This Sunday's Readings:
Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9
12-20
Psalm 19
Philippians 3:4b-14
Matthew 21:33-46
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Greetings!
This Saturday, we will remember God's love for all creation through the devotion of St. Francis and his love of all creatures great and small. We extend our love to all creatures as well, but on this special day we especially honor our pets this day with music, blessing, and treats.
The Blessing of the Animals, a time honored tradition remembering St. Francis of Assisi, will be celebrated at All Saints tomorrow at
11:00 a.m. Please join us on the patio as we ask God to bless our beloved pets who have joined our families and touched our hearts. We'll sing and rejoice together.
As you will see in the article below, following our service there will be coffee and treats for pets and their owners. All pets are welcome, but we ask that dogs remain on their leashes and cats, birds, reptiles, bunnies, etc. remain in their cages. All are welcome, so bring your friends and neighbors!
Peace,
Vicki Mouradian
Interim Associate Rector
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Photo of the Week
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October is "Community Helper Month" at All Saints Parish School. A precious little student learns about how firemen are community helpers and gets to touch a real live fireman!
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Ministry Fair This Sunday -
See You on the Patio at 11:15 a.m.
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 There are so very many wonderful ways to to serve God through All Saints. Swing by the Ministry Fair on Sunday at 11:15 a.m. to explore where God's calling you to serve. Whether you've been at All Saints 6 months, 6 years or more than 20 years, there's something new for you to explore, so meet us on the patio!
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There's Still Time to Enter the
2014 ASBTS Christmas Card Contest!
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Submit an image of your original artwork for the 2014 All Saints Christmas Card Contest by October 14. All media (paint, photography, sketch, etc.) are accepted, and all parishioners are invited to enter. Titles and/or brief descriptions are optional, but please no greetings. Click here for more details. Questions? Contact the Church Office at (805) 969-4771.
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Baptism Opportunity Sunday, November 9
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If you are interested in having a November baptism for your child, or for yourself, the date has been changed from All Saints' Day to November 9. Candidates for baptism (or their parents) should contact Anne Hopkinson or call the Church Office at (805) 969-4771.
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Get Your Paws to Church on Saturday
for the Blessing of the Animals
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Blessed are you, Lord God, maker of all living creatures!
Woof! Meow! Chirp! Nay! Ribbit! All well-behaved pets and their owners are cordially invited to All Saints' Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, October 4 at 11 a.m. on the patio. Music and refreshments (for humans and pets) will be provided during this special service. Questions? Call the Church Office at (805) 969-4771 or email Rev. Vicki.
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Let's Gather for Peace!
Annual Interfaith Sukkah for Peace
Sunday, October 12 at La Casa de Maria
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 The Sukkah was a temporary shelter built as the Jewish people walked for 40 years through the desert. The lesson of the holiday teaches us that our security and the path to peace lie not in any structure but in the journey we take together with our neighbors and friends, and in the relationships we build.
Join us on Sunday, October 12 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. as we gather with the Community Shul of Montecito and Santa Barbara along with others from our interfaith community for the Annual Interfaith Community Celebration of Peace and Dialogue under the Sukkah of Peace. This special family gathering celebrates the Jewish harvest festival holiday of Sukkot in an interfaith way. Together we will celebrate the bountiful gifts the earth has given us, in ceremony, prayer, and dialogue.
Please journey with us.
Enjoy music, singing, folk dancing, and great discussion. Drinks and paper goods will be provided. Please bring a vegetarian or dairy main dish, or salad, or dessert to contribute to the celebration.
The celebration will be held on Sunday, October 12 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Shalom Garden at La Casa de Maria. Please enter La Casa at 888 San Ysidro Lane. |
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Last Call For Photos for ASBTS Directory!
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 More than half the congregation has had their photo taken for our directory! However, not everyone was able to have their photos taken in the
Spring. If you missed out, you're in luck - we will have the opportunity to have your picture taken on either Sunday, October 19 or Sunday, October 26. Stay tuned for information on exact times and campus location for these photography sessions. If you already had your photo taken, you do not need to do it again. If you aren't sure, please call the office and Kathleen will be happy to check the roster.
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Marni McGee to Guest Preach Next
Sunday, October 12
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All  Saints is pleased to welcome Marni McGee next Sunday, October 12, as the first of two guest preachers during the month of October. She will preach at both the 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. services. Born in New Orleans, Marni grew up in Charlotte, NC. She earned a masters at Yale Divinity School. Her 21 books for children have been published in more than a dozen countries and languages. They include picture books, poetry, a middle-grade novel, and three volumes of history published by Oxford University Press and National Geographic. A member of All Saints since 1976, she was the author/editor of the Hundred-Year History of All Saints. In 2007, she founded the StoryFaire Literacy Program, sponsoring author visits to lower-income schools and a festival at De la Guerra Plaza. Please join us in welcoming Marni to the pulpit next week!
