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GraceNotes
The pulse of Grace Episcopal Church
3.16.12
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Parish Calendar
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 Prayer Group
now meets Tuesdays
12:10 p.m., Chapel
Prayers are offered up in
both English and Spanish.
Open to all
Tuesdays in Lent
Celtic Eucharist
6:15 p.m., Chapel
Saturday March 24
Grace Presents
Join flutist, Margaret Luke and UW-Platteville's Rountree Ensemble
Noon, Nave
If you are planning a formal or informal meeting or event using any space at Grace, please contact: togracechurch@gmail.com so we can be sure the space is available and reserved.
Did we miss your birthday? Has your address, e-mail, or phone number changed? Please contact the church office to keep us up to date at 255-5147 or via email
togracechurch@gmail.com
If you are in need of pastoral care or would like to add yourself or someone in need to the Prayer List, please contact either Father Jonathan at togracechurchrector@gmail.com or Deacon Carol Smith at csmith@carthage.edu or by calling the church office.
If you are interested in providing pastoral care for others, please contact Darby Puglielli at PCatGrace@gmail.com
If you would like to try your hand at writing the Prayers of the People for the 10 a.m. service, please e-mail togracechurch@gmail.com and we will send you writing tips and guidelines.
Greens at the Altar
for this week
are given to the Glory of God
and in loving memory of Ronald M. Smith, George S. & Katharine N. Bryan,
Rosa Bryan Lumpkin and Henry Lumpkin. - Helen Bryan Smith
 So far we've only received three...
Easter Flower Donations
On Easter, a bank of lilies is placed along the choir screen and fresh lilies adorn the processional crosses. If you would like to help provide for these decorations, please complete this form and return it along with your check in either the offering plate or by mail to the church office. To ensure your memorial or thanksgiving is listed in the Easter bulletin, please remit your donation no later than Palm Sunday, April 1.
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Would you like to become a member of Grace? Are you interested in learning more about the Episcopal faith tradition? Please contact Fr. Jonathan at togracechurchrector@gmail.com
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Joys and Concerns
| We pray for Tim Wilson, Lorie Ziebell, Marcia Kurtenacker, Clara Brunner, Jenni Gibson, Ann Palmenberg, Edward Gebelein, the Seep family, Marian Ketrick, Sabine Lobitz, Glenys Hampson, Manami Terrien, Gertrude Waigumbulizi, David, Noemi Mendoza, Raul Vazquez Navarrete.
We pray for our homeboundMary Nason, Katie Binger, Genevieve Jackson, Jeannine Denning, Carole Jo Drives, Anne Hausner, Jean Maas, Eve Street, and Charles Ambrosavage.
For the souls of
the faithful departed
For those who grieveFor the homeless in our midst
For the Hispanic
Ministry at Grace
Happy Birthday to: 3/16
Ruth Sanderson 3/17
Melba Jesudason
Gail Korb 3/21
Susan Webster 3/22 Mary Pat Barnett - Lewis
Gwen JeSchonek
Charlie Morgan
3/24
Carol Carlson
Nellie Laughlin
3/25
Eve Street
3/26
Carmen Esterrich
Max Harris
A Blessed Anniversary to:
3/21
Jim and Meta Osen
3/26
Evelyn and Paul Thompson
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Worship and Fellowship
| March 18
The Fourth Sunday in Lent
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
9:40 a.m. Family Gathering Time
10 a.m. Godly Play
10 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
11:15 a.m. Haiti Project presentation during Coffee Hour, Guild Hall
Noon Worship (In Spanish) 5 p.m. Holy Eucharist, St. Francis House Campus Ministry @ Grace This and That
- Madison Episcopal churches have united to form a Madison Episcopal Facebook page. This will be a one-stop place for all events, offerings, workshops, you-name-it, Episcopal in the Madison area. You don't need a Facebook account to view the page. If you do have an account, please join the group so you can be sure to stay in the loop of this wonderful community-building resource. See it here.
- Food is often stored in the kitchen by Grace Groups for later use. Please do not use any food found in the kitchen that is not marked "free to use" as you just might throw off a carefully orchestrated plan and upset the balance of the universe. That would be bad.
- Oscar Rozo will be ordained to the transitional diaconate on April 21 at St. Paul's Milwaukee. More details forthcoming in the next edition of GraceNotes. On April 22, Oscar will be participating in services at Grace, preaching and serving at the altar at 8:00 and at a joint service with the Hispanic congregation at 10:00. We invite contributions toward an ordination gift for him. Please write "Oscar Rozo" on your envelope or in the memo line of your check. As this is simply a combined effort to pool our funds to purchase him a gift, such as a stole, contributions are not tax deductible, but a wonderful opportunity to show him how much we care and wish him well.
