All Saints' wk of December 17th

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 17th:

VESTRY MEETING - 7:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18th:

Madre Cynthia’s Day Off

MORNING PRAYER - 7:30 a.m. in the Church.

LOAVES & FISHES assistance program in Kinsolving Parish Hall. Come visit us any Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. 

BRING US SOCKS!

To volunteer contact: Amy Pro at ap...@utexas.edu

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19th:

Marvin’s Day Off

MORNING PRAYER - 7:05 a.m. in the Church.

NO DAY SCHOOL CLASSES until January 3, 2019.

DAUGHTERS of the KING - Christmas Party for the Street Youth Ministry in Kinsolving Parish Hall (Noon-5:30p.m.)

CURSILLO REUNION GROUP - 6:00 p.m. in the Front Foyer.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20th:

YOUNG ADULTS GROUP  “House Church” meets on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. For location, directions and if interested in this group, contact: Robert Wells at 512.426.3304 or rw3...@gmail.com

NO GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS in December.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21st:

Mike, Mona & Anita’s Day Off

CURSILLO REUNION GROUP - 3:30 p.m. in the Front Foyer.

HOME-COOKED FRIDAYS: 4-5:30 p.m. 

Contact: Kelly Barnhill at kbar...@johnson-center.org

See more about HCF and volunteer opportunities at:    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f49afaf2ea6fc1-friday

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23rd:

9:30 a.m. in Kinsolving Parish Hall

“Coffee & Fellowship Hour”

There will be no Sunday School classes or Adult Ed Forum programs on December 23rd or 30th. Enjoy a cup of coffee, donuts, and visiting with fellow parishioners.

THE CENTERING PRAYER GROUP will not meet on Dec. 23rd or Dec. 30th.  We will resume regular meetings on Jan. 6th from 4:45 to 6 p.m.

WOMEN’S GROUP: Wine Study and Bible tasting is open to all women, and is held at the All Saints’ Cottage from 6-8 pm. We will carpool from the church parking lot at 5:50, as parking at the cottage is limited. We begin with social hour, and then our Associate Rector, Cynthia Caruso, will lead the Bible “tasting”.  Please bring your Bible and wine or an appetizer to share, if you are able. If you are not able to bring food or drink, please come anyway! RSVP to Denise Ketcham at 512.680.8638 or denise....@mail.com and please indicate if we should wait for you at the church or if you will go to the cottage directly.

CHRISTMAS EVE - MONDAY, DEC. 24th:

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

NO PARENTS’ DAY OUT

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE - 5:00 p.m. in the Church

(Nursery age 3 and under available at 4:30 p.m.)

Gospel story: Children’s Christmas Pageant & Quin Choir.

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS” RECEPTION - 6:00 p.m. in Kinsolving Parish Hall with Cake and hot cocoa.

CHRISTMAS EVE CAROLS - 10:00 p.m. in the Church

(Carols with the Parish Choir from 10-10:30 p.m.)

CHRIST’S MASS - 10:30 p.m. in the Church

CHRISTMAS DAY - TUESDAY, DEC. 25th:

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

NO LOAVES & FISHES TODAY

CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE - 10:00 a.m. in the Church

LIGHTHOUSE - SUNDAY SCHOOL UPDATE:

Saturday, January 5th, 5-8 pm - Christmas Movie PJ Party - Let’s wrap up the 12 days of Christmas with a family movie party!  Wear your pajamas and come for pizza and a showing of White Christmas in Kinsolving Parish Hall. ALL ARE WELCOME!

ALL SAINTS’ “GETAWAY” 

January 18-20, 2019 - REGISTER TODAY! 

Come join us for the All Saints’ Getaway on MLK Day weekend. All Saints’ will again head to Down Home Ranch in Elgin, TX. Questions? If interested, contact: Jessica Johnson at jpr...@hotmail.com with “All Saints’ Getaway” on subject line. REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE SUNDAYS AS YOU EXIT THE MORNING SERVICES.

 

PARENTS’ DAY OUT at ALL SAINTS’:

Childcare for children two months - three years is open on Mondays and Thursdays, 9:00-2:00. Spaces available for all ages.Tuition $175/month for one day/week, $350/month for two days/week. Contact: Wini Wood at wini...@usa.net to request a visit/enrollment.

DESIGNATE ALL SAINTS’ AS YOUR PREFERRED CHARITY AT AMAZON SMILE:

When you’re shopping for gifts this time of year at smile.amazon.com remember to check 

All Saints’ Episcopal Church as your designated charity and the church will get funds from Amazon.

ALL SAINTS’ REFUGEE WELCOME TEAM: 

All Saints’ is helping a refugee family. If you can help, donations may be made to All Saints’ Episcopal Church with “Refugee Outreach Ministries” or “Rector’s Discretionary Fund” on the memo line. For more information, please contact: Mary Coppinger at mecop...@gmail.com

LOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT HELP FOR CARLOS VASQUEZ:

We are trying to assist our mentee, Carlos Vasquez with employment opportunities. He has handy man skills. 

If you can help, please contact Deacon Ed at easye...@aol.com

JDOK UPDATE:

Junior Daughters of the King will not meet in December due to the holidays.  Enjoy the holidays and we will see you after the 

New Year at our meeting in January.  FMI contact: Beverly Pond at bev...@gmail.com or 512.332.4823 (land line 512.451.6156)

MICAH 6 FOOD PANTRY: 

(Please place donations in the Micah 6 drawer in the Foyer of Gregg House)

FOOD PANTRY CHALLENGE ITEMS: CANNED FRUIT & VEGETABLES, PASTA, & RICE.

Financial donations may be sent to Micah 6 Austin, 2203 San Antonio St., 78705 or on line at www.micah6austin.org

HOME COOKED FRIDAYS has gift wish lists from HCF clients. We know we all get so many requests to give this time of year, but these people have so little and are not asking for much. If you are willing to help by taking even one person, please contact Kelly Barnhill ASAP at kbar...@johnson-center.org

EL BUEN FOOD PANTRY WISH LIST:

CANNED VEGETABLES (corn, green beans), CANNED FRUIT, PASTA/SPAGHETTI/NOODLES, CANNED BEANS 

(white, black, refried), OATMEAL/CEREAL, BOXES OF ZIPLOC BAGS (Quart Size), GROCERY BAGS (HEB, etc...)

Please place donations in the El Buen drawer in the Foyer of Gregg House. Note: Please, no clothes!

To find out more about volunteer opportunities use this link: https://elbuen.org/volunteer-application/