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Saints Alive! All Saints’ Episcopal Church 121 North Main Street, Attleboro, MA 02703 508-222-2233 October 2013

Mission Statement

We are one with the Spirit, We are one with the Lord,

We are a renewed community of Faith

A nurturing family called to share the Lord’s message of Love, Compassion, and

Peace

With Words: Reflecting on God Together When the church gathers together, we use lots of words: words addressed to God, words in response to God, words about God. These words reflect and create our understandings of who God is acting in the world and in our lives. We need these words because these words enable us to enter into deeper relationship with God. Certainly words aren’t all we need – we also need silence to listen, we need music to feel, we need the symbols of bread and wine and water and oil to touch – but words are essential.

Often our words to and about God reflect our life experiences, both individually and shared. For example, someone who has suffered the loss of a spouse or a child, or someone who has known the joy of healing, may come to understand God and God’s activity in the world through this life experience. When we share with each other our understandings of who God is in our own life, we’re not only expressing our own experience. We’re also contributing to developing a community’s shared understanding of God, an understanding that can be shared with other communities of people. So I wonder, what words are spoken at All Saints’ about God, to God, in response to God? What are your words? What are our words? May we allow our community of faith to be a space and place of speaking and sharing God.

In peace,

Meghan+

Table of Contents From Our Priest-in-Charge 1 From Our Co-Wardens 2 Christian Education 3 Birthdays 3 One Family News 4 Vestry Minutes 5 Christmas Fair 7 Blessing of the Animals 8 Fall-Winter Events List 8 Prayer List 9 Directory Update 9 Contact Information 10 Ministry Opportunities 11 Calendar 12

All Saints’ Leadership Co-Wardens

Marian Cote’ & Lyn Darling

Clerk Martha Lingard

Treasurer

Evelyn Sanford

Vestry Members Judy Little

Richard DeCusati Barbara Boynton

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Join us for Prayer & Praise on

Thursday evenings from 7-9PM.

Small-group Worship in a

relaxed setting.

This fall we are discussing the Beatitudes.

Led by Deacon Ron Tibbetts.

Thursday evenings, 7-9PM, in our Library (downstairs)

Co-Wardens’ Report Our work continues on our building as we prepare for the cold weather ahead. We have a plumber and electrician who both have a great deal of experience working on older churches and rectories who will be helping us with the heating system and new thermostats. We are moving forward as their schedules permit, but we have faith that we will be warm this winter! In addition, the work on the front doors has re-started after our contractor recovered from an unexpected illness. Mr. Paltrineri is an artisan but he is also 76, so we continue to be patient and hope for both his complete recovery and the completion of our glorious entrance. The One Family ministry continues as we reach out to families in need. On Saturday, September 28th, we welcomed 66 girls and boys and their parents and grandparents. This is 22 more people than came in July or 50% increase! Our next One Family is November 23rd. Come and share your time and talents and you will be surprised at the rewards you reap.

Lyn & Marian

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We are very excited to have four young people in our Confirmation Class this year. Currently they are learning about our parish through their help at the yard sale, Christmas fair, and other service activities within the church. We look forward to being a part of all they will be learning and also to being open to all we will be learning from them.

Godly Play classes for the younger set will focus on the story of Joseph and his wonderful coat, Moses and the Ten Commandments, and Jonah and his travels with a whale. Classes take place during the 10AM service. Nursery care is available every Sunday morning as well.

Marian Cote’ Sunday school Coordinator

 

Yvonne’s Attic, one of our most popular Christmas Fair Rooms, needs your gently used pots and pans, cutlery, dishes and glassware, paintings, lamps, objets d’art, costume jewelry, games, holiday decorations and ????. Please no electronics, clothing, televisions, tires. Small, working appliances are ok.

Books – hardcover and paperback, adult and children, are needed for our Book Room. You can drop off your donations on Sunday mornings before or after morning Liturgy. Or call the Church Office at 508 222-2233 to make arrangements for weekday drop off.

October 9 – John Kull October 12 – Matthew Scott

October 22 – Beryl Swiatkowski October 25 – Maria Ehlen

October 25 – Mary Reynolds November 9 – Pat Westcott

November 13 – Jeffrey Dykas November 16 – Lyn Darling

November 19 – Barbara Boynton November 22 – Anna Fortune

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One Family News

Upcoming One Family events: Saturdays,

November 23rd January 25th

9 -11AM in the Undercroft.

Mark your calendars!

Each event features a breakfast buffet and an activity for children and families.

Painted Faces, Smiling Faces!

