All Things, All Saints'
March 28 2024
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RAIN OR SHINE!
While the forecast may predict RAIN, we predict that
Jesus will be in the House!
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DON'T WORRY!
7am is moved to the Church
9am is moved the Carlozzi Gymnasium
at the Day School
11am will remain in the Church
We've got you "covered,"
so can enjoy Easter Worship!
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Holy Week & Easter 2024
Maundy Thursday, March 28
7:00pm Celebration of the Holy Eucharist, the Last Supper, the Foot-washing, Stripping of the Altar,
with incense and the Choir of All Saints’ in the Church
This year, everyone is invited to experience the foot-washing
if they are interested.
8:15pm The Watch in the Chapel
one hour of silent, centering prayer following the main service.
“Could you not stay awake with me for even one hour?
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Good Friday, March 29
12:00pm Stations of the Cross & Choral Devotional
in the Church
7:00pm
The Liturgy of Good Friday and Veneration of the Cross
in the Church
Easter Eve, Saturday, March 30
6:48pm (SUNSET) The Great Vigil
with the First Eucharist of Easter
with incense and the Choir of All Saints’ in the Church
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Easter Day, Sunday, March 31
7:00am Easter Eucharist in the Church
9:00am Easter Eucharist
in the Carlozzi Gymnasium at the Day School
Traditional Easter Egg Hunt following the service
details tbd
11:00am Festival Easter Eucharist in the Church
No incense at any Easter Day service.
Nursery Care available at the 9:00am & 11:00am services
If, by reason of illness or infirmity, you would like to receive
your Easter season Communion at home, in the hospital,
or in a nursing care facility; please notify the Church Office at 602.279.5539.
NOTE:
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
ON GOOD FRIDAY AT 12noon, PLUS
MONDAY, APRIL 1 THROUGH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3
No 12pm Service on Wednesday, April 3
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A Reflection from Deacon Lucian |
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I am always surprised by how surprised I am when the future is a surprise I never expected.
The disciples may have felt the same way. They didn’t expect the Messiah would come in their lifetimes. And if He did come, they certainly didn’t expect to meet Him or become His closest friends. Or to witness His miracles with their own eyes. Or to be transformed by His teaching. Or to be told that Jesus would be put to death, and that they would become His Apostles who would spread His Gospel throughout the known world.
But of all these surprises, there was one surprise that outdid them all. And none of the disciples saw this one coming: their dead Messiah would become their risen Lord. The tomb where they had sealed Jesus in for three days would be opened, and two angels would stand next to it, announcing His resurrection. And afterwards, Jesus would appear to his disciples and give them the Great Commission to tell the whole world the most wonderful and astonishing news of all: Death has been conquered. Death is now the doorway into eternal life. There is a future beyond this present reality, and Jesus is welcoming all of us into it.
Think about how this truth changes your perspective on life. Life doesn’t have to be a game clock winding down to the final buzzer. It’s never game over, because the clock keeps ticking. Forever. And much to our surprise, we are all on the same team. There are no losers because our shared life never ends. So there is always hope. There is always the next moment to love one another and to love God. We are citizens of an eternal Kingdom.
Given all this, does it really matter whether or not you won the last argument, or your spouse did? Does it really matter that someone else is stronger or prettier or richer or healthier or more popular than you are? Do you really need that next thing you are sure will bring you happiness? The resurrection has already given us everything. Since we will live forever, what can anyone do to us? What can anyone take from us that God cannot give back to us a million times over?
When my wife reads this column, she will likely roll her eyes and say: “Then why do you still worry? Why aren’t you perfectly content all the time?” Uh, yeah. About that. It turns out that despite my best efforts and my seminary degree and my ordination and everything else, I am an imperfect human being. I sometimes doubt the good things God gives me. Which is why I need Jesus. And the Holy Spirit. And other people who will walk alongside me as I walk alongside them. Perhaps you can relate?
The Resurrection is the single best thing that ever happened to humanity. It tells us that we will not stay in these imperfect bodies as imperfect souls. Instead, we will be changed in an instant into glorious beings who will live forever with our God and with each other. That is exceedingly Good News. Happy Easter!
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NEXT LIVESTREAM
EASTER DAY IN THE CHURCH
Sunday, MARCH 31 at 11am
Sermons are recorded & posted mid-week
& our Eblast (scroll down).
