The SCROLL The Newsletter of All Saints Episcopal Church

(A congregation in The Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida)

November and December, 2015

Worship Opportunities

Sunday Mornings

8:00am - Rite One

9:00 - 9:45am FORUM Bible Study

10:00am - Rite Two

Wednesday Mornings

10:00 Holy Eucharist Rite Two

Healing Service

Bible Studies

Wed. 11:15am Bible Study

Thurs. 10:30am Men’s Group

2015 Vestry and Officers

Barbara Rulison, Sr. Warden

Chuck Morlock, Jr. Warden

Lynn Kostreles, Clerk

Don Bartoo

Hub Kirkpatrick

Dorothy Knudsen

Marcella Robinson

Ron Taddeo

Jim Rissler, Treasurer

Staff

The Rev. Wayne Farrell, Rector

Bob Kinney, Business Manager

Mary Lou Cohen, Administrative Asst.

James Henn, Sexton

All Saints Episcopal Church

1700 Keystone Rd

Tarpon Springs, FL

(727) 937-3881

www.allsaintstarpon.com

Office Hours Mon-Thurs. 9-1

From the Rector’s Desk November/December 2015

Dear All Saints’ family:

All Saints Sunday is particularly special this year. Plan to be at church November 1 for glorious worship. Later in the day, our new Presiding Bishop, Michael Curry, will be installed at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC. You can watch it online. Also, remember the

time change. “Fall back” one hour Saturday night, and enjoy the extra sleep.

I hope that you have reflected about how “God the Giver” has transformed your life and how your commitment to this parish will transform the lives of others. Sunday, November 8 we will return our pledge cards. I am grateful to Don Bartoo and everyone who shared their reflections. Also on November 8, in celebration of Veterans Day, our preacher will be Lt. Col.

Sarah Shirley, USAF Chaplain and Priest. Invite your friends.

Our fall season has gotten off to a great start. Thanks to everyone who made our Fall Festival and Octoberfest such fun. Church school is also in session. Remember, the greatest

gift that you can give your children and grandchildren is friendship with God.

On November 29 we begin a new liturgical year entering the seasons of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. In each season we will experience special hymns and prayers emphasizing

different points in the life of Christ.

Advent means “coming toward,” and acknowledges all the ways in which Jesus Christ comes towards us; in his first and second coming, as well as in our daily visitation with him. The liturgical color for the season is blue, meaning hope and preparation. Keeping Advent at home with a wreath and calendar also focuses our devotion and prepares us for Christmas. As always, I encourage keeping the Christmas decorations boxed for as long as possible

before December 24.

During Advent we will read Evening Prayer here daily at 6 pm. Try to attend often. Perhaps you might choose one night per week to attend regularly. Also, please plan to join us for the Wednesday night Advent teaching series beginning December 3. Fellowship is at 6:30 pm,

with class from 7 until 8 pm.

Again this year, the Angel Tree is an opportunity to provide a Merry Christmas for less fortunate children in our community. Paper angels on the tree in the narthex will each de-

scribe the gifts requested.

Christmas will be celebrated with three services. Two services will be held on Christmas Eve, 7pm and 10:30. Incense will be used at both services. Christmas Day worship is at 10 am. I

look forward to seeing you at one of these celebrations.

The music, decorations, and gifts that we share at Christmas are but a small refection of the greater gift that God gives us in his Son, Jesus Christ, as our Savior and Lord. So remember to pray faithfully, worship weekly, and love selflessly in order more spiritually experience this

holy time.

Now in our fifth year with you at All Saints, Trish and I send our love and best wishes for the

season.

God bless you,

Wayne+

The mission of the Church is to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ. November and December 2015

Mary Lou Cohen 11/03

Midge Galvin 11/03

Rita Sanders 11/04

Ashley Camm 11/07

Tom Crites 11/13

Julie Washburn 11/18

Liz Williams 11/19

Frank Lee 11/20

Judy Scutt 11/20

Bill Bergner 11/21

Michael Szarowicz 11/21

Elizabeth Moran 11/22

Chuck Morlock 11/23

Seth Pinnell 11/26

Ken Rabben 11/27

Scott Moore 11/28

Jill Rabben 12/01

Brianne Gallagher 12/01

Nancy Kinney 12/03

Dorothy Knudsen 12/04

Don Camacho 12/05

Rita Young 12/08

Ben Robinson 12/08

Alice Delaquil 12/13

Pete Berrios 12/15

Jennifer Carney 12/16

Dennis Koski 12/22

Susan Traylor 12/24

Carol Martin 12/25

LaTanya Monroe 12/26

Margie Williams 12/29

Anthony Fiorello 12/31

Patricia & Jim Hawk 11/12

Carol & Elias Flores 11/14

Cathi & Bill Emslie 11/18

Peggy & Dennis Koski 12/04

April & James Henn 12/12

Andrea & Mike Szarowicz 12/21

Kimber & Scott Moore 12/24

Katherine & Mike Pinnell 12/30

Women's Book Club

Please join on Monday, Nov. 30th to discuss our

Nov. book selection, “Eighteen Acres” by Nicolle

Wallace. 7:00pm in the Library.

