Parish of All Saints’ Episcopal Church209 West 27th Street, Austin, TX 78705-5716

(512) 476-3589 Website: www.allsaints-austin.org

ANNUAL REPORTfor the calendar year 2016

Annual Parish Meeting – 10:30 a.m., Sunday, January 22, 2017

PAROCHIAL POSITIONS

RectorAssociate RectorAssociate RectorAssistant to the RectorExecutive Director of the Front PorchAssistant Director of the Front PorchUniversity MissionerOrganist & ChoirmasterOffice AdministratorCommunications DirectorBookkeeper/Financial AdministratorSexton/Facilities DirectorStudent Center Program Coordinator

The Rev. Michael K. AdamsThe Rev. A. Phillips Nazro, Jr. (Died 10 July 2016)The Rev. Cynthia CarusoThe Rev. Deacon Ed Woolery-PriceThe Rev. Dr. Stephen KinneyRiley WebbThe Rev. Beth Magill/The Rev. Eric HollowayGregory EatonMona MyersJerry LaPorteAnita BarrickMarvin JonesHannah Pommersheim/Caleb Parker

THE VESTRYSenior WardenJunior WardenClerkTreasurerChancellor

Trish ConradtSteve LemmonSandra KelleyScott BrookhartTom Pollan

Terms Expiring1/2017

Trish ConradtStan CoppingerTracy CorneliusSteve Lemmon

Terms Expiring1/2018

Steven “Chip” HarrisTim IrvineMac McEwrathJill Walker

Terms Expiring1/2019

Amy EasterlingBrandon JanesPittman McGeheeAnne Province

Terms Expiring1/2020

Angela EsomejuOlga GarzaBetsy SammonCharles Stuart

TABLE OF CONTENTS(2017 Budget, and 2016 Annual Parish Meeting Minutes are available upon request)

I. Parish Administration.......................................................................................3-13Parish Statistical Report 3Senior Warden’s Report 4Junior Warden’s Report 5Treasurer’s Report 5-6Vestry Authorized Land Committee 6Board of Trustees of the Endowment Fund 6-7Outreach Ministries: 7-13— Carolyn T. Smith Loaves & Fishes Ministry, Meals on Wheels, Micah 6 Austin, Habitat for Humanity, El Buen Samaritano, Environmental Guild, and Woman to Woman (Mentoring Ministry), Released Prisoner Mentoring Ministry,Refugee Resettlement Services

II. Parish Groups and Organizations.................................................................13-26Acolyte Guild 13-16Altar Flower Ministry 16Altar Guild 17Choirs & Parish Music Program 17-18Daughters of the King, St. Catherine’s Chapter 19Jr. Daughters of the King 19-20Grief Support Group 20Justice Group 20Heavenly Hosts 21Lectors and Chalice Bearers 21Men’s Group 22Newcomer & Visitor Ministry (Greeters) 22Pastoral Care at All Saints’ 23— Grace Ministry, Saints On Call, Bridge Ministry.Usher Corps Ministry 24Book Group 24St. Clare’s Guild & St. Monica’s Guild 25Twenties & Thirties (TnT) 25Women’s Group 26

III. Parish Christian Education Programs..........................................................27-28Children’s Spiritual Formation 27Episcopal Youth Community (The Window) 27Adult Education 28

IV. Resident Organizations at All Saints’............................................................29-35Parents’ Day Out 29The Front Porch 29-31All Saints’ Episcopal Day School 31-34

The Episcopal Student Center at the University of Texas 35

V. Appendix Transfers In and Out 36

Confirmed/Received 36

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I. PARISH ADMINISTRATIONPARISH STATISTICAL REPORT

OFFICIAL ACTS: 2014 2015 2016

BaptismsInfants/Children 23 24 17Adults 3 2 2Total………………………………………26 26 18

Confirmations 13 20 13Received 9 8 3

Total………………………………………22 28 19Marriages 12 5 5Burials 19 13 11

SERVICES:Daily Offices and Others

Sundays 5 6 9Other Days 106 99 99

Holy EucharistSundays 231 229 204Other Days 42 35 32Private Communions 68 40 43

Total Attendance for all services………………………22,864 21,574 14,797

CONGREGATION:Family Units 461 474 449Single Units 338 342 138Total Units (Households)…………………..……799 816 587

Baptized Members Last Report….………...….1377 1421 1469 Increases During Year:

Baptisms 26 26 18 Added by Confirmation 13 20 13 Received 9 8 3 Added by Transfer 23 21 12 Total Increases…………………………..+71 + 75 + 46Decreases During Year: Transferred Out 15 16 19 Database corrections & adjustments 0 0 0 Lost to Death 12 11 8Total Decreases……...………………… - 27 - 27 - 27

Total Baptized Members………………………1421 1469 1488

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SENIOR WARDEN’S REPORT

Outgoing Senior Warden reflects on past year

I have had the privilege of serving this past year as the Senior Warden on the All Saint’s Vestry, and I would like to make a few comments about 2016. First of all, I would like to thank Father Mike Adams for asking me to serve. I cannot tell you how humbled I was, and I vowed that I would do everything in my power to uphold and honor that sacred trust to work hard in service to All Saints’. Secondly, I would like to thank my fellow Vestry members and the incredible staff at All Saints’ for their support, blood, sweat and tears as we responded to the challenge of Father Mike’s four-month sabbatical.

Madre Cynthia did a wonderful job leading the parish in Mike’s absence, as did all of the other staff members, parishioners and other volunteers who pitched in to help. Though at times, it seemed like a long four months, I feel our confidence grew as we worked closely together finding answers to expected and unexpected challenges facing the parish.

It seems like we spent the better part of the past year focusing on challenging financial issues and not as much time devoted to growing our spiritual endeavors. When I realized this, I was very frustrated and felt our time should be spent doing just the reverse. Then I realized that All Saints’ is a million dollar business and as such, we must have a strong, transparent financial foundation. Without a solid financial foundation, All Saints’ could not offer all of the spiritual programs and services that we do today.

I am proud to say that this Vestry has overseen the first audit of some of the All Saints’ operating finances in at least eight years. Though it wasn’t as comprehensive an audit as I and the other Vestry members would have liked, it is a start of something that must be continued every single year without fail. Not all of the financial challenges have been addressed, but I hope the incoming Vestry will continue working hard to strengthen our financial foundation.

Another thing I am proud to have worked on in 2016, concerns the safety and emergency preparedness for All Saints’. The 84th Texas Legislature in 2015, passed two gun-related pieces of legislation allowing for the open-carrying of firearms and the carrying of concealed weapons on college campus. As the Vestry worked on policies relating to the open-carry legislation, it realized that most of the emergencies and threats at All Saints’ are not gun related especially when you consider the medical issues that arise during our services and having sconces (and an acolyte’s hair) catch on fire during services. Father Mike appointed a committee to work on an Emergency Action Plan, which is still a work in progress. Our plans are to have key people trained in how to respond appropriately in various emergency situations as they arise and to have actual drills in the Chapel so our parishioners will know what to expect and know what to do when the need arises. There will be more information coming about these efforts later this spring, but I feel the work of this committee will serve the All Saints’ family well and help keep everyone safe.

Finally, I want to thank all of the wonderful parishioners of All Saints’ for your time, treasure and talents that you unselfishly give day-after- day; week-after- week; and, year-after- year. You are the life blood of this congregation who cherish our Church’s historic past, who work hard to respond to our society’s fast-paced and ever-changing daily challenges and who look for spiritual comfort in the future we hope to build and leave for our children and grandchildren. Thank you for all that you do, for we are all “All Saints’.”

Respectfully submitted,Trish Conradt

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Sr. Warden

JUNIOR WARDEN’S REPORTThe Chapel plaster bubbling was determined to be related to leaks from the roof. The leaks were identified by Gregg Free and an engineer, and the South and West walls were repaired and repainted. Thanks to Gregg for working to identify these leaks. The Chapel plaster will undoubtedly re-crack in the future. The foundation in places is fundamentally unsound, and there are indications that there may be sub-grade seepage on the South side, particularly around the South Transept. This will need to be addressed at some point in the future, perhaps in connection with a renovation of the church facilities as a whole

We more aggressively trimmed the trees around the Chapel. This was for three reasons: First: The leaves from the trees clog up the Chapel rain gutters. This was one of the primary causes for the leaks. Second: The trees have grown over the years to the point that they block the sunlight, which illuminates the stained glass windows. Finally, while the trees still provide ample shade, we will have a better chance of having a healthy lawn.

We replaced the sofas in the Gregg House library. The new sofas have covers that can be removed and washed, and we purchased a back up set of covers to keep in reserve.

We compiled a list of possible upgrades to Gregg House and ball park estimates of their costs. These range from bathroom upgrades to adding a new conference room.

Routine maintenance and repairs were performed for Gregg House and the Chapel.

I am compiling, with Marvin and Mona’s help, a notebook on routine maintenance to be periodically performed.

I am compiling, for the Vestry, the Endowment, and the new Junior Warden, a schedule of expected repairs and replacements and a very rough estimate of the expected cost. This should aid in budgeting for these items.

I would like to stress how I believe Marvin has fully stepped into Mona’s prior role. Mona has imparted to Marvin her extensive knowledge of the facilities. I believe Marvin is doing a great job.

Respectfully submitted,Steve Lemmon Jr. Warden

2016 TREASURER’S REPORT This January marks the end of my second year as Treasurer of All Saints’ Church.  I am honored that you have again trusted me with this position.  Thank you to those of you who gave through your pledges and other offerings this past year.  My thanks also to the staff and volunteers who helped by keeping the costs of administering the church at an affordable level.  We look forward to the continued success of the work in this part of God’s vineyard - in the words of Father Mike.  Our viability as a church is easily traced back to our All Saints’ community. When you, our members of this community, become involved with the programs and services of the church, you become willing owners and operators of the church, leading to our continuing successes.  

