The Herald October 9, 2011
From the Rector: Of Sweet Home Alabama
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
On the Calendar: Wednesday, October 5
Forgive my bad mood….I just read the Washington Post’s article published in 8am Race Relations Committee 9:15am L’Arche (Chapel) the Press Register this morning concerning the new immigration law that has 12N Holy Eucharist (chapel) now gone into effect in Alabama. The law touted to be the “toughest in the 4pm St Cecelia Choir country” is also proving to be the most hateful. The article focuses on a Bald7pm Adult Choir win County school that has a sizable contingent of Latino students….thirty percent of the entire student body, all Latino, have as of the writing of this Thursday, October 6 article withdrawn from school, their parents fearful of the punitive conse12N Al-Anon quences promised by this oppressive new legislation. One teacher commented 7pm AA that she knows a family that had been at the school for longer than she had Saturday, October 8 been a teacher there…she described them as a “strong Christian family” who have been very 10:30am PFLAG supportive of the mission of the school…participating in the PTO, donating money for school supplies, assimilating as model citizens. Now they are leaving. Latinos are leaving all over Sunday, October 9 the state for fear. We now call them felons. Of course they are leaving. And all the dire con8am Holy Eucharist sequences that opponents of this bill predicted are coming to pass…farmers are already des8:30am-1:30pm Blood Drive (Stirling Hall) perate for a work force to harvest their crops (imagine what that will look like in the 9am Breakfast Spring)…nurseries and landscapers, construction companies are seeing a skilled workforce 9:20am Sunday School evaporating before their eyes. It is only going to get worse in Alabama in an already fragile 10:30am Holy Eucharist economy. Reception following A letter was written to me recently asking the question vis à vis undocumented residents, Tuesday, October 11 “what part of illegal don‟t you understand.” I answered him that we did this as a legislature 12N Golden Circle unilaterally…Latinos had no say in the matter. I informed him that he might think of them as 3:30pm St Michael Choir working families who, because of the bureaucratic mountain of red tape with which they 5pm Murray House Board mtg must contend, are simply not yet able to obtain the proper documents to be U.S. citizens… They are trying (a point that has been lost), but acquiring proper documentation is for many Wednesday, October 12 reasons very difficult and in many cases prohibitively expensive… “improperly documented 9:15am L’Arche (Chapel) as yet,” that‟s the appropriate term for this small segment of our population… not criminals, 12N Holy Eucharist (chapel) 4pm St Cecelia Choir not felons…these are people, our brothers and sisters, looking for a life of well-being and dig6pm Rector’s Forum nity, a better life for their children….an education, a living wage, the same things we want for 6pm 15 Place Board mtg our children…and it is for us as people of faith to do everything in our power to grant them 7pm Adult Choir that. 7pm “The Money Pit” fundraiser I often wonder what our legislators and citizens who support such a law are hearing and reading in our churches. When we denied basic rights to Black Americans; when we lynched them and burned crosses in their yards…what were their preachers saying to them; what passage of scripture would justify such hatred….We have a racist and obsolete constitution in which the word justice is buried in the verbiage of the longest state constitution in our country. We have a brutally regressive system of taxation, perhaps the most regressive tax system in the country…we, for God‟s sake, tax groceries! And yet statistics show that we are a people who go to church more than most other areas of the nation. What is being taught in our churches? Where is the moral will of our citizenry to be the hope, to be the change God envisions for our world…a world in which there is unfettered egalitarianism, and room for all at God‟s gracious table, a world in which we are our brother‟s keeper, a world in which all, even the cast out, live as equals. This is what Jesus preached….Have our legislators not read that ubiquitous in scripture?…or if they do, are they choosing to ignore it…or is it an insidious matter of self-interest? Our dubious reputation as a backward state has yet again been confirmed …we‟re yet again the talk of the nation as being ignorant and hateful….How long, O Lord, how long?…Let us, dear people of God, be the hope, for there are a lot of people in our midst without it…and let us be the change that has to take place, so we can call our part of God‟s promised commonweal, this land upon which many of us grew up…. sweet home.
