MINISTRY MEMOS:
The Anglican Communion Cycle of Prayer: Each Sunday we pray for a different province (regional or national church) of the Anglican Communion, of which the Episcopal Church is part. The Anglican Communion is made up of churches that share spiritual roots and connectedness with the Church of England. This week we pray for the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui. Sheng Kung Hui in Chinese language means “Holy Catholic Church.” This branch of the Anglican Communion began as a colonial chaplaincy in 1843, and its name and administration have changed over the years with changes in Hong Kong’s status. At one time the Sheng Kung Hui had dual status in the Diocese of South China and an English Diocese of Victoria. The self-governing province was established in 1998, as Hong Kong passed from British to Chinese possession. Education has been a major emphasis throughout its history; schools established by the church now include more than 30 secondary schools, 60 primary schools, and 30 kindergartens in its three dioceses. Challenges specific to its setting in Hong Kong and Macau include the need for a standing policy on “service arrangements in times of typhoons and rainstorms,” a very dense population on land and in houseboats, conflict with the national government over civil liberties, and rampant materialism in a society that has long been a hub of international business.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS:
Easter Sunday: Please bring flowers for our annual Flowering of the Cross!
Getting Your House in Order: We will be holding three sessions with key speakers on how to plan for the end of life. April 30, May 7, & May 14 from 6:30-7:45, please plan on joining us in our parish hall. More info to come next week!
Mite Boxes: Please turn your mite boxes in by Sunday, April 27th.
Monthly Food Truck: Julie will be sorting and handing out food April 28th at 5:30 PM outside of our parish hall – this is a perfect way to connect with our neighbors and to help those who need food! Be sure to add this volunteering opportunity to your calendar.
Free Community Meal: Our Community Meal will be Friday, May 2nd, at 5:00 P.M. – Rita would love just a bit of your time! Plus, this is a wonderful time to get to know our neighbors! Find out how you can help here: https://allsaintsboise.org/worship-and-community/sign-ups/.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE:
- Thursday, April 17th – Maundy Thursday Service – 6:30 PM
- Friday, April 18th – Good Friday Services – Noon & 6:30 PM
- Saturday, April 19th – Easter Vigil Service – 6:30 PM
- Sunday, April 20th – Easter Sunday Holy Eucharist – 9:00 AM
INTERACTION INFO:
Fr. Joseph’s contact: For more urgent situations outside of office hours, please call or text his cell at 208-917-2270. If calling, please leave a message with your name, a call-back number, and a detailed message and he will get back to you as soon as he can. You can also text this number. Emails are generally answered when he is in the office.
Our Sunday bulletin can be found here. If you can’t be here in person, we stream our 10:00 A.M. service on YouTube and Facebook.
Wondering what’s happening around the church? Click here to find our on-line calendar! If you open the event, it will tell you the time, location, and who’s putting it on. Send an email to Nicole if you’d like something added!