The Altar flowers are given by Craig, Maureen, Katie and Robby O’Connor in membory of Richard Alex O’Connor and Doug and Barb Lacey in memory of their Loved Ones. Prayers of the People Witnesses Remembered Jan 24 Jan 25 Jan 26 Jan 27 Jan 28 Jan 30 Glenn Blackburn, 1987; Gwendolyn Weaver, 1998; Ruth Safley, 2008 The Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle, Stanley Blackburn, 1997; Mary Culver, 1998 Timothy and Titus, Companions of Saint Paul John Chrysostom, Bishop of Constantinople, 407 — Bernard Gewinner, 1996; Jane Dorman, 2005 Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Friar, 1274 — Richard Robinson, 1991 Clarence Schroeder, 1987 Birthdays Remembered Jan Jan Jan Jan 24 25 26 27 Jan 28 Jan 29 Jan 30 Zachary Geist Joy Hooyboer, Kirsten Hosman Trey Talmadge Wallis Harry, Tammy King, Stephanie McSharry, Leslie North, Kim Phillips, Harris Ramm, Lucas Ramm Cheryl Achee, Evan Beiriger, Richard Braman, Marge DeLaittre, Grethchen Wheeler Libby Baxter, Noah Geist, Brittanie Robak, Vivienne Mezmur, William Mezmur Anniversaries Jan 27 Tom and Buffy Ricceri Readings appointed for February 1st: Lesson: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalm: Psalm 111 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Gospel: Mark 1:21-28 Contact Information Staff 402-393-8612 The Rev. Judi A. Yeates, Rector-In-The-Interim(jyeates@allsaintsomaha.com)cell 402-690-4733 The Rev. Jay Gabb, Part-Time Associate-In-The-Interim (jgabb@allsaintsomaha.com) cell 402-740-4621 Dr. Laura Palmer, Director of Music Ministries (lpalmer@allsaintsomaha.com) . ext. 115 Jerry Gray, Music Associate (tjmusictch@aol.com) .......................... cell 402-657-1395 Jeremy Vogt, Ministry Coordinator (jeremyv@allsaintsomaha.com)cell 845-206-2644 Judith Stribley, Lay Pastoral Assistant (jstribley@mac.com) ................. cell 402-630-7384 Liz Pettinger, Youth Minister (lizp@allsaintsomaha.com) ................ cell 402-290-8644 Laurie Hamilton, Dir. of Christian Ed. (dce@allsaintsomaha.com) cell 402-917-5817 Theresa Newell, Program Assistant (theresa.newell01@gmail.com) cell 402-238-8325 Dn. Stephanie Ulrich, R.N., Health Ministries (sulrich@allsaintsomaha.com) ext. 114 home phone: 402-496-2632; cell 402-515-3147 Pageer (Joseph) Alaak, Sudanese Leader (jalaak@icloud.com) ......... cell 402-972-6278 Joy Hooyboer, Parish Administrator (office@allsaintsomaha.com) cell 630-234-7737 Tracy Peterson, Facilities Manager (facility@allsaintsomaha.com) .. cell 402-305-7781 Cassie Arneson, Financial Administrator (cassiea@allsaintsomaha.com ) ..... cell 402-212-7326 Dn. Bob Brown, Sexton (brownr10@gmail.com) .............................. cell 402-213-4955 Deacons: Lynne Bacon, Bob Brown, Stephanie Ulrich Wardens and Vestry The Pomegranate Gift Shop Now that the holidays are over...it’s just plain cold! So come check out our reading materials so you can snuggle up in front of the fire and get some good reading in. We have books, bibles and journals available. We even have a warm blanket for you to purchase. And our Valentine items and cards are here too. See you soon. A “Note” on Hymnody Senior Warden Junior Warden Treasurer Phil Cosimano Mark Fredrickson Lynn Pirruccello Lori Schneider To our guests, newcomers & seekers: If you are a guest or new to All Saints, we warmly welcome you. Please make yourself known to one of the priests after the service, and sign the visitor’s book on the welcome table in the narthex. We thank you for joining us today. We hope you will return often. If you want to learn more about us, fill out a Welcome Card (located in the pew racks) to let us know who you are, to ask questions or to make comments. You may return the card to an usher, place in the offertory plate, or mail to the office. Please join us for Christian Formation for ages 3-adult downstairs in the undercroft. Find us on Facebook by searching All Saints Episcopal Church Omaha! Flu season is here and some of you have been asking whether we should be drinking from the cup and passing the peace during this time of year…Rest assured if you feel more comfortable not doing either…It is perfectly acceptable! ANNOUNCEMENTS visit our Web site: http://www.allsaintsomaha.org (Desktop Version) http://www.allsaintsomaha.org/m (MobileVersion) Reminder: If OPS is closed due to weather, the All Saints office will also be closed . PARISH CALENDAR Tuesday Wednesday Jan 27 Jan 28 Thursday Saturday Sunday Jan 29 Jan 31 Feb 1 Paul Prentiss Mike Wheeler Doug Lacey Kathy Kresin Maureen O’Connor Roy Phillips Barbara Schaefer Dani Bradford Sam Brown John Bush Greta Vaught Chairs: Mark Fredrickson and Gayle Smith Watkins. Bill Anderson, Pam Barsness, Jonathan Bradford, Dean Hokanson, Michael Kresin, Jack Kubat, David McCain, Craig O’Connor, Kay Owen, Matt Payne, Kim Phillips, Mike Roth. Staff Meeting [L] 12:10AM HOLY EUCHARIST 