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 Favorite quotes of the week: "Our heroes weren't loved because they were good; they were good because they were loved." I Wonder if Sunday School is Destroying Our Kids (click title for article) From the Facebook page of Dave Hedges: Beth Krogman gave me these little pearls today, from the collection of the late great Fr. Bob. I'm not sure if these are his own words or just pass-alongs, but they're better than many! "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." "Breathe in, breathe out, breathe in, breathe out. If you forget this, enlightenment is the least of your problems." "Be here now; be someplace else later. Is that so complicated?"
All of those offer so much wisdom to our lives. What are some of your favorite finds from this week?
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An Update on Mark Woodworth
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Mark has had successful gall bladder surgery at Rush Oak Park Hospital and a successful endoscopic procedure to remove stones in other bile ducts at Rush in Chicago. We expect that he will be discharged Thursday morning, and the doctors think it likely that he will be able to travel to Seattle for a family reunion on Saturday. Thanks to Shawn and Clayton for their visits, and our deep appreciation to all for their prayers and concern.
-Randi Ravitts Woodworth
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Mother Alice Sends Her Greetings and Thanks to Grace and St. Christopher's
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 Mother Alice sent an email recently expressing her thanks to Grace and Saint Christopher's for the $3000 we sent for her salary. She received the funds at the beginning of July. Here are excerpts of her message to us:
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and from St. Luke Renk Church congregation. Hoping this message will reach and find you in good health and with Christ's peace...
Thank you for sending the staff salaries that are allocated to Rev. Alice, which was the amount of about (US 3,000). This amount has been received and payment has started based on the known financial and administratively planned procedures...
To let you about our situation generally in South Sudan, and especially in upper Nile, whereby Renk County is located, I want to inform you that this country is still young and has its own challenges and problems. The challenges we are facing include: the insecurity of the borders, refugees that are coming to Renk and are members of Saint Luke, rise in inflation making things very expensive, among other problems... We would like to thank you for your efforts you have exerted for the purpose of supporting this church of St. Luke particularly and Renk Diocese in general. May God bless you and all your Christian congregations in the two churches. -Susan Hickey |
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Downtown Abbey Planning Meeting
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The planning team for this year's fundraiser (A Garden Party at Oak Park's DowntoWn Abbey - Grace Episcopal Church) will meet this Sunday, August 4, at noon in the Parish Hall. All are welcome. By the way, have you purchased your tickets yet? You may do so, and get more information at this link.
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Congratulations, Scott & David!
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Scott Garman and David Sgarlata are pleased to announce that this coming Saturday, August 3rd, at 5:30 p.m., Shawn will preside at the blessing of their civil marriage at Grace Episcopal Church. All are welcome. Scott and David have been together for 17 years and last month traveled to Dubuque for their civil marriage. A private reception will follow the service.
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Every Thursday this summer
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 All are welcome at Grace each Thursday evening this summer. Join us for Evensong at 6PM, followed by a free thirty-minute concert beginning at 6:26PM. A free-will offering will benefit this annual series, as well as our Outreach programs. Click here for a full listing of performers and programs. |
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Can you lend a hand, and a truck?
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We are in need of someone to pick up 25 or more cathedral chairs like the ones already in the church. They are from the same location as the ones we received earlier: 201 S. Ashland, Chicago.
Please contact Shawn if you can help out. We need to pick them up by early September.
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The Outreach School Supplies Drive Has Begun
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To benefit Lawrence Hall Youth Services
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 Will you adopt a backpack to benefit the children served by Lawrence Hall Youth Services? The last day to bring supplies or contribute will be Sunday, August 18. Click the backpack, or this link, for a list of needed supplies, and a secure online donation form. |
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Wednesday, July 31, 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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Thursday, August 01, 2013
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SLAA/SAA Meeting
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9:00 AM
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Staff Meeting
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11:30 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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Concerts @ 6:26
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6:26 PM
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Healing Prayer Group
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6:30 PM
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SAA 12-Step Group
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7:00 PM
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Friday, August 02, 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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Wedding Rehearsal
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3:00 PM
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Blessing of a Marriage Rehearsal
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4:00 PM
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Saturday, August 03, 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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Wedding
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3:00 PM
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Blessing of a Marriage
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5:30 PM
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Sunday, August 04, 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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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, August 05, 2013
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Shawn away
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Chess Camp
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8:00 AM
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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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Tuesday, August 06, 2013
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Shawn away
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Chess Camp
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8:00 AM
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ISET Board Meeting
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7:00 PM
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SLAA 12-Step Group
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7:00 PM
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Wednesday, August 07, 2013
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Shawn away
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Wednesday Morning Eucharist
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7:00 AM
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Chess Camp
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8:00 AM
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SLAA/SAA Meeting
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9:00 AM
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Participants in Upcoming Sunday Services
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August 4th 10:30am Service: ACOLYTES: TBA
MC/LEMS: Cyndy Reynolds; Karen Mensch, Natalie Ratz, James Redden, Nadia Stefko, Helen Thomason
LECTORS: Bonnie Shadid, Ade Onayemi
INTERCESSORS: John Seaton, Lascelles Anderson
ALTAR GUILD: Joan Anderson, Heather Bovell, Flora Green, Hansi Kess, Kathy Onayemi, Al Papillon, Willie Polite, Sally Prescott, Natalie Ratz, Marie Rock, Jane Shirley, Mary Ann Urbashich
BREAD BAKER: The Lucé family
USHERS: James Redden, Flemming Bovell, Linda Reynes, Jim Groll
GREETERS: Paul & Cathy O'Kelly, Heather Bovell
COFFEE HOUR HOSTS: 9:00am: Jill & Laura Gimesky
10:30am: Donna Anderson
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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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