March 25
The Fifth Sunday in Lent 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite I) 9:40 a.m. Family Gathering Time 10 a.m. Godly Play 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
11:15 a.m. Coffee Hour with Neil Radtke, Companion Diocese of Tanzania
Noon Worship (In Spanish) 5 p.m. Holy Eucharist, St. Francis House Campus Ministry @ Grace
Outer Loop Construction has begun
N. Fairchild (from Mifflin to W. Washington Ave) will be closed from March 12 to April 20. S. Fairchild (from W. Wash to S. Hamilton) will be closed from April 20 to June 29. In addition, W. Washington Ave. will be one lane of traffic inbound from Henry to Carroll from March 12 to April 20.
While access to our alley will be preserved throughout the process, the construction will disrupt parking, deliveries, and access. Sidewalks and crosswalks will be maintained for the duration of the project. Handicap parking will be available on Carroll Street. Remember that we offer parking vouchers for the Overture Center ramp. Please see a member of the Usher's Guild.
If you have any questions about this, please contact me or a staff member.
- Fr. Jonathan Outer Loop Construction Map  | |
Photo by Kenn JeShonek Photographic Creations
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Congratulations to Steve Smith & Soprano Rachel Holmes for an Outstanding Performance! Those who attended the March 3rd Grace Presents concert could not stop talking about how wonderful the experience was. We even had someone post their appreciation on our Grace Facebook wall! Thank you to everyone who worked to organize this concert and thank you to Steve and Rachel for all your efforts practicing and preparing - they were well worth it! |
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Fabulous Formation
| Adult Formation Continues "In the Shoes of..."
March 18 = "In the Shoes of...the Haiti Project"
During Coffee Hour Haiti Project volunteers will share a slide show and be available to answer questions about the program. As always, Haiti Project goods will be available for sale.
Mar 25 Neil Radtke, Guest Speaker - "In the Shoes of...Our Companion Diocese"
Apr 1 No forum - Palm Sunday
Apr 8 No forum - Easter
Apr 15 John Francis, Guest Speaker - "In the Shoes of...No Impact Man," Part 1
Apr 22 "In the Shoes of...No Impact Man," Part 2
Explorers Meeting this Sunday, March 18
St. Dunstan's, 6:30 p.m.
Are you seeking an opportunity to explore our journeys as Anglican Christians with other members of the faith community? If so, the monthly gathering of St. Dunstan's Explorers may be for you. We meet from 6:30-8:00 p.m. for a simple potluck supper and fellowship, reflection, and conversation. The gathering provides participants a forum in which to raise questions and address topics at our spiritual and theological "cutting edges" in a supportive and non-judgmental setting. Please join us. This month's topic is the Anglican Communion, looking especially at the roots of current conflicts and the role of the African Anglican churches. Rev. Miranda will share from her research as an anthropologist before attending seminary.
Calling all Plastic Eggs!
Happening Reunion set for May 19
HAPPENING has been a long running program in our diocese that has helped shape and form the spiritual life of youth. With all programs it is good to take time to look at our successes and areas that need work. On May 19th, a HAPPENING Reunion will be held at St. Aidan's in Hartford from 9am to 4pm. This event is for ANYONE who has ever been part of the HAPPENING program. This means elders, adults, young adults, and youth from any HAPPENING event ever held in ourdiocese.
We will have time to meet up with old and new friends along with visioning for the future of HAPPENING. We will provide snacks and lunch. The cost is $15. Registration deadline is April 8th. You can register here: http://www.diomil.org/christian-formation/youth
If you have any questions, please email or call me.
Blessings!
Kate McKey
Youth and Camp Coordinator
Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee
(414) 272-3028
McKey@diomil.org
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Grace in Lent
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Check out our new Holy Week website!
www.madisonepiscopal.org
Madison-area Episcopal churches have come together to create a special website encompassing local worship services and offerings throughout Lent and Holy Week. Having a combined online presence is a great way for people near and far to discover ways in which they can become a part of the Madison Episcopal community.
Outreach Lenten Series Continues this Sunday
with a look at the Haiti Project
"From the Capitol Square to the World" This Lenten season, Grace is highlighting a different outreach mission each week during our 10 a.m. service and Coffee Hour Fellowship time. This week's reflection takes a look at Episcopal Relief and Development's Haiti Project - a project designed with global outreach in mind. Discover the challenges and joys of ministering in a corner of the world where even the smallest of amenities is never taken for granted. Celtic Eucharist offers time for Reflection Tuesdays during Lent - through March 27 6:15 p.m., Chapel
Join us as we celebrate a contemplative
Eucharist in the tradition of Celtic Christianity. FOUNDATIONS of LAY PASTORAL CARE:
Exploring Your Spiritual Life and Calling
Saturday, March 17
8:30a.m. - 12:30 p.m. St. Luke's 4011 Major Ave., Madison, WI
8:30 Registration and breakfast
9:00 Morning Prayer with Holy Communion
9:45 Theology of Pastoral Care.......Rev. Paula Harris, Rector, St. Luke's
10:30 Benedictine Spirituality & Pastoral Care....Judy Nolde, Benedictine Oblate
11:15 Refreshment Break & Fellowship
11:30 Coping with Grief and Loss...Rev. Dean Hekel, Chaplain, UW Vet Hospital
12:15 Community of Hope Intro.....Madison Area Community of Hope Leaders
Carol Smith, Clifford Perkins, Kara Pagano, Diane Brown
12:30 Closing Prayer, participants are encouraged to go to lunch together
Cost is $15 per person, pay on site. Includes breakfast, beverages, snack, and training materials. RSVP to Diane Brown at 608-444-6707 or diane@floods.org to register. Feel free to contact Kara Pagano or Carol Smith with questions.