Blood Drive this Sunday, Oct. 9
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There will be a blood drive at All Saints this Sunday, October 9, from 8:30am to 1:30pm in Stirling Hall. LifeSouth Community Blood Centers provides the blood for all our local hospitals. They have set a goal of 15 units to be collected at All Saints. Please consider donating to help meet or exceed that goal. Call Mary Robert (438-2492) with questions and/or to sign up. Donors must be 17 or older (16-year-olds may donate with written parental consent; forms are in the office), weigh 110 pounds or more and show I.D. Thank you for supporting our community with the gift of life!
Did you know that you can update your own information and pictures in the All Saints Online Directory? If you‟ve been able to access the directory, you know that most of the pictures are several years old. If you and your family have recently had family portraits made or you have a favorite picture of your family, you can change the picture yourself. Simply go to the website http://www.membersonline.us/ase and click on the My Profile button. Then click on Edit. On the next screen you will see a place for Photo. Simply Browse through the photos on your computer until you find the picture you want. Click on that photo, and when it appears in your photo window, click Keep Photo. You have now successfully changed your photo. If you have problems or need other information, email Andi Barrett at office@allsaintsmobile.org or aphill4314@comcast.net and she will be happy to assist you with it.
Iron Rich Foods: To be able to donate blood, your hemoglobin (a blood component) must be 12.5 or higher. In order to help maintain adequate blood iron levels, we recommend that you include the following foods in your normal diet*: -Spinach, broccoli, sweet potatoes; beans (lima beans, soybean sprouts, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, etc.) -Bran cereal, whole wheat bread, white rice, cocoa, brown sugar -Raisins, dried apricots, peaches, nuts (especially black walnuts, almonds and cashews) -Oysters, clams, scallops and shrimp -Wheat germ and wheat, rice or corn flakes, brewer's yeast -Prune juice, apple juice -Red meats, liver, chicken Also... Vitamin C enhances iron absorption The tannic acid in tea can act as an iron blocker; carbonated soda can act as iron blockers. Other iron blockers include oxylates and phosphates. * Some anemia is not due to inadequate iron consumption. If you are chronically anemic, please consult a physician.
Ours prayers are offered for the following parishioners: -for Burl Ratcliffe, whose nephew, Todd Graham, died suddenly last week. -for Jean Alice Basenberg and her family, at the death of her father, Harold Woodrow Hansen. Harold was confirmed here in 2009. The Burial Office was read for him on Sunday, October 2, and his ashes were interred in the columbarium at All Saints. -for Evi Valera, whose cousin, Alina Perez, died of cancer last week in Spain. May their souls and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Golden Circle will begin it‟s 2011-2012 season on Tuesday, October 11 at 12noon in Stirling Hall. Join us for a great meal, a chance to visit with good friends and a few rousing games of bingo after lunch! All are welcome.
The Rector’s Forum has been moved to every other Wednesday. The next date is Wednesday, Oct 12. Potluck dinner begins at 6, followed by conversation from 6:30-7:30. In addition to being conversation for anyone who is interested, this gathering is the place for all those who might be considering joining the Episcopal Church and wanting to know more about it. Everyone is welcome!
Baptism, anyone? All Saints Sunday, November 6, is the next day for baptism in the church. If there are any babies, children or adults who wish to be baptized, please contact Jim Flowers or Mary Robert at 438-2492.
Nomination forms for Vestry members and delegates to the Diocesan Convention are on the desk by the church office. Elections will take place at the Annual Parish meeting, Sunday, November 6 at 9am.
Friday Night Supper Club will be held on October 14 at 7pm at the home of Barbara & Hank Caddell, 1321 Dauphin Street. Please call 438-3048 to RSVP. Everyone is welcome.
