For all the Saints

“For all the Saints”
ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH • FORT WORTH, TEXAS
March 6, 20122
Again and again you called us into covenant with you...
Excerpt from Eucharistic Prayer D, The Book of Common Prayer
God’s Covenants
Fr. Jambor’s series of sermons on covenants continues through March 25 at the 9:00 a.m. and
11:15 Sunday Eucharists. Covenants are featured in the Old Testament lessons during Lent, notes
Fr. Jambor.
The first sermon focused on Noah and the Flood and the covenant God makes with every living
creature. The second covered the Abramic Covenant, (Gen. 17, 1-7, 15-16).
Coming next in the series:
Sunday, March 11 – The Sinaitic (or Mosaic) Covenant, the covenant God makes on Mount
Sinai through Moses with the giving of the Ten Commandments, will be explored this coming
Sunday.
Sunday, March 18 – “Refreshment Sunday” – Using the Gospel of the day, John 3:16, we will
connect the breaking of covenants with the Gospel. This is also Refreshment Sunday, which
offers a “break” during the solemnity of Lent. First Communions will be celebrated and flowers
will again appear in the church.
Sunday, March 25 – The “New Covenant”
and how God’s repeated covenants point
toward Jesus Christ (Jer. 31:31-34).
Sunday, April 1 – Palm Sunday, marking
the beginning of Holy Week with Maundy
Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. The
Easter Vigil is Saturday, April 7. Easter Day is
Sunday, April 8.
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Come join your All Saints’
family during worship during
this Lenten season!
Mardi Gras & More
See Pages 2 and 3 for
photos of our Shrove Tuesday
pancake supper and Mardi
Gras celebration!
INSIDE:
Hospital Visitors
Needed Details on Page 4.
New Day, New Book
for Thursday Sisters
See Page 4.
All Saints’Actors
Details on Page 5.
Parish Calendar
See Page 7.
SPRING
FORWARD!
Daylight Savings Time
goes into effect on
Sunday, March 11.
Remember to set your
clocks ahead one hour.
All Saints’ Episcopal Church • Fort Worth, Texas
Tel: 817-732-1424 Fax: 817-731-2417 The Reverend Christopher N. Jambor, Rector
www.asecfw.org
Email news items to Karla Uecker at [email protected]
Before Lent, a Pancake Supper & Mardi Gras fun
Parishioners gathered in DeWolfe Hall for a Shrove Tuesday pancake feast cooked up by
the Men’s Fellowship. After the meal, the Mardi Gras fun ensued with the crowning
of a king and queen and crafts for children. Fr. Jambor explained why we bury the
Alleluias as we enter the solemn season of Lent, which began the next day with Ash
Wednesday Holy Eucharist and the imposition of ashes.
Juice or milk? Ed Ferree pours up beverages for
pancake supper attendees.
Parishioners dig in on the buffet line.
A young diner brandishes a tasty bite on
his fork.
Kim Terrell and young celebrators are in the Mardi
Gras spirit.
Fr. Jambor wraps up a sausage inside a pancake for a quick bite with
Steve Fleming.
Ed Adcock
served in the
kitchen with a
smile.
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The young king of Mardi Gras prepares to accept
the crown from Fr. Jambor.
The new Mardi Gras queen with her tiara.
Banners bearing “Alleluias” were placed inside
this wooden chest in preparation for the Burial
of the Alleluias in the garden.
Photos by Wende DwyerJohnsen and Karla Uecker
See more photos on our
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John Kent, Joe Gray and Fr. Shannon enjoy food and fellowship.
Children enjoying making masks and other crafts in the Undercroft.
March 6, 2012 • Pro Omnibus Sanctis • 3
HOSPITAL VISITORS
tHURSDAY SISTERS
When I Was Sick
You Visited Me
Changing Their Meeting Day
When a member of the parish is
hospitalized and requests it, one
of the priests will visit him or
her. But we also have a group of
trained volunteers who visit as
well. We are looking for a few
more people who might feel called
to this ministry. Hospital visitors
should have a willingness to serve, a comforting manner, and an
understanding of the importance of confidentiality. Volunteers
are scheduled on a monthly basis, but only make visits, of
course, when there is someone in the hospital on the days they
are scheduled. Volunteers do receive training before being
scheduled. If you feel called to this ministry, please contact
Norm Coder at [email protected] or 817-732-3161.
