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GraceNotes
The pulse of Grace Episcopal Church
12.14.12
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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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We pray for
Gloria Peterson, Jean Ambrosavage, Steve and Carol Smith, The Rev.
Gary Lambert, Jerry Germanson,Tim Wilson (serving in Afghanistan), Sabine Lobitz, Glenys Hampson, Manami Terrien, Gertrude Waigumbulizi, Jeanne, the family of Fran Jeatran, Sharon Chubbuck.
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
The Rev. Nancy Idenden For those serving
in the military Tim Wilson
John Koskinen For the Hispanic ministry Happy Birthday this week to:
12/17: Joanne Bush, Joshua Puglielli 12/18: Samantha Crownover 12/19: Simon Anderson, Henry DeMarco, Elizabeth Johnson,
Corrie Norman 12/20: Laura Coleman A Blessed Anniversary to:
12/16: Stephen and Susan Webster 12/18: Archie and Pennie Wallen 12/20: Bruce Croushore and Michele Hilmes
A Ride for Melba
Dear Church Family,
I have bringing Melba Jesudason to church a few times a month for awhile. She has moved in with her son and they live off of Mineral Point Road near the Blackhawk Church. He works full time for TSA and there are no bus routes out there. So, I'm wondering if someone might be able to bring her once or twice a month since I can't do that right now or for some time.
Let me know if this is a possibility for you and I'll help you set it up.
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Worship and Fellowship
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Photo: Kenn JeSchonek, Photographic Creations
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December 15
Grace Presents! Noon - 1 PM Carol Carlson, violin, Matthew Wilbur, trombone, with special guest, Greg Upward.
December 16
The Third Sunday of Advent
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. Holy Eucharist or Morning Prayer in Spanish
Calling Cards
This Sunday you will find flowers and cards at the back of the nave ready for delivery to a homebound member of Grace. (Before delivery, please give a courtesy call to make sure the recipient is ready to receive guests.) Thank you for continuing this caring tradition.
Fill the Bin!
Dear People of Grace,
As the days of Advent move towards Christmas, Porchlight is collecting items to put into duffle bags to give to shelter guests for Christmas.
Please bring men's stocking caps, small, travel size shaving creams, lip balms, multi-pack disposable razors, and multi-pack combs this Sunday or on a week day next week through the 20th. There will be a plastic collection box in the Guild Hall.
Thank you.
Linda Newman
Outreach Committee Chair
This man loves spreadsheets
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.
Here is the latest stewardship update:
Pledge Income Goal for 2013: $367,000
Pledge Amount to Date: $338,737
Number of Grace Church Households: 255
Number of Pledges Received to Date: 125
If you have yet to make a pledge, please prayerfully consider doing so. Our goal in 2013 is to bring in enough pledges to go beyond a maintenance-only budget, to be able to set in to place new mission and outreach-related programs.
December 19
12:10 p.m. Mid-day Eucharist 6 p.m. Celtic Eucharist December 23
The Fourth Sunday of Advent
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) Noon Holy Eucharist or Morning Prayer in Spanish
Service Ministers December ROTAThank you for filling out the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Doodle survey. Here is what I have compiled so far, with remaining openings: Christmas Eve4 p.m. Lectors: (Need 2) Eucharistic Ministers: Judy Rose, Pat Pollock, (need 1) Prayers of the People: (Need 1) 10 p.m. Lectors: Michael Leland, Kabura Mukasa Eucharistic Ministers: Roger and Nabu Mukasa, (need 1) Prayers of the People: Hazel Holden Christmas Day10 a.m. Lectors: Sidney Boone, Michael Ferris Eucharistic Ministers: Pat Pollock, Matthew Pollock, Judy Rose Prayers of the People: Steve Webster Tellers: Pat Pollock, Michael Ferris If you can fill any of these openings, please e-mail Jody. We will also need acolytes for each service, if you are available to acolyte, please e-mail Matthew. Looking ahead... Donors for the flowers at the altar are needed January 6, 13, 20, and 27. Please contact Linda Savage if you would like to donate flowers in memory, honor, or thanksgiving.
