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grace episcopal church
galena, illinois
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Third Sunday of Easter
Sunday April 18, 2021
Ministers of the Service
Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell, Presider
Rev. Linda Packard, Assisting Priest
Greg Serwich, Lector
Donna Davis, Intercessor
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Robin French, Music Director
Nancy Cook, Erben Organ
Eric Kallback, Vestry Coordinator
Debbie Kallback, Altar Guild
Maren Coates, Greeter
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RECTOR'S RAMBLINGS
Earlier this week, I forwarded a notice about our Bishop-Elect's health incident--a cerebral bleed that she experienced while exercising. We are awaiting further news as to whether her institution will be able to proceed on April 24.
In the meantime, this is what we know: she has now had two successful embolization procedures. Yesterday she underwent surgery to remove an arteriovenous malformation (AVM), which is highly treatable. The surgery went as expected, and the bishop-elect was stable throughout, according to a report from her daughter, Micha Green.
The bishop-elect’s surgeon was encouraged by a CT Scan and an angiogram performed after surgery.
Please continue to pray for Bishop-Elect Clark and her medical team.
Meanwhile, back at the "ranch," it just occurred to me that I will mark my 9th anniversary with Grace Church on Sunday! Where has the time gone since I arrived in Galena with nothing but what could be contained in my little roadster to camp out with Bonnielynn until I was able to find a place to stay permanently.
It has been a glorious adventure--we have shared so many joys and sorrows, challenges, and successes.
Thank you for letting me walk with you in this time and place!
See you in church or on Zoom!
Gloria+
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Events this Week:
Monday 4/19
Poetry Group online 2:00pm
EfM online 6:30pm
Tuesday 4/20
Vestry Committee online 3:00 pm
Wednesday 4/21
Midweek Worship online and
in-person 7:30am
Morning Study Group online 10:30am
Thursday 4/22
RBM Yarn Ministry online 1:30pm
Outreach Committee online 10:00am
Friday 4/23
Centering Prayer online 9:00am
Important Links:
Office Hours
9:00am-Noon, Tuesday through Friday
Rector Office Hours
10:30am-3:00pm Tuesday through Thursday
Mondays and other times by appointment
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HELP WANTED!:
An apprentice to work with Zoom at Grace Church.
This is an important part of our Worship Ministry, and more people are needed to keep our live online services coming! It may seem very complicated, but those of us who have been handling it for nearly a year now all had to start from very basic computer skills and learn "on the job." If we have a small team, the responsibilities can be rotated, making it easier for all of us--and making it possible to explore better ways to assure the best audio and visual experience for those worshiping in person and those online.
Please contact Lynn Giles if interested and for more information.
lynngiles@lynngilesphotography.com
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Altar Guild
The Altar Guild would like to acknowledge that Maren Coates has joined the group.
Flowers in Church
There are many openings on the flower chart to donate flowers. April is full, but the remaining months have many open Sundays.
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LAST CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR GLORY PARISH!
$9550 donated so far! Won't you add yours?
Give now to have your donation doubled!
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Word of the week for Glory Parish:
REGIFT - Those who give of their abundance to those in need.
Remember you have until April 18th
to REGIFT.
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In 2019, the Vestry of Grace Church generously agreed to fund a new church for Glory Parish in South Sudan with a $50,000 donation. At that time, it was felt it should be enough to build the new church. But due to inflation, flooding, having to smuggle building supplies and enlarging the church, the costs increased. The construction cost was $56,500.
The new church still needs electricity, plaster, paint and furniture.
Outreach has committed $2000 and the Vestry pledged $3000, and will match up to $5000 from other donors. We are offering the members of Grace Church, YOU, an opportunity to prayerfully consider how you may be able to work toward completing this church.
The Bible in numerous places states the importance of light. Because of your generosity the lights will be coming on in Glory Parish this year.
Bishop Joseph estimated that the cost of electrical power was $5,675. You have generously contributed more than that! So we can now start on the plastering and painting phase of the plan.
Sunday, April 18th is the last day to contribute to the Glory Parish building completion fund.
So far $9,550 has been raised!
Donna Davis Ministry Moment: 3/21/21:
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Thank you for your generosity in providing from your excess to those
who have none!
