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February 23, 2017 Emmanuel's E-News
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Greetings from
Emmanuel Episcopal Church!
This Sunday is the Last Sunday after the Epiphany.
Rev. Ellen will celebrate at both services and preach at 8 am. We will have a guest preacher at 10 am.
We look forward to seeing you in church!
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What is Shrove Tuesday?
The day before the beginning of Lent is known as Shrove Tuesday. To shrive someone, in old-fashioned terms, is to hear his acknowledgement of his sins, to assure him of God's forgiveness, and to give him appropriate spiritual advice. The term survives today in ordinary usage in the expression "short shrift". To give someone short shrift is to pay very little attention to his excuses or problems.
On Shrove Tuesday, many Christians make a special point of self-examination, of considering what wrongs they need to repent, and what amendments of life or areas of spiritual growth they especially need to ask God's help in dealing with. Often they consult on these matters with a spiritual counselor, or receive shrift.
Shrove Tuesday is also called Fat Tuesday (in French, Mardi=Tuesday; gras=fat), because on that day a thrifty housewife uses up the fats that she has kept around (the can of bacon drippings, or whatever) for cooking, but that she will not be using during Lent. Anglican tradition has it that we must "Waste not, want not!" and is an old and famous family rule! Since pancakes are a standard way of using up fat, the day is also called Pancake Tuesday.
In England, and perhaps elsewhere, the day is celebrated with pancake races. The contestants run a course while holding a griddle and flipping a pancake. Points are awarded for time, for number and height of flips, and number of times the pancake turns over. There are, of course, penalties for dropping the pancake.
Adapted from: http://www.ccepiscopal.org/
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Palm Recycling
Have any old palms at home? Dispose of them respectfully by bringing them to Church to be turned into ashes for Ash Wednesday, March 1st. There will be baskets at both entrances of the church. Thank you!
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 Diocesan Youth Associate to visit Emmanuel
We are excited to welcome Mr. Chad Senuta to Emmanuel on Sunday, February 26th. Chad is the Associate for Youth Ministry at the Diocese of Chicago. He will join us as a guest speaker at the 9am Adult Forum, preach at the 10am service, and then give a brief presentation to families on Camp Chicago and other diocesan youth programs.
Please plan to come say hello to Chad and hear about all of the cool things going on.
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Shrove Tuesday is Coming!
February 28th is Shrove Tuesday and Parish Life is inviting everyone to a Pancake Supper in Memorial Hall starting at 6:30. It is carb loading time with pancakes with assorted toppings, bacon, fruit, juice, milk, coffee and a slice of a King Cake.
A craft table will be set up to decorate Mardi Gras masks. Suggested donations are $4.00 for adults and $10 for family.
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Join Us for Morning Prayer
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The 2017 Vintage Market/Antique Show Needs Your Help
Our Vintage Market/Antique Show is a parish led event and our biggest fundraiser for parish ministries and outreach. This year, the show is being held on Friday, March 10th, 10am-6pm and Saturday, March 11th, 10am-4pm and features vintage and antique dealers. Please participate in the following ways as you are able:
- Sign up to work at several slots at the show (after church services and via Sign-Up Genius). It's a great way to get to know fellow parishioners.
- Bake, bake, bake for the Bakers Shelf that supports our Youth. Items can be baked now and brought to the freezers off of Memorial Hall. Please plate your items, but do not price them. Everything, except cupcakes, sells well-specialty breads, cookies, candy, bar cookies, pies, jams...
- Donate FINE COLLECTIBLES to our Treasure Trove (save your other items for the garage sale). These items can be given to Judy, our parish administrator, or left in the mail room with a note if she is not there.
- Tell your friends about the show and like it via social media. We want to have a big crowd.
- Plan to eat your meals at the show-lunch both days and dinner Friday night and invite friends (the food is always amazing). Kids are welcome and encouraged to come to all meals.
