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grace episcopal church
galena, illinois
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Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Morning Prayer
January 30, 2022 10:30 am
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The State of Illinois has officially issued a directive for masking at indoor gatherings for all who are two years old or older regardless of inoculation status. Out of concern for those who cannot yet be vaccinated or whose immune systems are compromised, we respectfully request that you comply and wear a mask indoors that covers your nose and mouth.
You will also be asked to sign in when you enter the church.
Our diocese has requested that each church regularly review the CDC map that has four stages of COVID risk and make decisions accordingly about safety precautions.
Jo Daviess County's risk factor (and that of the entire state of Illinois) is now in the highest category.
The only other precaution reinstated at this time is to suspend contact during the Peace.
Please be cautious and also be prepared for changes at any time.
Social hour is suspended.
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ANNUAL MEETING OF GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
The Annual Meeting of Grace Church will follow the end of the Morning Prayer Service
THIS SUNDAY, January 30th, at approximately 11:45am.
Annual Report Books will be available in print on Sunday and are available electronically HERE for review before the meeting.
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Ministers of the Service
Members and Guests, Celebrants
Debbie Kallback, Leader
Bill Foltz, Homilist
Steve Coates, Lector
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Robin French, Music Director
Nancy Cook, Erben Organist
Charlotte Stryker, Vestry Coordinator
Ann Berry & Amy Hardwicke, Altar Guild
Amy Hardwicke, Greeter
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HOW TO WATCH GRACE CHURCH ON YouTube:
If you plan to attend a Grace Sunday service online, it’s now available as a live-stream on YouTube. Click on either the red or the green link (buttons) at the top of this eBlast.
(You may have to wait a minute or two for your computer to open its browser and make the connection.)
The RED link gives you a choice of services. You will also see when the next scheduled live-stream will start.
The GREEN link only connects after the streaming has started at the church.
All you need to remember is Red link: go to anytime
Green link: go to when the service starts.
For “early birds” we’ll start the live-streaming at 10:25 am CST.
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GRACE JANUARY WORSHIP
1/30/22 Morning Prayer - Debbie Kallback, Leader; Bill Foltz, Homilist
GRACE FEBRUARY WORSHIP
2/6/22 Eucharist - Rev. Linda Green, Celebrant
2/13/22 Eucharist - Rev. Linda Green, Celebrant
2/20/22 Morning Prayer - Debbie Kallback, Leader; Joe Maffit, Homilist
2/27/22 Eucharist - Rev. Linda Green, Celebrant
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LAVONE LUTHER 1/15/27 - 1/20/22
The funeral for Rev. Diane Luther's mother will be held on
Saturday, January 29th at 1:00pm at Cedar Memorial Chapel,
4200 First Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA. It will be live-streamed through
The family requests anyone attending the funeral wear a mask and
due to Covid and the family nature of the service,
there will be no visitation before or after the service.
We can best show our love and respect for Diane with cards and notes which can be sent to:
Diane Luther
32 W. Cemetery Ridge Rd.
Galena, IL 61036
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MEMBER MOMENT
When our daughter, Ingrid was confirmed the pastor gave the class this comment- “Start at
the church and you can always find your way home.” This was good advice for all of us.
Greg and I have lived in many places. In fact, our best man used a map of the United States
with colored pins to show our varied homes- and that was just for the first 25 years! Yet the
advice still stands. Start at the church and you can always find your way home.
The church has always been an important part of our various homes. As we participate in the
committees and duties of the church we deepen our involvement. As choir members we both
enjoy singing and the fellowship it brings. We are happy to contribute to the church service.
Several of our churches gave us opportunities to read and discuss books related to Christian
history and life. At Grace we can participate in the EfM program where we read the Bible, theological works, and discuss them with class members. I also enjoyed Christian Education
in adult Sunday School, teaching Vacation Bible School, and teaching Sunday School. Truth
be told I often learned more than I taught. Another opportunity I found to serve in the church is the Altar Guild. Each denomination
has a particular way to prepare communion and I have learned about the symbolism as I served on the Altar Guild Committee. In another church I was part of the visitation team. The minister trained us to help visit homebound members
and give communion. This was still another way to connect with fellow church members. I
know many of you have also served on these committees in this and other churches. As we
join any of these committees we enrich our experience in the church and fellowship with each other.
It’s true we have lived all over the United States and we have had many church “Homes”, but the
members of Grace really know Hospitality. The members here really care for each other.
As I said before,
“Start at the church and you can always find your way Home”
Sue Anderson
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Events this Week:
Sunday 1/30/2022
Morning Prayer 10:30am online (YouTube)
and in-person
Annual Meeting 11:45am online
and in-person
Social Hour is suspended at this time.
