Parish of All Saints’ Episcopal Church
209 West 27th Street, Austin, TX 78705-5716
(512) 476-3589 Website: www.allsaints-austin.org
ANNUAL REPORT
for the calendar year 2015
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Annual Parish Meeting – 10:30 a.m., Sunday, January 24, 2016
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PAROCHIAL POSITIONS
Rector
Associate Rector
Associate Rector
Assistant to the Rector
Executive Director of the Front Porch
University Missioner
Organist & Choirmaster
Office Administrator
Communications Director
Bookkeeper/Financial Administrator
Sexton/Facilities Director
Student Center Program Coordinator
The Rev. Michael K. Adams
The Rev. A. Phillips Nazro, Jr.
The Rev. Cynthia Caruso
The Rev. Deacon Ed Woolery-Price
The Rev. Dr. Stephen Kinney
The Rev. Beth Magill
Gregory Eaton
Marvin Jones/Mona Myers
Jerry LaPorte
Jan Lindemann/Anita Barrick
Mona Myers/Marvin Jones
Hannah Pommersheim
THE VESTRY
Senior Warden
Junior Warden
Clerk
Treasurer
Chancellor
Elizabeth Hanna
Betsy Aylin
Sandra Kelley
Scott Brookhart
Tom Pollan
Terms Expiring
1/2016
Terms Expiring
1/2017
Terms Expiring
1/2018
Terms Expiring
1/2019
Betsy Aylin
Elizabeth Hanna
Pittman McGehee
Amy Pro
Trish Conradt
Stan Coppinger
Tracy Cornelius
Steve Lemmon
Steven “Chip” Harris
Tim Irvine
Mac McElwarath
Jill Walker
Amy Easterling
Brandon Janes
Pittman McGehee
Anne Province
TABLE OF CONTENTS
(2016 Budget, and 2015 Annual Parish Meeting Minutes are available upon request)
I.
Parish Administration.......................................................................................3-11
Parish Statistical Report
3
Senior Warden’s Report
4
Junior Warden’s Report
4-5
Treasurer’s Report
5
Vestry Authorized Land Committee
6
Board of Trustees of the Endowment Fund
6
Outreach Ministries:
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— Carolyn T. Smith Loaves & Fishes Ministry, Meals on Wheels, Micah 6 Austin,
Habitat for Humanity, El Buen Samaritano, Environmental Guild, and
Woman to Woman (Mentoring Ministry), Released Prisoner Mentoring Ministry,
Refugee Resettlement Services
II.
Parish Groups and Organizations.................................................................12-23
Acolyte Guild
12-14
Altar Flower Ministry
15
Altar Guild
15
Choirs & Parish Music Program
16
Daughters of the King, St. Catherine’s Chapter
17
Jr. Daughters of the King
18
Heavenly Hosts
18
Lectors and Chalice Bearers
18
Men’s Group
19
Newcomer & Visitor Ministry (Greeters)
19
Pastoral Care at All Saints’
20
— Grace Ministry, Saints On Call, Bridge Ministry.
Usher Corps Ministry
21
Book Group
21
St. Clare’s Guild & St. Monica’s Guild
22
Twenties & Thirties (TnT)
22
Upper Crust (65+) Group
23
Women’s Group
23
III.
Parish Christian Education Programs..........................................................24-25
Children’s Spiritual Formation
24
Episcopal Youth Community (The Window)
24
Adult Education
25
IV.
Resident Organizations at All Saints’............................................................26-32
Parents’ Day Out
26
The Front Porch
26-27
All Saints’ Episcopal Day School
28-31
The Episcopal Student Center at the University of Texas
32-33
V.
Appendix
Transfers In and Out
Confirmed/Received
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I. PARISH ADMINISTRATION
PARISH STATISTICAL REPORT
OFFICIAL ACTS:
2013
2014
2015
Baptisms
Infants/Children
23
Adults
0
Total………………………………………23
Confirmations
15
Received
8
Total………………………………………23
Marriages
7
Burials
18
23
3
26
13
9
22
12
19
24
2
26
20
8
28
5
13
7
106
5
106
6
99
230
40
84
231
42
68
229
35
40
Total Attendance for all services………………………23,997
22,864
21,574
CONGREGATION:
Family Units
414
Single Units
268
Total Units (Households)…………………..…….682
461
338
799
474
342
816
Baptized Members Last Report….………...….1797
Increases During Year:
Baptisms
23
Added by Confirmation
15
Received
8
Added by Transfer
24
1377
1421
26
13
9
23
26
20
8
21
Total Increases…………………………..+70
+ 71
+ 75
Decreases During Year:
Transferred Out
14
Database corrections & adjustments - 458
Lost to Death
18
Total Decreases……...…………………- 490
15
0
12
- 27
16
0
11
- 27
Total Baptized Members………………………1377
1421
1469
SERVICES:
Daily Offices and Others
Sundays
Other Days
Holy Eucharist
Sundays
Other Days
Private Communions
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SENIOR WARDEN’S REPORT
It has been my honor and pleasure to serve as the Senior Warden at All Saints’ Episcopal Church
over the past two years. I have very much enjoyed working with such dedicated Clergy, staff,
Vestry members, and countless volunteers. One of my favorite parts of this past year’s Vestry
meetings was hearing from each member about what All Saints’ means to her or him – his or her
All Saints’ story. Most stories are about a journey and how All Saints’ is a rest stop along that
journey – a place where people are filled and fed, loved and challenged, and given a chance to give
of themselves. I know each of you has an All Saints’ story, and these stories woven together make
us what we are. All Saints’ is truly an ever-changing, outward sign of God’s love!
Parking Garage Update - Our parking garage dreams have been, well, put in the proverbial parking
lot. The time isn’t right to partner with UT. Other possible partners aren’t ready either. After much
discussion and creative thinking, as well as support from the Diocese during our decision-making
process, we see that it is time to wait on such a project. More time, prayer, and discernment is
needed by all to see what is best for our campus. Such decisions are in good hands with Father
Mike and others who have been involved and will continue to dream for the future.
Some of you may have noticed some new signs around our campus prohibiting folks from open
carrying or concealing a handgun. After House Bill 910 was made into law effective on January 1,
2016, our Vestry was asked to review this new law and how it impacts our space and the people
that worship and gather in it. After much discussion, we did agree to post signs at the parking lot
entrances and exit, and there is a portable sign you will see from time-to-time. The new Vestry is
also planning an overall safety training course not only to address gun-carry issues, but also
emergencies such as health, fire, etc., on our campus. We want as many people as we can to be
involved in this so please look for more information coming soon.
As my Senior-warden tenure started to sunset last fall, I started doing the normal, “only three more
months….only two more months….” Now that the end is here, I am feeling that pain and sadness I
personally get when things are ending. It has all been so much fun! Thanks for letting me serve in
this capacity, and thank you for your contributions – both financial and sharing of time and talent.
We all make All Saints’ a place where we can ALL gather, feel welcome and safe, get married,
worship, enjoy the incredible music offerings, learn, get inspired, and experience our spiritual
selves in new and innovative ways.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Hanna
Sr. Warden
JUNIOR WARDEN’S REPORT
This year, like last year, was marked by many small actions and repairs but no major expenses. The
most significant factors impacting the building and grounds was the June flood which created water
seepage into the Columbarium and in the University Student Center. Many small repairs and
improvements were made.
Some of the key actions in 2015 were:
Church and Gregg House
1. Cleaning of the floor and grave cover in the Columbarium
2. Researching and finding a solution to water damage on the back wall of the church in the
baptistery (to be repaired early 2016)
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3. Church and rectory gutter repair and cleaning, in part to mitigate water seepage in the church
4. Repair of lighting and resolution of lien due to contractor problems
5. Miscellaneous electrical, AC, and plumbing repairs with one more significant air conditioning
pump replacement early in 2015
6. Replaced one sump pump in the Columbarium and cleared lines following the flooding
Church Grounds
7. Trimming and limb removal at various times
8. Loss of a large tree beside the church on the 27th street side. That fall led to an electrical outage
of several hours in the area
9. Refreshed picnic tables and installed cigarette/trash receptacles
University Student Center
10. Repair telephone and wiring conduit issues
11. Clean up of flood damage in May/June
12. Replacement of wooden doors in the University area with glass doors, providing more light but
creating a challenge in getting the appropriate locking system;
13. Replacement of carpet in the University area after the flooding
Curate’s cottage
14. Interior painting and repairs early in the year, including bathroom
15. Exterior painting of the All Saints Cottage in December
This represents the end of my two-year tenure as Junior Warden. I want to thank Mona and Marvin
for their excellent stewardship of our facilities and also thank the many parishioners who have
helped with donations of money and time and pointed out needed repairs to help maintain our
beautiful church and aging Gregg House. It has been an honor to serve with this vestry and
Elizabeth Hanna and to work with our clergy.
Respectfully submitted,
Betsy Aylin
Jr. Warden
2015 TREASURER’S REPORT
This January marks the end of my first year as Treasurer of All Saints’ Church. I am honored that
you have trusted me with this position. Thank you to those of you who gave through your pledges
and other offerings this past year. My thanks also to the staff and volunteers who helped by
keeping the costs of administering the church at an affordable level. We look forward to the
continued success of the work in this part of God’s vineyard - in the words of Father Mike.
Our viability as a church is easily traced back to our All Saints’ community. When you, our
members of this community, become involved with the programs and services of the church, you
become willing owners and operators of the church, leading to our continuing successes.
Please continue or begin pledging. Offer your time to the church in some way. Share your skills,
your ideas, and your passions with this community, and we will continue to grow. I would like to
acknowledge James Williamson for offering these words and his legacy as the previous treasurer.
