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October 2018

Who are your people?

People who live in the Deep South have not so subtle ways of figuring out your true identity. There are

the thinly veiled and loaded questions to be asked such as: Who’s your momma or who are your people?

Now you might not give it a whole lot of thought but the answer to either of those questions can either

open doors that will welcome you with open arms or they will cause those same doors to be slammed shut

in your face. So carefully consider your answers and do tread lightly.

The truth is that it is part of the human condition to try and identify which one of the many “tribes” to

which you might belong. This time of year, more often it is expressed passionately by which SEC school you

cheer for during football season. I mention the SEC because we all know that nobody else plays real football

outside of the SEC.

Some of us will sing Rocky Top. Others like to sing Hey Fighting Tigers. Of course, it seems that

almost everyone else roots against Alabama. So point in fact, which SEC team that you say is your team re-

ally does say quite a bit about you.

On Sunday the 23rd of September, I will be traveling along with 22 other people from All Saints’

Church over to Ireland for a spiritual pilgrimage. For me part of this is about reconnecting with my people.

For my last birthday my children gave me a DNA test kit. According to 23 and Me, I am 56% Irish/English.

It turns out that the Irish are my people. Of course I’ve known this for years. My paternal grandfather and

my namesake, used to revel in sharing stories about my Irish heritage with me.

On another level, part of this trip will be about reconnecting with how St. Patrick, the patron saint of

Ireland, brought the Christian faith to the Irish people and how it gracefully merged with Celtic spirituality.

The Celtic Christians are also my people.

There is something that resonates inside my soul whenever I’m in Ireland. There is something deep

within me that connects with my Christian faith when I am walking among the ancient Irish ruins. I’m look-

ing forward to going back to St. John’s Church in Tralee where I spent my last sabbatical discerning where

God was leading me next. As it turns out, I was led by God to Morristown, TN.

Now, a year and a half later, it seems that my new people are mountain people. They love the color

orange. They also love the great outdoors. My new people have big hearts and they have found room for

someone like me who was once a stranger to be able to find a new home far from the swamps and bayous.

I’m also thankful that my new people are willing to tolerate my occasional wearing of purple and gold.

Peace, Mark+

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Fall is in the Air

Fall is officially upon us. Or is it Autumn? I tend to get those two seasons jumbled together!

While Lin and I loved our time in Florida, having both been raised in the Great State of Ohio, we tended to miss the change of seasons. The changing of the color of the leaves, the dropping of the leaves, the raking of the leaves……. As usual, I digress, but there is something special about Fall/Autumn. The air smells different, retirees can sleep later due to sunrise not awakening us, and it is time to get the gardens set up for the coming winter.

Weather permitting, by the time you read this the Bar-B-Que sauce will be made and gently “aging” in the five-gallon containers. Why is this important? Because it means barbeque is right around the corner. And it does take a Village to raise a barbeque. Talk about giving of one’s Time, Talents, and Treasures. Without all the volunteers’ assistance, we could never have such a successful fund raiser for our wonderful church.

Not to imply that it only takes a Village to raise a barbeque. Just look at all the folks involved in the wonderful Outreach programs that our church has generated. It is truly a great time to be one of All Saints’!

Then before we know it, the Bishop will be here for All Saints’ Sunday celebration and confirmation/baptism. What a joyous occasion that will be!

And yet, there is the big question remaining in the Fall of 2018... will the Vols win another football game? I am hopeful since Charlotte is left on the schedule.

Bill Mitrik

Sr. Warden

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From the Junior Warden

The first coat of paint is on the West side doors and railing. A second coat

should be completed next week. A BIG THANKS to Wayne Stambaugh and Zack

Sawyer for taking on this project. When these are completed we plan to move on to

the doors on the Church Street side. Volunteers are needed and welcomed to com-

plete this painting project. Please see the Jr. Warden if you can help.

The new security system is installed, and new FOBS are being distributed. We

should go live Friday, October 5. See Lynne Ann if you have been assigned one and

have not picked it up yet.

Over the next few weeks Comer Electric should begin replacing lights in the

downstairs hallways, Father Mark’s office, Lynne Ann’s office, and the Undercroft.