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WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Resumes Weekend of April 6-7
HOLY EUCHARIST
SATURDAY 5PM [Chapel]
SUNDAY 8AM [Church]
SUNDAY 10AM [Church]
WEDNESDAY 12PM [Chapel]
note: no Wed 12pm service on April 3
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The Deacon’s Bible Study
Save the Dates: April 9 & 23, May 7 & 21.
We are moving onto the Book of Job. The morning edition is 10:30am in the Urbano Library for those who are available to meet in person. The evening session is at 7pm on Zoom. Questions or to get Zoom links? contact Deacon Patrice palshatti@allsaintsoncentral.org.
All Saints' Episcopal Day School Interfaith Conversation
Our final Interfaith Conversation of the year is Wednesday, April 17, at 8:00 a.m. in St. Barbara I&II (at the Church). We are thrilled to welcome back our panel of six speakers representing the Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic, Judaic, Christian, and Sikh faiths. Each of our panelists will share their thoughts and answer questions around this topic: What spring holiday or celebration does your religion practice, and why is it important to your faith?
In our community, every individual is celebrated, embraced, and belongs. Diversity and inclusion are guided by our Episcopal ethos, and we value the opportunities for dialogue and growth with events such as our Interfaith Conversations. We hope you will join us for this important conversation.
All Saints’ Religion Teacher
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VIRTUAL WOMEN'S BREAKFAST WEEKLY ON ZOOM
All women are invited every Friday at 9:30am on Zoom.
Or, by going to
Meeting ID: 815 7132 4921
Passcode: 621441
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VIRTUAL MEN'S BREAKFAST
WEEKLY ON ZOOM
All men are invited every Thursday at 8am on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 851 1860 4653
Passcode: 379009
Questions: contact Tom Walker
Cell: 602-330-4687 text/talk
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Next Women's In-Person Breakfast
Wednesday, April 10: Joe's Diner at 4515 North 7th Avenue
Caring Crafters
Thursday, April 18
4:00pm at Panera Bread (20th St. South of Camelback)
Attention Young Adults
Check out the latest from the PEREGRINO's
Learn about upcoming events, just
Next Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, April 3
in the Urbano Library
“Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver
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The Women of Perryville Art Show
"Straight from the Heart"
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Saint Barbara Gallery Hours
Easter Sunday from 8am-1pm
and by appointment by calling Lori Brooks in the church office
The Art will be on display through April 28th
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PALM SUNDAY
SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2024
10am SERVICE
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PALM SUNDAY
SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2024
10am SERMON
FR. PERRY PAULEY
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OUR PARISH FAMILY
This week, we pray for our beloved friends and family who have died.
May their souls and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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A HUGE THANK YOU
to everyone who has sent in their pledge. It really means so much, especially now.
Three Ways to Keep Current:
1. Sending your personal check to: All Saints' Church, 6300 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012
2. Use your bank's
online bill-pay
3. Through our secure, online system, REALM.
Call the Church Office and we can walk you through the process easily.
Christina Berlinger is our Director of Finance. She is in the office Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
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PREPARE FOR SUNDAY
to view this week's readings and commentaries from Church Publishing.
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Need a Nametag for church?
or at the Church Office.
We want everyone at All Saints' to know your name.
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A snapshot of parish life.
Check it out.
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Don’t Forget to Take the (Tuition) Tax Credit!
Did you know that under Arizona law, both individuals and corporations get a dollar-for-dollar credit on their taxes for contributions made to non-profit school tuition organizations or STOs? For individual contributions, All Saints’ partners with the Arizona Episcopal Schools Foundation (AESF). Gifts made to AESF directly support our Indexed Tuition Program, making a substantial impact on our entire school community.
So what does this mean? How can you participate in the Tuition Tax Credit Program? Watch this helpful video to learn more. Still have questions? We are here to help! Please feel free to contact Wendy Granier.
The deadline to designate your 2023 tax dollars is April 15, 2024.
All Saints’ Legacy Circle
Now is a good time to reflect on the many blessings God has given us, making it also a very good time to ensure that our wills are up-to-date, and our affairs are in order. We encourage you to consider remembering All Saints’ Church in your Estate plans, by joining our Legacy Circle. The process is simple. Please contact Lori Brooks in
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Just remember, when all else fails, SEMPER GUMBY. Thank you for your understanding with our venue changes for the weather.
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Thank you for allowing ALL SAINTS' to be your source for meaningful worship and an ever-present light of Christ in the world -- wherever you may be. May God bless you.
Faithfully yours,
Nanette Kryske Towsley
Your Director of Communications
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