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EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH
203 S. KENSINGTON AVENUE
    LA GRANGE, ILLINOIS 60525

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April 20, 2017   Emmanuel's E-News
Greetings from
Emmanuel Episcopal Church!


This Sunday is the Second Sunday of Easter.
 
Rev. Ellen will celebrate and preach.

We look forward to seeing you in church! 

The Season of Easter

The Easter Season begins after Easter Vigil and concludes fifty days later on Pentecost Sunday. The vestments and altar cloth during the Easter season are white, signifying the joy of Christ's resurrection. Two symbols for Easter are the Paschal Candle and holy water, which represent the light and new life of Christ's resurrection and the water of our baptism and rebirth.

Wrap
Wrap-Up Meeting
  
There will be a wrap up meeting for the 2017 Vintage Market/Antique Show on Sunday, April 23rd at 11am, in Beaudway Hall. All parishioners are invited to attend.

POP
Pipe Organ Project Parish Meeting
  • This Sunday's Adult Forum will feature discussions based on the Nooma video series at 9 am.
  • The Kids' Forum will be the Spark lectionary-based curriculum with Ben Nesler.
  • Mark your calendars: Youth Sunday is scheduled for May 7
An Easter Message from Bishop Lee


"Ultimately, there is nothing to be afraid of. That's the proclamation of Easter." 
A video message
from Bishop Lee.
  




YouthUPDATE: George and Annie Christian Scholarship Fund and Memorial Committee Announcements

The George and Annie Christian Scholarship Fund applications are available for seniors and those taking a post graduate year.  Click on the mortar board to download an application. Applications are due via email to Bill Hoekwater at William.hoekwater@gmail.com or to the church office by April 28, 2017.
 
As you may know, Emmanuel makes at least one award to a graduating senior member of our church through The George and Annie Christian Memorial Scholarship fund. This fund was established in 1972 by Evelyn and Kickhapoo Johnson in memory of her parents.  Evelyn's father was a longtime warden of this church. The scholarships are funded by dividends of Consolidated Edison stock.
 
Consideration is given to the candidate's academic performance and to their service to our Emmanuel family.  Once the award has been announced, we notify the high school's communications department so that the information can be included in the graduation program. 
 
The application must be turned in by April 28, 2017 in order to be considered by the members of the Memorial Committee who administer this fund. Please note that one section must be filled out by your school principal or college counselor, so please allow sufficient time to obtain that information.

Scholarships will be presented on Youth Sunday, May 7, at the 10:00 service.
 
Thank you.

Dear Emmanuel Family, 
 
One of our own, Heather Nesler, last week started with a partner an outreach ministry called "There's no place like home."  This ministry furnishes apartments for homeless families.  What they have done looks like something out of HGTV.  To see the amazing things they have done I invite you to go to their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/418340211849276/   
 
They are currently in need of donations for basic items like hammers and other tools and are taking donations.  I invite you to donate to this ministry.  We will also be keeping you up to date with other needs like furniture or linens etc.  If you wish to get further involved please talk to Heather Nesler.
 
Thanks, Ellen+

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Contemplation & Meditation
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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.
Vestry Meeting Summary - 04/18/17

  • What a wonderful week of services that we have all just enjoyed.  Thanks to all involved!
  • The Antique Show Wrap-Up meeting is this Sunday, April 23rd, after the 10am service.
  • An all-parish meeting to discuss the state of our wonderful organ will be held on Sunday, April 30th, after both the 8am and the 10am services.  Please come to learn about our options.
  • Our next Committee Night is Thursday, May 4th at 6pm.
  • Money was approved to maintain and improve the gardens.
  • An expenditure was approved to paint the room above the sacristy where the majority of the organ pipes are housed.  The badly peeling paint can cause significant damage to the pipes if allowed to get inside of them.
  • Many of the doors to our church (though beautiful from afar) are badly warped and in need of repair.  One option is to paint them for ease of maintenance as well as long-term beauty.  Options (including traditional Episcopalian Red) are currently being discussed by the Building & Grounds Committee.
  • A new strategy for hosting Coffee Hour was discussed in the hopes of bringing more people together in this great ministry.
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Vestry Minutes  
 
Click on the dates below to view the minutes of the respective Vestry meeting:
 

Summer Schedule

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
Worship Schedule

Sunday
8:00 am- Said Mass Rite II
10:00 am- Choral Mass Rite II

Planning an Event? Calendar

 

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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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.

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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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In This Issue
2017 Vintage Market/Antique Show Wrap-up Meeting
Pipe Organ Project Parish Meeting
Sunday Happenings
An Easter Message from Bishop Lee
UPDATE: George and Annie Christian Scholarship Fund and Memorial Committee Announcements
There's no place like home
Join Us for Morning Prayer
Contemplation & Meditation
Vestry Meeting Summary
Summer Schedule
Emmanuel Worship Schedule
Planning an Event?
A Life's Journey: Hinsdale Chorale
Emmanuel Episcopal Church presents: Bella Voce
Emmanuel Wear
News From the Diocese: Transforming Lives, Transforming Our Church
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This Sunday is the Second Sunday of
Easter
 
Lessons appointed for 
the day:
 
The First Lesson: 

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The Epistle: 

The Gospel: 


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