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GraceNotes
The pulse of Grace Episcopal Church
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News Notes
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Grace Presents!
Returns with another fabulous and free concert Saturday, September 8. Join us at noon for
Kyle Henderson and a little Blue Eyed Soul! An original member of '80s pop group and MTV faves The Producers, Kyle Henderson now fronts a modern-blues band playing his original songs and carefully chosen classics by artists such as Buddy Guy, Ray Charles, Otis Redding and Big Mama Thornton.
The band features accomplished Madison-area musicians Michael Brenneis on drums, John Christensen on bass, Eric Koppa on sax, Li'l Margie (Alison Margaret) on keyboards and vocals, and Michael Ripp on guitar.
Hospitality Noted
Recently Margaret Irwin and I attended a workshop to prepare for the Wisconsin Council of Churches "Season of Civility" program. Seated at tables of 8, with representatives from many congregations, we began with introductions. In the subsequent conversation, 2 members of a UCC church were quick to tell us how much they had appreciated the hospitality that Grace offered during days of demonstration last winter on the square.
I want to pass this on to all of the volunteers who spent time keeping our doors open last winter. Your efforts were noticed, appreciated and remembered. - Deacon Carol Smith
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Parish Contacts
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If you are planning a formal or informal meeting or event using any space at Grace, please contact Janet 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 Janet in the church office to keep us up to date at 255-5147 or via e-mail.
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
Interested in donating flowers for the altar? Please contact Linda Savage.
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Joys and Concerns
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Angie Laakownen, Joe Nanassy, Nancy Idenden, June Fries, Stafford Kay, the Irving Family, Jerry Germanson, Peter Kloppenburg, Marcia Kurtenacker, Sabine Lobitz, Glenys Hampson, Manami Terrien, Gertrude Waigumbulizi, Noemi Mendoza, the family of Fran Jeantran.
We pray for our homeboundKatie Binger, Genevieve Jackson, Jeannine Denning, Carole Jo Drives, Anne Hausner, Jean Maas, Eve Street, and Charles Ambrosavage. For the souls of the departed The Ven. Thomas Winslow and The Rt. Rev. Roger J. White, Brad, brother of Suzanne Jones, wife of The Rev. Andy Jones. For those who grieve The family of Suzanne and Andy Jones. For those serving
in the military Tim Wilson John Koskinen For the Hispanic ministry A Happy Birthday to: 9/5 Sarah Phelps Edee Zukowski 9/13 Katy Klauser 9/14 Terry Gibson Thomas Kannal Judith Nelson A Blessed Anniversary to:
9/2
Gretel and Preston Irving
9/7
Joseph and Joyce Wilson
9/8
Stan and Jane Henning
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Become a Member of Grace
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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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Worship and Fellowship
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Photo: Kenn JeSchonek
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September 2
The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
10 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
11:15 a.m. Coffee Hour potential
Noon Holy Eucharist or Morning Prayer (in Spanish)The Flowers at the Altar are given to the Glory of God and in and in loving memory of Nancy and Gordon Butcher. - by their Family Taste of Madison hits the Capitol Square this weekend Having to park further away from Grace this Sunday is a good calorie-burning excuse to fill up on all the wonderful foods that will be available through this weekend's Taste of Madison! The Taste will run all day Sunday, so please plan your parking arrangements accordingly. Do you enjoy coming to Coffee Hour after the 10 a.m .service? Please sign up to host a Sunday on the sign-up sheet in the kitchen. There is no one signed up to host this Sunday, yet there is hope just yet that someone could roll in with treats and the capability of putting a pot on to brew. September 3
The church office will be closed in honor of Labor Day. Take time to pray for all of those who labor in our midst including those who will take time today to serve guests at the First Monday Meal here at Grace. September 4 The Ven. Thomas F. Winslow, Chaplain to the Bishop and lifelong member of the Diocese of Milwaukee, died peacefully at UW-Hospital in Madison at about 5pm yesterday (August 23) following protracted health struggles. The Rt. Rev. Steven A. Miller, Bishop of Milwaukee, will preside at the funeral service, which will take place at All Saints' Cathedral on Tuesday, September 4th at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will be held in the Cathedral library from 4:00-7:00 pm. A reception in the Cathedral Guild Hall will follow the funeral service. Private burial on September 5th in Lake Mills. Ordained to the diaconate by The Rt. Rev. Charles T. Gaskell in 1983 and to the priesthood in 2007 by Bishop Miller, Tom spent his entire ordained ministry in the Diocese of Milwaukee. He served on many diocesan committees and commissions and several times was elected to represent the Diocese of Milwaukee as a clerical deputy to General Convention. Please hold Tom's wife, Peg; his daughters, Catherine and Cindi; and all his family in your prayers.