Thanks for the great year! Let’s make 2016 even better! Give, Connect, Transform!
Faithfully submitted,
Scott Brookhart
All Saints’ Treasurer 2015
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VESTRY AUTHORIZED LAND COMMITTEE
All Saints’ Episcopal Church was a beneficiary of the Estate of Elizabeth Simkins Masterson in
1952. The Land Committee handles the business affairs related to the remaining real properties in
Brazoria and Montgomery Counties, including the administration of the oil and gas leases on
mineral interests in those counties that have been retained by All Saints’. Our only activity for the
year 2015 was an inquiry from the Rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Freeport, Texas, about
the possibility of using some of the vacant Masterson property in Brazoria County for a community
garden. The proposal remains under study.
Respectfully submitted,
Bruce Bennett
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE O. V. BENNETT, JR. ENDOWMENT FUND
OF ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH
On behalf of the Vestry of All Saints’ Episcopal Church, the Board of Trustees continued its
management of the accounts and assets of the O.V. Bennett, Jr. Endowment Fund.
The Endowment has served the Church well over the years and distributions from it have enriched
the life of the congregation and have greatly aided the Church in its ministries. Numerous
individuals have contributed to the Endowment since it was established in 1969 by Mr. O.V.
Bennett, Jr., and it has received some generous bequests from estates. The Endowment currently
has 23 individual funds that are invested collectively, with a total value in excess of $4.5 million
dollars as of September 2015. The assets are professionally managed and the Endowment has
professional accounting services provided to it.
During 2015, the members of the Board consisted of the Rev. Mike Adams, Polly Moore, Carolyn
Ostrom, Blake Justice, Tony Choban, Valerie Wenger and Senior Warden Elizabeth Hanna. In
addition, the Board benefitted from the advice and counsel of Chancellor Tom Pollan.
At end of the third quarter of 2015 on September 30, the Fund’s value totaled $4,567,055.78.
Through the end of the third quarter of 2015, distributions in the amount of $46,811.69 from the
Fund were made for both direct ministry support and scholarships.
It has been exciting to watch the fund grow over the years and observe the benefits to the
congregation and the community. If you have any questions about this tremendous resource for All
Saints’ or about how you might be a benefactor to it, please feel free to talk to any of the committee
members or myself.
Faithfully submitted,
Polly Moore
Chair, Board of Trustees of the O.V. Bennett, Jr. Endowment Fund
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OUTREACH MINISTRIES
The following are reports from some of our outreach areas.
Carolyn T. Smith Loaves & Fishes Ministry –
Coordinator: Amy Pro; Treasurer: Billy Schultz/Jim Enelow;
Volunteer Coordinator: Robin Edmonds
I. Description: The Carolyn T. Smith Loaves & Fishes Ministry is an All Saints’ Episcopal
Church sponsored program. We serve families and individuals in financial and spiritual need
within our community. This program operates in Kinsolving Hall every Tuesday morning. The
financial and spiritual purpose of this ministry is to recognize Christ in everyone who asks for
assistance and to help find solutions they may have been too overwhelmed to discover.
Volunteers repeatedly learn from and are enriched by their interactions with clients. Volunteers
observe and are deeply moved by the strength, perseverance and faith of individuals burdened
by extreme difficulties.
II. Volunteers and Their Tasks:
A. Client/Neighbor Interviewers & Recorders
We have a group of volunteers, including All Saint’s communicants and family members,
University of Texas students, Seminary of the Southwest students, and other volunteers. The
majority of these volunteers serve every Tuesday morning, others serve twice a month, once a
month, or once a quarter. This specific group of volunteers interviews the clients to discuss
specific needs and disseminate assistance.
B. Taco Guys and Prayer Room Staff
A group of men get together every Monday night to prepare tacos and buy orange juice and then
distribute them Tuesday morning.
Deacon Ed Woolery-Price and other prayer-room volunteers meet individually with clients and
offer specific prayers, spiritual guidance, and/or an attentive ear.
C. Other Volunteer Duties
-up at Texas French Bread: Dorothy and Kirk Rowland,
-up at Russell’s Bakery: Roberta Sherfy, Josephine Sherfy
-up: Kirk Rowland, Lila Luce, and Mary Coppinger
– Kirk Rowland
Saints Alive! Church Newsletter reporters: Josephine Sherfy, Lila Luce
abase and bookkeeping: Billy Schultz, Jim Enelow
morning. They
offer
blood sugar and blood pressure screening as well as referral assistance for additional needs.
They now have an MD on site, using the Choir Room as an examining room.
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III. Program Schedule
A. Mondays - Volunteer “Taco Guys” prepare breakfast tacos for Tuesday morning
B. Tuesdays
6:30 a.m. Setup begins in Kinsolving Hall
7:00 a.m. Sign-in sheet is placed outside Gregg House
7:25 a.m. Clients/Neighbors are invited to attend Morning Prayer
7:30 a.m. Morning Prayer service begins in the Church
8:00 a.m. Distribution of breakfast tacos and juice
8:15 a.m.
sign-in sheet are called; applications are passed out. The typical
number served each week is 35 households plus three people from Austin
Transition Center (ATC).
individuals do not have to return until 8:15 a.m. the following Tuesday.
8:45 a.m. Interviews begin
9:45-10:00 a.m. Interviews end. Clean-up begins.
IV. Assistance Provided to Clients/Neighbors
A. Financial
Checks are written to pay for items such as rent, utilities, IDs, birth certificates, glasses,
workbooks and prescriptions.
B. Food: HEB gift cards and referrals to Micah 6 Food Pantry
C. Transportation: Cap Metro bus passes 24-hour and 31-day; one time contribution
toward Greyhound bus ticket
D. Work boots: $40 vouchers to Payless
E. Other Assistance: Referrals to other assistance agencies; alternatives to their specific
situation
V. Contributors
1.
All Saints’ Episcopal Church – During services on the first Sunday of each month,
donations are requested for this ministry. Congregation donates money, hygiene items,
greeting cards, socks, magazines and books.
2.
All Saints’ Episcopal Day School - Parents donate hygiene items, money and 150
Christmas stockings for children. Value of each stocking is approximately $25.
3.
Children’s Sunday School – Donation of Christmas stockings for adults.
4.
Sock Challenge - Volunteers and church members donated socks during the cold
winter months.
Special Note
We sincerely thank the congregation of All Saints’ Episcopal Church for allowing us to
participate in this ministry, for supporting this ministry, and for joining us in prayer for those
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who come to us for help. We invite all congregation members to visit Kinsolving Hall on
Tuesday mornings. We want you to see your donations at work! You are welcome to join us as
we interview and visit with our neighbors in need. We always welcome new volunteers.
2015 Loaves & Fishes Volunteers:
Richard Apperley, Alan Barbee, Carol Brookhart, Holly Brookhart, Will Brookhart,
Michelle Carlson, Ken Choffel, Mary Coppinger, Ruth Davies, Tom Davies, Robin Edmonds,
Steve Edmonds, James Enelow, Jessica Haskins-Cummings, Hamila Hobson, Marvin Jones,
Grace Kago, Peter Kago, Dana Kuykendall, Steve Lemmon, Joseph LeVan, Lila Luce,
Ruth Ann Lostracco, Herman Martina, Bill McLellan, Beth Mertz, Betty Newsom,
Erik Pankratz, Beverly Pond, Amy Pro, Dorothy Rowland, Kirk Rowland, Bill Schultz,
Josephine Sherfy, Roberta Sherfy, Myra Williamson, Tom Wood, Ed Woolery-Price.
Loaves and Fishes Financial Statement 2015
January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015
Beginning Balance:
Income:
Transferred from Office Account 7747
Transferred from Office Account 0137
Transferred from Office Account 0145
$23,257.66
$62,818.48
$989.66
$148.65
------------Total Income: $63,956.79
Expenses:
Uncategorized
Bank Charges
Bus Passes
HEB Gift Cards
Housing
ID’s
Internet Fund Transfer
Medical
Out-of-town Travel
RDF Cynthia
Supplies (stamps, pens, paper, etc)
Uncategorized
Utilities:
Electric
Gas
Telephone
$0.00
$145.00
$24,168.78
$19,573.50
$4,027.52
$1907.90
$110.68
$815.20
$1,608.00
$11.00
$140.64
$0.00
$4,538.64
$898.69
$210.49
Total Utilities: $5,647.82
Work Boots
$1,141.42
-----------Total Expenses: $59,297.46
Overall Total for 2015: $4,659.33
Ending Balance:
$27,916.99
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MICAH 6 COALITION – Brian Hopper, Board Representative email: jubal@earthlink.net
All Saints’ is one of eleven congregations participating in Micah 6 of Austin. Our mission is to
assist those in need to live a more abundant and self-sustaining life. As a non-profit organization,
we answer the call of Micah 6:8 to – “…do justice through education, dialogue, and
advocacy; love kindness by compassionately serving those who come to us for assistance;
and walk humbly with God by providing opportunities for the spiritual growth of those we serve,
our congregations and other community partners.”
The Micah 6 food pantry, open on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings, continues to serve
the community. In 2015, we served 478,656 pounds of food to 13,751 households of needy
Austinites (down slightly from last year, as the economy contains to constrain our partners).
Thanks to Capital Area Food Bank and generous donations, especially from Whole Foods and
Trader Joe's, and our member congregations, we are able to fill our shelves each week. The tough
economy and shrinking assistance continue to press our clients, so your donations are more
important than ever.