Thursday Sisters will now be meeting on Tuesdays starting
in March. (We know you want to know, but no word yet on
whether they’re changing the name to Tuesday Sisters.)
This is a group of women who meet weekly for 1 1/4 hours to
discuss a book related to the spiritual life and share where we
see God working in our lives. New members are invited to join
whenever we begin a new book.
So, if you are a woman and this sounds interesting to you, please
join us on Tuesday, March 13, when we begin a new book:
Speaking of Sin by Barbara Brown Taylor. We gather at 9 a.m
in the Parish Parlor for coffee and then begin promptly at 9:15
a.m. The book will be available in St. Anne’s Bookstore; it can
be purchased online; and it is available for Kindle.
If you have questions, please contact Mthr. Melanie Barbarito;
call 817-732-1424 or email [email protected].
Children’s Lenten Series
Chocolate
For Lent
Continues March 7,
14 and 28
7:15 to 8:00 p.m.
in the Angel Room
For the five Wednesdays in
Lent, the children will watch a segment of Gene Wilder’s
Willie Wonka and The Chocolate Factory and focus on a different
characters. Each of the characters ties into one of the Seven
Deadly Sins of extravagance, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath,
envy and pride. The characteristics of each child in the story
will be understood in the Light of Luke 15, the story of The
Prodigal Son, also known as The Forgiving Father. The deadly
sins will be followed up with the seven heavenly virtues of
purity, temperance, charity, diligence, patience, kindness and
humility. For more information, please email Lisa Nelms at
[email protected] or call 817-732-1424.
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All Saints’ Episcopal School
Take a bow, All Saints’ stars!
We may jokingly at times say to the nearest teenager, “Save your drama for your mama.”
But if they actually took that advice to heart, we wouldn’t have a chance to see how very
talented they can be.
A number of youth with connections to All Saints’ Episcopal Church stepped up to perform
as cast members and musicians for their peers, family and the community in Little Shop of
Horrors, presented recently by All Saints’ Episcopal School.
This award-winning musical, by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, was performed
February 16-17 at W.E. Scott Theatre in Fort Worth’s Cultural District.
Cast members from the church and their roles included Chet Grudzinski as Mushnik;
Chris Jambor as dentist Orin Scrillo; Kathryn McDaniel as Crystal and Katita Miller
as Chiffon.
Of the three musicians providing the all-important musical underpinnings for this
production, two are church members. They are Sarah Evans, who played bass, and Justin
Miller on guitar.
Congratulations to these and all of our talented young members who are making us proud with their accomplishments!
The Cowtown
A cup of cold water
Several early-rising All Saints’ volunteers represented the
church in the community during the Cowtown 5K Run on
Saturday, Feb. 25. They were on duty at 7:00 a.m. to staff
our fluid station at North Hi Mount Elementary School.
They greet runners -- lots of them children -- and offered
them needed hydration as they ran their race.
Thanks to all of the fluid station volunteers, who were: Ed
Adcock and Mthr. Melanie Barbarito, co-coordinators,
plus Ed Luke, Peter Rutledge, Jill Kolstad, John
Nichols, Nancy Nichols, Eric Rutledge, Janie Rector,
Jeff Nichols, Lynn Nichols, Bill Waites, Mike
McQuitty, Mimi Carnes and Mary Alex Carnes.
Bible Pop Quiz: Which book of the Bible contains this
phrase?
...and whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little
ones in the name of a disciple — truly I tell you, none of these
will lose their reward.” Answer on Page 6.
Lynn Nichols and Ed Luke wield water pitchers while working the All
Saints’ fluid station.
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Thank You...thank you...thank you!