Most of the fixtures are in, but we are still waiting on some. Todd with Comer

Electric will be in touch with me with an installation schedule.

Plans for remolding the Undercroft meeting area. We need to plan a work

scheduled based on several factors.

• When are the cabinets and other supplies available.

• Volunteers workers for the tear out and demolition for the area.

• Paint and other materials needed for the area.

• Volunteers for painting and prepping the area for new cabinets and counter tops.

• Installation of cabinets and counter tops, etc.

•

There will be more to follow in the next weeks once we have a more definite schedule.

If anyone is interested in helping on any phase of this project, please contact Bob Har-

mon or Henry Selby.

Bob Harmon

Jr. Warden

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October is here and I am wondering what happened to September. I do know that in September Bingo

reached a new milestone. Seventy-seven friends from Morristown Housing Authority came by for a BBQ lunch

and Bingo. Could the reason so many showed up be because Marylou Mauney was not there? We will

probably never know. But this I do know - Bingo will be on the third Wednesday in October. The reason for

that is BBQ. So instead of being on October 10th the second Wednesday it will be October 17th the third

Wednesday. All Saints’ Men will be donating the prizes for this Bingo.

The loose offering for the 2nd Sunday in October will go to Bingo. This will help with food, gift cards and

operational cost like plates and napkins etc. So please give as you can on Sunday October 14th.

The Outreach committee will be providing pizza and drinks for the BBQ workers and folks from our community

who’ve become regulars at our Agape dinners. This will be on October 10th and depending on how the

remodeling is going in the undercroft, could be in the parish hall or the undercroft. Look for more information

about the location in the Sunday bulletin.

Food on Foot bags will be filled at the October 3rd and October 17th Agape dinners. Distribution will be on

October 27th at the Food on Foot location at 1 Berkline Drive in Morristown.

Thanks to all that donated to Oasis Coffee Ministries – the total for them was $276.00. If you missed a chance

to donate money there is a box in the narthex with a list of items Oasis needs continually. Just drop them off in

the box and Outreach will deliver them.

The Men of All Saints’ recently went out to Doc Rooney’s and did some weed-eating, and brush, clean up. He is

so very thankful for the help. The Boy Scouts have done a lot of work out there also. Later in the fall the Men

will take him some firewood and kindling.

Outreach will be meeting on October 16th in the parish hall for dessert and a brief business meeting. We will

meet at 6pm, so if after your dinner you would like some dessert you know where to go.

Larry McGowan – Vestry Liaison

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Have you seen those folks gathering in the corner of the

Parish Hall near a sign proclaiming “Table Talk”? This is the

Sunday morning activity for adults brought to you by the

Adult Education Committee! Each week (except on breakfast

Sundays and other obvious conflicts) the group gathers to

discuss issues that divide rather than reconcile. The discus

sion is driven by a book or other material that helps us listen

to each other, to hear voices other than our own, and to find

and appreciate each person’s role in the Body of Christ.

How do you sign up? You don’t! Just grab your coffee and pull up a chair.

It’s great fun . . . and is a splendid opportunity to stretch your mind and spirit.

Oh, and don’t forget that each Wednesday morning at 10:00 we offer Bible

Study. That night at 5:30 we have a great dinner followed by a short! program

at Agape.

All are welcome!

Henry Selby, Adult Ed Vestry Liaison

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October 2018 All Saints’ School

The School Year is in full swing at ASES! We are gearing up for our Annual Fall Auction to be held Saturday, October 27 in the Dean Coffman Activity Center at 7 p.m. This theme this year is "Eat, Drink, and Be Giving." We look forward to a delightful evening and hope to see many members of ASEC there! Volleyball season draws to a close this month, and basketball season begins, as does cheerleading. Our students have been busy practicing their skills! We look forward to one of the most favorite chapel services of the year: The Annual Blessing of the Animal to be held on Friday, October 5 in the school courtyard. Although It is hard to believe, the first Nine Weeks will draw to a close on Wednesday, October 10. Time really DOES go fast when you're having fun!!! UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER: Monday, October 1: September Students of the Month announced

