ALTAR GUILD members are asked to help with the veiling of the crosses today following the second service.

SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY Today the Food Bank will be collecting canned soup for Souper Bowl Sunday. This is an annual event that really helps us fill the pantry. Any kind of soup is good. Thank you for all your support of the Food Bank.

A SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER will be held from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. this week… Pancakes, sausage, fruit, and beverages will be served. Proceeds from the free will offering will go to the Operating Fund. Please sign the poster in the narthex so we will know how much food to purchase. Join us and bring your friends!

LUNCH BUNCH will be dining at Joanna’s Family Restaurant at 10366 Leo Road, this Tuesday, at noon, followed by dessert at the home of Marilyn McClure. At that time, tentative plans will be made for the remainder of the year.

A VESTRY RETREAT will be held from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. this Friday and from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.

ASH WEDNESDAY with the liturgies, with the imposition of ashes, will be held at Noon and 7:00 p.m. this week. The ashes remind us of our brokenness, sins and mortality. They are placed on our foreheads in the shape of a cross to remind us of the forgiveness granted us through the suffering and death of Christ and the gift of eternal life we have received through faith in Him as our Savior.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS are held at 6:00 p.m. each Friday evening during Lent. Walk with Jesus down the road to Calvary on The Way of the Cross, a powerful devotional liturgy that follows Jesus through His passion and death. At each station a meditation, versicle, response and prayer is read.

HELP IS NEEDED: The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission has asked for help one night a month for the next five months. It is concerning serving dinner. The serving time is from 4:30-5:30. No other preparations are necessary, just to be there. This is another wonderful opportunity for us to reach out in our community. Please speak to or call Dave Krocker 739-8430, for any questions.

WOMEN’S STUDY AND FELLOWSHIP will meet at 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday February 18, at the home of Marilyn Rafter. This group is open to any woman interested in sharing their love for Jesus through study and discussion. Twelve Apostolic Women, based on the woman in the lives of the Apostles will be our first book this year. Please call, Marilyn Rafter 437-6146 or Marilyn McClure 492-1724.

FORWARD DAY BY DAY devotional booklets for February through April are available in the narthex. Please take one for your personal or family devotion and another to give to a friend.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 70.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Chase Berry, Bob Beaty, Mary Brooks, Bonnie Camp, Donna Daniel, John and Phyllis Diver Dick Donnelly, Susie Foley, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Father Mike Fulk, Anne Gaffney, Tammy Gillig, Glen Grate, Hilda Heim, Shirley Johnson, Evelyn Jones, Patricia Kerlin, Larry Link, Tom and June Lorenzen, Pat MacWhorter, Don Mefford, Alicia McLimans, Jo McMahan, Catherine Michael Jim Morris, Carol Newell, Derek Palmer, Larry Pellateur, Rev. Sandy Ritchie, Tara Ruff, Tom Shadid, George Shamp, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Carolyn Townsend, Tom Townsend.

Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Ty Sumner

NOMINATING COMMITTEE. has started their work. If you would like to learn more about nominating yourself or another for vestry or Diocesan Convention Delegate, then please see Marilyn Rafter, Chris Renner, Elaine Fazzzaro, Norm Grams or Paul Barker.

ANNUAL REPORTS are due in the church office on Monday, January 4. Early submissions are always appreciated.

ALTAR FLOWER AND SANCTUARY CANDLE CHARTS FOR 2016 are posted in the narthex. Special envelopes are found beneath the charts. Please include on the chart in the narthex the information you would like listed in the bulletin. More than one family may sign for the same Sunday. Make your check payable to St. Alban’s and place it in the offering plate. Cost of flowers is $33.00. Cost of sanctuary candles is $3.00.

BISHOP LITTLE RETIREMENT. Please make a note that Bishop Little will be with us January 24^th at both services with a special reception after each service. There is also planned a Diocesan wide retirement party for Bishop Little in South Bend on Friday February 26^th. Any who purchase a ticket for the dinner may attend on a first come first serve basis. See the bulletin board for the invite on how to purchase tickets or ask Father Layden.

