www.allsaintsbhm.org Vol. 76 No. 18/ September 12, 2018

All Saints Episcopal Church /www.allsaintsbhm.org

TheParishioner

All Saints to “Jesus said to them, Celebrate 90 Years ‘ Whoever comes to me will never be of Ministry on hungry, and whoever believes in me November 4 will never be thirsty.’ ” Page 3 John 6:35

2018 All Saints 2019 Stewardship “Bread of Life” ECW Greenery Sale Bread delivery date: October 7, after morning services It's time again for the All Saints Green- Several years ago as part of our annual stewardship campaign, we delivered over 500 ery Sale, which starts Sunday, Septem- ber 16th. Deck your halls this holiday loaves of fresh bread, one to each household in the parish. Through that effort, 130 season with fresh greenery, while sup- bread deliverers and their families visited homes, met new friends, and renewed old porting All Saints Episcopal Church! friendships. The response from folks was very positive, and the Stewardship “Bread of Over the past few years, funds raised Life” campaign 2019 will again try to touch each household in the parish. To do this we from this sale have contributed greatly need lots of help! to the playground, new furniture, new Here are the details: cabinets for the sacristy, and the new  Each parishioner or family who wishes to deliver bread will be given several bags of coffee station outside of the library! bread with addresses and contact information for the people they are delivering to. This year profits will be used to install You will pick up your own loaf of bread at the same time. Pick-up will be in the new landscaping in front of the church. All wreaths are double-faced. If you Great Hall the morning of Oct. 7 following the 8:45 and 11:00 services. would like a larger wreath not listed on  Included in the bag will be a 2019 pledge card. Don’t worry - you do not have to ask the order form please contact Alexa or people to fill it out. The bread is a gift from All Saints, and simply a reminder that all Laura (info below). we have comes from God. Similar to last year, we are expecting  The last time we did this we heard many wonderful stories about the experience, and delivery in late November/early Decem- we encourage you to share yours with us. Please send Debbie Donaldson ber. View images of the products at (media@allsaints bhm.org) photos and your stories! http://bit.ly/Wreathsale. If you would like to deliver bread to other parishioners on October 7, please fill out the form below and return it to the church, or contact Karen Everitt, (205)937- YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR 0973, [email protected]. You can also sign up online at http://bit.ly/ ORDER BY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 at 5:00 PM. BreadofLife2018. Please make note of your total amount owed for your order, and after submit- Yes, I would like to deliver bread! ting your order, go to the "Give Online" Name/s______page on the All Saints website to pay by Address______credit card. Be sure to note "All Saints Neighborhood I live in______Wreath Sale" to easily identify your Zip code______Email______payment. Phone ______Questions? Contact Alexa McElroy, (205)276- Two logistical questions (select one): 9949, [email protected], or Laura Sadowski, (850)450-3118, laurapsa- I would prefer to deliver bread to parishioners near my neighborhood. dowski @gmail.com. Thanks for your I’m up for an adventure! I will deliver anywhere you ask me to go. support of All Saints! www.allsaintsbhm.org

Habitat For Humanity—Oct. 6 sion. Each week we will open with a lis- This fall All Saints will once again part- tening exercise, followed by the read- Coming Up ner with Episcopal churches in the Bir- ing of Parable. The Parable will be our entry point to the mysteries and gifts of Join Us As We Wish Godspeed to mingham area to build a home for a family in need in the Ensley area. the Kingdom of God and our place in Doss Cleveland Though you are welcome to volunteer it. Meet in the Library. Beginning Sept. This Sunday, Sept. 16 is the celebration anytime during the build, we’ve chosen 12th from 6:30-7:45 p.m. All are wel- of Doss and his ministry at All Saints. Saturday, Oct. 6 as our church workday. come! Join us for refreshments in the Great Anyone 14 or up is welcome to partici- Hall after the 11:00 service! pate. No special skills or tools are re- Make-up Training

quired. for Acolytes and Crucifers St. Martha’s Guild To sign up or get more info, contact Make-up training for Acolytes is Wed Fall is here, and it’s time for St. Mar- Don Hortberg at [email protected]. Sept 19th at 5:30-6:30pm. tha’s to begin. We will have our first Open to anyone 4th-12th grade that meeting on September 17th beginning at missed training in August and would 11:30 A.M. in the Parish Hall. Our Yoga like to serve as an acolyte this year. guild is open to all women in our parish We are happy to announce that yoga Please contact Mona Ponder for further for fun and fellowship. We hope you will be offered at All Saints in the fall! information, ponderthisnow@yahoo. plan to join us with a friend as we gath- If you would like more information or com. er to Munch and Meet. Remember to have questions please email Jill bring a salad or sandwich for lunch; ([email protected]). desserts and drinks are provided.

