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Looking back over the past one hundred years, we see that much of the first half of our history was focused on getting established. During the first fifty years we built the original church building, obtained parish status, expanded the original building, purchased new property, and built the current church building. All of this was accomplished despite the Great Depression and World War II.
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By 1951 we were enjoying our permanent home at Ninth and Dolores, and even as we settled into our new home, we began to look beyond Carmel in a spirit of mission. The Rev. Al Seccombe called the newly ordained David Hill to serve part time as curate of All Saints’ and part time at our new mission in Seaside. We established St. Matthias in 1953, and when Al Seccombe resigned in 1954, David Hill became its first full-time priest. Our mission orientation continued under the tenure of the Rev. Angus Dun as we established St. Dunstan’s in 1955.
returned in 1958 to serve as rector. The following year he and members of All Saints’ helped found York School. That same year we began a mission in Big Sur by offering services at the Big Sur Grange Hall. Two years later, in 1961, property along the Big Sur River was purchased, and the following year the first service was held at our current property. In 1961 we also started the mission school now known as All Saints’ Day School. (We even sent two teachers to Gonzalez to begin a school at Trinity, but that school did not take root.) Our mission orientation continued when we established Epiphany Lutheran & Episcopal Church in 1996, and soon after that our mission vicar, the Rev. Jon Perez, started an Episcopal campus ministry at CSUMB. Throughout the years we have also enjoyed relationships with congregations in Africa, India, and now Haiti.
When we look at the sweep of our history, we perceive that one of God’s purposes for All Saints’ is to extend our boundaries by establishing and supporting missions. We are a The mission spirit intensified when mission-oriented congregation! It has that first missionary curate, David Hill, Continued on page 2
Contents our Rector’s
Message..................1
our Worship...............................4 our Community.........................5 our Discipleship.........................6 our Stewardship........................7
our Outreach...........................10 our Youth
Ministry..................12
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our Upcoming
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our Mission
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Continued from cover become one of the distinguishing and unique features of All Saints’ that we are a church congregation located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, but also a parish with missions in several locations. We no longer oversee St. Matthias; we bequeathed it to the newly-formed Diocese of El Camino Real to provide office space for the bishop and staff. (In fact, St. Matthias has now become San Pablo.) Some time ago St. Dunstan’s became an independent congregation, but the other missions remain part of this great All Saints’ Parish. This year, on our one hundredth anniversary, we begin a new mission, but one that does not have a separate location. The Center for Christian Transformation involves the internet, so it is by definition universal. This center does host festivals of Christian spirituality, the first of which will take place on the campus of our church this month. The six entities that make up this parish are All Saints’ Episcopal Church, All Saints’ Episcopal Day School, CSUMB Episcopal Campus Ministry, the Center for Christian Transformation, Epiphany Lutheran & Episcopal Church, and Santa
Lucia Chapel and Campgrounds. As a means for coordinating the ministries of our several missions, we are creating a Parish Mission Council, made up of representatives of the church and its missions. The council will not function as a governing body, but will provide a means for sharing ministries and resources. Each member body of the parish has a different amount of independence, with the school enjoying the most autonomy. However, the vestry and rector of All Saints’ Church bear responsibilities for each of these missions in varying degrees. So when you hear or read about All Saints’ Church, think about the congregation that was established one hundred years ago in Carmel. On the other hand, when you hear about All Saints’ Parish, think about the congregation and its five missions. You might imagine the parish as an umbrella, with the rector and vestry on top, providing spiritual direction, and the church and its five missions underneath. Together we glorify Christ and serve God’s people. In Christ,
Fr. Rick
Regular Sunday Schedule
Zumba at All Saints'
8:00 a.m. Eucharist, Rite I 9:00 a.m. – noon Nursery 9:30 a.m. Adult Education 10:30 a.m. Eucharist 10:30 a.m. Godly Play and Nursery 5:30 p.m. Eucharist (Evensong on the first Sunday of the month)
A series of seven Zumba® sessions will run on Wednesday nights starting on August 29 at All Saints’ Seccombe Hall. The sessions begin at 5:30 p.m. and cost $5/session or $25 for six sessions. Call Alex Collard on her phone if you have questions 804-517-1550.
