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

A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!

A special welcome this morning to Linda and Ron Buskirk who are joining us to celebrate their 43^rd Wedding Anniversary—CONGRATULATIONS!! 

UPCOMING MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

The St. Alban’s Annual Meeting & Potluck Lunch will take place after the 10 a.m. Eucharist on Sunday, January 21^st, 2024. We will elect new members of the Vestry, present the 2024 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 were due by Saturday, January 6^th, 2024. THANK YOU!! 

IMPORTANT ONLINE “LISTENING” MEETINGS CONCERNING THE POTENTIAL REUNIFICATION OF THE TWO EPISCOPAL DIOCESES OF INDIANAPOLIS AND NORTHERN INDIANA. The Reunification Discernment Committee of the two Indiana dioceses would like to hear from you! Come share potentials you see, concerns you have, and dreams you hold for the Episcopal Church in Indiana. (Meetings held via Zoom. Times listed in Eastern Time zone.)

Space in each session is limited to 40 people so don’t delay in registering!

• Listening Session 1 – January 10, 7-8 p.m.
• Listening Session 2 – January 17, 7-8 p.m.
• Listening Session 3 – January 22, 7-8 p.m.
• Listening Session 4 – January 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Listening Session 5 – February 1, 7-8 p.m.

Register at: episcopalindiana.org/events 

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!

Lunch Bunch will be dining at Wu’s Fine Chinese Restaurant on Tuesday, January 9th at 12:30 p.m. Please sign the poster on the bulletin board if you would like to attend and/or need a ride. Everyone is welcome.

Rescue Mission Team 1 – Molly Haas, Fr. Michael Roeske, Loren Woody, George Shamp, will be serving at 4:15 -5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9th.

DOK meeting will be held on Thursday, January 11th at 1:00 p.m.

Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in the Parish Hall – come join us on Wednesdays as we tackle the Book of Isaiah. Our Bible Study is always followed by a celebration of the Eucharist. ALL ARE WELCOME!!

The evening Bible Study and Eucharist that takes place on Thursdays in the Parish Hall at 6:30 p.m. is currently engaged in reading the “Apocryphal” Book of the Wisdom of Solomon. 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’re very glad you’re here!

A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!

We wish a very warm welcome to Fr. Michael Fulk and his wife, Micaela, today and thank them for their service here while Fr. Michael R. is at All Saints, Wawasee.

St. Alban’s Church gratefully acknowledges EVERYONE who helped to decorate the interior of the church during the past couple of weeks; it all really looks great and a MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!  

UPCOMING MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

Thank you to EVERYONE who donated toward our Christmas flower/poinsettia decorations this year. Your generosity is GREATLY APPRECIATED! 

Giving envelopes for 2024 are ready for pick-up which are located on table 

in narthex.  

The St. Alban’s Annual Meeting & Potluck Lunch will take place after the 

10 a.m. Eucharist on Sunday, January 21^st, 2024. We will elect new members of the Vestry, present the 2024 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 by Saturday, January 6^th, 2024. 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 tackle the Book of Isaiah. Our Bible Study is always followed by a celebration of the Eucharist. ALL ARE WELCOME!! (This Bible Study will NOT meet on Dec. 27^th due to the Christmas holidays; the class will resume its regular schedule on Wednesday, January 3^rd at 10 a.m.)

The evening Bible Study and Eucharist that takes place on Thursdays in the Parish Hall at 6:30 p.m. is currently engaged in reading the “Apocryphal” Book of the Wisdom of Solomon. All are welcome! (This Bible Study will NOT meet on Dec. 27^th as Fr. Michael will be out of town but will resume its regular schedule on Thursday, January 4^th at 6:30 p.m.)

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’re very glad you’re here!

St. Alban’s Church gratefully acknowledges EVERYONE who helped to decorate the interior of the church last Sunday and throughout the past week. It all really looks great and a MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!  