New Book Study Coming up: Young Adult Events Wednesday nights Sept. 12-Oct. 17  The 20’s and 30’s group will gather 6:30- 7:45pm, Jackson-Thorpe Room at Steel City Pops/Red Hills Brew- On the Brink of Everything… ing in Homewood on Sunday, Sept. Join The Rev. Glenda Curry and ex- 16 at 3:00 p.m. for fun and fellow- plore questions age raises in our life of ship. faith. Using Parker Palmer’s latest Have you ever  On Saturday, Sept. 22, Ted and book to help us, we’ll explore ways to Emily Holm will host a college nourish our life of faith as we grow old- considered serving football tailgate party at their home er, and also do some planning for end of at 1007 Melrose Pl. in Edgewood life needs and desires. on the Vestry? starting at 2:00. Kids are welcome, Palmer’s book was written to en- The Vestry is the group of lay and you're asked to bring a snack courage adults of all ages to explore the members elected by the parish to along with your preferred beverage. way their lives are unfolding. It's not a run the secular business of the Newcomers Coffee how-to-do-it book on aging, but a set of parish. The All Saints vestry con- New to All Saints’ and interested in meditations in prose and poetry that turn sists of 15 parishioners, each learning more about the the prism on the meaning(s) of one's elected for a three-year term. Each church? You’re invited to have coffee life, refracting new light at every turn. th year the parish elects five new and pastries on Sept. 30 in the Jackson members at our annual parish -Thorpe Room at 10:00 a.m. Clergy Listening as an Act of Love meeting, which will be held on and ministry leaders will be there to Let's become better listeners together. answer questions and talk about ways to In this class, we will come together with Nov. 4, 2018. get involved. We’ll conclude with a the intention of listening to God, our- tour of the church. selves, and each other through ritual, Find out more: scripture, silent meditation, and discus- There will be several information

meetings scheduled over the next two months. Current vestry mem- Wed., October 24 bers and clergy will be there to 5:30pm - 7:00pm answer questions potential candi- All Saints parking lot dates may have. In the meantime, you can talk Bring your kids for games, to our Sr. and Jr. Wardens, who a booth with temporary would love to discuss what it tattoos, a photo booth, means to serve in this meaningful and of course, treats! way: Sr. Warden Julie Jurotich, To sign up to help or bring [email protected], (205) your car visit http://bit.ly/ Trunkortreak. 516-4266, or Jr. Warden Hank Poellnitz, hank_poellnitz@kinder 2

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If you haven’t made a pledge to All Saints - Save the Date - for 2018 you can pledge online at www.allsaintsbhm.org, or pick up a All Saints pledge card in the cloister. We are grateful for all pledges and will continue to use 90th Anniversary them to make the kingdom of God a reali- November 4 ty both inside and outside our walls. We will celebrate our 90th year of ministry on All Saints Day, Novem- Lay Ministry Schedule ber 4, with a potluck lunch, a Schu- Sunday, September 16 bert Mass at the 11:00 a.m. service, Vestry representative of the day: and our annual meeting at 9:15. Tom Richeson Please make plans to attend! Torch Bearers & Crucifers: For questions about the schedule please contact Mona Ponder, Dialogue: [email protected] Breaking the Silence Ushers: About Pregnancy Loss Ushers: ______7:30: Wink Issinoff Soon the weather will be turning 8:45: Erik Batson, Dottie Gauthier September 19 @ 6:00pm, cooler and dryer (we hope!), mak- 11:00: Lorelle and Will Collins, Geoff Room 105 in the Preschool Wright, Terry Thrash ing October the perfect month to 5:30: Tom Richeson Dialogue is a ministry at All Saints that walk or bike to church. Not only Children’s Liturgy: Robin Griffis offers grief support and information to does this benefit your health, it also those who have experienced pregnancy frees up parking for those who have Sunday, September 23 loss. Whether your loss is recent or years to drive from farther away, and it’s Vestry representative of the day: ago, we invite you to join us as we lift good for the environment as Julie Jurotich each other in prayer, hope and love. Torch Bearers & Crucifers: well. For added encouragement, Please join us for a meeting For questions about the schedule on Wednesday, September 19, at 6pm in each time you walk or bike to please contact Mona Ponder, Room 105 in the Preschool. Fertility Spe- church during the month of October, [email protected] cialist Dr. Beth Malizia will join us for a you get to enter your name in a Ushers: conversation on trying again after loss. drawing to win a prize. Look for the 7:30: Frances Flynn If you have questions, please contact display in the Cloister on Sun., Sept. 30. 8:45: Pam Moore, Sam Harris Rev. Anna Russell Friedman at (205)769- 11:00: David and Janet Guest, 3191, [email protected] or Nolen Graves, Gretchen Lerner Sarah Sexton at (205)873-9045, Children’s Liturgy: Julia McKay [email protected]. Sunday, September 30 Vestry representative of the day: Will Collins Bring your pets to Torch Bearers & Crucifers: For questions about the schedule The Blessing of the Animals please contact Mona Ponder, [email protected] October 3, 6:00 p.m. Ushers: 7:30: Charles Allen Greenspace 8:45: John Poole, Steve Mistrot 11:00: Chris Couch, Lindsey and David (Off Oxmoor Road) Kessler, Floyd Alexander On Wednesday, October 3, we will have our annual 5:30: Joe and Patricia Dice Children’s Liturgy: TBA Blessing of the Animals, which will take place at 6:00 p.m. Weather permitting, the service will take place outside on the greenspace next to Oxmoor Road. Dinner that night will be Chick-fi-A sandwiches. Invite your friends to bring their pets as well! 3 www.allsaintsbhm.org