Bayou Bash 2011 is on its way!!!! November 12 is the date for All Saints‟ annual Bayou Bash fundraiser. Come enjoy a great evening of good food and drink, great music (entertainment by Bust!), silent and live auctions, and great people! Tickets are $30 and will go on sale this Sunday between services. This year, long-sleeve t-shirts will be made with the new logo seen above. The price will be determined by the number of shirts ordered. Contact Carol Mackey at 251-402-9448 or at carolhmackey@gmail.com to place your order. Many volunteers are needed to run this great evening. To volunteer, please contact Carol Mackey at 251-402-9448 or carolhmackey@gmail.com, or Pete Mackey at 251-510-6905 or psmackey@bcmlawyers.com and they will put you in touch with the heads of various committees. Bayou Bash is our main fundraiser, the proceeds of which benefit the community ministries supported by All Saints, such as IHN/Family Promise, the All Saints Refugee Fund, McKemie Place, 15 Place, L‟Arche, Alabama Arise, South Alabama Cares, and Education for Ordained Ministry. The primary moneymakers in this event are the ticket sales (so buy some for your family and for some friends — or invite your friends to buy their own tickets!) and the auction. The auction committee would like every household to contribute something to the auction. Ask for donations from businesses you support; consider donating your time or talent for auction….an item, or a service such as babysitting, cake-baking, yardwork, painting, etc. Please be sure that you are donating something you yourself would be willing to buy, not a typical $1 item at a garage sale. Mark your calendars for this terrific event! And, as always, thank you for your generosity in helping our community ministries become reality! Look for us on Facebook: The 7th Annual Bayou Bash
Blessing of the Animals 2011
Brewer Ayres’ Eagle Scout Project Fundraiser Come see the
The Money Pit
at the Crescent Theater, Wednesday, October 12th, 7:00p.m. Tickets: $15.00 donation in advance* See Brewer to purchase tickets after church! Free childcare available at All Saints; contact Pam Ayres to confirm, 404-2421 Project is clean-up and landscaping of part of DeTonti Square Park
Mark your calendars now!!!
All Saints Sunday November 6
Join us for a day of Celebration for the WHOLE Parish Schedule for the day: 9:00am Annual Parish Meeting 10:00am Holy Eucharist (one service only) Following the service: LUNCH!
Annual Parish Meeting, Nov 6 This year the Annual Parish Meeting will be held on All Saints Sunday, November 6. On that day we will elect five vestry members each to serve three-year terms as usual, and one to serve an unexpired term of two years. Retiring members of the Vestry are: Renea Greene, Clark Kelly, Pete Mackey, Susan Meztista and Michael Morrison. The unexpired term is Marion Elledge‟s, who has moved out of state. We will also elect four deputies with alternates to Diocesan Convention, which will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, February 2-4, 2012.
Who may vote at the Meeting? The Canons of the Episcopal Church (Canon 17.3) define communicants as „confirmed persons aged sixteen and over who for the previous year have been faithful in corporate worship, unless for good cause prevented, and have been faithful in working, praying, and giving for the spread of the Kingdom of God.‟ The All Saints Episcopal Church Constitution also requires that a communicant must have received Holy Communion at least three times in the preceding year.
Who may serve on the Vestry of All Saints Episcopal Church? If you meet the qualifications to vote at the Parish Meeting you are eligible to serve on the Vestry, with the following exception: The All Saints Constitution states that retiring Vestry Members may not be elected to succeed themselves for two years, with the exception of those serving an unexpired term for one year or less.
Nominations for the Vestry I wish to nominate _______________________________________________________ to serve on the All Saints Episcopal Church Vestry. I have read the requirements above and believe this person is qualified to serve. I have received his/her consent to stand election on November 6, 2011. (Current Vestry members are listed on the back page of The Herald.)
Nominations for Deputy to Diocesan Convention I wish to nominate ________________________________________________ to serve as a Deputy to Diocesan Convention, February 2-4, 2012 at Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile. Respectfully submitted, Your Name (Please print)________________________________________________________________________________________ Your signature__________________________________________________________________ Date___________________________
