All Saints Parish
A small, Inclusive parish in the Anglican Tradition
Pastor
The Rt. Rev. Rick Donato was ordained an Anglican priest on June 3rd 2017. He is a graduate of New Jersey City University where he earned a BA in History with a concentration in the English Reformation. He has extensive training in preaching and pastoral ministry. Shortly after his ordination, he opted to start a parish, naming it “All Saints” symbolizing that we are All Called to be Saints, regardless of race, gender, socio- economic status, sexual orientation or gender identity, immigration status, age or disability. All Are Welcome at God’s Table! Rick is committed to the concept of radical hospitality and Liberation Theology! On June 8th, 2024, Rick was consecrated as Bishop Coadjutor of the Diocese of the Northeast of The Progressive Episcopal Church.
On November 2nd, 2025 during the All Saints Sunday Mass, he was seated and installed as Diocesan Bishop of The Diocese of the Northeast succeeding our previous Diocesan Bishop she entered into retirement. Bishop Rick was adamant about staying on as pastor of All Saints, and strongly believes that “being a good bishop means remaining a committed pastor.” All Saints Parish is part of the Diocese of the Northeast of The Progressive Episcopal Church (TPECUSA.org)
Priest for Hispanic Ministry
The Rev. Armantina Pelaez serves as our priest for Hispanic ministries. Mother Armantina was ordained to the priesthood on July 26th, 2020. Prior to her ordination, she served as parish warden of her home church, St. Paul’s in Paterson. Mother Armantina is passionate about ministering to all people, especially those who have historically been marginalized, spreading the message of Christ’s love and acceptance to All! In addition to serving in ministry Mother Armantina is a college professor of psychology, as well as a licensed counselor and social worker.
Parish Deacon
The Rev. Deacon Joel Muniz was born and raised in Newark, NJ. Deacon Joel was ordained November 5th 2022, the Weekend of the Feast of All Saints. Deacon Joel serves as Deacon for our parish throughout the year. In addition to his secular job and other pastoral responsibilities, Deacon Joel also serves as Archdeacon for the Diocese of the Northeast of The Progressive Episcopal Church and was installed as Archdeacon on Pentecost Sunday.
Holy Baptism
Here at All Saints, we baptize according to the formula in the Book of Common Prayer, in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. There is no age restriction on baptism, so whether an Infant, an adolescent or an adult, baptism is open to all who have not already been baptized, regardless of age, race, gender, socioeconomic status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or anything else! God does not discriminate and neither will we! In order to schedule a baptism at All Saints, please contact the pastor at least a week In advance! In cases of pastoral emergency, (severe illness, or death bed circumstances) baptism will be done on the spot if requested.
Holy Communion
Here at All Saints We Have an Open Communion Policy! No one will be turned away from God's table! The table belongs to God and God only, and we the clergy are simply servers of the table, Jesus is the Host! As such anyone who in good faith comes forward to receive the sacrament, will never be turned away! Jesus the Host of the table never turned anyone away, neither will we! All Are Welcome at God’s Table!
Holy Matrimony
Holy Matrimony (Marriage) is the Sacramental Rite in which two people come together of their own free will and accord and pledge their love and fidelity to one another in the presence of God, their friends and their family and receive the blessing of God upon their union. Marriage is open to all couples, regardless of race, gender or sexual orientation! All Saints is an open and affirming parish and fully supports marriage equality! God is Love! PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS AND SCHEDULING FOR MARRIAGES OR MARRIAGE RENEWAL SERVICES MUST BE MADE WITH THE PASTOR, AT LEAST 3-6 MONTHS IN ADVANCE!
Ordination of Deacon Joel (November 5th, 2022)
Pastoral Letter -Making Our Church a Place of Refuge and Not a Place of Fear or Hurt-
Formal Statement from our House of Bishops on Equality and Justice for All People! 1/25/25
Official Statement from our House of Bishops on the Crisis our nation faces 4/9/25
Baptism on the Feast of the Ascension
The Rt. Rev. Francesca Fortunato- Retired Diocesan Bishop
Bishop Fortunato is our retired diocesan bishop. Bishop Fortunato served in ministry for over 30 years, starting as a Sunday school teacher at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York. She later went to seminary and was ordained as an interfaith minister beginning her journey in ordained ministry. Several years later her faith journey led her back to sacramental worship and she was ordained first to the transitional diaconate and 6 months later she was ordained a priest. In 2016 she answered God’s call once again and was consecrated to the office of Bishop in the historic episcopate (apostolic succession) serving the Diocese of the Northeast of The Progressive Episcopal Church.
On All Saints Sunday (11/2/25) Bishop Fortunato officially retired as our Diocesan Bishop but will stay on as Bishop Emerita.
The Rt. Rev. Lynn Walker- Clergy Associate
Bishop Lynn is ordained in the Orthodox-Catholic Church of America. She is an ecumenical associate that regularly works with our parish as well as with other parishes in the Anglican/Episcopal tradition in the New York/New Jersey area. Bishop Lynn is retired US military as well as a college professor. She is married and is a grandmother.
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Consecration of our new Diocesan Bishop 6/8/24
Ascension Sunday 2026 Confirmations
Healing Mass
The Last Sunday of each month, we have an ecumenical healing mass at 11:00 am. All are welcome at God’s table!
Who we are...
All Saints is an Open and Affirming parish community in the Anglican tradition and is part of The Diocese of the Northeast of The Progressive Episcopal Church. We Work jointly in fellowship with Bethany Lutheran Church (ELCA). In essentials we have unity, in non essentials we celebrate our diversity! We strongly believe in Christ’s message of radical hospitality and the call to spread the Love of Jesus Christ in all that we say and in all that we do! Our Faith is based on more than what we believe! To truly follow Christ one must do more than simply believe, one must put that faith into action and spread that love to All People! Regardless of your race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, socioeconomic status, immigration status, ability, disability, or even your tradition, you are welcome here!
We Celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion every Sunday at 11:00 am
and every Wednesday at noon!
Holy Communion (The Mass) is our principle form of worship and All are welcome to partake! Jesus never turned anyone away and neither will we! God Loves You, and so do we!
*All Saints is a parish in The Progressive Episcopal Church (TPECUSA.org) working jointly in fellowship with Bethany Lutheran Church a congregation in the ELCA.
We are not under the jurisdictional authority of The Episcopal Church USA.
Our Sunday Eucharist is at 11:00 am
it is celebrated jointly with Bethany Church.
Midweek Eucharist is Wednesday at noon.
All Are Welcome
in God’s House
and at God’sTable!
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262 Joralemon St. Belleville NJ 07109
201-948-5007
