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GraceNotes
The pulse of Grace Episcopal Church
2.1.13
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We Welcome Lorraine...
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...as the new Kitchen Coordinator!
Many of you may know Lorraine Brathwaite as a member of Grace or through her role as Food Pantry Coordinator. We now welcome her to the additional, newly-created role of Kitchen Coordinator for Grace.
One of Lorraine's undertakings will be to line up volunteers for Coffee Hour. Amen to that! She will also serve as the contact point for any use of the kitchen, among other assorted duties surrounding this vital space for ministry and mission.
Please feel free to contact her at togracechurchpantry@gmail.com.
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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 Ellie Germanson, Barbara McVicker, 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 Jane Boushele For those who mourn Russ, son of Jane Boushele For those serving
in the military Tim Wilson
John Koskinen For the Hispanic ministry Happy Birthday to: 2/3: Katie Binger; 2/6: Eric Holm, Stan Richardson, Mary Janet Wellensiek; 2/7: Ben Ferris, Pat Werk; 2/8: Phoebe Seep; 2/12: Tim Enright, Grace Irving, Nancy Okey; 2/13: John Koerner; 2/14: Edie Kelm, Mark Koerner And a Blessed Anniversary to:
2/2 Bob Davenport and Carol Milanich In Time of Sorrow The mother of our Sexton, Russ Boushele, died this past Sunday. Russ was fortunate enough to be able to make it in time to hold her hand as she took her last breath. No matter how young or old, it is always difficult to say goodbye to your mother. For those of you who would like to send cards of comfort, please address them to: Russ Boushele c/o Grace Episcopal Church
116 West Washington Ave
Madison, WI, 53703 Russ has requested any memorials be made to the Grace Church Food Pantry where a need will be fulfilled in her honor.
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Parking Update
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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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Worship and Fellowship
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February 3
The Fourth 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. "Sacred Space" adult forum. library Noon Holy Eucharist or Morning Prayer in Spanish 5 p.m. St. Francis House service and meal at Grace "Sacred Space" continues with Tom Dale Grab a cup of coffee and meet in the library following the 10 a.m. service as we explore "Christian Sacred Space from Early Christian House Church to Grace Church Madison" - facilitated by Tom Dale, Art Historian. 12:10 p.m. Mid-day Eucharist 6 p.m. Master Plan User Group Leader Meeting, Guild Hall
February 10
The Last 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. Choir Appreciation Party 11:30 a.m. "Grace and Sacred Space in the 21st Century" adult forum, library Noon Holy Eucharist or Morning Prayer in Spanish 5 p.m. St. Francis House service and meal at Grace Today is Choir Appreciation Sunday! An Appreciation lunch will be given by the Women in Rector's Guild to honour Grace's amazing Chancel Choir and Organist on Sunday, February 10th. Everyone is encouraged to come to the Guild Hall after the 10:00 a.m. service for a light lunch and show their appreciation to those that supply the beautiful music that Grace is blessed with every Sunday.
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Open your purse strings and
tighten up your shoe strings!
Tuesday, February 12th, is the annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper and Races. This is a special night of good food, good fun, and good funds - it's a fundraiser for the Grace Food Pantry!
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. If you are unable to make the dinner, but would like to send funds for the pantry, designated pancake eaters are standing by.  You've seen the show, now read the book!
The next meeting of the Grace Book Group will be on February 11, 2013, at 7p.m. at Zoe Richardson's ( e-mail me for directions). We will be discussing Elizabeth Gaskell's Cranford. Cranford describes the English countryside 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. You do not have to have read the whole book or even skimmed the book to join us. Sometimes it's fun to hear what others have to say before you've read it! - Frank Cook Ever wonder: How did Jesus heal?
Come to the Healing Prayer Group meeting on Sunday, February 17, at 11:45 a.m. to read and discuss a short article exploring this subject. No previous experience with healing prayer necessary, just an open mind and heart. We meet in the A.A. Room which is located on the second floor of the education wing. Look for the "A.A. Room" wayfinding signs.
