News from Grace Episcopal Church 8.18.13

Altar Guild:
Margaret Smist and Jane Scherban

Coffee Hour Hosts: Steve Duggan, coffee - Food Host needed

Counters:
Steve Duggan and Bryan Spence

*click on link to prepare for this week's readings

Birthdays

Joan Pappalardo (8/18); Nanci Branson Palladino (8/19);

David Choi (8/21); Keith Corcoran (8/22); Linda Foote (8/25); Adam Pearson and Jeana Zafiris (8/26) and The Rev. Noah Evans (8/27).

If we do not have your birthday, please contact the church office at 781-396-7215 or office@gracemedford.org

Welcome!

Please join us at Grace Church.

On Sunday, we celebrate the Eucharist at 9:00 AM. The Rev. Noah H. Evans returns from his sabbatical and is the Celebrant and Preacher. There will be a children's sermon in the hall during the service. The children will follow the Crucifer out following the Gospel reading. The children will return to the service at the Peace.

Outreach Corner

The next opportunity to help at St. Luke's Community Dining is August 31. Please contact Brenda Pearson at

brendapearson@comcast.net

if you are interested in volunteering or have questions.

Please save the date to help with the Grace Church Clothing Pantry on Saturday, Sept. 14. Adults volunteers only on Saturday. Adults and Children may help with set-up on Thursday and Friday, September 12 and 13.

Food is needed for the food pantries that Grace Episcopal Church supports. Food items may be placed in the baskets just outside the main entrance to the sanctuary (an usher can help you locate them). The item for Sunday, August 18 is cereal. The items for Sunday, August 25 are rice or pasta.

Kids Corner

Sunday School begins on Sunday, September 15! Wednesdays at Grace programs begin on Wednesday, September 18. Please watch your email for information about this year's education programs and how to register for them.

There will be a teacher training on Wednesday, September 11 at 6:00 PM with pizza provided. See James for more information.

Click here for information about GraceWorks School-Age August Vacation Program.

Other Announcements

Summer Worship Schedule

Our Summer Worship Schedule continues throughout August with one service at 9:00AM. This adjusted schedule allows 8 and 10 o'clockers to get to know each other, and also helps to beat the summer heat.

Parish Picnic Sunday, September 8

We hope you are enjoying your summer, but it is time to plan ahead for our 'back to school' picnic!! Once again, hamburgers, hot dogs and veggie burgers will be provided by the church. A free will offering will be collected to cover the costs of the main meal.

Sides, salads and desserts will be provided by our parishioners.

Please bring the following if your last name begins with:

A-F: Bring a dessert

G-J: Chips

K-Z: Sides and salads

Or just bring something you love to prepare and share!

If you are interested in assisting with set up and clean up, contact Vin Maganzini.

Wednesdays at Grace begins September 18

5:30: Preschool Godly Play

6:00: Community Dinner

6:45: Godly Play 2 & 3, Faith Explorers, Rite 13 and J2A

Adult Education- 6:45-8:00PM

Look for a list of Adult Education topics in the September Newsletter.

Book Club

The Grace Church Women's Book Club meets on the third Thursday each month at 7:00 pm. We welcome any woman to join us at any meeting. Please contact Genita in church or at pawleyslegacy@verizon.net for meeting locations.

· September 19 - State of Wonder by Ann Patchett

· October 17 - Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver

· November 21 - Between Heaven and Mirth by James Martin

On September 29, 2013 there will be music performances at the Condon Shell in Medford between noon and 6:00 PM. There will be a canned food drive to benefit food pantries in Medford organized by Vin Maganzini at the event.