Father Michael is still not feeling well, so we will be having Morning Prayer on Sunday 12.21.25.
At this time, we are unsure about Christmas Eve and Christmas morning services. Please watch for updates in the days ahead.
Please also remember that tomorrow is the day we will be hanging the greens in preparation for Christmas. If you are able, we would really appreciate many hands to help get everything done quickly and joyfully.
Blessings
Welcome to St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, we are very glad you are here!
UPCOMING/MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Our annual St. Nicholas Day Party will take place today, December 7th at 1 p.m. in the Parish Hall – please join us as we ring in the season in this special and festive way!
Women of St. Albans! You are invited to join us for our annual Daughters of the King Christmasmeeting on December 11th,at 1:00 pm in the Social Hall. We will have a very brief meeting and then party! It is a time to get to know us and ask questions. We hope to see you there!
Elaine Fazzaro, Andrea Pink,Rose Tinder O’Brien, Sonja Primeau and Judy Rhoades. The Lunch Bunch will have its next gathering at The Willows (1601 W. Gump Rd., Huntertown, IN, 46708) at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9th. All are welcome!
On Tuesday, December 9th from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. it will be Team II’s (Kenny White, Gary Michael, Matt Michael and Gary Pink) turn to help serve dinner at the Rescue Mission (404 E. Washington Blvd.). Thank you for serving in this capacity!
The “Rose of Sharon” chapter of the Daughters of the King here at St. Alban’s will have its next meeting on Thursday, December 11th at 1 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
The next Men’s Night Out will take place on Tuesday, December 16th at 6:30 p.m. at Paula’s On Main (1732 W. Main St., Fort Wayne, 46808). All guys are welcome!
If you are able, please review the sign-up sheets in the Parish Hall for future openings for Coffee Hour sponsors and hosts and consider signing up for aSunday; this makes our post-service fellowship very festive and delicious, and we appreciate any and all help in this area!
Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in the Parish Hall – come join us on Wednesdays as we read the Second Book of Samuel. Our Bible Study is always followed by a celebration of the Eucharist. ALL ARE WELCOME!!
The evening Bible Study and Eucharist that take place on Thursdays in the Parish Hall at 6:30 p.m. is currently engaged in deciding what to tackle next, so come and help us make that decision. All are welcome!
FYI: Fr. Michael’s regular office hours are Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and any other time by appointment. Monday is his regular day off.
Peace and Blessings
Dear All,
Having driven in this weather twice in the last two hours, I’ve decided to cancel church for tomorrow–it’s a mess out there! It really doesn’t seem safe or smart to hold a service in this weather.
If you see this message and think that others you know may not check their email as frequently, please call them and let them know this news–thank you!
Peace,
Fr. MJR+
Welcome to St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, we are very glad you are here!
A Happy Feast of All Saints to all as we gratefully recall the wonderful saints in our lives, past, present and yet to come—known and unknown!
UPCOMING/MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
While our annual Stewardship Ingathering formally took place last Sunday, we are always happy and grateful to continue receiving any additional pledges that may come
in so we may prepare our operating budget for 2026. We thank you and we bless you for your prayerful commitment to St. Alban’s for the coming year!
The Daughters of the King will have their monthly meeting on Thursday, 11/13/25 at 1 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
The Vestry of St. Alban’s Church will have its monthly meeting on Wednesday, 11/19/25 at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
On Tuesday, 11/11/25 it will be Team I’s (Rose Tinder O’Brien, George Shamp, Loren Woody & Fr. Michael) turn to help serve dinner at the Rescue Mission (404 E. Washington Blvd.) from 4:15 – 5:30 p.m. Thank you for serving in this capacity!
Last Sunday started the annual Rescue Mission Food Drive. Money or gallon size cans of vegetables will be collected before and after services for the next three weeks. It takes about 10 cans for one meal, so 70 cans is one week’s worth of food. (Last year we collected near 100 cans.) Thank you for helping to feed the hungry in Ft. Wayne! George Shamp, Outreach Chairman.
Envelopes for Thanksgiving flowers are on the table in the narthex You may contribute any amount for these flowers. Please note whether you would like
flowers in thanksgiving for an important event in your life or in memory of a loved one. Envelopes must be received by November 16th to have information listed in the bulletin and flowers ordered.
If you are able, please review the sign-up sheets in the Parish Hall for future openings for Coffee Hour sponsors and hosts and consider signing up for a Sunday; this makes our post-service fellowship very festive and delicious, and we appreciate any and all help in this area!
Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in the Parish Hall – come join us on Wednesdays as we read the Second Book of Samuel. Our Bible Study is always followed by a celebration of the Eucharist. ALL ARE WELCOME!!
The evening Bible Study and Eucharist that take place on Thursdays in the Parish Hall at 6:30 p.m. is currently engaged in reading the Letter to the Ephesians. All are welcome!
FYI: Fr. Michael’s regular office hours are Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and any other time by appointment. Monday is his regular day off.