UPCOMING MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

Thank you to EVERYONE who donated toward our Christmas flower/poinsettia decorations this year. Your generosity is GREATLY APPECIATED! 

Another big THANK YOU to everyone who donated coats, hats, gloves, scarves and other winter outer wear items to our “Between the Holidays Coat Drive”! All these goods were delivered this week to both the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission and to the St. Joseph’s Women’s Shelter and were received with much gratitude and appreciation. Many thanks to everyone who made this drive so successful and to Denise Frede for inspiring it in the first place!  

The St. Alban’s Annual Meeting & Potluck Lunch will take place after the 10 a.m. Eucharist on Sunday, January 21^st, 2024. We will elect new members of the Vestry, present the 2024 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 by Saturday, January 6^th, 2024. 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 tackle the Book of Isaiah. Our Bible Study is always followed by a celebration of the Eucharist. ALL ARE WELCOME!! (This Bible Study will NOT meet on Dec. 27^th due to the Christmas holidays; the class will resume its regular schedule on Wednesday, January 3^rd at 10 a.m.)

The evening Bible Study and Eucharist that takes place on Thursdays in the Parish Hall at 6:30 p.m. is currently engaged in reading the “Apocryphal” Book of the Wisdom of Solomon. All are welcome! (This Bible Study will NOT meet on Dec. 27^th as Fr. Michael will be out of town but will resume its regular schedule on Thursday, January 4^th at 6:30 p.m.)

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’re very glad you’re here!

Today—directly following the 10 a.m. Eucharist—we will be preparing/decorating the interior of St. Alban’s for Christmas. Traditionally known as “the Greening of the Church,” this is taking place a full week before Christmas Eve due to the timing of December 24^th being on a Sunday this year. We gratefully welcome all the help we can get for this annual Christmas activity, so please join us if you are able! 

ALSO….again, due to the odd timing of Christmas this year, there will be no traditional Coffee Hour next Sunday, 12/24 after the 10 a.m. Eucharist.

UPCOMINGMARK YOUR CALENDARS:

Thank you to EVERYONE who donated toward our Christmas flower/poinsettia decorations this year. The response was great and we look forward to the church’s festive and holy presentation in honor of the season! Your generosity is GREATLY APPRECIATED! 

The next Men’s Night Out will take place at Zianos Italian Eatery (702 E. Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne) at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 12/20. ALL guys are welcome!! 

Another big THANK YOU to everyone who donated coats, hats, gloves, scarves and other winter outer wear items to our “Between the Holidays Coat Drive”! All these goods were delivered this week to both the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission and to the St. Joseph’s Women’s Shelter and were received with much gratitude and appreciation.  Many thanks to everyone who made this drive so successful and to Denise Frede for inspiring it in the first place!  

The St. Alban’s Annual Meeting & Potluck Lunch will take place after the 10 a.m. Eucharist on Sunday, January 21^st, 2024. We will elect new members of the Vestry, present the 2024 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 by Saturday, January 6^th, 2024. 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 tackle the Book of Isaiah. Our Bible Study is always followed by a celebration of the Eucharist. ALL ARE WELCOME!!  (This Bible Study will NOT meet on Dec. 20^th and 27^th due to the Christmas holidays; the class will 

resume its regular schedule on Wednesday, January 3^rd at 10 a.m.)

The evening Bible Study and Eucharist that takes place on Thursdays in the Parish Hall at 6:30 p.m. is currently engaged in reading the “Apocryphal” Book of the Wisdom of Solomon. All are welcome! (This Bible Study will NOT meet on Dec. 27^th as Fr. Michael will be out of town but will resume its regular schedule on Thursday, January 4^th at 6:30 p.m.)

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’re very glad you’re here!

UPCOMINGMARK YOUR CALENDARS:

PLEASE NOTE: Today is the final Sunday that the envelopes for special donations for Christmas flowers/decorations/poinsettias will be in the pews; please consider contributing for this festive project. The “greening (decorating) of the church” will take place just after the 10 a.m. Eucharist on Sunday, December 17^th.

