Welcome to St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, we are very glad you’re here!

Especially on this All Saints Sunday, where we remember ALL the saints past, present and (MYSTERIOUSLY!) yet to come! We also will renew our Baptismal Vows in this morning’s service. 

UPCOMING/MARK YOUR CALENDARS: 

Stewardship Campaign – while our traditional, annual in-gathering of pledge cards took place a couple of weeks ago—and we are thankful beyond words for your prayerful generosity towards St. Alban’s Episcopal Church—we are still happy and grateful to receive any additional incoming pledges. We are at about half of our number of received pledges compared to last year at this point and we really need to get the pledges in so we can assemble our 2025 budget; thank you for making this a priority. 

ALS0, please remember to pick up your Offering Envelopes in the narthex—they are sorted by name, alphabetically. Please note: there will be no box of envelopes for you if you pay your pledge through “Tithely” or a bank. 

It’s a BOY! Everyone is invited (yes, males too!) to gather for a Baby Shower for Shaylen & Brenden Kite immediately after church in the Parish Hall on Sunday, December 1st. They are registered at Target and Amazon. If you would like to bring a package of diapers, you will be entered into the diaper raffle. Please join us for this special time of fellowship with Shaylen and Brenden!

The next meeting of the Lunch Bunch will be at Cosimo’s Restaurant, in the Lima Marketplace, 9807 Lima Rd., Fort Wayne on Tuesday, 11/12 at 12:30 pm. Everyone is welcome! Any questions: contact Rose Marie Tinder-O’Brien. 

On Tuesday, 11/12 it will be Team 1’s (Fr. Michael, Loren Woody & George Shamp) turn to serve at the Rescue Mission (404 E. Washington Blvd.) from 4:15 – 5:30 p.m. Thank you for your support and service to this ministry. 

The next meeting of the Daughters of the King will take place on Thursday, 11/14 at 1 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 allhelp in this area!

Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in the Parish Hall – come join us on Wednesdays as we 

read the Letter to the Hebrews. 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 St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans. 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.

Blessings!

Welcome to St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, we are very glad you’re here!

Calling all people interested in becoming a Crucifer or a Lay Eucharistic Minister (LEM) at the altar on Sunday mornings! We will be providing instruction/training for anyone who would like to explore this way of serving; please see Elaine Fazzaro or Fr. Michael. The date for instruction is to be determined.

UPCOMING/MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

Announcing: our annual Weiner Roast & Chili Cookoff will take place on Friday, October 18 th at 6:30p.m. at the home of Marilyn Rafter (3106 Marias Drive, Fort Wayne!)! We will, once again, vote on the best chili for those who wish to participate!! Visit with friends, play yard (corn hole), eat hot dogs, chili, S’mores, and dessert. Beverages, hot dogs, buns, condiments, S’mores, and dessert will be provided. PLEASE SEE (AND USE!) THE SIGN-UP SHEET ON THE BIG BULLETIN BOARD IN THE NARTHEX SO MARILYNCAN KNOW HOW MANY WILL BE ATTENDING…. A BIG THANK YOU to Marilyn Rafter for hosting!

The next meeting of the “Lunch Bunch” will take place at the Lucky Moose (622 E. Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne) this coming Tuesday, October 9 th at 12:30 p.m. If you would like a ride, please sign up on the sheet located on the bulletin board in the narthex. Any questions or if you need to cancel your reservation, please contact Rose T. O’Brien at 574-850-3054. Of course, ALL ARE WELCOME!

This week it’s Team 2’s (Kenny White, Gary Michael, Gary Pink) turn to help serve dinner at the RescueMission of Fort Wayne (404 E. Washington Blvd.) from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. Thank you for your service to this ministry!

If you are able, please review (NEW!!) the sign-up sheets in the Parish Hall for future openings for CoffeeHour 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 Letter to theHebrews. 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 St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans. All are welcome!

FYI: Fr. Michael’s regular office hours are Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and any other time byappointment. Monday is his regular day off.

Welcome to St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, we’re very glad you’re here! 

Please note: Our parish newsletter, “The Cross And Sword,” will re-start in September, but on a quarterly basis going forward. The publication months/dates for the newsletter will be March, June, September, and December of each year. This change reflects the changing patterns of how people receive information; if this change doesn’t work, we’ll try something else!

Calling all people interested in becoming a Crucifer or a Lay Eucharistic Minister (LEM) at the altar on Sunday mornings! We will be providing instruction/training for anyone who would like to explore this way of serving; please see Elaine Fazzaro or Fr. Michael. The date for instruction is to be determined.

UPCOMING/MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

On Sunday, September 8 th at 3 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church in Fort Wayne (611 W. Berry St.) will host ashowing of the new film “The Philadelphia Eleven.” Please join us as we learn more about thesecourageous women and their struggle for ordination. A panel discussion will follow – panelists: Mothers

Mindy Hancock, Kristen Guidero and Amanda Henes.

