Grace Episcopal Church
924 Lake Street
Embracing all to become one with Christ.
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May 12th 10:30am Service:
ACOLYTES: Tim Edwards
MC/LEMS: Mark Woodworth; Lascelles Anderson, Tony Dobrowolski, Cherryl Holt
LECTORS: Cliff Hunt, Lil Hohmann
INTERCESSORS: David de Jong, Linda Coberly
ALTAR GUILD: Joan Anderson, Heather Bovell, Carol Dorsey, Flora Green, Hansi Kess, Kathy Onayemi, Al Papillon, Willie Polite, Sally Prescott, Natalie Ratz, Marie Rock, Jane Shirley, Mary Ann Urbashich
BREAD BAKER: Jill Gimesky
USHERS: Adrienne Gervais, Gloria Rayburn, Wendell Rayburn
GREETERS: Flora Green, Emily Costello, Sarah Hunt, DeLacy Sarantos, Judith Hanna
COFFEE HOUR HOSTS: 9:00am: The Stein family
10:30am: Hansi Kess, Cherryl Holt, Louann Tobiasiewicz
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Annual Grace Parish Picnic - May 19
Eat Hotdogs, Not Hostas!
Be sure to join us for the Annual Grace Parish Picnic on Sunday, May 19, immediately following the 10:30AM service.
An interview with herbivores: I took the opportunity to sit down (ahem) with the rabbits pictured above after I took said picture, to answer their questions about the picnic. A (ahem, again) transcript follows, in case you might have some of the same questions. -Douglas VanHouten
Bunny 1: We've taken up residence in Grace's gardens, but don't believe we ever transferred our membership from our last church garden. Do we need to be members of Grace to attend the picnic?
Douglas: Absolutely not! In fact, bring friends!
Bunny 2: We're herbivores, and have friends who are vegetarians. Will there be options other than burgers and hotdogs?
Douglas: Certainly. In addition to hamburgers and hotdogs, the church will provide some veggie burgers. You are most welcome to bring some other dishes for you and others who might not want to consume meat.
Bunny 1: What with the Easter season now coming to a close, it's harder for us rabbits to find work in department stores and delivering candy, so finances are an issue. Is there an admission charge?
Douglas: No! The picnic is free.
Tutti: Can we assume it will be difficult for us to stealthily eat the hostas in the Grace gardens with the large crowd you're predicting?
Douglas: That would be a fair assumption.
Bunny 1: What help might you need?
Douglas: We could use help making lemonade and setting up tables and chairs the day of the picnic.
Bunny 2: We're branching out to social media outlets and have recently joined Bunnybook. Can we join the event there?
Douglas: I must confess that I've not yet heard of Bunnybook; however, please tell your friends on Facebook that they can join the event at this link!
Bunny 1: What should we have asked, but didn't?
Douglas: When to bring side dishes and what to do with them. Please bring your side dishes to church the day of the picnic, and put them in the kitchen refrigerator before the service. Then, kindly bring them out to the garden after the service.
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From the Rector
Julian and all women: "All shall be well, and all shall be well and all manner of thing shall be well."
-Julian of Norwich
Julian of Norwich seems to draw out the feelings of so many in her writing. What is listed above is certainly one of her most well know quotes. Her theology was unusual for her time because it was optimistic and spoke of God's love in terms of joy and compassion, as opposed to law and duty.
Perhaps the most unique theology that she offered to the world during her time was of God and Christ as both mother and father. While that may not sound so radical now, it was quite an unusual thought during her days.
In many ways, she could acknowledge that both men and women have the qualities that so are stereotyped for each. I love this idea for so many reasons. Particularly when it is close to the days that we call 'Mother's Day' and 'Father's Day.' These holidays can be a blessing and they can alienate people. I wish that we would merely look at these as the days when we celebrate Woman and Men and all the complexities that come with being who we are.
As we approach the day that is called, 'Mother's Day', let's keep in mind that it is a day to celebrate all women and the beauty that comes with being created in the image of God as women.
I love the following prayer because it captures the essence of my thoughts:
A Prayer for all women:
On this Mother's Day, we give thanks to God for the divine gift of motherhood in all its diverse forms. Let us pray for the mothers among us today; for our own mothers, those living and those who have passed away; for the mothers who loved us and for those who fell short of loving us fully; for all who hope to be mothers someday and for those whose hope to have children has been frustrated; for all mothers who have lost children; for all women and men who have mothered others in any way - those who have been our substitute mothers and we who have done so for those in need; and for the earth that bore us and provides us with our sustenance. We pray this all in the name of God, our great and loving Mother. Amen.