The Vestry of St. Alban’s Church will meet this coming Wednesday, 12/13/23 at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall. 

The next meeting of the Lunch Bunch will take place this coming Tuesday, 12/12/23 at 12:30 p.m. at “The Lunch Box Café” (8814 Coldwater Rd., Fort Wayne). Please see the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex.

Tuesday, 12/12/23 at 4:15 p.m. is Team 2’s (Kenny White, Gary Michael, Matt Michael & Gary Pink) turn to serve dinner at the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission (404 E. Washington Blvd.). Thank you for your service to this important ministry!

The next Men’s Night Out will take place at Zianos Italian Eatery (702 E. Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne) at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 12/20. ALL guys are welcome!! 

Today is the final Sunday to make contributions of any winter coats, hats, scarves and gloves (new OR used) you may have to our “Between the Holidays Coat Drive.” There is a designated box for such donations in the narthex. Men’s items will be given to the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission and women’s items will go to the Women’s Shelter. We have already amassed a wonderful collection of winter things to donate and we THANK YOU for your tremendous generosity in making this drive so successful!  

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 tackle the Book of Isaiah. Our Bible Study is always followed by a celebration of the Eucharist. ALL ARE WELCOME!! 

The evening Bible Study and Eucharist that takes place on Thursdays in the Parish Hall at 6:30 p.m. is currently engaged in reading the “Apocryphal” Book of the Wisdom of Solomon. 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’re very glad you’re here!

UPCOMING MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

Yesterday, 12/2/23 at 2 p.m. our parishioners Brenden Kite and Shaylen Delagrange were married here at St. Alban’s—we offer them congratulations and prayers of love and support as they begin their married life together!

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 10^th of December.  The “greening (decorating) of the church” will take place just after the 10 a.m. Eucharist on Sunday, December 17^th.  Any help needed will be appreciated.  

The next meeting of the Lunch Bunch will take place on Tuesday, 12/12/23 at 12:30 p.m. at “The Lunch Box Café” (8814 Coldwater Rd., Fort Wayne). Please see the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex.

It’s getting colder as winter approaches in earnest! Please consider donating any winter coats, hats, scarves and gloves (new OR used) you may have to our “Between the Holidays Coat Drive” through NEXT Sunday, the Second Sunday of Advent (12/10).  There is a designated box for such donations in the narthex.  Men’s items will be given to the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission and women’s items will go to the Women’s Shelter.  Thank you for considering this type of contribution at this time of year. 

Our annual St. Nicholas Day Party will take place today, Sunday, December 3rd at 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.  The focus of this event is the trimming of the Jesse Tree, a prophecy of Jesus Christ from the Book of Isaiah, “And there shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots.”  Jesse was the father of David, Israel’s greatest king. And Jesus is descended from the line of David.  He is the branch God promised would grow from Jesse’s family tree.  Thank you to all who made this event possible, especially Cindy Spice and Megan Spice-Frede!

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 tackle the Book of Isaiah.  Our Bible Study is always followed by a celebration of the Eucharist.  ALL ARE WELCOME!! 

The evening Bible Study and Eucharist that takes place on Thursdays in the Parish Hall at 6:30 p.m. is currently engaged in discovering what to read/study next—with a decision to be announced soon!  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.  Also the office will be closed on Monday, December 4^th.

Peace and Blessings! 

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

UPCOMING MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

This coming Saturday, 12/2/23 at 2 p.m. our parishioners Brenden Kite and Shaylen Delagrange will be married here at St. Alban’s—we offer them congratulations and prayers of love and support as they begin their married life together!

