May 2, 2026

Good News from All Souls – 05/02/2026

Jerry Schearer Good News

This week's newsletter and bulletin

Weekly News & Bulletin

Edition for May 2, 2026

Sunday: 5th Sunday of Easter

Reverent Silence before Mass

Approximately 10-15 minutes before mass, we light the altar candles. This marks a time for silent reflection, prayer, and meditation—a moment to center ourselves in God’s presence, open our hearts and minds to His word, and prepare to receive the Eucharist. You may also choose to pray for the requests on our weekly Prayer Request list below. If our musician is playing a prelude, take a moment to enjoy the beauty of the music.

While we cherish seeing our All Souls family each week, we kindly ask that once the candles are lit, conversations be reserved for after the service or during fellowship hour. A quiet greeting, wave hello, or hug is always OK, but please do not disturb others who may be praying or reflecting.

Please remember to silence your cell phones before entering the chapel.

Berks Coalition for Youth Homelessness

For the month of May, we will be collecting tissue packs and child’s sippy cups. There will be a box in the vestibule where you can place the items. If you have any questions, please see any board member.

(if you have combs/brushes from April, we are still collecting)

Mother’s Day Names

There is a list at the attendance book for names for Mother’s Day. Please write the person you are honoring/remembering and those names will be included in our bulletin for Mother’s Day.

Our next potluck will be Saturday, May 16th from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM downstairs in the Pine Room. Please join us and bring your favorite dish to share. Our potlucks are always a joyful evening full of good conversation, great food and wonderful friends!

Prayer before service: 10-15 minutes before mass, we ask for silent reverence and prayer in the Chapel. Thank you.

Sunday, May 3

12 pm -Mass

Sunday, May 10

12 pm -Mass

Fellowship After (A-P)

Saturday, May 16

6 pm – Potluck

Pine Room

Sunday, May 17

12 pm -Mass

Board Meeting after mass

Sunday, May 24

12 pm -Mass

Fellowship After (Q-Z)

Sunday, May 31

12 pm -Mass

Friday, June 5

7:30 pm – Chapel

Eucharistic Adoration

Sunday, June 14

12 pm -Mass

Sunday, June 21

12 pm -Mass

Fellowship After (A-P)

Sunday, June 14 – OUTDOOR PRIDE SERVICE

Sunday, July 19 – Berks Pride Festival/Volunteers Needed for All Souls Booth!

Wednesday, August 26

7:00 pm

Bobby Jo Valentine Concert

Organist/Pianist Needed

Mark and Preston have both moved out of the area, John and Chris are busy with their own Sunday commitments this summer, so we are looking for another musician to fill in the gap in our schedule for 1-4 Sundays this summer. If you know a musician who might be able and willing, please let Jerry know.

(Currently seeking coverage for May 10, June 14, 21, and July 12.)

Worship This Week

Helping with mass:

Ministers – ALL ARE MINISTERS

Celebrant – Rev. Henry Pruski

This Sunday, 5/3/26

Lay Assistant – Kent

Music – Sophie

Reader – Donna

Greeter – Kevin/John

Sunday, 5/10/26

Lay Assistant – Kent

Music – Sophie

Reader – Donna

Greeter – Robert

Hospitality – Darryl

Rota May-August 2026

Resources and Links to help you prepare for worship this week:

This Week’s Bulletin

Readings for this week

First Reading: Acts 26:1-7

Responsorial: Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19

Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:4-9

Gospel: John 14:1-12

Prayer Requests

Music for the Week: He is Risen – Easter Hymns

Question of the week:

What can I do this week to know Jesus better, to serve those who are overlooked and to prepare my spiritual home?

Spiritual Communion Prayer for remote participation

Our services are streamed live on YouTube or can be viewed later at any time.

CLICK HERE: All Souls ECC – YouTube

Link to this week’s Mass/YouTube Live

Visit our Facebook

Weekly Franciscan Reflection

1st Friday of each month

Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel at 7:30 pm

Click below to open this week’s reflection.

Franciscan charism

Tithe, offering, and special events payment via Zelle, Venmo or PayPal:

If you would like to give electronically, please feel free to use our All Souls Zelle, Venmo, PayPal or Zelle. Zelle is preferred as there are no fees, but either service is fine.

Zelle: look up our account using our email: allsoulsecc@gmail.com. (It will list name of our treasurer, Jerry Schearer, but it will go directly to All Souls account.)
venmo: @AllSoulsECC
PayPal: use the QR code to the right.

In the notes please indicate what the payment is for. Thank you for your continued support of All Souls and its ministries.