Upcoming Events
All Saints’ Episcopal Church is excited to welcome the Reverend Lane Hensley as our Interim Rector effective Sunday, September 1. The Rev. Hensley comes to us from St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Palm Desert, CA where he served as Rector for 9 years. The Rev. Hensley sees his calling to be a provider of systemic congregational pastoral care - helping parishes in transition and helping parishes and individuals adjust to the broader cultural shifts in American Christianity. As such, he will be launching a career as “full time Interim” with All Saints’. He and his wife Becky just set up home base in Des Moines, IA, where they will live between Interim positions. They will be living in the Rectory during their time here. The Rev. Hensley has family in Texas including a nephew who will be playing football at UT. He is excited to be with us in Austin during our transition.
All Saints’ Children and Youth Program Committee is thrilled to announce the hiring of Don Carlson as our new Children and Youth Director. Don will begin his work here at All Saint’s on September 16, 2019. Don has held similar positions at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in High Point, NC, and St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Ridgefield, CT. Additionally, he has served as the Canon for Youth and Family Ministries in the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York. His work experience also includes director-level positions with the Girls Scouts of Connecticut and the Western Massachusetts Council of Boy Scouts of America. Don and his wife Kathleen and son Mark are headed to Texas from Portland, Connecticut.
The renewal of the role of Children and Youth Director at All Saints’ came about because of parishioner support during the 2019 pledge campaign to fund this position, the commitment of the Vestry, and the work over the past two years of the members of the Children and Youth Program Committee: Madre Cynthia Caruso, Patricia Goubil-Gambrell, Jessica Johnson, Sarah Peet, Lee Reed, Robert Wells and Kate Wood.
The parish will have an opportunity to welcome and meet Don on Sunday, September 15th, in Kinsolving Parish Hall after the 10:30 AM service.
MONDAY, AUGUST 19th:
Madre Cynthia will be out through August 27th.
The Rev. Dr. Stephen Kinney will be out through August 25th.
ATTENTION ALL SAINTS’ PARISHIONERS:
UT MOOOv-In is Monday, Aug. 19th – Sunday, Aug. 25th.
Do you have a few hours to support All Saints’ Acolytes this week? A big fundraiser for our trip to the National Acolyte Festival in Washington, DC, is UT MOOOv-In. We provide parking in the ASEC lot for students moving into Kinsolving, Duren, and SRD. Because the acolytes will start school this week, we particularly need volunteers Monday, August 19th through Friday, August 23rd. We appreciate any number of hours you could volunteer on one of those days. Contact Patricia Goubil-Gambrell to volunteer [email protected]
All Saints' Episcopal Day School classes resume. Early Dismissal 11:00 a.m.
VESTRY MEETING 7:00 p.m - Masterson Library.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20th:
Madre Cynthia will be out through August 27th.
The Rev. Dr. Stephen Kinney will be out through August 25th.
MORNING PRAYER - 7:30 a.m. in the Church.
LOAVES & FISHES assistance program in Kinsolving Parish Hall. Come visit us any Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. To volunteer contact Amy Pro at [email protected]
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21st:
Madre Cynthia will be out through August 27th. Marvin Day Off.
The Rev. Dr. Stephen Kinney will be out through August 25th.
MORNING PRAYER - 7:05 a.m. in the Church.
CURSILLO REUNION GROUP - 6:00 p.m. in the office.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22nd:
Madre Cynthia will be out through August 27th.
The Rev. Dr. Stephen Kinney will be out through August 25th.
Gregory Vacation Day. Marvin Vacation Day.
JUST ONE THING - 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. in Masterson Library.
Learn simple daily practices to protect against stress, lift your mood, and find greater emotional resilience. Each session stands alone allowing participants to join at any time. FMI contact Diane Owens at [email protected]
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23rd:
Madre Cynthia will be out through August 27th.
The Rev. Dr. Stephen Kinney will be out through August 25th.
Mona & Anita Off. Jerry telecommutes. Gregory Vacation Day.
HOME-COOKED FRIDAYS: (Noon-6:30 p.m. Prep Kitchen & KPH) (4-5:30 p.m. Serving in Kinsolving Parish Hall)
CURSILLO REUNION GROUP - 3:30 p.m. Front Foyer
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24th:
Madre Cynthia will be out through August 27th. Marvin & Mona Day Off.