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT OF A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE: well, maybe not significant exactly but an important one nonetheless! Beginning on Sunday, December 3^rd (the First Sunday of Advent and the beginning of the Church New Year—Year B) our Sunday Eucharist time will move from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

PLEASE NOTE: Envelopes for special donations for Christmas flowers/decorations/poinsettias are in the pews today and will remain in place until the 10^th of December. The “greening (decorating) of the church” will take place just after the 10 a.m. Eucharist on Sunday, December 17^th.

The next Men’s Night Out will take place this coming Wednesday, 11/29/23 at 6:30 p.m. at Casa Grande (1025 Woodland Plaza Run, 46825, off Dupont Road). Please see the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex.

It’s getting colder as winter approaches in earnest! Please consider donating any winter coats, hats, scarves and gloves (new OR used) you may have to our “Between the Holidays Coat Drive” beginning next Sunday (11/19) through the Second Sunday of Advent (12/10). There will be designated boxes for such donations in the narthex beginning next Sunday. Men’s items will be given to the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission and women’s items will go to the Women’s Shelter. Thank you for considering this type of contribution at this time of year. 

Our annual St. Nicholas Day Party will take place on Sunday, December 3rd at 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The focus of this event is the trimming of the Jesse Tree, a prophecy of Jesus Christ from the Book of Isaiah, “And there shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots.” Jesse was the father of David, Israel’s greatest king. And Jesus is descended from the line of David. He is the branch God promised would grow from Jesse’s family tree.  

Please consider signing up to provide white icing and candies (preferably shapes, we have plenty of plain sprinkles) for the kids to decorate cookies. We also need chocolate coin candies. Any of these items can be dropped off and placed in the kitchen by Sunday Nov. 26th. Please contact Cindy Spice or Megan Spice if you have any questions….and thank you for your consideration and support for this event!

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 tackle the Book of Isaiah. Our Bible Study is always followed by a celebration of the Eucharist. ALL ARE WELCOME!! 

The evening Bible Study and Eucharist that takes place on Thursdays in the Parish Hall at 6:30 p.m. is currently engaged in discovering what to read/study next—with a decision to be announced soon! 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’re very glad you’re here!

FROM OUR FRIENDS AT TRINITY CHURCH (DOWNTOWN FORT WAYNE), RON AND LINDA BUSKIRK:

Delicious, organic, certified extra virgin, fair trade, Palestinian olive oil is again available for purchase for holiday gift-giving or your own pantry. Olive Branch Olive Oil is a non-profit project established to aid Palestinian olive farmers by creating a market for their oil. Each 500 ml bottle sells for $16.00 – an inexpensive price for this quality oil pressed by West Bank farmers shortly after harvesting in their olive orchards. 

And there’s more!  This year Palestinian Medjoul Dates are available from the latest harvest, supporting Palestinian date farmers.  The price of a 1-pound box is $14.00. They’re plump, sweet, and quite delicious!  A portion of the sales of both the oil and the dates will be donated to Trinity’s Outreach Ministry.

To order, contact Ron Buskirk by November 19.  Ronald_Buskirk@frontier.com, or 260-413-1953.  Orders will be delivered for pick up at St. Alban’s in early December.

UPCOMING MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT OF A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE: well, maybe not significant exactly but an important one nonetheless!  Beginning on Sunday, December 3^rd (the First Sunday of Advent and the beginning of the Church New Year—Year B) our Sunday Eucharist time will move from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Our annual Thanksgiving Eve Eucharist will take place here at St. Alban’s at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22^nd. Please join us for this special service.

Our annual St. Nicholas Day Party will take place on Sunday, December 3rd at 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The focus of this event is the trimming of the Jesse Tree, a prophecy of Jesus Christ from the Book of Isaiah, “And there shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. ”Jesse was the father of David, Israel’s greatest king. And Jesus is descended from the line of David. He is the branch God promised would grow from Jesse’s family tree.  Please consider signing up to provide white icing and candies (preferably shapes, we have plenty of plain sprinkles) for the kids to decorate cookies. We also need chocolate coin candies. Any of these items can be dropped off and placed in the kitchen by Sunday Nov. 26th.  Please contact Cindy Spice or Megan Spice if you have any questions….and thank you for your consideration and support for this event!

