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Greetings!
By our very nature, members of the Altar Guild don't generally do a good job of promoting our work. The ladies that show up every week to set the altar for communion, clean the silver and launder the linens don't do this work for praise, but because of our love for God and our church. If you'd like to hear more about what we do, and perhaps join us in this service, please attend a meeting between services this Sunday in the Parish House - click here for more details.
Daphne Von Essen
Altar Guild Director
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Diana Butler Bass Workshop Attracts Christians From Throughout Region
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 | Noted author and theologian Dr. Diana Butler Bass spoke at All Saints last Saturday.
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Thank you to Diana Butler Bass for devoting a weekend to All Saints, conducting a thoroughly engaging workshop on Saturday and preaching at the 8 and 10 a.m. services on Sunday. Please click on the link below to read an article about the topics covered in her workshop.
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Outreach Committee "Adopts" Cleveland Elementary School; Ambitious Plans Set
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With the construction of a 10-room school in Labiche, Haiti, nearing completion, the All Saints Outreach Committee is looking to the next "Focus Project" that will present a multi-year opportunity to embrace a mutually-beneficial new relationship that will enable the parish opportunities to offer our time, our talent and our treasure to serve those in need.
The unanimous selection for the next parish Focus Project is: Cleveland Elementary School! Located on Alameda Padre Serra above the roundabout, it is a mere two miles from All Saints, yet the children and families are in great need of financial support as well as a hands-on relationship with its neighbors.
There are numerous opportunities available for parishioners to become involved with Cleveland, from gardening to tutoring to merely eating lunch with the students and making conversation for just half an hour. Please click the link below to read more about the background of this exciting new relationship.
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Outreach Committee Honors Lisa Chiles
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 The 2014-16 parish Focus Project is being named the "Lisa Chiles Cleveland Elementary School Focus Project" in honor of Lisa, who was an All Saints parishioner and Outreach Committee member who was dedicated to our efforts to help the children of our community. Lisa passed away a few weeks ago after fighting Lou Gehrig's disease. We hope to honor Lisa's dedicated life of public service through this gesture to name our effort in her honor. Read More �
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High School, College Grads Celebrated
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 New high school graduate Alyssa Meuller was honored during the 10 a.m. service this past Sunday. She will be attending Chapman College in Orange in the Fall and our entire parish family not only prayed for her and all of our high school and college graduates, but also expressed our thanks for being such an engaged member of the parish. Good luck Alyssa!
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 Altar Guild to Meet This Sunday |
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The Altar Guild's next meeting is this Sunday (June 22) in between services in the Parish House Living Room. If you are curious about the Altar Guild's role at All Saints, or would like to join, please come to this meeting or touch base with Director Daphne Von Essen.
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Music Director Steve O'Connor Recognized for Major Academic Awards
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 Director of Music Ministries Steve O'Connor was taken by surprise this past Sunday when, during the 10 a.m. service, Father Bob brought Steve up to announce that our Director of Music Ministries has received not one but two major academic awards (details of which you can read by clicking below). Congrats, Steve. We are very proud of you!
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"Social Media Sunday" Set for June 29 - Ever Take a Selfie in Church? :-o
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On Sunday June 29, All Saints (alongside a world-wide movement of other Episcopal churches) will be encouraging people of faith to share the gospel and participate in Social Media Sunday. "What is Social Media Sunday," you ask? Just click below to find out!
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Vacancies on Vestry Filled
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Long-time parishioner David Teleen-Lawton and newcomer Charlotte Ditirro were named by the Vestry to fill two openings, one created by the passing of Kent Damon and one by the opening created when Charley Cairns stood down to recover from an operation. Please click below for more details.
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Book Group to Meet, July 14
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 All Saints' Book Group will meet next on Monday, July 14, to discuss The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History by Robert M. Edsel with Bret Witter. Focusing on the eleven-month period between D-Day and V-E Day, this fascinating account follows six Monuments men (a special force of American and British museum directors, curators, and art historians) and their impossible mission to save the world's great art from the Nazis. The movie adaptation of this book was the kick-off movie in this summer's film festival.
Join us for a wonderful evening of fellowship as we delve into this exciting and dynamic book. We will meet at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish House for potluck and discussion. Please bring a dish to share and a beverage of choice. All are welcome. If you have questions, please contact the Rev. Vicki Mouradian at church, 969-4771.
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Important Wise Women Meeting This Sunday
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 Wise Women is inviting all parishioners (Wise Women and Men) to hear Annemarie Cameron of the Mental Wellness Center speak this Sunday (June 22) about their programs as well as addressing the recent tragedy in Isla Vista. The Mental Wellness Center is an All Saints Outreach recipient whose mission is to provide support, guidance and resources to family members of those with a relative with a mental health need.
Volunteers are needed to help supply our usual $5 lunch as our regular lunch provider, parishioner Linda Chapman has a broken leg. Please contact Judy Mack at 805/882-1917 to volunteer.
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Senior Planning Services of Santa Barbara will be coming to All Saints by-the-Sea on Thursday, June 26, to present a seminar on Aging Well/Aging at Home. Join parishioners from the other M4 churches in the Parish Hall to hear the first of a two part series on this topic. "Mind, Body, Nutrition, and Movement" will be the focus of this session, with a further session focusing on "Financial Well Being" will be held in July.
The concept of aging well to promote health and well-being is fundamental to increasing length and quality of life. Aging Well/Aging at Home promotes personal behaviors and environments that reduce functional decline to help older adults maintain their independence and health, emphasizing the idea that people can maintain satisfying and healthy lives as they age.
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All Saints 2nd Annual Film Festival
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All Saints is once again hosting a five-week summer film festival. The Parish Hall will be transformed into a movie theater, complete with professional sound, HD projection, fresh-popped popcorn, Red Vines and soft drinks. We'll feature a different movie each Wednesday evening after Eventide through July 9.
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We'll enjoy an eclectic line up of films, which began last night with the newly released "Monuments Men." The remaining line up looks like this:
Tonight: O Brother, Where Art Thou?
June 25: Frozen
July 2: As Good As It Gets
July 9: Fried Green Tomatoes
See you at the movies!
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Sunday Prayer Groups on Summer Break
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Both Sunday morning prayer meetings (the Centering Prayer and Healing Presence groups) will be going on a two month summer hiatus, beginning in July. Weekday sessions will not be affected, and the Sunday sessions will resume meeting in the Church Office at 9:15 a.m. in September.
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Summer Potlucks on the Patio
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Potlucks on the Patio are an All Saints tradition that combines our Parish's wonderful culinary skills with our love for socializing and community. This summer we have two Wednesday events planned: July 2 and August 20. Plan to come and bring your favorite dish. See you there!
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Looking Ahead...
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- June 22 - Altar Guild meeting
- June 22 - Wise Women meet
- June 26 - Aging Well forum
- July 2 - Summer Potluck on the Patio
- July 14 - Book Group
- July 20 - Festival of Arts / Pageant of the Masters
- August 16 - Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks
- August 20 - Summer Potluck on the Patio
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