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Announcements
August 9, 2013
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A message from Fr. Ryan:
This past Tuesday, another school year began for All Saints' Preschool. We are happy to share that the Preschool is fully enrolled for this school year and remains an important community outreach ministry of the Church.
All Saints' Preschool is committed to nurturing and inspiring students to "Realize Their Personal Best" amid a loving, innovative, and dynamic early childhood educational environment. The Preschool's goal is to provide the foundation necessary for students to thrive emotionally, physically, intellectually, socially, and spiritually. With each child entrusted to our care, All Saints' is devoted to building their self-esteem, instilling a passion for learning, and fostering their ethical and moral development. We are blessed with an experienced and passionate team of educators who create an atmosphere that offers an appropriate balance between academics and creative expression-with an emphasis on having fun!
If you are not familiar with the Church's Preschool ministry, please let me know and I will happily arrange a tour of the facility and an opportunity to observe the school day in action.
Prayer for the School Year:
O Eternal God, bless all schools, colleges, and universities and especially All Saints, that they may be lively centers for sound learning, new discovery, and the pursuit of wisdom; and grant that those who teach and those who learn may find you to be the source of all truth; through your Holy Name. Amen.
Yours in Christ,
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Rector, All Saints' Episcopal Church
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Youth Mahalo Mission Presentation
On Sunday, August 4, the Ke Akua Youth Group of All Saints' Church cooked up breakfast for church members before their mission presentation. It was their way of thanking the congregation for all of their support and generosity that helped them to do their mission service on O'ahu in June. Parents were also helping in the Sloggett kitchen as they churned out scrambled eggs, Portuguese sausage and links, hash brown potatoes, fruit and pastries.
President Alanna Bauman greeted everyone and then a video was shown about their mission work. The young missioners-- Alanna Bauman, Jannin Hashizume, Michelle LaMadrid, Casey Nakamura, Reis Nakamura, Shane Nishioka-Healy and Ty Shiramizu (Joni Hashizume was ill) then shared reflections of their trip and how it impacted them. Also accompanying them on their mission was chaperone Jan Hashizume and Family Ministries leader Sybil Nishioka, plus Fr. Ryan, who joined the group for a couple days.
Many thanks to Fr. Ryan for his expertise in getting the entire sound system and equipment set up, and to everyone that supported our youth! The video will be posted on the website shortly, and will also include reflections that were not in the original video showing.
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ECW Meeting to Feature Recycling Specialist
Thursday, August 15, 7:00 pm
This month's Episcopal Church Women meeting on Thursday, August 15, will feature Emily Ishida Medeiros as the guest speaker. Medeiros is a Recycling Specialist with the County of Kaua'i who manages various programs that include green waste and household hazardous waste. She will also be bringing a few recycling guides. Anyone (yes men too!) interested in learning more about recycling is welcome to attend the meeting which will take place in Memorial Hall beginning at 7:00 pm.
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Benefit Rummage Sale - Bring Items to Sell!
Drop-off begins August 18 - Sale on August 24
All Saints' will be hosting a special rummage sale on behalf of member Carrie Sagucio. Proceeds from the sale will go to the Sagucio household, who are in need of immediate financial assistance. If you're looking to "clean house", consider bringing your gently used items for the rummage sale. We will begin collecting items on Sunday, August 18. E-mail Sybil for more info or if you have any questions.
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ECW Special Collections for Hale Ho'omalu
For the month of August, the ECW's special collection for Hale Ho'omalu will be peanut butter, jelly and crackers. All Saints' has been a long time supporter of Hale Ho'omalu, a family service center located 1/2 block away from All Saints'. Other packaged and canned goods are always welcome as well as monetary donations, and can be left in the red wagon at the church entrance every Sunday.
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FUTSAL in the Gym is Back!
By popular demand, All Saints Indoor Sports has started up futsal again! Anyone interested in participating can join in Thursday evenings in the gym from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Thank you to our youth group for taking the responsibility for keeping this program active! We are also grateful to the support of the high school coaches who look at this program as a great way to keep their soccer players in shape as well as their ball skills. Spread the word and come on down!
