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GraceNotes
The pulse of Grace Episcopal Church
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Parish Calendar
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Bilingual Noonday Prayer
Tuesdays
12:10 - 12:30 p.m., Chapel
Everyone is welcome. Please enter from the courtyard. For more information, contact Mary Ray Worley.
Madison Bach Musicians
Perform at Grace!
Bach Cantatas
Saturday, April 14
7:15 p.m. lecture, 8 p.m concert
Sunday, April 15
2:45 p.m. lecture, 3:30 p.m. concert
Emily Birsan, Soprano!!! Tickets: http://madisonbachmusicians.org/tickets.html 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 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 Jim Bailey, Tim Wilson (who is serving in Afghanistan), 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. Happy Birthday to:
3/31 Stephanie Childs 4/1 Ann McDonell 4/2
Joseph Wilson 4/4
Preston Irving 4/5 Christy Mayer
Erik Rasmuson 4/6 Ashley Kommers 4/7 Emma Schaeffer 4/9 Carrie Scherpelz 4/10 Patricia Holtan
Linda Krug 4/11 Kara Pagano 4/12 William Foote 4/13 Grace Augspurger
Joyce Wilson
A Blessed Anniversary on 4/13 to:
Conrad and Marlys Bauman
Albert and Edie Kelm
Congratulations to:
Soprano Rachel Eve Homes, winner of the 2012 Neale-Silva Young Artist Competition. The competition was established to recognize young Wisconsin performers of classical music who demonstrate an exceptionally high level of artistry.
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Holy Week
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April 1
Palm Sunday
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite I) with Liturgy of the Palms
10 a.m. Gather in Guild Hall for the Blessing of the Palms and Procession
10 a.m. Godly Play
10 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
11:15 a.m. Coffee Hour Fellowship
Noon Worship (In Spanish) By student request, there will now be a St. Francis House service at 5 p.m. on Palm Sunday. Confirmation and Adult Forum will resume Sunday, April 15. Flowers for Grace Parishioners
The Episcopal Church Women of Grace sponsors flowers for our parishioners that cannot join us for service. On April 1st, please pick up a plant and card in the Guild Hall and deliver to a member of Grace who can no longer make it to church. The cards were hand-made by the children of Grace While you are there, stay and visit for awhile. Thank you for making a delivery and our members of Grace feel special! - Amanda Farrow, ECW President April 2 and 3 Evening Eucharist, 6:15 p.m., Chapel April 4 Mid-day Eucharist, 12:10 p.m., Chapel Evening Eucharist, 6:15 p.m., Chapel April 5 Maundy Thursday, 6:15 p.m., Nave, with foot washing April 6 The Liturgy of Good Friday, noon, Nave The church office is closed today. Good Friday Offering It is a long-standing custom in the Episcopal Church to designate the Good Friday offering for the work of the Church in the Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East. The Good Friday Offering helps to strengthen the visibility and vitality of the Christian presence through the schools, hospitals, clinics, and churches which bear witness each day to the reconciling love of God in Christ for all people, whether Christian, Muslim, or Jew. April 7 The Liturgy of the Day, 9 a.m., Courtyard (or Chapel if weather is inclement) The Great Easter Vigil, 8 p.m., Nave, with incense, followed by a champagne reception in the Guild Hall. Attendees are asked to please bring a sweet or savory finger food to share. Extra hands for set-up, clean-up, and everything in between are always welcome. Contact Chere Gibson at ccgibson@wisc.edu or (608) 824-0303 with questions or to volunteer. We offer prayers for Pamela and Katie Gesbeck who will be baptized this evening.
Easter - The Feast of the Resurrection 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite I) 9:15 a.m. Parent and Child Easter Egg Hunt - meet in Guild Hall
9:40 a.m. Family Gathering Time
10 a.m. Godly Play 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
11:15 a.m. Easter Coffee Hour hosted by Jonathan and Corrie
Noon Worship (In Spanish)
There will not be a St. Francis House service at 5 p.m. on Easter Sunday. This campus ministry will resume again on April 15th at 6 p.m. - time change to accommodate the Bach Madison Musicians concert held in the Nave.
April 9
Easter Monday
The church office is closed today. Look for TW@G on Tuesday. |
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Fabulous Formation
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Parents and Kids - grab your Easter baskets!
For an Easter egg hunt Easter Morning! We'll gather in the Guild Hall at 9:15 a.m. for a light breakfast followed by an egg hunt. After the hunt we will travel downstairs for Family Gathering Time and Godly Play.
Adult Formation Resumes April 15
with Special Guest John Francis
One day in 1983, John Francis stepped out on a walk. For the next 22 years, he trekked and sailed around North and South America, carrying a message of respect for the Earth - for 17 of those years, without speaking. During his monumental, silent trek, he earned an MA in environmental studies and a PhD in land resources.
Today his Planetwalk foundation consults on sustainable development and works with educational groups to teach kids about the environment.
His talks are funny, thoughtful, and graced with the occasional banjo. You will no doubt be inspired.