Estate Sale Volunteers Needed
Two classic Grace Church Estate Sales are planned back to back this spring. Both are full of intriguing items, the first one featuring Victorian furniture, a large variety of artwork and costume jewelry, plus many treasured pieces offered to us on consignment. If you have never worked an estate sale, you can anticipate a laid-back atmosphere where you do useful work for the church, really get to know fellow parishioners, and learn stuff you never thought you'd know. No experience is required-you learn on the job.
We also could use some help with collecting and delivering consigned items (mostly smalls packed in boxes) from our storage locker on Mineral Point Road and from the church basement to the sale house. If you have a van or an empty car and are able to help with this, please let Francine know. We will work with you to complete this important task at a mutually convenient time. The first sale is Friday and Saturday, April 5 and 6 at 1910 Elka Lane (near junction of N. Sherman and Northport Dr.) on the east side Madison. Pricing begins Wednesday, February 20, and will continue Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. until the sale. We need all the volunteers we can get, so sign up by contacting Francine Hartman (e-mail: fmhartman@mac.com or 241-3039) right away . I promise you it is time well spent. Plans for second sale (probably at the end of April or beginning of May) will be revealed as soon as they are concrete. |
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 We've already achieved 1,866 pounds! Princeton Health Club is giving back to the community once again through their annual weight-loss/exercise challenge. Join team Madison Episcopal 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 MadisonEpiscopal and start stacking up the pounds for the Grace Food Pantry click here!
Serve, Drink, Share Haitian Coffee this Lent
From the Haiti Project website:
"Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he'll sit in a boat all day and drink beer. Chuckles aside, handouts are necessary in times of emergency but hand-ups are required for meaningful assistance with long-term results. Being able to support your family with a job is among one of the most powerful things we can do to help anyone. After clean water, shelter, medicine and food, what Haitians want more than anything else is to support their families."
Read how you can help here.
Episcopal Relief and Development Sunday
Sunday, February 17
The Episcopal Church invites all Episcopalians to gather on February 17 to pray for people around the world who are struggling with poverty, hunger and disease. Episcopal Relief & Development, a ministry of The Episcopal Church, works with local partners in over 40 countries to tackle these issues. You can support this work by contributing to a plate offering on Sunday, February 17, using special inserts that will be found in the bulletin that day or by mailing your gift with this response form. Your participation is a simple way to help convey Jesus' love for our most vulnerable neighbors. |
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Sign up to Receive daily Lenten Meditations here. Available in English and Spanish. A few hard copy booklets will be available in English at the back of the nave beginning Sunday, February 10.
Upcoming Religious Education Opportunities at Grace
Newcomers 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. Contact Fr. Jonathan to sign up.
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Outings of Interest
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Porchlight's Original Chefs Auction:
Homegrown Talent Meeting Local Need
Tuesday, March 5th from 6-9 p.m.
Wisconsin Institute For Discovery
1300 Block of University Ave.
Madison, WI 53715
Enjoy a night of exceptional, unique culinary fare and craft cocktails as you dance the night away with friends! Within the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, UW Madison's most unique venue, guests will dine on signature dishes from Madison's top chefs, taste truly Wisconsin spirits and out bid one another for exceptional private dinners and celebratory packages during a live auction. Please join us for a night full of fun! Tickets are $30 or $200 for a reserved table of eight. Please contact Beatrice at 257-2534 ext. 20 with any questions.
Note from Barb Karlen: I plan to attend. It would be delightful if 7 others of you would also come, so we could have a "Grace Church Table." Call me, 244-5933, or email bjkarlen@sbcglobal.net if interested. Go to www.porchlightinc.org to learn more about the organization.
You are invited to a
public presentation given by
Flint Sparks, PhD
Psychologist and Zen Buddhist Priest
Waking Up to Who and What You Are
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
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. SimeŽa 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,
724-266-2810, www.newwineskins.org.
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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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