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GraceNotes
The pulse of Grace Episcopal Church
11.02.12
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News Notes
| Advance Calendar
All things in one place. Consult the Advance Grace Calendar.
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Parish Contacts
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If you are planning a formal or informal meeting or event using any space at Grace, please contact Janet so we can be sure the space is available and reserved.
Did we miss your birthday? Has your address, e-mail, or phone number changed? Please contact Janet in the church office to keep us up to date at 255-5147 or via e-mail.
If you are in need of pastoral care or would like to add yourself or someone in need to the Prayer List, please contact either Father Jonathan at togracechurchrector@gmail.com or Deacon Carol Smith at csmith@carthage.edu or by calling the church office.
If you are interested in providing pastoral care for others, please contact Darby Puglielli at PCatGrace@gmail.com
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Become a Member of Grace
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Would you like to become a member of Grace? Are you interested in learning more about the Episcopal faith tradition? Please contact Fr. Jonathan at togracechurchrector@gmail.com
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Joys and Concerns
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The Rev. Gary Lambert, Elaine Moran, Joe Nanassy, Nancy Idenden, Jerry Germanson, Peter Kloppenburg, Tim Wilson (serving in Afghanistan), Sabine Lobitz, Glenys Hampson, Manami Terrien, Gertrude Waigumbulizi, Jeanne, Noemi Mendoza, the family of Fran Jeatran, Sharon Chubbuck, Raúl Vazquez Navarrete.
We pray for our homeboundKatie Binger, Genevieve Jackson, Jeannine Denning, Carole Jo Drives, Anne Hausner, Jean Maas, Eve Street, and Charles Ambrosavage. For the departed For those who grieve For those serving
in the military Tim Wilson
John Koskinen For the Hispanic ministry
11/4: Alice Yost
11/5: William Courtenay, Fred Groth
11/7: Sparky Watts
11/8: Nelson Flynn
11/9: Solomy Ntambi
11/10: Ann Kruger
A Blessed Anniversary to:
11/5: Edee and John Zukowski
11/7: Andrea and Thomas Kannal
11/8: James and Hanna Bailey
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Worship and Fellowship
| November 3
Open rehearsal, 7 p.m., Nave
Daylight Savings Time Ends
November 4
All Saints' Day, observed
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
9:00 a.m. Weekly Lectionary Study, A.A. Room
9:10 a.m. Godly Play and Re:Form meet
10 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
11:15 a.m. Coffee Hour hosted by the Farrow family
11:30 a.m. Buildings and Grounds meets, A.A. Room
5 p.m. St. Francis House service and meal at GraceYou are invited by the parents of Corinne Amelia Farrow to a special Coffee Hour celebration of her baptism, which will occur during the November 4th 10 a.m. worship. Our 10:00 Choral Eucharist this morning will include music from Faure's Requiem. About the Requiem: "It has been said that my Requiem does not express the fear of death, and it has been called a 'lullaby of death'. But it is thus that I see death: as a happy deliverance, an inspiration towards happiness above, rather than a painful experience." ~ Gabriel Fauré "The starting point for the Requiem was the death of Fauré's father. This was in 1885, when the composer was 40 years old. He was organist at the Madeleine church in Paris, where his duties included playing for a constant succession of funerals. "I'd had them up to hear", said Fauré, "and I wanted to do something different." He achieved this by the wonderful colours [...including ...] a solo violin in the Sanctus and major roles for harp and organ. It was only later that a fuller orchestration was produced - most likely by someone other than Fauré - possibly in order to make the Requiem more suitable as a concert work." - Brian Kay Thanks and fond memories of Ann Simandl whose gift supported the instrumentalists for the Requiem. Thanks to musicians enhancing the service: Grace Chancel Choir; Greg Upward, organ; Lydia Eiche, soprano; Jordan Wilson, baritone; Carol Carlson, violin; Mark Bridges, cello; Meghan Elizabeth Orr, harp.
Trivia Fun
This Sunday during Coffee Hour it'll be your turn to come on down for an All Saints Sunday Trivia Showdown. Lauren Cochran will hand out the quizzes and whoever answers the most questions correctly will win a $40 gift card from Whole Foods. Second place is a gift card from Fromagination. You will be allowed to work with a partner, but no consulting books or mobile devices with the internet!
Numbers and Figures
Treasurer Stan Kruger will be available during Coffee Hour today to answer any questions you may have regarding Grace's finances or the upcoming 2013 budget. You may also reach him by phoning (608) 849-8920.
Season of Civility
Strengthening our capacity to create community will be the topic of the 3rd and final conversation in our series about the 5 "habits of the heart" in Parker Palmer's book, Healing the Heart of Democracy, meeting at 11:45 a.m. this Sunday in the library.
If there is enough interest, six monthly evening sessions based on Palmer's book will be offered in the new year. For further information call or e-mail Carol Smith or Margaret Irwin.
November 7 12:10 p.m. Mid-day Eucharist November 10 Grace Presents the Nefrons! Noon  THE NEFRONS are a 4-man doowop group based out of Madison, Wisconsin, dedicated to performance of a cappella close vocal harmony, primarily of tunes from the 1950's and early 1960's.
If you're a fan of a capella harmonies you're in luck. If you wouldn't say doowop is your first genre of choice, the way the Nefron's harmonies interplay with stories of vintage Americana just might inspire new-found fan-hood.