The Street Youth Outreach ministry continues to grow. The Drop-In Center at University Baptist
Church for street youth continues to draw large crowds of youth, giving them a secure place to sit,
visit, have a hot meal, get a break from the elements, and most importantly have a place they feel
they belong. Micah 6 has teams of volunteers to prepare hot meals and supervise and interact with
the patrons on Sundays from 2:00-6:00. The freeze nights provided by the Youth Center give Street
Youth (and their pets!) a safe place to shelter from the elements. All Saints’ continues to be a
regular provider of meals – thanks so much to all who participate.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – Brian Hopper 512-899-0750, jubal@earthlink.net
In 2015, in lieu of our former Habitat commitment of partnering with other churches to do an
“Episcopal Build”, we chose to support our own Taylor Thompson in his effort to build a house to
honor his mother Maureen Thompson, who died last year of cancer. The All Saints’ pledge to this
effort is $10,000 towards Taylor’s total goal of $85,000. Taylor has reached his goal with “pledges,”
so now Fr. Adams is urging All Saints’ parishioners to send in their donations to fund our pledge. To
donate go to https://austinhabitat.fundly.com/building-in-memory-all-saint-s-episcopal-church or
make checks out to Habitat for Humanity with All Saints’/Taylor Thompson on the memo line and
send directly to Habitat for humanity Austin (Aaron Landis, Development Manager) 500 W. Ben
White Blvd., Austin, TX 78704 www.austinhabitat.org
EL BUEN SAMARITANO –
Volunteers deliver our nonperishable food items once a week to El Buen Samaritano. Our heartfelt
thanks go out to all the parishioners for their weekly contributions in 2015 and we ask for your
continued support in 2016. El Buen Samaritano truly appreciates our efforts!
MEALS-ON-WHEELS – from Bobby Wright, Coordinator, email: rswrightjr@gmail.com
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During 2015, All Saints’ parishioners and staff delivered approximately 4,680 meals. We have
supported Meals-On-Wheels since 1984, by providing noontime food deliveries to Austin’s
homebound elderly and disabled, who can no longer shop or cook for themselves. We now have 36
volunteer delivery drivers, organized into teams of four members. Each team member is
responsible for picking up and delivering 10 hot, nutritious meals, one day per month. Our delivery
driver also offers a friendly “hello” and checks on the person’s welfare. Sometimes, our driver is
the only human contact the person receives all day. New drivers are always welcome.
ALL SAINTS’ ENVIRONMENTAL GUILD – from Carolyn Croom: cbcroom@sbcglobal.net
The All Saints’ Environmental Guild first convened in February 2013. The Guild focuses on
environmental activities that benefit our parish. The Guild asked Joep Meijer of Climate Buddies to
assist in calculating the savings in energy and carbon emissions resulting from our use of 100%
renewable electricity in Austin Energy's GreenChoice program, switching to LED lighting in the
sanctuary and grounds, and switching to low-flow aerators on most of our faucets. 2015 was the
first year that all three changes were in effect for the whole year. We have reduced our carbon
dioxide emissions by 127 metric tons per year, equivalent to the carbon dioxide emissions from
about 25 homes' electricity use. All Saints' carbon footprint shrank by more than 65%. The Guild
also hosted three meetings of the Faith and Energy Action Team (FEAT), a local volunteer
organization which is helping local churches conserve energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
For more information, you may contact Carolyn Croom at cbcroom@sbcglobal.net .
WOMAN TO WOMAN – from Patti Woolery-Price, Co-Chair, email: pattiwoo@aol.com
Started in 2014, WOMAN TO WOMAN is an All Saints’ mentoring ministry to women on parole
by women of faith. Our mission is to provide financial, practical, emotional, and spiritual guidance
to one woman at a time for a limited period to assist her in becoming a self-sustaining, emotionally
stable, and spiritually whole person, with appropriate life skills to successfully achieve her goals.
October 2015 marked the first anniversary of adopting our first mentee. Woman to Woman has
worked as a team to assist her in getting housing, transportation and food, in becoming selfsupporting, in dealing with health challenges, tutoring her for GED classes, while supporting her
with our friendship. All Saints' continues to pay her monthly parole fee and phone bill. In addition,
Woman to Woman applied for and in 2015 was awarded a Diocese of Texas ECW outreach grant of
$1,000 to further this startup ministry.
Woman to Woman team members: Carol Brookhart, Joan Burnham, Nancy Castleberry, Harriett
Choffel, Robin Edmonds, Charlotte Frazier, Carolyn Powers, Ann Swingler; Jill Walker and Patti
Woolery-Price, Co-Chairs. With the spiritual guidance of the Rev. Cynthia Caruso and the support
of the Rev. Mike Adams.
Other Outreach Ministries and contacts:
RELEASED PRISONER MENTORING MINISTRY– Deacon Ed Woolery-Price 512-476-7643
REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT SERVICES – Mary Coppinger 512-451-9401, mecoppinger@gmail.com
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II. PARISH GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS
ACOLYTE GUILD ANNUAL REPORT 2015
The All Saints’ Acolyte program functions as a component of our youth ministry, along with
Sunday School and EYC. Acolyting presents a visible and tangible way that the youth serve the
parish, as well as a way that they participate in stewardship—by offering their time and talent. The
director is Patricia Goubil-Gambrell. This report highlights the organization of the acolyte corps
and key events of 2015.
The acolyte program at All Saints’ is philosophically part of our youth ministry. The emphasis is
on serving the parish and acolytes rotate among four acolyte roles and between our two Sunday
services. Acolytes, thus, have an opportunity to serve as Crucifer/Altar Server, Gospel Server,
Gospel Torch, and Epistle Torch, as well as participate in Rite I and Rite II services. With this
approach, we seek to instill in the youth that all roles at the altar are important and that serving
your parish when it needs you represents true service.
We have a 50 page acolyte manual, detailing duties of each acolyte during the regular service as
well as special services. We provide on-the-job training and coaching before each Sunday
morning service. Acolytes review and rehearse their roles, focusing on how to serve with the
appropriate decorum and posture. We augment this training with group training as needed.
Acolyte Sponsors support the acolyte program (1) by ensuring teams are ready before services
and (2) by assisting with acolyte training. Additionally sponsors facilitate rapport and
communication with other groups who serve at the altar — Lay Readers, Altar Guild, Choir,
and Clergy. Sponsors for 2015 included Scott Brookhart, Tracy Cornelius, Nancy Crichlow,
Kay Hopper, Mike McChesney, David Milton, Polly Moore, and Ann Vanderburg.
We presented our graduating seniors with a special gift at the end of the summer to acknowledge
their faithful service and to remind them of their connection to All Saints’. Our graduating seniors
in 2015 were Holly Brookhart, Genevieve Ketcham, Grace Moore, and Taylor Thomas.
These young people have served All Saints’ faithfully as acolyte “lifers.” All started their acolyte
careers almost as soon as they were old enough and stayed with this ministry until they graduated
from high school. They have demonstrated reverence in their duties as acolytes, dependability, and
kind support for new and younger acolytes. Among them, they have engaged in the life of All
Saints’ in many ways beyond acolyting: representing All Saints’ at the National Acolyte Festival,
attending Vacation Bible School and Adventure Bible School, assisting as camp counselors at
Vacation Bible School and Adventure Bible School, participating in mission trips, volunteering at
Loaves & Fishes, helping make Palm crosses with the Altar Guild, and delivering the senior
sermon.
While we will miss their presence here at All Saints’, we wish them Godspeed on the next phase
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of their lives.
Two acolytes made our 11th trip to the National Acolyte Festival. Acolytes representing All
Saints’ were Eva Cornelius and Caileigh Dowell. We are the only church in Texas that
consistently participates in the festival every October. This year’s festival drew approximately
600 acolytes, representing 78 parishes from 19 states--mostly states along Atlantic seaboard, a
scattering from Midwest, a couple of Southern states, and the outliers like California, Oklahoma,
and Texas.
We offer a special thanks to all the adult chaperons who accompanied us and did so much to
make the trip fun for all the acolytes: Tracy and Reinold Cornelius yet again toted the holy
hardware gun case to and from ABIA, dealing with skeptical airline representatives; Patricia
Goubil-Gambrell, veteran trip organizer and guide; Richard Dowell, NAF newbie who jumped in
and helped with set up at the Cathedral and general wrangling duties.
This year’s sightseeing consisted of the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum, the Hirshhorn
Sculpture Garden (where Eva and Caileigh enacted each sculpture), the Newseum, the Memorials
and Monuments on the National Mall (amazing view at twilight from the Washington Monument
due East into the Lincoln Memorial where the Lincoln statue is clearly visible), the National
Building Museum, and the Koshland Science Museum (the driving simulator should give all parents
pause). We celebrated at our traditional meal in Chinatown at Tony Cheng’s and Haagen Daz.
Long time NAF attendees will mourn closing of Crime and Punishment Museum. While museum
was doing ok, it was not meeting revenue requirements in its building lease; no indication if it will
re-locate.
Acolyte Fundraisers
Now in our 12th year, our “parking lot ministry” fundraisers continue to cover the costs of the trip
to the National Acolyte Festival. All the acolytes who went to Washington and their parents
(Reinold and Tracy Cornelius and Megan and Richard Dowell) volunteered for all of these
fundraisers.
In addition to parents, we especially appreciate the volunteers who did not go to NAF but staffed
these fundraisers to help us: Scott Brookhart, Michael Carlson, Nancy Crichlow, Kay Hopper,
Levi Milton, Annika Ostrom, Charles Stuart, and Mary Wright. While they did brave the heat of
August at MOOOV-in—no small feat—Scott and Charles merit special recognition for staffing the
parking lot during a torrential rain on October 24, for the K-State game; it was the only time in 12
years that someone’s shoe fell apart from volunteering in the lot.