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As many of you may know, our past treasury year was one of correcting the books. We brought in a new bookkeeper, Anita Barrick, who was able to find a number of ways of managing our books better and helped us with greater understanding of managing our funds. We are very grateful to have Anita helping us. We have also bolstered our finance committee, by adding a financial oversight committee. This team has helped us set up policies and procedures and better ways of ensuring continued scrutiny of our books. In addition, we can proudly report that we have completed an audit of the books at All Saints. This is something that we have sorely needed and will be done on annual basis from here on out. We are on a very good path. We were also able to see regular pledging due to the use of the ACS online system. Thank you all for you support. 

Please continue or begin pledging. Offer your time to the church in some way.  Share your skills, your ideas, and your passions with this community, and we will continue to grow. Thanks for the great year!  Let’s make 2017 even better! Give, Connect, Transform! All in for All Saints! 

Faithfully submitted,Scott BrookhartAll Saints’ Treasurer 2016

VESTRY AUTHORIZED LAND COMMITTEEAll Saints’ Episcopal Church was a beneficiary of the Estate of Elizabeth Simkins Masterson in 1952. The Land Committee handles the business affairs related to the remaining real properties in Brazoria and Montgomery Counties, including the administration of the oil and gas leases on mineral interests in those counties that have been retained by All Saints’. The only activity for the year 2016 was the lessee’s exercise of the option to extend the primary term of an Oil, Gas & Mineral Lease in Brazoria County, Texas, and the receipt of the consideration paid by the lessee for exercising the extension option.

Respectfully submitted, Bruce Bennett

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE O. V. BENNETT, JR. ENDOWMENT FUND OF ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH

On behalf of the Vestry of All Saints’ Episcopal Church, the Board of Trustees continued its management of the accounts and assets of the All Saints’ Endowment Fund (the “Endowment”).

The Endowment has served the Church well over the years and distributions from it have enriched the life of the congregation and have greatly aided the Church in its ministries. Numerous individuals have contributed to the Endowment since it was established in 1969 by Mr. O.V. Bennett, Jr., and it has received some generous bequests from estates. The Endowment currently has 23 individual funds that are invested collectively, with a total value in excess of $8.2 million dollars as of September 30, 2016. The assets are professionally managed and the Endowment has professional accounting services provided to it.

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During 2016, the members of the Board consisted of the Rev. Mike Adams, Carolyn Ostrom, Blake Justice, Tony Choban, Terry Tottenham, Emily Davenport, and Senior Warden Trish Conradt. In addition, the Board benefitted from the advice and counsel of Chancellor Tom Pollan.

As of September 30, 2016, the Fund’s value totaled $8,234,000.16, which is a substantial increase from prior years. The Endowment received a major contribution in early 2016 as a result of the termination of a trust created by O.V. Bennett. For the period from January 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016, the Endowment distributed $321,341.93 in support of the church.

The Endowment has grown over the years through generous contributions and careful management. It has been a pleasure to watch that growth and observe the benefits to the congregation and the community. If you have any questions about the Endowment or about how you might be a benefactor to it, please feel free to talk to any of the committee members or me.

Faithfully submitted,Carolyn OstromChair, Board of Trustees of the O.V. Bennett, Jr. Endowment Fund

OUTREACH MINISTRIESThe following are reports from some of our outreach areas.

Carolyn T. Smith Loaves & Fishes Ministry – Coordinator: Amy Pro; Treasurer: Jim Enelow; Volunteer Coordinator: Robin Edmonds I.    Description: The Carolyn T. Smith Loaves & Fishes Ministry is an All Saints’ Episcopal Church sponsored program. We serve families and individuals in financial and spiritual need within our community.  This program operates in Kinsolving Hall every Tuesday morning.  The financial and spiritual purpose of this ministry is to recognize Christ in everyone who asks for assistance and to help find solutions they may have been too overwhelmed to discover.  Volunteers repeatedly learn from and are enriched by their interactions with clients.  Volunteers observe and are deeply moved by the strength, perseverance and faith of individuals burdened by extreme difficulties.

II. Volunteers and Their Tasks:A. Client/Neighbor Interviewers & RecordersWe have a group of volunteers, including All Saint’s communicants and family members, University of Texas students, Seminary of the Southwest students, and other volunteers. The majority of these volunteers serve every Tuesday morning, others serve twice a month, once a month, or once a quarter. This specific group of volunteers interviews the clients to discuss specific needs and disseminate assistance.

B. Taco Guys and Prayer Room StaffA group of men get together every Monday night to prepare tacos and buy orange juice and then distribute them Tuesday morning.

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The Taco Guys include: Deacon Ed, Tom Davies, Herman Martina, Ken Choffel, Tom Wood, Steve Lemmon, Alan Barbee, and Jim Enelow.

Deacon Ed Woolery-Price and other prayer-room volunteers meet individually with clients and offer specific prayers, spiritual guidance, and/or an attentive ear.C. Other Volunteer Duties Bread pick-up at Texas French Bread: Tom Wood Bread pick-up at Russell’s Bakery: Roberta Sherfy, Josephine Sherfy Bread and pizza pick-up Starbucks, Pizza Hut and Papa John’s: Kelly Barnhill Cap Metro pass pick-up: Kirk Rowland, Lila Luce, and Mary Coppinger HEB gift card orders and activations – Kirk Rowland Saints Alive! Church Newsletter reporter: Lila Luce Pew Envelope managers: Michelle Carlson Personal Hygiene packets: Josephine Sherfy Database and bookkeeping: Jim Enelow Cleanup: Mary Coppinger, Marvin Jones Voter Registration: Michelle Carlson Flu Shots: Jessica Haskins (Walgreen’s) Health Care: Community Care sets up shop in the Library every Tuesday morning. They offer blood sugar and blood pressure screening as well as referral assistance for additional needs. They now have an MD on site, using the Choir Room as an examining room.

III. Program ScheduleA.  Mondays - Volunteer “Taco Guys” prepare breakfast tacos for Tuesday morningB.  Tuesdays

6:30 a.m. Setup begins in Kinsolving Hall7:00 a.m. Sign-in sheet is placed outside Gregg House7:25 a.m. Clients/Neighbors are invited to attend Morning Prayer in the church7:30 a.m.  Morning Prayer service begins8:00 a.m.   Distribution of breakfast tacos and juice8:15 a.m.

Clients/Neighbors are invited into Kinsolving Hall for coffee and sweet bread. Names from sign-in sheet are called; applications are passed out.  The typical number served each week is 35 households plus three people from Austin Transition Center (ATC).

8:45 a.m. Interviews begin9:45-10:00 a.m.  Interviews end.  Clean-up begins. 

IV. Assistance Provided to Clients/NeighborsA.  Financial

Checks are written to pay for items such as rent, utilities, IDs, birth certificates, glasses, workbooks and prescriptions. In October, 2016 we received a $16,00 grant from Austin Energy which allows us to use a voucher system to reduce customer’s energy bills. We began distributing these vouchers in November.

B.  Food: HEB gift cards and referrals to Micah 6 Food PantryC.  Transportation: Cap Metro bus passes 24-hour and 31-day; one time contribution

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toward Greyhound bus ticketD. Work boots: $40 vouchers to Payless E.  Other Assistance: Referrals to other assistance agencies; alternatives to their specific

situation

V.   Contributors1. All Saints’ Episcopal Church – During services on the first Sunday of each month,

donations are requested for this ministry. Congregation donates money, hygiene items, greeting cards, socks, magazines and books.

2. All Saints’ Episcopal Day School - Parents donate hygiene items, money and 100 Christmas stockings for children. Value of each stocking is approximately $25.

3.    Children’s Sunday School – Donation of Christmas stockings for adults.4.   Sock Challenge - Volunteers and church members donated socks during the cold

winter months.

Special NoteWe sincerely thank the congregation of All Saints’ Episcopal Church for allowing us to participate in this ministry, for supporting this ministry, and for joining us in prayer for those who come to us for help. We invite all congregation members to visit Kinsolving Parish Hall on Tuesday mornings.  We want you to see your donations at work!  You are welcome to join us as we interview and visit with our neighbors in need.  We always welcome new volunteers.

2016 Loaves & Fishes Volunteers:Richard Apperley, Christine Baleshta, Carol Brookhart, Holly Brookhart, Will Brookhart, Michelle Carlson, Ken Choffel, Bill Connor, Mary Coppinger, Ruth Davies, Tom Davies,

Robin Edmonds, Steve Edmonds, James Enelow, Jessica Haskins-Cummings, Hamila Hobson, Marvin Jones, Grace Kago, Peter Kago, Sara Kennedy, Mimi Parris, Dana Kuykendall,

Steve Lemmon, Joseph LeVan, Ruth Ann Lostracco, Lila Luce, Herman Martina, Bill McLellan, Beth Mertz, Cara Mueller, Betty Newsom, Erik Pankratz, Bettie Pollan,

Beverly Pond, Amy Pro, Dorothy Rowland, Kirk Rowland, Bill Schultz, Josephine Sherfy, Roberta Sherfy, Sara Smith, Anne Simpson, Myra Williamson, Tom Wood,

and Deacon Ed Woolery-Price.

(See Loaves & Fishes Banking Summary for 2016 on next page)

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Loaves & Fishes Banking Summary 2016January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016

Beginning Balance: $28,356.99Income: Transferred from Office Account 7747 $48,713.79

Transferred from Office Account 0137 $910.85 Transferred from Office Account 0145 $228.05

Deposits $2000.00 Total Income: $51,852.69Expenses:

Uncategorized $0.00ARDF Cynthia $25.00Auto & Transport:

Auto Insurance $60.00Service & Parts $40.00

Total Auto & Transport: $100.00

Bank Charge $224.75Bills & Utilities:

Credit Card Payment $40.00 Total Bills & Utilities: $40.00

Birth Certificate $53.00 Bus Passes $12,182.70

Car Registration $71.25Eyewear $0.00Fees & Charges $35.00Food Handler Cert. $7.95

HEB Gift Cards $22,283.70Home:

Furnishings $51.00Total Home: $51.00

Housing $4,678.64 ID’s $1,713.75

Medical $116.65Out-of-town Travel $4,116.64Storage $395.00Supplies (stamps, pens, paper, etc) $302.48

Utilities: $40.00 Electric $4,890.01 Gas $237.30

Other $40.00Telephone $230.86

Water $207.55 Total Utilities: $5,645.72

Work Boots $1,209.66 ------------

Total Expenses: $53,253.39

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Overall Total for 2016: -$1,400.70

Ending Balance: $26,956.29

MICAH 6 COALITION – Brian Hopper, Board Representative, jubal@earthlink.netAll Saints’ is one of eleven congregations participating in Micah 6 of Austin. Our mission is to assist those in need to live a more abundant and self-sustaining life.  As a non-profit organization, we answer the call of Micah 6:8 to – “…do justice through education, dialogue, and advocacy; love kindness by compassionately serving those who come to us for assistance; and walk humbly with God by providing opportunities for the spiritual growth of those we serve, our congregations and other community partners.”