5:00 PM Exultation Ringers 5:30 PM Choristers 6:00 PM Celebration Ringers 6:00 PM Youth in Focus 6:30 PM Handbells 7:30 PM Chancel Choir 11:30 AM Extended Advent Study 5:00 PM HOLY EUCHARIST 8:00 AM HOLY EUCHARIST 9:00 AM AXS EUCHARIST 9:45 AM CHRISTIAN FORMATION (AR) 9:45 AM INQUIRER’S CLASS [P] 10:30AM HOLY EUCHARIST 1:30 PM SUDANESE EUCHARIST from Dr. Laura Palmer, Director of Music Ministries “Lift High the Cross” resulted from the collaborative talents of two writers and a musician. George W. Kitchin, a scholar and clergyman, wrote the original text in 1887 to be included in a festival worship service at Winchester Cathedral. Later in 1916, Michael Newbolt revised the text for publication in a supplement to Hymns Ancient and Modern, England’s most well-known hymnal. With its inclusion in this hymnal, it was set to a new tune composed by Sydney Nicholson who is known for establishing the Royal School of Church Music. Since that time, both text and tune have become inseparably well-loved. Search Committee Prayer Almighty God, we pray for the guidance of your Holy Spirit as we seek a new rector for our church. You know our special needs and the task that lies in our hands. Direct us in our search and give us insight to perceive the leader you would choose for us. And we further pray, O Lord, that in this time of waiting we may all devote ourselves afresh to your service, so that nothing will be lost of the faithful work of the past, but rather that it may be brought to a rich harvest in the years to come. This we ask in the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Join us today, January 25th for the 2015 Chili Cook off and Bake off following the 10:30 service in the Undercroft. Come and taste and vote for your favorite chili and baked goods. Annual Parish Meeting Today at 9:45am - 10:25 in the Sanctuary Christian Adult Formation Sunday mornings -9:45 - 10:25 am Adult Christian Formation Current Events Series February 1, 8, and 15 Come to the Activity Room ready to learn, discuss, and reflect on how your faith asks you to live in today’s world. February 1: Mayor Jean Stothert will be with us to discuss the state of the city. She will present her plan to help Omaha grow from a great city to an extraordinary city. There will be time for Q and A. February 8: Woody Bradford will discuss the Tri-Faith Initiative of Omaha. Why is it important? What is the role of the Diocese of Nebraska? What do we envision going forward? Come hear the latest information. February 15: Franklin Thompson, City Councilmember and Associate Professor at UNO, will speak about race relations in Omaha. How is Omaha similar or different from Ferguson, MO or New York City? What can or should be done to improve race relations? Listen to Councilmember Thompson discuss this very important issue. Inquirers’ Class February 1, 8, and 15 Join Mother Judi Yeates in the parlor to find out more about the Episcopal Church. This class is perfect for those interested in being confirmed or received into the Church when the Bishop visits after Easter. Even if you’re not interested in confirmation, come if you are curious about the church, everyone welcome. Lent: A Journey in Prayer During Lent we will focus on developing our communication with God through prayer. Formation discussions will be offered each Sunday morning and Wednesday evening during Lent using, “The Book of Not so Common Prayer “ by Linda McCullough Moore. Sunday Mornings (Feb. 22, March 1, 8, 15, and 22) 9:45-10:25 in the Activity Room. Wednesday Soup for the Soul: Soup and Bread Supper 5:30-6:30 PM and Discussions held 6:30-7:30 PM. (Feb. 25, March 4, 11, 18, and 25) Lenten Retreat, “The Practice of Prayer” March 6-8 St. Benedict Retreat Center in Schuyler, NE Join Mother Judi in a beautiful setting to experience the transformative power of practicing prayer. Teaching will come from the book “The Practice of Prayer” by Margaret Guenther using many techniques from The Book of Not So Common Prayer by Linda McCullough Moore. Thursdays in Lent Want to know more about the Cosmos and how Lent and the vastness of God’s Creation are related? Please join us on Thursdays during Lent as we are guided by Bishop Knisely and his Lenten study “Lent Is Not Rocket Science.” As we become a Discipleship Group, we will discuss and share observations from the Lenten daily devotions from the past week while strengthening our own spiritual lives. We will meet on Thursdays staring February 19th through March 19th from 11:30a-1:00p at the Egg & I (147th & West Maple Road) for discussion and Dutch Treat Lunch. Books will be on sale for $5 each so pick one up and come when you can to explore how fascinating our world can be during the season of Lent. Everyone is welcome!! -2- Youth in FOCUS at All Saints Our All Saints Youth Group, is held on Wednesday evenings