bird to the priesthood. Bishop Lee will preside, and The Rev. Dr. Ozzie Smith, Jr. will preach. A reception will follow at the church.

Awesome Yoga
One Monday left!

Yoga teacher and All Saints' parishioner Ruth Frey has been teaching a (free!) Gentle Yoga class on Monday nights in August. This week is your final chance to join your friends and neighbors to stretch, breathe and relax in the All Saints' parish hall during this summer of awesome. Bring a yoga mat and a towel or small blanket.  If you don't have a yoga mat, one will be provided. 6:30 to 7:45 pm on August 27.

Next Justice Circle Meeting
Monday, August 27 at 7pm

 

If you're interested in getting involved in our social justice ministry, come to the next Justice Circle meeting on the 27th - all are welcome! See Jack Clark or Karen Schrage for more information.

Peace Walk and PeaceMeal 
Thursday, August 30th, 6:00pm 

RCS Item of the Month: Diapers
Donations Needed

Backpack Blessing: Save the Date!
Sunday, September 9

Join us to kick off the school year by participating in our jam-packed fifth annual education celebration.  Bring your backpacks to be blessed at the 9 am and 11 am services.  Our Guest Preacher will be Gary Norcross, Assistant Principal at Walt Disney Magnet School, Chicago's first magnet school and one of the city's largest elementary schools with over 1,650 students. Gary and his partner of 25 years, The Rev. John David van Dooren (Rector of Chirch of the Atonement), moved to Chicago seven years ago.  Come to a Special Coffee hour at 10 am to learn about Chicago public and private school options from our very own panel of All Saints parents and educators who have been through the process.  

Support our awesome All Saints Youth Group's school supply drive for Ravenswood Schoolbydonating needed supplies listed below.                                                                                     

 

Copy Paper 

Dry Erase Markers      

Sharpies              

Pencils

Pens

White Glue

Glue Sticks

Crayons

Markers

Fiskers Safety Scissors

Post-its

Post-its tabs

Ribbon retractable tape measures

Level I Catechesis Course
Beginning in October

All Saints' Youth and Children's Formation Committee is pleased to announce that a course for the first level of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, focusing on the program for children 3 to 6 years old, will begin on October 5th.  This course is offered in collaboration with St Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Hyde Park.   Course meetings will alternate between the two sites.  The course is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about the religious nature of young children and the methodology used by the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd to meet these needs.  

 

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, grounded in scriptural and liturgical study, is framed by Maria Montessori's principles of education. Children hear the Gospel by working with simple, sensorial materials, keyed to scriptural and liturgical moments.

 

Beginning in 1954, Sofia Cavalletti, a Hebrew and scripture scholar and member of the Vatican commission for Jewish-Christian relations, and her colleague, Professor Gianna Gobbi, a Montessori trained educator, developed the Catechesis by observing and working with children at the Children's Centre in Rome, Italy.

 

To learn more about this program and the course being offered please contact Polly Tangora, polly@allsaintschicago.com, or Andrea Garland,  agarland@ameritech.net.

Update from Mexico
Reflections from Jim Hanna

After the service, the congregation processed through the neighborhood, led by musicians and waving banners.  Upon return, there was a band in the sanctuary which played until it was time for a meal with a caring, generous community. This would be a typical evening at All Saints'; but I was in the community of Santa Maria Vergen in Xalapa, Mexico.

 

During this trip, I have been struck by the similarities between Santa Maria and and an All Saints' from the not-too-distant past.  Padre Byron takes the role of Bonnie with his passion for the growth of his community; Dona Mari and Ana Maria are Santa Maria's versions of Norma and Bea; Rodolfo, Jonathan and others are young, driven leaders assuring the future success of the church.

 

Sunday was the Feast of Santa Maria, one of the highlights of the church year.  Bishop Benito from the Diocese of Southwest Mexico led the service before a full house in the colorfully decorated church.  During the service, he took time to bless the 44th wedding anniversary of Dave and Karen Howe.  Two slaughtered pigs had occupied part of the kitchen during the weekend; they were prepared for the meal for the maybe 70 guests attending.   As is the frequent case, a band played during and after the feast ("you'll have the time, the time of your life, this man danced with the Bishop's wife!").  And throughout, conversation in my newly accomplished Spanglish with new friends.

 

An amazing journey!  I'm truly confident that Santa Maria is succeeding and will continue to prosper because of the strength of its community.  I invite members of the All Saints' community to join us next year and experience the what is going on in Mexico.  I've already started to put the squeeze on my Anthropology majoring son, as the area is a showcase for early American history.  I look forward to chatting about what this week has been like.  Traveling with the Howes is a unique experience!

 
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

 

Andrew Freeman,

Director of Operations

 

Jack Clark,

Associate for Awesome/CROSSwalk Coordinator 

 

Ravenswood

Community Services

 

Office Phone:

773-769-0282

 

Email Addresses:

firstname@

ravenswood

communityservices.org

 

Lori Gee,

Executive Director:

 

The Rev. Fran Holliday,

Program Director:

 

Liz Embler,

Volunteer Coordinator/

Julian Year Intern