The next meeting of the Lunch Bunch will be at Ziffle’s Ribs Bar, 6340 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne on Tuesday, 9/10 at 12:30 pm. Everyone is welcome. Please sign up if you would like to go! Any questions:contact Rose Marie Tinder-O’Brien.

On Tuesday, 9/10 it will be Team 1’s (Molly Haas, Fr. Michael, Loren Woody & George Shamp) turn to serve at the Rescue Mission (404 E. Washington Blvd.) from 4:15 – 5:30 p.m. Thank you for your support and service to this ministry.

The next meeting of the Daughters of the King will take place on Thursday, 9/12 at 1 p.m.

If you are able, please review (NEW!!) 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 Gospel of John. 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 St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans. All are welcome!

FYI: Fr. Michael’s regular office hours are Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and any other time byappointment. Monday is his regular day off.

Welcome to St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, we’re very glad you’re here! 

Please note: our parish newsletter, “The Cross & Sword,” will re-start in September, but on a quarterly basis going forward. The publication months/dates for the newsletter will be March, June, September and December of each year. This change reflects the changing patterns of how people are receiving information; if this particular change doesn’t work, we’ll try something else!

UPCOMING/MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

The Lunch Bunch will be dining at Hall’s on the Deck, located at 305 E. Superior St., Fort Wayne on Tuesday, Aug. 13^th at 12:30 p.m. If you need a ride please sign the poster located on the bulletin board in the narthex; ALL ARE WELCOME! Any questions, please contact Roes Tinder-O’Brien at 574-850-3054

On Tuesday, August 13^th it will be Team 2’s (Kenny White, Gary Michael, Matt Michael and Gary Pink) turn to serve at the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission (404 E. Washington Blvd.) from 4:15 – 5:30 p.m. Thank you for your support of this ministry!

If you are able, please review (NEW!!) 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 Gospel of John. 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 St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans. 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.

Dear People of St. Alban’s, 

Due to several contributing factors, I have made the unusual (but not unprecedented) decision to hold Julie Zeider’s funeral at our regular service time of 10 a.m. this coming Sunday, 7/21/24. 

This service will also be streaming for those who cannot attend.

The suddenness of Julie’s death, coordinating the ability of her dispersed family members to be present for her service and the fact that I have a longstanding commitment to be in Racine, WI by Sunday evening and for the rest of the week all went into making this choice. I apologize if this is inconvenient or problematic for anyone; we’ll be back to our regular schedule next week. 

FYI: there will be a wonderful reception in the Parish Hall directly after the service on Sunday, where we can greet one another and Julie’s wonderful family. 

My thanks in advance to EVERYBODY who has kicked into high gear to make this happen on such short notice. 

We hope to see you soon.

Peace,

Fr. MJR+

Dear All, 

“Special Announcement”–as in an unusual one!

Due to a number of extenuating (and unusual) circumstances, we will not be streaming this week’s service of Morning Prayer from the church as usual. 

Things will return to their regular schedule by the weekend of 7/7/24. 

I hope and pray that everyone has a safe and happy July 4th celebration!

Peace,

Fr. MJR+

Welcome to St. Alban’s Episcopal Church—and HAPPY (FINAL DAY OF) EASTER!—also known as the Day of Pentecost (or “the Birthday of the Church”), we’re very glad you’re here!

Today is also our Annual Youth Sunday Celebration! On Youth Sunday, the youth in our congregation take over most of the service. They will be doing readings, ushering and one of our high school seniors, Anna Layden, will be offering the Homily.

We also take this opportunity to raise money to help our kids participate in either Youth Camp or Senior High Mission. The cost of Youth Camp is $500 per camper and Senior High Mission is under $400 per youth. There are envelopes in the pews today for anyone that would like to donate towards our youth. Last year we were able to give $250 per youth to go to camp. We will also have a cake during coffee hour to honor our three seniors, Anna Layden, John Win and Jack Cullum. Please contact Cindy Spice if you have any further questions about how to donate to our youth.

QUILT FOR CAMP

We are selling raffle tickets for a Quilt to help support our Diocesan Youth Summer Camp. The quilt was made by Katie Chynoweth, from St. Paul’s in Munster; Katie is Charlie and Grayson Frede’s Godmother and a long-time camp staffer.

The quilt patches were chosen to help reflect this year’s camp theme, Yum! Come Taste & See. The tickets are 1 for $5 or 5 for $20. It is important to know that this money is going to help all youth in our Diocese and not just our youth here at St. Alban’s. If you wish to make a donation for St. Alban’s youth alone, please see the above announcement and the special envelopes in your pew.

The winning ticket will be selected at our closing ceremony for Youth Camp on Saturday June 15th. You do not need to present to win; we will make sure it gets to you if you win. You can purchase tickets through Sunday, June 2^nd from Robbie Frede, Megan Spice or Cindy Spice.