The Micah 6 food pantry, open on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings, continues to serve the community.  In 2016, we served 436,500  pounds of food to 14,005 households of needy Austinites (This is about 10% less food than 2016 to slightly more recipients).  Thanks to Capital Area Food Bank and generous donations, especially from Whole Foods and Trader Joe's, and our member congregations, we are able to fill our shelves each week.  The tough economy and shrinking assistance continue to press our clients, so your donations are more important than ever. Overall donations to Micah 6 were down as well – Micah 6 sees the same challenges as other churches and non-profits.

The Drop-In Center at University Baptist Church for street youth continues to draw large crowds of youth, giving them a secure place to sit, visit, have a hot meal, get a break from the elements, and most importantly have a place they feel they belong. Micah 6 has teams of volunteers to prepare hot meals and supervise and interact with the patrons on Sundays from 2:00-6:00.  The freeze nights provided by the Youth Center give Street Youth (and their pets!) a safe place to shelter from the elements.  All Saints’ continues to be a regular provider of meals – thanks so much to all who participate.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – Brian Hopper 512-899-0750, jubal@earthlink.netIn 2016, in lieu of our former Habitat commitment of partnering with other churches to do an “Episcopal Build”, we chose to support our own Taylor Thompson in his effort to build a house to honor his mother Maureen Thompson, who died of cancer in 2015. We are pleased to say that the All Saints’ pledge to this effort helped Taylor to reach his goal. If you would like to donate to Habitat, make checks out to Habitat for Humanity with All Saints’ on the memo line and send directly to Habitat for Humanity Austin (Aaron Landis, Development Manager) 500 W. Ben White Blvd., Austin, TX 78704 www.austinhabitat.org

EL BUEN SAMARITANO – Steve Edmonds 512-231-1333, sedmonds@aol.com

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Volunteers deliver our nonperishable food items once a week to El Buen Samaritano. Our heartfelt thanks go out to all the parishioners for their weekly contributions in 2016 and we ask for your continued support in 2017. El Buen Samaritano truly appreciates our efforts!

MEALS-ON-WHEELS – from Bobby Wright, Coordinator, email: rswrightjr@gmail.comDuring 2016, All Saints’ parishioners and staff delivered approximately 4,680 meals.  We have supported Meals-On-Wheels since 1984, by providing noontime food deliveries to Austin’s homebound elderly and disabled, who can no longer shop or cook for themselves.  We now have 36 volunteer delivery drivers, organized into teams of four members.  Each team member is responsible for picking up and delivering 10 hot, nutritious meals, one day per month.  Our delivery driver also offers a friendly “hello” and checks on the person’s welfare. Sometimes, our driver is the only human contact the person receives all day.   New drivers are always welcome.

ALL SAINTS’ ENVIRONMENTAL GUILD – from Carolyn Croom: cbcroom@sbcglobal.net 

The All Saints’ Environmental Guild first convened in February 2013. The Guild focuses on environmental activities that benefit our parish. The Guild monitored Austin Energy's 2016 rate case and how it could impact All Saints’. We also explored environmental aspects of possible future renovations to Gregg House.For more information, you may contact Carolyn Croom at cbcroom@sbcglobal.net .

WOMAN TO WOMAN – from Patti Woolery-Price, Co-Chair, pattiwoo@aol.comStarted in 2014, WOMAN TO WOMAN is an All Saints’ mentoring ministry to women on parole by women of faith. Our mission is to provide financial, practical, emotional, and spiritual guidance to one woman at a time for a limited period to assist her in becoming a self-sustaining, emotionally stable, and spiritually whole person, with appropriate life skills to successfully achieve her goals.

October 2016 marked the second anniversary of adopting our first mentee.  Woman to Woman has worked as a team to assist her in getting housing, transportation and food, in becoming self-supporting, in dealing with health challenges, tutoring her for GED classes, while supporting her with our friendship. After a year of treatment, including surgery, for breast cancer, she was pronounced cancer free in December.

She began paying her own phone bill in November 2016. All Saints' will continue to pay her monthly parole fee through June 2017 when her parole ends.  In addition, Woman to Woman helped her apply for affordable housing through Foundation Communities, a local nonprofit, and she was accepted in December. A few days after Christmas we helped her move from a group home to one of Foundation Communities properties, an apartment complex which provides many social services as well. Our mentee has made so much progress that we are expecting her to "graduate"

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and become a member of the Woman to Woman team in 6 months. At that time we will begin looking for another mentee.

Woman to Woman team members: Carol Brookhart, Joan Burnham, Nancy Castleberry, Harriett Choffel, Robin Edmonds, Charlotte Frazier, Carolyn Powers, Ann Swingler; Jill Walker and Patti Woolery-Price, Co-Chairs.  With the spiritual guidance of the Rev. Cynthia Caruso and the support of the Rev. Mike Adams.REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT SERVICES – Bobby Wright, Committee Member, rswrightjr@gmail.comAll Saints’ has recently formed an 11-member committee, with plans to sponsor a new refugee family in 2017.  In past years, we have successfully provided valuable support and friendship to numerous refugee families arriving from the war-torn countries of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iraq and Afghanistan. Parishioners interested in helping with this new effort are encouraged to contact Madre Cynthia for more information.

RELEASED PRISONER MENTORING MINISTRY– Deacon Ed Woolery-Price 512-476-7643History.  Hank Smith, then a long time member of All Saints’, was assisting men with financial support and resources to help them in finding a job and become independent. These men were on parole from the Texas prison system that released these men, while still  on parole, into cities where they did not have relatives, did not have a church, and knew no one to turn to for  help  as they sought to transition into society after being imprisoned for many years. In 2009, All Saints’ men took over this ministry from Hank as it had become more than he could handle financially.  The ministry became know as the Men’s Mentoring Program, and is made up of men at All Saints’ who assist in mentoring  those men on parole that are selected for mentoring. The program mentee at a time the Men’s program to over from Hank Smith was Harold Russell, followed by Marvin Jones, then Aaron Robertson.  The present mentee is Carlos Vasques.  

II. PARISH GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS

ACOLYTE GUILD ANNUAL REPORT 2015The All Saints’ Acolyte program functions as a component of our youth ministry, along with Sunday School and EYC. Acolyting presents a visible and tangible way that the youth serve the parish, as well as a way that they participate in stewardship—by offering their time and talent. The director is Patricia Goubil-Gambrell. This report highlights the organization of the acolyte corps and key events of 2016.

Acolyte MinistryThe acolyte program at All Saints’ is philosophically part of our youth ministry. The emphasis is on serving the parish and acolytes rotate among four acolyte roles and between our two Sunday services. Acolytes, thus, have an opportunity to serve as Crucifer/Altar Server, Gospel Server, Gospel Torch, and Epistle Torch, as well as participate in Rite I and Rite II services. With this approach, we seek to instill in the youth that all roles at the altar are important and that serving your parish when it needs you represents true service.

We have a 50 page acolyte manual, detailing duties of each acolyte during the regular service as well as special services. We provide on-the-job training and coaching before each Sunday morning service. Acolytes review and rehearse their roles, focusing on how to serve with the appropriate decorum and posture. We augment this training with group training as needed.

Acolyte Sponsors

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Acolyte Sponsors support the acolyte program (1) by ensuring teams are ready before services and (2) by assisting with acolyte training. Additionally sponsors facilitate rapport and communication with other groups who serve at the altar — Lay Readers, Altar Guild, Choir, and Clergy. Sponsors for 2016 included Scott Brookhart, Tracy Cornelius, Nancy Crichlow, Kay Hopper, Mike McChesney, David Milton, Polly Moore, and Ann Vanderburg.

Acolyte RecognitionWe presented our graduating seniors with a special gift at the end of the summer to acknowledge their faithful service and to remind them of their connection to All Saints’. Our graduating seniors in 2016 were Grace Battle, Robert Hopper, Hannah McChesney Annika Ostrom, Sophie Schmidt, and Campbell Stuart. Grace served as an acolyte for 7 years as well as participating in EYC and Sunday School. Robert served as an acolyte for 8 years. He participated in the Austin Convocation Acolyte Festival, Sunday School, EYC, and several mission trips. Hannah served as an acolyte for 8 years. She also participated in the National Acolyte Festival, the Austin Convocation Acolyte Festival, Sunday School, Adventure Bible School, mission trips, and EYC. Annika served as an acolyte for 8 years and attended National Acolyte Festival, the Austin Convocation Acolyte Festival. Sophie served as an acolyte for 8 years. Practically an ASEC “lifer,” Sophie started at All Saints’ in parents’ day out at the age of 18 months, then attended the Day School as a preschooler. She attended the National Acolyte Festival and the Austin Convocation Acolyte Festival. Campbell has served as an acolyte for 8 years, eventually performing all the acolyte roles: Gospel server, torch bearer, crucifer, altar server, boater, and thurifer. At ASEC, she participated in Sunday School, the Production Company, EYC, and The Window as well as attended the National Acolyte Festival multiple times and the Austin Convocation Acolyte Festival.lives.

Trip to National Acolyte Festival All Saints’ was represented again at the National Acolyte Festival in Washington, D.C. in 2016. We are the only Episcopal church in Texas that consistently participates in the festival every October. Two acolytes made our thirteenth trip to the National Acolyte Festival. Acolytes participating were Karly Lipman and Mary Smith. We offer a special thanks to all the adult chaperons who accompanied us and did so much to make the trip fun for all the acolytes: Jamie Lipman and Sharon who also had the honor of toting the holy hardware gun case to and from ABIA; Patricia Goubil-Gambrell, veteran trip organizer and guide.