-The Reverend Leslie Nipps, Women's Uncommon Prayer, p. 374
shawnschreiner@sbcglobal.net
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Concerts @ 6:26
June 6 - August 29, 2013 - 6:26PM
Please mark your calendar and plan to join us as you are able throughout the summer for a series of free, 30-minute concerts. |
Pentecost - Picnicking and Celebrating on May 19th
EfM (Education for Ministry) Several Grace folks are graduating from the program this year and we will give them their certificates on May 19 during the 10:30AM service. Have you completed the course yourself? Come and join in congratulating them.
Bishop Anderson House Chaplains Many Grace folks have competed this great training program. All of you are invited to welcome Al as one of our newest Pastoral Care Team members.
New to Grace? We celebrate you as well and hope that you will come to church and to the picnic.
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Congratulations to Al Corzine
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Reunification With Diocese of Quincy: Upcoming Information Sessions
On June 8, the 175th Convention of the Diocese of Chicago, which first met in November 2012, will reconvene at St. James Cathedral to consider the proposed reunification with the Episcopal Diocese of Quincy. This meeting is in accordance with Resolution A-175, which was unanimously passed in November. It affirms the Diocese of Chicago's intent to pursue reunification with Quincy and directing the bishop, with the advice and consent of the Standing Committee, to seek approval of the Quincy Reunion Agreement.
In May, members of the diocese are invited to attend one of four information sessions to learn more about the proposed reunification of the Episcopal Dioceses of Chicago and Quincy.
Sessions will be held from 6:30-8:30 pm as follows: Light refreshments will be served. Register online.
Questions?
Please talk with Diocesan Director of Operations Courtney Reid at 312.751.6725 or via email.
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Community of Congregations to Hold Community Meeting May 9th
Worker Justice in the 21st Century - Why it matters. What you can do. Presented by Rev. C.J. Hawking, Executive Director of Arise Chicago.
Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
St. Giles Parish
McDonough Hall
1101 Columbian Avenue, Oak Park, IL
The meeting will be in McDonough Hall which is the 2nd floor of the Gleeson building. The Gleeson building is located at the northwest corner of Greenfield and Columbian Ave. It is across the street from the church. There is only one main entrance to Gleeson and it has an accessible ramp as well.
We hope to see you there. If you have any questions please feel free to email oprfcoc@gmail.com or call 312-560-3968. |
For Sale
Nearly brand new leather reclining theatre seats for sale. Three seats, which go together but are not locked together. Each chair has a drink holder, storage area and cup holder. We are only getting rid of them because they do not work for us. No delivery. Contact Shawn!
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Upcoming Events
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Thursday, May 09, 2013
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SLAA/SAA Meeting
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9:00 AM
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Voice Lessons
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2:00 PM
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Evensong
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6:00 PM
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SAA 12-Step Group
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7:00 PM
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Sight-Reading Club
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7:00 PM
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Adult Choir Practice
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7:30 PM
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Friday, May 10, 2013
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Rector's Day Off
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SLAA/SAA 12-Step Workshop
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9:05 AM
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Saturday, May 11, 2013
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Voice Lessons
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9:00 AM
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SLAA 12-Step Group
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9:30 AM
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Chess Group
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11:00 AM
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Sunday, May 12, 2013
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The Rite Place - A service for the child in us all
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9:00 AM
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Coffee Hour
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9:30 AM
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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
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9:35 AM
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Sung Choral Eucharist
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10:30 AM
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Coffee Hour
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11:45 AM
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Madrigal Rehearsal
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3:30 PM
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SLAA 12-Step Group
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7:15 PM
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AA 12-Step Group
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8:30 PM
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Monday, May 13, 2013
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SLAA/SAA Meeting
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9:00 AM
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Voice Lessons
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2:00 PM
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EfM (Education for Ministry)
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7:00 PM
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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Chicago Folks Operetta Rehearsal
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6:30 PM
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SLAA 12-Step Group
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7:00 PM
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Healing Song Circle
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7:30 PM
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
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Wednesday Morning Eucharist
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7:00 AM
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SLAA/SAA Meeting
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9:00 AM
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Schola Rehearsal
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3:30 PM
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Our Mission:
Grace Church seeks to bring God's love and Christ's teaching to all people, to become a passionately involved, intentional Christian community, to support the spiritual journey of each person, and to work toward reconciliation, peace, and justice in our world.
Our Core Values: -Reach out to support our neighbors locally and worldwide as we seek to obey God's command to love our neighbors as ourselves.
-Encourage and support spiritual growth in all people while respecting that each person is at a different point in his or her spiritual journey.
-Work to be ever more present to and caring for each member of the Grace community and to be fully welcoming to all who enter Grace's doors.
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