PLEASE NOTE: NEW ADDRESS FOR JOHN & PHYLLIS DIVER:
c/o Golden Years Homestead, 3136 Goeglein Road, Magnolia Manor apt 02, Fort Wayne, IN 46815.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 99.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Chase Berry, Bob Beaty, Bonnie Camp, Donna Daniel, Dick Donnelly, Tom Fetter, Carter Fleck, Susie Foley, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Anne Gaffney, Tammy Gillig, Glen Grate, Hilda Heim, Shirley Johnson, Evelyn Jones, Larry Link, Arthur & Ruth Longecore, June Lorenzen, Tom Lorenzen, Pat MacWhorter, Don Mefford, Alicia McLimans, Jo McMahan, Jim Morris, Carol Newell, Derek Palmer, Rev. Sandy Ritchie, Tara Ruff, George Shamp, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Mike Stone, Carolyn Townsend, Tom Townsend, Jim Trueblood, Mark Weigman.
Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Ty Sumner.

HANGING OF THE GREENS Join us after the 10:15 service today as we work together to prepare for the joyous Christmas season.

ANNUAL YOUTH CHRISTMAS PLAY Is tonight at 6:00 p.m. This year’s play is called “Virgil’s First Christmas.” It is filled with funny characters that will prove to be inspirational as well as hilarious. Come and join us for a dinner of breakfast items and a lot of fun. We will sell tickets after the 8:00 services and before and after the 10:15 services. Prices are $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for ages 3-10, with 2 and under free. If you have any questions or would like to help in any way please contact Janine Steinbrunner (338-2660) or Cindy Spice (348-7061).

CHRISTMAS EVE

4:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist and Pageant. At this service our children will share with us the good tidings of great joy, the news of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

11:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist On this solemn night in the life of the Church we gather together for a service of worship, adoration and wonder at the great love of God in sending his Son into the world to be our Savior. incense will be used at this service.

CHRISTMAS DAY – 9:00 a.m. Worship with us on Christmas Day the Babe who would exchange the wood of the manger for the wood of the cross, on which He gave his life that we might have eternal life.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE. has started their work. If you would like to learn more about nominating yourself or another for vestry or Diocesan Convention Delegate, then please see Marilyn Rafter, Chris Renner, Elaine Fazzzaro, Norm Grams or Paul Barker.

ANNUAL REPORTS are due in the church office on Monday, January 4. Early submissions are always appreciated.

ALTAR FLOWER AND SANCTUARY CANDLE CHARTS FOR 2016 are posted in the narthex. Special envelopes are found beneath the charts. Please include on the chart in the narthex the information you would like listed in the bulletin. More than one family may sign for the same Sunday. Make your check payable to St. Alban’s and place it in the offering plate. Cost of flowers is $33.00. Cost of sanctuary candles is $3.00.

GIFTS FOR LIFE Our collection for the Episcopal Relief & Development program will be ongoing through Christmas. We hope to be able to pool our resources to purchase several farm animals and/or other basic health needs that can transform the lives of some of the world’s most needy people. Envelopes for your gift are available with the poster on the bulletin board in the narthex. Any amount will help us reach our goal. If you write a check put “Gifts for Life” on the memo line. Thank you.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 93.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Bob Beaty, Bonnie Camp, Donna Daniel, Dick Donnelly, Tom Fetter Susie Foley, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Anne Gaffney, Tammy Gillig Glen Grate, Hilda Heim, Shirley Johnson, Evelyn Jones, Larry Link, Arthur & Ruth Longecore, June Lorenzen, Tom Lorenzen, Pat MacWhorter, Don Mefford, Alicia McLimans, Jo McMahan, Jim Morris, Carol Newell, Derek Palmer, Rev. Sandy Ritchie, Tara Ruff, George Shamp Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Mike Stone, Carolyn Townsend, Tom Townsend, Jim Trueblood, Mark Weigman.

Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Ty Sumner.

YOUTH GROUP meets tonight and next Sunday at 6:00 p.m.

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT REHEARSALS: Calling all children! Christmas will be here before we know it and it’s time to start preparing for the annual St. Albans Christmas pageant held on Christmas Eve. If your children are interested in being a part of this wonderful pageant, please plan on joining us for the following practices

December 6
December 13
December 20
All practices will be held immediately following the 10:15 service and will last approximately 30 minutes.

Pageant will be held at the 4:00 pm Christmas Eve service.

If there are any questions, please contact Janine Steinbrunner at janinesteinb@yahoo.com or 338-2660. Thank you.

THE SAINT NICHOLAS PARTY will be held at 12:30 p.m. today. Lunch will be provided. Children will decorate cookies and Father Layden will explain the Jesse Tree. There will also be a special guest stopping by for a visit.

ALTAR GUILD members meet for cleaning at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 13, and decorate for Christmas on Sunday, December 21.

ANNUAL YOUTH CHRISTMAS PLAY Mark your calendars now for our play on Sunday, December 20, at 6:00 p.m.

This year’s play is called “Virgil’s First Christmas.” It is filled with funny characters that will prove to be inspirational as well as hilarious.

Come and join us for a dinner of breakfast items and a lot of fun. Tickets went on sale Sunday, November 29, and will be sold every Sunday up to and including the day of the show. We will sell after the 8:00 services and before and after the 10:15 services. Prices are $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for ages 3-10, with 2 and under free. If you have any questions or would like to help in any way please contact Janine Steinbrunner (338-2660) or Cindy Spice (348-7061).

HANGING OF THE GREENS Join us after the 10:15 service on December 20 as we work together to prepare for the joyous Christmas season.

DON’T FORGET – CROSSES FOR SALE in the Parish Hall. They would make nice Christmas gifts! All the proceeds go to the Roof Project. The sticker price on each cross is a suggested amount for your donation. Please pay by cash or check made payable to St. Alban’s and write “Roof Project” on memo line. Use envelope provided on table and drop in canister. Thank you.

GIFTS FOR LIFE Our collection for the Episcopal Relief & Development program will be ongoing through Christmas. We hope to be able to pool our resources to purchase several farm animals and/or other basic health needs that can transform the lives of some of the world’s most needy people. Envelopes for your gift are available with the poster on the bulletin board in the narthex. Any amount will help us reach our goal. If you write a check put “Gifts for Life” on the memo line. Thank you.

CHRISTMAS TREES once again adorn St. Alban’s front doors. The Food Bank will provide Christmas meals for six of our client families. Please pick a tag and bring the item and the tag to church by next Sunday. Please treat the tags gently so they can be used again next year. Refrigerated items go in the refrigerator in the boiler room and frozen items go in the chest freezer in the Food Bank. Thank you giving these families a joyous Christmas.

ENVELOPES FOR CHRISTMAS FLOWERS & DECORATIONS are in the pew card holders today and next Sunday. You may use this means to express your thanksgiving to God for the many blessings that He has given you. Please remember to indicate on the envelope if the contribution is in “memory of” or “thanksgiving for.” To have information listed in the Christmas bulletins, envelopes must be in the office by next Sunday.

UPDATED CHURCH DIRECTORIES were sent electronically to all members for whom we have e-mail addresses. Those may be kept on your computer for quick access. A few hard copies are available on the table in the narthex.

DURING ADVENT we use evergreen arrangements on the altar in place of flowers. However, you may still sign the flower calendar for memorials and thanksgiving. Names will be printed in the bulletin, and the money contributed will be used to purchase the greenery.

A GENTLE REMINDER TO PLEASE TURN IN YOUR 2016 PLEDGE IF YOU INTEND TO DO SO.

