May 2017 | Volume 30, Issue 1
From The Desk of The Reverend Elizabeth W. Colton
Welcome to All Saints!
I hope anyone reading the All
Saints’ newsletter for the first time will have as warm a
welcome as The Rev. Lori Exley and I have had since our
beginning on April 1. In just a few busy weeks at the holiest
time in our church calendar, we are mostly settled in and
functioning. As I work in my office I am continually amazed at the traffic coming in and
out of the building. People are busy working on all kinds of projects. Lori and I have had
a chance to attend some of the committee meetings, which helps us understand how the
systems work. People have shared ideas and excitement with us. The love and dedication
to All Saints is inspirational!
And we arrived just in time to walk to Jerusalem with you, and to experience God’s raising
of Jesus from the dead. And now we go forward in the season of Eastertide, singing the
great Easter hymns and hearing the stories of Jesus’ activity before his ascension. What
has it meant to you this year? Did it feel different? Phillips Brooks (who wrote O Little
Town of Bethlehem and was rector of Holy Trinity Church in Rittenhouse Square) once
said, “Let every man and woman count himself immortal. Let him catch the revelation of
Jesus in his resurrection. Let him say, not merely, ‘Christ is risen,’ but, ‘I also shall rise!’”
This Good News is personal! Death has been defeated and we too will come to share in
this glorious act of God’s never-ending grace, lovingkindness and complete upset of the
laws of nature.
So let’s move ahead as an Easter people. We have Good News to share!
Faithfully,
Liz
Interim Tasks
The five Focus Points for Interim Ministry are Heritage, Leadership, Mission,
Connections and Future. Let’s consider one a month. This month: Heritage!
History is part of heritage, and All Saints has a long and distinguished history.
Only this past week the History Committee met and planned some cemetery tours,
a presence at a local history fair on May 20th, and checked on arrangements for
the Memorial Day commemoration. History is well respected at All Saints!
But history is a part of each individual’s story as well. Many of you have been here
for decades, and have fond and vivid memories. Hearing these stories is important,
so we will be planning some gatherings for the future when people can tell their
stories. Everyone has a piece of the puzzle, so when we all get together we get an
important picture of All Saints, and this will only help as the parish plans for calling
its next rector. Looking back helps you understand what has been important to
you, and gives opportunity to decide if those things are still important, or whether
new times bring new needs.
Duffield Family Cemetery Tour
Sunday, May 7 at 11:45 a.m.
The History Committee is ready to take the members of All
Saints’ through time spanning 200 years of the Duffield
family history starting from the mid 1700's, through the
Revolutionary War and Civil War, and up to 1949. The
Duffield story is a fascinating one, so come and see! This
tour is not a walking tour. The only walking you will do is mostly on paved paths
and some flat ground surfaces to get to the gravesite. Please wear comfortable
shoes and sun protection and don't forget to bring your lawn chair and bottled
water. The tour is approximately 1 hour and only for members of All Saints’.
The same tour will be open to the public on Friday, June 16th @ 7 pm. If you can't
make the May 7th tour, this is your last chance to see this one.
*In the event of inclement weather, tours will be cancelled.
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Saturday, June 3 at 1:00 p.m., the Civil War Impressions, Inc. will portray
several of our civil war veterans buried in the south graveyard. Come and See!
Sunday School Meeting - May 7 at 9:00 a.m.
All parents of children under 12 and any other interested adults are invited to a
meeting to brainstorm about Sunday School on Sunday, May 7th, at 9:00 AM in
the Conference Room. Child care will be provided in the Chapel. In advance of the
meeting, please expect an email from Maggie with a little survey attached,
designed to get you thinking about the possibilities. In a perfect world, what would
Sunday School look like? What times would it start and finish? Would it even be
on Sunday? Look for your survey, and bring your good ideas on May 7th.
Family Communion Breakfast
Saturday, May 13 at 9:00 a.m.
Welcome all men, women and children! Please join us for
at 9:00 a.m. for a communion service followed by a hot
breakfast and entertainment in Friendship Hall. Tickets are
$5 and kids are free! Mummer, Wayne Lepp, will be
performing string band music in costume encouraging
people to sing along and do the "Mummers Strut"!! See
Nany Umfer, Pat Ryan or call the office for ticket information.
Boy Scout Troop 252
Spaghetti Dinner – Saturday, May 20 at 6 PM
Boy Scout Troop 252 will be hosting a spaghetti dinner for
camping and activities for this year. Small plate is 1 portion of
spaghetti, 2 meatballs. A large plate is 1.5 portions of
Spaghetti, 3 meatballs or 2 Sausage. Take out trays are also
available. Desserts are available for a small donation. Tickets recommended.
