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!

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

UPCOMING MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

The Stations of the Cross will be offered and prayed at 6 p.m. on the evening of Good Friday, 3/29/24.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

We are in need of candy to fill eggs for the annual Easter Egg Hunt that is held after our Easter Sunday service. We are requesting candy that is individually sealed and small enough to fit into an average plastic egg. If you prefer, you can donate money for us to purchase candy – please make any checks payable to Saint Alban’s and put Egg Hunt in the memo line.  All candy should be placed on the table in the Youth Group room downstairs no later than Palm Sunday (March 24th). Reach out to Megan or Cindy Spice with any questions and thank you for your support!

Please note: there are special collection envelopes in the pews for the purpose of raising funds for our Holy Week and Easter flowers this year; also: there is provision for making such contributions “In memory of….” and/or “In thanksgiving for….” This memorials list will be printed in the Easter Day bulletin. Thank you for considering such a gift.

Continuing a practice that was started last year, we will be joining with Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Fort Wayne (as well as several other parishes from the Eastern Deanery of the Diocese) for The Great Vigil of Easter at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 30^th; Fr. Michael has been invited to celebrate/officiate at this liturgy.  Please join us for this once-a-year, first Eucharist of the Easter Season. 

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. 

The next Men’s Night Out will be at 6:30 pm on 3/27/24 at Hideout 125 (10350 Coldwater Rd., Fort Wayne, 46825—near the water tower). If you’re hungry on the 27^th—and you’re a guy—come join us!! 
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: these two (Wed. & Thurs.) Bible Studies will be cancelled during the next week 4/3 & 4/4) due to the Holy Week schedule and 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.  

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:

The Vestry of St. Alban’s will meet this coming Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall. 

The Stations of the Cross will be offered and prayed each Friday in Lent at 6 p.m. This spiritual practice will continue through the evening of Good Friday, 3/29/24.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

We are in need of candy to fill eggs for the annual Easter Egg Hunt that is held after our Easter Sunday service. We are requesting candy that is individually sealed and small enough to fit into an average plastic egg. If you prefer, you can donate money for us to purchase candy – please make any checks payable to Saint Alban’s and put Egg Hunt in the memo line. All candy should be placed on the table in the Youth Group room downstairs no later than Palm Sunday (March 24th). Reach out to Megan or Cindy Spice with any questions and thank you for your support!

Please note: there are special collection envelopes in the pews for the purpose of raising funds for our Holy Week and Easter flowers this year; also: there is provision for making such contributions “In memory of….” and/or “In thanksgiving for….” This memorials list will be printed in the Easter Day bulletin. Thank you for considering such a gift.

Continuing a practice that was started last year, we will be joining with Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Fort Wayne (as well as several other parishes from the Eastern Deanery of the Diocese) for The Great Vigil of Easter at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 30^th; Fr. Michael has been invited to celebrate/officiate at this liturgy. Please join us for this once-a-year, first Eucharist of the Easter Season. 

The next Men’s Night Out will at 6:30 pm on 3/27/24 at Hideout 125 (10350 Coldwater Rd., Fort Wayne, 46825—near the water tower). If you’re hungry on the 27^th—and you’re a guy—come join us!! 

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 Book of Jonah. 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:

The newly-constituted Vestry of St. Alban’s will meet this coming Wednesday (2/21/24) at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

The Stations of the Cross will be offered and prayed each Friday in Lent at 6 p.m. beginning this coming Friday, 2/16/24 at 6 p.m. This spiritual practice will continue through the evening of Good Friday, 3/29/24.

The next Men’s Night Out will be on Wednesday, 2/28/24 at 6:30 p.m. at Don Halls Factory, 5811 Coldwater Road in Fort Wayne. Please see the sign-up sheet on the big bulletin board in the narthex and join us!

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.

The Altar Candle is dedicated to the glory of God by Elaine Fazzaro, in thanksgiving for her grandson, Jacob Fazzaro.

Peace and Blessings!

Parish Announcements – week of February 11^th, 2024 (The Last Sunday after the Epiphany)

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

UPCOMING MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

The Ash Wednesday Liturgy (including Eucharist, the Imposition of Ashes and the Litany of Penitence) will take place here at St. Alban’s at 7 p.m. on 2/14/24. We will also be offering the Imposition of Ashes at the 11 a.m. Eucharist that follows the regular 10 a.m. Bible Study on that day as well. 

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, Tuesday, February 13^th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall—please plan to come and bring a guest/friend! 

The Stations of the Cross will be offered and prayed each Friday in Lent at 6 p.m. beginning this coming Friday, 2/16/24 at 6 p.m. This spiritual practice will continue through the evening of Good Friday, 3/29/24.

Tuesday, February 13, 4:15 – 5:30 p.m. at Fort Wayne Rescue Mission (404 E. Washington Blvd.), Team II (Kenny White, Gary Michael, Matt Michael, and Gary Pink) is scheduled to serve dinner. Thank you for your service to this ministry. 

The Lunch Bunch will have its next gathering at Wu’s Chinese Restaurant (4411 Coldwater Rd., Fort Wayne) on Tuesday, February 13 at 12:30 p.m. All are welcome! 

The next Men’s Night Out will be on Wednesday, 2/28/24 at 6:30 p.m. at Don Halls Factory, 5811 Coldwater Road in Fort Wayne. Please see the sign-up sheet on the big bulletin board in the narthex and join us!

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:

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, Tuesday, February 13^th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall—please plan to come and bring a guest/friend! 

Tuesday, February 13, 4:15 – 5:30 p.m. at Fort Wayne Rescue Mission (404 E. Washington Blvd.), Team II (Kenny White, Gary Michael, Matt Michael, and Gary Pink) is scheduled to serve dinner. Thank you for your service to this ministry. 

The Lunch Bunch will have its next gathering at Wu’s Chinese Restaurant 

(4411 Coldwater Rd., Fort Wayne) on Tuesday, February 13 at 12:30 p.m. 

All are welcome! If you are able, please review the sign-up sheets in the Parish Hall for future openings for Coffee Hour sponsors and hosts and consider signing up for 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.

Dear All, 

I hope your week has been a good one and that you have managed to stay warm and dry so far during this winter weather event.

Please be reminded that next Sunday, 1/21/24 we will have our Annual Parish Meeting and Potluck Lunch; please plan to attend and bring a dish to share if you’re able.

The St. Alban’s Annual Meeting & Potluck Lunch will take place after the 10a.m. Eucharist on Sunday, January 21st, 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!

Peace and Blessings!