MINISTRY MEMOS:

Green Team:  Spring is springing and now’s the time to get signed up for summer mowing! You can pay to have it done, we have a riding mower, a push mower, or we can probably find a sickle for you! It’s your choice! Here’s the sign-up for you (please designate who is mowing in the My Comment section): https://allsaintsboise.org/worship-and-community/sign-ups/. For those wanting to pay, please deliver your check made out to Rex Sayer for $90.00 to the office.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS:

Monthly Food Truck:  Julie will be sorting and handing out food March 31^st 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, April 4, 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/.

Lenten Prayer:  Please join us for a Lenten Morning of Silence & Reflection on Saturday, April 5th, 9 A.M. – 1 P.M., in the parish hall at All Saints, 704 S. Latah Street. Program to include Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, and potluck (salads) lunch. There is no charge for this event. RSVP by Apr 3rd to Annie Prince, 208-412-4192.

BOISE BENCH & BEYOND:

Alton Brown Live:  Today! Mar 27, 7:30pm – 9:30pm, at Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 W. Cesar Chavez Lane! Last Bite features the famed foodist reminiscing on his decades in food media, presenting several of his favorite culinary mega-hacks, singing some of his funny food songs, and, in general, offering a culinary variety show unlike any ever seen. Get your tickets here: https://www.morrisoncenter.com/events.

Boise Flower & Garden Show:  The biggest flower & garden show in Idaho is the perfect kick off to spring with everything you need to make your yard and garden beautiful! Join us at the 28th Annual Boise Flower & Garden Show, March 28-30, at the Boise Centre! You can find tickets at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boise-flower-garden-show-tickets-876973279687.

Katia Hayati:  Opera Idaho artists Katia Hayati and Brayden Olson perform a program of romantic and comedic art songs with chamber orchestra. A reception follows. Tickets are $15, $5 for students and free for kids. Saturday, March 29^th, 7:30pm – 9pm, Boise Phil – 516 S 9th Street. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/serious-fun-an-evening-of-drama-and-delight-tickets-1144574205259.

Win a Subaru:  Get ready to hit the road in style with the St. Vincent de Paul 2025 Subaru Car Raffle! Every ticket sold supports our mission to prevent homelessness. All proceeds from this car raffle go directly to St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho. https://secure.givelively.org/event/st-vincent-de-paul-southwest-idaho/2025-st-vincent-de-paul-subaru-car-raffle-tickets.

ACTIVITIES AGENDA:

April 5^th: Coffee & Conversation at 11 A.M. – The Roasteré, 11875 W. President Drive

April 6^th: Lent Madness at 9 A.M.

April 13^th – 20^th: Holy Week

April 17^th: Ladies Who Lunch at 1:00 P.M.

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!

MINISTRY MEMOS:

Annual Easter Egg Hunt:  We are in need of donations of small toys, packets of seeds, sidewalk chalk (eggs-shaped would be cool), something from your imagination, and some individually wrapped small candy. Bring items to the office by the Saturday before Easter when we will be stuffing them. Please direct questions to Penny Sites.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS:

Monthly Food Truck:  Julie will be sorting and handing out food March 31^st 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, April 4, 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/.

Lenten Prayer:  Please join us for a Lenten Morning of Silence & Reflection on Saturday, April 5th, 9 A.M. – 1 P.M., in the parish hall at All Saints, 704 S. Latah Street. Program to include Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, and potluck (salads) lunch. There is no charge for this event. RSVP by Apr 3rd to Annie Prince, 208-412-4192.

BOISE BENCH & BEYOND:

Women’s History Month:  The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. Read the interesting stories here: https://womenshistorymonth.gov/.

Paint and Pinot:  Today from 6 PM – 8:30 PM at Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Drive. Join artist-instructor Deanna Peacock for an evening of painting and sipping while surrounded by baboons, an otter, and the Nile crocodile! All supplies will be provided. Current photo ID required for alcoholic drinks. Registration is required and limited tickets available: https://zooboise.org/painting/.