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Hale Lani Seeking Volunteers
 Hale Lani Christian Store has been operating for nearly 8 years now, and continues to provide great Christian products to the community. The store is run by volunteers 6 days a week with 3 hour shifts. We are currently seeking persons to help "fill in the gaps" when our regular volunteers go on vacation or need time off. If you are interested, please e-mail the store or call Sybil at 651-7773. Absolutely no experience is necessary, and the slow pace of the store is a perfect chance to catch up on reading, hobby or computer work.________________________________________
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Save the Date!
Homecoming Sunday, September 8
(formerly Kick-Off Sunday)
Join us for a festive Homecoming Eucharist during the 9:30 am service with potluck to follow, on Sunday, September 8. The service will feature the return of the All Saints' Choir and regular Sunday school classes from their summer break. In addition, we will bless the children and youth of the parish and Fr. Ryan will be preaching a "children's homily" for the children of God, young and young at heart--whether you are 5 or 95 the message will speak to you!
We want to encourage everyone to invite a family member, friend, and/or work colleague to the service who has never been to All Saints', or someone who has fallen away from our 'ohana. This one-of-a-kind festive service and potluck will certainly feed your soul and stomach.
We also pray it is an opportunity for us to share our wonderful Church 'ohana with others outside our normal worshiping community. Mark the date in your calendar and begin spreading the word. More details to follow soon! Mahalo nui loa!
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Mark your calendars!
Saturday Market Hearing Coming Up
The next step in the process for the Saturday Market permit continues with a public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, at 9:00 am. Spearheading this effort is Junior Warden, David Murray, who encourages all those available to turn out and support this endeavor.
As you may recall, All Saints' held two markets last year to test the waters, and there was a lot of support from local vendors who are seeking a venue to sell their products. Saturday Markets would take place on the first Saturday of each month, and possibly more often during the summer months.
We are deeply grateful to church member Galen Nakamura from the law firm of Shiramizu, Loo & Nakamura, who has taken on the task pro bono. 8 years ago, Curtis Shiramizu handled the year-long process for Hale Lani's permit, also pro bono. Mahalo!!! For more information and details on the hearing, see David Murray.
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Movie Nights on the Lawn Coming Up!!!
September 14, 28 & October 12
Our popular Movie Nights on the Lawn are starting up in September! Dust off your lawn chairs and get ready for dollar dogs and action packed movies!!!
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Yarn Donations Needed!
 Our wonderful lei makers are seeking donations to keep the stock of greeting leis in check! Help keep our guests feeling welcomed with these lovely knitted/crocheted leis! They welcome monetary donations or yarn. For more information, please see Edith Hashizume. Checks can be made out to All Saints' Church with a memo notation: "Yarn Lei Donation". ________________________________________
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Keeping Up & Staying Informed at All Saints'
Along with our established website and Facebook pages, Fr. Ryan has now made available two offerings. On his "Now What" blog, he reflects on the past Sunday's sermon, and "Preaching from Paradise" features his Sunday sermons on iTunes. Click on the links below to visit these different sites and get your dose of spiritual food and news from All Saints'!
   
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Proper 14
Grant us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we, who cannot exist without you, may by you be enabled to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer, p232
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SUNDAY
SERVICES:
7:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist
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9:30 a.m.
Holy Eucharist
with Music
Healing Prayers
Sunday School
Nursery Available
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WEDNESDAY HEALING SERVICE:
8:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist
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The choir will be on summer break beginning in June. Special practices may take place for certain services. Please contact Faith for more information.
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Buildings & Grounds
Monday, August 12, 9:00 am, Church Office
ECW
Thursday, August 15, 7:00 pm, Memorial Hall
(There will be no meeting in August)
Vestry
Tuesday, August 20, 6:00 pm Eucharist, 6:30 pm meeting in Rectory
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UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
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ASIS Futsal
Ongoing every Thursday through October, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, In the Gym
Rummage Sale
for Carrie Sagucio
Saturday, August 24, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Gym
Homecoming Sunday & Potluck
Sunday, September 8, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Movie Nights on the Lawn are coming up: September 14, 28 & October 12!
All Saints' Holiday Craft Fair
Saturday, December 7, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Gym & Lawn
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Church work days take place every third Saturday of the month from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm.
COME ON DOWN!
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