Pete & Charlotte Stryker Anniversary
Monday 1/31
Poetry Group 2:00pm (on vacation until 1/10)
Tuesday 2/1
Compline online 8:30pm
Diane & Len Banas Anniversary
Wednesday 2/2
Midweek Worship in Chapel and Zoom 7:30am
Morning Study Group on Zoom 10:00am
Len Banas's Birthday
Thursday 2/3
Joy Von Wolffersdorff's Birthday
Friday 2/4
Centering Prayer online 9:00 am
Saturday 2/5
Choir Practice10:00am
Frances Rivoire's Birthday
Important Links:
Office Hours
9:00am-Noon, Tuesday through Friday
Sr. Warden Office Hours
The Sr. Warden will have office hours on Thursdays and Fridays from 10am until 2pm.
ROTA (11-7-21 to 4-24-22)
Website: includes a password protected members' portal where most recent Vestry minutes, financials, and Grace Church Directory are found.
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LENTEN MEDITATION BOOKLET
It's that time of year again to think about writing a meditation or two for our annual
The deadline this year is Valentine's Day, February 14th. Thanks! And the entire congregation eagerly awaits your thoughts and insights.
Carmen
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SEARCH COMMITTEE UPDATE
The Search Committee continues to finalize the written materials that will need to be submitted to the diocese for their review. Both the writing and pictures will need to be joined together to make our posting attract attention when it is ready to post. Currently, the diocese lists 8 openings from churches looking for new priests. How we can help make Grace stand out is quite important.
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THANK YOU FROM THE MARSHES
Thank you!!
There are not enough words to express our thanks to all who helped us move our household from Park Ave. to W. Chetlain Lane. Each and every one of you deserves a special star in heaven. Thanks again.
Diann and Robert Marsh
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MINISTRY OF CARE
Because of the many volunteers willing to help out with calls, rides, errands, meals, etc., the Ministry of Care won’t miss a beat while our search for a new rector is ongoing.
Please don’t hesitate to contact Bonnielynn Kreiser at 815-777-1468 or 815-291-9005 if you are in need. Also know that our clergy are available to meet your spiritual needs.
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THE CHRISTIAN FORMATION MINISTRY WANTS YOU!
If this reminds you of that wartime poster with Uncle Sam pointing his finger at you, well, we know you’re parishioners and friends, not cannon fodder. But we do want you – your input, your ideas for future formation activities which, in the words of our mission statement, “are a feature of Christian education and spiritual practice.”
Do you have an idea for a special topic? A book or other readings that you’d like to see discussed?
A project that might involve hands-on work as part of its educational goal? Watch this space – but feel free to contribute your own ideas to it. At this juncture, we’re not asking for formal proposals. but we’ll be ready to review one if you’re ready to submit it. Contact me for further information.
Consider also contributing your time and talents to overseeing the development of programs as an actual member of the Formation Ministry. Our meetings are open, so if you want to get a feel for our work, let us know.
Larry Poston
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Richard Babcock Memorial Yarn Ministry
Bishop Anderson House Thank You
Dear Lynn & Members of the Richard Babcock Memorial Yarn Ministry,
Thank you so very much for the beautiful Prayer Shawls & caps. Your gifts of time & talent will touch the lives & bring comfort to the patients our chaplains visit at Stroger Hospital. Your love will have a ripple effect.
With much gratitude,
Kim
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FROM THE NATIONAL CHURCH
hire of a new half-time manager for Safe Church and special projects. After conducting a national search and subsequent interviews, the hiring committee unanimously selected Bronwyn Skov for the position. Skov will shift from her current role as officer for youth ministry in late February.
Bronwyn Clark Skov was active at Grace Church while in high school and still visits on occasion.
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FELLOWSHIP NEWS
SOCIAL HOUR SUSPENDED
Coffee and conversation has been suspended due to COVID.
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FORMATION NEWS
We are a group that studies spiritual subjects, including the Bible. All are welcome to join us to enhance their knowledge of spirituality and explore how to apply it to their lives. Lately we’ve been studying the Gospel of Luke. Anyone needing a Zoom invitation can contact Greg Serwich (gserwich@gmail.com).
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COMPLINE on Zoom 8:30pm on Tuesdays
On Tuesday evenings, at 8:30 pm, Lynn Giles leads 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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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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MORNING PRAYER
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Psalm 71:1-6
Jeremiah 1:4-10
Luke 4:21-30
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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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Vestry:
Lynn Giles, Senior Warden
Richard Luther, Jr. Warden
Jim Berry, Treasurer
Crystal Mason, Clerk
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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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Staff:
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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grace episcopal church office
107 S. Prospect Street
Galena, IL 61036
815-777-2590
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