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GraceNotes
The pulse of Grace Episcopal Church
12.22.12 - 1.3.13
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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 For those serving
in the military Tim Wilson
John Koskinen For the Hispanic ministry Happy Birthday this week to: 12/23: Harry Hackler; 12/24: Marlys Bauman, Rober Sergenian; 12/25: Adelaide Fiske, Michele Hilmes; 12/27: Cecilia DeMarco, Carole Trone; 12/28: Katherine Voight; 12/29: Anne Bolz, Barbara Mays, Jolanda Vanderwal Taylor; 12/30: Kathy Cramer Walsh A Blessed Anniversary to: 12/27: Anne and Jon Bauman, Karl and Mary Janet Wellensiek; 12/28: Linda and Peter Krug; 1/1: Jon and Erin Augspurger;
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Worship and Fellowship
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Greetings! This publication of GraceNotes serves as a combination GraceNotes TW@G Christmas Extravaganza! It contains useful information to last now through the New Year.
In celebration of Christmas and New Year's, the church office will be closed December 26 and January 1. The Grace Food Pantry will be closed the week of Christmas, reopening again on January 2nd. TW@G will visit your inbox once again on January 7th, with GraceNotes returning on Friday, January 4. Until then, from all the staff at Grace Episcopal Church we wish you a warm Christmas and a brave New Year!
 And, as always, what happens at the Grace staff Christmas party stays at the staff Christmas party!
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. No Children's Church, Godly Play and Re:Form as usual
10 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
Chancel Choir rehearsal after 10 a.m. worship
Noon Morning Prayer in Spanish
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.)
December 30
The First Sunday after Christmas
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite I) 9:00 a.m. Weekly Lectionary Study, A.A. Room 9:10 a.m. (Children's Church, Godly Play, and Re:Form resume January 6) 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite II) - Showing of Veggie Tales for the younger set during worship Noon Holy Eucharist or Morning Prayer in Spanish
Service Ministers December ROTAChristmas Eve4 p.m. Lector: Sue Byram Eucharistic Ministers: Judy Rose, Pat Pollock, (need 1) Prayers of the People: YTBD 10 p.m. Lectors: Michael Leland, Kabura Mukasa Eucharistic Ministers: Roger and Nabu Mukasa, Jolanda Vanderwal Taylor 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: Michael Ferris Tellers: Pat Pollock, Michael Ferris If you can fill any of these openings, please e-mail Jody by Monday morning. 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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| Community | Carol Sing on 12/27 to benefit Grace Food Pantry
The Third Day of Christmas Carol Sing and Organ Concert will be held at Luther
Memorial Church on Thursday, December 27, at 7:00 p.m. Sing carols and hymns by candlelight amid festive Christmas decorations. An offering will be taken to support the Grace Church food pantry - monetary contributions are encouraged.
Luther Memorial Church, 1021 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53715
Phone: 608/258-3160
Book Group rescheduled
Draco left in it's wake more than snow - it left a 2nd chance to make book group!
Linda will host the next meeting on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 and Judy will still guide us through a reading of A Child's Christmas In Wales. Whether you have attended book group before, or are thinking of making this your first time, we hope you can join us. And especially hope that the weather cooperates!
Please contact me with questions or for directions: Frank Cook
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.
Lubar Institute Community Forum
begins again January 27
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: Sunday, January 27th, 1-3pm, Lowell Hall Sunday, February 17th, 1-3pm, Islamic Center
Sunday, March 17th, 1-3pm, Midvale Lutheran
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. Brad Klingele
Program Manager Lubar Institute for the Study of Abrahamic Religions
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| Called to Serve |
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
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Outings of Interest
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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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GraceNotes is published every other Friday.
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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