A huge thank you goes to Mona Myers who has cheerfully and tirelessly labored to ensure that all
the fundraisers run smoothly. A special thanks goes to Marvin Jones for wrangling all the Day
School traffic during MOOOVin. These staff members show immense dedication and support for
All Saints’ activities.
We are grateful for everyone’s support of the acolyte parking fundraisers at UT MOOOVin and
home UT football games. Thank you for parking here and telling your friends to park here, too.
These fundraisers make it possible for any acolyte who volunteers to attend the National Acolyte
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Festival at little or no cost.
Most importantly, we recognize that the primary reason for the health and success of the acolyte
ministry at All Saints’ arises from the commitment of the acolyte parents who encourage their
children to participate in this ministry and who get them here on time, properly attired, on the
Sundays that they serve. Thank you for your support.
A special thank you goes to Scott Brookhart who faithfully sends email reminders to acolytes and
acolyte sponsors the week they are to serve.
We thank the clergy of this parish for their support of the acolyte ministry in 2015: Mike Adams,
Phil Nazro, Stephen Kinney, and Cynthia Caruso.
We appreciate the incredible support that we get from office staff: Jerry LaPorte who makes sure
we don’t miss any Saints’Alive! deadlines and gets the acolyte names in the service sheet each
week; Jan Lindemann and Anita Barrick who take good care of our fundraiser donations; Marvin
Jones who directs day school traffic during the chaos of MOOOVin; and Mona Myers who always
takes good care of us in the church and in the parking lot.
Youth who served as acolytes in 2015 include: Gus Albach, John Andrews, Grace Battle, Dinah
Bray, Holly Brookhart, Will Brookhart, Eva Cornelius, Caileigh Dowell, Ethan Hanna, Ewan
Hopper, Robert Hopper, Genevieve Ketcham, Tristan Ketcham, Stephen Lemmon, Hannah
McChesney, Levi Milton, Grace Moore, Allison Murfin, Carrie Ann Murfin, Annika Ostrom,
Thomas Ostrom, Duke Saenz, Francesca Saenz, Sophia Saenz, Lucy Schmidt, Sophie Schmidt,
Mary Smith, Campbell Stuart, Amanda Thomas, Taylor Thomas, Kyla Thompson, Taylor
Thompson, Eli Vela, Jack Vela. In 2015, we welcomed new acolytes Allison Murfin and Carrie
Anne Murfin. Our 2015 graduating seniors were Holly Brookhart, Genevieve Ketcham, Grace
Moore, and Taylor Thomas.
We will attend the National Acolyte Festival in Washington, DC, in October 2016.
We welcome all parishioners to become involved with the Acolyte ministry, especially youth of
acolyting age (11+ years old) and their parents. We are ready to help you serve in this ministry.
Faithfully,
Patricia Goubil-Gambrell
All Saints’ Episcopal Church Acolyte Director
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ALTAR FLOWER MINISTRY
Members of this ministry deliver the altar flowers from Sunday services, special services, Easter
and Christmas to parishioners who are home bound, ill, hospitalized, or have lost a loved one, and
to those celebrating a new life or otherwise in need of a little extra moral support.
Volunteers work in teams of two or three. One member arranges the flowers usually on Monday
and the other members deliver them on Tuesday or Wednesday along with a card for the recipients.
During 2014 the members of the ministry delivered dozens of Easter lilies and poinsettias at
Christmas. During the year we made weekly flower deliveries to approximately 175 appreciative
parishioners.
We had four teams of three (one arranger and three deliverers) each week for most of 2015, so each
team pitched in every four weeks.
For 2015 our members were:
Sandra Bosley, Harriet Choffel, Nancy Crichlow, Robin Edmonds, Olga Garza, Tracy Gossard,
Ashley Lindstrom, John Lynch, Polly Moore, Beatrice Neuhold-Orth, Betty Newsom, Judy
Reinhart, Amanda Schmidt, Doris Scott, Alan Stewart, and Barbara Ward.
This ministry is an opportunity for parishioners to act as a link between the church and those unable
to attend services. We would love to have new volunteers join us. If you would like to volunteer,
please contact me at amandaschmidt1@mac.com.
Respectfully submitted,
Amanda Schmidt
Altar Flower Ministry Chair
ALTAR GUILD
The Altar Guild’s mission is to ensure the smooth functioning of the liturgical life of All Saints’
by assisting our Clergy in the performance of their ceremonial duties. To this end, we are comprised
of four teams of 5-7 people who rotate weekly attending not only to the usual Sunday Eucharists,
but to any other Sacramental occasion such as Nuptials, Baptisms, and funerals. We prepare and
care for all of the vessels, linens, color vestments and hangings used in the course of our worship life.
We find great satisfaction in this unique ministry and welcome anyone who feels called to serve.
Altar Guild members during 2015:
Team 1: Jeanine Cuellar, Ana Dison, Cecilia Lynch, Polly Moore.
Team 2: Martha Bell, Joyce Edwinson, LisaDiane Etheredge, Karen Fehr,
Elizabeth Fehr, Sandra Kelley.
Team 3: Jim Creswell, Pat Creswell, Jeannine Miller, John Miller, Donna Shipley.
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Team 4: Kay Allensworth, Cindy Keever, Heather McKinney,
Eliza Morehead, Donald Wertz.
Respectfully submitted,
Donald Wertz
Altar Guild Director
THE CHOIRS AND PARISH MUSIC PROGRAM
My first full year at All Saints’ has seen growth and improvement of the music program. Both
vocal choirs have grown, and the Bell Choir has been presenting music on a regular basis
• The Choirs
Both the Parish and Quin choirs are doing very good work, and I am confident in saying that both
are even better in sound than they were a year ago. There has been particularly good growth in the
Quin Choir, which now numbers 15 members on a regular basis. Further new and returning
members are always most welcome in both choirs. In addition to Ms. Erika Wuerzner, our
continuing soprano section leader, we are pleased to have with us Veronica Williams, alto, Andrew
Head, tenor, and Julius Young, baritone, as section leaders starting this season.
Advent Lessons and Carols, very early after my arrival here, was a good success, as were the
Christmas Eve services. Members of both choirs sang at both of the Christmas Eve services. It was
a special joy to me to be able to work with the children of the parish at the early Christmas Eve
service in 2015.
In 2016, we will be doing the Choral Mass on Sunday, April 17, presenting the Mass in G Major of
Franz Schubert, with string orchestra. The Parish Choir continues to present Evensong monthly on
the last Sunday of each month, with the exception of March, when they will present a special
Tenebrae service for Palm Sunday evening on March 20 at 5:00 pm. They will sing as usual for
Ash Wednesday and the special services of Holy Week. On Easter Sunday, March 27, we will have
the same brass ensemble who played so beautifully for us in 2015.
Throughout all of this activity, I continue to work with both choirs not only on musical excellence,
but to promote in both an atmosphere of joy in the making of music, the fellowship of singing
together, and the important ministry of music within the liturgy of All Saints’ Church.
• Instrumentalists/Bells
In the last year, several members of the parish have participated as guest instrumentalists in worship
services. It is my hope that any other members of the parish who play an instrument and might
wish to be included in the parish music from time to time will feel free to contact me. I would be
very glad to find ways to include any member of the parish who might be interested in the taking
part in the musical portion of our worship.
The Bell Choir has been meeting regularly, and played music at service several times throughout
the last year. On February 14, they will present a new composition of mine, written expressly for
All Saints’. We are open to new members, who are welcome to contact me at any time.
All Saints’ has had excellent music for many years. It is my belief that the vocal and bell choirs are
building on this tradition and continuing its growth, along with the various instrumentalists who
participate from time to time. At the same time, I have endeavored to introduce new music and new
musical styles to the rich repertoire already known to the parish, so that we may have an ever wider
appreciation of the musical gifts God has bestowed on the world. My thanks to the rector, the
clergy, the parish staff, the choirs, and especially to all of you for your continuing support of their
efforts as they offer their music to the glory of God.
Music Donum Dei, Quod Cantus Florere Facit —
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Music is the Gift of God, Which Makes Song to Flower
Latin Proverb
Respectfully submitted,
Gregory Eaton
Organist/Choirmaster
DAUGHTERS OF THE KING, ST. CATHERINE’S CHAPTER
St. Catherine’s Chapter of The Order of the Daughters of the King is a world-wide religious order
of women who take a lifetime vow of prayer, service and evangelism. We maintain a confidential
prayer list compiled at monthly meetings and from emails from parishioners, prayer requests via the
All Saints’ website and prayer request cards in the pews. All prayer requests are prayed daily by St.
Catherine’s members.
During 2015 St. Catherine’s Chapter continued to develop more hands-on service participation
within our parish and surrounding community.
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In January we hosted our Epiphany Staff Appreciation Luncheon.
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In June we held our annual Lenten Quiet Day at the Episcopal Student Center –
A Journey in Prayer – One Bead at a Time.
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New officers were elected in September and installed at the November meeting
Jane Shaughness – President
Robin Edmonds – Vice President/Spiritual Reading
Sherry Hill – Secretary
Bettie Pollan – Treasurer
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In September, Patti Woolery-Price agreed to serve as the Training Coordinator and Lana
Placek agreed to continue in her role as Prayer Coordinator.
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Thanks to the work of the previous President, Jill Walker, in September the chapter began to
meet at 10:30 AM on Sunday in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, which means that childcare is
now available during one of our meeting times.
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On September 26, Patti Woolery-Price organized an information session about DOK and the
St. Catherine’s Chapter. She recruited four candidates who began their three months of
training to enter the Order.