Contributions can be made by check with
Glory Parish or Renk noted in the memo line
Or a Qualified Charitable Distribution can be made from your RMD. This will decrease your taxable income and may even save you some money for your 2021 taxes. Check with your financial advisor for details.
The Outreach Committee thanks you for your generosity in this very worthwhile cause.
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THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER WORSHIP
The resurrection is more than just a past event or a ticket to life after death. It is a lived reality that has the potential to change us and our world, if we can only believe, open to the change it brings, and proclaim its life-giving power through our lives. The call to be witnesses to Christ is one of the most transforming messages we can receive, because it requires us to live, speak, think, and act like Christ.
READINGS:
Acts 3:12-19: Immediately after the healing of the lame man, Peter addresses the crowds, explaining that the power to heal the man came from the same Jesus that they had crucified. Peter then calls the people to turn back to God.
Psalm 4: A plea for God to remember God’s faithful servant, and an affirmation of how God cares for those who trust in God. Finally, a call for people to stop chasing lies and turn back to God.
1 John 3:1-7: Because of God’s love, we are God’s children, and we have hope that when we see Christ we will be like him. Therefore, we resist sin and seek to live in righteousness as Jesus is righteous.
Luke 24:36b-48: Jesus appears to the disciples, showing them his hands and feet, and eating a piece of bread to prove that he is not a ghost. Then he shows them how he has fulfilled the Scriptures, and he calls them to proclaim repentance and faith in Christ as his witnesses.
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Morning Prayer 4/14/2021: The Rev. Deacon Diane Luther, Officiant; Richard Luther, Homilist.
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Easter Sunday 4/4/2021: Rev. Linda Packard, Presider; Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell, Preacher; Rev. Diane Luther, Deacon; Debbie Pausz, Intercessor; Terri Jackman, Lector; Bill Foltz, Thurifer; Robin French, Music Director; Nancy Cook, Erben Organist; Lynn Giles, Susan Bookless, and Greg Serwich, Zoom Hosts.
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Easter 2 4/11/21: The Rev. Linda Packard, Presider; The Rev. Diane Luther, Deacon; Bill Foltz, Intercessor; Phil Jackman, Lector; Robin French, Music Director; Greg Serwich, Zoom Host..
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Wednesday Eucharist 4/7/2021: Officiant: The Rev. Linda Packard; Homilist: The Rev. Deacon Diane Luther; Lector: Charlotte Stryker.
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Reopening Church (Limited)
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Hybrid worship has resumed for both in-person and Zoom congregations. Since our region is in Phase 4 of the State of Illinois COVID recovery, we are able to offer 21 spaces in the nave with a maximum of 32 people. Each space can accommodate one single or a couple who live in the same household. MASKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTRY.
For those wishing to attend in-person, reservations are required. You may reserve by going to reserve.
If you are assigned to an Altar Party role where you will be sitting in the Chancel, you need not reserve. All others, such as lectors, musicians, vestry coordinators, greeters, and altar guild do need to reserve.
On Sunday morning, you will come to the Parish House door where a Greeter will check your name(s) off on a list and admit you to the building where you will proceed into the nave to find an empty seat that is designated by a bulletin.
Please review this summary of COVID precautions in worship: 10 COMMANDMENTS
Pews that are not to be used are closed off by lengths of ribbon. There are hand sanitizer stations at the entrance and also at the back of the nave.
Those who will join us on Zoom will receive the usual e-mail invitation with a link to the day's bulletin.
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Vestry:
Lynn Giles, Senior Warden
Richard Luther, Jr. Warden
Richard Luther, Treasurer
Crystal Mason, Clerk
The Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell, Rector
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Staff:
The Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell, Rector
The Rev. Linda Packard, Priest Associate
The Rev. Diane Luther, Deacon
Nancy Kenney, Parish Administrator
Robin French, Music Director
Nancy Cook, Erben Organist
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Charlotte Stryker: Worship
Elizabeth Ludescher: Communications
Nancy Cook: Outreach
Eric Kallback: Building & Grounds
Crystal Mason: Pastoral Care
Phil Jackman: Fellowship/Parish Life
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The Rev Dr. Gloria Hopewell, Rector
Cell Phone: 773-988-3497
Grace Episcopal Church Office:
107 S. Prospect Street
Galena, IL 61036
815-777-2590
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