Contact Mark Davis at (215) 534-1072. All Checks payable to “Troop 252”.
Small Plate = $8
Large Plate = $10
Both include salad and dinner roll
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The Troop’s annual picnic will be on June 13th and their District picnic on June 14th
in the field of the church or in the hall if inclement weather. More details to come!
Young at Heart’s Spring Luncheon
Thursday, June 1 at 12 p.m.
Don’t miss the annual Spring Luncheon at Cannstatter’s.
See Dolores Ryan or Joan Rassier for menu options and pricing.
THE MANY LANGUAGES OF PENTECOST - JUNE 4
Pentecost is the birthday of the church, and the celebration of the gift of the Holy
Spirit, which completes the Trinity. On Pentecost, we always read the story of how
it all happened in Acts 2:1-21. You will remember that Jews were gathered in
Jerusalem from every nation, gathered for a festival, when the tongues of fire and
the great wind descended upon them. And suddenly, the people were able to hear
the words being spoken as if in their own language. Some people suggest that this
is a reversal of the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11: 1-9) when God caused the
confusion of many languages. At that time, the difficult children of Israel had
decided to try to be like God and build a tower so high that it would reach to
heaven. God caused the confusion to thwart their plans. (Hence our English word:
babble!)
It’s fun to recreate this Pentecost event with many languages, by reading the Acts
passage in as many languages as possible at the same time. Our lay reader will
read as usual in English, and then we invite others to join for the last few
sentences. It gives us a feel for what it was like!
So, calling all foreign language speakers! Liz can provide the text in the language
of your choice. And you don’t have to worry if it isn’t perfect because everyone
will be reading at the same time! No one will notice your pronunciation in the midst
of the babble! Please contact Liz to let her know what language you could read!
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Don’t forget to wear your picnic RED for Pentecost Sunday!
Annual Parish Picnic
Sunday, June 4 from 11 to 2 p.m.
Join the fun after the 10 a.m. service outside in the field
of the church. Wear your RED and bring a blanket or
chair. See signup sheet to bring your side dishes,
desserts, fixings (onion, tomato, lettuce tray) and salads! All
meats, rolls, drinks are provided.
There will be lots of activities for all ages such as a
All Saints’ Day School News
Summer Camp Registration
Get signed up for one or more of the following programs:
Day Camp:
June 12-August 18
Arts Camp:
June 19-23
Soccer Camp: July 24-28
June Graduation Dates:
Kindergarten:
Nursery:
Pre-K:
June 8 at 7:00 p.m.
June 9 at 9:00 a.m.
June 9 at 10:00 a.m.
Please call Ms. Sarah Traverse (215) 637-8788 for more information.
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Be treated to a hot breakfast and get to know your
congregation and the goings on of the church! Join us every
2nd Saturday of the month in Friendship Hall from 9am 11am in Friendship Hall. Let em know your comin’…
[email protected] or call the office.
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Bring your lunch but desserts and coffee are always
provided. This meeting will go over the projects for
the year. Please notify Nancy Umfer, Jo Anne Tempest, or call the office at (215)
637-8787. Next meeting is on May 10th. All Church Women Welcome!!
Spiritual Growth meets the 2nd Saturday of every
month after the Breakfast Club. Our committee strives to
promote and enhance the spiritual growth throughout the
congregation. Bring your ideas and join our committees! See
facilitator, Jane Esrang, vestry liaison, Maggie McKinney or
call the office.
Meets the 1st & 3rd Thursday from 12 to 1:30 PM
Hot lunches, dessert and beverages provided for $2. Get
updated on trips, enjoy occasional entertainment and guest
speakers, play bingo, or just socialize. Contact Dolores Ryan
or the office for more information or if you need ride
assistance. Next meetings are on May 4 and May 18.
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Emmanuel Resurrection has your free ticket to the cinema!
Just bring the popcorn!
Date
Sat, May 7
Movie
Time
“Joseph & The Amazing”
1:00 p.m.
8210 Frankford Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-8520 • www.emmanuelresurrection.org
Northeast Philadelphia History Fair presented by the Friends
of Northeast Philadelphia History (FNEPH)
On Saturday May 20th, 10 to 3:00 p.m., All Saints’ will have a table set up at
the Holy Family University, Campus Center Building. Free Admission, historic
displays, books, prints available for purchase and presentations on local history.