Good morning everyone,
Reminder that we are having Morning Prayer today. A big thank you to John Lorenzen for being willing to lead us through the service. Next Sunday, Father Mike Faulk will be celebrating Eucharist with us. Have a great rest of your day!
Cindy Spice
Senior Warden and Fellowship Chair at Saint Alban’s Episcopal Church
Welcome to St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, we are very glad you’re here!
UPCOMING/MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
On Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 (the Last Sunday after the Epiphany), The Rt. Rev. Dr. Douglas E. Sparks, the Bishop of Northern Indiana will be making his Visitation among us. Please plan to join us for this very special day!
It’s Team 2’s (Kenny White, Gary Michael, Matt Michael & Gary Pink) turn to help serve dinner at The Rescue Mission (404 E. Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne), this Tuesday, 2/11, from 4:15 – 5:30 p.m. Thank you for serving in this way—it’s greatly appreciated! ALSO: next month (March), when it’s Team 1’s turn to serve, we will be down a couple of folks with George Shamp away and Rose still recuperating from her fall—if anyone’s available from Team 2, please let Fr. Michael know. THANKS!
The Lunch Bunch is scheduled to meet this Tuesday, 2/11 at 12:30 p.m. Please see Fr. Michael if you would like to join our group…. our plans for Tuesday are still in flux!
The “Rose of Sharon” Chapter of The Daughters of the King here at St. Alban’s will have their monthly meeting this coming Thursday, 2/13 at 1 p.m., however this month’s meeting will take place at Lutheran Life Villages (xxx Coldwater Rd.), Room 203.
If you are able, please review the sign-up sheets in the Parish Hall for future openings for Coffee Hour sponsors and hosts and consider signing up for a Sunday; this makes our post-service fellowship very festive and delicious, and we appreciate any and all help in this area!
Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in the Parish Hall – come join us on Wednesdays as we read the First Book of Samuel. Our Bible Study is always followed by a celebration of the Eucharist. ALL ARE WELCOME!!
The evening Bible Study and Eucharist that take place on Thursdays in the Parish Hall at 6:30 p.m. is currently engaged in reading the Book of Job. All are welcome!
FYI: Fr. Michael’s regular office hours are Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and any other time by appointment. Monday is his regular day off
Good morning everyone,
I wanted to let you know that unfortunately, Father Michael is sick this morning and unable to attend the service. We will be having Morning Prayer, led by John Lorenzen. We won’t have a bulletin to follow so we will be using the Book of Common Prayer. Please be patient during the service today, we may fumble a few times but together we can do this and support John.
I also wanted to let you know that Kenny White has been working tirelessly on our parking lot and sidewalks with the weather that came in yesterday. The person who normally takes care of our parking lot is out of the country. With that in mind, it may be slick in parts, so be careful if you decide to join us in person.
As always, your safety is more important than you being in the building with us, so if you are uncomfortable driving this morning, stay home and join us online. Have a wonderful Sunday,
Cindy Spice
Senior Warden and Fellowship Chair at Saint Alban’s Episcopal Church
Welcome to St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, we are very glad you’re here!
UPCOMING/MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
The St. Alban’s Annual Meeting & Potluck Lunch will take place after the
10 a.m. Eucharist on Sunday, January 26th, 2025. We will elect new members of the Vestry, present the 2025 Budget for the congregation and look forward to a new year of ministry at St. Alban’s. Look for a sign-up sheet for food offerings for this event to appear on the big bulletin board in the narthex! Finally, if you are on the Vestry and the head of a specific ministry Commission please be aware that all annual reports are due as soon as possible. THANK YOU!!
The Lunch Bunch will meet this coming Tuesday, 1/14/25 at 12:30 p.m. at Hall’s Prime Rib (State Street, near Parkview Randallia). Please join us!
It’s Team I’s (Rose Tinder-O’Brien, Loren Woody, George Shamp and Fr. Michael) turn to help serve dinner at the Rescue Mission this Tuesday, 1/14/25 from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. Thank you for serving in this capacity.
The next Men’s Night Out will take place on Wednesday, 1/22/25 at 6:30 p.m. at Ziffle’s Rib Bar (6340 E. State Blvd. in the Georgetown Square shopping center). Again, please consider joining us for this fun evening!
The St. Alban’s Vestry will meet this coming Wednesday, 1/15/25 at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
If you are able, please review the sign-up sheets in the Parish Hall for future openings for Coffee Hour sponsors and hosts and consider signing up for a Sunday; this makes our post-service fellowship very festive and delicious, and we appreciate any and all help in this area!
Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in the Parish Hall – come join us on Wednesdays as we read the First Book of Samuel. Our Bible Study is always followed by a celebration of the Eucharist. ALL ARE WELCOME!!
The evening Bible Study and Eucharist that take place on Thursdays in the Parish Hall at 6:30 p.m. is currently engaged in reading the Book of Job. All are welcome!
FYI: Fr. Michael’s regular office hours are Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and any other time by appointment. Monday is his regular day off.