UPCOMING/MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

St. Alban’s Church will celebrate our “Feast of Title” (aka St. Alban’s Day) on Sunday, June 16^th at 10 a.m. with a Eucharist followed by a potluck lunch at the home of Donald and Vicki Irvine. More details will follow SOON but for now save the date; it’s a fun Sunday and it will have been two years since our last “off-site” celebration. Thanks to the Irvines for their hospitality!

The next Men’s Night Out will be on Wednesday, 5/22/24 at 6:30 p.m. at Henry’s Restaurant (536 W. Main St., downtown Fort Wayne). Please see the sign-up sheet on the big narthex bulletin board. For more information please contact Gary Michael at 260-637-2841.

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 Gospel of John. 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 “Minor Prophet,” the Book of Amos. 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.

Blessings!

Welcome to St. Alban’s Episcopal Church—and HAPPY EASTER!—we’re very glad you’re here!

Check out the landscape drawings in the narthex by our Property Manager, Kenny White, for our plans for the new plantings at the entrance of the church; many thanks to him for these thoughtful and detailed proposals which were approved by the Vestry this past week. 

UPCOMINGMARK YOUR CALENDARS:

Quilt for Camp

We are selling raffle tickets for a Quilt to help support our Diocesan Youth Summer Camp. The quilt was made by Charlie and Grayson Frede’s Godmother and a camp staffer Katie Chynoweth from St. Paul’s in Munster. 

The quilt patches were chosen to help reflect this year’s camp theme, Yum! Come Taste & See. The tickets are 1 for $5 or 5 for $20. It is important to know that this money is going to help all youth in our Diocese and not just our youth here at St. Alban’s. If you want to donate anything to just our youth, you can do that on Youth Sunday (please see this information in a different announcement). 

The winning ticket will be selected at our closing ceremony for Youth Camp on Saturday June 15th. You do not need to present to win, we will make sure it gets to you if you win. You can purchase tickets beginning this Sunday April 28th thru Sunday June 2nd from Robbie Frede, Megan Spice or Cindy Spice. 

Sunday May 19th will be our Annual Youth Sunday Celebration. On Youth Sunday, the youth in our congregation completely take over the service. They will be doing readings, ushering and one of our high school seniors, Anna Layden will be doing the Homily. We also take this opportunity to raise money to help our kids participate in either Youth Camp or Senior High Mission. The cost of Youth Camp is $500 per camper and Senior High Mission is under $400 per youth. There will be envelopes in the pews that Sunday for anyone that would like to donate towards our youth. Last year we were able to give $250 per youth to go to camp. We will also have a cake during coffee hour to honor our two seniors, Anna Layden and John Win. Mark your calendars so that you don’t miss this wonderful Sunday. Please contact Cindy Spice if you have any questions about Youth Sunday or how to donate to our youth.

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 Gospel of John. 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 “Minor Prophet,” the Book of Amos. 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.

 Youth Sunday

Sunday May 19th will be our Annual Youth Sunday Celebration. On Youth Sunday, the youth in our congregation completely take over the service. They will be doing readings, ushering and one of our high school seniors, Anna Layden will be doing the Homily. 

We also take this opportunity to raise money to help our kids participate in either Youth Camp or Senior High Mission. The cost of Youth Camp is $500 per camper and Senior High Mission is under $400 per youth. There will be envelopes in the pews that Sunday for anyone that would like to donate towards our youth. Last year we were able to give $250 per youth to go to camp. We will also have a cake during coffee hour to honor our two seniors, Anna Layden and John Win. Mark your calendars so that you don’t miss this wonderful Sunday. Please contact Cindy Spice if you have any questions about Youth Sunday or how to donate to our youth.

Cindy Spice – Youth Leader

Welcome to St. Alban’s Episcopal Church—and HAPPY EASTER!—we’re very glad you’re here!

UPCOMING MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

For ALL kids in the 5^th grade or younger: please join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt, which will begin after the 10 a.m. service by gathering at the bottom of the stairs going down to the lower level of our building for some brief directions before we begin!

Check out the landscape drawings in the narthex by our Property Manager, Kenny White, for our plans for the new plantings at the entrance of the church; many thanks to him for these thoughtful and detailed proposals which were approved by the Vestry this past week. 

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 Gospel of John. 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 “Minor Prophet,” 

the Book of Amos. All are welcome! 

SPECIAL NOTE: the regular Wed. & Thurs. Bible Studies will be cancelled this coming week (4/3 & 4/4) due to the fact that Fr. Michael will be travelling to Sewanee to visit our Seminarian, Jordan Trendelman, and his wife, Christina Connelly during Easter Week. Both Bible Studies will resume the following week on 4/10 and 4/11. 

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!