The next Men’s Night Out will take place on Wednesday, 11/29/23 at 6:30 p.m. at Casa Grande (1025 Woodland Plaza Run, 46825, off Dupont Road). Please see the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex.

It’s getting colder as winter approaches in earnest! Please consider donating any winter coats, hats, scarves and gloves (new OR used) you may have to our “Between the Holidays Coat Drive” beginning next Sunday (11/19) through the Second Sunday of Advent (12/10). There will be designated boxes for such donations in the narthex beginning next Sunday. Men’s items will be given to the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission and women’s items will go to the Women’s Shelter. Thank you for considering this type of contribution at this time of year. 

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 tackle the Book of Isaiah. Our Bible Study is always followed by a celebration of the Eucharist. ALL ARE WELCOME!! 

The evening Bible Study and Eucharist that takes place on Thursdays in the Parish Hall at 6:30 p.m. is currently engaged in reading the Letter to the Hebrews. 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’re very glad you’re here!

FROM OUR FRIENDS AT TRINITY CHURCH (DOWNTOWN FORT WAYNE), RON AND LINDA BUSKIRK:

Delicious, organic, certified extra virgin, fair trade, Palestinian olive oil is again available for purchase for holiday gift-giving or your own pantry. Olive Branch Olive Oil is a non-profit project established to aid Palestinian olive farmers by creating a market for their oil. Each 500 ml bottle sells for $16.00 – an inexpensive price for this quality oil pressed by West Bank farmers shortly after harvesting in their olive orchards. 

And there’s more!  This year Palestinian Medjoul Dates are available from the latest harvest, supporting Palestinian date farmers.  The price of a 1-pound box is $14.00. They’re plump, sweet, and quite delicious!  A portion of the sales of both the oil and the dates will be donated to Trinity’s Outreach Ministry.

To order, contact Ron Buskirk by November 19.  Ronald_Buskirk@frontier.com, or 260-413-1953.  Orders will be delivered for pick up at St. Alban’s in early December.

Envelopes for Thanksgiving flowers are in the pew card holders today.  You may contribute any amount for these flowers. 

Please note whether you would like the flowers in thanksgiving for an important event in your life or in memory of a loved one. 

Envelopes must be received by today to have information listed in the bulletin and flowers ordered.

UPCOMINGMARK YOUR CALENDARS:

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT OF A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE: well, maybe not significant exactly but an important one nonetheless! Beginning on Sunday, December 3^rd (the First Sunday of Advent and the beginning of the Church New Year—Year B) our Sunday Eucharist time will move from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The Lunch Bunch will be dining at Big Eyed Fish (1502 N. Wells St., Fort Wayne) on Tuesday, November 14^th at 12:30 p.m. All are welcome! Please see the sign-up sheet located on the bulletin board to your right as you leave the sanctuary. 

On Tuesday, November 14^th it will be Team I’s (Molly Haas, George Shamp, Loren Woody and Fr. Michael) 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!

Our annual Thanksgiving Eve Eucharist will take place here at St. Alban’s at 

7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22^nd. Please join us for this special service.

The next Men’s Night Out will take place on Wednesday, 11/29/23 at 6:30 p.m. at Casa Grande (1025 Woodland Plaza Run, 46825, off Dupont Road). Please see the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex.

It’s getting colder as winter approaches in earnest! Please consider donating any winter coats, hats, scarves and gloves (new OR used) you may have to our “Between the Holidays Coat Drive” beginning next Sunday (11/19) through the Second Sunday of Advent (12/10). There will be designated boxes for such donations in the narthex beginning next Sunday. Men’s items will be given to the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission and women’s items will go to the Women’s Shelter. 

Thank you for considering this type of contribution at this time of year. 

