MINISTRY MEMOS:
Easter Calla Lilies: Now is the time to order those wonderful flowers that will decorate our church. This year we will have colorful Calla Lilies – yep, you read that right – they are coming in shades of pink, purple, red, white and yellow. The cost is $30 per plant and, as always, you may take them home with you. Please sign up with your dedication at: https://allsaintsboise.org/worship-and-community/sign-ups/.
Holy Week Schedule:
- Tenebrae (April 1): 6:30 P.M.
- Maundy Thursday (April 2): 6:30 P.M.
- Liturgy of Good Friday (April 3): 12:00 P.M. (Chapel will be open for prayer from 9:00 A.M. until the evening service – use the office entrance)
- The Way of the Cross: Music & Meditation (Friday, April 3): 6:30 P.M.
- Ecumenical Easter Vigil (Saturday, April 4): 7:00 P.M.
- Easter Sunday (April 5): Combined Celebratory Service at 9:00 A.M.!
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS:
Spring Fling: All Saints is hosting a Spring Fling for the Depot Bench neighborhood on May 16th from 10-2. We will have face painting, a balloon artist, bounce houses, ceramic painting, and games such as bingo and Bocce ball. The Scouts are also hosting activities. The Spring Fling is designed to create excitement and build community in our area. This event will need volunteers to help with activities! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Nicole in the office or chat with Judy L.
American Flags: If you have an old, tattered flag that you’d like disposed of properly, please bring it into the office and Scouting America Troop 123 will hold a ceremony for dispensing of them. Our business hours are 9-12, Tues-Fri.
BOISE BENCH & BEYOND:
End of Life Planning: Join us on Zoom every Tuesday in April from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. for speakers and questions. A Season for Everything: Shaping our Legacy sessions are offered free of charge by the Idaho Episcopal Foundation. Sign Up Here for A Season for Everything.
Handel’s Messiah: This is a community sing-a-long event assisted by Sean Rogers on the organ and a 12-voice ensemble with incredible soloists, as well at the Egyptian Theater, Saturday, April 4th, 2pm. For tickets, click here: https://embed.showclix.com/event/easter-messiah-sing-a-long-04-04-26
Depot Bench Neighborhood Association: Annual Meeting on April 14 from 6:30–8:00 PM at South Jr. High. Connect with neighbors, hear what’s happening around the Bench, and be part of shaping what’s ahead for our community. We’d love to see you there!
SAINT OF THE DAY:
Saint Joseph: O God, who from the family of your servant David raised up Joseph to be the guardian of your incarnate Son and the spouse of his virgin mother: Give us grace to imitate his uprightness of life and his obedience to your commands; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
INTERACTION INFO:
Fr. Joseph’s contact: For urgent situations outside of office hours, please call or text him at 208-917-2270. 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. 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 services 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!