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On October 4, Beverly Pond coordinated a delicious dinner of Texas Hash for the Episcopal
Student Center.
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On December 16, Joyce Edwinson and Bettie Pollan planned and arranged a wonderful All
Saints’ Clergy and Staff Appreciation Luncheon.
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Jill Walker did a great job putting together a fabulous Christmas Party for the Street Youth
Ministry, which was held on December 18 for approximately 55 street dependent young
adults along with 20 volunteers.
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We continued to prepare breakfast casseroles every other month for the Street Youth
Ministry’s (SYM) weekly Bible study. Each month we prepared approximately 8 casseroles
providing 96 servings.
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Respectfully submitted,
Jill Walker and
Jane Shaughness,
President of St. Catherine’s Chapter of The Order of the Daughters of the King
JR. DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
The St. Joan of Arc chapter of the Junior Daughters of the King is a lay order for girls ages 8-16
that works with its members to inwardly and outwardly focus on dedicating their lives and actions
to prayer, service and evangelism. Girls get together quarterly for activities focused on the three
tenets of JDOK, and learning to live in fellowship as Christ directs. The group currently has no
girls enrolled in this program, but we welcome all girls in our community to join and explore what
God has called each of them to do. We also invite anyone interested in working with girls ages 8-16
on fellowship and service activities to contact Jane Shaughness, President of the St. Catherine’s
Chapter of the Daughters of the King.
HEAVENLY HOSTS
Heavenly Hosts is All Saints’ lay hospitality ministry whose mission is to be a welcoming and
gracious presence to all who enter our doors for both celebratory and funeral receptions. Its main
purpose is to involve parishioners in the preparation and staffing of these receptions and is
comprised of approximately 40 volunteers who help with setup, food preparation, serving, and
cleanup. The 2015-2016 co-chairs are Ruth Ann Lostracco and Bettie Pollan for celebratory
receptions and Patti Woolery-Price for funeral receptions.
In 2015, Heavenly Hosts planned and executed the following celebratory events: assisting with a
surprise party for Phil Nazro celebrating the 48th anniversary of his ordination in May; Youth
Sunday, honoring our graduates, also in May; honoring the senior acolytes in August; and the
annual Lemonade in the Shade Labor Day event in September.
The 2015 funeral receptions were for: Beverly Crump in January; Willie Small in March; Linnea
Smith in March; and Lanny van Allen in April.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth Ann Lostracco, Bettie Pollan & Patti Woolery-Price
Heavenly Host Chairs
LECTORS & CHALICE BEARERS CORPS
The Lectors and Chalice Bearers continue to enhance our parish liturgy by the reading of scriptures,
psalms, and prayers of the people and administering the chalice at the Eucharist. Coverage is
provided for all the Sunday services by our group with the exception of the 6:30 p.m. Student
Center service. We also serve at special services during Christmas, Lent, and Easter, as well as
weddings and funerals. We are grateful for the help of our Seminarian Interns who assist with
the 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. services on Sundays when the seminary is in session. The Lector and
Chalice Bearer group currently has 32 persons who serve, as well as three emergency substitutes.
We gained three new volunteers during the past year and a couple have taken well-earned breaks
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for physical and other health reasons. Sadly, we lost a long time L/CB in Jo Anne Christian and her
absence is keenly felt. We always welcome new volunteers and if you are interested, please contact
Mary Hemby, Coordinator at 512-312-5310 or mhemby@yahoo.com
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Hemby
Lector & Chalice Bearer Coordinator
MEN’S GROUP
This group is open to all men that wish to participate! The events center around a Friday evening
gathering for a meal and fellowship once a month. Volunteers cook the main dish; the church
provides the beer; those coming are asked to bring a side dish and/or dessert - or soft drinks &
water (and pitch-in on set up and clean-up). Annual highlights are Men’s Group Crawfish Boil
(during Lent), Gumbo Night, Spaghetti Night, Brisket Night, and others from member volunteer
cooks. During the summer, we have Open Grill Nights – (where you bring your own food item to
grill), and we have an Annual SuperBowl of Chili Cook-Off, and participate in the Annual Parish
Picnic, Mardi Gras, and other parish events.
If you would like to enjoy some good male bonding where we promise there is never any “meeting
agenda,” please contact me at 476-3589, ext 104 or at mike@allsaints-austin.org.
Respectfully submitted,
The Reverend Mike Adams
Rector
NEWCOMER & VISITOR MINISTRY (Greeters)
In 2015 the Greeters Ministry is made up of volunteers who act as greeters for both the 9:00 AM
and 11:30 AM services. This year the team was coordinated by Carol Barnes.
Greeters can be found each Sunday at the Greeter Table outside of the front of the sanctuary near
the parking lot. The primary activity of this ministry was to ensure that newcomers, visitors and
regulars are warmly greeted before services, provide information or answer questions individuals
may have about All Saints’ and to support the promotion and use of nametags. This year the 9:00
greeter has set-up the table and weather permitting, it has been left outside between services. The
11:30 greeter has been responsible for returning the set-up after their shift.
The 2015 greeter corps included: Carol Barnes, Carol Brookhart, Joanne Bruce, Eliot Davenport,
Robin Edmonds, Steve Edmonds, Chip Harris, Shannon Harris, Bill McLellan, Ed Myers, Judy
Myers, Betty Newsom, Margie Ranc, Betsy Sammon, Jane Shaughness, Tom Shaughness, and
James Williamson.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Barnes
Greeter Coordinator
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PASTORAL CARE AT ALL SAINTS’
Grace Ministry
In 2004 All Saints’ Parish developed Grace Ministry to extend the reach of our clergy’s pastoral
support. The mission of this lay ministry is to offer God’s love through presence, listening and
confidentiality. By referral from the clergy twelve Grace Ministers now partner regularly with
parishioners. The group also meets once a month for supervision and training.
A Grace Minister visits a parishioner during transitions such as a decline in health, the loss of a
loved one, a divorce, relationship challenges, family issues, a new baby, caring for an aging parent,
loneliness -- any situation where a good listener can provide support and care through a grace
partnership. In 2015 the Grace Ministers were: Nancy Bernhardt, Michelle Carlson, Mary
Coppinger, Bill Connor, Tom Davies, Charlotte Frazier, Christine Havens, Kay Hopper, Dick
LeVan, Libby McTeer, Carolyn Powers, and Bobby Wright. The Grace Ministers are grateful to
Father Mike for his ongoing leadership and for the blessings we ourselves receive as we partner
with others.
Respectfully submitted,
Dick LeVan
Grace Minister
Saints On Call
Saints On Call was organized in 2001 with the purpose of providing lay pastoral care to All Saints’
parishioners.The care is not designed to be long lasting but to fill immediate needs such as
providing food to families who have suffered the loss of a loved one or are recuperating from an
illness. Or they may simply need a visit, or a call to inquire about their needs. Quite often, the care
is in the form of transportation to church or to doctor’s appointments. We responded to requests in
2015 to provide transportation and to offer help to families in our parish. Calls for assistance
should be made either to the church office, or directly to Milton Bell at 512-454-2395 or Joyce
Edwinson at 512-288-0754.
Respectfully submitted,
Milton Bell & Joyce Edwinson
Co-Chairs of Saints On Call
Bridge Ministry (An Addiction Recovery Ministry)
The Bridge Ministry at All Saints’ is an awareness, prevention, and support lay-ministry that seeks
to bridge the gaps from misunderstanding to awareness, despair to hope, isolation to community,
shame to forgiveness where issues of addictions arises in families and with friends. The Bridge
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Ministry lay-members at the end of 2015 were: Bruce Bennett, Marion Callahan, Ed Myers, Bill
McLellan, Beverly Pond, and James Williamson. During 2015 the Bridge Ministry lay-members
have provided articles in the monthly Saints Alive! Online. The Bridge Ministry members also
organized and hosted an Adult Ed Forum where members each spoke about why they are on the
Bridge Ministry.
Respectfully submitted,
The Rev. Deacon Ed Woolery-Price
USHER CORPS MINISTRY
The Usher Corps Ministry at All Saints’ is a group of dedicated men and women serving at the
7:30, 9:00 and 11:30 a.m. Sunday morning services as well as special services during Thanksgiving,
Christmas, Lent, and Easter, and at funerals. There are ten ushering teams. Six of the teams serve at
9:00 a.m. services and four serve at 11:30 a.m. services.
The duties of the ushers include welcoming people, distributing Orders of Service and other
literature for services, counting and recording the number of people attending each service,
collecting and counting the offertory, controlling the flow of people during communion, and
making sure the services run smoothly. It is a wonderful way to meet new people and has a very
small time commitment - each usher team serves once every 4-6 weeks.
We are always happy to have new ushers join our teams, including our middle and high school
parishioners. It’s a great way to serve All Saints’ and to meet lots of new people! As proof of this,
one of our ushers sent me this comment about his service: “I have also become reconnected to
several old friends since I started ushering again, made some new ones, and have felt closer to God.”