Our annual St. Nicholas Day Party will take place on Sunday, December 3rd at 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The focus of this event is the trimming of the Jesse Tree, a prophecy of Jesus Christ from the Book of Isaiah, “And there shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots.”Jesse was the father of David, Israel’s greatest king. And Jesus is descended from the line of David. He is the branch God promised would grow from Jesse’s family tree.  Please consider signing up to provide white icing and candies (preferably shapes, we have plenty of plain sprinkles) for the kids to decorate cookies. We also need chocolate coin candies. Any of these items can be dropped off and placed in the kitchen by Sunday Nov. 26th. Please contact Cindy Spice or Megan Spice if you have any questions….and thank you for your consideration and support for this event!

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 tackle the Book of Isaiah. Our Bible Study is always followed by a celebration of the Eucharist. ALL ARE WELCOME!! 

The evening Bible Study and Eucharist that takes place on Thursdays in the Parish Hall at 6:30 p.m. is currently engaged in reading the Letter to the Hebrews. 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’re very glad you’re here!

Today, Sunday, November 5^th, we are celebrating the Principal Feast of All Saints. As part of our service on that day we will remember all the faithful departed of our parish at the altar; if you were not able to fill out a form for remembering a loved one, please know you may do so verbally during the service at the invitation. 

FROM OUR FRIENDS AT TRINITY CHURCH (DOWNTOWN FORT WAYNE), RON AND LINDA BUSKIRK:

Delicious, organic, certified extra virgin, fair trade, Palestinian olive oil is again available for purchase for holiday gift-giving or your own pantry. Olive Branch Olive Oil is a non-profit project established to aid Palestinian olive farmers by creating a market for their oil. Each 500 ml bottle sells for $16.00 – an inexpensive price for this quality oil pressed by West Bank farmers shortly after harvesting in their olive orchards. 

And there’s more!  This year Palestinian Medjoul Dates are available from the latest harvest, supporting Palestinian date farmers.  The price of a 1-pound box is $14.00. They’re plump, sweet, and quite delicious!  A portion of the sales of both the oil and the dates will be donated to Trinity’s Outreach Ministry.

To order, contact Ron Buskirk by November 19.  Ronald_Buskirk@frontier.com, or 260-413-1953.  Orders will be delivered for pick up at St. Alban’s in early December.

Envelopes for Thanksgiving flowers are in the pew card holders today.  You may contribute any amount for these flowers. 

Please note whether you would like the flowers in thanksgiving for an important event in your life or in memory of a loved one. 

Envelopes must be received by November 12th to have information listed in the bulletin and flowers ordered.

UPCOMINGMARK YOUR CALENDARS:

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT OF A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE: well, maybe not significant exactly but an important one nonetheless! Beginning on Sunday, December 3^rd (the First Sunday of Advent and the beginning of the Church New Year—Year B) our Sunday Eucharist time will move from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The Lunch Bunch will be dining at Big Eyed Fish (1502 N. Wells St., Fort Wayne) on Tuesday, November 14^th at 12:30 p.m. All are welcome! Please see the sign-up sheet located on the bulletin board to your right as you leave the sanctuary. 

On Tuesday, November 14^th it will be Team I’s (Molly Haas, George Shamp, Loren Woody and Fr. Michael) 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!

Our annual Thanksgiving Eve Eucharist will take place here at St. Alban’s at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22^nd. Please join us for this special service.

A special thank-you to George Shamp and Robbie Frede for installing some new outside lighting on our building; these lights are high up and were not the easiest to work with so we appreciate the work and the risk! God Bless!  

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 tackle the Book of Isaiah. Our Bible Study is always followed by a celebration of the Eucharist. ALL ARE WELCOME!! 

The evening Bible Study and Eucharist that takes place on Thursdays in the Parish Hall at 6:30 p.m. is currently engaged in reading the Letter to the Hebrews. 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