In Awe of God and Respect of One Another Rosh Chodesh Elul begins with the sound of the Shofar and marks the Days of Awe. The local Independent Minyan invites you to join them while as they will be celebrating the traditional High Holiday services, the Jewish New Year and Yom Kipper, in the chapel at All Saints' on September 16, 17 and 25-26. For more information contact Ellen Saxby by phone 831-659-3106. Page 2 September 2012 thePatter
Duo Papillion Concert On Friday, September 7 at 8:00 p.m., Duo Pappillion will present a free concert of piano music. Barbara Ruzicka and her good friend, Kumi Uyeda are presenting this concert for their students and the community.
Centennial Thank You Susan and Don Britton, thank you for your tireless work and for the generous donation of your construction crew workers and materials. The restoration of the baptistery, the new lighting, the repairs to the outside wall and windows of the baptistery, and the new floor tiles in Seccombe Hall all look wonderful. Chris Winfield, friend of the parish and gallery owner, thank you for suggesting to the estate of Mark Adams that they donate the Resurrection Tapestry to All Saints’. Thank you, also, for organizing a second gift of a rose window by Mr. Adams. Rodney Warren, thank you for designing the all-weather banner that warmly welcomes people and boldly lists the times of our Sunday services. Robin Mills, thank you for sanding and painting the benches in the upper courtyard. They look fresh and inviting.
hard to make this party a great success, and we all appreciate you. Wendy Fincke and Charlyne Brown, thank you for decorating the tables for our centennial party. The red roses and other decorations were elegantly and thoughtfully done. Paula Beckman, thank you for shopping for and preparing such a tasty meal. You made the centennial birthday party truly special. Rusty Ward, thank you for selecting and transporting the wines for this party. Good choices! The Rev. Carl Hansen, the Rev. Chuck Stacy, and the Rev. Alan Wolter, we thank you for bringing our history alive by celebrating with us. We thank all of our guests who attended this celebration, including our speakers: Jim Rodda, Elizabeth Barratt, Alan McEwen, Heidi Zamzow, and Ed Fincke.
Claudia Ward and Remy Ryan, thank you for an excellent job in coordinating the celebration luncheon. You worked We have the opportunity to open our homes to those attending the Festival of Christian Spirituality, September 28 to 30. Not only would you be practicing the Christian virtue of hospitality, but you would be further supporting this new ministry. Many years ago, when the Carmel Bach Festival was first starting, residents opened their homes, and we can do the same. Please contact Robin Reyes at "Robin Michel Reyes" <rlmreyes@ gmail.com>, or by calling the church office.
A Stunning Birthday Present One of the legacies we have received from the post-WWII generation of All Saints’ is the beautiful church building we enjoy every week. The building, beautiful in and of itself, is adorned with many works of art. One of the Carmel-original works of art is the baptistery created by Mark Adams in the 1960s. The most recent heritage work of art (pictured above) is the Resurrection Tapestry, also by Mr. Adams. What a stunning birthday gift we now care for and pass on to future generations!
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our Worship Sermon Series
Worship:
All Saints’ Singers Return!
We will offer a sermon series on the Beginning September 6, 2012, the All We glorify Christ by Great Thanksgiving or Eucharistic Saints’ Singers will begin rehearsals at enacting liturgies Prayer used during our Holy All Saints’ Church on Thursdays from steeped in beauty, Communion. We hear and participate mystery, and creativity 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 in the music room. in the texts of these prayers every The Singers will sing for church for that refresh like week, but we seldom have the the first time this season on October springs of living water. opportunity to reflect on their power 7, 2012, with rehearsal beginning at and depth. This three-week series, 9:45 a.m. running from September 9 to 23, will provide We are pleased to introduce a new team-member this opportunity. for the All Saints' Singers: Kathy Kirkwood. Kathy is a member of the church, and she regularly Evensong, September 2 sings in the choir and plays flute. She is also an A candlelit service of Evensong will be presented accomplished pianist, teacher, and choir director. on Sunday, September 2, at 5:30 p.m. The Kathy will be joining us as our new assistant Evensong Choir, conducted by Dr. Todd Samra, director and accompanist. will sing works by Henry Purcell, Todd Samra, and Orlando Gilbbons. A light reception will The All Saints’ Singers children’s choir is open follow in Seccombe Hall. to all children from grade two through middle school. No auditions are needed, and this Chancel Choir program is open to anyone from the church or our community. Please help spread the word! Regular weekly choir rehearsals begin for the Chancel Choir on September 6, 2012, starting at Summer Worship at Santa Lucia 7:00 p.m. in the music room. Thursday rehearsals will be from 7:00 until 8:15 or 8:30 p.m. each Thanks to the generous help of Father John Burk, week. September 9 will be the first Sunday that Mother Cynthia Spencer, and numerous parish the Chancel Choir returns to sing at the 10:30 musicians, we were able to once again offer a.m. service for the season. New members are weekly summer services at our outdoor chapel. welcome, no auditions are required. The size of the congregations varied from two to eighteen people. A few residents from Big Sur, a Palestrina Ensemble number of campers, and members from Carmel gathered each week to celebrate the Eucharist Our new Palestrina Ensemble will present music among the trees. for the first time on September 16 at the 5:30 p.m. service. This choir is only open through Episcopal School Sunday an audition. If you are interested auditioning, please contact Dr. Todd Samra at drtsamra@gmail. Our annual Episcopal School Sunday celebration com. Spread the word among your musically will be observed on October 14, 2012 at All Saints’ inclined friends – this group is open to all from Church. Choirs from All Saints’ Day School and our community. York High School will be in attendance to share music.