The attendance at this year’s festival was impacted by Hurricane Matthew. While 73 parishes from 18 states registered, many of the churches along the Atlantic seaboard (particularly Florida and South Carolina) that represent a significant portion of the festival’s attendance, were not able to travel. As usual there was a “one-time” attendee ringer church that came from further away than us, this time first timers Emanuel Episcopal Church in Rapid City, SD.

The celebrant and preacher at this year’s festival was the Bishop of New Hampshire, Gene Robinson, who based his homily on “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten,” re-fashioning it to “All I Really Need to Know about Being a Good Christian, I Learned fromAcolyting.” Among the lessons:

Showing up is also a ministry (All acolyte sponsors clapping here). Ratty shoes are not a problem for Jesus. What you wear in your heart is more important

(Acolyte sponsors have to agree). Do the right thing, even if you aren’t in the right mood. (Acolyte sponsors and parishioners

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know you stayed up late and have lots of other things to do, but your attentive, reverent service at the altar means a lot).

This year’s sightseeing consisted of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (government humor: sign on one of the machines read “free samples tomorrow), the Hirshhorn, the Smithsonian Castle, Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum (geek alert: model of the Enterprise used in original Star Trek on display), the National Building Museum, the American Indian Museum, the National Portrait Gallery, and the Koshland Science Museum. We celebrated at our traditional meal in Chinatown at Tony Cheng’s and Haagen Daz.Acolyte FundraisersNow in our 13th year, our “parking lot ministry” fundraisers continue to cover the costs of the trip to the National Acolyte Festival. The acolytes who went to Washington and their parents volunteered for all of these fundraisers. In addition to parents, we especially appreciate the volunteers who did not go to NAF but staffed these fundraisers to help us: Scott Brookhart, Tracy and Eva Cornelius, Kay Hopper, Denise and Genevieve Ketcham, Mike McChesney, Polly Moore, Charles Stuart, and Ann Vanderburg. We lit candles for you at the Cathedral in thanksgiving for your time and in making this trip possible. Needless to say, we could not run such successful fundraisers without the help of Mona Myers and Marvin Jones. From making sure we have flyers, signs, and the correct change to assisting with Day School traffic during MOOOVin, these staff members demonstrate immense dedication and support for the youth of All Saints’.

We are grateful for everyone’s support of the acolyte parking fundraisers at UT MOOOVin and home UT football games. Thank you for parking here and telling your friends to park here, too. These fundraisers make it possible for any acolyte who volunteers to attend the National Acolyte Festival at little or no cost.

Thank YousMost importantly, we recognize that the primary reason for the health and success of the acolyte ministry at All Saints’ arises from the commitment of the acolyte parents who encourage their children to participate in this ministry and who get them here on time, properly attired, on the Sundays that they serve. Thank you for your support.

A special thank you goes to Scott Brookhart who faithfully sends email reminders to acolytes and acolyte sponsors the week they are to serve. We thank the clergy of this parish for their support of the acolyte ministry in 2016: Mike Adams, Phil Nazro, Stephen Kinney, and Cynthia Caruso.

We appreciate the incredible support that we get from office staff: Jerry LaPorte who makes sure we don’t miss any Saints’Alive! deadlines and gets the acolyte names in the service sheet each week; Anita Barrick who gets our bills paid and reimbursements made in a timely manner; Marvin Jones who directs Day School traffic during the chaos of MOOOVin; and Mona Myers who always takes good care of us in the church and in the parking lot.

2016 AcolytesYouth who served as acolytes in 2016 include: Gus Albach, Grace Battle, Dinah Bray, Piper Bray, Will Brookhart, Eva Cornelius, Caileigh Dowell, McKenna Dowell, Robert Hopper, Brooks Johnson, Tristan Ketcham, Stephen Lemmon, Karly Lipman, Hannah McChesney, Levi Milton,

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Allison Murfin, Carrie Anne Murfin, Annika Ostrom, Thomas Ostrom, Duke Saenz, Francesca Saenz, Sophia Saenz, Lucy Schmidt, Sophie Schmidt, Mary Smith, Campbell Stuart, Amanda Thomas, Emilee Thomas, Kyla Thompson, Taylor Thompson, Eli Vela, and Javier Vela.

In 2016, we welcomed new acolytes Brooks Johnson and Emilee Thomas. Our 2016 graduates were Grace Battle, Robert Hopper, Hannah McChesney, Annika Ostrom, Sophie Schmidt, and Campbell Stuart.

Plans for 2017We will attend the National Acolyte Festival in Washington, DC, in October 2017.

The acolyte fundraisers that make it possible for acolytes to attend the festival at little or no cost include: UT MOOOVin 2017 August 21-26; and UT home football games on September 2 and 9, October 7 and 21, and November 11.

We welcome all parishioners to become involved with the Acolyte ministry, especially youth of acolyting age (11+ years old) and their parents. We are ready to help you serve in this ministry.

Faithfully,Patricia Goubil-Gambrell All Saints’ Episcopal Church Acolyte Director

ALTAR FLOWER MINISTRY

Members of this ministry deliver the altar flowers from Sunday services, special services, Easter and Christmas to parishioners who are home bound, ill, hospitalized, or have lost a loved one, and to those celebrating a new life or otherwise in need of a little extra moral support.Volunteers work in teams of two or three. One member arranges the flowers usually on Monday and the other members deliver them on Tuesday or Wednesday along with a card for the recipients.During 2016 the members of the ministry delivered dozens of Easter lilies and poinsettias at Christmas.  During the year we made weekly flower deliveries to approximately 175 appreciative parishioners.We had four teams of three (one arranger and three deliverers) each week for most of 2016, so each team pitched in every four weeks. For 2016 our members were:Dane Anderson, Sandra Bosley, Harriet Choffel, Robin Edmonds, Olga Garza, Tracy Gossard, Karenkim Lee, John Lynch, Lynn Melancon, Kit Odom, Beatrice Neuhold-Orth, Betty Newsom, Kelli Anne Royse, Amanda Schmidt, Doris Scott, and Barbara Ward.

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 This ministry is an opportunity for parishioners to act as a link between the church and those unable to attend services. We would love to have new volunteers join us. If you would like to volunteer, please contact me at amandaschmidt1@mac.com.

Respectfully submitted,Amanda SchmidtAltar Flower Ministry Chair

ALTAR GUILDThe Altar Guild’s mission is to ensure the smooth functioning of the liturgical life of All Saints’ by assisting our Clergy in the performance of their ceremonial duties. To this end, we are comprised of four teams of 5-7 people who rotate weekly attending not only to the usual Sunday Eucharists, but to any other Sacramental occasion such as Nuptials, Baptisms, and funerals. We prepare and care for all of the vessels, linens, color vestments and hangings used in the course of our worship life. We find great satisfaction in this unique ministry and welcome anyone who feels called to serve.

Altar Guild members during 2016:Team 1: Jeanine Cuellar, Ana Dison, Cecilia Lynch, Polly Moore.Team 2: Martha Bell, Joyce Edwinson, LisaDiane Etheredge, Karen Fehr, Elizabeth Fehr, Sandra Kelley.Team 3: Jim Creswell, Pat Creswell, Jeannine Miller, John Miller, Donna Shipley.Team 4: Kay Allensworth, Pat Ford, Nancy Leshikar, Heather McKinney, Donald Wertz.

Respectfully submitted,Donald WertzAltar Guild Director

THE CHOIRS AND PARISH MUSIC PROGRAMThe vocal and bell choirs continue to do very good work, and I am feeling blessed to work with parishioners so willing to give of their talents to All Saints’ Church.

• The ChoirsBoth the Parish and Quin choirs are continuing to improve in quality and overall sound. The Quin Choir, in particular, is doing more adventurous music than may have been the case previously. We have had some new members, and lost others for various reasons, but both choirs are holding fairly constant in numbers. Further new and returning members are always most welcome in both choirs. Our continuing section leaders for both choirs are Ms. Erika Wuerzner, soprano, VeronicaWilliams, alto, Michael Wolfe, tenor, and Julius Young, baritone. In addition to their value as musicians, they have all proven to be valuable members of the choirs for the good will and gracious personality each brings.

In the last year, the Parish Choir made its first trip outside Texas, to sing Evensong at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York. It was a very successful trip, and the choir did a lovely job in a very different acoustic and spatial environment. That cathedral music staff were pleased enough to invite the Choir back this coming year. This does not happen for every choir visiting the cathedral.

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We will therefore be returning for Sunday, June 25. On that morning, I have also arranged for the Parish Choir to sing for the Eucharist at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Manhattan.

Here at home, the last year has seen the resumption of Choral Evensong on the last Sunday of each month. Both choirs presented special music for Easter, along with a guest brass quartet. In April, the Parish Choir presented the annual Choral Mass, a setting by Franz Schubert. Advent Lessons and Carols was a good success, as were the Christmas Eve services. Members of both choirs sang at both of the Christmas Eve services. It was a special joy to me to be able to work with the children of the parish at the early Christmas Eve service. In the upcoming year, we will be doing the Choral Mass on Sunday, May 7, presenting the Missa Secunda of Hans Leo Hassler, with accompaniment by recorders and viols in the Renaissance tradition. The Parish Choir continues to present Evensong monthly on the last Sunday of each month. They will sing as usual for Ash Wednesday and the special services of Holy Week. On Easter Sunday, April 16, we will have the same brass ensemble who played so beautifully for us last year.

Throughout all of this activity, I continue to work with both choirs not only on musical excellence, but to promote in both an atmosphere of joy in the making of music, the fellowship of singing together, and the important ministry of music within the liturgy of All Saints’ Church.

