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July 7, 2016
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Seeking Catechist Nominations
CGS
Children's formation at Grace is in the midst of an important transition. As our long partnership with St. Giles comes to a close, we are devoting extra attention to preparing our parish for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in the fall. While Kendall and others are working hard to prepare the spaces and acquire materials for the children, all of this is dependent on the presence of committed Catechists! These are the folks who sit with children and help them discover the love of God. We are calling on the Grace community to nominate parishioners who they believe would be a good fit for this important ministry. We are seeking folks who have spent at least a year in the community, who are prayerful, kind, and willing to commit to Sunday mornings and training. You do not need to be a teacher by profession to be a wonderful Catechist. Many Catechists find that leading Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is extraordinarily enriching for their own spiritual lives. Those nominated will go through a discernment conversation with Kendall and current Catechists.

Please contact Kendall Batten Kalantzis for further information.
Roof Replacement to Begin
We're pleased to report that the parish house roof replacement is expected to begin later this week.  We expect it to take two to four weeks depending on weather conditions.

During this time, please avoid parking in the northern extension of our parking lot where the construction dumpster is located.
Ministry of Fun Outing
Saturday, July 16th
Pygmalion
Please join us for a Ministry of Fun event on Saturday, July 16!

Let's all gather around 7:15PM at the Austin Gardens to see the Oak Park Festival Theater production of Pygmalion with our own Belinda Bremner starring as Mrs. Pearce.

Tickets are just $20 each (group rate) and we'll have beverages and appetizers. If you'd like, bring your own folding chair. These are always fun evenings...the plays are always great and so is the fellowship! Please let Sue Wells (sue@wells1.com) know you plan to come, and give her your money - cash or check made out to Sue Wells - by July 13. We hope you will join us!
A Fundraiser For Our Pipe Organ
Featuring Charlie Carpenter
Grace's Pipe Organ
Please plan to join us for a special organ concert by Charlie Carpenter on Thursday, July 21st at 6:26PM.

Mr. Carpenter will offer his Concerts@6:26 Recital as a fundraiser for the continuing repair and restoration of our pipe organ. We know you'll enjoy this entertaining event with a very worthwhile cause. There is a suggested donation of $15 for adults and $8 for students.

We'd love your help in publicizing this concert.  You'll find our Facebook event to share at this link.

More information may be found at this link
Concerts@6:26
All are welcome to this series, now in its 9th season!
Grace Episcopal Church is sponsoring the Ninth Season of
Concerts@6:26 throughout the summer.  Each Thursday through August 11th we will sing Evensong at 6:00 p.m., followed at precisely 6:26 p.m. with a thirty-minute recital in the Gothic-Revival splendor of Grace Episcopal Church.  There will be a freewill offering, half of which goes to our outreach programs.

This week's concert will feature Dennis Northway at the organ bench, performing works by Johann Sebastian Bach & Cesar Auguste Franck
 
The full program line-up is at this link
Participants in This Sunday's Service
July 10th  10:30 a.m. service:
MC/LEMS: Cyndy Reynolds; Natalie Ratz, Sue Wells
LECTORS: Lascelles Anderson, Marilyn Wardle
INTERCESSORS: Steve Fanning, Gloria Rayburn
GREETERS: Flora Green, Sarah Hunt, DeLacy Sarantos
USHERS: Paul Gervais, Jane Shirley, Paul O'Kelly, Cathy O'Kelly
ALTAR GUILD: Heather Bovell, Flora Green, Kathy Onayemi, Willie Polite, Sally Prescott, Natalie Ratz, Marie Rock, Jane Shirley, Chuck Tupta
Amazon.com Shoppers
Support Grace while you shop!
If you shop at Amazon, please use the link below to access Amazon.com.  Grace will then get a percentage of any purchases made.  It's a painless way to help Grace and costs you nothing.  FYI, we never see who buys what.
Grace's Amazon Affiliate Link
This Week at Grace
The full master calendar is at this link.
Thursday, July 7, 2016

SLAA/SAA Meeting9:00 AM  
Evensong6:00 PM  
Concerts@6:266:26 PM  
Healing Prayer Group6:30 PM  
SAA 12-Step Group7:00 PM  

Friday, July 8, 2016
SLAA/SAA 12-Step Workshop9:05 AM  
POSA Support Group7:00 PM  

Saturday, July 9, 2016
SLAA 12-Step Group9:30 AM  

Sunday, July 10, 2016
The Rite Place - A service for the child in us all9:00 AM  
Coffee Hour9:30 AM  
Outreach Committee9:30 AM  
Lectionary Discussion Group9:45 AM  
Sung Choral Eucharist10:30 AM  
Coffee Hour11:45 AM  
Madrigals Rehearsal12:00 PM  
Graceful Needlers3:00 PM  
SLAA Women's Group5:30 PM  
SLAA 12-Step Group7:00 PM  
AA 12-Step Group8:30 PM  

Monday, July 11, 2016
SLAA/SAA Meeting9:00 AM  

Tuesday, July 12, 2016
SLAA/SAA Meeting9:00 AM  
A Benedictine Experience7:00 PM  
SLAA 12-Step Group7:00 PM  
Vestry Meeting (executive session)7:00 PM  

Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Wednesday Morning Eucharist7:00 AM  
Big Book Study Hour7:30 AM  
SLAA/SAA Meeting9:00 AM  
Staff Meeting10:30 AM  

Thursday, July 14, 2016
SLAA/SAA Meeting9:00 AM  
Evensong6:00 PM  
Concerts@6:266:26 PM  
SAA 12-Step Group7:00 PM