...To Dabney Shires and Paul Aultman, who painstakingly
prepared the Christus Rex in the nave for the Lenten season.
Paul, your work on top of tall ladders is appreciated!
...To David Doremus, who for many months has spent hours
each week preparing our Sunday service leaflets. He retired
from this ministry at the end of February.
...To the members of the Parish Life Commission who helped
with the Newcomer Coffee on Sunday, February 19. They are
Susan Pratt, Francie Easley and Kay McDonald.
...To Fran Roberts, Pat Murta, Kent Henning, Barbara
Henning and Ed Ferree for their help every two weeks with
preparation of the Pro O for printing and mailing.
...To all of the members of the Care Committee, St. Anne’s
Guild and friends who helped with the reception after the
funeral of Jim Blanton. They include Jenny Michero,
Constance Kilgore, Mary Jeanne Stouffer, Leigh Ann
Connally, Dianne Leedy, Joy Richards, Jane Washburn,
Alice Hanson, Kathy Pollard, Missy Lawson, Joan
Basham, Patricia Towle, Pat Conditt, Marianne
Thompson, Yvonne Mooney, Josie Craft, Mary
Shannon, Donna Michels, Margi Ehle, Justine Deison,
and Cynthia Hill. Richard Chowning, Andrew Gallina,
Scott Rector, Christopher Robinson and Whit Smith
served as ushers, and additional volunteers for the service were
Dabney Shires, Barbara Henning and David Doremus.
...From Kip Wright, a parishioner currently stationed
in Afghanistan who was delighted to receive his Valentine
care package and sends thanks to all parishioners:
Thank you all so very much for the delightful Valentines Day care
package I received this week. My office mates & I gobbled-up the cookies,
and now we’re working on the Tootsie Rolls. The blanket has come in very
handy, as I am currently living in a tent (until more permanent lodging
beomes available.) I am saving all those Valentines until Valentines Day!
Thanks for keeping me in your prayers! Love, Kip
...From Leon Mitchel, a Marine captain in Afghanistan who
sends thanks for his Valentine care package through a note to
Suzanne Kent: Thank you so much for yours and your congregation’s
support of my team and I. I was surprised to receive your package, as was
Nicole.... It means a lot to Nicole and I, as well as my team that we have
prayer warriors in our corner while we are here.
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LAY EUCHARISTIC VISITORS
Sharing Communion with Shut-Ins
Lay Eucharistic Visitors (LEV) take Holy Communion once
each month to parishioners, who, because of illness or infirmity,
are unable to attend services at church. The visitors leave the
church immediately after receiving the host at the altar and
go to parishioners, in hospitals, nursing homes, houses and
apartments, and share communion.
This enables the whole congregation, including shut-ins, to share
communion together, as part of the Body of Christ. The visitors
enjoy providing this ministry and it is well received. We have a
compatible organization and schedule and the teams of visitors
work well together, extending hope and friendship to those in
need.
All Saints’ needs more volunteers for this particular
ministry. If you have an interest in participation in this
meaningful service, you will need to attend a short training
session to be announced at a later date. Please contact Fr.
Jambor to let him know of your interest.
All are welcome and invited.
Bible Pop Quiz Answer: Matthew
Rest in Peace
James Taylor Blanton
May his soul and the souls of all the
faithful departed, through the mercy of God,
rest in peace.
Parish Calendar
SPRING FORWARD!
Daylight Savings Time goes into effect
on Sunday, March 11. Remember to
set your clocks ahead one hour.
Sunday, March 11
Third Sunday in Lent
Daylight Savings Time Begins
Nursery
8:30 a.m.
Sunday School
10:10 a.m.
Adult Forum
10:10 a.m.
Monday, March 12
Al-Anon
AA/Al-Anon
Job Seekers
Hand Bell Guild
8:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 13
Thursday Sisters
Facilities Committee
Men’s Fellowship
9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 14
Brotherhood of
St. Andrew
7:30 a.m.
Lenten Bible Study 10:45 a.m.