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All Saints Episcopal Church Sunday: Voice: (205)879-8651 Fax: (205)870-5749 Preschool: (205)879-1092 Holy Eucharist: 7:30, 8:45, and 11:00 a.m., & 5:30 p.m. Online: www.allsaintsbhm.org Breakfast: 8:00-10:00 a.m. After-hours pastoral care emergency phone: (205) 617-8954 Nursery: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.—Undercroft CLERGY: Sunday School Classes: Rector: The Rev. Dr. Glenda S. Curry, [email protected], 879-8652 Atria Session I, 8:30; Atria Session II, 10:00 a.m. Associate Rector: The. Rev. Anna Russell Friedman, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, during the [email protected], 769-3191 11:00 service, for 3-6 year-old children, Sunshine Room Associate Rector: The Rev. Charles Youngson, [email protected], Youth: 10:00—10:45 a.m.; EYC: Grades 7-8: 5:00-6:30 p.m. 769-3180 Grades 9-12: 6:00-7:30 p.m., Youth Rooms Priest Associate: The Rev. Mike Cleckler, [email protected] Adult Classes: 10:00-10:45 a.m. 21st Century Episcopalians (Young Adults) - Red Door Rm. STAFF: Contemporary Studies - Library, South Addition Children’s Formation: Faith and the Modern Family - Room 223, South Addition Director: Kathleen Busbee, [email protected], (239)222-8549 Newcomer Coffee - Jackson-Thorpe Room Jeannie Feldman, [email protected], 516-2347 Practicing Our Faith - Room 103 (Preschool) Children’s Choir Director: Susie Youngson, [email protected], 870-4629 The Seekers - 10:00—Room 224, South Addition Associate for Music and Children’s Choirs: Maggie Gill, [email protected], Women on the Journey - Room 104, located in the Preschool (662)544-3791 Communications Director, newsletter and website: Debbie Donaldson, Wednesday: [email protected], 769-3182 Men’s Bible Study —7:00 - 8:00 a.m., Jackson-Thorpe Room Financial Administrator: Charlotte Langley, [email protected], 769-3184 Wednesday Morning Prayer/Breakfast, 7:00 a.m., Great Hall 5:30 Music: Randolph Horn, [email protected] The Rector’s Bible Study, 10:00-11:00 a.m., Nursery Director: Gretchen Lerner, [email protected], 769-3190 Room 223—South Addition Organist/Choir Director: Melanie Martin Couch, Oasis (see schedule online at www.allsaintsbhm.org) [email protected], 769-3187 Parish Coordinator: Theresa Hester, [email protected], 879-8651 Thursday Preschool Director: Bebe Hardin, [email protected], 879-2943 One Flock Women’s Bible Study - 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Youth Minister: Kristin Blackerby: [email protected], Rm. 223, South Addition 769-3183 In Stiches (Knitters Group) - 1:00 p.m.—Jackson-Thorpe Room Associate Youth Minister: Doss Cleveland, [email protected], 769-3183

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