The Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost

October 25, 2026


Lord, we have been on a journey.
This week past we have met people and been
to places. We pray that we have left the imprint of
Your love with the people we met.
Refill us anew with Your Holy Spirit.
Amen.

THANKFUL GIVING LETTERS HAVE BEEN MAILED!

This is a reminder that Thankful Giving letters have been mailed this week to each of you
 in preparation for our annual Thankful Giving Event. We will also be sending your Thankful Giving
 cards on or about November 5th for you to bring to the annual in-gathering meeting on November 15th.
 The vestry will provide a light fellowship luncheon for that occasion in our fellowship hall.
Please note that there will be no Saturday service on November 14.


Worship Ministry

Saturday - october 24, 2026


Greeters - Bob Curran
Acolyte/Prayers of the People - Jack Lutz
Lector 1 - 1st Reading & Psalm - Donna Betz
Lector 2 - 2nd Reading - Donna Betz

Vestry Hosts - Mike Hohl

Sunday - Sunday - October 25, 2026


Greeters - Polly Harvey
Acolyte/Prayers of the People - John Cox
Chalice Bearer - Pat Shaha
Lector 1 - 1st Reading & Psalm - Elaine Platt
Lector 2 - 2nd Reading - Linda Welsch

Vestry Hosts - Sue Prendergast & Kevin Nicastro

 Fellowship Hosts:  Donated Treats

Saturday - october 31, 2026


Greeters - Joyce Fritz
Acolyte/Prayers of the People - Donna Betz
Lector 1 - 1st Reading & Psalm - Jeannie Lewis
Lector 2 - 2nd Reading - Jeannie Lewis

Vestry Hosts - TBD

Sunday - november 1, 2026


Greeters - Rea Hanning
Acolyte/Prayers of the People -Kevin NiCastro
Chalice Bearer - Tim Ruane
Lector 1 - 1st Reading & Psalm - Caroline Wolf
Lector 2 - 2nd Reading - Elaine Platt

Vestry Hosts - TBD

 Fellowship Hosts:  Cheryl White

Acolyte Ministry:

If you are looking to be more involved with Church life at ASOD, please consider becoming an acolyte. We are currently looking to add several more acolytes to our group for both Saturday and Sunday services.
Training is easy!

If you would like more information,
please contact Kevin Nicastro, Senior Warden for the details. Email: srwarden@
desertsaints.org. 

Altar Flowers:

We were recently notified by our florist that the cost for weekly floral arrangements for our altar has gone up by 23% as of September 1st. In addition to the increase in price, they are now charging a $10 weekly delivery fee. Each arrangement will now cost us $50. Therefore, we must raise the memorial altar flower donations minimum to $50. As usual, the church does not make any money from these requests. We will monitor this for the remainder of the year and determine if this will be feasible for the church moving forward.  

Altar Guild:
The Altar Guild is a liturgical partner to our clergy, preparing everything necessary for the celebration of the Eucharist and other sacraments. They maintain the altar linens, vessels, and implements kept in the church sacristy and help with seasonal decorations according to the Church calendar, reflecting the holiness and joy of worship. We are currently in need of more members for this important ministry. If you have a few hours a month to assist this vital service or have any questions, please contact Donna Betz (Donna.Betz.asod@
gmail.com) or Kathy Kingsbury. 
ASOD Window Decals:
The car window decals to publicize our wonderful, warm church are in!  Help us evangelize God's presence in the West Valley. One each is available for a household to pick up after service today. If you would like a second one, we are asking for a $5 donation for each to cover the cost.
A big thanks to Eric Siberg for his idea and generous donation for the decals!


For Prayer Requests of our Parishioners
Please call the Church Office with your Request at 623-974-8404


Let Us Pray For Members
Of Our All Saints Family


  • Polly Harvey's daughter for upcoming surgery
  • Emily for health issues
  • Suellen Brady-Nugent for a broken hip
  • Janet for healing prayers
  • Chris Fraze for health issues
  • Barbara Young who is now in Hospice at home
  • Gary & Lori Verhasselt for his cancer battle
  • Mike Lawrence for health issues
  • Matt for cancer issues
  • Maggie for early stages of dementia
  • Shawn & Gene Mirigian for health issues
  • Bob Curran for upcoming surgeries
  • Sears family for healing
  • Guy Shaha for medical concerns
  • Bruce & Pat Strand for healing prayers