Peace and Blessings
Welcome to St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, we are very glad you’re here!
UPCOMING/MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
On Sunday, January 26th, 2025 St. Alban’s will hold it’s Annual Meeting and Pot Luck Luncheon directly after the 10 a.m. Eucharist. We will elect new members of the Vestry, present the 2025 Budget for the congregation and look forward to a new year of ministry at St. Alban’s. Look for a sign-up sheet for food offerings for this event to appear on the big bulletin board in the narthex! Your prayers and presence are requested as we meet to do the business of the parish.
Finally, if you are on the Vestry and the head of a specific ministry Commission please be aware that all annual reports are due by Saturday, Jan 4th, 2025.
THANK YOU!!
If you are able, please review the sign-up sheets in the Parish Hall for future openings for Coffee Hour sponsors and hosts and consider signing up for a Sunday; this makes our post-service fellowship very festive and delicious, and we appreciate any and all help in this area!
Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in the Parish Hall – come join us on Wednesdays as we read the First Book of Samuel. Our Bible Study is always followed by a celebration of the Eucharist. ALL ARE WELCOME!!
The evening Bible Study and Eucharist that take place on Thursdays in the Parish Hall at 6:30 p.m. is currently engaged in reading the Book of Job. All are welcome!
FYI: Fr. Michael’s regular office hours are Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and any other time by appointment. Monday is his regular day off.
Fr. Michael will be away on vacation until January 3rd, 2025. For pastoral emergencies/concerns please call the parish office (260-485-8022) and/or our Senior Warden, John Lorenzen (cell: 260-452-7927).
ALSO: our Wednesday/Thursday Bible Studies will NOT meet on 1/1/25, and 1/2/25 in observance of the New Year holiday but will resume the first FULL week of January on both 1/8/25 and 1/9/25.
Welcome to St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, we are very glad you’re here!
UPCOMING/MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
TODAY, December 8th at noon we will have our annual St. Nicholas Day celebration in the Parish Hall; it will be a party to usher in the beginning of our Christmas celebrations and I’ve heard there is to be a VERY special guest!! We will also be decorating the Jesse Tree as part of the fun!
PLEASE NOTE: Envelopes for special donations for Christmas flowers/decorations/poinsettias are in the pews today and will remain in place until NEXT Sunday, the 15th of December. The “greening (decorating) of the church” will take place just after the 10 a.m. Eucharist on Sunday, December 22nd. Any help needed will be appreciated.
Youth Christmas Play!
Please mark your calendars for our Youth Group Dinner Theater on Sunday, December 22 at 6:00 p.m. The play is called “A Christmas Down Under”. The scene is the army headquarters of General Satan. He and his demon officers are trying their best to stop the first Christmas from taking place. There will be many funny-with-a-point clashes of good vs. evil. Join us for a pasta dinner and of course some wonderful desserts. Tickets go on sale on Sunday, December 1st, and will be sold every Sunday after the service up to and including the day of the show. Prices are $12.00 for adults, and $8.00 for ages 4-10, with 3 and under free. Although this is a Youth Fundraiser, don’t let the cost keep you from the show. If you have any questions or want to help, contact Cindy Spice (260-348-7061).
As most of you know, Jordan Trendelman will become a Deacon on December 21st. Besides all the expenses he has had to endure throughout Seminary, he will have even more to purchase the required vestments and clothing that he will need to dress as a Deacon and then a Priest once he graduates in the Spring. In the past, when Saint Alban’s sponsored someone going through the process, we took up a collection to purchase an item or items for the newly ordained. Jordan did so much for us when we didn’t have a Priest, by giving homilies every Sunday online and in-person, assisting Debbie with bulletins, and leading the congregation as our Junior Warden during Covid, to name a few. In talking to Jordan, he indicated that he would be grateful if we purchased his Cassock. The Cassock is a costly piece, he will wear under his vestments every week. Since Jordan is so tall, this item had to be custom-made to fit him properly. We are requesting your support in raising funds to pay for his Cassock. We invite you to contribute any amount you feel led to give. Every donation, no matter the size, brings us closer to covering the cost entirely. Donations can be made by indicating on your envelope or by writing Jordan’s Cassock in the memo line of your check. Thank you for your generosity and continued support of Jordan and Christina.
If you are able, please review the sign-up sheets in the Parish Hall for future openings for Coffee Hour sponsors and hosts and consider signing up for a Sunday; this makes our post-service fellowship very festive and delicious, and we appreciate any and all help in this area!
Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in the Parish Hall – come join us on Wednesdays as we read the First Book of Samuel. Our Bible Study is always followed by a celebration of the Eucharist. ALL ARE WELCOME!!
The evening Bible Study and Eucharist that take place on Thursdays in the Parish Hall at 6:30 p.m. is currently engaged in reading the Book of Job. All are welcome!
FYI: Fr. Michael’s regular office hours are Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and any other time by appointment. Monday is his regular day off.
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