This Sunday's Readings:
Exodus 33:12-23
Psalm 99
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Matthew 22:15-22
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Greetings!
Every year, with Christians all over the world, we at All Saints celebrate the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord, on Christmas Eve. Once again, this year, we'll raise our voices in singing O Come All Ye Faithful, and a host of our most cherished Christmas Carols from the great tradition of the worshiping Church.
This year, I'd like to make Christmas Eve at All Saints a real HOME FOR CHRISTMAS celebration, by inviting anyone from the congregation to join us in an All Saints' Community Choir. Our anthem will be a lovely and simple setting of one of the Christmas Carols, accompanied by the string ensemble, and rehearsals will be minimal and easily accessible the week or two prior on Sunday mornings. You may sing at whichever service you plan to attend (or both if you are inspired), and you'll have the opportunity to help lead the family of All Saints in one of its most important worship celebrations of the entire year. Click here for more details.
Will you join us? I hope so. If you'd like more information, catch either Don Ziehl or me on the patio after church some Sunday soon, or give me a call at the Church Office. I can't wait to make music with you!
God's Peace,
Steve O'Connor
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Photo of the Week
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Linda Chapman and Debbie Geremia, along with other members of the Outreach Committee distribute duffel bags with handmade name tags to 55 Cleveland Elementary School 6th graders for a
four-day science camp.
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Cleveland Sixth Graders Receive Duffel Bags
for Science Camp
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Fifty-five 6th graders at Cleveland Elementary School received new duffel bags this past Monday in preparation for a four-day Science Camp. Each bag was labeled with a handmade name tag made by parishioner Linda Chapman, who spearheaded this project for the Outreach Committee along with fellow parishioner Debbie Geremia. Read more here.
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M-4 Thanksgiving Turkey Drive
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The M-4 churches are collecting frozen turkeys (and chickens) to distribute to local families in need for Thanksgiving. Last year more than 500 turkeys were distributed. Please plan to help this year by taking a frozen turkey (or two!) to Our Lady of Mount Carmel on November 16 from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Questions? Contact the Church Office at
(805) 969-4771.
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Flower Dedications Needed
by Noon on Thursdays
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If you are dedicating flowers on the high altar or in the chapel, please remember to get your dedication information to Anne Hopkinson by Noon on the Thursday before the Sunday of your dedication to ensure your listing is complete in the bulletin. If you have flower dedications coming up, please contact Anne, (805) 969-4771, to make sure we have all the correct details.
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We Need Your Help! Food Distribution Wednesday, October 22
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Volunteers are needed to help put free, healthy food in the hands of appreciative low-income families this Wednesday, October 22 from 1-2 p.m. We will package and distribute on-site donations of fruits and vegetables at the Carpinteria Children's Project on Main, located at 5201 8th Street in Carp. Thirty-five families throughout our community count on these donations. All ages are invited to participate. Help is needed every fourth Wednesday of the month. Sign-up at the Information Table after service. Questions? Contact David Boyd. |
Help Give Families a Home for Thanksgiving!
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 Just a little paint is all that's needed to complete the Habitat Houses at 822 E. Canon Perdido St. that All Saints and the other M-4 churches helped build in March. Help get them ready for families to move into in time for Thanksgiving. Click here to find out how to help.
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Wear Your Sunday Best and Say "Cheese" - Photographer on Campus Next Two Sundays
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 If you weren't able to get your photo taken for the directory in the spring, we will have a photographer on the patio after both services this Sunday, October 19 - and next Sunday, October 26.
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. Read more here. |
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All Saints Book Club: Peace Like a River
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 All Saints Book Group will next meet on Monday, November 17, at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish House. We will enjoy a potluck dinner, fellowship and discussion of our current choice, Peace Like A River by Leif Enger. Friends and family are welcome. Contact Rev. Vicki with any questions about book club. Learn more about November's book selection here. |
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All Saints Parish School Halloween Parade
|  The tiny little ghosts and witches will be out again this year for the All Saints Parish Halloween Parade around the ship in the school yard. It's double the fun this year with a parade on Thursday, October 30 and Friday, October 31 - both parades will be at 11:00 a.m. We can't make any promises, but a princess or superhero may make an appearance. |
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Consecration Sunday Just Two Weeks Away
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Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops. Proverbs 3:9
 Heart-felt giving awakens us. It quickens our vision to perceive how everything is connected to everything else, and all of it to God.
This Sunday Cherry Post shares her stewardship witness. Next week, October 26, we will hear from Stephen Schaible.