For those who might be interested in serving in this important ministry, please contact Michelle
Carlson at 512-750-9977 or mj2carlson@gmail.com
2015 Usher Teams: (Head usher for each team in bold)
7:30 a.m. Ushers:
Harold Booher, Jan Triplett and other volunteers
9:00 a.m. Teams:
Mark Ball, John Barnhill, Kathleen Bay, Joan Burnham, Chip Harris, Shannon Harris
Joe Lostracco, Catherine Best, Michelle Carlson, Laura Heiligenthal, Ruth Ann Lostracco
Bobby Wright, Richard Apperley, Sandy Apperley, Trish Conradt, Dorothy Rowland, Kirk Rowland
Harold Booher, Kate Clark, Phil Evans, Carolyn Ostrom, Garry Wilkison
Wally Moore, Polly Moore, Betty Newsom, David Milton, George Jeffords,
Mike McChesney, Robert Albach, Steve Lemmon, Bettie Pollan, Tom Pollan
11:30 a.m. Teams:
Clarke Parris, Charlie Coward, Elizabeth Hanna, Scott Hanna, Lucy Nazro, Mimi Parris
JoLynn Free, Alicia Essary, Denise Ketcham, Amanda Mitchell, Anne Simpson
Tom Davies, Ruth Davies, Amy Pro, Gilbert Pro, David Saenz, Sondra Saenz
Jan Triplett, Jim Enelow, Scott Myers, Robert Reynolds, Anne Simpson, Rafael Vela
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Carlson
Usher Coordinator
BOOK GROUP …from Nancy Crichlow
The All Saints’ Book Group meets once a month (generally at 7:30 pm on the third Tuesday of the
month) with twelve to fifteen participants, one volunteer leader, and another responsible for
refreshments. The books are chosen by consensus and cover a wide variety of fiction and
nonfiction, sometimes an old favorite and sometimes a book on the current best-seller list, but
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usually one that is readily available in libraries and used book stores. Everyone commits to reading
the book, so the discussions are lively and thoughtful, with everyone jumping in before the leader
gets a chance to give the introduction! We always welcome new members, men and women, and
new voices.
During 2015 the group met at the home of Nancy Crichlow. If you would like to attend an
upcoming Book Group meeting, please email Nancy at laurelledge@yahoo.com to confirm the date
and the book selection.
ST. CLARE’S GUILD …from Carroll Patterson
St. Clare’s Guild, stays busy crocheting, knitting, sewing and tatting. During 2015, we made 17
Baptismal blankets, 5 prayer shawls and 20 prayer monkeys.
The baptismal blankets for young children are blessed during the baptismal service and
immediately given to the newly baptized. The prayer shawls are blessed during a Sunday service
and then stored ready to be given as needed to either provide comfort or to celebrate a special
occasion. The prayer monkeys are blessed on Senior Sunday in May and given to our graduating
high school seniors and graduating seminarians. The prayer monkeys are also blessed at other times
during the year and given to young children who are ill and in need of a cheerful companion.
In addition to these activities, St. Clare’s also participated in several projects during the year. We
crochet or tat crosses twice a year for the newly Confirmed. In 2015 we presented 77 knitted or
crocheted scarves to the Special Olympics Committee of Texas. We also lend a helping hand to St.
Monica’s when they have a special sewing or quilting project.
We meet with St. Monica’s Guild on the third Saturday of the month, 9:00 to noon, in the Library.
Because we receive no financial support, we depend on our members to buy their own supplies.
Donations of washable yarn in cheerful colors will be gladly accepted.
For more information, please contact Carroll Patterson at 512-454-4366 or email her at
carrollpatterson@austin.rr.com
ST. MONICA’S GUILD …from Mary Wright
St. Monica’s Guild continues to collect fabric scraps to make flannel backed patchwork quilts.
Embroidered labels are attached to the quilts. The quilts are blessed during a service and delivered
to Dell Children’s Hospital or to the Shivers Cancer Center. Flannel is purchased in bolt quantities
with donated funds. In 2015 we sent 10 quilts to Dell and 13 quilts to Shivers.
We invite women of all ages to come and join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month in the church
library. Sewing experience is not necessary and there is always something that can be done. You
are welcome to bring any project you are working on also. We love to see your projects that are in
progress! If you have questions, contact Mary Wright at mlwbazaar@gmail.com or 512-451-7662.
TWENTIES & THIRTIES GROUP (a.k.a. TnT) …from Robert Wells
TnT, the Twenties & Thirties group at All Saints, is a close-knit community which acts as a home
base to All Saints’ members, as a bridge to other faith communities in the Austin area, and as an
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open door to those who might not otherwise be involved in traditional worship. The group meets
weekly in a house church format which reflects the earliest traditions of the Christian faith. Dinner
is shared, followed by study and discussion. Planned readings include Old and New Testament
texts as well as medieval and contemporary philosophers. The group also meets on the
first Tuesday of each month for Pub Night: a chance to relax and hang out.
Learn more by contacting Robert Wells at rw3115@gmail.com
UPPER CRUST GROUP (65+) …from Patti Woolery-Price
Upper Crust, a fellowship group for older parishioners, was discontinued in early 2015
for lack of interest. It could be restarted at any time. Anyone interested in doing so may
contact Patti Woolery-Price at pattiwoo@aol.com.
WOMEN’S GROUP …from LisaDiane Etheredge and Eliot Davenport
The All Saints’ Women’s Group formed in September 2011, meeting monthly, and growing in
membership over the past five years. Our goal is to provide a space for church women to get to
know one another better and to build a supportive community. The co-leaders and one of the
women active in the group hosted a brunch as the kick-off event for 2015. Through the year we met
on weekday evenings at local restaurants such as Central Market, Hyde Park Bar and Grill, and
Asti. Another monthly event is the Wine Study and Bible Tasting at the All Saints' Cottage led by
our Associate Rector, which remains popular and has good attendance.
In July, we gathered for a Ladies Night at the Church, for pizza, games, and fellowship. In
December, we continued our annual tradition of gathering at the Capitol for the Holiday SingAlong.
After having served since the group formed, Carolyn Croom stepped down from a co-leader
position in October, and LisaDiane Etheredge filled that position. The group thanks Carolyn for
her many years of leadership.
For more information, you may contact co-leaders LisaDiane Etheredge
at Lisadiane.etheredge@gmail.com or Eliot Davenport at e3davenport@gmail.com .
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III. PARISH CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS
CHILDREN’S CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Godly Play: Pre-K through 2nd Grade
Dedicated teachers Alison Gaylord, Steve Lemmon, Megan Dowell, Jessica Johnson, Sharon Smith,
Cara Mueller, and Barbara Reyes teach Godly Play, a Montessori-based Bible curriculum that
allows children to hear a story and wonder about it.
Production Company: 3rd-5th Grade
Innovative teachers Sarah Peet and Merry Wheaton, assisted by Callie McKenna, teach the Bible to
their students, with the goal of making a Bible theme park, and a Bible story video. Students are
actors, and the entire parish enjoy their productions. In February, Production Company presented a
movie “The Prodigal Son,” and in October they presented “Adam and Eve.” The Bible Theme
Park, presented to the congregation in September, was Noahland.
Adventure Bible School:
Adventure Bible School, led by Sarah Peet, assisted by the new Adventure Bible School team of
Rebecca Wright and Kate Wood, explored various venues, climaxed by an overnight campout at
Krause Springs.
Respectfully submitted,
The Rev. Cynthia Caruso
Associate Rector
ALL SAINTS’ YOUTH PROGRAMS (6th-12th Grade) The Window
Reinvigorated and redesigned over the course of 2015, The Window got a fresh start in September
with a new agenda -- to unite middle and high school students of all faiths and perspectives with the
common goal of serving the community. Since this kickoff, our outreach umbrella has teamed up
with over 50 youth and an array of Austin service organizations in pursuing its new mission of
banding young people together through service. So far, we’ve organized cleanups of Lady Bird
Lake and the Greenbelt, as well as taken steps toward publishing the short stories of parishioner
Jackson Gray, who takes the reader inside his faith and life on the streets. We’ve also worked with
Austin Children’s Shelter, Settlement Home, and a number of other organizations in supporting
already existing fundraisers. We’ve found new purpose with The Front Porch’s platform for
connection in young people.
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Respectfully submitted,
Riley Webb
Director of The Window
ADULT EDUCATION
Our adult education programs continued to provide a wide range of interesting topics and engaging
presenters to address our parish’s needs and concerns. All Saints’ Adult Education Committee
meets quarterly to plan and confirm speakers for Sunday Adult Forum. All Saints’ education topics
include Spiritual Formation, Episcopal Life, Biblical Study, Current Issues, Life Stages,
Spirituality, Creativity and the Arts; and Theology and Philosophy to name a few.
Adult Forum 2015 included Sunday programs such as the Outreach Ministries Fair; the Annual
Parish Meeting; the Annual Lenten Theme series led by our clergy; Rogation Sunday with Beating
of the Bounds; Eastern Orthodox Epiphany; the How Faith Informs Passion series; All Saints’
Through the Year in Photos; Youth Transition Time; Episcopal Schools; History of Race Relations
in the Episcopal Church; and many, many others.
We welcome new members with fresh ideas and diverse voices to serve on the committee. Serving
as a member of this committee is a great opportunity to bring knowledge and awareness to the
community, and to meet speakers from across the Austin spiritual community, including Seminary
Faculty, representatives from the Interfaith community, authors, UT Faculty and other thought
leaders in our community. Please contact Father Mike at ext. 104 if you would like to participate.
Respectfully submitted,
by the 2015 Adult Education Committee:
Lay: JoAnne Christian; Steven Harris; Nancy Lynch; David Milton; Brant Pope
Clergy: The Rev. Mike Adams, The Rev. Dr. Stephen Kinney, The Rev. Cynthia Caruso
Seminarian Interns: Hunter Ruffin; Daniel Strandlund; and Katherine Harper
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IV. RESIDENT ORGANIZATIONS AT ALL SAINTS’
PARENTS’ DAY OUT (PDO)
The Parents’ Day Out program is in its twenty-eighth year of operation under the direction of
volunteer administrator, Wini Wood. It is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. Ten babies were welcomed into the nursery, cared for by Betty Cuan, Ana Flores and Isabel
Flores. Shujia Pan with Victoria Trejo on Mondays and Isabel Flores on Thursdays worked and
played with eight children in the 18 months-young two’s group in St. Michael’s. Estela Trejo and
Candy Menjivar led the two and three year old children in Laura’s Corner from toddlerhood to preschool ready.