from 6:007:30 in the retreat center. All youth in 7th through 12th grade are welcome! Please talk to Liz Pettinger if you are interested or have any questions. (lizp@allsaintsomaha.com or 402-290-8644) All Saints History Entitled “The Great Crowd,” written by Fr. Mike Tan Creti, a former rector. It is a social history of All Saints beginning with its founding in 1885. The book will be available for sale in paperback and hard cover, January 31st and February 1st, after all services and Fr. Mike will be available to sign copies! Pizza Fundraiser for the J2A group! Are you thinking about your super bowl party? Trying to decide what to eat? We have a solution - come order a Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N Bake pizza from the J2A group! Proceeds from the pizza sales will contribute to their fundraising efforts for their 2015 Mission Trip. You can choose between a large Cheese, Pepperoni or Sausage pizza for only $10! Orders will be taken after services starting through January 25th. You will be able to pick up your pizza(s) on Sunday February 1st from 8:30am -12:30pm. Please note “Welcome to All Saints” new date is February 15th, following the 10:30 am service in the parlor . If you are new to All Saints or just want to get aquainted, join us for coffee and conversation Baby grand Baldwin Piano! Service Project for Sienna Francis House Feb. 8 for Children and Youth during Christian Formation @ 9:45 - 10:30 am During the church school hour on Sunday, Feb. 8, the children and youth of All Saints will be tying 20-30 fleece blankets to be donated to the Sienna Francis House. We would like to have the blankets ready for the kids to tie that Sunday morning. We are happy to accept donations of materials and or funds, but we also need volunteers to help pre-cut and prep the blankets. Some of the fleece has already been purchased and is available at the church if you would like to either pick up and take home and return back to the church prior to Feb. 8 or if you will be at the church and would like to work on the blankets there. The materials are located in the Rite 13, (8th & 9th grade classroom). Below are the material requirements for each blanket. Adult blankets (2) pieces for fleece - 2 ½ yds./ Kids blankets (2) pieces of fleece - 1 ¾ - 2yds http://m.wikihow.com/Make-a-Fleece-Tie-Blanket ; Thank you for your help and service. Laurie Hamilton Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Tuesday, February 17th! Please join us for our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper from 5:30-7:00pm on February 17th! We will be serving up pancakes (with an assortment of toppings), sausage and beverages! Also, not to be missed will be the White Elephant raffle with many unique items you could be taking home with you! The pancake supper is presented by the J2A youth and their parents. All proceeds will go to benefit this group on their mission trip to the Dominican Republic this June! Admission is $5 per person or $15 per family. Pictorial Directory Pleased double check your information on the first draft of the pictorial directory out in the narthex! If you would like to have your picture in the directory, please see one of our friendly photographers in the Narthex Day by Day for February, March, April and the Pledge envelopes are now available in the Narthex -3- The All Saints parish recently received a generous gift of a baby grand Baldwin piano! We are extremely grateful to the donors, Dr. and Mrs. Vince Miscia. The piano arrived in late December, and replaces the former choir room piano, as it is a higher quality instrument. We are blessed to receive this wonderful gift from the Miscia’s! The First Thursday Marching & Eating Society, will meet on the First Thursday of February - February 5 2015 at 6:30 P.M. in the Retreat Center. Fr Mike will be with us to tell of the processof researching and writing his new book, to share some of the background and context of our intriguing history, and to read passages from THE GREAT CROWD: The Love Story of a Large Urban Parish. Come hear about this Love Story from a great lover of All Saints, our own Fr. Mike Tan Creti. Please bring your table service and a food dish to share. Invite a friend or neighbor. As always ALL Members and Friends of our All Saints Family are most welcome and invited to attend. Yoga for Christians When he was questioned, Jesus told the lawyer that to inherit eternal life, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.” (Lk. 10:27) In yoga we breathe in the life breath of God, strengthen our bodies, and sooth our soul for the purpose of becoming our best selves…the person God sees when he looks at us. Come enjoy stretching, strengthening and breathing in the light of the Spirit. We meet in the activity room Saturdays from 10:0011:00. **There will be no meeting Jan. 31. -4-