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grace episcopal church
galena, illinois
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Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Holy Eucharist, 10:30 am
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August 1, 2021
Mark your calendars: Sunday, 8/8
Mass in the Grass at LinMar Gardens
Sign up to bring finger foods.
RESERVATIONS ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED AT GRACE
Most COVID restrictions are lifted and
CONGREGATIONAL SINGING RESUMES WITH MASKS!
Otherwise, masks are optional for those who are vaccinated.
An area is reserved for those who prefer distance.
Communion--wafers only--will be offered at the altar rail.
Social time will be held after worship with beverages and light refreshments.
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Ministers of the Service
Members & Guests, Celebrants
Rev. Linda Packard, Presider
Rev. Diane Luther, Preacher
Terri Jackman, Lector
Richard Luther, Intercessor
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Robin French, Music Director
Nancy Cook, Erben Organist
Phil Jackman,Vestry Coordinator
Amy Hardwicke & Alice Maffit
Altar Guild
Charlotte Stryker, Greeter
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RECTOR NEWS
SEARCH COMMITTEE
Would you like to be nominated to the Search Committee for Grace's next Rector?
Please contact Lynn Giles, Senior Warden, or Richard Luther, Junior Warden.
ON HOLIDAY
Meanwhile, our current rector will be on holiday in Colorado from Sunday, July 25 returning in time for Mass in the Grass on August 8.
Please contact Nancy Kenney for day-to-day questions or issues or one of the wardens, Lynn Giles or Richard Luther, for assistance with any pastoral emergencies.
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CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF RUTH H. BEEGLE
On Thursday, September 2nd, at 3:00pm a memorial service will be held outdoors (under a tent) at the Beegle farm, 5490 West Beegle lane in Hanover.
The Rev. Linda Packard will officiate. Please RSVP by August 20 to
Ruth's daughter, Lucretia, at Lucretia@mypurefreedom. com or 512-423-4381.
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OUTREACH MINISTRY NEWS
SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR ARC: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 8/1
Please bring supplies NO LATER THAN Sunday, August 1 and place them in the basket in the Narthex. Thank you for your generosity in supporting the effort the aid in the education of the youth in our community. After a year of reduced class size due to the pandemic, the ARC has at least 15 students in the 4K class this year.
The ARC provides many programs for all ages in this community. One of the most needed programs in this community is childcare. As I constantly hear there is a great need for childcare throughout this country, so we are fortunate to have the ARC to provide child care in this community.
Thank you.
Donna Davis
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United Churches of Galena Food Pantry Golf Outing - July 27, 2021
The United Churches of Galena Food Pantry will sponsor a golf outing at the Eagle Ridge South Course on Tuesday, July 27, starting at 10 a.m. This is an 18-hole four-person scramble, prizes awarded, lunch provided, with the main objective to have fun. There are several ways you can support this worthy cause; as a player, a donor (individual/business), or as a volunteer on the day of the golf outing.
Registration and payment along with details can be found online here. You can also pick up forms at any Eagle Ridge Golf Course, or stop by the Galena Food Pantry, 219 Summit St., between Noon-5 p.m., June 24, July 8, or July 22. Your support will assist with the Galena Food Pantry’s mission “to provide cost-free food for the hungry, while treating all people with dignity, respect, and turning no one away.” Questions? Call 815-656-0789.
FOOD PANTRY ANNOUNCES EXTENDED HOURS
Beginning August 12, 2021: 12:30pm to 6:00pm
They are open the 2nd & 4th Thursday of every month at their new location:
219 Summit St., Galena
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RECTOR'S RAMBLINGS
I received a lovely note from Roxylyn Pepper this week. She said,
We surely enjoyed being with you all last Sunday and are so happy that you have remembered
Richard with the lovely garden. Only sorry he wasn't there with us to enjoy the wonderful congregation. Hope I can hitch a ride to Galena when the vine is growing up the hillside. How pretty it will be! Also, it miust have been a special day for the three great grandsons to be well-behaved for such a long time. You must have a special touch.
Have a grand rest of the summer. We were amazed at the large crowd of people in town as we left. Maybe the pandemic is coming to an end--hopefully.
Many thanks to you all. And wishing you all God's love.
Roxy
See you at Mass in the Grass on the 8th!