On Saturday, September 28th, One Family welcomed over sixty people to the All Saints’ Undercroft for breakfast, crafts, fellowship and fun. We’ll let these photos tell the story!

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All Saints Episcopal Church

Vestry Meeting Minutes August 20, 2013

Present: Rev. Meghan Sweeney, Rev. Billie Mae Gordon, Barbara Boynton, Marian Coté, Lyn Darling, Richard DeCusati, Judy Little, Martha Lingard, Evelyn Sanford. The meeting began at 7:00 with opening prayer led by Rev. Meghan. Minutes: The minutes from the June 18, 2013 were reviewed and corrected. Barbara moved to accept the corrected minutes; Lyn 2nd. The motion carried. Announcements:

• Rev. Meghan provided the dates for the Vestry Meetings for 2013– 2014. Lyn mentioned that the Finance Committee would meet at 5:30 on the same dates.

• Marian announced Welcome Back Sunday will be celebrated with Make-Your-Own Sundaes on September 8, 2013.

• Evelyn announced the Yard Sale will be September 21, 2013 and the Christmas Fair will be November 9, 2013. The yard sale will include books, ‘Yvonne’s room’, bake sale, raffles, a children’s activity, lunch and more! The Boy Scouts will help with the set up and take down.

• Rev. Meghan advised that the first meeting for the parishes participating in the Hartford Institute study is scheduled for September 21, 2013. As this conflicts with our yard sale, we will not be attending. She also mentioned that the fall Diocesan Resource Day is scheduled for September 28, 2013, which conflicts with One Family. Rev. Meghan will attend part of both of these events.

• Rev. Meghan reminded us the Vestry retreat is scheduled for September 29, 2013 and will be held at the Darling’s home. Helen Netos will be the facilitator.

Discussion: Doors: Judy advised that Peter is still not well, but Ralph is back to work. They are hoping to complete the frame and sill work by the end of September so the building will be sealed up tight before the cold weather moves in. Lyn mentioned that the eyes to hold the hooks that allow the doors to be left open are missing. There was discussion regarding other methods to hold the doors open, but it appears the hooks are the best solution. Judy will speak with Peter about this. VPOD* Schedule: The schedule for October and November was circulated so we could sign up. Not all Sundays were filled so Rev. Meghan will email the schedule to the vestry to provide the opportunity to view calendars and then the schedule will be finalized. CORI Policy: The Diocese requires each parish to have a policy regarding Safe Church and CORI checks. Rev. Meghan distributed CORI policy guidelines for review. After discussion Lyn moved to accept the guidelines as presented. The motion was seconded by Marian and passed unanimously. Reports: Treasurer’s Report: Evelyn presented the Treasurer’s Report, reflecting balances through July 31, 2013. Rich moved to accept the report as presented and Barbara 2nd. The motion carried. Also distributed was the listing of grants, including expenses paid and balances. *Vestry Person of the Day

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Rev. Meghan requested that the report showing the budget compared to actual be included in the future. Warden’s Reports: Lyn reviewed the status of the Green Grant. The whole grant, $10,000, will need to be spent by 12/31/13. The plan is to address the boilers and thermostats, including the electrical work. It is expected that the work will exceed the grant monies and the expectation is that the parish will fund some of the repairs. Marian commented that all work required by the health department has been completed. Additionally the window in the bride’s bathroom has been repaired, the cleaning of the pew cushions is almost complete and the repair of the kneelers is in progress. Clergy Reports: Rev. Billie Mae continues visitation to home bound parishioners on a regular basis. Barbara was acknowledged and thanked for sending get-well notes, birthday wishes and just hello notes to parishioners. Rev. Meghan announced that there would be a confirmation class this year and she is working on the details. She and Marian attended a Diocesan Sunday school workshop today and came back with some great tips for positivity. One suggestion is to welcome parishioners who may have been away for a while with ‘Welcome, it is nice to see you’. Another, ‘attitude with gratitude’ is a reminder to be grateful for what we have; not focusing on what we don’t have. There was discussion regarding the pros and cons of 9AM services in the summer months. No decision was made on what will happen to the schedule next year and this will be discussed again in the future. Rev. Meghan will be scheduling a men’s breakfast every other month. There would not be an agenda, but just an opportunity for the men to get together for discussion. Other Business: Rev. Bille Mae suggested an emergency call list for parishioners, which would be only used if a parishioner became ill while in the building. There will be an article in the newsletter about this and forms will be made available in the future. Rich announced that he will be painting the outside railings. Closing prayer was led by Rev. Billie Mae. The meeting adjourned at 9PM.