DON’T FORGET OFFERING ENVELOPES for 2016 are available on the table in the narthex. They are in alphabetical sequence. Please pick up and continue to use your 2015 envelopes through the rest of the year.

PLEASE CHECK THE LOST AND FOUND, WE HAVE A FEW ITEMS LEFT ON THE TABLE BY THE BULLETINS.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 112.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Bonnie Camp, Donna Daniel, Dick Donnelly, Tom Fetter Susie Foley, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Tammy Gillig Glen Grate, Hilda Heim, Barb Jackson, Shirley Johnson, Evelyn Jones, Aliyah Jones, Larry Link, Arthur & Ruth Longecore, Tom Lorenzen, Pat MacWhorter, Don Mefford Alicia McLimans, Jo McMahan, Jim Morris, Carol Newell, Derek Palmer, Rev. Sandy Ritchie, Tara Ruff, George Shamp Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Mike Stone, Carolyn Townsend Jim Trueblood, Mark Weigman.

Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Ty Sumner.

WELCOME. We want to welcome any and all visitors with us today. If you would like to make yourself known to us, then please fill out a blue card found in your pews and place it in the alms plate when that is passed. Please also join us for fellowship after the service in the parish hall which is to your right as you exit the sanctuary.

TODAY IS CELEBRATION SUNDAY – “Celebrate God’s Generosity” we will conclude our fall stewardship campaign today with worship and a brunch. Please return your pledge/commitment cards, and please join us for brunch following the service.

THIS IS CHURCH CLEANING WEEK

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE is 9:00 a.m. this Thursday. Early submissions
are always appreciated.

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING meet this Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.

VESTRY meets this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

THE ANNUAL DIOCESAN CONVENTION will be held on October 24 at St. Michael and All Angels in South Bend. Please keep the convention and our delegates, Julie Zieder, George Shamp and Marilyn McClure, in your prayers.

LITURGICAL COMMISSION meets after church October 25th. If you would like to give ideas about our Worship please talk to John Lorenzen.

WORK & FAMILY meets tonight at 6:00 p.m.

ALL SAINTS DAY and All Faithful Departed Day will be celebrated on Sunday, November 1. You may submit names of those you wish to have remembered at the altar by filling out a form found on the bulletin board in the narthex. There is also an envelope marked “completed forms” on the board. Please make sure to mark if you want the name mentioned at the 8 or 10:15 service.

OPEN DATE for Altar Flowers is October 25.

OPEN DATE for Sanctuary Candle is October 25.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 76.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Bonnie Camp, Dick Donnelly, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Tammy Gillig Glen Grate, Rose Holbrook, Barb Jackson, Shirley Johnson, Evelyn Jones, Aliyah Jones, Larry Link, Arthur & Ruth Longecore, Pat MacWhorter, Alicia McLimans, Jim Morris, Carol Newell, Derek Palmer, Carrie Radu, Rev. Sandy Ritchie, Tara Ruff, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Jim Trueblood.
Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Ty Sumner.

WELCOME. We want to welcome any and all visitors with us today. If you
would like to make yourself known to us, then please fill out a blue card found
in your pews and place it in the alms plate when that is passed. Please also
join us for fellowship after the service in the parish hall which is to your right as
you exit the sanctuary.

CONFIRMATION CLASS TODAY
A confirmation class for students 7th grade or older, who would like to be
confirmed or received or reaffirm their faith, will be held at 9:15 a.m. on the
Sundays of October 11, 25. and November 1 and 8. Bishop Little’s next
official visit will be January 24, 2016 when he will confirm, receive and reaffirm
those from this class. If you have any questions or want to know more, then
please contact Father Layden.

