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

While our annual Stewardship Campaign officially concluded on Sunday, October 8th with our in-gathering of pledge cards and the liturgical blessing of the same during the Eucharist, we are still gratefully accepting pledges as we get ready to prepare our 2024 budget for St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. THANK YOU for your consideration and participation in this stewardship process—we all benefit when our church family pulls together!

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.

REMINDER: Next Sunday, November 5th, we will be 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; therefore, please see and fill out the Faithful Departed Day Prayer Request Forms. These are posted on the big bulletin board in the narthex. As every year these will be a part of the bulletin for next Sunday.

UPCOMING: MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

REMINDER:

NEXT WEEKEND THE CLOCKS FALL BACK (OFFICIALLY) AT 2 A.M., SUNDAY, NOV. 5TH !! We realize that almost everyone has “smart devices” that do this automatically, still: I just had to include this today.

Next Friday and Saturday (Nov. 3rd & 4th) the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana will hold its annual Diocesan Convention at the Church of St. Michael and All Angels in South Bend, IN. Please pray for our Diocese and our congregational delegates from St. Alban’s—Julie Zeider, John Lorenzen, Cindy Spice and Fr. Michael.

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!

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

While our annual Stewardship Campaign officially concluded on Sunday, October 8th with our in-gathering of pledge cards and the liturgical blessing of the same during the Eucharist, we are still gratefully accepting pledges as we get ready to prepare our 2024 budget for St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. Please remember if your pledge is the same as last year call the office or e-mail.  

There are additional hard copies of the three stewardship letters written by Gary Pink, John Lorenzen and Fr. Michael as well as extra copies of pledge cards available in the Narthex today. THANK YOU for your consideration and participation in this stewardship process—we all benefit when our church family pulls together!  

UPCOMINGMARK YOUR CALENDARS:

This coming Friday, October 27^th at 6 p.m. Marilyn Rafter will host her annual St. Alban’s Weiner Roast and Chili Cook-off at her home (3106 Marias Drive, Fort Wayne). Once again, we will vote on the best chili for those who want to participate. Beverages, hot dogs, buns, condiments, S’mores and dessert will be provided—

YOU bring the chili! PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE SHEET ON THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE NARTHEX so Marilyn can have an idea of how many will be attending and who will be bringing chili. Of course ALL ARE WELCOME!! 

The next Men’s Night Out will take place this coming Wednesday, October 25^th at 6:30 p.m. at Wu’s Fine Chinese Cuisine, 4411 Coldwater Rd., Fort Wayne (near the intersection of Coldwater and Coliseum Blvd.).

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!

While our annual Stewardship Campaign officially concluded last Sunday with our in-gathering of pledge cards and the liturgical blessing of the same during our Eucharist, we are still gratefully accepting pledges as we get ready to prepare our 2024 budget for St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. There are additional hard copies of the three stewardship letters written by Gary Pink, John Lorenzen and Fr. Michael as well as extra copies of pledge cards available in the Narthex today. THANK YOUfor your consideration and participation in this stewardship process—we all benefit when our church family pulls together!

UPCOMING MARK YOUR CALENDARS:The Vestry of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church will meet this coming Wednesday, October 18th at 7 p.m.The next Men’s Night Out will take place on Wednesday, October 25th at 6:30 p.m. at Wu’s Fine Chinese Cuisine, 4411 Coldwater Rd., Fort Wayne (near the intersection of Coldwater and Coliseum Blvd.).

Please join your St. Alban’s friends for our annual family wiener roast and chili cook-off at 6 p.m. on Friday, October 27, at the home of Marilyn Rafter, 3106 Marias Drive. Sign up on the bulletin board in early October so we can plan food. Please bring your favorite chili recipe if you wish to enter the contest for the best chili. Winner gets a prize! This is a fun time for the whole family, so please join us! Yard games will be available. Maybe you will be the corn hole winner!

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.