The Rev. Dr. Stephen Kinney will be out through August 25th.
CENTERING PRAYER GROUP at All Saints’, led by Bert Meisenbach 10:45 a.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25th:
Madre Cynthia will be out through August 27th.
The Rev. Dr. Stephen Kinney will be out through August 25th.
VEIN OF GOLD - group meeting on first and third Sundays, 9:05 to 10:25 a.m. in the Episcopal Student Center. Books are provided. We will read the section of the book we are on, together, then work through the tasks.
ADULT ED FORUM: “The Spiritual Practice of Welcoming Change” - Anne Province 9:30 a.m. in Kinsolving Parish Hall.
LECTIONARY STUDY GROUP: 9:30 a.m. will join the Adult Forum today.
Sunday, Aug.25th - Sunday School Teachers Planning Mtg. Meet in the Library 12-1:30 p.m., lunch provided.
Mark your calendars: Sunday School Kickoff Sunday is September 8th!
PARENTS’ DAY OUT at ALL SAINTS’:
Childcare for children two months - three years is open on Mondays & Thursdays, 9:00-2:00. Enrollment is open for the 2019-2020 session which opens on August 26th.Tuition $175/month for one day/week, $350/month for two days/week. For more information contact: Wini Wood at [email protected]
ALL SAINTS' EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL:
Spaces available for two year olds and Kindergarten students for the 2019-2020 school year. For more information contact: Cindy LaPorte at [email protected] or 512-972-8866.
For more info contact: The Rev. Dr. Michael Floyd at: [email protected]
DAUGHTERS of the KING: New Discernment Class to Form All Saints' women are invited to consider membership in the Order of the Daughters of the King. A new discernment class will be forming in late September for all interested women. If you would like to join the class and/or to learn more about this very special community and it's mission and Rule of Life, please contact Patti Woolery-Price ([email protected]) or Mary Irvine ([email protected].)
Jr. DAUGHTERS of the KING is not meeting this month. See you in September. FMI contact Beverly Pond at 512-332-4823 or [email protected]
NEW ONLINE GIVING PLATFORM FOR ALL SAINTS’!
We are moving to a new automatic payment called ACS Abundant, which is easy to use, works well on our new website and through mobile devices, and will even lower our monthly processing costs! Through Abundant you can set up an account that allows you to manage recurring gifts and review your giving history, or even give anonymously. To maintain the security and privacy of your giving, we need you to set up your recurring gift on the new system. Please go to: https://allsaints-austin.org/give and click on the Give Now button to set up your new account and your recurring gifts. Once you’ve done so, just let Anita Barrick know so she can delete your account from the old system. We hope to shut down the previous system by the end of August.
If you want to review or change your old account before it is shut down, the old system can be reached at: https://secure.accessacs.com/access/
Thank you for your help. If you have any questions about this change, please call Anita Barrick, All Saints’ Bookkeeper, at (512)476-3589,ext. 103, or [email protected]
Our community is built from your faith and generosity. Thank you for supporting All Saints'!
UT EPISCOPAL STUDENT CENTER NEEDS SUNDAY EVENING COOKS:
Each Sunday, the Episcopal Student Center offers college students a free, home-cooked meal after our 6:30 PM Eucharist. This is largely made possible by the people of All Saints' generosity of time and talent. They are now putting together our calendar for the fall semester, so if you'd like to sign up—or if you just have questions—please email Caleb Parker at [email protected]
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO WATER
If you are willing to help water the flowers and plants and here at All Saints' please contact Marvin Jones at [email protected]. He will show you where the faucets and hoses are, and will coordinate times. Pick a time convenient for you. Help us keep the plants alive!
ST. LUCY’S CARD COLORING GUILD:
Cards can be picked up and dropped off at the Welcome Desk on Sundays outside Kinsolving Parish Hall, or during the week in the Church office in a bag on top of the mail boxes Donations are requested to offset costs: $5-10 donations for cards, or stamps for postage. Monetary donations should be placed in the collection plate with St. Lucy’s Guild designation. Please put stamps in the collection plate also. Questions? Contact Tracy Gossard at [email protected] or 512.350.3193.