Gloria+
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IMPORTANT DIOCESE NEWS!
Consecration Postponed; Assisting Bishop To Be Appointed
In a video recorded this week in Chicago, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry announced that the ordination and consecration of Bishop-elect Paula Clark has been postponed from August 28 to a date to be determined in consultation with the bishop-elect and her doctors.
"We continue to have every expectation that Bishop-elect Clark will make a recovery enabling her to serve as the bishop of Chicago," he said. "But we are not there yet. Please hear me when I say, we are not there yet!"
Please view the video on the right for the full story of what to expect in the next months.
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Events this Week:
Sunday 8/1
Holy Eucharist 10:30 am online and in-person
*Social Hour following the service
Pat Golden's Birthday
Monday 8/2
Poetry Group 2:00pm
EfM in person in PH Conference Room 6:30pm
Tuesday 8/3
Compline online 8:30pm
Wednesday 8/4
Midweek Worship online and in-person 7:30 am
Taking a Break for the Summer:
Morning Study Group
Ann & Jim Berry's Anniversary
Thursday 8/5
Tim Johnstad's Birthday
Friday 8/6
Centering Prayer online 9:00am
Saturday 8/7
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
ROTA (6-6-21 to 10-31-21)
Website: includes a password protected members' portal where most recent Vestry minutes, financials, and Grace Church Directory are found.
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SOCIAL HOUR RETURNS
Coffee and conversation returns after the service on Sundays. Simple refreshments like finger foods are preferred. Sign up to
host an upcoming Sunday. There are many open dates in August. The signup sheet has been posted by the coffeemaker.
Upcoming Hosts:
August 1 -- Karlyn Van Gelder
August 8 -- Mass in the Grass
August 15 --
August 22 --
August 29 -- Ann Berry, Amy Hardwicke & Charlotte Stryker
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FORMATION AND SPIRITUALITY MINISTRY NEWS |
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EfM UPDATES
EfM stands for Education for Ministry. It is a four-year curriculum developed by the University of the South, Sewanee TN for the education of lay people in the church. The first year focuses on the Hebrew Bible; the second year the New Testament while the third years reviews church history and the fourth year reads contemporary theology and ethics. In addition, as a group, we reflect on theological issues as they relate to our world.
Teresa Burke presented a Ministry Moment on Sunday, June 27, explaining what EfM has meant to her. New students may enroll now
to start in October 2020. Tuition is $375/yr., which includes all textbooks. Scholarships are available. There is lots of information about EfM on the website, efm.sewanee.edu. While first time students start with Year One, returning alumni who want to experience the new format may study in the year of their choice. For more details and registration information, contact Lynn Giles at lynngiles@lynngilesphotography.com.
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NEW--Compline on Zoom
On Tuesday evenings, at 8:30 pm, Lynn Giles will lead a service of Compline. She has been participating in the service that has previously been offered to the Diocese of Chicago by St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Glen Ellyn. This service of the Daily Office in our Book of Common Prayer is a brief, contemplative service that is ideal for prayerful letting go of the cares of the day and preparing for a restful night. Find the link button above.
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ADULT INQUIRER'S CLASS
An Adult Inquirers Class will be offered sometime this summer (dates will be determined by the
schedules of those interested in attending). We will be talking about our identity as Episcopalians, the Book of Common Prayer, a brief history of the Anglican/Episcopal church, our creeds, prayer, Baptism,
Eucharist, the Trinity (don’t come looking for an explanation!), and the Jesus Movement as described by
Presiding Bishop Curry. Attending qualifies you to being received or confirmed in the Episcopal Church, if you choose.
This is open to anyone in the church or community. Those considering reception will be given priority
(this is an in-person class). The time commitment is about eight hours. If you are interested in this or
would like more information, please contact Rev. Diane Luther at dm20luther@gmail.com, or
call (815) 281-2301.
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MEDITATIVE PRAYER 9:00am on Fridays
Looking for a way to improve your prayer life, to open your heart, mind and soul to the Holy Spirit? Consider joining the Centering Prayer Group Friday mornings for about forty minutes of meditative prayer: twenty minutes of Centering Prayer followed by Lectio Divina.