Respectfully submitted, Martha Lingard, Clerk

Today, more than ever before, life must be characterized by a sense of Universal responsibility, not only nation to nation and human to human, but also human to other forms of life. Tenzin Gyatso, The 14th Dalai Lama

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Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.

A. A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh

All Saints ’ Chris tmas Fair

Saturday, November 9th 9AM – 2PM

Fair Meet ing

Our Christmas Fair Committee has met twice, craft workshops are scheduled (see below), lots of great raffles are in the works, and we’re all looking forward to the upcoming Christmas Fair.

Lyn Darling is accepting donations for the very popular Money Wreath for the Raffle – we’re hoping to collect $300! This is always the biggest raffle money maker. Other raffles: Dog Basket, $100 Scratch Ticket Wreath, Red & White Wine Basket, American Girl Doll & Book, Vera Bradley Basket, Breakfast Basket, Coffee Basket, Pasta Basket, Bird Lovers Basket, Kindle Paperwhite, Radio Flyer Wagon and more! We’ll have around twenty raffle items this year and tickets will sell for $1 each/6 for $5 or $2 each/6 for $10 depending on the value of the raffle item. If you want tickets to sell prior to the fair, speak to Evelyn.

Upcoming Craft Workshops (bring your glue gun and scissors): Saturday, October 5th 10AM in the Library

Saturday, October 12th 10AM in the Library Saturday, October 26th 10AM in the Library

We may schedule more craft times on weekday afternoons – check your weekly email update.

Guests at our Christmas Fair can shop in Yvonne’s Attic and the Book Room, enjoy cookies, muffins and other sweets from our Bake Table, sip free coffee, tea and cider in our Café’ visit our Knitted Goods, Crafts, and Jewelry Tables, and from 11AM to 1PM purchase a meatball sub lunch. The City Health Nurse will offer free flu shots. And some of our favorite Vendors will be selling their wares. Watch for fair news and updates in the weekly bulletin and weekly email update. Sign up sheets will be out during Coffee Hour in Parish Hall beginning on Sunday, October 13th. Please be thinking about what you can do to help make this year’s Christmas Fair a memorable day!

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Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit;

For you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth. Keep us, O Lord, as the apple of your eye; Hide us under the shadow of your wings.

BCP, page 132

Fall-Winter Events – Quick List!

October 6: Celebration of St. Francis of Assisi/Blessing of the Animals October 12: Creation Care Conference – Investments & the Church October 20: Attleboro Crop Walk October 27: Celebration of All Saints and All Souls / Wear your

Halloween Costume to Church or Come as Your Favorite Saint November 2: Diocesan Convention November 9: Christmas Fair November 23: One Family, A Mission of Unity December 1: Make your own Advent Candle Wreath after Church December 8: Celebration of St. Nicholas Day December 24: Christmas Eve January 20: Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Worship Service

We’ll celebrate God’s gift of animal companionship in our lives by blessing our beloved creatures, great and small,

on Sunday, October 6th during morning liturgy.

Bring your pet, or a picture of your pet, or your stuffed animal to church – You

and your pet will receive a blessing.

All Saints’ Fall Yard Sale on Saturday, September 21st was FANTASTIC!.

The weather was beautiful, we had great fun being together, and we raised $675!

Thanks to everyone who helped!

The ministry of stewardship is rooted in the understanding that the entirety of our life is a gift from God. The most precious gift is God’s self-gift, the person of Jesus Christ who came so that we may know life abundant.

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Please pray for those on our prayer list: Bobby, Chrissy, Alec, Phillip, Terry, the Juaire family, Norma & Bill, Mel, Jim, Al & Cindy, Aaron, Bishop Tom, Bishop Gayle, Judith, Matthew, Pat & Tom, Ruth, Amber & Mary, Peter, Jane, Phillip Lyons, Jane-Ann & Lisa, Carol, Dave, and Anonymous.

We also remember and pray for all our men and women in the military and for those who strive for justice and peace throughout the world.

If you would like to add someone to the Prayer List, please contact the Church Office at 508 222-2233 or secretary2@verizon.net.

Directory Update Form

Your Name(s)__________________________________________________

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Address______________________________________________________

City___________________________State______Zip__________________

Phone________________________________________________________

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Email_________________________________________________________

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It’s OK to list this information in our Church Directory – please initial________

Clip & drop in Offering Plate or mail to Church Office.