MICAH 6 FOOD PANTRY: Contact: Kelly Barnhill at [email protected]
AUGUST PANTRY CHALLENGE ITEMS - ANY CANNED & SHELF STABLE GOODS (Place donations in the Micah 6 drawer in Gregg House Foyer)
Any canned and shelf stable goods you would like to contribute would be most welcome in the summer months. See something on sale that could help? Thank you! Find something in your pantry you just aren’t going to use? Perfect! Our shelves are somewhat bare at the moment. Donations can be dropped off at All Saints’ in the cabinet marked Micah 6 in the front hallway. See website for more information. Send financial donations to Micah 6 Austin, 2203 San Antonio St., 78705 or on line at www.micah6austin.org
• HOME COOKED FRIDAYS: All Saints’, we need your help!!! Summers are always a time where we can use extra help and support as our student volunteers take the summer off. Please join us!!! We are in the parish hall beginning at 1pm every Friday! You can learn more about Home Cooked Fridays and sign up to volunteer, too, by visiting this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f49afaf2ea6fc1...
• FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS: Weekly, monthly or quarterly! See the website: www.Micah6Austin.org for more details.
• SUNDAY DAY SHELTER MEAL TEAM: We are still in need of a team coordinator for Sunday meals. If you have the time and interest in spearheading a meal on an ongoing basis with other parishioners and then serving as needed, please let us know!
• MICAH 6 WOMEN’S RESOURCE GROUP: Many thanks to Harriet Choffel and Jane Schotz for support of the WRG with meals on Tuesdays! If you like to cook, please sign up to help us! Learn more here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f49afaf2ea6fc1...
EL BUEN FOOD PANTRY WISH LIST:
CANNED VEGETABLES (corn, green beans), CANNED FRUIT, PASTA/SPAGHETTI/NOODLES, CANNED BEANS (white, black, refried), OATMEAL/CEREAL, BOXES OF ZIPLOCK BAGS (Quart Size), GROCERY BAGS (HEB, etc...) Please place donations in the El Buen drawer in the Foyer of Gregg House. Note: Please, no clothes! To find out more about volunteer opportunities use this link: https://elbuen.org/volunteer-application/
TEXAS PAULI MURRAY* SEMINARY SCHOLARSHIP & GALA
During Diocesan Council 2018, Bishop Doyle spoke of the need to have more Episcopal clergy of color. In his comments he mentioned one of the reasons there are not more students of color attending seminary is that they have more student debt after college than white students and since you have to be debt free (or very close to it) to attend seminary, that becomes a problem if you feel called to the ordained ministry.
So, folks at St. James’, Austin, in cooperation with other parishes and the Seminary of the Southwest decided to start a scholarship fund to assist with this need. We are in full swing, planning the first Gala event to raise the funds needed for this scholarship! There will be a dinner, program, and a dance.
Please join us on Saturday, September 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Double Tree Hotel (I-35 & 290 location) as we kick-off this important scholarship fund. Individual tickets ($100) and/or table sponsorships can be purchased at http://welcometableaustin.org/pauli-murray-scholar...
If you are unable to attend the Gala, or you are not a gala person, we still invite you to donate to support the scholarship. For more information, contact Joan Burnham at [email protected] or 512-619-4610.
* Civil Rights activist and first African-American woman ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church.
GODWORDS SCHOOL OF SPIRITUALITY & MYSTICISM
We are pleased to inform you that the online registration for the JDOK Girls of Grace Retreat is open. The retreat will be a fun weekend of training at the Godwards School of Mysticism and Spirituality, located on the grounds of Camp Allen and will be held on the weekend of January 10th-12th of 2020. Your training schedule will include sorting, potions, defense against the dark arts and quidditch. We very much look forward to receiving you as part of the Godwords community. To register your young woman for this retreat, please follow this link: JDOK YOUTH REGISTRATION.
If you are an adult and wish to volunteer, please follow this link: JDOK VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
$30 per girl through September 30, 2019. $45 per girl through October 31, 2019. No registration accepted after October 31, 2019. Adult volunteer donations appreciated. Partial scholarships available. If you have any questions regarding registration, please feel free to contact the registrar Allison Roberts at [email protected]
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