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our Community Another Side of Our Music Director: Music at All Saints’ presents Todd Samra
Community:
Camping at Santa Lucia
Remember that Paul’s Meadow is reserved for All Saints’ parishioners. As you would do when reserving the main camp area, contact Izzi Shillinglaw. Because Paul’s Meadow is set aside for the exclusive use of church and parish members, it is likely to be available even at the last minute.
We rejoice as a community that We’ve watched him conduct the choir drinks from the chalice and heard him play hymns. We know of Christ’s love. he can riff on Taizé songs on Sunday morning, intone the Lucernarium at Evensong, croon popular classics at a parish dinner, and even don a powdered wig to impersonate J. S. Bach. But on September 29, Todd Samra will perform a variety of arias and art songs from the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. Todd will be accompanied by Lucy Faridany, a diplomate of the Royal Academy of Music in London and the granddaughter of the late Nancy Morrow, a longtime All Saints’ parishioner. The concert will begin with four arias by Johann Sebastian Bach, all presented with a musical perspective from 1760, shortly after Bach's death. Accompanied by piano rather than organ, the arias will feature ornamentation and interpretive details that disappeared by the end of the eighteenth century. The "Agnus Dei" from the Mass in B Minor, usually performed by an alto or counter-tenor, will be presented with the additional warmth and resonance of Todd’s baritone voice. Chansons by Gabriel Fauré, Claude Debussy, and Reynaldo Hahn will comprise the second set, featuring lyrical performances of several 'big hits' from the Impressionist era. The third set will include English art-songs by Frederick Delius and Ralph Vaughan Williams, and the concert will conclude with a pair of popular songs by American great George Gershwin. Don’t miss this chance to get acquainted with another musical side of our own Todd Samra! There will be a reception immediately following the concert in Seccombe Hall. Tickets for the 8:00 p.m. concert are available in the office and on the web at www.allsaintscarmel.org.
The 2012 Bach to the Future team. The 2012 program, a Summer day-camp for kids, was a great success this year! We had over thirty kids the first week, and over fifteen for the second. Numerous kids from the church, community, and the Bach Festival enjoyed wonderful sessions filled with music, art, dancing, photography, learning, and fun! We would like to extend special thanks to Carteena Robohm, director, for her wonderful gifts in leading this program. Also to Kathy Kirkwood, who served as the accompanist for both of the week-long sessions. Other volunteers who helped assist with the kids were Grace Swearingen, Mark Hiles, Sabina (from Germany), Trisha Anderson, and several parents from the Bach Festival. “Bach’s Lunch” volunteers include Mila Murphy, Remy Ryan, Claudia Ward, Nancy Jones, Marcia McCleary, Todd Samra, and Grace Sizemore. Without the help of these volunteers, the program would not have been a success. Many thanks again!!