Graciela Flores and Victoria Menjivar provided the extra assistance needed for the summer session
which was filled with water play, sidewalk chalk, bubbles and other messy outdoor
experimentation.
Enrollment in PDO is a mix of children who are parishioners, have siblings who attend ASEDS,
and children whose parents are drawn to All Saints’ by its strong reputation for quality child
care/school programs.
The program maintains the toys and equipment in the nursery on a regular basis. PDO assists the
ASEDS with the cost of regular maintenance of the playground as well as assisting the church with
maintenance of carpets and flooring in the rooms that the program shares with other church
activities.
Respectfully submitted,
Wini Wood
PDO Administrator
THE FRONT PORCH PROJECT
In 2015, The Front Porch strengthened its foundation and developed more serious infrastructure.
Thanks to the guidance of our energizing Board of Directors and the continually supportive staff at
All Saints’, we were able to move our pub-church, Parable, into a weekly program slot at Scholz’
Garten with a rolling calendar out six months in advance. We also got into a groove with our
concert series, Unplugged on The Front Porch, earning a $10,000 grant from the Diocese of
Texas to help boost our existing practices, and creating a media package to distribute as we seek a
full-time corporate sponsor for this event. We made progress with our new approach to youth
ministry, The Window, shifting its focus to community outreach and activism. We also replaced
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our once quarterly lecture series, Elephant in the Room, with a less specific approach that we’ve
deemed Front Porch Special Events, that enables us to host meaningful events when and as
needed. To tie all this together we received an additional $17,500 from the Diocese to help us
implement our 2016 marketing strategy. We expect The Front Porch to continue soaring upward in
2016, thanks to all of the above and our supportive, growing base of audience members and
supporters.
Parable crystallized this past fall, not only moving to a weekly setting, but also familiarizing our
regular hosts, Pittman McGehee and John Burnett. Our format also became more interactive,
utilizing a new wireless microphone system and encouraging our attendees to engage with folks
around them more than ever. Thanks to a retreat organized by our Board of Directors, we also
developed a scheduling system for Parable that will aid our 2016 marketing strategy. All donations
from our Parable gatherings in 2015-- totalling over $6,000-- went to local Austin musicians who
provide our musical program at the event.
Unplugged on The Front Porch continued forward as our third Thursday concert series in 2015.
Breaking only for the summer months, Unplugged hosted a wide array of Austin’s storytellers this
year as we continued to hone our identity as a space for troubadours and tale-weavers. Our 2015
spring lineup included Carter Beckworth, Walt Wilkins, Sam Baker, Eliza Gilkyson, and Woody
Russell. Our fall season kicked off with Ray Benson, who was followed by Erin Ivey, Carrie Elkin
and Danny Schmidt, and John Pointer.
Our Front Porch Special Events in 2015 offered us the freedom to explore an array of new ideas,
formats, and spontaneously developed relationships. Special Events in 2015 included a KUT radio
interview and Alamo Drafthouse film screening with Michael Morton, a benefit concert with Gina
Chavez and Conspire Theatre, Film Church, an interfaith panel featuring sufi Amir Vahab, an
Amplify Austin Watch Party benefitting Truth Be Told, a town hall meeting for artists and sacred
spaces, and more. Attendance at these ranged widely-- some were small groups of 20 or 30, and
others saw crowds close to 200.
Reinvigorated and redesigned over the course of 2015, The Window got a fresh start in September
with a new agenda-- to unite middle and high school students of all faiths and perspectives with the
common goal of serving the community. Since this kickoff, our outreach umbrella has teamed up
with over 50 youth and an array of Austin service organizations in pursuing its new mission of
banding young people together through service. So far, we’ve organized cleanups of Lady Bird
Lake and the Greenbelt, as well as taken steps toward publishing the short stories of parishioner
Jackson Gray, who takes the reader inside his faith and life on the streets. We’ve also worked with
Austin Children’s Shelter, Settlement Home, and a number of other organizations in supporting
already existing fundraisers. We’ve found new purpose with The Front Porch’s platform for
connection in young people.
In addition to these pursuits, The Front Porch also organizes, along with All Saints’, The Bailey
Lectures-- this year’s guest was Mickey ScottBey Jones, who got us thinking about racism in light
of Ferguson, Charleston, and Baltimore.
We made a few staffing changes in 2015. Riley Webb transitioned into a part-time position as
Stephen’s Executive Assistant and Program Director for The Window. We also added two interns
from early December 2015 through late January 2016, Anya Opshinsky and Serena Alderstein, as
well as an intern for the spring, Will Camfield.
In 2016, we hope to focus on creating and sustaining a regular infrastructure for planning,
marketing, supporting, implementing, and executing our events and mission. We also want to start
billing The Front Porch as an incubator for action beyond the conversations we create. Finally, we
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hope to make Film Church a regular monthly happening, the next in our always growing list of
regular programs and conversations.
Respectfully submitted,
The Rev. Dr. Stephen Kinney
Executive Director of The Front Porch
www.frontporchaustin.org
ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL
The mission of All Saints’ Episcopal School is to encourage spiritual, intellectual, emotional,
physical and social development of children through a nurturing and guiding relationship with
teachers and family, and provide a developmentally balanced curriculum that fosters a love of
learning and the teaching of Christian values and tradition. This mission is embodied in all of the
work that we do. The Faculty and Staff truly reflect these values, and their love of teaching children
permeates the School.
Background
All Saints’ Episcopal Day School has served the All Saints’ Episcopal Church and broader Austin
community for over sixty years. The program began in 1946 as an educational outreach effort by
several parishioners. The women of St. Margaret’s Guild sought a quality Episcopal preschool
experience for their own children, in turn influencing other mothers in the parish to focus on the
spiritual welfare of their children. After months of research and recruitment, a nursery school of just
twenty students was formed. Later, the School would become the first stand-alone preschool to be
accredited by the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools (SAES).
Today, there are seventy-five students enrolled at the Day School. All Saints’ enjoys an exceptional
reputation in the Austin community, and given its popularity there are a large number of applicants
in a waiting pool. As a result, the School gives priority to parishioners in the admissions process
above other criteria.
The All Saints’ Episcopal Day School Board of Trustees is governed by nine members, the
Chairman being Father Mike Adams. Cindy La Porte, our Day School Head, serves as an ex-officio
member. The Board meets monthly as a whole, and more frequently within various sub-committees.
Parishioners currently serving on this board include Allison Bassetti, Chris Mabley, Liz MacPhail,
Michael Griffith, and Eric Ostrom. Reverend Mike Adams and Cindy La Porte also represent the
Church on the Board. Also serving as Trustees are current and former Day School parents Bob
Ryland, Carmin Way, Cathleen Eclarinal and Marie Timmermann. Father Mike continues to be a
strong supporter of the Day School, as he regularly helps foster the strong relationship between the
Church and the Day School communities. The relationship between the two remains strong, as we
work together to ensure that we remain true to the mission that the School founders envisioned
almost 70 years ago.
Cindy La Porte is in her fifteenth year as the Head of the Day School. She maintains an exceptional
Staff and Faculty who are dedicated to the spiritual, emotional, social, and educational needs of our
children. The School continues to thrive under Cindy’s leadership. The Day School community is
highly supportive of Cindy as she consistently represents its spiritual mission and Episcopal
identity. We are proud to have Cindy serving as a resource in the larger Episcopal school
community. She regularly uses her expertise to answer questions and provide support to other
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schools and heads in Austin and beyond, and she serves diligently on the Standards Committee of
SAES and on the Board of Directors of SAES. The Board of Trustees supports Cindy, together
developing mutually agreed upon goals that keep the best interest of the School and its students at
heart.
Strategic Planning
To ensure the continued success of All Saints’, the Board adopted a three year Strategic Plan for the
School in March of 2009 and again in 2012. In June of 2012, Board members spent two days
working with a representative of SAES in an effort to create a plan to guide the next three years.
The plan is a framework to help the Board, Head, and the Church provide the necessary leadership,
vision, and management to run the School well.
The following seven strategic priorities were addressed:
• Program
• Leadership/Governance/Faculty
• Financial Stability and Sustainability
• Episcopal Identity
• Diversity
• Marketing and Enrollment Management
• Facilities/Campus
Finances
The Day School continues to be financially sound. In almost every year since Cindy has been Head,
the generous gifts of our parents, alumni, All Saints’ parishioners and friends of the School have
helped to achieve a small budget surplus. Over time, many small surplus deposits and the interest
they earned eventually grew to a healthy reserve fund, a portion of which was earmarked for
buildings and grounds needs. The Board is confident that the reserve funds will remain strong, due
in part to our commitment to fund depreciation. Per Board policies, we transfer an amount equal to
the budgeted depreciation amount into the capital reserve funds at the end of each year. This
practice will continue to ensure we are putting aside the necessary funds to replace capital
equipment and make critical buildings and grounds repairs and improvements.
Each school year, the Board Development Committee organizes an Annual Fund Drive. The
Annual Fund covers expenses not paid for by tuition alone, and allows each of our children to
experience Spanish, Music, Physical Education, Library, Chapel, and Spiritual Formation
instruction. One hundred percent of the Faculty, Trustees, and Parents made a contribution to our
Annual Fund. This year, we continue to receive several matches from local companies such as Dell
that are increasing our overall amount.