September 5 12:10 p.m. Mid-day Eucharist September 6 The Rt. Rev. Roger J. White, X Bishop of Milwaukee (retired), died peacefully Monday night at Froedert Memorial Hospital with family at his side. Bishop White was hospitalized August 9th for treatment of a ruptured brain aneurysm. The funeral service will be held at 7pm on Thursday, September 6th at All Saints' Cathedral (818 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee). Visitation will be held from 4-7pm in the Cathedral library. Interment in the Cathedral columbarium will follow the funeral service. Bishop Miller will preside at the service. You can find a tribute article about The Rt. Rev. in Father Jonathan's Blog. September 9
The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
Ministry Fair between the 8 and 10 a.m. services 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
11:15 a.m. Ministry Fair Coffee Hour hosted by Lauren G. Cochran
Noon Worship (In Spanish) 5 p.m. St. Francis house service and meal at Grace Flowers at the Altar for this Sunday are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Nan Farrar by her husband Bill.  The 9th is the Ironman Ministry Fair! While participants in the Madison Ironman display their feats of strength around town this Sunday, groups at Grace will be displaying their own service strengths and muscles of ministry. It will be a fun morning to get to know who's doing what and what work is needed to be done in the name of Christ on the Capitol Square and around the globe. |
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Formation
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Formation swings into gear Click here to download the new Formation Course Catalog. Ponder its pages and sign up for courses that speak to you. Advance registration and a minimum number of registrants for courses to occur will help us plan successful programs that respect both time and talents. Catalogs will also be available at the back of the Nave. One Formation opportunity to sign up for.. Season of Civility
hosted by Margaret Irwin and Carol Smith
This summer, the Wisconsin Council of Churches and "36 regional and state-wide religious leaders have called upon the citizens of our state to enter a Season of Civility amidst the partisan rancor of the recent recall campaigns and the anticipated divisiveness of the fall election cycle." This fall, Deacon Carol Smith and The Rev. Margaret Irwin will be leading a discussion group around the book Healing the Heart of Democracy: The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit, by Parker Palmer. Come and learn how we as a parish and you as an individual can help make this a more civil season. Offered on October 14th, 21st, and either Oct 28th or Nov. 4th. all during coffee hour in the library. Here are some links to "study up" and prepare for what thew Season of Civility will try to teach...  | Jacqueline Shares Her
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- Lauren Next Book Group this upcoming Thursday  | Parker Palmer talks about democracy.
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The next Grace Book Group meeting will be at the Cooks, 7 PM, Thursday, September 6th. We will be discussing Parker J. Palmer's Healing the Heart of Democracy: The Courage to Create A Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit.
Please feel free to join us whether you have read the book or not. It's the perfect selection as we head into the upcoming elections.
E-mail for directions.
Peace, Frank Cook Community of Hope - Growing in Christ Here is an ideal opportunity to deepen your personal faith and discern your path for living out that faith in the world. The Community of Hope program creates a Christian community of lay volunteer pastoral care givers who are shaped by Benedictine spirituality, united in prayer and equipped for and serving in pastoral care ministries. Participants explore God's call in their lives through a training class where we practice a "rule of life" through silence, Christian meditation and learn about Pastoral care practices. Study topics include: Theology of Pastoral Care, Prayer, Christian Meditation, Silence, Listening Skills and Confidentiality. This national program started in Texas in 1994 and for the past several years has been taught at St Bartholomew's in Pewaukee. The Madison team is pleased to offer this class at St Luke's in Madison starting September 15th of this year.
The third Madison-area Community of Hope class will be held on Saturdays, September 15th, October 20th, November 17th, December 15th, January 12th and February 16th. We will gather at 9:00 am, cover one of our topics, have Morning Prayer at 11:00, break for lunch, have our reflection on the rule of Benedict and cover a second topic adjourning at 2:00 pm. Applications are now available; there is a registration fee is $100.00. For more information, conversation or an application please contact Carol Smith or Diane Brown. - Carol  I hope the end of the summer has been peaceful, and exciting as you get ready for the fall! Because I have had a couple of questions, I wanted to remind you of the upcoming changes to Sunday school and the important dates for the fall. September 16th: Sunday School Kick off! - Nursery opens at 9 a.m.
- Godly Play (ages 4-7) begins at 9:10 a.m. (No family gathering time...we will have singing and music making later... see below).
- Middle School "Re:Form" classroom (ages 8-13) begins 9:10 a.m.
- 9:45am children serving as acolytes are excused.
- 9:55am- Sunday school ends. You may pick up your child and go into the service together, or your child can remain in the Godly Play room for "Children's Church" and will be dismissed during the Peace. If we don't see you at 9:55, we will keep your child for children's church unless you specify it is ok for your child to come and find you (without the help of an adult).
- 10:00 a.m. - Service begins and children's church begins.
- Prayers of the people/Peace, children are dismissed from Children's church to join their parents/guardians in the main service.