OUR FOOD PANTRY has been wonderfully staffed in the past, but due
to various reasons we have lost a few people. If you have 2 1/2
hours a month to help serve those in need, please call Marilyn McClure

LUNCH BUNCH will meet this Tuesday, October 13 at Blue Gate Restaurant,
Shipshewana. Car pool leaves the church at 10:30.
Please sign the poster in the narthex. If you need a ride or need to cancel
your reservation, contact Anita at 449-9682.

CELEBRATION SUNDAY – October 18 in order to “Celebrate God’s
Generosity” we will conclude our fall stewardship campaign on Sunday,
October 18, with worship and a brunch. On this Sunday we will have one
service at 9:00 a.m. Followed by a brunch. Please sign the poster on the
bulletin board in the narthex, indicating how many from your family will attend
the brunch and whether you will bring a salad, casserole, or dessert.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 89.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Bonnie Camp, Dick Donnelly, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Tammy Gillig Glen Grate, Rose Holbrook, Shirley Johnson, Evelyn Jones, Aliyah Jones, Larry Link, Arthur & Ruth Longecore, Pat MacWhorter, Alicia McLimans, Tom Morris, Carol Newell, Derek Palmer, Carrie Radu, Rev. Sandy Ritchie, Tara Ruff, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Wesley Stath-Tracy, Jim Trueblood.
Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Ty Sumner.

WELCOME.  We want to welcome any and all visitors with us today.  If you would like to make yourself known to us, then please fill out a blue card found in your pews and place it in the alms plate when that is passed.  Please also join us for fellowship after the service in the parish hall which is to your right as you exit the sanctuary.

NEW COFFEE HOUR.  This year we will be trying something new for coffee hour after the 10:15 service.  Instead of relying on a few individuals many times, we are encouraging everyone to sign up for a few Sundays throughout the year.  There is a schedule posted on the board through December.  Thus if you can sign up for one Sunday between now and then that would be great.  Instructions on what to do for the Sunday you sign up will be provided.  If you should have any questions then please talk to Marilyn Rafter or Jane Spice.    A big thank you to all who have helped with coffee hour in the past.

LEM MEETING.  There will be a meeting after each service on today for LEM’s and Lector’s.  If you are a LEM or Lector or would like to become one, then please attend one of these two meetings.

LUNCH BUNCH will meet this Tuesday, August 11 at Hall’s Gashouse on the  Deck, located at 305 E. Superior Street.  Car pool leaves the church at 10:30. Please sign the poster in the narthex.  If you need a ride or need to cancel  your reservation, contact Anita at 449-9682.

FRIENDS IN FAITH.  Friends in Faith is once again meeting on Wednesdays at 10:30am.  They continue to study the lessons for the week.  In the month of August there will be no Holy Eucharist after the study.

OUTREACH.  The outreach commission will once again meet this Friday at 11:00am.  For more info about outreach please contact Marilyn McClure or Anita Grams. 

ADULTS BALANCING WORK AND FAMILY.  Beginning on September 13 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and every 3rd Sunday of the month thru May we will be having a discussion group for working adults. There will be an introduction dinner on Sunday August 16 at 6:00 p.m. to go over the topics that have been chosen. There is a sign-up sheet for this dinner on the bulletin board.  Child care provided.  If you have any questions please contact Cindy Spice by email at cis6421@comcast.net or by phone at 260-348-7061.

FATHER LAYDEN’S VACATION IN AUGUST.  Father Layden will be on vacation from August 10th through August 24th.  For Pastoral concerns please contact Rev. Betty Frolic at 493-0701 or Rev. Mike Fulk at 497-9718.  Rev. Betty Frolick will be our celebrant and preacher on August 16th and 23rd.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 90.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Bonnie Camp, John & Phyllis Diver, John J. Diver, Dick Donnelly, Susie Foley, Ian Fox, Marion Frid, Pete Frolick Glen Grate, Michael Grosjean, Aliyah Jones Evelyn Jones, Tricia Jones Larry Link, Arthur and Ruth Longecore, Tom Lorenzen Alicia McLimans, Catherine Michael, Jim Morris, Carol Newell, Derek Palmer, Rev. Sandy Ritchie, Carl Schols, Bruce Snyder, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Wesley Stath, Jim Trueblood, Paul Wiseheart, Julie Zeider

Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Ty Sumner

LUNCH BUNCH – is Tuesday July 14. This month the group will be going to Cranberry Cottage Café in Auburn.