  • Teresa Miller for heart issues
  • Ruth Reynoso for health issues
  • Valerie Morgan for foot surgery
  • Jeff McBride for health issues
  • Tommie Crudo for health issues
  • Cara Palmer, daughter of Carol van Raam, for cancer treatment
  • Dan Kellams for health
  • Pat Hofstetter for health issues
  • Bob Curran for peace
  • Mike & Cindy Hohl
  • Bryce Hayes for a critical leg injury
  • Kevin Holman for prostate cancer
  • Pam Magrogan for health issues & upcoming surgery
  • Kimberly Betz-Phelps for liver issues


Pastoral Care and Lay Eucharistic Ministry


Request Forms for pastoral care are now in the chapel and church narthex.
Please fill out, fold, and place in offering plate or give
to a vestry member or Deacon Patrice.
If you or someone you know would like to schedule
a visit for Pastoral Care and/or Lay Eucharistic Ministry
services,  please contact Fr. Harry, Deacon Patrice,
the church office, or tell a Vestry member.


Parish Profile of Donna Betz


 I was raised in Flagstaff and met Dennis, my husband, at Northern Arizona University.
I found All Saints of the Desert in 2014 when searching for a Blessing of the Animals for my cat.
At that point, Dennis and I had been churchless for 15 years, after a falling out with the Roman Catholic Church.
 We found the people at All Saints welcoming, and we came back at Easter 2015.
 We felt the peace of the Holy Spirit. For the first time in my life, I feel at home at my church.
You can often find me serving as acolyte during Saturday service as well as altar guild after,
 or singing in the choir on Sundays.  I also facilitate the Tuesday Night Bible Study and help with the Dispatch.
I love arts and crafts.  I diamond paint, make cards, knit, crochet, and sew to name just a few.


Parish Ministry


Name Badges:

Please request a new name tag by filling out the Membership Form in the Narthex.  If you need replacement tag,  please fill out the short form.


Choir:

Our Choir is off for the Summer recess.  We are praying for God's intervention in finding us a new Music Director.


Lost and Found at Church:

If you have lost anything while at All Saints, call or stop by the office to see if it has been found.  If you describe the item correctly, we'll see if it is in our Lost and Found drawer and it will be cheerfully returned.


Watch our for Scammers!!

Please be aware that no one from All Saints will ever ask you for money or gift cards for our clergy or a special cause via e-mail or text.  Do not respond to any message or e-mail that is sent to you requesting funds, because that is when they get into your computer or phone.  It is a phishing scam.  Protect your security!


Valley View Community Food Bank:

Share the love through our Valley View Community Food Bank Wagon in the Narthex. Your gifts of nonperishable food, plastic shopping bags, spare change, or dollar bills help stock the shelves and support neighbors in need. If you do not have food to donate, any $1 bills placed in the collection plate will be given to the Valley View Community Food Bank. You may also place spare dollars or change in the collection can beside the Food Bank Wagon. Every gift, large or small, helps make a difference.


Commemorative Bricks:

Looking for a unique and special Memorial to honor someone?  Please consider a custom engraved brick to be included with our other memorial bricks around the Church or for you to use at home.  You can view the bricks parishioners have ordered outside the east Church Narthex.  Order forms are in the Narthex and Church Office.  Please contact Steve Meoli at 774-722-2406 with any questions.


Wifi Passwords:

  • Visitors: ASOD-Guests    Password: Luke 14:23
  • Parishioners: ASOD-Parishioners  Password: Acts2:42


BELLEVUE HEIGHTS WOMEN'S MINISTRY PRAYER EVENT

TIME CORRECTION: (OOPS)

Bellevue Heights Church has invited the women of All Saints and their  guest to attend their Women’s Ministry Prayer Event being held in our Parish Hall on Thursday, October 29th. Doors open at 10am for coffee.  The Event begins at 10:30am until 12:30pm.  It is free of charge to the ASOD ladies and guest.   It is a blessed Miracle in our midst! Please RSVP by October 25th, so that they may provide a luncheon for you! Let's support one another by attending this Event.  Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex and the Office.  Deadline is this Sunday.  Join us!




SAVE THE DATE!  DON'T MISS OUT!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR -

 "THE WAY OF LOVE" 
WOMEN'S RETREAT AT ASOD ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 16TH, 9:00AM - 3:00PM

MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW!