Nursery
6:00 p.m.
Wed. Night Dinner 6:00 p.m.
Lenten Bible Study 6:30 p.m.
Children’s Choir
6:30 p.m.
Study Hall
6:30 p.m.
Episco-Pals
7:10 p.m.
Thursday, March 15
Grief Support
2:00 p.m.
AA/Al-Anon
6:00 p.m.
All Saints’ Choir
7:00 p.m.
Friday, March 16
Al-Anon
8:30 a.m.
Stations of the Cross 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 17
Altar Flower/Altar
Guild
9:00 a.m.
Prayer Shawl Mtg.
9:30 a.m.
Context for Ministry10:00 a.m.
Sunday, March 18
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Nursery
8:30 a.m.
First Communions 9:00 a.m.
Sunday School
10:10 a.m.
Adult Forum
10:10 a.m.
PNS Sandwich
Making
4:30 p.m.
EYC
6:00 p.m.
Monday, March 19
Al-Anon AA/Al-Anon
Job Seekers
Hand Bell Guild
8:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 20
Thursday Sisters
9:00 a.m.
St. Anne’s Guild
Eucharist 10:00 a.m.
St. Anne’s Guild
10:30 a.m.
Stephen Ministry
Cont. Ed. 6:30 p.m.
Daughters of
Abraham
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 21
Brotherhood of
St. Andrew 7:30 a.m.
Lenten Bible Study 10:45 a.m.
Nursery
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Dinner 6:00 p.m.
Lenten Bible Study
Children’s Choir
Study Hall
Episco-Pals Thursday, March 22
Safeguarding
God’s Children
AA/Al-Anon
All Saints’ Choir
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
7:10 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Friday, March 23
Al-Anon
8:30 a.m.
Stations of the Cross 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 24
Altar Flower Guild/
Altar Guild
9:00 a.m.
All Saints’ Episcopal
Worship Calendar
Sunday Services
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
Choral Eucharist (Rite II)
Choral Eucharist (Rite I)
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I),
with the Healing Service
Daily Services
7:00 a.m. The Holy Eucharist
(Saturday at 8:00 a.m.)
8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer
(Monday through Friday)
10:00 a.m. The Holy Eucharist on Wednesdays with the
Healing Service
4:45 p.m. Evening Prayer
(Monday–Friday Sung on Wednesday)
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ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH
The Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth
3550 S.W. Loop 820 Fort Worth, Texas 76133
817-921-4533 Fax: 817-926-8278
Web Site: www.episcopaldiocesefortworth.org
The Rt. Rev. C. Wallis Ohl, Bishop
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
5001 Crestline Road Fort Worth, Texas 76107-3699
817-732-1424 Fax: 817-731-2417
Web Site: www.asecfw.org
The Rev. Christopher N. Jambor, Rector
Rector’s Staff
Observing Lent at All Saints’
Stations of the Cross: Fridays at 6:00 p.m.
Lenten Bible Study: Wednesdays at 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Children’s Lenten Series: March 7, 14 and 28 at 7:15 p.m.
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
5001 Crestline Road
Fort Worth, Texas 76107-3699
The Sandwich Ministry
Join us Sunday, March 18 at 4:30
p.m. as we make sandwiches for the
Presbyterian Night Shelter!
The Rev. Melanie R. Barbarito, Assisting Priest
The Rev. M. B. “Johnson” Shannon, Assisting Priest
The Rev. J. Frederick Barber, Adjunct Priest
The Rev. Thomas E. Shepherd, Adjunct Priest
Paul Aultman, Sexton
Jennifer Drago, Financial Secretary
Frederick Grimes, Organist and Choirmaster
Joe May, Youth Assistant
Sean Meagher, Assistant Sexton
Vickie Merrill, Assistant to the Rector
Lisa Nelms, Director of Christian Education
Luci Pritchard, Youth Leader
Kim Terrell, Christian Education Assistant
Karla Uecker, Communications Manager
Lynne M. Waltman, Business Manager
Sanda Warren, Receptionist
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