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Rogation Sunday, May 1. We will celebrate God's presence in creation, give thanks for the plants which nourish and give beauty to the earth, and ask for Godís blessing on our garden and crops. The service will conclude with a blessing of the parish garden. On Pentecost Sunday, May 15, we rejoice in the birthday of the Church and the diversity of languages and cultural richness of our parish. All who can participate in reading the Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11 in a language other than English should contact Marianne Evett at 781-316-8470 or mevett@aol.com before May 1. All of the congregation are invited to wear red, the color of the Holy Spirit, to this service. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church of the Deaf and the Evergreen Korean American Church will join us for this service and the social hour after the service. We invite everyone to bring appetizers to share for this annual get-together of our churches. For information on how you can help with refreshments, please contact Barbara MacDonald at 617-731-1815. Strawberry Festival, June 5. All are invited to bring strawberries (in bowls and ready to serve) for the Social Hour on June 5 following the 10:30 am service. The festival will thank the Adult Choir on their last Sunday before the summer break. For information, please contact Barbara MacDonald at 617-731-1815 or bmacdonald@learningproject.org. Volunteer Gardeners needed to tend the All Saints plants and gardens. No previous experience required. Usually the work can be done in an hour or two per week of weeding and watering. If you can take responsibility for one of the plots or areas of our flower gardens, please contact June Santosa at jsantosa@earthlink.net or 617-264-2498. Parents with Small Children Group meets Mondays, 4:00-5:00 pm in the Nursery. For info, contact Eileen Sweeney 617-965-8133, eileen.sweeney@bc.edu. Men's Group at All Saints. The Men's Group at All Saints meets Saturdays, 8:00-9:15 am. Led by David Killian and Peter Stringham, the group will discuss the book A Celestial Omnibus (available in the Guild Room). The group meets May 7 and 21. Bagels, juice, and coffee will be served. For more information, contact David at rectord@allsaintsbrookline.org or Peter at stringham@aol.com. Women's Book Circle will meet on May 7 and 21, June 4 and 11, 8:30-9:45 am in the parish house. We are reading Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith by Anne Lamott, available in the Guild Room ($14 donation). We share leadership / facilitation of the group and hospitality of snacks, juice, and coffee. All women are welcome. Please contact Stefani Schatz if you have any questions, 617-738-1810 ext 13. Beacon Street Fellowship meets on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of every month. Everyone in the 20s and 30s is welcome, whether or not they are members of All Saints, so feel free to invite your friends. For more information, contact Jennifer Allred, jallred@hds.harvard.edu. Pilgrimage. Larry Johnson left the second week in April for a pilgrimage known as El Camino de Santiago. The pilgrimage starts at the village of St. Jean Pied de Port in the French Pyrenees, goes through the Spanish Basque country through Pamplona, thence through Burgos, and Leon, and ends at Santiago de Compostela in Galicia. Larry will be joined by pilgrims from all over the world as he undertakes this five-week pilgrimage. Our prayers and blessings go with you.
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Explorations in Faith begins Wednesday, May 25 at 7:00 pm, conducted by David Killian and Leslie Sterling. This six week course is a stimulating and enjoyable presentation of the essential beliefs of the Christian faith, based on the book Following Jesus by Harold Percy. Copies of the book are available in the Guild Room on Sundays. This is an excellent course for new members, for those considering becoming Episcopalians, and for all who would like to update their understanding. Please call Susan Richard at 617-738-1810 or office@allsaintsbrookline.org. Life@All Saints is a new course that David Killian and Leslie Sterling will lead this spring on three Wednesdays, May 4, 11, and 18, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. The course will provide an opportunity to meet the clergy and ask questions about All Saints and the Episcopal Church. Life@All Saints is open to anyone who wants to know more about the history, spirit, and vision of All Saints Parish. If you want to feel more connected to the life of our community, please join us. There is no admission fee. For more information, please contact David or Leslie at 617-738-1810. Holy Baptism will be celebrated next on Pentecost, Sunday, May 15 at 10:30 am. To make reservations for baptism, please contact the Rector at 617-738-1810, ext 14 or rectord@allsaintsbrookline.org. All Saints Heritage Society - The Heritage Society is made up of parishioners and friends who have named All Saints Parish in their wills. In the past 110 years, All Saints has benefited greatly from the wise and thoughtful provision of a portion of inheritances to further the work of Christ in our parish. One generation is able to help the next to insure that our parish will be active and vital for generations to come. Parishioners are encouraged to name All Saints in their will. An easy way to do this is to instruct your estate lawyer to amend your will to state that a specific amount or percentage will be designated for the All Saints Endowment Fund upon your death. If you have any questions, please contact Hugh Dunlap at 617-232-6409. And please let Hugh know that you have included All Saints in your will, so that you can be invited to the dinner of the Heritage Society in May. Donate flowers to honor a loved one or special occasion such as a wedding, anniversary, birthday, or graduation. We seek donors for Sundays from September to June. To schedule a date, please contact Doreen Vittori at 617-566-5800. Author's Reception and Book-signing with Tina Rathbone will be held on Sunday, June 19, after the 10:00 am worship service. The Rev. Dr. Ruy O. Costa, Executive Director of Episcopal City Mission, will be the guest preacher at the 10:30 am Holy Eucharist on Sunday, June 12. All are invited to hear this dynamic preacher and advocate. Please join ECM for its annual meeting and dinner, Tuesday, June 7 at 5:00 pm at the Sherman Union at Boston University. Households with children: Check out the terrific Barbara C. Harris diocesan summer camp close by in New Hampshire. Camps are available for grades three through ten. There is also drama camp and mother-daughter camp! For the best information go to the diocesan website www.diomass.org or find a brochure on the Children's Table. You might also ask Mina or Grace for their very own personal recommendation. I'm happy to talk too, Stefani Schatz, Director of Religious Education., 617-738-1810, ext. 13. |
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