THANKSGIVING DINNER IN NOVEMBER WITH THE EVENTS COMMITTEE

There are various ways that you can give of your time and talents and help to make each event a success. The first event will be a thanksgiving dinner in November.
There are sign-up sheets outside the chapel, narthex, and the fellowship hall to join.


NATIVE AMERICAN CONNECTIONS


Please consider donating a new pillow to the Native American Connections rehabilitation and shelter residents.
These new pillows will benefit those who were formerly unhoused or are beginning sobriety wellness.
We will be collecting new bed pillows October 24- October 31.
Please leave pillow donations in the narthex for pickup.
 Thank you, Deacon Patrice


ASOD WINDOW DECALS
 HAVE ARRIVED!

The car window decals to advertise ASOD are in! One each is available for a household to pick up after service today.
 If you would like a second one, we are asking for a $5 donation for each to cover the cost.
A big thanks to Eric Siberg for his idea and generous donation for the decals!


INTERIM MUSIC DIRECTOR


It is with much excitement that we share with you all that we have hired an interim music director!
His name is Joseph Martinez and he comes to us with a bachelor and master’s degree in music
and lots of experience working as an accompanist with churches. He will start his first service
with us on Sunday, October 25, 2026. For the time being, he will play at Sunday services only.
Within a few weeks, he will begin working with the choir. For those of you with voices like angels,
 please consider joining our choir to sing the Lord’s praises!

CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS FOR OUR VETS

This year we have 150 stockings ready to be filled and given to the Vets for Christmas.
We hope to have a pair of socks and a few personal size items, soap, shampoo,
toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, deodorant, lotion, etc. to place in each.
Collection baskets are in the narthex and chapel.
Thank you for helping!


"HELPING HANDS CHURCH CLEANING CREW" VOLUNTEERS NEEDED -
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

       
  •          Wednesday, November 18th from 9:00 - 12:00:  Cleaning the church including the altar area, washing windows inside the sanctuary, vacuuming bench cushions, etc. before the holidays will be . We can use vacuums with attachments or small cushion brushes to clean the pews.
  • Monday, November 23rd from 9:00 - 12:00: Decorating the church before Advent - hang the wreaths and greenery outside the church grounds, decorate trees for Narthex 
and Parish Hall. PLEASE HELP! Contact Loraine Timpson - happylady11@juno.com



Beginning this weekend and continuing through December 50/50 raffle tickets will be on sale
 before and after services on Saturday and Sunday. You may also buy tickets in the office.
 If anyone is interested in helping with the sale of these tickets,
please call the office and let us know. Thank you!


CUSTOM COMMEMORATIVE BRICKS



Looking for a Unique & Special Memorial to honor somebody?
Please consider a custom engraved brick to be included with our other
memorial bricks around the church or for you to use at home!
You can view the bricks parishioners have ordered outside
the east church narthex. Order forms are in the
narthex and church office.
Please contact Steve Meoli, at 774-722-2406 with any questions you have.
Thank you!


ASOD Desert Angels will be collecting donations of cleaning and hygiene products for a refugee family from Burundi during the month of September.


The family consists of a mother, a 20-year-old daughter who is attending GCC and
4 boys ages 19, 16, 15 and 13.
Donations may be dropped off at the chapel, church Narthex or the church office.
 
Please Call or Text Colleen at 602-620-0424 with any questions.
Thank you! Help Our Parish Bless these People with your Generosity!
Blessings were delivered October 6th.  Colleen Ferreter
spearheaded the drive for this refugee family.

  • Dish Soap (large refill jug)
  • Disinfectant Wipes
  • Paper Towels
  • Vinegar
  • All Purpose Bathroom Cleaner
  • Toilet Scrub Brush
  • Dryer Sheets
  • Toothpaste
  • Body Wash
  • Floss
  • Deodorant

  • Liquid dishwasher detergent
  • Tall Kitchen Trash Bags
  • Multi-Surface Spray
  • Paper Plates
  • Plunger
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Toothbrushes
  • Curling Cream (for Afro Hair)
  • Hand Sanitizer (pump)
  • Disposable Razors


  • Dish Soap
  • Sponges
  • Floor Cleaner
  • Toilet Bowl Cleaner
  • Hand Soap (Foam or Liquid)
  • Stain Remover Spray
  • Shampoo (Family Size)
  • Feminine Pads
  • Shaving Cream
  • Nail Clippers