Book Club For September, the All Saints’ Book club is reading A Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D. Taylor is a neuroanatomist who specializes in the postmortem investigation of the human brain. Due to a massive stroke, she observed her own mind completely deteriorate to the point where she couldn’t walk, talk, read, write or recall any of her life all within the space of four hours. Continued on page 11 thePatter September 2012 Page 5
our Discipleship CSUMB Campus Ministry
Discipleship:
Marriage Encounter
If you are interested in working We follow Jesus Marriage Encounter is a forty-four with college students, or if you hour experience where married Christ and lead might like to serve on a support others into the deep couples can get away from jobs, kids, team for this campus ministry, chores, and phones - and focus on waters of faith. please contact Fr. Rick. We are loving and learning more about each opening up opportunities to other. If you'd like greater depth, serve and finding ways of strengthening growth, and enrichment in your relationship, this ministry. Fr. John Perez will continue you'll like the difference an Episcopal Marriage serving as official chaplain of the university, Encounter weekend can make! and there is plenty of room for helpers. The next local weekend is October 12-14. You Godly Play Resumes September 9 may register for the weekend online at www. episcopalme.com, and select “Bay Area”. For Tracy Haack and other volunteers will be leading more information, please contact: Curt & Arlene our younger children through Bible stories again McClelland, 408-371-5581, or curt@sbcglobal.net. this year. The room was painted and materials sorted over the summer, and a new rug will Registration is limited so a quick response is arrive later in the fall. Children ages four through encouraged. grade two are welcome to attend from 10:30 to approximately 11:15, when they may join the Spiritual Growth and Christian Living congregation for Holy Communion. Fr. Rick will begin Tracy invites you to join her on the rotating team a new series of of Godly Play teachers. Please call or e-mail the classes on Monday office to learn more. evenings. These classes will blend Gathering of the women at Santa four traditional spiritual practices Lucia Chapel in Big Sur from our tradition: On Saturday August 11, 2012 twenty three women centering prayer, gathered on the banks of the Big Sur River at conversatio, study, our beautiful nine acre campground to attend a and a rule of life. day of fellowship, silence and companionship. In the section on Mother Cynthia Spencer, retired associate priest study we will read at All Saints, presented thirteen women each of passages from a seventh-century mystical writer the women exemplified one of the attributes in named Isaac the Syrian, sometimes known as Nancy Wood’s poem “A Woman’s Lesson”. There Isaac of Nineveh. were three presentations each followed by an hour of quiet time which the participants spent The class runs from September 10 to November reading, journaling, walking along the river or 12; you will not need to purchase a book. Feel sitting on the beach. Lunch was shared in the free to contact Fr. Rick for more information. Meadow. The retreat was preceded by an optional service of Morning Prayer and at the end by Holy Eucharist.
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our Stewardship Carrying Forth our Sacred Heritage
Stewardship:
We offer our all so that
rlmreyes@gmail.com or Greg Troxell through the parish office or via email gtroxell@allsaintscarmel.org.
Parishioners sometimes ask how they Christ may change Altar Guild - Prepare the church can express their gratitude for the water into wine. altar for communion and tidy up wonderful experiences and many afterward. The schedule is flexible. blessings they’ve received because Contact Valerie Warren through the All Saints’ has been so much a part of church office. their lives. Here is an answer to their question. You can show your appreciation by providing financial support for All Saints’ future. A major gift or planned gift will carry forward our sacred heritage, celebrate our love of All Saints’, and glorify Christ. Your gift will help to insure that we continue to love and serve our members, missions, and the community well into the next century.
Welcoming Team - The team is in need of a new team leader as Bonnie Bufkin will be resuming her work with the Discipleship Commission. Lead the team that welcomes visitors and members on Sunday morning. Provide information about the upcoming events and help introduce people to other members and leaders after the services. Contact the office to learn more.
Many members and friends contribute regularly to the church’s annual budget and periodic special appeals. To meet our future needs, we also need to think in the longer term, considering major gifts for capital or current needs, or planned gifts in a will or living trust. Some members have already included All Saints’ in their estate plans.
All Saints' Gardens
Gifts may be designated to the Foundation Trust Fund or to the general investment fund. You may also designate a gift to support one of our areas of ministry or missions, or to a fund a specific need, such as caring for our buildings or grounds.
New Leadership for the Santa Lucia Commission
There remain opportunities for those who want to help plan projects related to continual design, improvement, maintenance of the gardens. Interested members should contact Greg Troxell or Fr. Rick by calling the church office.
Contact Fr. Rick, Ed Fincke, Nan Walker, or Al Alvarez (FTF board president) for further information.
After many years of heading this ministry group, Jim Shillinglaw is passing the leadership mantle to a new member. Happily for the ministry at Santa Lucia, Jim will continue to serve on the commission. We are pleased to welcome Susan Sonnthal as our new chairperson.