All concerts in the Grace Presents series are free and open to all ages.
November 11
Annual Meeting
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite I) 9:00 a.m. Weekly Lectionary Studay, A.A. Room 9:10 a.m. Godly Play and Re:Form meet 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite II), celebrated in English and Spanish
11:15 a.m. Annual Meeting, Guild Hall
5 p.m. St. Francis House service and meal at Grace Annual Meeting Details AgendaCommittee ReportsGet to know your nominated slate of candidates here. A light luncheon will be served first. A plate will be passed to help offset the luncheon cost. (Suggested donation of $6 per adult, $3 per child. A gluten-free option will be available.) After the luncheon, Vince Micha with The Kubala Washatko Architects will share the work to-date of the master planning process followed by official annual meeting activities. Whether you are a voting member of Grace or not, you are encouraged to attend this meeting. A list of eligible voters is available on top of the piano in the Guild Hall and at the back of the nave. For the younger set...Ian's pizza will be served upstairs in the library with The Lorax as the feature movie, so parents can enjoy the annual meeting's food, fellowship, and foresight in glorious peace. Contact Lauren with any childcare related questions: togracechurchformation@gmail.com. Service Ministers November ROTAStewardship Pledge Statistics As of October 23, 2012 Operating Budget Pledges 2011 2012 2013Number of pledges 125 127 86 Number of new pledgers 15 11 7 Pledges as % of active members 74% 75% 51% Total amount of pledges $323,506 $336,853 $240,451 Average pledge $2,588 $2,652 $2,796 Pledges $2,000 or less 78 74 42 Pledges between $2,001 and $5,000 33 38 32 Pledges over $5,000 14 15 12 Number of active members (170) is the total number of households that donated to operations in 2011 (includes amounts recorded in Prepaid Pledges, Pledge Income, Prior Year Pledges, Open Offering, Easter/Christmas Offering, Flower Donations, Special Contributions, Shelter Meal Contributions, and Rector's Discretionary Fund). If you have yet to make your pledge to Grace Episcopal Church, please consider doing so. |
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Eligible Voters for Annual Meeting
A list of eligible voters for the annual meeting is in the back of the church or on top of the piano in the Guild Hall. If you are unable to make it to the church to see the list or need an absentee ballot, contact Janet.
Your Help Needed on Tuesday Afternoons and Thursday Mornings The reception office at Grace Church is the first contact visitors have with our congregation when they stop in or telephone. The role of the reception office volunteer is extremely valuable in creating a welcoming experience and, if you ask our current volunteers, it is a very rewarding part of their week. If you'd like to try out time in the reception office to see if it is a good fit for you, we are in need of volunteers to fill two open shifts: starting as soon as possible = Tuesday afternoons from noon - 3 p.m., and beginning in the New Year, Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. until noon. Please contact Jody in the church office at: togracechurch@gmail.com. Temporary substitutes or long-term subs are welcome to apply as well!
Announcing Newly-Created
Grace Kitchen Coordinator Position Employment Status: Hourly 10 hours per week with occasional additional hours as required by event schedule Purpose and Primary Focus of the Position: The Kitchen Coordinator has full responsibility for the oversight and operations of the kitchen, and the ancillary use of the Guild Hall when the kitchen is used. The Coordinator will be the contact person for and in charge of the in-house kitchen usage by Grace's church related groups, which includes a variety of responsibilities, such as: scheduling, procurement of volunteers for set-up, food, drink service, clean-up and additional items, as needed Required Qualifications: - High School Graduate
- 1-2 years of Professional Experience
- Wisconsin Certified Food Safety Manager
Compensation: $15.00 per hour. To request a complete position description an send e-mail message to: gracechurchmadison@charter.net. To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and three professional references to: gracechurchmadison@charter.net Start Date: November 1, 2012
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RAH! Raise Awareness for Homelessness When: 4 p.m. Saturday, November 3rd - 8:00 a.m. Sunday, November 4th Where: Parking lot at 1955 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704 What: You are invited to bring sleeping bags and/or tents to sleep overnight. Free food and music provided. Throughout the evening, informational booths and speakers addressing the issue of homelessness. Why: To call attention to the issue of homelessness, especially among youth and young adults. The more people participate, the more people in power will take notice and realize that the homeless population includes men, women, children, and families who work to get out of their situations, but are unable to- because of economic hardship and - lack of affordable housing and services. We will also take the opportunity to provide education on how community members can help. How: Made possible by a grant from AmeriCorps. Special notes: Bring flashlights, overnight gear, and warm clothing. Extra warm clothing /blankets provided as available. Street parking in vicinity only.No alcohol or glass permitted. Dinner will be provided on Saturday; breakfast will be provided on Sunday. For more information:Contact Sam Brown or Carl Coccaro, AmeriCorps, c/o Youth Services of Southern Wisconsin, Inc., 1955 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704, or (608) 245 - 2550 ext. 209 or 305.
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Grace Episcopal Church Our Sunday Worship Schedule: 116 W. Washington Avenue 8:00am - Holy Eucharist, Rite I Madison, WI 53703 10:00am - Holy Eucharist, Rite II (608) 255-5147 12:00pm - Holy Eucharist or Morning Prayer in Spanish
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