All Saints’ Association of Parents
The All Saints’ Association of Parents (ASAP), formed in 1996, is currently being co-chaired by
Day School parents Melody McCaig and Jennifer Skloss. The Chairs hold meetings once a month,
coordinating several “fun” raising activities such as Taco/Doughnut Breakfast, Fall Festival,
Christmas Pageant Reception, Graduation Reception, as well as a number of classroom activities.
These events are well attended by the All Saints’ community.
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In addition, ASAP organizes two fundraisers: (1) Book Fair, which results in book donations to the
School Library, and (2) Silent Auction, whose proceeds go toward tuition assistance for families
who want an All Saints’ education for their children but find the full cost of tuition prohibitive. It
also helps fund continuing education and professional development for the full Faculty and Staff.
This year the fall Book Fair was held at Barnes & Noble; people could purchase items from the
Sunset Valley location or on-line. A Scholastic Book Fair will be held on campus in February. The
Auction Party was held on Wednesday, April 8, 2014 at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden.
Community Service
Another fundamental aspect of our program is a commitment to outreach and service on the part of
our parents, faculty, and students. This effort has expanded exponentially under the influence and
guidance of Cindy LaPorte. Her vision of service is an admirable model for all of the adults and
children in our community. The Day School has served both the Loaves & Fishes and the El Buen
Samaritano ministries of the Church for many years. For Loaves & Fishes, Faculty and classroom
representatives coordinate monthly donations to the program of toiletries, small personal items, and
HEB gift cards. This Christmas All Saints’ Day School families filled 100 stockings, each with $25
worth of goodies for children ages infant through high school and gave them to Loaves & Fishes
to distribute.
The children of All Saints’ attend Chapel twice weekly, and each time they offer canned goods,
staples, and other nonperishable items for God’s people served by El Buen Samaritano. Each of
these opportunities allows the Day School families to not only teach their children the Christian
principles inherent in such giving, but to also model these actions for them on a daily basis. Serving
others is an integral part of the Day School’s early childhood experience.
This year All Saints’ also made a donation to NAES Jubilee School Fund. This fund will support
the Episcopal Urban School Alliance, help fund supporting and growing partnerships with schools
in Haiti, and fund scholarships and dues adjustments for schools in financial need. All Saints’
received recognition for the contribution at the NAES Biennial Conference in November in
Anaheim.
Program
The Day School continues to offer a strong academic program that prepares students for any school
they wish to attend after leaving All Saints’. In the past, Cindy has conducted surveys among
administrators at local schools that asked them to identify the skills and knowledge they expect
students to have upon entering their schools. The survey results help to communicate to parents that
All Saints’ is meeting and in many cases going beyond the expected subject matter.
All Saints’ is proud to offer Chapel, Spanish instruction, Music, Library, Spiritual Formation and
Growth, and Physical Education for our students during the regular school day. In addition, to
Before School Care beginning at 7:45am and After School Care from 1:45 until 5:30, the School
also offers After School Enrichment Classes in cooking, drama, science, art, and yoga.
Lastly, All Saints’ is in its eleventh year of providing our students with catered hot lunches. Our
current lunch provider is San Miguel Management. This is a special treat for the children and the
parents, as the company prides itself on serving kid friendly food using only the best natural,
organic ingredients found locally. There are no hidden ingredients in these meals, so those students
with food allergies are able to discern which meals are best for them.
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All Saints’ Episcopal Day School is blessed with many bright, dedicated, and experienced
individuals serving our children. The individuals who passionately carry out the mission of our
program, along with our solid history and exceptional students, are all responsible for the program’s
high regard in the Austin community.
Day School Faculty for 2014-2015
Head: Cindy LaPorte
Administrative Assistant: Olivia Pope
Kindergarten: Gigi Khalsa and Taylor Cervenka
Yellow Door Room: Melanie “Mo” Kowalik and Gabriel Martinez
Green Door Room: Anna Swanson and Kelly O’Mara
Blue Door Room: Jamie Fierro and Lynette Huron
Red Door Room: Linda Hatch, Diane Hanus and Zach Hatch
Chaplain: Melanie “Mo” Kowalik
Spanish: Jamie Martinez and Zach Hatch
Librarian: Gigi Khalsa
Music: Gigi Khalsa
Motor Development: Coach Bob McLucas from Stretch and Grow
Drama: Jamie Martinez and Mo Kowalik
Art: Anna Swanson and Kelly O’Mara
Cooking: Gigi Khalsa and Kelly O’Mara
Science: Gigi Khalsa and Diane Hanus
Yoga: Anna Swanson and Kelly O’Mara
After School Care: Zach Hatch, Lynette Huron and Clara Duffy
For more information about All Saints’ Episcopal Day School, please visit
www.allsaints-austin.org or contact Cindy La Porte at 512-472-8866.
Respectfully submitted,
Eric Ostrom
President, All Saints’ Episcopal Day School Board of Trustees
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THE EPISCOPAL STUDENT CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
Serving Colleges and Universities in the Austin Area
“Students inviting students to grow in Christ”
2015 marked the anniversary of 115 years of ministry at the Episcopal Student Center on All
Saints’ campus. To mark this milestone, we had a three-day long celebration at the end of February,
drawing alumni from all over the country. Relationships were reignited, stories recounted, and our
current students were deeply inspired. Imagining that friends who are a part of their daily life today
could still play an active role in their lives 10 and 20 years from now provided much food for
thought. We exceeded our goal and raised $118,000 towards student scholarship funds for the cost
of Student Center trips, retreats, and pilgrimages. Our weekend celebration culminated in a service
of Eucharist and Confirmation featuring alumni preacher, The Rev. Jimmy Abbott, and the Rt. Rev.
Dena Harrison. We are thrilled to embark upon the next 115, after such an overwhelming show of
enthusiasm and support.
Life at the Student Center was dramatically enhanced by the excitement of the anniversary
celebration, but otherwise continued as normal. Our busy weekly schedule of offerings was
available for students. Our Wednesday evening topics included the Gospel of John in the spring,
and Food & Faith in the fall. Newcomers group was run by two of our upperclassmen with great
success during the fall semester, as they embarked on an eating tour of Austin! The class of 201516 is the largest the Student Center has seen in many years. This group will spend a full year
focusing on transition and learning how to navigate the shift to a parish setting. Students assisted in
the leading of other topical groups, such as Harry Potter Bible Study. We continue to hold the everpopular Coffee-Office Hours all over campus as a way of being present to those who can’t make it
to the church during the week, and offering an easy entry point for students to introduce classmates
to the community.
2015 began with a Student Center pilgrimage to Maai Mahiu, Kenya, partnering with the local nonprofit Ubuntu. Student pilgrims journeyed half way around the world with the express hope of
“being in relationship.” We went with open hearts and open minds to learn from our brothers and
sisters in Kenya. All returned transformed. The spring semester ended with yet another pilgrimage,
this time to visit the mother church in England. Joined by fellow Episcopal college students from
A&M, we visited London, Oxford, Coventry, and Canterbury. It was a tremendous gift for all
involved, but especially for those who had never been abroad, to deepen our connection with
brothers and sisters in the Anglican Communion. We go away, only that we might return home with
new eyes and deepened passion to serve our neighbors. We enjoyed another busy year of active
involvement in our local community, including Austin’s Animal Shelter, Episcopal Church of the
Resurrection community garden, and Trinity Center. The student leaders chose to focus on
homelessness during the 2015-16 school year. As such, all trips and local outreach are focused
around education and involvement around homelessness.
We had another successful stewardship season, with generous and abundant gifts flowing in from
students, parents, and alumni alike. The vestry relishes the opportunity to choose how to direct 10%
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of their monthly pledges into the local community, an indication of the joy they find in this spiritual
discipline of giving. The commitment to the formation that happens in this community on a daily
basis is profound.
The Student Center Advisory Board continues to provide lofty goals and faithful support to achieve
them. Our celebration of 115 years of ministry would not have been possible without these
individuals. Several of our founding members completed their term of service. We were thrilled to
welcome Mrs. Lisa Diane Etheredge, Mrs. Ashley Brandon, and Mr. Michael Hemby to the Board
during the 2015-16 school year. The Advisory Board continues to be an asset to the daily life of the
community.
Opportunities to be in relationship with All Saints’ parishioners continue to be a rich part of our
communal life. To those who serve on our Advisory Board, provide liturgical support, cook the
much appreciated (and quickly devoured) meals, and greet students on campus with smiling faces –
THANK YOU! Your generosity and presence make a lasting impact, and are deeply appreciated.
Blessings & Hook ‘Em,
The Reverend Beth Magill
Missioner, Episcopal Student Center
V.
APPENDIX
TRANSFERS INTO ALL SAINTS’………………21
TRANSFERS FROM ALL SAINTS’ .……………16
CONFIRMED/RECEIVED/REAFFIRMED
March 1, 2015 The Rt. Rev. Dena Harrison
Confirmed:
Kim C. Houck
Jennifer Lynn McKay
Valerie Ann Roth
Roxanne Jeanette Zech
June 7, 2015 The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle
Confirmed:
Jerri Bell
Mary Austin Gallagher
Brent Christian Meshier
Wallis Wyckoff Meshier
Andrew Reyna
Robert Anthony Culbert
Received:
Felicia Marie Culbert
Courtney Lynn Rau
Elizabeth Karen Schuster
William J. McLellan
August 9, 2015 The Rt. Rev. Dena Harrison
Confirmed:
Aaron Kane Turner
Terrill Rose Legueri
November 1, 2015
The Rt. Rev. Jerry Lamb
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Confirmed:
Savannah Lauren Farmer Haye
Received:
Julaine Catherine Calhoun
James Calhoun
Douglas Gerald Jones, Jr.
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