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Giving Campaign Begins at All Saints
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Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops. Proverbs 3:9
Money is a tool: a means of exchange. Used wrongly it can wound our souls and our communities. Shared, it can heal people and the earth, honoring God in the process. Generosity is the learning and teaching in which we as the Church are tasked to lead the world. Read more here.
Over the next several weeks, please look out for a special invitation postcard in your mailbox from the All Saints' Giving Committee inviting you to one of several luncheons in the Parish Hall. Your postcard will include the luncheon date and instructions on how to RSVP. If you are unable to attend the luncheon date on your postcard, please contact Kathleen Winters at (805) 969-4771. |
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From the All Saints Archives
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Giving Campaign Materials, 1902
INFORMATION
The question is often asked, "How is All Saints' Mission supported?"
There is no specified and regular stipend for the Minister of this Mission, except a small amount from the Board of Missions. The Minister receives the offerings, from which he meets all expenses (such as Convention assessments, taxes, fuel, care of church, and all incidentals), and lives upon the remainder.
The income of the Mission comes from:
1. An appropriation from the Diocesan Board of Missions of $20 a month.
2. From a few stated subscriptions (of about $20 a month), and
3. From the offerings of the congregations and the gifts of friends.
Thus the Mission depends upon the Apostolic system of support as expressed by St. Paul in I. Cor. 9: 13, 14 : - Do ye not know, that they who minister about holy things live of the sacrifice; and they who wait at the altar are partakers with the altar? Even so hath the Lord also ordained, that they who preach the Gospel should live of the Gospel.
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Wise Women Next Sunday, October 12:
Heaven is for Real
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 Wise Women will kick off the year on Sunday, October 12 in the Parish Hall with a 4:00 p.m. showing of the movie Heaven is for Real followed by dinner and discussion at 6:00 p.m. lead by Wise Women Co-Chair Linda Chapman. This movie offers the opportunity for many different interpretations. The event is sponsored by Wise Women, but open to ALL - men, women, teenagers! The more opinions the better! Check out this year's calendar of Wise Women events here. |
 The Santa Barbara area Education for Ministry (EfM) will begin October 5 and will meet in the Library at Trinity Episcopal downtown. Seven students have signed up for the group; there is room for four more. The deadline to register is October 8. Please contact EfM mentor Robert Brown, (805) 895-3620 for more information. |
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Heritage Society: Ways to Remember Your Church
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 "What is the best way to remember our church in our estate plan?" is a question that is asked a lot. The answer is: there are many ways, and which one is best depends upon your particular situation.
Check out the latest article from the All Saints' Heritage Society to find out just three ways to remember your church. Click here to read more. |
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Fall Trips Planned:
Biblical Brew, Getty Villa Excursion
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We've got two exciting trips planned for this fall! We hope you'll join us! Sign up and release forms are available at the Information Table after the 8 o'clock service, and with Rev. Vicki at the Adult Formation table at the Ministry Fair. Contact Rev. Vicki with any questions.
Saturday, October 25: A Day of Art, Biblical Brew, and Fruit of the Vine Tickets are $55 and include both tours and round-trip transportation; lunch is not included in the cost of the ticket. Click here for more details.
Saturday, November 22: Excursion to the Getty Villa on Pacific Coast Highway. Tickets are $55 and include round trip transportation; lunch is not included in the price of the ticket. Space is limited, so sign up soon! Click here for more details.
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Because we all deserve a chuckle now and then...
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Looking Ahead...
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- October 4 - Blessing of the Animals
- October 5 - Sunday Morning Choir Practice
- October 5 - Family Feast followed by God, Music & Fun
- October 5 - Education for Ministry (EfM) Begins
- October 5 - Ministry Fair
- October 8 - Episcopal 101 Class
- October 12 - Wise Women: Heaven is for Real
- October 12 - Sunday School Family Pizza Party
- October 12 - Interfaith Sukkah at La Casa de Maria
- October 12 - All Saints' Night at Transition House
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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 country and the world!
Panorama: Blogs of the Episcopal Church - Various opinions and viewpoints of Episcopalians, as well as discussions of personal faith journeys, and conversations about the mission and ministry of the Episcopal Church.
Did you know that each week's Sunday service bulletin is posted on the All Saints website? Just click here.
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