Grace Episcopal Church Newsletter

Grace Episcopal Church 
104 North Washington Street
North Attleboro, MA 02760
508-695-5471
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Holy Eucharist Service

Saturdays

4:30pm

  

Holy Eucharist Service

Sundays

8:00am & 10:00am


 Please join us for  

fellowship and refreshments following the 10am service

 

JOIN US - UPCOMING EVENTS

Creation Care Service
- Sunday, October 4th

Blessing of Pets
- Sunday, October 11th

Children's Chapel with Wayne Janelle
- Sunday, October 11th

Chili Contest
- Sunday, October 18th

Storytelling with Bev Horne
- Sunday, October 25th

Autumn Gala
- Saturday, November 14th


Quick Links
STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE 2015

Questions:

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
OCTOBER

Marijane White
   October 1
David Lockhart
   October 2
Christopher Parker
   October 7
Lori Day
   October 9
Sheila Dunphy
   October 9
Parker McHale
   October 11
Eric Ruest
   October 11
James Cody
   October 12
Ava Wainwright
   October 12
Shaylin McDavitt
   October 14
Devan McDavitt
   October 14
Maureen Sullivan
   October 14
Nancy Feid
   October 15
Jason Penney
   October 15
Cori Kraus
   October 17
Michelle Rosinski
   October 17
Spencer Dumas
   October 19
Michael Keister
   October 21
Cole Dumas
   October 24
Alice Moore
   October 26
Marilyn White
   October 28
Samantha Courtemanche
   October 29

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MONEY MATTERS
Our treasurer Debra Langlois recently informed vestry that she will be retiring. She will continue with the position until the next annual meeting, when a new treasurer is installed. Deb has done a wonderful job in this position, and we cannot thank her enough for the time and energy she has given to Grace Church.

In light of this development, we are now looking to fill the treasurer's position. It is important to do soon because there is a learning curve. If you like working with numbers, and if you feel that God may be calling you to this ministry, please speak with Lyle or me, or with any member of vestry.

HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE
Alisa and her committee continue to do an amazing job setting up for special events (and the post-event breaking down).   Recent examples of this are the May Confirmation celebration;  and our "Welcome Back " Cookout - but we can always use an extra pair of hands!
Please let Alisa or Sherry know if you would like to be part of this group.     

Submitted by Barb Hanson, Vestry Sr. Warden

 
What is Creation Care Sunday?
October 4th, 2015
As many of you know, we will be celebrating Creation Care Sunday on October 4th. Bishop Bud Cederholm and other prominent religious leaders in New England have invited us all to join in proclaiming October 4, 2015 (Feast Day of St. Francis) to February 7, 2016 (the last Sunday of Epiphany) A Season of Prophetic Climate Witness through preaching, prayer and practice.
We will initiate our journey through this season on Sunday October 4th, and hope to continue our discussions and prayers as a parish for the ensuing 5 months.  We will be joining with many other faiths in this process.  Pope Francis has written a very powerful encyclical regarding our roles as Christians on care for our common home.  His opening sentences clearly state the problem that we face:

"Praise be to you, my Lord". In the words of this beautiful canticle, Saint Francis of Assisi reminds us that our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to embrace us. "Praise be to you, my Lord, through our Sister, Mother Earth, who sustains and governs us, and who produces various fruit with coloured flowers and herbs" This sister now cries out to us because of the harm we have inflicted on her by our irresponsible use and abuse of the goods with which God has endowed her. We have come to see ourselves as her lords and masters, entitled to plunder her at will.

Those of you who wish to read his entire encyclical can do so at this web address:
You can also download a PDF version of the encyclical from this website.  Or, if you like, I would be happy to send the PDF to you, if you send me an Email request.
You might also like to review an excellent website posted by New England Regional Environment Ministries at this web address: http://www.climatewitness.org/a-new-awakening.html


Please note that Creation Care Sunday is not Carbon Neutral Sunday.  While you are certainly welcome (and encouraged) to walk or bike to church on October 4th, we will be using lights and other electrically powered devices on that day.

Bob Lambe
Blessing of Animals
Sunday, October 11th
A Blessing of Pets will be held on Sunday, October 11th during the 10am mass.  All pets or pictures of pets are welcome.  Please have your pet leashed and/or crated for the safety of pets and people.
Music Instrument Policy
Please take note - 
Dr. Lambe has instituted a policy regarding use of the church piano and organ. Anyone who wishes to use the organ or piano must review the new policy and complete an instrument request form available in the parish office. Any questions about the policy or the form should be referred to Dr. Lambe by email at
Robert-lambe@comcast.net. Thank you.

 
Sunday School News

Teacher Needed - 4th & 5th Grade Class
Must be a church member for 6 months plus
Cori Check required

Special Thanks to Rev. Tara for blessing our kids and their backpacks for the new school year!

* Oct. 11th: No Sunday School - Columbus Day Weekend
* Oct. 11th: Children's Chapel with Wayne Janelle
* Oct. 25th: Story Telling with Bev Horne

Sunday School update:
We are off to a great start in Sunday School!

We did make some changes with regard to class groupings.

Mickey & Allan Fournier - PreK, K and 1st grade
Holly Bauschard - 2nd & 3rd grade
Eileen Moore - 4th & 5th grade (temporary teacher)
G. Sharpe - 6th, 7th & 8th grade

Blessings,
G. Sharpe

Who makes the greatest Chili???
Chili Contest...Sunday, October 18th
Bring a crockpot of chili on Sunday, October 18th to the 10am service.  The best chili - carne & veggie - will be served at this year's Autumn Gala on November 14th.  

Your Prize - A free ticket to the Auction!

Questions?  Contact Sheila Deffely at 508-222-0249 or deff@comcast.net
 
We Have some Extra Yarn - Please take it off our Hands!

Are you getting a bit low on yarn? If so and you've been thinking of re-supplying your stash, please check with Jane Labonte or Jackie Almon first as they have an abundance of yarn available for the taking.
Wanted - Coffee Hour Volunteers!
If you enjoy conversation accompanied by COFFEE following Sunday service, please help us out 

by becoming a coffee hour volunteer. Questions should go to Allison Standifer at adstandifer@yahoo.com

Coffee Hour is a great opportunity for fellowship after service.  Please join us for this time of sharing and getting to know each other.  We are looking for volunteers to host a coffee hour. All that is required of you would be providing a snack and making the coffee!  Please see Allison or the sign-up sheet in the common room.  Thank you!
ALTAR FLOWERS


 If you'd like flowers placed on the altar in memory of, in thanksgiving for, or in honor of a loved one, 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. 

Autumn Gala
Small ways you can help...
null Donate an item, gift basket, gift certificates, movie tickets, etc - item description sheets available in the church office or email office@gracechurchna.org

Support the efforts of the committee by attending the auction and by selling tickets to friends and family