This Sunday's Readings:
Genesis 28:10-19a Psalm 86:11-17 Romans 8:12-25 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
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Greetings!
The call to share Christ's love with those in need has taken All Saints' parishioners to communities near and far. With the completion of St. Cyprien School, we now have the opportunity to serve a deserving community a little closer to home.
Our Outreach Committee's new Focus Project, The Lisa Chiles Cleveland Elementary School Focus Project shares the same goal as our international effort: to change lives through the hands-on ministry of our parishioners, as well as through donations of parish and individual funds. While it is a mere two miles from All Saints, the children and families of Cleveland elementary are in great need of financial support as well as a meaningful relationship with their neighbors. I invite you to transform your heart and life, while bettering the lives of the children at Cleveland Elementary School. You can learn more about our Focus Project by clicking here.
The Rev. Dr. Bob Honeychurch
Interim Rector
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Dedication of St. Cyprien School
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 The All Saints-supported school at St. Cyprien was dedicated on July 12. It was a joyous celebration, with a ribbon cutting ceremony, a blessing of the building, and a grand spread of food. The construction of this new 10-room school was All Saints' first International Focus Project. The devastation of the 2009 earthquake is still felt in much of Haiti, and the completion of the school is a meaningful step in helping the community of Labiche move forward.
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*Correction* Long-time parishioner and past Vestry member John Adams' memorial is planned for 3 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, July 18, at All Saints-by-the-Sea.
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Farewell to Robbie Boyd This Sunday!
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Join us this Sunday, July 20, to bid Robbie Boyd a warm farewell as his family moves to New Hampshire. Robbie has been working at All Saints for over six years and we want to send him, his wife, Megan, and children, Daisy & Charlie, off in true All Saints' fashion. Join us after 8 a.m. or 10 a.m. service, for cake, strawberries, punch and champagne on the patio. See you there!
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Many of you will remember Fr. Tom Loh from his time at All Saints last year. Fr. Tom is the son-in-law of Ladeen and Stephen Miller, and he was with us for several months, gaining exposure to the Episcopal Church. Since his return to the UK, Fr. Tom and his wife, Claire, have been in discernment for their own parish in the Church of England, and they are delighted to share that Fr. Tom has accepted a call to be the new vicar of St. Michael and All Angels, Westcliff-on-Sea, in his Diocese of Chelmsford. " It doesn't quite have the beaches of Santa Barbara, but the parish is on the coast and we're very happy to be moving there in the Autumn," writes Fr. Tom. Please join us in wishing Fr. Tom and Claire well on their new parish home.
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Pageant of the Masters Trip - this Sunday!
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 A handful of tickets remain for our trip to the Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach this Sunday, July 20. Join us for a light lunch following the 10 a.m. service, luxury coach to and from Laguna Beach, entrance and viewing of the festival art, dinner, live music, and the performance of the Pageant. The Pageant is known for its "living pictures" in which classical or contemporary works of art are recreated by real people who are made to look nearly identical to the originals.
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The Discernment Committee continues
their hard work this week as they whittle their list of six remaining candidates for rector down to three. Late July will see a joint retreat with the Vestry to discuss the process to date in detail and the merits of each of the remaining individuals. The Vestry will devote August to the task of choosing from among the three finalists. Questions: ask Co-Chairs Andy Rosenberger or Denny Bacon.
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Life in Christ with the Prayer
of St. Patrick
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 There are many versions of the Prayer of St. Patrick but perhaps the best known and most widely accepted section reads:
Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me.
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger. A four week class regarding our personal interaction with the Prayer of St. Patrick will be offered after Eventide and soup supper on Wednesdays July 30, August 6, 13, and 20. We will meet in the Parish House at 7:15 p.m. to discover what this prayer might mean in your life! Family and friends are welcome. For more information, please contact the Rev. Vicki Mouradian at the church 805/969-4771.
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Save the Date! Campus Cleanup August 23
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 All Saints' Annual Campus Cleanup Day will be Saturday, August 23 this year. The work we accomplish in just a few hours this day is important in keeping our campus one of the most beautiful around. More details to come. In the meantime, contact Nathan Sigler with any questions.
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"Education for Ministry" Offered
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Education for Ministry (EfM) will be offered in Santa Barbara this year beginning in September. EfM welcomes all new and returning participants to this program of theological education at a distance.
Local groups meet weekly throughout the United States and overseas from September through the following June. Meetings are generally three hours and consist of worship, group study, and theological reflection -- which is the heart of the program. EfM's mission is to provide an educational foundation and support for all ministries through deepening of faith and understanding of the church and living theologically in the world.
Please contact EfM mentor Robert Brown at 805/895-3620 for more information.
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Looking Ahead...
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- July 20 - Farewell to the Boyd Family
- July 20 - Festival of Arts / Pageant of the Masters
- July 27 - Newcomer Campus Tour
- July 30 - Prayer of St. Patrick Series Begins
- August 16 - Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks
- August 20 - Summer Potluck on the Patio
- August 23 - Campus Cleanup Day
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Photo of the Week
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Quite the precious duo! All Saints Parish Preschool student,
Daisy Boyd, shows off the sock puppet she made as part of the school's summer program.
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There are many more items for your attention than we can comfortably fit in the email each week. Please click on the headlines below to view some of the stories from the All Saints website and from around the Internet!
Church of England says 'yes' to women as bishops - The Church of England made history July 14 when its General Synod, meeting in York, approved legislation to enable women to serve as bishops, possibly by 2015. Read more...
Bishop Jon Bruno calls for prayer for migrant children - Bishop Bruno joined religious &civic leaders calling for a weekend of prayer and compassion July 19-20 for more than 52,000 young children who are in United States custody after fleeing violence, murder and extortion by criminal gangs in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. Read more...
Did you know that each week's Sunday service bulletin is posted on the All Saints website?
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