www.allsaintsbhm.org Vol. 76 No. 10/ May 17, 2018 All Saints’ Episcopal Church /www.allsaintsbhm.org TheParishioner he Children’s Formation Are you a new member of All Saints? Team would like to thank the Catechists, Children’s Litur- We will welcome and celebrate new members of All Saints at the 8:45 and 11:00 gists, Hall Parents, and Folder a.m. services on Sunday, June 3. All those who have joined the church in the last 6-9 months as well as those who couldn’t attend the last recognition are encour- TFairies for all of your wonderful help this year. We deeply appreciate your aged to be at one of the services for a brief blessing. Please join us for lunch after- devotion to the children of All Saints wards in the Great Hall at 12:30p.m. Not yet a member or not sure if you’re a mem- ber? Simply speak to a priest or call the church office at (205)879-8651, and we’ll and the gifts of your time and talents. Peace of the Good Shepherd, make it official. Kathleen Busbee, Jeannie Feldman, and Joie Hoke Catechists: Jennifer Drake, Nancy Ball, Nicole Gil- bert, Lynne Shaw, Jill Garrett, Melanie Peeples Lewis, Shannon Hicks, Lara Kamowski, Mandy Deter, Ellie Jo Malki, Suzanne Graves, Allison Ed- wards, Beth Hubrich, Erin Hollifield, Deana Hughes, Lisa Matchett, Jenny Lysinger, Julia McKay, Megan Cheek, Please join us as we celebrate Pentecost Sunday on May 20. There will be birthday Sandi Simmons, Charlotte Ann Adams, cakes in the Great Hall between services. We will take our customary annual photo Susanna Whitsett, Elizabeth Vander of the congregation after the 8:45 and 11:00 services. Please wear red! Kamp, Stephanie Diethelm, Leigh Ros- ner, JoAnna Laney, Vic Adamo, Misha Family Promise Thank You Alexander “When we welcome the Holy Spirit to live in our hearts, we are given numerous opportunities to live generously in love, joy, and hope - and chances to give without regret or second thought. The Children’s Liturgists: generosity of God teaches us how to be generous to each other Erin Donohoo, Nikki Schoel, Robin and experience the Holy Spirit moving in and through us”. Griffis, Julia McKay (Forward Day by Day, April 9) Many acts of generosity were witnessed during our April 8-15 rotation. All parishioners who welcomed, fed, stayed with, pro- Hall Parents: vided for, set up or cleaned up after and interacted with our guests Skye Gratton, Lindsey Kessler, Sarah saw this generosity first hand. It was beautiful to behold. During the week we wel- Rowe, Maria Madden, Katie Hollis, comed two young families into our midst. (We had 4 in diapers!) Despite a lot of Beth Taylor, Chris Hoke, Brad Busbee, moving parts and many participants, all went smoothly and was blessedly peace- Amy Milner, Louise Walsky, Millie ful. The families have expressed deep thanks to everyone. They moved on to Cov- Gannon, Julia McKay, Megan Cheek, enant Presbyterian, basking in the glow of your care and concern. Thank you, all. Jason Cheek, Anne Philipp, Lauren It is difficult to add up all the folks who offer up their resources and time for this Nassetta, Courtney Reeves, Matt Ennis, ministry but it ranges in the vicinity of 50+. This working together creates a strong- Laura Sadowski, Shannon Goodwin er faith community within our church. From the same Day by Day author, this seems to say it all: “Abundant life is found and expressed in an outwardly focused life, one that has service and humility as its beating heart. Community is not only a Folder Fairies: means to an end in God’s economy - it is an end in itself.” Anne Philipp, Mackenzie Coan, So thank you, all, for dedication to this most important work. Jennifer Campbell The Family Promise Leadership Team www.allsaintsbhm.org Come to our Parish Retreat in August! Mark your calendar now for our annual Parish Retreat at Camp McDowell, Friday Au- Coming Up gust 24-26. Bond with your church family while hiking, canoeing, swimming, eating, Are you on Facebook? and worshipping together in the beauty of “God’s Backyard.” Registration info will be So is All Saints! Like our page and available soon. If you would like to help plan the retreat please contact Susanna keep up with current events, classes, Whitsett, [email protected]. and ways to make a difference through ministry. Donations Requested for Youth Mission Exchange Young Adult Group Picnic The 20’s and 30’s group will gather All Saints’ senior high youth are traveling after the 11:00 a.m. service, Sun. May to New Orleans, LA on June 2 to work 20 for a potluck picnic on the church with NOLA Tree Project, an organization lawn. Bring a chair or picnic blanket that plants and maintains public green and a dish to share. Kids are wel- spaces and paints and repairs schools, come! homes, and community centers. We need your donations, prayers, and support to Art Camp help make this trip happen. Please visit http://bit.ly/supportEYC for more infor- Do your kids love to paint? Lee Anne mation. McCalley's Art Camp will be held in the Red Door Room this sum- Sawyerville Donations Still Needed mer. July 9-12 is FULL but there is All Saints has a long and generous history of supporting Sawyerville Day Camp, still room during the July 2- a free day camp for children and youth ages 6-14 living in Hale County, Alabama. 