- Donate to the Patron's List. This is how we raise our seed money for the show. Donations are being accepted at the entrance to the church after Sunday services (or you can give a check to Judy).
- Hang posters in the community. Stephanie Morse is assigning areas to hang posters and would appreciate the help.
- Buy raffle tickets - we have some great prizes this year!
Click on the graphic above to view the Vintage Market/Antique Show volunteer opportunities.
Questions? Contact Penny Longo at (708) 275-5028
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Save the Date!
Have you ever seen somebody at Church and spent the rest of the day trying to put a name to the familiar face? If so, you need a pictorial parish directory.
This year we will be taking pictures so that we can produce a new parish family directory. Each family will receive a complimentary 8x10 photograph and a directory for their help in making our project complete.
Photography will take place during Holy Week, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 13-15th. Watch for more on this subject in the weeks to come. An updated family photograph will make an excellent Mother's Day Gift! As if that isn't enough Lifetouch is offering for our Outreach program the equivalent cost of 8 meals for a family in need per signed up family.
More details will follow. The directory will then be available as an app on your mobile device or tablet, with a map feature, all at your fingertips once you sign in to the secure server.
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Short Takes
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Send us your news! We would like to celebrate your and your family's achievements. Did your child get into the college he/she wanted? Did they make the honor roll? Are they performing in a concert or play? How about a work promotion or achievement for you or your spouse? Let us know so your church family can celebrate with you.
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Emmanuel Weekly Schedule
Monday
9:30 am- Morning Prayer
Tuesday
7:30 am- Contemplation & Meditation
Wednesday
9:30 am- Healing and Anointing Service
Thursday
7:30 am- Contemplation & Meditation
8:00 am- Said Mass Rite II
10:00 am- Choral Mass Rite II
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Planning an Event? 
All event dates MUST be sent to the Parish Administrator so that they can be entered on the website calendar. This is the master calendar. If you are planning an event, click on the calendar graphic to find out if your event conflicts with other activities.
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Vestry Minutes
Click on the dates below to view the minutes of the respective Vestry meeting:
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Saint of the Week: Matthias the Apostle
24 February NT
Matthias
(died c. 80 AD) was, according to the Acts of the Apostles, the apostle chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot following Judas' betrayal of Jesus and his subsequent suicide. His calling as an apostle is unique, in that his appointment was not made personally by Jesus, who had already ascended into heaven, and it was also made before the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the early Church.
There is no mention of a Matthias among the lists of disciples or followers of Jesus in the three synoptic gospels, but according to Acts, he had been with Jesus from his baptism by John until his Ascension.
In the days following, Peter proposed that the assembled disciples, who numbered about one hundred and twenty, nominate two men to replace Judas. They chose Joseph and Matthias. Then they prayed, "Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all [men], shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place." Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was numbered with the eleven apostles. Matthias was present with the other apostles at Pentecost.
Source: Adapted from Wikipedia
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Coffee Hour
The Vestry provides Coffee Hour for the
8:00 and
10:00 services. We have been approached by a few people who like to help with Coffee Hour. If you would like to take an occasional
Sunday, please contact
Lisa Enright or
Penny Longo.
The church provides the coffee grounds, lemonade mix and paper products. You would be responsible for food. Items usually are coffee cakes, breads, cookies, half & half and fruit. It is a wonderful time to have a conversation with people after church.
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Emmanuel Wear is Here!
Polo shirts, hoodies, and vests are amongst the items that can be emblazoned with the Emmanuel Episcopal Logo. All sizes available to order, in red or blue.
Order forms can be found in the church hallway or click on the Emmanuel logo.
Need more information? See or email Dorren Gertsen-Briand.
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This
Sunday is The Last Sunday after the Epiphany
Lessons appointed for
the day:
The Old Testament:
The Response:
The New Testament:
The Gospel:
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Meetings and Special Events
February 26:
February 28:
March 10-11:
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