Email questions to: [email protected]
This event is a great opportunity for parishioners to learn more about the history
of Northeast Philadelphia. So much of this history has been untold and unseen.
It’s an opportunity for the community to interact with various local organizations
which have devoted so much time and energy to uncovering and preserving the
history of our neighborhoods.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Let us remember our part in stewardship and being grateful,
responsible stewards of the gifts we receive from God. The
tradition of giving back to God and to the church comes from
the Biblical practice of “tithing,” which means to give back a
tenth of our earnings to God (Numbers 18:26). The Episcopal
Church sees stewardship as more than simply contributing
money to the church; it’s also about contributing time and talents, and
volunteering for ministry and mission. It’s about reaching out to build relationships
from a perspective of abundance instead of scarcity. Please see anyone on the
Vestry, Liz Colton, or Lori Exley if you’re interested in being an integral part of
keeping our parish thriving and plentiful!
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Strength Through Unity
Walter J. DeWitt, III (06/05/2015) will be honored on
Monday, May 8 in Harrisburg. Bus departs the F.O.P. at 9
am. Seats are limited so please contact Denise DeWitt ASAP
(267) 246-0144 or [email protected].
29th Annual Candlelight Vigil Saturday, May 13 at 8 pm
on the grounds of the National Mall, Washington, D.C.
(between 4th & 7th Streets). For more information, or live
podcast viewing visit www.unitedbylight.org
Survivor’s Day on Monday, May 15 in Washington, D.C.
Bus departs F.O.P. at 6 am.
We are looking for volunteers to help at the Memorial Day service on Sunday, May
28th. Please contact Alan Martin 215-588-0370; [email protected] or
Debbie Klak [email protected]. Your support is appreciated!!
POLICEMAN’S PRAYER
K-9’S PRAYER
When I start my tour of duty God.
Wherever crime may be.
As I walk the darkened streets alone,
Let me be close to thee.
Please give me understanding
With both the young and old.
Let me listen with attention
Until their stories told.
Let me never make a judgment
In a rash or callous way,
But let me hold my patience
Let each man have his say.
Lord if some dark and dreary night,
I must give my life,
Lord, with your everlasting love
Protect me child and wife.
I will lay down my life for you
And expect nothing but love in return.
I protect my officer with my life,
And would gladly take a bullet in his place.
I am sent in to find lost children and
fugitives on the run.
I find drugs and weapons and even bombs.
I am the first sent in and sometimes the
last to leave.
I am the nose and ears of my officer.
I will protect him.
I would die for him and you.
I only ask for compassion and a kind word.
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WE WELCOME & PRAY FOR OUR NEW MEMBERS
Kenneth C. Dolbow
James & Eileen Clemens
WE PRAY FOR THE DECEASED
WE PRAY FOR THOSE WITH LONG-TERM ILLNESS
OR THOSE WHO ARE HOMEBOUND
Richard Bradley, John Buntz, Marge Carter, Elizabeth Chamberlin, Marion
Christensen, Kathryn Currier, Loretta Deissler, Bernice Dixey, Gloria Fensterer,
Maria Fitti, Karen Fleming, James Griffin, Blanche Hall, Vera Hilt, Borden and Mary
Hoffman, Robert Hoffmaster, Joan Kelly, Rosella Laidlaw, Dorothy Lancaster,
Shawn Mallon, June MacPhearson, James Radcliffe, Trudy Rooney, Josie Scallatino,
Earl Schoen, Lorraine Sicilia, Ruth Stansky, Janette States, Anne Terry, Matthew
Vinni, Joseph Wawrzyniak
WE PRAY FOR THE HEALING OF
Russell Candy, Marge Carter, Theresa Cleary, Lilian Chinn, Sister Mary DiCroce,
Eric Ekberg, Sonia Feil, Karen Fleming, Lisa Kammerer, Barbara Kaufold, Jacob
Jarosz, Debbie Kohn, Karen Ralston, Dodie Rush, Mary Quinn, Shirley Verna, Rose
Wall
If you know of a church member who is homebound that would like a pastoral
visit, please call the office or fill-out a BLUE Prayer Request card found in the
Narthex (include address). These are the same cards if you’d like to add a name
on the prayer list.
Give Flowers to the Glory of God!
This is the time of year for weddings and graduations.
Consider giving flowers for the altar one weekend in
honor of that someone special, or in thanksgiving for
accomplishments well done. Just call Kristine in the office
or see Dot Thornton to make arrangements.
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Services have been wellattended and Rev. Liz and
Rev. Lori have made great
impressions!