5 session. Kids explore painting Sawyerville 2018 will offer three five-day sessions, welcoming over 700 campers through various mediums and tech- and 300 staff. At the day camp, campers niques to create beautiful pieces you are offered a safe place to learn, pray, and will treasure or give as gifts. Contact play. Daily activities include Bible les- Lee Anne at [email protected] or sons, games, arts and crafts, and every 205-515-7397 for more information. camper’s favorite activity – swimming! This year All Saints has been asked to collect 150 pool noodles and 10 air mat- All Saints Website tresses. Donations can be dropped off in Have you visited our website? You specially marked bins in the Great Hall. If can find current information about you buy them through Amazon they can classes, services, contact staff and be shipped directly to Julie Ellis, 1320 ministry leaders, make a pledge, and Badham Drive, Birmingham, AL 35216. donate to All Saints. All collections need to be in by Sunday, Please visit www.allsaintsbhm.org May 27. If you have any questions, to learn more. please email Julie@bridgeworthfinancial. com or call Julie at 205-602-9782. Thank Online Flower Calendar you in advance for your generosity and Would you like to reserve Altar flow- continued support of Sawyerville! ers in memory of someone or to cele- brate a special occasion? Please con- tact Suzanne Graves (suzannegraves @bellsouth.net or 541-4835) for more information. Lemonade Sundays start May 27 Family Promise Thanks You in front of the church. Stop by and visit! Thank you to all who donated luggage and duffle bags that have now been If you would like to volunteer to serve given to Family Promise. Over 30 cookies and lemonade one Sunday this pieces were collected and they will be distributed to guests as the need aris- summer you can sign up at es. https://bit.ly/2rR48Gs 2 www.allsaintsbhm.org If you haven’t made a pledge to All Saints for 2018 you can pledge online at Register for Vacation www.allsaintsbhm.org, or pick up a pledge card in the cloister. We are grateful for all pledges and will continue to use them to make the kingdom of God a reality Bible School! both inside and outside our walls. VBS dates are June 24th-27th Sunday, June 24th, 6:30-8:00 pm; Mon.-Wed., June 25-27th, 9:00-noon All Saints Vacation Bible School is open to children who are 4 years old by June 24, 2018 through rising 6th graders. Rising 6th graders will be in the Elder Tribe. Rising 7th-12th grad- ers are invited to register as Youth Volunteers. Register online at http://www.allsaintsbhm.org. If you have questions please contact Jeannie Feldman, [email protected] Lay Ministry Schedule Sunday, May 20 Vestry representative of the day: Paul Sykes Torch Bearers & Crucifers: 8:45: Gospeller: Anne Harman Hornbuckle June 7 - 9 TB: Lottie Pound, Charlie Youngson C1: Jeffrey Youngson All Saints Episcopal Church C2: Ann Elise Pound Join Dr. Joseph Howell, author of Becoming Conscious: The Enneagram's Forgot- 11:00 Gospeller: Mary Laslie Pike ten Passageway, and the ICB faculty, for a weekend that will change the way you TB: Martha Ponder, Ada McElroy think about your life. Whether you're just learning about the Enneagram, or have C1: Liza Jane Ponder studied for years, this conference offers insight no matter where you are on your C2: Emma Grace Pike Ushers: journey. 7:30: Lucy Hortberg Cost is $145, including two lunches and a copy of Dr. Howell’s book Becom- 8:45: Erik Batson, Dottie Gauthier ing Conscious. REGISTER TODAY at www.truesoul.eventbrite.com 11:00: Lorelle and Will Collins, Geoff Conference Schedule: Wright, Terry Thrash Thursday, June 7: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. 5:30: Tom Richeson Friday, June 8: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Children’s Liturgy: Saturday, June 9: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Robin Griffis Featuring multi-media presentations, group discussions and Live Music by Birmingham musicians, Drexel Rayford and Melanie Rodgers (of String Theory).