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GraceNotes
The pulse of Grace Episcopal Church
1.18.13
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Stewardship Update 1.10.13
| Pledge Income Goal for 2013:
$367,000
Pledge Amount to Date:
$347,777
Number of Grace Church Households:
255
Number of Pledges Received to Date:
130
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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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Parking Heads-up
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The entire Capitol Square and the 100 blocks of both East and West Washington and Wisconsin Avenue will be closed from 6 p.m. on 2/16 through 1 a.m. on Monday, 2/18. Please plan parking alternatives for events at Grace.
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Joys and Concerns
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We pray for Ellie Germanson,
Gloria Peterson, Jean Ambrosavage, Carol Smith, Jerry Germanson, Sabine Lobitz, Glenys Hampson, Manami Terrien, Gertrude Waigumbulizi, Jeanne, the family of Fran Jeatran.
We pray for our homebound
Louise Bjorkland, Katie Binger, Genevieve Jackson, Jeannine Denning, Carole Jo Drives, Anne Hausner, Jean Maas, Eve Street, and Charles Ambrosavage.
For the departed
Peggy Terrell For those who mourn Jason Loch, grandson of Peggy Terrell For those serving
in the military Tim Wilson
John Koskinen For the Hispanic ministry Happy Birthday to: 1/22: David Huenink, Jewelryana Rose 1/25: Mai Fiske, Carole Getgood, Lorraine Heise, Harold Mayer 1/26: Erin Augspurger, Lee Coleman 1/29: Bob Davenport, Anne Stone, Hazel Holden 1/30: Lynn Childress 1/31: Geri Naymick And a Blessed Anniversary to:
1/19: John and Marian Bolz
1/27: Henry and Joanne Bush
Parting Shots from Pittsburgh
On December 16, 2012, a special service was held at All Soul's, North Versailles, in honor of the Rev. John Fetterman's 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. His ordination was Dec. 19, 1962 at St. Peter's, Rome, Italy. Co-celebrating with John is the Rev. Harvey Peters, a Lutheran pastor from Bethlehem, Pa., a long time friend.  - From the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh
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Worship and Fellowship
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January 20
The Second Sunday after the Epiphany
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite I) 9:00 a.m. Weekly Lectionary Study, A.A. Room 9:10 a.m. Re:Form (meets in the library) 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite II) Godly Play 11:15 a.m. Buildings and Grounds meets in the A.A. Room "Sacred Space" adult forum begins in the library Noon Holy Eucharist or Morning Prayer in Spanish 5 p.m. St. Francis House service and meal at Grace  Adult Forum 4-part series begins Grab a cup of coffee and meet in the library following the 10 a.m. service.
January 20 & 27
- facilitated by Jonathan Grieser, Rector
February 3
"Christian Sacred Space from Early Christian House Church to Grace Church Madison" - facilitated by Tom Dale, Art Historian
February 10 - Grace and Sacred Space in the 21st Century
Join us as we explore the nature and development of sacred space in human history from the biblical world to the present. How have Christians conceived, constructed, and related to sacred space over the centuries? What does sacred space mean, what might it become in an age when many people no longer affiliate with organized religion? This series is intended to help us reflect on sacred space including Grace Church as we develop our master plan for renovations, but also as we think about what it means to be "the church on Capitol Square."
January 21 The church office will be closed in honor of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. January 2312:10 p.m. Mid-day Eucharist January 26 9 a.m. Vestry Retreat to sunny San Diego. (Just kidding! Oakwood West.)  Noon Grace PresentsCome enjoy a performance of Sound Ensemble Wisconsin. The program will feature: - Charles Ives Violin/Piano Sonata No. 3 - Morton Gould's Rag-Blues-Rag for solo piano - 6 Gershwin songs for voice and piano Mary Theodore, violin; Vincent Fuh, piano; Rachel Eve Holmes, soprano. Concerts in the Grace Presents series are free and open to all ages. You are welcome to bring a sack lunch.
January 27
The Third Sunday after the Epiphany
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite I) 9:00 a.m. Weekly Lectionary Study, A.A. Room 9:10 a.m. Re:Form 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite II) Godly Play 11:15 a.m. "Tour the Pantry!" Coffee Hour 11:30 a.m. "Sacred Space" adult forum, library Noon Holy Eucharist or Morning Prayer in Spanish 5 p.m. St. Francis House service and meal at Grace
Join Lorraine in the Pantry for a Coffee Hour Field Trip!