End of the Year Programming Meeting
Hello Parents!
The end of the program year is fast approaching, and I would like to hold a parent meeting as a time to share feedback and thoughts on the year- as well as any ideas you may have for the future. I have scheduled this to be on May 20 after church in the Godly Play room. We will provide lunch, and the nursery care workers will be next door (in the family gathering room) to watch and play with the kids during our meeting. Please put this date on your calendar now if you still have it open! I hope to get as much feedback and input as possible from you, so if you already know that you can't make it, let me know and we can arrange to chat another time or something else that works better for you (email, phone call, etc).
Thanks! And happy warm weather,
Lauren
TAKE ME TO THE WATER! VBS June 18-22
Mark your calendar for June 18-22, 9 a.m. - noon for Vacation Bible School! To make this a go, weneed a director or co-director, six other adults and several youth to volunteer during VBS. If you can help make this important ministry happen, please contact Ruth Kearley (family@standrews-madison.org or 729-4050).
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An Invitation to an Ordination
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Dear Grace Family,
This is an invitation for all those who have been part of my spiritual journey. Your are all in my hear and prayers.
Blessings,
Oscar A. Rozo
Interested in Attending Oscar's Ordination?
Carol Smith is organizing group transportation by bus or van. If you are interested in attending, please contact her as soon as possible so she can plan what size transportation will work best: csmith@carthage.edu or 230-6888.
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Grace Groups
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Save the Date!
A group of long-time Grace Church Pantry volunteers have been nominated to receive a 2012 United Way Community Volunteer Award. The luncheon will be held on Thursday, April 26, at The Madison Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton St. (11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.). Everyone who would like to take this opportunity to say thank-you to these Grace Pantry Pioneers with their presence is welcome to attend. Please contact Deb Barber.
Max Harris Tapes Available
Two cassette tape copies of the most recent sermon given by The Rev. Max Harris are available in the downstairs reception office.
Gardeners Needed
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 at Grace beautiful, please contact Mary Ann at germm@tds.net or 216-9068.
Beautiful Music in a Historical Setting
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.
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.
Fools of Fortune
Join us on April 18th at 7 p.m. for the next meeting of the Grace Church Book Group. I guarantee you'll never regret making time to read Fools of Fortune. For directions or a ride, please don't hesitate to e-mail: jfcook@facstaff.wisc.edu
- Frank
Two Estate Sales Set The Episcopal Church Woman have two estate sales on the calendar.
The first is coming up very soon. Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 21, in Maple Bluff. It will be a sale full of exquisite fine art, oriental rugs, and rare pieces. Volunteers to manage the sale are needed in short order. Please contact Jane Henning, 238-4089.
A second sale will be held on June 8 and 9, in Tamarack on Madison's west side. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for additional information.
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Are you Ready for Convention?
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This summer the Episcopal Church will once again find itself in the media spotlight as we gather for our 77th General Convention. Will you be prepared when people say to you, "You're an Episcopalian aren't you? What is going on at that convention of yours?" Will you know the history behind and the context of the resolutions being discussed at Convention? Will you have the information you need to process the news reports? Will you know where to go to find answers to the questions?
You will if you participate in the Conversation being sponsored by the Madison Area Episcopal Churches!
Join us on Tuesdays in May as we prepare for the 77th Triennial General Convention of the Episcopal Church! We will gather three times in preparation for a visit from our Diocesan Deputation and we will gather for a final debriefing the week after the Deputation's visit.
All gatherings will be held from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at:
Saint Luke's Episcopal Church
4011 Major Avenue
Madison WI 53716
608-222-6921
http://www.stlukesmadison.org/
We will be addressing some of the major issues to come before convention this year.
Here is our schedule:
May 1st - The Anglican Covenant
May 8th - Blessing Same Sex Unions
May 15th - The Triennial Budget and Restructuring the Episcopal Church
May 22nd - Our Diocesan Deputation to General Convention visits the West side of the Diocese of Milwaukee!
May 29th - Debrief: How to stay informed and follow the conversation
We will be posting resources and background information on all of these topics on our General Convention Web Page.
Please mark your calendars and plan to join us!
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Happenings Around Town
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Requiem by Verdi
The 175-voice chorus, four soloists and 85-piece orchestra (with antiphonal trumpets) join forces under conductor Beverly Taylor to convey the dramatic contrasts between the intense terror and tender lyricism found in this masterpiece. Not to miss!!
UW School of Music UW Choral Union/Symphony Orchestra: Requiem by Verdi Fri, Apr 20, 8 PM Running time: 1-1/2 Hours Overture Center ticket information: http://overturecenter.com/production/uw-choral-unionsymphony-orchestra-requiem-by-verdi |
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A big welcome and thank you to Linda Krug who has joined the usher team! If you are interested in learning more about serving as a lector, Eucharistic minister, usher, acolyte, or Altar Guild member, please contact Jody. Holy Week ROTAApril ROTAVestry on Call in April
Please feel free to share any joys or concerns with:
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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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