• Instrumentalists/BellsIn the last year, several members of the parish have participated as guest instrumentalists in worship services. It is my hope that any other members of the parish who play an instrument and might wish to be included in the parish music from time to time will feel free to contact me. I would be very glad to find ways to include any member of the parish who might be interested in the taking part in the musical portion of our worship.The Bell Choir has been meeting regularly, and played music at service several times throughout the last year. Their improvement over the last two years has been remarkable, and they are doing very good work. We can always use more players, and are open to new members. Beside this, our only logistical issue is that we have neither enough tables nor enough space to play all three octaves of bells which the parish owns. I am generally limited to two octaves at any one time. The Bell Choir will continue to play regularly through the year. Any who are interested in joining are welcome to contact me at any time.In addition to these activities, I have been working with the leaders and students of the UT Episcopal Student Center. Their musicians have joined us for two services in the last year, and I have played for three of their services, in addition to giving a lecture for one of their Wednesday evening programs.All Saints’ has had excellent music for many years. I am working to the best of my ability to continue this tradition. None of this would be possible without the talents of the parishioners who make our music possible. At the same time, I have endeavored to introduce new music and new musical styles to the rich repertoire already known to the parish, so that we may have an

ever wider appreciation of the musical gifts God has bestowed on the world. My thanks to the rector, the clergy, the parish staff, the choirs, and especially to all of you for your continuing support of their efforts as they offer their music to the glory of God.

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To sing is to pray twice.St. Augustine

Respectfully submitted,Gregory Eaton Organist/Choirmaster

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING, ST. CATHERINE’S CHAPTERSt. Catherine’s Chapter of The Order of the Daughters of the King is a world-wide religious order of women who take a lifetime vow of prayer, service and evangelism. We maintain a confidential prayer list compiled at monthly meetings and from emails from parishioners, prayer requests via the All Saints’ website and prayer request cards in the pews. Members pray daily for those on the prayer list. St. Catherine’s Chapter currently has 44 members.

During 2016 St. Catherine’s Chapter stuck close to its principal purpose: praying daily for those in need. In addition, Daughters of the King came together monthly (except for the summer months) for fellowship and spiritual discussion. As we do each year, we conducted a series of training sessions for new members. We also provided breakfast casseroles for the Street Youth Ministry Bible study classes.

In addition to those regular, ongoing activities, St. Cat’s Daughters of the King participated in the following activities in 2016:

On Sunday, February 28, we welcomed five new members: Nancy Bernhardt, Nancy Crichlow, Vivien Geneser, Kit Odom, and Beth Mertz.

On Saturday, March 12, we held a Quiet Day in the Episcopal Student Center facilitated by Betsy Aylin.

On Saturday, September 24, we held an informational meeting for prospective members.

On Sunday, October 30, we cooked dinner for the Episcopal Student Center.

On Wednesday, December 14, we held a Christmas Appreciation Luncheon for the staff and clergy of All Saints’ Episcopal.

On Friday, December 16, we cooked tacos and special treats for the Street Youth Ministry Christmas Party.

Respectfully submitted,Jane Shaughness, President of St. Catherine’s Chapter of The Order of the Daughters of the King ©

JR. DAUGHTERS OF THE KINGThe Junior Daughters of the King (JDOK) met monthly during the school year in Laura’s Corner

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(upstairs in Gregg House). We had 3 third graders who were interested in lessons in becoming a JDOK.

In March, we invited interested girls to a walk about at the Children’s International Festival as part of the U.T. Expo. We continued meeting in April and May on Saturday’s from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. with lessons from the JDOK primary guide: Caterpillar.

During the new school year we met on Sunday’s from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We began the curriculum based on “Following the Good Shepherd”. The lessons were:

JDOK Motto and Follow the LabyrinthFollow the SpiritFollow the Foot Steps of Jesus andFollow the Feast.

The JDOK are girls and young women from 7 to 21 years of age who make a promise of daily prayer and service. The St. Joan chapter of JDOK at All Saints’ is named after St. Joan of Arc.

Becoming a JDOK gives a girl the opportunity to grow in her love and knowledge of Jesus Christ while serving her church and community.

The Directresses for the St. Joan chapter are DOK members Barbara Reyes, Linda Jacques andBeverly Pond.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPOpen first to those who had lost a loved one, the Grief Support Group extended its invitation to those who are terminally ill, and their loved one(s). The meetings are a place to rest, knowing all present understand how you feel. We wrote letters to our loved ones, we talked, and we shared food. We also helped each other get through the difficult and lonely holidays. There are no answers here, only friends who offer a helping hand. It is a group of great mercy.

Respectfully submitted,The Rev. Cynthia CarusoAssociate Rector

JUSTICE GROUPThe Justice Group, aka Justice League, began slowly and prayerfully to look at ways to do justice in our community. The meetings hosted speakers who told about programs such as Open Table, Austin Interfaith, Magdalene House, One Human Race, Refugee Services of Texas, and L’Arche communities. We also heard a member tell the Robert E. Lee stained glass window above the altar is an impediment to her worship. This issue is now a parish issue.

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In 2016 members decided to 1) join Austin Interfaith and 2) to form a Welcome Team for a refugee family. The Justice Group will continue to seek ways that All Saints’ members can actively work for a more just world.

Respectfully submitted,The Rev. Cynthia CarusoAssociate Rector

HEAVENLY HOSTSHeavenly Hosts is All Saints’ lay hospitality ministry whose mission is to be a welcoming and gracious presence to all who enter our doors for both celebratory and funeral receptions. Its main purpose is to involve parishioners in the preparation and staffing of these receptions and is comprised of approximately 40 volunteers who help with setup, food preparation, serving, and cleanup. The 2016-2017 co-chairs are Ruth Ann Lostracco and Bettie Pollan for celebratory receptions and Patti Woolery-Price for funeral receptions.

On May 15th our only duty was to help serve the wonderful meal prepared by our award-winning cooks at our Parish Picnic; and Bon Voyage Party for Father Mike Adams as he prepared to go on sabbatical June 1st. The added bonus was having our own Phil Nazro signing his new book, A Collection of 30 Sermons by The Rev. Phillips Nazro, Jr.

Also in 2016, Heavenly Hosts planned and executed the following celebratory events: Youth Sunday, honoring our graduates, May 22nd; the annual Lemonade in the Shade Labor Day event, September 4th; and a “Welcome Home” reception for Mike and Michele Adams on their return from Father Mike’s sabbatical, October 9th .

The 2016 funeral receptions were for:Mary Connor, January 9Shirley Lewis, March 12Daniel Morgan, April 14The Rev. Phil Nazro, July 15Cynthia Archibald, Sept. 17Betty Thorp, Nov. 7Dean Justice, Nov. 18

Respectfully submitted,Ruth Ann Lostracco, Bettie Pollan & Patti Woolery-PriceHeavenly Host Chairs

LECTORS & CHALICE BEARERS CORPSThe Lectors and Chalice Bearers continue to enhance our parish liturgy by the reading of scriptures, psalms, and prayers of the people and administering the chalice at the Eucharist. Coverage is provided for all the Sunday services by our group with the exception of the 6:30 p.m. Student Center service. We also serve at special services during Christmas, Lent, and Easter, as well as weddings and funerals. We are grateful for the help of our Seminarian Interns who assist with the 7:30 a.m. services on Sundays when the seminary is in session. The Lector and Chalice Bearer

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group currently has 24 persons who serve. We gained and lost volunteers during the past year and a couple have taken well-earned breaks.  We always welcome new volunteers and if you are interested, please contact Mary Hemby, Coordinator at 512-312-5310 or mhemby@yahoo.com

Respectfully submitted,Mary HembyLector & Chalice Bearer Coordinator

MEN’S GROUPThis group is open to all men that wish to participate!  The events center around a Friday evening gathering for a meal and fellowship once a month. Volunteers cook the main dish; the church provides the beer; those coming are asked to bring a side dish and/or dessert - or soft drinks & water (and pitch-in on set up and clean-up). Annual highlights are Men’s Group Crawfish Boil (during Lent), Gumbo Night, Spaghetti Night, Brisket Night, and others from member volunteer cooks.  During the summer, we have Open Grill Nights – (where you bring your own food item to grill), and we have an Annual SuperBowl of Chili Cook-Off, and participate in the Annual Parish Picnic, Mardi Gras, and other parish events.

If you would like to enjoy some good male bonding where we promise there is never any “meeting agenda,” please contact me at 476-3589, ext 104 or at mike@allsaints-austin.org.

Respectfully submitted,The Reverend Mike AdamsRector

NEWCOMER & VISITOR MINISTRY (Greeters)In 2016 the Greeters Ministry is made up of volunteers who act as greeters for both the 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM services. This year the team was coordinated by Carol Barnes.

Greeters can be found each Sunday at the Greeter Table outside of the front of the sanctuary near the parking lot. The primary activity of this ministry was to ensure that newcomers, visitors and regulars are warmly greeted before services, provide information or answer questions individuals may have about All Saints’ and to support the promotion and use of nametags. This year the 9:00 greeter has set-up the table and weather permitting, it has been left outside between services. The 11:30 greeter has been responsible for returning the set-up after their shift.

The 2016 greeter corps included: Carol Barnes, Carol Brookhart, Joanne Bruce, Bill McLellan, Betty Newsom, Margie Ranc, Betsy Sammon, and James Williamson.

Respectfully submitted,Carol BarnesGreeter Coordinator

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PASTORAL CARE AT ALL SAINTS’

Grace Ministry In 2004 All Saints’ Parish developed Grace Ministry to extend the reach of our clergy’s pastoral support. The mission of this lay ministry is to offer God’s love through presence, listening and confidentiality. By referral from the clergy twelve Grace Ministers now partner regularly with parishioners. The group also meets once a month for supervision and training.  A Grace Minister visits a parishioner during transitions such as a decline in health, the loss of a loved one, a divorce, relationship challenges, family issues, a new baby, caring for an aging parent, loneliness -- any situation where a good listener can provide support and care through a grace partnership. In 2016 the Grace Ministers were: Michelle Carlson, Mary Coppinger, Tom Davies, Charlotte Frazier, Christine Havens, Kay Hopper, Dick LeVan, Carolyn Powers, and Bobby Wright. The Grace Ministers are grateful to Father Mike for his ongoing leadership and for the blessings we ourselves receive as we partner with others.