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Waiting turns to Arrival
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Photo: Wisconsin Historical Society
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Advent Ponderings from the Rector I've compiled some Advent resource including online Advent Calendars, daily meditations, and downloadable devotional booklets that you may find helpful in this season of preparation:
http://gracerector.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/advent-resources-2012/ |
Celebrate the birth of Christ!
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Christmas Eve
4 p.m. Family Eucharist with a reflection at the Creche for children
9:15 p.m. Choral Prelude
10 p.m. Choral Eucharist with incense
Both services conclude with a candlelit singing of Silent Night. Nursery care will be available at the 4 p.m. service.
Christmas Day
10 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
(The nursery will be open, but not staffed.)
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Greens and Reds
Next Sunday when you arrive to worship, the greens of Christmas will be hung around the altar, nave, and outside entryways. These festive Christmas decorations are made possible through your dedicated donations. You are invited to make a contribution to the Christmas Decorating Fund to help ensure this tradition continues. Donations can be made simply as gifts of celebration and also in memory or thanksgiving of a particular person, place, or thing. Please look for the white "Church Christmas Decor" slips at the back of the nave or simply print "Christmas flowers" and your dedication in the memo of your check and place in the
offering plate this morning. Dedications will appear in the Christmas bulletins.
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Join Grace Foyers and Join the Fun!
Foyer Groups are a fun and easy way for parishioners to gather together on a regular but informal basis for purely social reasons. There is no agenda or plan - just casual fellowship and a simple meal. Meals have included breakfast, lunch and dinner held in homes, restaurants, and senior citizen communities. Grace Foyer groups are made up of singles, couples, and families, young and old. Each small group of six to eight people meet once every four to six weeks during the winter and spring with the main focus on Christian fellowship, a refreshing meal and relaxed conversation.
The Grand Foyer kick-off will be scheduled for Sunday, January 13, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Guild Hall. Attendance not required, just desired. Sign up to attend or volunteer (arrive by 5 p.m.) to help set up the Grand Foyer by contacting Chère Gibson at ccgibson@wisc.edu or 824-0303.
We grieve
The Rev. Nancy Idenden who was once Associate Rector at Grace has died.
BELVIDERE, N.J. - The Rev. Nancy L. Idenden, age 54, passed away peacefully Dec., 1, 2012, at the House of Good Shepherd, Hackettstown, N.J. Nancy was born March 9, 1958, in Belleville, N.J. to John E. Idenden Sr. and the late Nancy Connely Idenden. Nancy was an Episcopal Priest. She was ordained at Grace Church, Madison, in 1993. Nancy is a 1980 graduate of Chatham University in Pittsburgh; after working for several years she went on to complete her MDiv at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (1991). The Rev. Nancy Idenden served as rector for eight years at Grace Episcopal Church in Columbus, Neb., before retiring due to illness. While living in Columbus, Nancy was active in the Prairie Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross and in the Julian of Norwich Chapter of the Order of the Daughters of the King. She was also a member of the Society of Mayflower Descendants. Nancy loved animals, especially her dogs who were her constant companions.
Nancy is survived by her loving father, John E. Idenden of Belleville, N.J.; three loving brothers, John "Jack" Idenden Jr. of White Township, N.J., Bill Idenden and his wife, Elaine of Belleville, N.J., and Tom Idenden of Belleville, N.J.; three nephews and her beloved dogs, Onyx and Sugar.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Idenden.
A Memorial Service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF OXFORD at Hazen, Route 519 and Brass Castle Road, Belvidere, NJ 07823, with the Rev. Laurie Matarazzo and the Rev. Sherry Karasik officiating. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Episcopal Relief & Development, 815 Second Ave., New York, NY 10017 or the ALS Association, 1275 K Street NW, Suite 1050, Washington, DC 20005
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Warren Hills Memorial Home, 234. W. Washington, Ave., Washington, NJ 07882. To send an online condolence please visit www.warrenhillsmemorialhome.com.
