All Saints Episcopal Church Bayside
The Ramsay Report 

Monday, February 8, 2021

On February 7, 2021, All Saints celebrated the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple (observed) or Candlemas with a service online and in-person at 10 a.m.   If you missed yesterday's service, you can just click here.  You can also view/download the bulletin here.  

If your circumstances permit, please continue to keep your pledges up to date. You may do so by mail or online. There is a new and streamlined online giving system. Simply click the donate button on the website or click here.  

Church School Highlights
A new Sunday school episode devoted to Candlemas premiered yesterday too.  You can watch it and all previous episodes here.    

Memorial Spotlight 
We continue to celebrate the generous gifts that have been given to glorify God and to further the ministry of All Saints. Today’s highlight is the pair of Mass Candlesticks on the altar. They were given by Mrs. George Ritchie in 1915.

Liturgical Gifts
The Altar flowers, Sanctuary Lamp and bread and wine of the Eucharist are given by by Shane Abdelnour to the glory of God and in loving memory of Irma Sommer

There is availability for liturgical gifts throughout the year. To offer a thank-offering or memorial, please call the parish office.

This Week at All Saints
Sunday, February 14, 2021
10:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Rite II (In-person and online)


Please don't forget to join us for conversation and fellowship on Zoom (BYOC) immediately following services:   https://zoom.us/j/562246703.

Looking Ahead
Ash Wednesday
February 17, 2021
12:00 Noon In Person and Online
7:30 p.m. In Person Only

Guidelines for In-person Services
Those that plan on attending in-person Sunday services, you must pre-register by calling the church office (718-229-5631) by the Friday before. Please do not text, e-mail, or call Fr. Byrne’s mobile phone. For it to work, we have to have one centralized method of tracking attendance.  Diocesan regulations mandate a maximum of 25 people in the service.

In addition to the earlier reminder, one other thing the Bishop is asking of all of us is to be aware of the "hot zones" and if you are living in one of those orange or red zones to refrain from coming to church. To see the latest status of your location, visit this website: https://covidhotspotlookup.health.ny.gov/#/home. 

We are doing everything correctly here, and will remain in live/online mode as long as possible.  Thank you for caring for each other by hanging in with the restrictions. 


Pre-orders for DVDs of the pageant will be available for sale in the narthex or by calling the parish office. As we must cover production costs, we ask that orders be pre-paid. DVDs are $15.00. Proceeds will benefit the Church School.


The Bottom of the Barrel
...is not something we want to see. As your circumstances permit, please continue to bring food for the food pantry. Food insecurity is a growing concern for many people right now.  

Mother Karen (the new rector at Grace) shared with the Deanery clergy that demand at the food pantry is way up. All Saints has been a generous supplier, and hope we can continue to be.  

Show your parish pride with “Church Merch,” “Sacred Swag” or whatever you call a great collection of custom T-shirts, drink-ware, and more available at the All Saints Shop! Visit via our website. Each item you buy helps to fund our mission and ministry.  



The Ramsay Report is also looking for breaking news!  Have updates or information to share with the congregation, please email it to Stephanie.tonnesen@gmail.com.  Please put Ramsay Report News in the subject line.  Thanks! 

Have a wonderful week!