Respectfully submitted, Dick LeVan Grace Minister

Saints On CallSaints On Call was organized in 2001 with the purpose of providing lay pastoral care to All Saints’ parishioners. The care is not designed to be long lasting but to fill immediate needs such as providing food to families who have suffered the loss of a loved one or are recuperating from an illness. Or they may simply need a visit, or a call to inquire about their needs. Quite often, the care is in the form of transportation to church or to doctor’s appointments. We responded to requests in 2016 to provide transportation and to offer help to families in our parish.  Calls for assistance should be made to the church office at 512-476-3589.

Respectfully submitted,Milton Bell & Joyce EdwinsonCo-Chairs of Saints On Call

Bridge Ministry (An Addiction Recovery Ministry)The Bridge Ministry at All Saints’ is an awareness, prevention, and support lay-ministry that seeks to bridge the gaps from misunderstanding to awareness, despair to hope, isolation to community, shame to forgiveness where issues of addictions arises in families and with friends. The Bridge Ministry lay-members at the end of 2016 were: B.J. Andrews, Alan Barbee, Bruce Bennett, Marion Callahan, Charlotte Frazier, Ed Myers, Bill McLellan, Alan Nelson, John Orth, Beverly Pond,

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Richard Ribb, Terry Tottenham, and James Williamson. During 2016 the Bridge Ministry lay-members have provided articles in the monthly Saints Alive! Online. The Bridge Ministry members also organized and hosted an Adult Ed Forum with the speaker, Earl Campbell, All-American UT football player, and the 1977 Heisman Trophy winner. 

Respectfully submitted,The Rev. Deacon Ed Woolery-Price

USHER CORPS MINISTRYThe Usher Corps Ministry at All Saints’ is a group of dedicated men and women serving at the 7:30, 9:00 and 11:30 a.m. Sunday morning services as well as special services during Thanksgiving, Christmas, Lent, and Easter, and at funerals. There are ten ushering teams. Six of the teams serve at 9:00 a.m. services and four serve at 11:30 a.m. services.

The duties of the ushers include welcoming people, distributing Orders of Service and other literature for services, counting and recording the number of people attending each service, collecting and counting the offertory, controlling the flow of people during communion, and making sure the services run smoothly.  It is a wonderful way to meet new people and has a very small time commitment - each usher team serves once every 4-6 weeks.

We are always happy to have new ushers join our teams, including our middle and high school parishioners. It’s a great way to serve All Saints’ and to meet lots of new people! As proof of this, one of our ushers sent me this comment about his service: “I have also become reconnected to several old friends since I started ushering again, made some new ones, and have felt closer to God.”

For those who might be interested in serving in this important ministry, please contact Michelle Carlson at 512-750-9977 or mj2carlson@gmail.com

2015 Usher Teams: (Head usher for each team in bold)7:30 a.m. Ushers: Harold Booher, Jan Triplett and other volunteers9:00 a.m. Teams: Mark Ball, John Barnhill, Kathleen Bay, Joan Burnham, Alison Gilliam, Chip Harris, Tom Shaughness Joe Lostracco, Sandy Apperley, Catherine Best, Michelle Carlson, Ruth Ann Lostracco Bobby Wright, Richard Apperley, Trish Conradt, Dorothy Rowland, Kirk Rowland Harold Booher, Kate Clark, Phil Evans, Carolyn Ostrom, Garry Wilkison Wally Moore, Polly Moore, Betty Newsom, David Milton, George Jeffords, Mike McChesney, Robert Albach, Steve Lemmon, Bettie Pollan, Tom Pollan11:30 a.m. Teams: Clarke Parris, Charlie Coward, Elizabeth Hanna, Scott Hanna, Lucy Nazro, Mimi Parris JoLynn Free, Joanne Bruce, Alicia Essary, Denise Ketcham, Amanda Mitchell, Ed Myers, Anne Simpson Tom Davies, Ruth Davies, Amy Pro, David Saenz, Sondra Saenz Jan Triplett, Jim Enelow, Lynn Melacon, Erik Pankratz, Robert Reynolds, Anne Simpson, Rafael Vela

Respectfully submitted,Michelle CarlsonUsher Coordinator

BOOK GROUP …from Nancy CrichlowThe All Saints’ Book Group meets once a month (generally at 7:30 pm on the third Tuesday of the month) with twelve to fifteen participants, one volunteer leader, and another responsible for

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refreshments.  The books are chosen by consensus and cover a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction, sometimes an old favorite and sometimes a book on the current best-seller list, but usually one that is readily available in libraries and used book stores. Everyone commits to reading the book, so the discussions are lively and thoughtful, with everyone jumping in before the leader gets a chance to give the introduction! We always welcome new members, men and women, and new voices.

During 2016 the group met at the home of Nancy Crichlow. If you would like to attend an upcoming Book Group meeting, please email Nancy at laurelledge@yahoo.com to confirm the date and the book selection.

ST. CLARE’S GUILD …from Carroll Patterson

St. Clare’s Guild, stays busy crocheting, knitting, sewing and tatting.  During 2016, we made 16 Baptismal blankets, 3 prayer shawls, and 13 prayer monkeys. St. Clare’s also contributed 6 tuques (a kitted woolen cap) to the local effort through Bee Cave Library that sent over 150 tuques to Canada to help welcome Syrian refugees.

The baptismal blankets for young children are blessed during the baptismal service and immediately given to the newly baptized.  The prayer shawls are blessed during a Sunday service and then stored ready to be given as needed to either provide comfort or to celebrate a special occasion.  The prayer monkeys are blessed on Senior Sunday in May and given to our graduating high school seniors and graduating seminarians. The prayer monkeys are also blessed at other times during the year and given to young children who are ill and in need of a cheerful companion.

In addition to these activities, St. Clare’s also participated in several projects during the year.  We crochet or tat crosses twice a year for the newly Confirmed.  In 2016 we presented 70 knitted or crocheted scarves to the Special Olympics Committee of Texas. We also lend a helping hand to St. Monica’s when they have a special sewing or quilting project.

We meet with St. Monica’s Guild on the third Saturday of the month, 9:00 to noon, in the Library.Because we receive no financial support, we depend on our members to buy their own supplies. Donations of washable yarn in cheerful colors as well as ivory for baptismal blankets will be gladly accepted.For more information, please contact Carroll Patterson at 512-454-4366 or email her at carrollpatterson@austin.rr.com

ST. MONICA’S GUILD …from Mary Wright St. Monica’s Guild continues to collect fabric scraps to make flannel backed patchwork quilts. Embroidered labels are attached to the quilts. The quilts are blessed during a service and delivered to Dell Children’s Hospital or to the Shivers Cancer Center. Flannel is purchased in bolt quantities with donated funds. In 2016 we completed 65 quilts.

We invite women of all ages to come and join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month in the church library. Sewing experience is not necessary and there is always something that can be done. You are welcome to bring any project you are working on also. We love to see your projects that are in progress! If you have questions, contact Mary Wright at mlwbazaar@gmail.com or 512-451-7662.

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TWENTIES & THIRTIES GROUP (a.k.a. TnT) …from Robert Wells TnT, the Twenties & Thirties group at All Saints, is a close-knit community which acts as a home base to All Saints’ members, as a bridge to other faith communities in the Austin area, and as an open door to those who might not otherwise be involved in traditional worship.  The group meets weekly in a house church format which reflects the earliest traditions of the Christian faith.  Dinner is shared, followed by study and discussion.  Planned readings include Old and New Testament texts as well as medieval and contemporary philosophers. The group also meets on the first Tuesday of each month for Pub Night: a chance to relax and hang out.Learn more by contacting Robert Wells at rw3115@gmail.comWOMEN’S GROUP …from LisaDiane Etheredge and Crystal GoolsbyThe All Saints’ Women’s Group formed in September 2011, meeting monthly, and growing in membership over the past five years. Our goal is to provide a space for church women to get to know one another better and to build a supportive community.

The group held a brunch at the home of a generous member early in February 2016. Through the year we met on weekday evenings at local restaurants such as Chee Zee and Vivo.  The group also gathers monthly at the All Saints' Cottage for Wine Study and Bible Tasting led by our Associate Rector.  Both of these events have attendance of between 6 and 12 ladies. In July, we gathered for a Ladies Night at the Church, for pizza, games, and fellowship, which was a great success, with 15 women attending, including several new members. In December, the women extended an invitation to the congregation to participate in three community Christmas events: The Capitol Tree Lighting and Holiday Sing-a-long, The Zilker Trail of Lights, and a concert by the Tinsel Singers at All Saints. Eliot Davenport stepped down as co-leader due to a move to Boston to attend Harvard.  Crystal Goolsby filled the co-leader position. The group thanks Eliot for her service, and wishes her well in her new endeavors.

For more information, you may contact co-leaders LisaDiane Etheredge at Lisadiane.etheredge@gmail.com or Crystal Goolsby at crystal.goolsby@gmail.com .

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III. PARISH CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS

CHILDREN’S CHRISTIAN FORMATIONGodly Play: Pre-K through 2nd GradeDedicated teachers Alison Gaylord, Steve Lemmon, Jessica Johnson, Sharon Smith, Cara Mueller, Barbara Reyes, and Tristan Ketcham teach Godly Play, a Montessori-based Bible curriculum that allows children to hear a story and wonder about it.

Production Company: 3rd-5th GradeInnovative teachers Sarah Peet and Merry Wheaton, assisted by Callie McKenna, teach the Bible to their students, with the goal of making a Bible theme park, and a Bible story video. Students are actors, and the entire parish enjoy their productions. In February, Production Company presented a movie “Devils in Diguise,” about Jesus’ baptism and temptations, and in November they presented “Jacob’s Adventures of Tricks and Treats,” about Jacob and his poor, foolish brother Esau. The Bible Theme Park, presented to the congregation in October, was Daniel Land, complete with a fiery furnace and handwriting on the wall. There was Girl’s Overnight in February, also.

Adventure Bible School:Adventure Bible School, led by the new Adventure Bible School team of Rebecca Wright and Kate Wood, explored various venues, climaxed by an overnight campout at Krause Springs.Youth Sunday School:The Youth Sunday School class has been led effectively by Ms. Sam(antha) Berry and Mr. Edward Abili. Bible study has come alive for students in grades 6-12.