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Grace Groups
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A New Season in the Grace Garden
After many faithful years of tending to bulbs and weeds, long-time Grace Garden Group Chair, Jane Henning has rightfully earned a rest.
The gardens of Grace are now in need a few new hands to organize their seasonal transformations. Grace member, Mary Ann Germanson, is leading the search for a handful of people who would be willing to become a part of a seasonal management team of all things green and growing at Grace.
"I thought it might be a good idea to have several people fill the role of Garden Chair. Once a basic plan is in place, each person could take on the tasks of one particular season at Grace, so that no one person would be expected to handle coordinating an entire year," notes Germanson.
If you have a passion for digging in the dirt, whether you are a seasoned gardener or simply someone interested in doing what it takes to keep the gardens beautiful, please contact Mary Ann at germm@tds.net or 216-9068.
This opportunity is especially perfect for urbanites lacking greenspace of their own.
Grace Presents
There's no better way to usher in spring than with the sounds of Bach, Bizet's "Carmen," and a world premiere for clarinet, flute, and piano by George Shocker. Join flutist, Margaret Luke
& UW-Platteville's Rountree Ensemble Saturday March 24 12-1 p.m. | Free Grace Episcopal Church on the Capitol Square
Take a walk around the square and be transported by the sights and sounds of Springtime in Madison! _______________________________
Upcoming Dates in the Grace Presents Spring Series... April 28, 2012 | 12.-1 p.m. | Free The Mifflin String Quartet in a dynamic and exotic program of
Beethoven and Dohnanyi.
*Note a date change:
May 19, 2012 | 12-1 p.m. | Free In a return engagement, Navan, the visionary quartet of traditional Celtic singers, offers everything from shimmering Irish lullabies to spine-chilling Breton laments, performing exclusively in the native tongues of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany and the Isle of Man. Thank you for supporting the arts in Madison through your joyful attendance. Please share these concert dates with business associates, friends, and family.
- Laura Weiner, Program Coordinator
Earrings found...
Fools of Fortune Next Grace Book Group PickThe next meeting of the Grace Church Book Group will be at Zoe and Stan's home on Wednesday, April 18th, at 7 p.m. We will discuss William Trevor's Fools of Fortune. This book is all one needs to meditate on the Irish "Troubles" of the 20th century.
Join us on April 18th. I guarantee you'll never regret making time to read Fools of Fortune. If you need directions or a ride, please don't hesitate to e-mail: - Frank
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Happenings Around Town
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 Glaeser Set to Perform in Music Hall Cassie Glaeser, soprano soloist at Grace, to appear in Mozart's Don Giovanni this Sun, Mar 18 2012, at 3 p.m. in Music Hall. The opera will be sung in Italian with projected English surtitles by Christine Seitz.
Experience Nelson Flynn
and Lauren Cochran Gallant live and in action when
The Wisconsin Chamber Choir presents Durufle's Requiem!
Friday, March 23rd 7:30 p.m. First Congregational Church 1609 University Ave., Madison
For tickets and show information:
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Weekly Service Bulletins Found at www.graceec.orgIf you are signed up to be a Lector and are interested in going over your readings ahead of time, you can always find them every Friday after 2 p.m. on the Grace Church website. Visit www.graceec.org and click on the "Sunday Bulletin" button found on the left-hand side of the home page. New Usher Needed to Complete Team
We would like a volunteer to join an usher team. The current team members are Lynn Phelps (head usher), Alexander Tahk and Gay Huenink. The first time the team is scheduled to serve is April 7th, the Saturday Vigil.
- Lynn Phelps, Usher Coordinator March ROTAHoly Week ROTA
Vestry on Call in March
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To submit items to GraceNotes, contact togracechurch@gmail.com.
GraceNotes is published every other Friday.
Grace Episcopal Church Our Sunday Worship Schedule: 116 W. Washington Avenue 8:00am - Holy Eucharist, Rite I Madison, WI 53703 10:00am - Holy Eucharist, Rite II (608) 255-5147 12:00pm - Holy Eucharist or Morning Prayer in Spanish
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