Men’s Bible Group Quotes:

Nov. God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds to-

day. Have you used one to say “Thank You?”

William Arthur Ward

Born, Louisiana, USA 1921-1994

Dec. God writes the Gospel. Not in the Bible alone,

but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and

stars.

Martin Luther

Born Eisleben, Germany 1483-1546

Daughters of the King will meet on Sunday, Nov.

8th in the Library. The December meeting will be

on Dec. 13th in the Library following the 10:00am

service. If you have any questions regarding

becoming a Daughter, please contact Linda Rissler

@ 727 372-4818 for more information.

The November meeting for the women of all Saints

will be held in the Library at 2:15 on Tuesday Nov. 10th @

2:15 pm. All ladies are invited to attend. The Annual ECW

Christmas Luncheon will be held at the Tarpon Turtle on

Tuesday, Dec. 8th at 11:30am. We will again be brining

unwrapped gifts to be given to The Haven.

Once again this year we will have an opportunity to work with the

Shepherd Center to touch the lives of individuals in the greater Tarpon Springs Area (North Pinellas/Pasco).

On the First Sunday of Advent (November 29th) there will be Angels on the tree for you to

select and help out a family in need in our area.

Get ready to go shopping!!! Please do not wrap the presents. Donations of wrapping paper would be appropriate.

All gifts need to be in our office by: 12/17

In November we will continue to learn about prayer and having a habit of

prayer in our lives. We will NOT meet the Sunday after Thanksgiving. In

December we begin our new curriculum, Seasons of the Spirit. This

multiage, lectionary based curriculum will be fun and interesting. Give

your children the gift of a relationship with God - bring them to church!!!

The mission of the Church is to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ. November & December 2015

VOLUNTEER TAX PREPARATION

United Way of Pasco County, the IRS,

and AARP Foundation Tax-Aide sponsor

free income tax preparation for elderly,

low and moderate income tax payers

from Mid January to April 15th each

year. Tax law and computer training is

provided in early January for individuals

who would like to volunteer to prepare

relatively simple tax returns. Volunteers

should have good computer skills. For more information, or to

volunteer, call Bill Humphrey at 727 376-9119 or send an

email to taxvol@earthlink.nety 15, 2016.

ADULT COLORING

Relaxing - Calming - Therapeutic Come and join the latest rage that

adults are enjoying across our country. Adult

coloring engages both sides of your brain and

takes you back to nostalgic times of your child-

hood. The result is relaxation in calming your

mind and body.

Our first gathering will be Tuesday, Dec. 1st at 6:30pm, in

Upper Greene Hall at All Saints Episcopal Church, 1700 Keystone Rd.,

Tarpon Springs. For all those interested, please contact the church

office at 937-3881 or Janet Smith @ 727 967-6174 by 11/17 as sup-

plies need to be purchased. There will be a nominal $4.00 charge.

More information and articles on the benefits of this program can be

found at: www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/13/coloring-for-stress

ADVENT BRUNCH

SUNDAY, DEC. 6TH What a great way to start off the

holiday season!

Come join us for

brunch following the 10:00 am service.

Only cost is a donation of a canned item (one per person).

This food will be given to the Shepherd Center for their food

pantry to help those less fortunate in our area.

Please mark your calendar now (as we all get so busy).

Advent Evening Prayer begins on the Monday, Nov. 30th and

continues through Wednesday, Dec. 23rd. It is a quiet

prayerful time in the church beginning at 6:00pm each

weekday evening. Please come to as many evenings as you

can.

On Wednesday evenings, following Evening Prayer, we will

continue with our Advent Studies in Upper Greene Hall with a

light supper of soup and sandwiches, followed by a

teaching from Father Wayne. The evening will wrap up by

8:00pm. Everyone is invited to come. The first evening, Wed.

Dec. 2, soup will be provided and we ask you to bring a

sandwich.

Schedule for Various Services Thanksgiving Day service 11:00am Evening Prayer Mon. through Friday 6:00pm Advent Supper/Study Wed. 12/2,9,16,23 6:30pm Christmas Eve Services 7:00pm & 10:30pm Christmas Day service Fri. 12/25 10:00am

AARP of Florida has selected Susan Traylor to receive its most prestigious volunteer award for community service; The 2015 Andrus Award. “Susan works tirelessly to assist local older adults, those that are disadvantaged and disabled, and veterans in the Tarpon Springs area” said AARP Florida State Director Jeff Johnson. Fifty Andrus Award honorees are chosen nationwide each year, one per state, for their ability to enhance the lives of those around them, their dedication to improving their commu-nities, and their ability to inspire others to volunteer. The award was formally presented to Susan Traylor at Oct. 19, 2015, at a ceremony at the Citizens Alliance for Progress in Tarpon Springs. Congratulations, Susan. God bless you for transforming lives and inspiring others to join you in this ministry.

ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Church Staff

PARISH OFFICE……………………..……………………………..727-937-3881

Church website……………………………...…www.allsaintstarpon.com E-mail……………………………………………admin@allsaintstarpon.com

Fax Number………………………………………………………...727-943-0972

Rector…………………………………………………..…….…...Wayne F. Farrell

Admin. Assistant…...………………………………….….….Mary Lou Cohen

Business Manager …………………………………….……………..Bob Kinney

Interim Director of Music…………………………..………..Dorothy Olsen

Membership Secretary……...…………………….…...…Marge Restaneo

Sexton……………………………………………………………...…....James Henn

VESTRY

Senior Warden…………………………..…….………Barb Rulison 869-7403

Junior Warden……………………………………...Chuck Morlock 645-9438

Treasurer…………………………………………….……….Jim Rissler 372-4818

Vestry 2013-2016…………………………...………… Don Bartoo 786-1163

Chuck Morlock 645-9438

Marcella Robinson 501-6659

Vestry 2014-2017.………………………………..Hub Kirkpatrick 939-1616

Lynn Kostreles 844-8091

Barb Rulison 869-7403

Vestry 2015-2018……………………………...Dorothy Knudsen 938-9030

Ron Taddeo 631-949-1233

Events, Initiatives, & Contacts

Acolyte Festival, Marcella Robinson

Advent Programs, Administration

Annual Parish Audit, Barb Rulison

Christmas Angel Tree Initiative, Mary Lou Cohen

Clean-up Days, Chuck Morlock

Daughters of the King Quiet Day, Linda Rissler

Easter Vigil Champagne & Chocolate Celebration, Dorothy Knudsen

Grounds & Maintenance, Chuck Morlock

Legacy Outreach, Bob Kinney

New Member Luncheon, Marcella Robinson

Pledge Drive, Don Bartoo

Weekly Plate Counting, Bob Kinney

Worship Services, Administration

ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Programs and Ministries

Acolytes, Marcella Robinson…………..…………………………...……..501-6659

Altar Guild, Carolyn Bartoo………………………………………………….786-1163

Baptisms, Administration…………………………………………….….....937-3881

Birthday and Anniversaries Cards, Nancy Medford……………..938-0671

Blessing of the Animals, Fr. Wayne Farrell..............................937-3881

Book Club, Trish Farrell ..……………………………………………..….....376-1571

Casserole Ministry, Linda Rissler………………………………….………372-4818

Choir, Dorothy Olsen…………………………………………..………..516-359-2468

Coffee Hour, Dorothy Knudson .…………………………………..……..938-9030

Cursillo, Nancy Kinney.............................................................375-2288

Daughters of the King, Linda Rissler……...…………………….……...815-9740

Discretionary Fund, Fr. Wayne Farrell ..……….…………….……..….937-3881

Education Ministry, Marcella Robinson……..………….….……….…501-6659

Endowment Fund, Hank Power ...……………………………….……..…376-0088

Episcopal Church Women, Eleanor Power...............................376-0088

Episcopal Relief & Development, Administration....................937-3881

Eucharistic Visits Fr. Wayne Farrell ……………………....…………….937-3881

Flower Ministry, Lynn Kostreles...…………………...…….……….……844-8091

Food Pantry-Shepherd’s Center, Administration...…..…….……937-3881

Healing Prayer Team, Phyllis Faulkner………………………….…..…375-2807

Hospital Visits, Fr. Wayne Farrell…...…………………………….…..…937-3881

Journey Through Grief, Amy Kipp ..……………………………….…..…459-7596

Lay Readers, Hank Power………………………………………………...….376-0088

Monthly Community Feeding, @ Metropolitan Ministry ….…937-3881

NAR-Anon & NARC-Anon, Administration .…………………...….…937-3881

Office Volunteers, Mary Lou Cohen…………………….…...….……...937-3881

Parish Life & Fellowship, Dorothy Knudson………………………….938-9030

Peanut Butter & Jelly Ministry, Sharon Besalke.......................938-9465

Prayer Shawl Ministry, Margie Williams..................................937-9735

Recycling, Men’s Group…………………………………………….………...937-3881

School Supply Ministry, Judy Scutt.………………..……………..……..807-9124

Shut-in Visits, Fr. Wayne Farrell………………………….…...….……...937-3881

Solid Rock Community School Partnership, Bob Kinney.…..….937-3881

Sound and Recording, Chuck Morlock………………………………….645-9438

Stewardship, Don Bartoo………….………………………….………...…..786-1163

Sunday Forum Educational Program, Fr. Wayne Farrell.…......937-3881

Sunday School, Trish Farrell ..………………...……….……………….….376-1571

Ushers, Jim Rissler ….…..………………………………….………………....372-4818

Visitor Welcome Ministry, Diane Bergner...............................786-9177

Wednesday Healing Service, Administration....……………….…..937-3881

Wednesday Night Teaching Programs, Fr. Wayne Farrell..…..937-3881

Wellness Ministry, Susan Traylor …………………………………….....251-8217

Website, George Ditmore. …………………………………………....372-9380

Youth Summer Camp, Administration.....................................937-3881