Summer Sunday School:Once again teachers Christine Havens and Barbara Reyes taught a mixed-age Godly Play class, focusing on the Saints.

Respectfully submitted,The Rev. Cynthia CarusoAssociate Rector

ALL SAINTS’ YOUTH PROGRAMS (6th-12th Grade) The WindowThe WINDOW Youth Service Corps engaged over 75 individual students in 2016, uniting these young people to served a combined total of over 650 hours throughout the year. Community partners for The WINDOW in 2016 included Community First! Village, Rowing Dock, SegCity

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Segway Tours, Greenbelt Guardians, Mary House Catholic Worker, Austin Humane Society, Lone Star Family Market, Settlement Home, All Saints’ Episcopal Church, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Good Shepherd, El Buen Samaritano, and more. 

Respectfully submitted,Riley WebbDirector of The Window

ADULT EDUCATIONOur adult education programs continued to provide a wide range of interesting topics and engaging presenters to address our parish’s needs and concerns. The best attended forum in 2016 was Evan Smith, talking about the upcoming presidential election. All Saints’ Adult Education Committee meets quarterly to plan and confirm speakers for Sunday Adult Forum. 

Brown Bag Theology:All are invited to bring your lunch and enjoy a theological discussion with Fr. Mike Adams on the first and third Thursdays of the month at noon in the Masterson Library. The group collectively decides on what the future topics to be discussed.

The Artist’s Way:In place of Brown Bag Theology while Fr. Mike was on sabbatical, Madre Cynthia facilitated The Artist’s Way. Fifteen people attended the 14 weekly meetings as they used Julia Cameron's book of the same name to uncover and release creativity. A second session was offered in the fall. 

Taizé:On September 11, All Saints' chapel was darkened, lit by candle, as soft music was sung in special memory of 9-11.  It was a Taizé service, with silence, singing, and time for individual meditation at the altar. Organized by Madre Cynthia and led by Paul Finley, and Jimi and Julaine Calhoun, and by seminarian interns Matt Stone, Katherine Harper and Charles Cowen, the evening service was attended by 41 people.

One Human Race:In July All Saints’ hosted One Human Race on three consecutive Saturday afternoons. The program, led by the Union of Black Episcopalians out of St. James' in Austin, the program debunks myths about race, and through small-group discussions allows non-black people to hear what it is like to be black in America. One Human Race was the impetus for a discussion about the Robert E. Lee stained glass window above the altar. The discussion began with the vestry in September and then moved to the Justice Group. It is now a parish discussion.

 

Respectfully submitted,The Rev. Cynthia CarusoAssociate Rector

2016 Adult Education Committee:Lay Members: Jimi Calhoun, Julaine Calhoun, Christine Havens, Steven Harris, Nancy Lynch, David Milton, Brant Pope, and others.

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Clergy: The Rev. Mike Adams, The Rev. Dr. Stephen Kinney, The Rev. Cynthia CarusoSeminarian Interns:  Katherine Harper, Charles Cowen, Matt Stone

IV. RESIDENT ORGANIZATIONS AT ALL SAINTS’

PARENTS’ DAY OUT (PDO)The Parents’ Day Out program is in its twenty-ninth year of operation under the direction of volunteer administrator, Wini Wood. It is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ten babies were welcomed into the nursery, cared for by Betty Cuan, Ana Flores and Isabel Flores. Shujia Pan with Victoria Trejo on Mondays and Isabel Flores on Thursdays worked and played with eight children in the 18 months-young two’s group in St. Michael’s. Estela Trejo and Candy Menjivar led the two and three year old children in Laura’s Corner from toddlerhood to pre-school ready.

Graciela Flores, Victoria Menjivar, and Marcos Flores provided the extra assistance needed forthe summer session which was filled with water play, sidewalk chalk, bubbles and other messy outdoor experimentation.

Enrollment in PDO is a mix of children who are parishioners, have siblings who attend ASEDS,and children whose parents are drawn to All Saints’ by its strong reputation for quality child care/school programs.

The program maintains the toys and equipment in the nursery on a regular basis. PDO assists the ASEDS with the cost of regular maintenance of the playground as well as assisting the church withmaintenance of carpets and flooring in the rooms that the program shares with other church activities.

Respectfully submitted,Wini Wood PDO Administrator

THE FRONT PORCH PROJECT 2016 proved to be a landmark year on The Front Porch for a number of reasons. Not only did we double down on our identity as a collective public house church: we also hosted some of our most meaningful Special Events, added hundreds of followers on social media, began podcasting our Sunday evening service (now simply called PUB CHURCH), more than doubled our efforts

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with The WINDOW, and began looking into options for social enterprise systems to boost our development in the future-- including the possibility of a permanent satellite space.

PUB CHURCH grew into a real model this year. In the spring, our weekly sessions — still called PARABLE-- brought people together more regularly, and we began to see a real community come into shape. Then, in our fall season, we rebranded as a public house church, making the Sunday evening service the central track, and tying together our whole season with the theme of COMPASSION. Choosing a central theme proved to be an important, grounding choice for us: hearing all those speakers and musicians riff on compassion with our congregation brought all real joy and active learning to all involved in these months. In addition, we began regularly posting the audio from these conversations on SoundCloud. For the first time, we are generating regular, listenable media for our partners to share and enjoy. 

Front Porch Special Events became our calling card for connection to the wider Austin community in 2015, and that trend continued in 2016. Our Front Porch Easter Vigil featured a slew of Austin's most talented artists and drew over 300 of varied faiths and traditions to Scholz Garten. Dr. Temple Grandin and Rupert Isaacson joined us for a conversation about autism that raised over $5,000 for Horse Boy Foundation, and NPR’s Krista Tippett made The Front Porch her only stop on her book tour in April, raising funds for St. David’s Trinity Center in the process. The Dialogue Institute partnered with us for an Iftar dinner during Ramadan, and then over 200 major stakeholders--including Austin Mayor Steve Adler and music historian, Ted Gioia-- joined us in the All Saints’ Sanctuary in September to dialogue about the future of music in Austin. Finally, we hosted a Post-Election Detox Service in November, again bringing artists to the stage to help folks of multiple religious traditions and beliefs come together in the same room to heal in the midst of a particularly divisive time in our nation's history. 

In addition to these, the All Saints’ tradition of the annual Bailey Lectures now fits into this category, since it is also a special event that we produce and host. This year, we centered the three-day series around Native American Perspectives on Faith with speakers Dr. Randy Woodley, Edith Woodley, Elmer Atlookan, Robert Soto, and Jimi Calhoun. Featuring traditional Native American customs, dancing, singing, and music, along with Woodley’s insightful presentation, the event opened up All Saints’ to the voices of the Other in the midst of the Dakota Access Pipeline debacle, and we were grateful to make this peaceful connection when so many less cordial actions where taking place across the country. 

While the majority of our programs increased in frequency in 2016, our Unplugged on The Front Porch music series was one place where we applied a little restraint. The once monthly happening became a quarterly effort for us in the past year--although we still managed to produce twice that many. 2016 featured Unplugged performances from Slaid Cleaves, Israel Nash, Jimmy LaFave, Matt the Electrician, Sam Baker and more. While the happening is decreasing in frequency, we still promise the same quality, and our average attendance nearly doubled in 2016. 

The WINDOW Youth Service Corps engaged over 75 individual students in 2016, uniting these young people to served a combined total of over 650 hours throughout the year. Community partners for The WINDOW in 2016 included Community First! Village, Rowing Dock, SegCity Segway Tours, Greenbelt Guardians, Mary House Catholic Worker, Austin Humane Society, Lone Star Family Market, Settlement Home, All Saints’ Episcopal Church, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Good Shepherd, El Buen Samaritano, and more.  

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We made one major staffing change in 2016: in September, Riley Webb became a full-time staffer on the Porch. 

2017 should be another defining year for us. As we face the real success of growing interest and capabilities, we also face issues with sustainability and the future for the Porch. As such, we began looking into new avenues for funding in the fall/winter of 2016, and that conversation will continue in the new year. Looking forward, we believe that creating a social enterprise model for The Front Porch--perhaps a pub or a coffee shop at a satellite location--is of the utmost importance as we search for stability, an elusive goal in the nonprofit sector. In the meantime, expect us to continue producing and creating some of Austin's most interesting events: only now, with that deeper pub church community supporting and lifting us up to new heights. Our pub church theme this winter/spring season is “Beauty will save the world.” Come and see what we're doing!

Respectfully submitted,The Rev. Dr. Stephen KinneyExecutive Director of The Front Porchwww.frontporchaustin.org

ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOLThe mission of All Saints’ Episcopal School is to encourage spiritual, intellectual, emotional, physical and social development of children through a nurturing and guiding relationship with teachers and family, and provide a developmentally balanced curriculum that fosters a love of learning and the teaching of Christian values and tradition. This mission is embodied in all of the work that we do. The Faculty and Staff truly reflect these values, and their love of teaching children permeates the School.

BackgroundAll Saints’ Episcopal Day School has served the All Saints’ Episcopal Church and broader Austin community for over sixty years. The program began in 1946 as an educational outreach effort by several parishioners. The women of St. Margaret’s Guild sought a quality Episcopal preschool experience for their own children, in turn influencing other mothers in the parish to focus on the spiritual welfare of their children. After months of research and recruitment, a nursery school of just twenty students was formed. Later, the School would become the first stand-alone preschool to be accredited by the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools (SAES).

In the 2015-2016 school year, there were sixty-five students enrolled at the Day School. All Saints’ enjoys an exceptional reputation in the Austin community, and given its popularity there was a waiting pool of applicants. As a result, the School gives priority to parishioners in the admissions process above other criteria.

The All Saints’ Episcopal Day School Board of Trustees is governed by nine members, the Chairman being Father Mike Adams. Cindy La Porte, our Day School Head, serves as an ex-officio member. The Board meets monthly as a whole, and more frequently within various sub-committees.

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Parishioners serving on the 2015-2016 school year board included: Allison Bassetti, Michael Griffith, Liz MacPhail, Polly Moore, Eric Ostrom, and John Works. Reverend Mike Adams and Cindy La Porte also represent the Church on the Board. Also serving as Trustees were Evan Johnson, Bob Ryland, and Carmin Way. Father Mike continues to be a strong supporter of the Day School, as he regularly helps foster the strong relationship between the Church and the Day School communities. The relationship between the two remains strong, as we work together to ensure that we remain true to the mission that the School founders envisioned sixty-nine years ago.