Finance And Property Commission – meets Tuesday, July 14 at 6:00 p.m.

Camp New Happenings – July 20-25, 2015. This year Father Layden will be the Chaplain once again. Please keep Father Dan in your prayers.

A NEW ROOF OVER OUR HEADS Chris Renner recently made a presentation in church about a new roof over the parish hall building. As we all know we have struggled at times with leaks. We vestry has decided to find a way to repair the roof in such a way that we have no future problems. Thus, in the near future we will have a pledge campaign and replace the roof. At this time we are in the process of getting our ducks in a row with the diocese. We will keep you updated on this project when we know more.

HEART AND HANDS MINISTRY will take a summer vacation—last session is Friday, June 26. We’ll start up again on Friday, September 11.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 70.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER David Birchfield, Allison Birchfield, Bonnie Camp, John & Phyllis Diver, John J. Diver, Dick Donnelly, Susie Foley, Ian Fox, Marion Frid, Pete Frolick Glen Grate, Larry Hade, Evelyn Jones, Tricia Jones Larry Link, Arthur Longecore, Tom Lorenzen Alicia McLimans, Catherine Michael, Jim Morris, Carol Newell, Derek Palmer, Rev. Sandy Ritchie, Carl Scholz, Bruce Snyder, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Andrew Stath, Carolyn Townsend, Jim Trueblood, Paul Wiseheart, Julie Zeider.

Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Ty Sumner.

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM If you are interested in helping serve lunch, or helping with crafts, for the Fort Wayne Community School lunch program, please sign the sheet in the narthex for as many days as you can, or speak to Marilyn McClure. We are serving from 11:30 to 12:30, starting Monday-Friday from June 9 – July 31,

A NEW ROOF OVER OUR HEADS Chris Renner recently made a presentation in church about a new roof over the parish hall building. As we all know we have struggled at times with leaks. We vestry has decided to find a way to repair the roof in such a way that we have no future problems. Thus, in the near future we will have a pledge campaign and replace the roof. At this time we are in the process of getting our ducks in a row with the diocese. We will keep you updated on this project when we know more.

UPDATED DIRECTORIES were sent to all members for whom we have an email address. Members may print them and/or save them to their computers for easy reference.  A few hard copies are available on the table in the narthex.

HEART AND HANDS MINISTRY will take a summer vacation—last session is Friday, June 26. We’ll start up again on Friday, September 11.

ATTENDANCE last Sunday was 83

REMEMBER IN PRAYER David Birchfield, Allison Birchfield, Bonnie Camp, John & Phyllis Diver, John J. Diver, Dick Donnelly, Susie Foley, Ian Fox, Marion Frid, Glen Grate, Larry Hade, Evelyn Jones, Larry Link, Arthur Longecore, Alicia McLimans, Catherine Michael, Carol Newell, Rev. Sandy Ritchie, Bruce Snyder, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Jim Trueblood, Andrew Stath,, , Paul Wiseheart.

Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Derek Palmer, Ty Sumner.

Saint Alban’s is in relationship with Shepherd’s House.

Shepherd’s House is located on Tennessee Avenue in Fort Wayne, it is a long term, residential/transitional housing center for homeless male veterans 18 years or older, with alcohol and chemical addictions. The structured approach is designed to help the participants develop a solid foundation of sobriety and are held accountable for behavior as well as for completion of daily work assignments.

We help by giving a monetary gift occasionally, along with an ongoing collection box in our narthex for donations of new socks, t-shirts, underwear, and toiletries.  Our parishioners also come through with used clothing in good condition.