Both Liz and Lori are
caring, hands-on pastors
who are eager to meet
more of the congregation,
so please join us for
service soon! We look
forward to having you!
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On Friday, April 21 Christine
Martin and Pierce Sellers had
their wedding reception in
Friendship Hall. I had to share
the shear amazement when I
walked upstairs and saw the
beautiful
transformation!
It
must have been stunning at
night with the illuminating
starry lights. The event was
catered
by
Herb
Scott’s
Caterers at 6531 Germantown
Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119.
(215) 842-1609.
Family and Friends
Thank you for being part of
our happily-ever-after, for
sharing the first day of the
rest of our lives, our first
meal as Mr. & Mrs.
We’ll always remember how
much we loved celebrating
with you!
Christine & Peirce
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All Saints’ is one of the historic spots that can be
visited off the river walk trail. How cool is that?!
It reads: “Constructed in 1854-55 to replace an
original 1772 structure, this church represents the
work of Frank Wills, a noted architect of the Gothic
Revival style.”
Just a few random photos of Members are highlighted paying tribute to their dedication
and loyalty to their parish. And most are still very active with the church and it stands
testiment to their stewardship. But really, check out some of these hairdos!
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Vera Hilt
Doreen Young
Carol Rifkin
Kristin Smith
Ryan Turner
Rosalie Rush
Nancy Ryan
Edward Dooley
Bernice Dixey
Elizabeth Adams
Emmett Davis
Frank Humphries
Dot Thornton
Robert Harmon
Kelly Kearney
Ruth Hauff
Thurs, 5/4 & 18
Young at Heart
12 Noon
May 27 June Tittelmayer
May 28 James Rodgers
May 30 Valerie Sands-Welch
May 31 Virginia Anderson
May 31 Robert Haberle
May 2
Vivien & John Emberger
May 3
Victoria & John Gorbe
May 3
Joan & Jeff Hearn
May 7
Christina & Eric Jarosz
Sat, 5/13
Family Communion
Breakfast
9 AM - Tickets $5
May 10
Delores & Theodore
Bohn
May 10
Colleen & Matthew
Canamucio
Thurs, 6/1
Spring Luncheon
Cannstatter - 12 PM
Sat, 5/6 & 20
Spiritual Growth Monthly
Mtg
Sat, 5/20
Spaghetti Dinner - 7 PM
Sun, 5/7
Sunday School Mtg
9:00 AM
Sat, 5/20
N.E. History Fair
10 – 3 PM
Sun, 5/7
Duffield Cemetery Tour
11:45 AM
Sat & Sun,
5/20-21
UTO Box Collections
Sun, 6/4
All Saints’ Picnic
Pentecost Sunday
11 – 2 PM
Wed, 5/10 & 24
E.C.W. Meetings
12 Noon
Mon, 5/22
Vestry Meeting
7 PM
Sun, 6/11
Worship Committee Mtg
After 10 AM worship
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Sat, 6/3
Civil War Impressions,
Inc. portrayal of civil
war veterans
1 PM
All Saints' Episcopal Church Torresdale
Join us in Worship & Eucharist Celebration
SATURDAY: 5:30 PM
(Eucharist & Healing Service)
SUNDAY: 8 AM (spoken) &
10 AM (choir led)
We welcome all children to remain with us in service.
Read the Top Ten Reasons Children are Welcome at Our Church!
Our Sunday School program takes place at the conclusion of our
10:00AM worship service. Children and youth 3+ yrs. join us
during service until receiving the Eucharist. At that time, children
continue to their classrooms, and parents are welcome to pick up
their children at the 11:45 AM conclusion.
All Saints’ Office
Kristine Francis, Parish Administrator
215-637-8787
[email protected]
The Reverend Elizabeth W. Colton
[email protected]
The Reverend Lori T. Exley
[email protected]
We are always looking for volunteers to join one
of our several committees. Specifically,
Memorial Day, Spiritual Growth and helping our
homebound Welcome Committee. There truly is
something for everyone.
See a complete list of all committees, outreach
programs and their contacts in the Narthex,
Friendship Hall and also outside of the office.
Need Cemetery Information for Ancestry Research?
The church receives several requests about
history records and genealogy. Although,
we do not provide genealogy research, if
you’d like information on obtaining
cemetery or history records, your request
must be in writing, including name, address,
phone and email, as well as the relationship
of the deceased. Each name search fee is
$25, or a family search fee is $50. These
fees go toward the restoration and
preservation our cemetery. More information can be found on our website at:
www.allsaintstorresdale.org/history-of-all-saints-torresdale/
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