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Ashes to Go

1/31/2016

On the Road Again!

Image courtesy of the Garden Island Newspaper.

Fr. Ryan and others will again be on the sidewalk along Kuhio Highway offering "Ashes to Go" for those who are unable to attend Ash Wednesday services. Annually, All Saints' distributes ashes to nearly a 100 people through this ministry. The ministry is open to everyone--share the news with others on the island! Ashes to Go will be offered 9:00AM - 11:00AM and 4:00PM - 6:00PM.

Ashes-to-Go began in 2010, when three Chicago-area Episcopal churches took ashes to the train stations, bringing them to busy commuters. It was a hit and went viral in 2012, exploding across the nation. Ashes to Go is now being offered not only by Episcopal Churches, but many different denominations.

To read more about Ashes to Go at All Saints', 2014 Garden Island article and 2015 Garden Island article.

Ash Wedesday Services

1/31/2016

Services: February 10th at 8:00AM & 6:30PM

Lent is almost upon us--and yes it is very early this year. All Saints' will offer two Ash Wednesday services, both with the imposition of ashes; 8:00AM (no Eucharist) and 6:30PM (with Eucharist).

The word Lent comes from an Old English word meaning "spring"--the time of lengthening days. Early Christians observed "a season of penitence and fasting" in preparation for Easter.

Ash Wednesday, the first of the forty days of Lent, is named for the custom of placing blessed ashes on the faithful as a sign of our penitence and a reminder of our mortality.The Old Testament frequently mentions the use of ashes as an expression of humiliation and sorrow. Ashes are imposed on the penitent's forehead with the words, "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return."

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

1/31/2016

All You Can Eat Pancakes!

All Saints' 2nd Annual Shrove Tuesday 'Ohana Pancake Supper is February 9th at 6:00PM in the Rectory. All are invited to attend. We invite you to a delicious supper of pancakes. There will be loads of bacon, egg dishes, fruits, desserts, and much more. Attendees are encouraged to bring a "breakfast" side dish, preferably not the low-calorie kind :-).

Why a pancake supper the day before Ash Wednesday? With the season of Lent beginning the next day (Ash Wednesday), historically people tried to use up all of their rich and fatty foods like butter, eggs and milk. Also celebrated as Mardi Gras ("Fat Tuesday" in French), the celebration takes place in many parts of the world. It is a fun and festive way to enjoy those final sweets before we turn our hearts, minds, and stomachs to the penitent season of Lent.

Learning to Walk in the Dark

1/28/2016

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All Saints' is excited to announce its Spiritual Formation and Education Lenten Series: "Learning to Walk in the Dark." The four-week course is based on Barbara Brown Taylor's book and will be lead by The Reverend Dr. Phyllis Meighen. The sessions will be Tuesdays in March (March 1, 8, 15, & 22) in Memorial Hall from 6:30PM - 7:45PM.

A sign-up list will be located at the entrance of the Church throughout February. You can also sign-up online (see below). Copies of Taylor's book will be ordered and distributed a few weeks before the start of the first session. This program is open to all--please consider inviting family and friends to participate.

Best-selling author and Episcopal priest, Barbara Brown Taylor offers thoughtful reflections on the darkness in life. The dark can scare us: The absence of God or loss of a loved one or a life-threatening illness. Taylor shows us how to embrace spiritual darkness as a place where healing and growth occur.

The series will be led by the Rev. Dr. Phyllis Meighen, Founding Missioner of ReSource for Christian Spirituality, an ecumenical outreach ministry of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. Phyllis also currently serves as interim pastor of Lihue United Church.

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2016 Annual Meeting Packet

1/27/2016

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This year's Annual Meeting is being held between the two services on Sunday, January 31, from 8:00AM - 9:15AM. There will be a breakfast potluck. We are asking all of the 'Ohana to please attend this important meeting.

Prior to the meeting, please review the "Annual Meeting Information Packet". A link to download the document is in the right-hand column.

The Annual Meeting of the Parish is important to the mission and ministries of All Saints'. During the annual meeting, we will be electing new Vestry members and delegates to the Diocese's Convention. There will also be presentations by the Senior Warden, Junior Warden, and the Rector.