All Saints' Episcopal Church and Day School in Phoenix, Arizona

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, November 7, 2009 What can you look forward to? An out-of-this-world dinner, the most heavenly music on earth--including the All Saints’ Choristers and Senior Choir, “Shots in the Dark” (tasty libations), A “Once-in-a-Blue Moon” silent auction, and a chance to support our fine music program. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Lots of opportunities—big and small—to get involved with the event. Contact Sue Frome 602.265.6399 or email suefrome@cox.net

NEW! All Saints’ Summer Family Movie Nights in Manning Hall Saturday, June 27, 6:30-9pm featuring the movie, Ratatouille and Saturday, July 25, 6:30-9pm featuring the movie, Cars. Bring your own popcorn, water, soda, candy, and blanket(s) or lawn chair. Tell your friends and neighbors… all are welcome!

Prep for the General Convention On Tuesday, June 23 there will be a chance to speak with the Diocese of Arizona General Convention Deputation. Most of the deputation will be present at Trinity Cathedral, Phoenix. The meeting will begin at 6:30pm and is expected to end by 9pm. General Convention, which occurs once every three years, and is the governing body of the Episcopal Church will be held this year in Anaheim, Calif., July 8-17.

Jesus in Tibet: A Special Presentation Tuesday, June 23 at 7:30pm in Manning Hall Michael Roach grew up in All Saints' Church as a boy and then spent 20 years in a Tibetan Buddhist Monastery. During this time he discovered how the teachings of Christ had reached Tibet over a thousand years ago, and become an important part of the Tibet's great wisdom tradition. At 7:30pm on Tuesday night, June 23, he will be talking at All Saints' about what we can learn from these long-lost cousins of Christian family to deepen our own practice, from his new book published by the Church's Seabury Press.

Alcoholics Anonymous at All Saints’ (AA @ AS) The Vestry has approved the establishment of an Alcoholics Anonymous group for All Saints’ parishioners. The meetings will be held at the Youth House every Tuesday at 7pm beginning Tuesday, June 23. If you have any questions, connect on Sunday with the “ever anonymous” Tom Fortner or Andrew Hatton or just leave a message for either at the Church Office.

Church Office Summer Hours Starting Tuesday, May 26 running through Tuesday, September 8. Mon-Thu: 9am-4pm; Fri: 9am-12noon

Saturday 5pm Eucharist is now held in our own Chapel of the Holy Innocents. This will provide a more intimate setting for the service and save air conditioning costs as well.

EVENING PRAYER is on hiatus for the summer, but resumes at 5:30pm on Tuesday, September 8 in the Chapel of the Holy Innocents.

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION will move from 8am to 9am starting on July 5, still in the Day School Library.

The dedication of the Legacy Circle sculpture begins our work to honor the dreams of our founders by building an endowment to sustain our financial foundation for generations to come. Please consider including All Saints' in your will or trust to ensure that our future is secure. Please call Shelley Dudley at 602-279-5539 or sdudley@allsaints.org for information.

Chalice Ministers The responsibility is to serve as a Chalice Bearer (serving people with the wine from the chalice during the Eucharist) at the various services on Saturday and Sunday as scheduled. The schedule is published for 3 to 5 months at a time, and volunteers can indicate their availability in advance. Individuals are generally asked to serve two to three times a month -- depending on need. Other Chalice Bearers are happy to switch assignments when a conflict arises. Grant Washburn will do orientation and training for any volunteers at their convenience. Interested people contact Grant Washburn at 623-215-7849 or gwashburn2@cox.net.

Greeters

If you would like to spend a half hour or so between 8:30 and 10:00 am on Sunday mornings welcoming old friends and new, please join our greeters at the welcome tent. You can greet as often or as little as you like. For more information, please call Diana

Hayward-Butt 602-265-8235 or dhb217@aim.com.

Volunteers to Help at Coffee Hour Every Sunday morning is a time of fellowship and gathering, but we need your help. Whether you can help just at Coffee Hour after church itself, before during set-up or afterwards for clean up, your willing smile and "hands" help make for lighter work. It's fun and a great way to connect with others here at All Saints'. Sign up during Coffee Hour or contact Ken Luk or Virginia Anders for more information.