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Annual Meeting Set for Sunday, February 8
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All Saints' Annual Meeting: Celebrating Our Baptismal Ministries, is planned for Sunday, February 8. As in previous years, we will have one combined worship service, at 9:00 a.m. to accommodate the annual meeting. We will then have a special coffee hour. Read more.
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Ministry Spotlight: Wise Women
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Linda Chapman, member of Wise Women at All Saints, shares her experience serving in this ministry.
How did Wise Women ministry start at All Saints? How long have you served this ministry? About 4 years ago, Judy Mack told me about a group at her previous parish that met monthly and comprised women over the age of 60. At these gatherings they discussed faith as it relates to families, adult children, grandchildren, financial concerns, end of life questions, books they had read, etc. Judy & I agreed there was a void of fellowship opportunities for diverse women in this age group. Together we invited some of women to gather to discuss possibly forming a group of wise women. Interest in gatherings was definitely there and the myriad of topics was exhaustive & exhausting! Thus Wise Women was born.
What drew you to serve in this ministry?
I was drawn to this ministry because I want to connect with other women in fellowship here at All Saints to share my faith, my thoughts, and my concerns.
What has this ministry meant to you? I have been a member of ASBTS since 1970; I used to be in the "couples club" in the mid-70's (young married couples). Then suddenly, I was divorced, my children grew up, and I came to church alone. Dealing with being "alone" was challenging itself, but coming to church alone was really one of the hardest parts for me. I tried to push this thought out of my mind - but it did bug me! Wise Women has given me new friendships and deepened those long-time friendships. I no longer feel alone on Sunday mornings. It is my hope that no one, no matter age, female or male, ever feels alone here. All are welcome.
How can someone get involved in Outreach here at All Saints? Everyone is invited and encouraged to participate in this fellowship ministry. The Wise Women calendar is posted online, so find a topic that interests you and pop in! Judy and I are always happy to talk to anyone about becoming involved with Wise Women - just email us!
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All Saints, Miramar Developer, and County
Work Through Hotel Impacts
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 A flurry of activity has taken place at All Saints-by-the-Sea recently as developer Caruso Affiliated has revealed details of the newly scaled-back Miramar Hotel plan during various public meetings. Over the past week, the developer agreed to a number of changes that minimize the impact on All Saints-by-the-Sea. Click here to read the latest update. |
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Opportunity to Give Altar and Chapel Flowers
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| Giving the flowers on the high altar or in the chapel is a lovely way to honor the memory of loved ones or to celebrate blessings, birthdays, or marriages. Many Sundays remain available in 2015, including next week! Please contact the Church Office at (805) 969-4771. |
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Photo of the Week
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Got termites? You're in good company.
Even rectories - including our own! - get termites.
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Save the Date:
Rectory Blessing & Reception Feb 14
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The Eyer-Delevett family invites everyone, adults and children,
to a house blessing and reception at the rectory
on Saturday, February 14 from 1-4 p.m.
More details in the coming weeks!
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New Church Directory Available This Sunday!
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The 2015 church directory is finally complete! Printed copies are available, one for each family, starting this Sunday for a suggested donation of $10. You can pick up your copy on the patio after church services or at the Church Office during the week.
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New Art Exhibit in Church Office:
Anniversary of Invasion of Normandy
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 Have you seen the new photography exhibit in the office? Over 40,000 Allied soldiers and more than 200,000 Axis soldiers died on D-Day and during the Battle for Normandy. A new exhibit in the Church Office features photography by Fred Allen, taken at the 70th Anniversary of the invasion of Normandy. Pictured are Dwight David Eisenhower II, grandson of General and President Dwight D. Eisenhower, his wife Julie Nixon Eisenhower, daughter of President Richard M. Nixon, and Celia Sandys, granddaughter of Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill. |
Sign Ups Are Still Available: "Behind the Scenes" Sanctuary Tours, Update on
Readiness & Preservation Project
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Have you signed up for a sanctuary tour? Reserve your space now for sanctuary tours offered on two Sundays per month after the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. services and once per month before Eventide. Learn more here.
Sign up for your preferred date/time at the Information Table on the patio after church or email your preference . 
Tours are currently scheduled for the following: (you must sign up for a specific date and time and you will receive a confirmation email)
- Wednesday, January 21 at 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, January 25 at 9:10 a.m.
- Sunday, January 25 at 11:15 a.m.
- Wednesday, February 18 at 5:00 p.m.
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From the All Saints Archives
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As we remember our dear friend, Alan Hopkinson, these photos are particularly fitting. Here he is at All Saints' Centennial Celebration, having a blast with his wife, Anne.
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Each Sunday, after the 10:00 a.m. service, the altar flowers are repurposed into lovely bouquets for fellow parishioners who may be shut-in, recovering from illness, grieving, or celebrating a birthday or anniversary. These are the bouquets for which we recruit weekly volunteers to deliver. The behind-the-scenes ministry of Flower Power is responsible for making these meaningful gifts of recognition and support. The time commitment is little, but the impact is great. Everyone is invited to serve this ministry! No previous flower arrangement experience is required. If this ministry speaks to you, simply visit the flower room in the back of the church after the 10:00 a.m. service, or email Mary Rosenberger or Carolyn Henderson. Experience the power of the flower!
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Book Club Rescheduled; Will Meet Jan. 26
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 The January meeting of the All Saints Book Club has been postponed until Monday, Jan. 26 at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish House.This month's selection is The Gospel of Luke, one of the books of the New Testament.There is still time - please join us! Click here to learn more. Please contact Rev. Vicki if you have any questions.
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Friendship Center 16th Annual Festival of Hearts
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Please join us for Friendship Center's 16th Annual Festival of Hearts
Mardi Gras Magic!
Saturday, February 7, 2015
11:30 to 2:30 pm
The Fess Parker
Reagan Room, 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd.
- Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! Enjoy a delicious lunch with local wines amid the elegance of the Fess Parker... festive Mardi Gras attire welcome!
- Silent Auction: Unique & Magical Heart-Art by Jeff Bridges, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Rod Lathim, and other local artists and celebrities
- Live Auction: Vacation getaways, wine tasting, and more...
- Party Favors: Choose from beautiful hand-decorated papier-m�ch� hearts by local art students
All proceeds from the event support our H.E.A.R.T. (Help Elders At Risk Today) Program, subsidizing the cost of adult day services
for low-income aging and dependent adults and their families.
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All Saints Parish School Celebrates 50 Years!
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 Our school began 50 years ago in February 1965 with 29 enrolled children, a pet rabbit, and two guinea pigs under the direction of Mrs. Robert M. Failing. Oh my goodness...how we have grown! The school is planning a celebration this spring with a 1965 theme with food, music, and dancing! (An April date TBD)
We would like to invite past students! Please help us with contact information of past students by sending information to the school (click here). It should be a fun celebration with current and past students and parents!
With love, Padric. |
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Looking Ahead...
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- January 17 - Alan Hopkinson Memorial Service at 1 p.m.
- January 19 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Office & School Closed
- January 20 - Circle of Trust 6-Part Series
- January 21 - Confirmation Class
- January 25 - Sanctuary tours after both services (rsvp required)
- January 26 - Book Club
- February 8 - Annual Meeting with combined 9 a.m. service
- February 18 - Sanctuary tour before eventide (rsvp required)
- February 22 - Bishop Diane Jardin Visit, Confirmation
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Because we all deserve a chuckle now and then...
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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.
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