Coffee Hour (following the 10 a.m. service) on the 27th will be a wonderful opportunity to get to know the Grace Episcopal Church Food Pantry. Enjoy a cup of coffee while you get to know more about the vital role our church plays in hunger advocacy on the Capital Square.
Perspectives on Spirituality and the Environment
with Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori
Sunday, January 27, 2013
at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Milwaukee
914 East Knapp Street
Schedule
3 p.m. Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori
4 p.m. Open roundtable discussion and refreshments
5 p.m. Choral evensong, with prayer and readings - All faiths are welcome
Katharine Jefferts Schori became the 26th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church of the United States in June 2006. She is the first woman elected as a primate in the worldwide Anglican Communion.
Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori has earned a PhD in oceanography and a Doctor of Divinity degree, which makes her uniquely qualified to be an advocate for environmental and climate issues.
She testified to the U.S. Senate on climate change and its impact on people living in poverty in the U.S. and around the globe, stating, "No life form can be studied in isolation from its surroundings or from other organisms. All living things are deeply interconnected, and all life depends on the life of others."
As a scientist, she understands links between global poverty and the need to address global warming.
Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori is author of the book, The Heartbeat of God: Finding the Sacred in the Middle of Everything.
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Challenged!
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 The Million Pound Challenge is On! Princeton Health Club is giving back to the community once again through their annual weight-loss/exercise challenge. Join team Madison Episcopal (team # 209) and help us reach the Million Pound Challenge! For every 1 pound lost or 1 hour exercised 10 pounds of food will be donated to the Grace Episcopal Food Pantry! That's us!
There are many different ways to participate - and none of them require you to be a member of the Princeton Club. Learn about the program here: http://www.princetonclub.net/mpcTo join team MadisonEpiscoal (#209) and start stacking up the pounds for the Grace Food Pantry click here! Calling all Men
Seeking volunteers of the male persuasion to prepare, setup, serve and cleanup for the upcoming Episcopal Church Women's Luncheon. (We need about 10 people.) Date: Saturday February 2nd Time: Probably 2 shifts between 10:00 and 3:00. They will likely be 2.5 hour shifts, but we'll take whatever lengths and start/end times people are available Contact Benjamin Farrow, 608-335-5984, to sign up.
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Foyers Foray
Can you believe there were close to 52 people who came out for the Grand Foyer Meal this past Sunday. What a turnout! Thank you to everyone who worked to organize and set up for the meal. It was a wonderful kick-off to what hopes to be another year of very meaningful small group get-to-know-yous that build strong parish ties. If this paragraph has piqued your interest and you have know idea what foyer groups are, please e-mail Chere Gibson for details. Annual Episcopal Church Women's
Winter Luncheon Saturday, February 2nd All women (members of Grace, friends of Grace, friends of friends) are invited to gather in the Guild Hall at Noon on Saturday, February 2nd, for socializing and to enjoy a delicious meal which will be prepared and served by the men of Grace.
The Luncheon will be followed by a special dramatic presentation called "The Woman Jesus Called Mother". It will be given by Maggie Rowe who has acted over 200 performances of this original spiritual work. It is a one-woman, one-act drama of the life of Mary of Nazareth and will be given in the sanctuary of Grace Church. Our own Lynn Morgan will provide a vocal prelude. According to those who have seen it, the program is very moving and not to be missed.
We are anticipating a large turnout. Please make reservations in advance so we can be sure to accommodate everyone. Reservations can be made by sending an e-mail with the number in your party and, if you require childcare, the names and ages of your children, to: Jane Henning at shennin2@wisc.edu or (608) 238-4089. See you on 2/2/13 at noon! - Linda Savage, ECW Correspondent
Once again...Live from Guild Hall...
A Lovely Shrove Tuesday Pancake Fundraiser!
