Grace Episcopal Church 
104 North Washington Street
North Attleboro, MA 02760
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Holy Eucharist Service

Saturdays

4:30pm

  

Holy Eucharist Service

Sundays

9am

through Labor Day


 Please join us for  

fellowship and refreshments following the 9am service

 

Painting Dedication Raffle


Gail Frigon has postponed the painting dedication raffle for a few more weeks. It is her hope that as attendance increases in the fall, there will be more people purchasing tickets for the option to put a bronze nameplate on the painting in memory of a loved one.
Tickets can be purchased in the Common Room for $10 each. If you have any questions Gail is happy to answer them for you.

JOIN US - UPCOMING EVENTS

Painting Memorial Raffle
- Extended!

Sunday School Registration
- September 6th

Vestry Meeting
- Wednesday, 9/9 @ 7pm

Prayer Circle
- Saturday, 9/12 @ 9am

Return to Regular Worship Hours
- September 13th

Sunday School Classes begin
- Sunday, September 13th @ 9am

Welcome Back Picnic
- September 13th
(weather permitting)


Quick Links
STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE 2015

Questions:

Please call the office at 508-695-5471 or email Sherry at office@gracechurchna.org  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
SEPTEMBER
Kerry Osbourne Azzu
September 1

Deborah Werner
September 2

John Mangili
September 4

Emily Tetreault
September 5

Richard Williams
September 10

Fred Fish
September 13

Raegan Booth
September 14

Eric Gouck
September 15

Amanda Matte
September 15

Nicole Matte
September 15

Colby Johnson
September 21

Michael Tetreault
September 22

Brenda White
September 22

Jo Ann Bourgeois
September 23

Diane Ward
September 27

Don't see your birthday listed? Please let us know by calling or emailing the parish office so we can add your special day to our database. 
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Social-Economic Partnership Initiatives
Between CRESEST, Episcopal Church U.S.A. and the Anglican Church of Tanzania Diocese of Mpwapwa

Rev. Phillips article, part 4 will continue in next week's newsletter.  We apologize for any inconvenience.


Bright Idea...
Upon completion of the recent painting project, Bob Dorn submitted a final report which contained both good news and bad. The good news is that all areas requiring attention have been made to look like new! The not-so-good news is a cause for concern:

* Exterior doors were not always locked when he arrived each morning. (Ramp door, back door and front door by mail box) Air conditioners were left on in the old common (now waiting area for rental offices) and the chapel on second floor.
* A refrigerator had been left running on third floor pre-school room, which he disconnected...
* He often had to turn off lights in the sanctuary, as well as the ceiling fans. Those ceiling fans were running almost constantly regardless of the building being vacant."
As we enter this new church year, our Diocese is focusing on caring for our creation. Please, when you leave the building, double check the lights and the fans and the air conditioners to be sure they are turned off, and all the doors securely locked. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter.

Mark your calendars for a special Creation Care Service to be held at Grace on Sunday, October 4rh. We use no electricity used on that day, so bring your coffee! Dr. Lambe will once again help us think about ways we can work to reduce our carbon footprint..



Do you like to sing? Are you available to attend choir practices on Thursday evenings, from 7:30 - 9:00pm? If the answer is yes, then we invite you to Join us at our annual choir potluck supper, which this year is being held on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 6:30, and then to stay for our first rehearsal of the year. Director of Music Dr. Bob Lambe is always looking for additional singers, male or female, and while many of our singers are musically trained, many of us just enjoy lifting our voices in song. 

Sharing Father Phillip's thoughts on Commissioning...
On the first Sunday of Advent, we will have a special service of commissioning. We will be honoring all who serve the such, including acolytes, Sunday School teachers, Altar Guild, Vestry, Liturgical Planning Committee, choir, ushers, and more. Recently we asked Phillip to explain his thoughts on commissioning.

1. What is this service for? A commissioning service honors all who volunteer their time in ministries, both short-term and long-term, based on individual interest and the needs of the church.
2. Who are the candidates? Members of those committees who are freely organized by individuals who come together for service to the church. A priest approves their structure and their mission.
3. Is the commissioning service a special service? Yes. A commissioning service is one that has its own full liturgy, including lessons, music, prayers, purpose, focused sermon, and oaths; it is completely distinct from any other service. It is vital to the church. "
There are many places in Scripture that refer to commissioning, many places where Jesus commissions others, and it is in that tradition that we will honor all those who give of their time and talent to the church.

SPECIAL REMINDER...
Rev. Phillip will be away from September 17 through October 25 on his mission trip to Africa. During this time, Rev. Tara Soughers will be our supply priest for Sunday morning services. Saturday services will be under the leadership of Rev. Skip Almon, Paul Deffely, and Pat Aiello.

On Sunday morning, Sheila Deffely will be displaying a special map of Tanzania which she has been working on. The map will then be on display so we can follow Phillip's travels.
We wish Phillip God's blessing in all that he wants to achieve.


RETURN TO REGULAR WORSHIP HOURS

 

 

Saturday, September 12th at 4:30pm


 

Sunday, September 13th

at 8:00am & 10:00am


 

Join us for a 

parish wide picnic following the 10am service.  


 

Please bring a side dish or dessert to share!

Lawn chairs welcome!


 Weather Permitting!

Caring Card Ministry
The card ministry group prepares handmade or store bought cards to send to parishioners for a variety of occasions including "thinking of you", birthday cards, sympathy cards, Christmas cards, and all occasion greeting cards. 

Card lists are available on the front pew.   Anyone can join this ministry by sending out a card or two - no experience necessary, just a kind word will do!
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS

September 6th - OPEN HOUSE & Registration for Sunday School 10 am upstairs
September 13th - Sunday School Classes begin 9 am upstairs (Children must be registered before attending class)
September 20th - Blessing of the Backpacks - Please bring your backpacks to church!

Note that registration forms can also be found under the Sunday School Bulletin Board in the hallway. Please complete and leave in Sherry's office in the Sunday School bin on the wall.

We are also welcoming volunteers in the Sunday School program. All volunteers must be Cori Checked and be Grace Church Members for more than 6 months. Please contact G. Sharpe if you can help us.

We are excited to present our new curriculum - Weaving God's Promise.

Don't forget to bring your smiles!
Blessings,
G. Sharpe

Prayer Circle
Begins Saturday, September 12th

Jesus has asked us to pray for one another. The Prayer Circle does that by praying for the ministries of the church. We meet at the church on the first Saturday of the month from 9:00 - 10:00 AM. It is a small time commitment but a very powerful and important ministry. We are always looking for new members. Please pray about whether the Lord is calling you to this important ministry. We will be meeting on:

September 12
October 3
November 7
December 5
January 2, 2016
February 6
March 5
April 2
May 7
June 4

For more information please call or e-mail Mickey Fournier at
508-699-2445 or nallanf@aol.com or come to a meeting.
ALTAR FLOWERS

 

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 If you'd like flowers placed on the altar in memory of, in thanksgiving for, or in honor of a family member or friend, please notify Cyndee Williams or the parish office. A donation of $50 is what it cost us to purchase flowers from Nolan's but we can also work with a donation you are comfortable with.