Contact Greg Serwich (gserwich@gmail.com) for a Zoom invitation which includes a description of these types of prayer.
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The Study Group is taking a break for the summer and will reconvene in September.
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WORSHIP:
TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15: The Israelites complain because they have no food in the desert, but God promises to supply them with meat and bread. Then a flock of quail arrive in their camp, and the next day they find manna on the ground.
Psalm 78:23-29: A song remembering how God gave manna to the people in the wilderness and sent birds to provide meat for them to eat.
Ephesians 4:1-16: The apostle encourages the believers to accept one another, to live with humility, patience and love, and to nurture their unity, since God is also one. Within this united community each one has gifts that have been given by God’s grace and each should use these gifts to build up the community, even as a body is united but has different parts.
John 6:24-35: Jesus teaches the crowds that all they need to do is to believe in the one God sent. In response the people ask for a miracle, mentioning the manna that the Israelites received when they were in the wilderness with Moses. In response Jesus tells them that he is the true bread of life and that whoever comes to him will never be hungry or thirsty.
There are two ideas that collide in this week’s Lectionary readings. Firstly we are called to meditate on and give thanks for God’s generous grace that sustains and unites us. In the wilderness, the Israelites are fed meat and manna, which is remembered in the song of Psalm 78. In the Gospel, the people remember this miracle and ask Jesus what he will do to show them that they should believe in him. His response is to offer himself as the Bread of Life that brings true sustenance. In the epistle, this same sustaining grace welcomes us into the united community of God, and gives us each gifts that we are to use to build our community up. But, we have a part to play. As we commit to the unity of the community of faith so we each contribute our share from the gracious gifts God has given us – be it time, talents or treasures. When we do this, we all enjoy abundance and unity and the tremendous life and nourishment that flows as a result. However, when we refuse to do this and make our own personal needs and desires paramount, our unity breaks down, and we all end up hurting and in need.
thumbnails and commentary from sacredise.com
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GALENA CENTER FOR THE ARTS
GARDEN PARTY
August 1, 2021, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Linmar Gardens, 504 S Prospect St, Galena
Tickets $25
Purchase on our website www.galenacenterforthearts.org or on location.
(tickets are a donation and non-refundable if there is inclement weather)
Linmar Gardens hosts a stunning collection of annuals and perennials that bring color to this enchanting escape. Explore the dozens of fountains, sculptures, and various notes of whimsy among the flora and fauna. It’s a perfect place to visit with friends & appreciate the art of Mother Nature. More info at 815-777-0410.
Enjoy a garden walk, beverages & appetizers, and soothing live music by the wonderful Brazilian guitarist, Marcus de Jesus.
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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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ZOOM POETRY GROUP 2:00pm on Mondays
A Zoom Poetry meeting from Grace Church has been organized and meets Mondays at 2:00pm. This is not specifically a Grace ministry, but a number of Grace members and friends are part of it If you are interested, write Carol Poston at poston@sxu.edu or call her at 815-777-0220.
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An Episcopal service of Holy Eucharist 7/28/21: The Rev. Linda Packard, Presider; The Rev. Diane Luther, Deacon; Greg Serwich, Lector; Lynn Giles, Zoom Host.
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An Episcopal service of Holy Eucharist 7/18/21: The Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell, Presider; The Rev. Diane Luther, Deacon; Donna Davis, Intercessor; Carmen Ferguson, Lector; Robin French, Music Director; Nancy Cook, Erben Organist; Lynn Giles, Zoom Host. |
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An Episcopal Service of Holy Eucharist 7/25/21: The Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell, Presider; The Rev. Diane Luther, Deacon; Deb Pausz, Intercessor; Nancy Cook, Lector/Erben Organist; Robin French, Music Director; Lynn Giles, Zoom Host. |
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Hybrid worship has resumed for both in-person and Zoom congregations in line with Diocesan guidelines and Phase 5 of the State of Illinois COVID recovery.
For those present in the Church:
Please put your smartphone or other device in airplane mode so that our
internet capacity is reserved for our online streaming.
Don't forget to wear your mask if you intend to sing!
For those on Zoom:
Please mute yourselves before the Prelude begins and immediately after the Peace. This prevents other participants on Zoom from being distracted by conversation
and background noise.
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
Jim Berry, 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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