NOTE: I have very few volunteers to help me with the middle school program. The feedback I have received is that we need/want the program, but the response to help has been low. Very low. So as of right now, I will make sure the program runs until at least mid-October. If it does not seem to be sustainable at this point, the older children will re-join the younger kids in Godly Play. October 7th: St. Francis Sunday... bring your pet, a picture, or a special stuffed animal to be blessed. And... if you bring a pet please also consider bringing a 'doggie bag'. Last year I had to get creative for some clean-up... Email me with questions, comments, or concerns. Looking forward to cooler weather... Lauren
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| Called to Serve |
Heartfelt thanks from Meals on Wheels
Grace Church volunteers, once again, came through! These fine folks delivered meals to homebound Madison residents on the four Sundays in August. Thank you to Cecilia DeMarco, Carole Trone & family, Linda & Peter Krug, Jon Augspurger, Stan & Zoe Richardson, Bill Foote, and Pam MacNicoll. The next round of deliveries by Grace volunteers will be scheduled for Sundays in February. If you would like to assist with deliveries at any time or have general questions, contact Jamie Schrandt at Home Health United, 276-7582, jschrandt@hhuvns.org. - Thanks much, Francine Hartman, MoW coordinator for Grace Church
September Service Ministers: September ROTA
Thank you to everyone who e-mailed in to help fill out the September ROTA. We are still short one teller this Sunday, the 2nd, and acolytes this Sunday and the 23rd. Please step in if you can help with teller duties and e-mail Matthew Pollock if you are available to acolyte.
Vestry on Call in September
John Wood 608-845-7360 Ginny Shannon 608-467-2820 Click here to read the latest edition of the Haiti Project e-news  Lift your voice in song - Chancel Choir returns! Choir Grace rehearsals resume September 6 at 7:15pm. The Grace Chancel Choir, open to singers ninth grade through adult, sings at the Sunday 10:00 a.m. service from September to May. Special services include an annual Advent Lessons and Carols service. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings from 7:15-8:45 on Thursdays and at 9:15 a.mm on Sundays during the school year. Interested singers with some experience in choral music are welcome. Please contact Berkley Guse, Directory of Music, at berkleyg@mailbag.com.
Nominations requested The November Annual Meeting will be here before we know it. That means it's time
once again to think about nominations for Vestry (3 spots for a full three-year term plus two openings to fill out 2, two-year terms), Senior Warden, Junior Warden, 1 trustee for the Development Trust Fund, 4 delegates for the Diocesan Convention (plus one alternate) and 2 delegates for the Western Convocation (plus one alternate). Please prayerfully consider whether you or someone you know might be called to one of these important ministries. (If you would like to nominate someone other than yourself please be sure that you have a conversation with them before submitting their name.) Contact Mary Ann Germanson: man1951@charter.net, 216-9068, within the first two weeks of September.
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Choral Evensong for the
350th Anniversary of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer
September 9th in Milwaukee
As part of its year-long tribute to the 350th anniversary of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer - "Gathering Crumbs Under Thy Table: Commemorating the 350th Anniversary of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer" - Nashotah House Theological Seminary, together with Cathedral Church of All Saints and the award-winning Cathedral Choir, presents Choral Evensong according the rubrics of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer at the Cathedral in Milwaukee on September 9, 2012.
"Evensong according to the 1662 Book of Common Prayer," says Canon Joseph A. Kucharski, Canon Precentor for the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee, Choirmaster at the Cathedral and Professor of Church Music at Nashotah House, "combines the best of the Anglican choral repertoire with the rich verbal legacy of the 1662 Prayer Book and is yet another way for both Nashotah House and the Cathedral to jointly offer something of historical significant to the city."
3:30 p.m. Organ Prelude
4:00 p.m. Choral Evensong
5:00 p.m. Reception
For more information, please contact LaRae Baumann at lbaumann@nashotah.edu or visit nashotah.edu.
Calling all pie bakers and eaters! Take a road "tripp" to the Tripp Heritage Museum's 5th Annual Pie Contest, Saturday, September 15th, at the Tripp Memorial Museum in downtown Prairie du Sac. Enter a pie on behalf of yourself or bake one with a child. Quirky prizes will be awarded in four categories: Under 18 Any Variety, Adult Fruit, Adult Cream, and Adult Other. Entrants may submit up to one pie per eligible category. Judging of the pies will begin at 10 a.m. on the 15th. The remaining slices will then be sold in front of the Tripp during the morning's Farmer's Market. Those interested in entering a pie in this year's contest can do so by bringing their pie and completed entry form to the Tripp Museum between 9 and 10 a.m. on the morning of the 15th. Contest rules and entry forms can be found under the "files" tab at the Sauk Prairie Area Historical Society Facebook page, under the "About SPAHS" > "Latest News" tab at www.saukprairiehistory.org or picked up the morning of. Tripp Heritage Museum 565 Water Street, Prairie du Sac, 53578
(Across from the Blue Spoon Cafe.)
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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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