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

Our annual Stewardship Campaign officially concludes today with our in-gathering of pledge cards and the liturgical blessing of the same during our Eucharist. There are additional hard copies of the three stewardship letters written by Gary Pink, John Lorenzen and Fr. Michael as well as extra copies of pledge cards available in the Narthex today. THANK YOU for your consideration and participation in this stewardship process—we all benefit when our church family pulls together!

UPCOMING MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

The Service of Christian Burial for our dearly departed brother and parishioner Glen Grate will take place this coming Saturday, October 14th at 1 p.m. here at St. Alban’s, with a one-hour visitation with the Grate family being offered here from noon until the service begins at one. There will also be a reception directly after the service. Please continue to pray for Carolyn, Austin and all their family and friends during this difficult time.

The Lunch Bunch will meet this coming Tuesday, 10/10/23, at 12:30 p.m. at The Green Frog Inn (820 Spring St., Fort Wayne, 46808). Please see the sign-up sheet on the big bulletin board in the narthex.

Fr. Michael will be away attending the Fall Clergy Retreat from Monday, 10/9 – Wednesday, 10/11 this week; therefore this week’s Wednesday morning Bible Study and Eucharist will be cancelled.

This Tuesday, 10/10, it is Team II’s (Kenny White, Gary Michael, Matt Michael & Gary Pink)turn to serve dinner at the Rescue Mission of Fort Wayne. Please plan to be at 404 E. Washington Blvd. by 4:15 pm and thank you for your service to this ministry.

Just as an FYI, our parking lot will be used by our neighbors across the street (Our Lady of Good Hope) today, 10/8/23, from 1 pm – 10 pm for a special event that is taking place there. 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!A warm welcome to Fr. Michael Fulk this morning; we’re very glad you’re here! He and Fr. Michael are doing an old-fashioned “Pulpit Swap” between St. Alban’s and All Saints Episcopal Church in Syracuse at Lake Wawasee, where Fr. Michael is serving as chaplain to the fall diocesan youth retreat. Thank you for your support in allowing this rare event to take place and thank you to Fr. Michael F.!

Our annual Stewardship Campaign continues here at St. Alban’s. By now you should have received an electronic version of a Stewardship Letter and pledge card from Gary Pink—our Vestry member and Stewardship Chair. This past Wednesday(9/27/23) an additional letter by our Senior Warden, John Lorenzen, was sent to the parish email list, with a final letter from Fr. Michael soon to follow. There will always be additional hard copies of these documents available in the Narthex during this stewardship campaign period. Our official In-Gathering of pledges will take place on Sunday, October 8th. THANK YOU for your consideration and participation in this stewardship process!
In-gathering on Oct. 8th.

UPCOMING MARK YOUR CALENDARS:The Service of Christian Burial for our dearly departed brother and parishioner Glen Grate will take place on Saturday, October 14th at 1 p.m. here at St. Alban’s, with a one-hour visitation with the Grate family being offered here from noon until the service begins at one. There will also be a reception directly after the service; our St. Alban’s Daughters of the King President, Elaine Fazzaro, may be in touch with you to ask for your help in making this happen.

Just as an FYI, our parking lot will be used by our neighbors across the street (Our Lady of Good Hope) on Sunday 10/8/23, from 1 pm – 10 pm for a special event that is taking place there.

Please join your St. Alban’s friends for our annual family wiener roast and chili cook-off at 6 p.m. on Friday, October 27, at the home of Marilyn Rafter, 3106 Marias Drive.

Please bring your favorite chili recipe if you wish to enter the contest for the best chili. Winner gets a prize!

This is a fun time for the whole family, so please join us! Sign up on the bulletin board in early October so we can plan food. Yard games will be available. Maybe you will be the corn hole winner!

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!

Of your loving compassion, please pray for the soul of Glenn Grate who died this past Monday, September 18^th; and continue to pray for Carolyn, Austin and Whitney Grate and for all those family members and friends who mourn Glenn’s death. We are still finalizing memorial/funeral plans at this time but we will inform you as soon as we are able. 