Opportunities to Serve
Centennial Luncheon Party
Are you looking for a way to express your talents, build new friendships, and serve others? Consider joining a ministry team or perhaps leading one. Here are some opportunities:
A joyful congregation celebrated our anniversary on August 26. Reservations for the luncheon were fully booked, and we regretted turning away a few people. The hall was filled with individuals whose history with the parish varied from less than two to more than fifty years. The speakers walked us through the decades, starting in 1912,
Festival Hospitality Team - Would you be willing to house a guest or two for the upcoming Festival of Christian Spirituality, September 28– 30? Please contact Robin Reyes via email at
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• Events and Classes
SEPTEMBER 2012 LITURGICAL READINGS September 2 14th Sunday after the Epiphany
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Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 Psalm 15 James 1:17-27 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
• Meetings
Sunday 8:00am 9:00am 9:30am 10:30am 10:30am 4:15pm 5:30pm
Holy Communion (Rite I) Nursery Care Adult Education Holy Communion Sunday School Evensong Rehearsal Choral Evensong & Reception
8:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:30am 10:30am 10:30am 11:45am
Holy Communion (Rite I) Nursery Care Music Rehearsal Adult Education Holy Communion Sunday School Drama Rehearsal
12:00pm
Choir Rehearsal
8:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:30am 10:30am 10:30am 11:30am
Holy Communion (Rite I) Nursery Care Music Rehearsal Adult Education Sunday School Holy Communion Youth Group
4:00pm
Palestrina Ensemble
5:30pm
Holy Communion
8:00am
Holy Communion (Rite I)
9:00am 9:00am 9:30am 10:30am 10:30am
Nursery Care Music Rehearsal Adult Education Sunday School Holy Communion
12:00pm
Choir Rehearsal
5:30pm
Holy Communion
Evensong Psalm 115 Revelation 5:1-14 Matthew 5:1-12
September 9 15th Sunday after the Epiphany
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Isaiah 35:4-7a Psalm 146 James 2:1-10, (11-13), 14-17 Mark 7:24-37
September 16 16th Sunday after the Epiphany
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Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 116:1-8 James 3:1-12 Mark 8:27-38
September 23 17th Sunday after the Epiphany
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Jeremiah 11:18-20 Psalm 54 James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a Mark 9:30-37
September 30 18th Sunday after the Epiphany
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Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 Psalm 19:7-14 James 5:13-20 Mark 9:38-50
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FESTIVAL OF CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY 8:00am
Holy Communion (Rite I)
9:00am 9:00am 9:30am
Nursery Care Music Rehearsal Adult Education
10:30am 10:30am
Sunday School Holy Communion
12:00pm
Choir Rehearsal
5:30pm
Holy Communion
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Monday Labor Day | Church Office Closed 10:00am
Outreach Commission Meeting
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Strategic Planning Committee
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Tuesday 1:00pm
Music at All Saints’ Planning Meeting
4:00pm
Center for Christian Transformation
5:00pm
Conversatio
10:00am
Buildings & Grounds Committee
4:00pm
Center for Christian Transformation
5:00pm
Conversatio
6:00pm
Book Club
4:00pm
Center for Christian Transformation
5:00pm
Conversatio
5:00pm
Finance Committee Meeting
4:00pm
Center for Christian Transformation
5:00pm
Conversatio
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10:30am
Bible Study
3:00pm
Liturgy Planning Meeting
5:30pm
Zumba
10:30am
Bible Study
4:00pm
The Friends of St. Benedict
5:30pm
Zumba
10:30am
Bible Study
3:00pm
Liturgy Planning Meeting
5:30pm
Zumba
10:30am
Bible Study
3:00pm
Liturgy Planning Meeting
5:30pm
Zumba
7:00pm
Vestry Meeting
Thursday
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All Saints’ Singers Rehearsal
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Choir Rehearsal
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3:30pm
All Saints’ Singers Rehearsal
7:00pm
Choir Rehearsal
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All Saints’ Singers Rehearsal
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Choir Rehearsal
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FESTIVAL OF CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY 3:30pm 7:00pm
All Saints’ Singers Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal
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Friday
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10:00pm
Clergy Leadership Book Study
12:00pm
Discipleship Commission
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10:00pm
Church Staff Team Day
7:00pm
Choir Rehearsal
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FESTIVAL OF CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY 4:00pm
I-Help
Saturday
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Strategic Planning All-Day Meeting
4:00pm
Liturgy Planning
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10:00am
Deanery Meeting
4:00pm
Liturgy Planning
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9:30am
Vestry Visitation Debrief Meeting
4:00pm
Liturgy Planning
9:00am
Alumnae Family Reunion at ASDS
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FESTIVAL OF CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY 4:00pm
Liturgy Planning
8:00pm
Music at All Saints’ Concert featuring: Todd Samra
Please find current updates to calendar events online at www.allsaintscarmel.org
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our Outreach All Saints' Food Pantry
The youth, chaperones, and staff members formed an intentional We serve others with Christian Community at SSP. It The food pantry is running smoothly. the compassion of was a community where everyone Hans Lehmann is making preparations Christ by offering accepted and respected each other for the loading and distribution of sustenance to and were committed to teamwork, about one hundred food boxes before those in need. participation, and building each Christmas. You can help if you can other up. The youth fasted from coordinate the donation of 100-150 electronics, caffeine and sugar in order to be matching boxes that are no more than 1-1.5 c.f. in healthy and available to participate in community size. Please speak to Hans if you have a source. life. Though they found it challenging, the youth His number is 831-624-0540. agreed at the end of the week that the lack of electronics helped them to connect with each In June we provided food bags to twenty-seven other and build meaningful friendships in a short households, helping seventy-nine people in total period of time. (twenty-eight children and ten seniors). Another twenty-six men were provided hospitality and Now that the mission trip is over, the team that lodging via our support of I-HELP. went is excited to continue to engage in service
Outreach:
The Sierra Service Project Three youth from All Saints’, and the youth director went to McDermitt, Nevada for a week with the diocesan middle school mission trip at the end of July. There were eight from the diocese who joined a group of thirty other youth from all over California and Washington, at the Sierra Service Project site on the Paiute Shoshone Reservation in McDermitt.