Nominations are open until 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2011
This Sunday: October 9, 2011 17th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 23 The Lessons Exodus 32:1-14 Philippians 4:1-9
Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 Matthew 22:1-14
The Collect of the Day Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Those Who Serve Altar Guild: Betty Bentley, Diana Nichols, Paula Reeves, Clayton Ryan, Rosemary Williams Bread bakers: Bruce Rockstad, Lillian Carsten Flower Guild: Betty Bentley, Elizabeth Doyle Breakfast: Charlotte Hall, Karen McDonald, Amy Hamilton, Amy Thompson Reception: Michael Morrison 8:00 Lector: Intercessor: Chalice: Ushers: Greeter:
Mary Hunter Slaton Elyzabeth Wilder Lee Van Dyke Renee Dillard, Woody Hannum Renee Dillard
10:30 Lectors: Intercessor: Chalices: Acolytes: Ushers:
Andi Barrett, Jim Ayres Frances Rouse Louie Wood, Brewer Ayres Liam Gray, Brendan Williams, Douglas Greene, Parker Butler Andy Mitchell, James Hamilton, Bill Hines
Music for Sunday Voluntary Dietrich Buxtehude Danket dem Herren, BuxWV 181 Processional Hymn 7 Ratisbon William Mathias S-278 Gloria in excelsis Deo Thomas Jackson Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 Sequence Hymn 515 Geneva Offertory Anon. 16th Cent. Rejoice in the Lord Alway Presentation Hymn 481 Gopsal William Mathias S-128 Sanctus and Benedictus Mason Martens S-152 Christ our Passover Communion Hymn 487 The Call Motet David Hurd Love Bade Me Welcome Post Communion Hymn 345 Ellers Processional Philip Moore Pageant
Please keep in your prayers ď šFor healing: Joy Russ Katie Hammond Roy Muth Jim Gray Jane Arnau Joanne & Dan Young Eddie Brown Jean Dodge Jessica Montalvo-Lopez Jeff Hurst Robby Ethan Fisher Dick Van Benschoten Devin Carlino Charles Blackmon Butch Boyington Steve Hicks Laurie Bailey Gregg Pounds Evina Valera Ed Givhan Devon Booth Iris Prosch Hugh Mauldin Linda Coarsey Jerry Martha Mason Richard Melton Martha Murdock LaNiece Bland Lamar Elledge Sharon Cleverdon Mike Downing Cheryl Peach Patsy Childress Laura ď šFor those who serve in the armed forces: Spencer Abbot Matt Abbot Haley Jones Daniel Taylor Wes Parks Jonathan Carter Scott Tanos Kyle Metcalf DeMario Snead Randy Johnson Todd Jolly Robert Carter
All Saints Church 151 SOUTH ANN STREET MOBILE, AL 36604 www.allsaintsmobile.org
Clergy The Rt. Rev. Philip M. Duncan II, Bishop Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast The Rev. James B. Flowers, Jr., Rector rector@allsaintsmobile.org Office: 438.2492 Home: 436.8932 The Rev. Mary C. Robert, Assistant Rector asstrector@allsaintsmobile.org Office: 438.2492 Home: 479.7398
All Saints Church Staff Jeff Clearman, Principal Parish Musician jeff@allsaintsmobile.org Mary Holbrook, Financial Administrator mary@allsaintsmobile.org Parish Administrator office@allsaintsmobile.org Irene Raymond, Parish Sexton Gretchen Thiel and Christa Harkins, Nursery Workers Liz & Scott Kirby, Directors of Youth Ministries
All Saints 2011 Vestry Henry Callaway Valerie Case Harold Dodge Marion Elledge Rob Gray Renea Greene Woody Hannum Amy Hunter Clark Kelly, Treasurer Pete Mackey Susan Meztista Michael Morrison, Junior Warden Diana Nichols, Clerk Jean Tucker, Senior Warden Darrel Williams
All Saints Committee Chairs Acolytes: The Rev. Mary Robert Addiction & Recovery: Becky Wilson Adult Christian Education: The Rev. Jim Flowers Altar Guild: Betty Bentley, Melanie Petithory Choirs: Jeff Clearman Communications: The Rev. Mary Robert Community Ministries: Matt McDonald Constitution & By Laws: Pete Mackey Episcopal Youth (EYC): Liz & Scott Kirby Finance Committee: Clark Kelly, treasurer Flower Guild: Katharine Flowers Food Share: Mark Taylor, Burl Ratcliffe Golden Circle: Laura Rutherford, Wylly Stirling Hospitality & Events: Jean Tucker IHN/Family Promise: Henry Brewster Lay Eucharistic Visitors: Bill Evatt Lectors, Intercessors & Chalice Ministers: The Rev. Mary Robert Long-Range Planning: Curt Doyle Nursery: Elizabeth Doyle, Amy Hunter, Jim Ayres Parish Development: Clark Kelly Property: Michael Morrison Refugees: Martha Harris Ushers: Harold Dodge, Louie Wood Stewardship: Woody Hannum, All Saints Vestry Youth Christian Education: The Rev. Mary Robert
All Saints Episcopal Church 151 South Ann Street, Mobile, AL 36604 www.allsaintsmobile.org
Service Schedule Sundays
Wednesdays
8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:00 am Breakfast 9:25 am Christian Education Classes (during school year) 10:30 am Holy Eucharist 12 Noon Holy Eucharist (Chapel)