Our annual Stewardship Campaign continues here at St. Alban’s. By now you should have received an electronic version of a Stewardship Letter and pledge card from Gary Pink—our Vestry member and Stewardship Chair. There will be additional letters coming from John Lorenzen, our Senior Warden and from Fr. Michael. There will always be additional hard copies of these documents available in the Narthex during this stewardship campaign period. Our official In-Gathering of pledges will take place on Sunday, October 8^th. THANK YOU for your consideration and participation in this stewardship process! 

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UPCOMING MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

The next Men’s Night Out will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27^th at Rack and Hellen’s Bar & Grill (525 Broadway St., New Haven 46774. 

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 First Letter of John. 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.

Parish Announcements – week of September 17th, 2023

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

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 

This is the final tally for our Food Drive:

Goal-Enough vegetables for 7 days of meals (this equates to 

1750 servings total, at 250 servings per day, or 70 cans)

 Actual-Enough vegetables for 12 days of meals (this equates to 2952 servings total, at 250 servings per day, or 123 cans)

This is a 68% increase from our goal.

You were very generous and the Vestry, Fr. Michael, and I are very grateful, but not as grateful as the people that get a hot meal at the Rescue Mission.  What a joy for all of us to be able to help others that need a helping hand!

Please continue to raise the Rescue Mission and Charis House up in prayer.

Blessings to each of you, 

George Shamp  

Outreach Chairman 

UPCOMING/MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

The next Men’s Night Out will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27^th at Rack and Helen’s Bar & Grill (525 Broadway St., New Haven 46774. 

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 First Letter of John. 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!

Parish Announcements – week of September 10th, 2023 (The 15^th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 18)

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

Our annual “Food Drive” to feed the hungry in Ft. Wayne continues today, Sunday the 10th of September, and may extend to next week, the 17th of September, if our goal is not yet reached.

Our goal this year is the same as last year, to gather enough gallon size cans of vegetables to feed 250 people a day for 1 week.  This equates to 1,750 servings, or 73 gallon size cans of vegetables. 

Last year we brought in enough cans for 1,950 servings, so I know our goal is not too high, and I know that our Parish family has a tremendous heart for the hungry.

The Rescue Mission and Charis House will be the recipients of all the vegetables that we gather in and they will be the groups that “feed the hungry” in our community, with our vegetables, for 1 week.  They are experts at what they do, and we are pleased to support them.

You can buy the vegetables yourself, or we will purchase them for you from Sam’s Club, for $5/can, and they will deliver them to St. Albans; please make checks out to St. Alban’s Episcopal Church (with “for Food Drive” in the memo line).  Representatives from St. Albans will deliver them to the Rescue Mission. 

Thanks in advance for your support, and know that your generosity will be appreciated very much by those we help to feed.  

Many blessings,

George Shamp, Outreach Chairman

Parish Announcements – week of September 3^rd, 2023

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

Our annual “Food Drive” to feed the hungry in Ft. Wayne continues today, Sunday the 3^rd of September, and may extend to next week, the 10th of September, if our goal is not yet reached.

Our goal this year is the same as last year, to gather enough gallon size cans of vegetables to feed 250 people a day for 1 week.  This equates to 1,750 servings, or 73 gallon size cans of vegetables. 

Last year we brought in enough cans for 1,950 servings, so I know our goal is not too high, and I know that our Parish family has a tremendous heart for the hungry.

The Rescue Mission and Charis House will be the recipients of all the vegetables that we gather in and they will be the groups that “feed the hungry” in our community, with our vegetables, for 1 week.  They are experts at what they do, and we are pleased to support them.

You can buy the vegetables yourself, or we will purchase them for you from Sam’s Club, for $5/can, and they will deliver them to St. Albans; please make checks out to St. Alban’s Episcopal Church (with “for Food Drive” in the memo line).  Representatives from St. Albans will deliver them to the Rescue Mission. 

Thanks in advance for your support, and know that your generosity will be appreciated very much by those we help to feed.  

Many blessings,

George Shamp, Outreach Chairman