work at home, and to continue to live those values of intentional Christian community in the All Saints’ youth group.
The youth and chaperones worked on home repair projects: building wheel chair ramps, stairs, and painting. They got to use power tools, and they learned a lot about teamwork, construction, and helping others. They also learned something about the culture and tradition on the Paiute Shoshone Reservation, and got to participate in a circle dance, which is a sign of friendship. Page 10 September 2012 thePatter
Community - Continued from Page 7 and we ended with a look into the future. The and the tattooed tribes of Indonesia. meal, beverages, and cake were delicious and the decorations were lovely, but the friendships and Brimming with adventure, history, art, and no small amount of humor, IN THE FOOTSTEPS sweet memories were the best of all. OF MARCO POLO is a unique cinematic, live talkback and book signing experience In the Footsteps of Marco Polo that audiences will not soon forget. Some people dream big dreams. Only a few bold adventurers live them. Meet author, explorer and filmmaker Denis Belliveau on Wednesday September 19 at 7:00 PM in Coast Hall at All Saints’ Day School. Following the presentation of his Emmy nominated PBS documentary, “In the Footsteps of Marco Polo,” Denis will host a Q & A session. Equal parts travelogue, adventure story, history trek and buddy movie, the film chronicles Belliveau and fellow explorer Francis O’Donnell’s two year odyssey retracing Marco Polo’s entire 25,000 mile, land-and-sea route from Venice to China and back. Relive the highs and lows as they venture on foot, horseback, camelback, in jeeps and trucks and boats and trains, surviving deadly firefights and capture in Afghanistan, the forbidding sands of the Taklamakan Desert and numerous interrogations from authorities threatening to derail their plans. Listen as Marco Polo’s world comes to life through ancient lands and cultures, from the timeless camel caravans on the famed Silk Road to the expert horsemen of Mongolia BOOK CLUB (Continued)
we might more readily exercise our own right hemispheric circuitry with the intention of helping This book shares her unique perspective all human beings become more humane. She on the brain and its capacity for recovery. believes the more time spent running our deep ‘inner peace’ circuitry, the more peace we will Taylor shares her recommendation for recovery and project into the world—and ultimately the more the insight she gained into the unique functions of peace we’ll have on this planet. the right and left halves of her brain. Not only does the book help others to rebuild their brains from The All Saints’ Book Club regularly meets in the church trauma but helps those of us with normal brains library the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. better understand how we can “tend the garden of The review leader/presenter brings lettuce for a salad, and our minds” to maximize our quality of life. the other participants bring something to add to the salad or food to share. Through Taylor’s example, she teaches us how thePatter September 2012 Page 11
All Saints' Youth Ministry News Robin Denney All Saints’ is launching a bigger and better youth program, starting October 6! We will be having a weekly bible study for youth grades 6-12 at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings. We will then have an activity and discussion based program for Junior High youth every Sunday 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. and a program for High School youth which meets on a weekday. Families with youth will receive a packet of information in the mail in September. To learn more about our youth ministry or any of the opportunities below, please contact Robin Denney at redenney@gmail.com or 805-835-8538.