Dog Adoption Event:  Mar 21, 5 PM – 7 PM at Payette Brewing Company, 733 S. Pioneer Street. Adoptable people-friendly and dog-friendly dogs available for meet and greets in this dog-friendly venue.

Mozart’s Requiem:  Saturday, Mar 22, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM, Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, 2201 W Cesar Chavez Lane. Join us as Boise Phil’s Allison Emerick, Del Parkinson, and Brendan Shea take center stage for the famous Concerto No. 5. Further information can be found here: https://downtownboise.org/do/boise-phil-presents-mozarts-requiem.

SAINT OF THE MONTH:

Cuthbert, Bishop, 687

Merciful God, who didst call Cuthbert from following the flock to be a shepherd of thy people: Mercifully grant that we also may go without fear to dangerous and remote places, to seek the indifferent and the lost; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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!

MINISTRY MEMOS:

Easter Hydrangeas:  It’s hard to believe that Easter is fast approaching – only 2 months away!  So, it is time to order those lovely Hydrangeas that decorate our Sanctuary during the Easter season.  If you would like to sponsor a plant this year, the cost is $30 per plant.  And remember you can take them home to brighten up your own house and they actually can be planted outside!  I had good luck with mine last year. Please sign up here and be sure to have your dedication ready. Please make the check out to All Saints, noting Easter flowers. Thank you, Linda S.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt:  We are in need of donations of small toys, packets of seeds, sidewalk chalk (eggs-shaped would be cool), something from your imagination, and some individually wrapped small candy. Bring items to the office by the Saturday before Easter when we will be stuffing them. Please direct questions to Penny Sites.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS:

Pollinator Park:  Have you noticed the work being done on our lawn? The goal of this project is to reduce the consumption of water, reduce labor requirements, reduce use of chemicals, improve pollinator habitat, improve visual appearance of facilities, and provide an attractive sanctuary for both parishioners and our neighbors on the Depot Bench. If you’re interested in helping out manually, you can contact the office. If you’d like to donate financially, our Creation Care Committee is collecting change during Lent.

Hawaiian Luau:  On March 29^th, join Wright Church at their fundraiser with raffles, door prizes, live & silent auctions, and authentic Hawaiian food! RSVP by March 15 to Martha @ 208-850-3037.

BOISE BENCH & BEYOND:

Water-wise Workshop:  What can Treasure Valley residents do now to help create a sustainable water future for generations to come? Join Christa Howarth from the University of Idaho as she shares the statistics on the current state of Treasure Valley water, investigates what is impacting our water resources, and outlines what you can do to help ensure a more sustainable future. March 13 at 6:00PM – 7:30PM at the Library!, 7557 W. Ustick Road. Register for this free workshop here: https://www.adaswcd.org/water-wise-workshops.

St. Patty’s Comedy Show:  Our show blends live storytelling with super fun improv. Embrace the spirit of the Irish and let the laughter roll like gold at the end of the rainbow! Comedy is for all ages. March 15 at 8:00PM – 9:30PM, Recycled Minds Comedy, 121 E. 34th Street.

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner:  At the Bishop’s House, 2420 Old Penitentiary Road, March 15, 6-8. Tickets are $50/person – entertainment will be provided by John McDade on bagpipes, The Killarney Dancers, and We Wear History.  Life’s Kitchen will be serving us corned beef and cabbage!

COMMITTEE COMMENTARY:

Buildings and Grounds Committee 2025:  This committee manages the care and upkeep of the interior/exterior of the All Saints Church, as well as the over 3 acres of grounds. Once potential projects are identified, then professionals or volunteers are scheduled to begin to work on the projects. If you have a special talent like: decorating, carpentry, electrician, plumbing, flower bed maintenance, cleaning, etc. and like to work on small projects this is a fun place for you. B & G meets each second Tuesday of the month in the parish hall at 6:00 P.M. I will send out an agenda before each meeting, so if you are not able to attend you will still know what is happening. If you want to be on the B & G emailing list, please let me know!  Looking forward to seeing you at church and God bless you all for your work for All Saints. Barb Tool, Junior Warden

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!