Lubar Institute
Community Forum begins a new group Our popular Community Forum begins a new group in January 2013. Community Forum provides local Muslim, Christian and Jewish community members
with an opportunity for dialogue to engender greater understanding and more peaceful
relations between our faith communities. During the first meeting, participants choose
four discussion topics: Following are the dates and locations: I Sunday, January 27th, 1-3pm, Lowell Hall n Sunday, February 17th, 1-3pm, Islamic Center
In Sunday, March 17th, 1-3pm, Midvale Lutheran
IV Sunday, April 21St, 1-3pm, Temple Bethel Learn more about your own faith by engaging in Muslim Jewish and Christian dialogue! Take a
few hours once a month on Sunday January- March to get to know other members of the family
of Abraham. Contact Brad Klinge1e at the UW Madison Lubar Institute for the Study of
Abrahamic Religions for more information or to sign up: bklingele@gmai1.com. Blessings, Brad Klingele
Program Manager Lubar Institute for the Study of Abrahamic Religions
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When the tractor is not running, hoes like
this one are the only means of cultivating the fields.
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Diocese of Newala needs our help
During this season of Advent, please remember the Diocese of Milwaukee's companion diocese, Newala in your prayers. This financial stresses the diocese faces are many. At this time, they are struggling to raise funds to repair their tractor, which (when operational) is an important source of income for the diocese, as it is hired out to plow fields for local farmers. When the tractor is not running, not only must area farmers return to working their fields with hand tools (see photo) but there are also no funds to pay diocesan office workers. The Diocese of Newala is currently trying to raise approximately $4500 to fix the tractor.
If you would like to make a donation, checks may be sent to the Diocese of Milwaukee at 804 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Please make checks payable to Diocese of Milwaukee and put "Newala Tractor" in the notation line. Questions? Contact Neil Radtke of the Companion Diocese Committee at njradtke@wi.rr.com.
THANK YOU!
Neil
Holy Casserolers Manami Terrien is beginning another round of treatment for her stage four breast cancer. We'd like to help out with some meals/casseroles/soups. Please put your food in a freezer-safe, disposable container; label it with "Manami", your name, and the date; and place it in the Holy Casseroler freezer at church. (The top shelf of the stainless steel refrigerator in the corner of the kitchen by the microwave.) She and her husband do not have any food restrictions. Thanks! Darby Homeless in MadisonRead an informative blog post by Father Jonathan here. Download the Warming Shelter wish list here. **Just in - Sarah Gilmore, Coordinator, says the No. 1 priority for the warming place is ten ride bus tickets, followed by rolling suitcases, followed by supplies of water and coffee and other items from grocery store.** A video about the plight of homeless teens in Madison  | | Make Room For Youth (MRFY) |
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Outings of Interest
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Emily's Coming to Madison!Emily Birsan, former soloist at Grace, is performing with the Middleton Community Orchestra on December 19 at 7:30 pm. It's only $10! Click here for details. Grace Members set to shine in the Nutcracker
Are you planning on attending the Nutcracker Ballet at the Overture Center ? Then you should go on 12/16 at 2pm or 12/24 at 1pm to see our own Evie and Anselm dance in the show! Evie is a baby mouse and a garden attendant, and Anselm is the bugle boy and a garden attendant. It is sure to be a great performance by the Madison Ballet and an enjoyable afternoon of wonderful imagery. Get a Peek at the Grace Presents Spring 2013 Season!January 26
Sound Ensemble Wisconsin
An up-and-coming Wisconsin Chamber Music Group www.sewmusic.org February 2
Laura Burns, violin and Jess Salek, piano perform an all Brahms concert March 2, Rachel Eve Holmes, soprano,
Jennifer Sams, mezzo soprano, Jesse Hoffmeister,
tenor and John Bohman, baritone perform an Art
Song Recital and the Brahms Liebeslieder Waltzes April 13
Black Marigold A new Madison-based, female woodwind quintet www.blackmarigold.com All concerts are at noon on Saturdays and are free and open to the public. |
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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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