Friday, October 5: Blessing of the Animals

Monday-Tuesday October 8-9: Fall Break

Wednesday, October 10: 1st Nine Weeks ends

Monday, October 15: Pre-K starts attending chapel, Hot Dog day provided by ASEC

Monday, October 15- Friday, October 19: Spirit Week

Friday, October 19: Report Cards Issued

Monday, October 22: 1st Nine Weeks Honors Chapel

Tuesday, October 23: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3-6 pm

Friday, October 26: No Friday Chapel

Saturday, October 27: Annual School Auction at ASES: "Eat, Drink and be Giving"

Wednesday, October 31: Free Dress Day (Students may dress-up for Halloween as long as cos-

tumes are not scary or inappropriate).

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Join us for Lasagna Night

Ciao, y’all! It’s time once again to unleash your inner Italian!

Come and enjoy a delicious lasagna dinner, bread, salad, drink, and dessert!

PLUS entertainment – you never know who will show!

Adults - $15 Children 12 and under - $10 Family Maximum - $50

When: Saturday, November 3rd at 6 PM

Where: All Saints’ Episcopal Church Parish Hall

Proceeds will benefit the Roof Replacement Fund.

Tickets are now available and may be purchased from any Vestry member!

You can also call the church office for ticket reservations.

Our youth have started their spiritually fun year with kayaking trip down the Nolichucky River organized by the Neill family.

Youth Schedule for October 2018:

Youth Gathering on Sundays 9:45am to 10:30am in Youth Room

Doggie Bone Sale during Fall BBQ

Oct. 15 - BBQ Nachos & Bake Sale Saturday during BBQ sales

Oct. 27 - 11am to 12:30pm at Food on Foot food bag distribution

Thank you Parish Family for all your donations to our youth’s walk-a-thon in September!

October 2018 Page 8

DOC'S SCOUT NEWS

Our Scout Troop 197 had a fun and very productive month. We went camping at Doc Rooney’s farm, have started cooking merit badge classes under the direction of Henry Selby, and found and purchased a trailer. Dallan and Nate also completed their First Class Rank. We are looking forward to the first weekend in October when all the troops from Cherokee District will have our Fall Camporee out at Doc’s Farm.

Thank you Parish Family for all your support!

Happy 93rd to Doc Rooney!!!

Confirmation Classes will begin on Sunday October 7. Led by Father Mark,

the classes will be held downstairs in the Memorial Lounge

(Room 110-111)

The Bishop will be with us on November 4.

October 2018 Page 9

Birthdays & Anniversaries

02 Brian Fuhr, Annie & Garrett

Turner*

03 Alyssa Chiappetta

07 Mark Joyce

08 Anne Armstrong, Skeet Jones,

Sheree & Michael Cardone*

09 Heidi Sexton, David Garrett

10 Louise Joyce

12 Bill Pritchard

14 Trevor Murphy, Earl Hall

15 Dennis Larkin, Jack Yates

18 Julielle Hamblen

20 Joe Hice, Charleen & Steve

Julson*

21 Caleb Anderson

25 Susie Carter, Lin Mitrik

27 Robert Young

29 Denver Rhodes

*Anniversary

If your name does not appear in the appropriate month, please call the church office.

Sylvia Hinsley; Whitney McGowan; Audrey Schwalb Mayer; Sherri Mauk; Lin Mitrik; Mary Zabrosky; Rachel Lepree; Hayden Fugate; Bill Auton; Cynthia Lawrence; Ruth Frederick; Rob Holiway; Michael Cardone; Asilee Nelson, grandmother of Collis Nelson; Kenneth Dyer; Keith Auker; Peggy Blanchard Hunt; Linda Hanson; Jamia Blazer; Nancy Little; Linda Haas; Anthony Bryant; Wanda Neal; Suzanne Terry; Alice Westmoreland

Those in the Armed Forces & First Respond-

ers: Sarah Casey; John Minarik; Jacob Fred-

erick; Austin & Luke Whitelaw; Gryfin

Broyles; John Kortz

Sunday, October7

8:45AM Parish Hall

October 2018 Page 10 WHO & WHAT

If unable to serve, please find your own replacement and notify church office.