Upcoming Youth Events
Youth and Family Service Day On August 18, ten youth and adults from All Saints’ participated in the Youth and Family Service Day at Dorothy’s Kitchen, Salinas. We cooked and served a spaghetti lunch for about 150 people. Most of the participants had done a service day at Dorothy’s Kitchen before, and were excited to be back. It is a blessing, a challenge, and an opportunity to learn and grow in faith, each time we step out beyond our comfort zone to both serve and get to know the hungry people in our communities.
A special thank you to all the participants, and Youth Group: September 2, September 16, to those who bought groceries! October: every Sunday. The service day for September will be helping out with the Festival of Christian Spirituality at All Saints’, September 27-30. If you are interested in helping, contact Robin Reyes: rlmreyes@me.com.
Whale Watching! Youth grades 6 through 12 October 13, 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. Cost: Free! RSVP to Robin: redenney@gmail.com Youth Diocesan Camping Trip: October 19-21. We will leave after school on October 19th. Invite your friends! RSVP to Robin: redenney@gmail. com Hunger Games Event! November 8-9. Youth from the Day School, the community, and the Diocese are invited to join us! RSVP to Robin: redenney@gmail.com.
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In October, the service day has been replaced by the diocesan youth camping trip October 19-21, in Big Sur.
South Sudan Mission Trip Robin Denney, our youth leader and former missionary to South Sudan, will be traveling to South Sudan in September for three weeks. She will be visiting several dioceses in Western Equatoria State, and putting on an agriculture workshop with pastors in the Ezo diocese who have recently returned to their land after four years of displacement from attacks by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). Robin would appreciate your prayers for a safe and fruitful journey, and for the people of Sudan and South Sudan.
the Vestry of All Saints' Vestry Liaisons • Worship: Harrison Shields • Community: Bill Mattmiller • Discipleship: Mike Carter • Stewardship: Allan Groves • Outreach: Nancy Jones • Buildings and Grounds: Mike Carter and Ed Childs • Strategic Planning: Ed Fincke • Finances: Nan Walker (chair), Ed Fincke, and Dave McClendon
Ed Finke
Nan Walker
Nancy Jones
Allan Groves
Michael Carter
Dave McClendon
Bill Mattmiller
Harrison Shields
Ed Childs
Jackie Graham
Marcia Jeiroudi
Fr. Rick Matters
Officers of the Church • • • • •
Fr. Rick Matters, Rector Jackie Graham, Treasurer Marcia Jeiroudi, Clerk of the Vestry Ed Fincke, Senior Warden Nan Walker, Junior Warden
the Business
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At the August vestry meeting we approved establishing a Parish Mission Council for the purpose of coordinating and mutually supporting the ministries of our church and five missions. The conversations held at the council might also help us share resources, as well as clarify God’s purpose for our different organizations. This decision recognizes that we have been serving as both a church located in Carmel-by-the-Sea and a parish with several missions in various locations. The council is a ministry board, and not a governing entity. The vestry also received a thorough report by the Buildings and Grounds Committee on their process of receiving bids and refining the scope and work needed to repair the balcony and make it safer. This balcony, on the south side of the church building, leaks into the storage room below, is constructed of aging wood, and has a rail height that does not meet current safety standards. With the strong recommendation of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, the
vestry approved this project at a fixed price contract of $94,560. Recognizing that we recently held a successful capital fund drive for the kitchen and earlier this year solicited funds to fully fund our ministries, the vestry decided to allocate funds for this balcony project from the vestry designated funds. The vestry voted to receive another gift from the estate of Mark Adams. This proposed gift is a rose window, and will need to be installed in the chapel (although it is significantly larger than the current north window in the chapel), or somewhere else. If, in the future, we build a new hall opening into the courtyard outside the church, the rose window could enhance its beauty. Chris Winfield, a local gallery owner who is representing the estate of Mark Adams, says that it is a gift to have both the baptistery and Resurrection tapestry in Carmel, and it would be even more significant to our city to have all three works of art by Mr. Adams at All Saints’. The rose window will be stored on campus. thePatter September 2012 Page 13
The Gift of Poverty and Abundance When we separate the one divine gift of poverty and abundance, our life is fragmented and we become distracted and anxious. When we lose touch with the simplicity and satisfaction of true poverty and true abundance, we find it difficult to respond to the needs of others. Jesus is the perfect example of the reconciliation and integration of poverty and abundance. He possessed everything, but owned only one coat. With the poverty of a few loaves he fed many, and in the poverty of his broken body he continues to feed the world.
