This Sunday is the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
August 26, 2012
In this Sunday's Gospel, we hear the conclusion of the "I am the Bread of Life" discourse from the Gospel according to John. It takes some creative imagining from Christ's followers to understand what he is saying, and many leave the mission at this point in his ministry. Peter's plaintive cry, "Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life," still resonate for many of us today.
In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, our parish is being prayed for.
During the 10:30 am service Makayla Roze Manning will receive the Sacrament of Baptism. Let us welcome Makayla and her family and friends this week as they come to support her and pray for her as she becomes our newest member.
The hymns this Sunday are "How lovely is thy dwelling place", "I believe in God almighty", "Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor", "Let us break bread together on our knees"' and "Holy, holy, holy!"
Leaders of Worship
8:00 am
Cynthia Duda, assisting
10:30 am
Joanne Moar, verger
Campbell Boisvert, acolyte
Deb Papps, lector
Pat Small, Judy Rhodes, chalicers
Anne Busteed, Jon Papps, ushers and greeters
Mark Steadman, Pat Small, counters
Lois Nicholson, Beth Brown, altar guild
Deb Papps, flower committee
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Choir Camp 2012 Choir Camp was so much fun! We are really proud of all the campers, but especially our leaders from the Choir School at Grace Church: Campbell and Oliver Boisvert, Ben Duffy Howard, Andrew Rawding, Avery Ross, Elizabeth Trahan, Jeremy Valatka, and our two incoming freshmen, Charlotte Ross and Kerry Steadman. Thank you to St. John's, Beverly Farms for hosting and to Pat Small and Jane Stewart for making lunches for us all.
We look forward to choir camp again next August. Please check the website next week for video of the camp.
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Mark Engelhardt in Concert
Tonight!!!
On Tuesday, August 21, Mark will be presented in concert on the famed Fisk organ at Old West Church in Boston. The concert will feature works by Baroque German composers Bach, Bruhns, and Buxtehude, and two contemporary Boston composers Carson Cooman and James Woodman. Old West is located at 131 Cambridge Street and is easily accessible via North Station, the Blue Line at Government Center, and various parking garages located nearby. All are invited!
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Lifebridge Lunch this Saturday:
One way we offer the presence of Jesus to others is by serving them meals at the Lifebridge Center here in Salem. Each month, we prepare and serve meals to about 100 men, women and children in need. Come join us this Saturday at 10:45 am at 56 Margin St. No previous experience necessary!
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Young and Restless for September
All are welcome!!
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Alex's Lemonade Stand at Grace Church
On Saturday September 1 through Monday, September 3, the O'Connell Family will be hosting "Alex's Lemonade Stand" from 12 noon to 4:00 pm each day at Grace Church. Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra "Alex" Scott (1996-2004). In 2000, 4-year-old Alex announced that she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a cure for all children with cancer. Since Alex held that first stand, the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement, complete with thousands of supporters across the country carrying on her legacy of hope. John, Megan, John and Ellie O'Connell invite you to stop by for some lemonade, which will support cancer research. They also invite anyone who wishes to join them working at the stand to come on by.
For more info, go to www.alexslemonade.org/
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 Shop Gracefully
Grace Church is participating in an exciting new fundraising program. The church now has its own shopping website featuring thousands of partner stores such as Walmart, JCPenney, Best Buy, Apple, Home Depot and many more. When you purchase on www.marketamerica.com/shopgracefully Grace Church receives royalties and you earn up to 35% cash back on qualified purchases. You can go to our parish website to see detailed information about the program. Click HERE.
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Grace Church Through the Week
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Morning Prayer
Monday through Thursday at 9:30 am
Beginning September 10th
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Summer Office Hours
Monday through Thursday
10 am-12:30 pm
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Calendar
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Tuesday
10 am - Organ Lesson
6 pm - AA
8 pm - Mark in concert at Old West Church, Boston
Wednesday
1 pm - Piano Lesson
2 pm - Staff Meeting
Saturday
10:45 am - Lunch at Lifebridge
11 am - Organ Lesson
Sunday
8 am - Holy Eucharist
10:30 am -
Holy Eucharist with Baptism
Children's Program
Tuesday
10 am - Organ Lesson
6 pm - AA
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