Cindy La Porte is in her sixteenth year as the Head of the Day School. She maintains an exceptional Staff and Faculty who are dedicated to the spiritual, emotional, social, and educational needs of our children. The School continues to operate under Cindy’s leadership. The Day School community is highly supportive of Cindy as she consistently represents its spiritual mission and Episcopal identity. We are proud to have Cindy serving as a resource in the larger Episcopal school community. She regularly uses her expertise to answer questions and provide support to other schools and heads in Austin and beyond, and she serves diligently on the Standards Committee of SAES. The Board of Trustees supports Cindy, together developing mutually agreed upon goals that keep the best interest of the School and its students at heart.

Strategic Planning To ensure the continued success of All Saints’, the Board adopted a three year Strategic Plan for the School in March of 2009 and again in 2012. In June of 2012, Board members spent two days working with a representative of SAES in an effort to create a plan to guide the next three years. The plan is a framework to help the Board, Head, and the Church provide the necessary leadership, vision, and management to run the School well. The following seven strategic priorities were addressed: • Program• Leadership/Governance/Faculty• Financial Stability and Sustainability• Episcopal Identity• Diversity• Marketing and Enrollment Management• Facilities/Campus

FinancesThe Day School continues to be financially sound. In almost every year since Cindy has been Head, the generous gifts of our parents, alumni, All Saints’ parishioners and friends of the School have helped to achieve a small budget surplus. Over time, many small surplus deposits and the interest they earned eventually grew to a healthy reserve fund, a portion of which was earmarked for buildings and grounds needs. Per Board policies, we transfer an amount equal to the budgeted depreciation amount into the capital reserve funds at the end of each year. This practice will continue to ensure we are putting aside the necessary funds to replace capital equipment and make critical buildings and grounds repairs and improvements.

Each school year, the Board Development Committee organizes an Annual Fund Drive. The Annual Fund covers expenses not paid for by tuition alone, and allows each of our children to experience Spanish, Music, Physical Education, Library, Chapel, and Spiritual Formation instruction. Ninety-five percent of School families made a contribution to our Annual Fund. We

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continue to receive several matches from local companies such as Dell that help increase the overall amount.

All Saints’ Association of ParentsThe All Saints’ Association of Parents (ASAP), formed in 1996. The 2015-2016 school year co-chairs were Day School parents Melody McCaig and Jennifer Skloss. The Chairs hold meetings once a month, coordinating several “fun” raising activities such as Taco/Doughnut Breakfast, Fall Festival, Christmas Pageant Reception, Graduation Reception, as well as a number of classroom activities. These events are well attended by the All Saints’ community.

In addition, ASAP organizes two fundraisers: (1) Book Fair, which results in book donations to the School Library, and (2) Silent Auction, whose proceeds go toward tuition assistance for families who want an All Saints’ education for their children but find the full cost of tuition prohibitive. It also helps fund continuing education and professional development for the full Faculty and Staff. This past school year the fall Book Fair was held at Barnes & Noble; people could purchase items from the Sunset Valley location or on-line. The Scholastic Book Fair was held on campus in February. Our Silent Auction Party was held on April 21, 2016 at the home of Albert Koehler and was very successful.

Community ServiceAnother fundamental aspect of our program is a commitment to outreach and service on the part of our parents, faculty, and students. This effort has expanded exponentially under the influence and guidance of Cindy LaPorte. Her vision of service is an admirable model for all of the adults and children in our community. The Day School has served both the Loaves & Fishes and the El Buen Samaritano ministries of the Church for many years. For Loaves & Fishes, Faculty and classroom representatives coordinate monthly donations to the program of toiletries, small personal items, and HEB gift cards. This Christmas All Saints’ Day School families filled 100 stockings, each with $25 worth of goodies for children ages infant through high school and gave them to Loaves & Fishesvolunteers to distribute.

The children of All Saints’ attend Chapel twice weekly, and each time they offer canned goods, staples, and other nonperishable items for God’s people served by El Buen Samaritano. Each of these opportunities allows the Day School families to not only teach their children the Christian principles inherent in such giving, but to also model these actions for them on a daily basis. Serving others is an integral part of the Day School’s early childhood experience.

ProgramThe Day School continues to offer a strong academic program that prepares students for any school they wish to attend after leaving All Saints’. In the past, Cindy has conducted surveys among administrators at local schools that asked them to identify the skills and knowledge they expect students to have upon entering their schools. The survey results help to communicate to parents that All Saints’ is meeting and in many cases going beyond the expected subject matter.

All Saints’ is proud to offer Chapel, Spanish instruction, Music, Library, Spiritual Formation and Growth, and Physical Education for our students during the regular school day. In addition, to Before School Care beginning at 7:45am and After School Care from 1:45 until 5:30, the School also offers After School Enrichment Classes in cooking, drama, science, art, and yoga.

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Lastly, All Saints’ is in its twelfth year of providing our students with catered hot lunches. Our current lunch provider is San Miguel Management. This is a special treat for the children and the parents, as the company prides itself on serving kid friendly food using only the best natural, organic ingredients found locally. There are no hidden ingredients in these meals, so those students with food allergies are able to discern which meals are best for them.

All Saints’ Episcopal Day School is blessed with many bright, dedicated, and experienced individuals serving our students. The individuals who passionately carry out the mission of our program, along with our solid history and exceptional students, are all responsible for the program’s high regard in the Austin community.

Day School Faculty for 2015-2016 School YearHead: Cindy LaPorteAdministrative Assistant: Whitney Peschel/Dawn KaberlineKindergarten: Gigi Khalsa and Taylor CervenkaYellow Door Room: Melanie “Mo” Kowalik Green Door Room: Anna SwansonBlue Door Room: Jamie MartinezRed Door Room: Linda Hatch and Diane HanusTeachers Assistant: Zach Hatch and Gabriel Martinez

Chaplain: Melanie “Mo” KowalikSpanish: Jamie Martinez and Zach HatchLibrarian: Gigi KhalsaMusic: Gigi KhalsaMotor Development: Coach Bob McLucas from Stretch and GrowDrama: Jamie Martinez and Mo KowalikArt: Anna Swanson and Taylor CervenkaCooking: Gigi Khalsa and Jamie MartinezScience: Gigi Khalsa and Diane HanusYoga: Anna Swanson and Gigi KhalsaAfter School Care: Zach Hatch, Clara Duffy and Victoria Trejo

For more information about All Saints’ Episcopal Day School, please visit www.allsaints-austin.org or contact Cindy La Porte at 512-472-8866.

Respectfully submitted,Eric OstromPresident, All Saints’ Episcopal Day School Board of Trustees

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THE EPISCOPAL STUDENT CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXASServing Colleges and Universities in the Austin Area“Students inviting students to grow in Christ” 

What a year it’s been! 2016 was a year of great change for the Student Center. This year began with an effort spearheaded by the students to create a Strategic Plan, which was completed over the summer and has already begun to be implemented by the vestry. Last spring saw the graduation of the largest class of seniors in many years graduate and go out into the world (and into our parishes), full of faith and excitement for the future. This fall we saw a great group of new freshmen come into the Student Center and, finding a place prepared for them, many are already set to step into leadership positions in this coming year. And, of course, another great change, The Rev. Beth Magill, after a five year tenure as missioner here at the Student Center has gone on to a new position at the Diocesan office in Houston, and I (The Rev. Eric Holloway) began working as the missioner at the Student Center this August.

Even with so much change and transition, new missioner, new students, new strategic plan, much of this last semester went forward as usual. New students and old gathered together for worship on Sundays, eating delicious home cooked meals together afterwards. Our Newcomers Group was run by two continuing students this last fall and was, by all accounts a great success, with new students being introduced to the community and finding new friends and, again, lots of good food. During our Wednesday night programming we delved deep into the Christian life through the lens of our Story and Sacraments, while our student led “Hippo Reading Group” delved deep into our theology, reading The Confessions of Saint Augustine (of Hippo) together. And this coming semester we are looking forward to looking at Following Jesus with Mark on Wednesday evenings, thinking about the coming transition for future graduates in Senior group, learning to pray and connect with God in our Prayer practicum group, while the Newcomers ministry begins to focus on planning fellowship events for the whole community.

The Advisory Board continues as a huge strength for the community. This year they plan to help the students keep the momentum and connections created through the amazing 115 celebration and fundraiser to support the mission of this community, as well as begin looking at the creation of yet another way for the broader Episcopal community in Austin to support and build relationship with the students at the ESC, through a mentoring ministry.

Of course, opportunities to be in relationship with All Saints’ parishioners continue to be a rich part of our communal life. To those who serve on our Advisory Board, provide liturgical support, cook the much appreciated (and quickly devoured) meals, and greet students on campus with smiling faces –

THANK YOU! Your generosity and presence make a lasting impact, and are deeply appreciated.

 Many thanks and blessings,

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Fr. Eric HollowayMissioner, Episcopal Student Center

V. APPENDIX

TRANSFERS INTO ALL SAINTS’………………12TRANSFERS FROM ALL SAINTS’ .……………19

CONFIRMED/RECEIVED/REAFFIRMEDMarch 6, 2016 The Rt. Rev. Dena Harrison, Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of TexasConfirmed: (1)

Joshua Clark NeitzelReaffirmed: (2)

Alice Thomas LazareCara Beth Nichols

November 6, 2016 The Rt. Rev. Dena Harrison, Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of TexasConfirmed: (12)

Caileigh Margaret Rose DowellLila Claire JoseyTaylor Elizabeth JoseyAlexandra Mary LeeMargaret Louise LeeStephen Burgess LemmonChikako Mukai NicholsThomas Josef OstromTandy SchoolcraftJordan Riley SmithKyla Gwynn ThompsonTaylor Alexander Thompson

Received: (3)Pilar Nicole OriaNéstor Isaac RamosAmy Trick Smith

Reaffirmed: (1)James Stanley Reid

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