Disciples Glorifying Christ & Serving Others
All Saints’ Episcopal Parish Ninth & Dolores, Carmel-by-the-Sea
Epiphany
the season of
ourRector’s Message
The Patter January 2013 www.allsaintscarmel.org
The star announcing the birth of the Christ Child shines throughout the season of Epiphany. We witness the power of God in the life of Jesus, and see the glory of the only Son of God manifest in many Gospel stories, until, finally, we are dazzled on the Mount of Transfiguration.
from a church congregation into a parish with several missions. Like the wise ones, they looked toward God’s horizon and moved beyond their new home, to establish St. Mathias, St. Dunstan’s, a school, a campground and outdoor chapel, Epiphany, and more. We continued to follow that same star last year, We spent much of the past centennial with the creation of the Center for year looking back at the light of Christ Christian Transformation. shining in our history. This gave us many opportunities to give thanks To help members look upward to for the saints who preceded us. Our the horizon of God’s purpose, the heritage shines brightly indeed. vestry is creating a Parish Mission Council, so that the church and its One of the striking qualities of our five missions can discover ways to spiritual forebears was how they support each other and to share followed the star of God’s inspiration. resources. Facing outward as a parish, This is especially true during the we also look beyond ourselves to the seasons of our history that seem to world for which the Son of God was best define who we are. For instance, born in Bethlehem. earlier members left the original comfortable church building and We rejoice that the light of Christ made a new home here, at Dolores radiates in the heartfelt welcome and Ninth, in a structure that was visitors and new members experience uniquely beautiful and a little daring. among us. The light of Christ shines into our surrounding region as we As the magi were profoundly changed offer classes and conferences that by their journey and devotions before are equally open to members of the the infant savior, so our spiritual church, to our missions, and to nonpredecessors were transformed Our Rector's Message - Continued on Page 11
Contents ourRector’s Message................1 ourWorship..............................4 ourCommunity........................5 ourDiscipleship........................6 ourStewardship.......................7 ourOutreach..........................10
ourUpcoming Events.............10 ourYouth Ministry.................12 theBusiness of the Vestry .....13 theTreasurer's Desk .............13 ourMission and Vision..........16
Other Highlights p8,9 Calendar of Events p2 Music at All Saints' Concert p7 2013 Pledge Card