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

3:00 PM Purkey

Music 7:00 PM Scout

Troop 197

2

3:00 PM Purkey

Music 8:00 PM AA

3

10:00 AM Bible Study 3:00 PM Purkey Music 5:30 PM Simple Supper 6:00 PM Program 7:00 PM Parish Choir

4

12:00 PM ALANON 4:00 PM Purkey Music 5:30 PM Aftercare 6:00 PM Life after Loss 7:00 PM NA /NAR-ANON

5

3:00 PM Purkey

Music 8:00 PM

AA/ALANON

6

12:30 PM Purkey

Music 8:00 PM NA

7 8:00 AM HE I

8:45 AM Parish Breakfast 9:15 AM Little Movers &

Shakers & Youth Music 9:15 AM SS Adults & Youth 9:30 AM SS Children 10:30 AM HE Rite II 8:00 PM NA /NAR-ANON

8 3:00 PM Purkey Music

7:00 PM Scout

Troop 197


6:00 PM Youth

Advisory Board 8:00 PM AA

10 10:00 AM Bible Study

3:00 PM Purkey Music 5:30 PM Simple Supper 6:00 PM Agape Program 7:00 PM Parish Choir

11 8:30 AM Coffee Call

12:00 PM ALANON 12:00 PM ASES Exec 4:00 PM Purkey Music 5:30 PM Aftercare 6:00 PM Life after Loss 7:00 PM NA /NAR-ANON


8:00 PM

AA/ALANON


1:00 PM Ridges of

Recovery 8:00 PM NA

14 8:00 AM HE I

9:15 AM Little Movers &

Shakers & Youth Music 9:15 AM SS Adults & Youth 9:30 AM SS Children 10:30 AM HE Rite II 8:00 PM NA 8:00 PM NAR-ANON

15 12:00 PM Church provides Lunch at ASES

12:00 PM Finance

Committee 3:00 PM Purkey

Music 7:00 PM Scout

Troop 197


8:00 PM AA


3:00 PM Purkey Music 5:30 PM Simple Supper 6:00 PM Agape Program 6:00 PM Bad Girls Book

Club 7:00 PM Parish Choir


12:00 PM ALANON 12:00 PM ASES Board 4:00 PM Purkey Music 4:30 PM ADK Teachers 5:30 PM Aftercare 6:00 PM Life after Loss 6:00 PM Vestry 7:00 PM NA /NAR-ANON


8:00 PM

AA/ALANON


8:00 PM NA

21 8:00 AM HE I

9:15 AM Little Movers &


22

3:00 PM Purkey Music

7:00 PM Scout

Troop 197


8:00 PM AA




12:00 PM ALANON 4:00 PM Purkey Music 5:30 PM Aftercare 6:00 PM Grief Support 6:00 PM Life after Loss 6:00 PM Wisemen 7:00 PM NA /NAR-ANON


8:00 PM

AA/ALANON

27 ASEC Distribu-tion Day at Food on Foot

12:30 PM Purkey

Music 8:00 PM NA

28 Clergy Conference

8:00 AM HE I 9:15 AM Little Movers &


29 Clergy Conf

3:00 PM Purkey

Music 7:00 PM Scout

Troop 197

30 Clergy Conf

3:00 PM Purkey

Music 8:00 PM AA




12:00 PM ALANON 4:00 PM Purkey Music 5:30 PM Aftercare 6:00 PM Life after Loss 7:00 PM NA /NAR-ANON

2

3:00 PM Purkey Music

8:00 PM

AA/ALANON

3

12:30 PM Purkey

Music 6:00 PM Lasagna

Dinner 8:00 PM NA

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1. It’s BBQ time in East Tennessee.

2. Join your fellow parishioners in feeding the Lord’s flock in Morristown.

3. Tents go up and meat goes on Thursday October 11th.

4. Slaw and beans are made and packed.

5. Sales start Friday morning and the miracle of the pound packs and rolls occurs.

6. Hundreds of corporate orders get filled.

7. More meat goes on Friday afternoon and we do it again on Saturday.

8. Make sure your family, friends, and neighbors come early so they don’t miss out.

9. We need you to sign up. Sign up more than once. Try a different job this year.

10. Food is ministry.

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