Date: 2/12/13
Location: The Vilas Guild Hall of Grace Church
Hall opens: 5:30 p.m. Serving: 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Kid's rhythm instrument parade: 6:15 - 6:30 p.m. Pancake racing: 6:30 p.m. Menu: All-you-can-eat pancakes hot off the griddle with an assortment of cheerful toppings, gluten-free sausage, clementines, decaf coffee, hot tea, milk, and water. Gluten-free pancakes also available. Suggested minimum donation: $5 (ages 6 and up) or $12 per family, children (5 and under) are free. Reservations requested to help with planning: e-mail togracechurch@gmail.com or phone 255-5147. Funds raised support the Grace Food Pantry. Comic English Country Novel next Book Pick
Dear new folks, considering folks, and Grace Book Groupies, The next meeting of the Grace Book Group will be on February 11, 2013, at 7 PM at Zoe Richardson's ( e-mail me for directions). We will be discussing Elizabeth Gaskell's Cranford. [Copied and combined from several reviews]: Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, née Stevenson (29 September 1810 - 12 November 1865), often referred to simply as Mrs. Gaskell, was an English novelist and short story writer during the Victorian era. She is perhaps best known for her biography of Charlotte Brontë. Her novels offer a detailed portrait of the lives of many strata of society, including the very poor, and as such are of interest to social historians as well as lovers of literature. Her witty and poignant comedy of country-town life, provides a gently comic picture of life in an English country town in the mid-nineteenth century. Cranford describes the small adventures of Miss Matty and Miss Deborah, two middle-aged spinster sisters striving to live with dignity in reduced circumstances. Copies are available in the public library or you can buy a copy from Amazon.com for $2.50. Frank Cook Book Group Ringmaster |
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Time Change
Please note Godly Play (ages 4-7) has moved back to the 10 a.m. time slot. Re:Form (ages 8-14) will continue to meet at 9:10 a.m.
Field Trip to the Madison Children's Museum
SAVE the DATE...Families of Grace - mark your calendars for a children's outing to the Madison Children's Museum after the 10 a.m. service on Sunday, February 17th. Details to follow.
Upcoming Religious Education Opportunities at GraceNewcomers class between the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. services starting February 24th, continuing until March 17th. Explore the Episcopal faith tradition. Confirmation class between the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. services starting on April 7th, ending on April 28th.
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Outings of Interest
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Grace Presents!The next performance in this intimate concert series (following the Wisconsin Sound Ensemble on January 26th) will be Laura Burns, violin, and Jess Salek, piano. Mark your calendars now to ensure you won't miss this duet as they share all that is Brahms. Noon. Grace Episcopal Church nave. Free and for all ages.
 You are invited to come to a Public Presentation given by Flint Sparks, PhD Psychologist and Zen Buddhist Priest Waking Up to Who and What You Are The Natural State of wakefulness is who you are. Wisdom and compassion is what you are when you live from the Natural State. We most often live in states of delusion and distraction based on the distorting and contracting forces of our past conditioning. We become so accustomed to this way of living that we consider it "natural." We declare, "this is who I am!" However, your True Self is actually the Natural State and waking up to this reality and engaging in practices to embody and integrate this awareness is the essence of the spiritual path. Softening the contractions of past conditioning is also the focus of most depth psychotherapies. This evening will be an invitation to consider the possibility of this profound shift from the dream state to wakefulness. We will consider how we can all wake up to who and what we are within the context of our everyday life. In this way we can discover the freedom inherent in the Natural State. St Andrew's Episcopal Church 1833 Regent St., Madison, WI Wednesday, March 20, 7-8:30 p.m. (Parking is on the street and may require walking some distance) For further information contact Suzanne Kilkus @ heartspace@charter.net or 239-9127 Cost: Food Pantry Offering and Free Will Donation for the Teaching * Flint Sparks, PhD is a licensed psychologist with over 25 years' experience in the practice of psychotherapy. He has post-doctoral certificates in Hakomi psychotherapy and group therapy. In addition he is a trainer with the Center of Self Leadership in the Internal Family Systems Model. He is also an ordained Zen Buddhist priest currently serving the Appamada community of Austin, Texas New Wineskins for Global Mission 2013 Conference
April 4-7, 2013
Ridgecrest, NC Know a group of friends hungry for mission? Bring a team to this encouraging, eyeopening, life-changing conference: the largest Anglican missions conference in the world. Hear Bp. Lloyd Allen (Honduras), Abp. Mouneer Anis (Egypt, Mideast), Bp. Ken
Clarke (SAMS Ireland), the Rev. Kevin Higgins (GT), Bp. Nathan Inyam (AFM-Nigeria), the Rev. Steve Maina (CMS New Zealand), the Rev. Fouad Masri (Crescent Project), the Rev. Sime´a Meldrum (Brazil), the Rev. Paul Morales (Rock
the World), Abp. Stanley Ntagali (Uganda), Dr. Glen Petta (SOMA), Rev. S.D. Ponraj (India), Dr. Justyn Terry (Trinity), Bp. Albert Vun (Sabah), the Rev. Yee Ching Wah (Thailand), Stewart Wicker (SAMS), Abp. Tito Zavala (Southern Cone), plus 55 More. NEW WINESKINS, P.O. BOX 278, AMBRIDGE, PA 15003,
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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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