Friday, September 7 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Learn more: www.goodshepherdcorral.org
All Saints’ Artists Unite! There are many artists in our community actively working in every medium from poetry to music to dance to painting. And we are beginning to work together for fellowship as well as mutual support and encouragement, and the sharing new ideas. Join with other artists and help shape this All Saints’ artist community with your creativity and dreams. To get involved or to ask questions, contact Marcia Jeiroudi at mojeiroudi@gmail.com. Page 14 September 2012 thePatter
All Saints’ Episcopal Parish www.allsaintscarmel.org. information@allsaintscarmel.org Office Hours: Monday—Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. – noon All Saints’ Episcopal Church
All Saints’ Episcopal Day School
Epiphany Lutheran & Episcopal Church
Santa Lucia Chapel & Campground, Big Sur
Ninth and Dolores PO Box 1296 Carmel, CA 93921
8060 Carmel Valley Road Carmel, CA 93923
425 Carmel Avenue Marina, CA 93933
PO Box 1296 Carmel, CA 93921
Phone: 831-624-9171 www.asds.org
Phone: 831-384-6323 www.epiphanymarina.org
Phone: 831-624-3883 www.allsaintscarmel.org
Phone: 831-624-3883 Fax: 831-624-1459 www.allsaintscarmel.org
PARISH LEADERSHIP Clergy
Vestry
Commission Chairs and Ministry Leaders
Senior Warden Ed Fincke (2013)
Deacon The Rev. James Booth
Junior Warden Nan Walker (2013)
Missioner The Rev. Jon Perez, Epiphany
Allan Groves Nancy Jones
(2012)
Deacon The Rev. Joan Anderson, Epiphany
Mike Carter
(2013)
Assisting Priests The Rev. Holly Hudson-Louis The Rev. Cynthia Spencer
Ed Childs
Parish Staff
Treasurer Jackie Graham
Gardener Pedro Cabrera Sexton Raul Garcia
Altar Flowers Mila Murphy
Dave McClendon
(2015)
(2013) (2015)
Harrison Shields
(2015)
Clerk Marcia Jeiroudi
Youth Leader Robin Denney
Committees of the Vestry, Liaisons
Nursery Maria Medina
Buildings & Grounds Mike Carter
Director of Music Dr. Todd Samra
Finance Nan Walker
Parish Administrator Greg Troxell
Human Resources Dave McClendon
Organist Richard Wilson
Strategic Planning Ed Fincke
Parish Office Volunteers
Investment Committee / FTF Al Alvarez
Marcia Jeiroudi Jim & Izzi Shillinglaw Dave McClendon
Sunday Morning Adult Education The Rev. Rick Matters
Altar Guild Valerie Warren
(2012)
Bill Mattmiller
Greg Troxell
Worship
Rector The Rev. Richard Matters
Parish Contractors
Bookkeeper Lin Sponsler Campground Caretaker Duane Fissell
Stewardship
Acolytes Robin Denney
Ministry Discernment Greg Troxell
Band Dr. Todd Samra
2012 Pledge Team Nan Walker
Drama Troupe Nancy Bernhard
Endowment Ministry Allan Groves
Ushers Bill Mattmiller & Mike Raggett Wedding Coordinators Diane Ellis & Elaine Stanton
Community Caring Ministries Robin Reyes Prayer Team Izzi Shillinglaw Eucharistic Visitors The Rev. Rick Matters Welcoming & Newcomers Bonnie Bufkin Memorial Teas Gwynn Romano
Outreach Food Pantry Rosemary Smith I-Help Hans Lehmann Aliceon Jones Santa Lucia Campground Susan Sonthal & Izzi Shillinglaw St. Patrick’s, Haiti Rosemary Smith Epiphany Church, Marina The Rev. Joan Anderson All Saints’ Day School TBD
Book Club Kathy Nielsen
Discipleship The Friends of St. Benedict Bill Reed Godly Play Tracy Haack Library Claudia Ward Festival of Christian Spirituality The Rev. Rick Matters Wednesday Bible Study
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All Saints’ Mission:
Disciples Glorifying Christ and Serving Others
All Saints’ Vision:
By God’s grace and mandate, our future honors and carries forward the sacred heritage of All Saints’ Parish. We are called to be a diverse community filled with vitality and enthusiasm that celebrates together around the wellspring of Holy Communion, in order to be refreshed and equipped by the Holy Spirit. Living God’s future today, we attract more and more people of all ages into our fellowship of love and Christian formation. From this place we send forth members and establish missions that glorify Christ, serve others, and offer God’s hope to the world. Phone: 831-624-3883
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