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IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION Priest- in-Charge: The Rev. Meghan Sweeney (857) 225-0243 cell

E-mail: meghantsweeney@gmail.com Pastoral Associate: The Rev. Billie Mae Gordon (617) 584-2737 cell

(508) 923-6953 home E-mail: Biliegordon@verizon.net Deacon: The Rev. Ron Tibbetts (774) 210-0284 cell

(508) 695-2225 home E-mail: rontibbetts@yahoo.com

Co-Wardens: Lyn Darling (508) 222-4900 E-mail: l.darling@comcast.net Marian Cote’ (508) 223-1891

Email: mar2cole@yahoo.com Secretary: Robin Miller (508) 222-2233

E-mail: secretary2@verizon.net

Our Fuel Fund jug is in the

Sanctuary. Your contributions will help us

stay warm this winter!

A Prayer Attributed to Saint Francis Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is hatred, let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

BCP, page 833

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ONGOING ALL SAINTS’ MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

Acolytes We are thankful for our acolytes, including crucifiers, who assist at the altar on Sunday mornings. If you have a child in 6th grade or older, he/she is eligible to serve in this ministry. For more information, contact Rev. Meghan. Sunday School Would you be interested in teaching a structured Sunday School program? Please speak with Marian Cote’. Fellowship Coffee Hour is held after services on Sunday mornings in the Parish Hall. Please wear your name tag – or see a Vestry member if you don’t have one. Volunteers are needed – see Lyn Darling or Marian Cote’. Lay Eucharistic Ministers Lay Eucharistic Ministers are those that help our priest lead Sunday worship services. Duties include administering the chalice during the Holy Eucharist. If interested, see Rev. Meghan.

Nursery A safe and caring environment is provided for children through the age of 3 during the 10AM service. Attleboro Area Council of Churches Boxes of cereal, juice boxes and non-perishable food items are being collected by the Attleboro Area Council of Churches. If you can donate to this on–going project, please bring the items to church and leave them on the pew in the back of the church. Ushers & Greeters Ushers and Greeters welcome parishioners and guests and perform various functions during services. Volunteers are always needed. Contact Rev. Meghan. Property and Grounds The Property and Grounds committee is responsible for the care of our Church building and grounds which include, but not limited to, maintenance, minor repairs, and grounds care. Contact Marian Cote’. Lectors If you don’t mind reading in front of others, this ministry is for you. Lectors read the appointed lessons and prayers during the Sunday Worship Service. If interested, speak with Rev. Meghan. Altar Guild & Altar Flowers Please speak with Elaine Blackburn and Becky Dailey if you are interested in ministering through the Altar Guild. For Altar Flowers, contact Judy Little at 508 226-1943 to discuss open Sundays. A $35 memorial donation for flowers is requested.

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Calendar for October 2013

Church of God – Every Sunday – 2-5PM

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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7-9pm Church of God

2

7-9pm Al-Anon

3

7-9pm Prayer & Praise

7-9pm Boy Scouts

7-9pm Church of God

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Francis of Assisi

7-9pm Church of God

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10am Fair Crafts

6 20th Sunday after

Pentecost

10am Worship Blessing of the

Animals

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7-9pm Cub Scouts

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7-9pm Church of God

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7-9pm Al-Anon

10

7-9pm Prayer & Praise

7-9pm Boy

Scouts

7-9pm Church of God

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7-9pm Church of God

12

10AM Fair Crafts

Creation Care Conference at

Christ Church in Needham

13 21st Sunday after

Pentecost

10am Worship

14

7-9pm Cub Scouts

15

7-9pm

Church of God

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7-9pm Al-Anon

17

7-9pm Prayer & Praise

7-9pm Boy

Scouts

7-9pm Church of God

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St. Luke, Evangelist

7-9pm Church of God

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20 22nd Sunday after

Pentecost

10am Worship

Attleboro Crop Walk

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7-9pm Cub Scouts

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5pm Finance Committee

7pm Vestry

7-9pm

Church of God

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St. James of Jerusalem

7-9pm Al-Anon

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7-9pm Prayer & Praise

7-9pm Boy

Scouts

7-9pm Church of God

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7-9pm Church of God

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10am Fair Crafts

27 23rd Sunday after

Pentecost

10am Worship

Celebration of All Saints & All Souls

28 St. Simon & St. Jude, Apostles

November Newsletter

Deadline – 12 Noon

7-9pm Cub

Scouts

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7-9pm Church of God

30

7-9pm Al-Anon

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7-9pm Prayer & Praise

7-9pm Boy

Scouts

7-9pm Church of God

Nov 1

All Saints’ Day

7-9pm Church of God

Nov 2

Commemoration of All the Faithful

Departed

Diocesan Convention

Spring Ahead! Fall Back!

Daylight Saving Time ends 2AM Sunday, November 3rd.

Turn your clocks back one hour.