Before you leave church on Sunday, please sign up to attend a Consecration brunch at the Information Table.
We will fill out our giving cards and present them to God as a community on November 2. We hope you can be here with us on that Sunday.
Your Stewardship Committee,
Ladeen Miller, Chip Nichols, Rev. Vicki Mouradian, Sally Messerlian, Denny Bacon, Karen Telleen-Lawton, Pat McClure, and Kathleen Winters |
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Thanks for a Wonderful Ministry Fair!
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 More than 30 ministries and programs were represented at our Fall Ministry Fair. It was a great success! Thanks to all our ministry leaders for making such beautiful booths and to all All Saints parishioners for stopping by to learn more about all the exciting things happening at All Saints! Check out the photos from the fair on our Facebook page!
God calls each of us to share our gifts and talents and everyone has something to offer. If you weren't able to make the Ministry Fair, there is always an opportunity to get involved. Over the next weeks and months, we will highlight a different ministry and include information about how you can get involved.
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Ministry Spotlight: Pew Guild
Anne Hopkinson talks about the Pew Guild and what it's like to serve this ministry.
What is the Pew Guild? Anne: Pew Guild is responsible for keeping the pews neat and replenished. Joining the Pew Guild is a wonderful way to serve your All Saints community without a large time commitment because it only requires about an hour a month.
What might one get out of serving this ministry? Anne: The Pew Guild offers people time for quiet reflection in the church while you work.
What types of people might enjoy serving on the Pew Guild? Anne: Someone who enjoys organization or someone who likes to work quietly and independently.
Who should I contact if I'm interested in joining the Pew Guild ministry? Anne: To join the Pew Guild or to get more information, people should call the Church Office at (805) 969-4771 or email me.
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From the All Saints Archives
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Fundraising notice, Rev. Moore, January 28, 1900
"Let me read to you the following notice: -
May I ask you who have received requests for subscriptions to the Building Fund to kindly give the matter as prompt attention as you may be able to give?
I will not be able to take the next step in my plan until I have received from the members of the Mission their subscriptions.
And with reference to this matter, let me say that I feel very hopeful of the ultimate and even speedy success of our task. I am thus hopeful because I am sure that we are undertaking it in the right way and by the right methods. For I am sure that if we do our own part right and well, if we give generously and truly according to our ability - and if we give that way we will be giving generously whatever our ability may be; - If we thus do our part by simply giving to the Lord's work, I am sure He will bless us with success, and more speedy success than otherwise.
And will you let me frankly say that I am hopeful that our church will be built, and will stand as a monument of the free gifts of ourselves and those who may help us, given for God's use - a real offering?
I mean by this to say, that I hope we may not have to resort to entertainments for the purpose of raising money for building the church; at least not until we have done our own best, and not until we have failed in securing the help we hope for.
Such methods, I believe, while not wrong in themselves when rightly conducted, should not be employed, for many reasons, except - as a last resort, and under a pressing and desperate necessity. It is only then, I believe, that we may expediently use them, and be justified in their use. I am hoping that we may not be forced to such an extremity, but that in the old way, and beyond any question and doubt, according to God's direction and plan of finance, we may erect our church by money given, freely and willingly, to God and His work."
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Cox Cares Grants: Help Decide Which SB County Nonprofit Will Receive $5,000
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All Saints' Vestry encourages all parishioners and friends to cast a vote in the Cox Cares $5,000 Giveaway! Cox Cares Foundation will donate a $5,000 grant to one of 17 Santa Barbara County non-profit organizations finalists. Click here for more details.
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2014 All Saints-by-the-Sea Christmas Card Contest
Voting Is Now Open!
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 The entries for All Saints' 2014 Christmas Card are in and voting is now officially open! Cast your vote for the original artwork you would like to see on this year's All Saints' Christmas Card. Voting will be open through November 5. All entries will be kept anonymous throughout the voting period and will be revealed once the winner is chosen. One vote per parishioner. The winning artist's work will be printed on All Saints' Christmas Card and cards will be available for purchase. Click here to vote! |
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Fall Trips Planned:
Biblical Brew, Getty Villa Excursion
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There are still spots available for our 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 both worship services or you can 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 21 - Community Kitchen
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October 22 - Casa Dorinda
- October 22 - Carpinteria Food Distribution
- October 22 - Episcopal Church 101 Class
- October 24 - Parish School Fall BBQ
- October 25 - Art, Biblical Brew and Fruit of the Vine Trip
- October 30 & 31 - Parish School Halloween Parade
- November 9 - Baptism Opportunity
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November 22 - Getty Villa Excursion
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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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