E-News from Emmanuel Episcopal Church 11/17/22

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EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH

203 S. KENSINGTON AVENUE

LA GRANGE, ILLINOIS 60525

(708) 352-1275

(866) 668-2086 (FAX)

www.emmanuel-lagrange.org

November 17, 2022 Emmanuel's E-News

Greetings from

Emmanuel Episcopal Church!

Greetings!

This Sunday is the Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King.

November 20^th is the Last Sunday after Pentecost: the Feast of Christ the King

Christ the King Sunday is celebrated on the last Sunday of Ordinary time (last Sunday after Pentecost), before the beginning of Advent that starts the new Church Year. As the last Sunday of the Christian Church Year, Christ the King Sunday is the climax and conclusion of the Church's liturgical journey through the life of Christ and the Gospel message. Its purpose is to celebrate the coming reign of Christ as King of the Earth and his completion of the renewed creation that marks the fullness of the Kingdom of God. That hope is born from the entire life of Christ and his teachings that have been celebrated in the seasons of the Church Year during the past twelve months.

In celebrating the Reign of Christ the King, this Sunday also provides an appropriate bridge to the new Church Year that begins the following Sunday on the first Sunday of Advent with an emphasis on hope and expectation, the longing for the coming of the Kingdom of God amid the darkness of a sinful world.

Worship at Emmanuel

In-person Holy Eucharist is offered

Sunday Mornings.

8:00am Said Holy Eucharist

10:00am Choral Holy Eucharist

Sunday Online options

9:45am to 10:00am: Social time on Zoom
10:00am to 11:00am: In-person worship will follow at Emmanuel
10:00am service will be streamed on Facebook and YouTube
Click HERE for Sunday worship bulletin

Tuesday and Thursday mornings:

Contemplative Prayer

(a time of Scripture and quiet prayer)

Beginning at 7:30am. Please join us for a time of centering. Click HERE to join us on Zoom on your computer or tablet.

Thursday Evenings:

Compline

The ancient office of Compline derives its name from a Latin word meaning ‘completion.’ It is above all a service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day.

Fellowship begins at 7:30pm and prayer begins at 8:00pm. We're done by 8:15pm.

Why not click on the candles and join us tonight on Zoom for this brief lovely service?

Christian Formation at Emmanuel

Christian Formation Continues after the 10am service

Join us as we meet with clients, former clients and staff from the amazingly successful St. Leonard's Ministries program.

This week's topic:

November 20^th: Saint Leonard’s Ministries visit

These programs will be conducted in-person after the service or over Zoom at approximately 11:15am.

Click on the graphic above to participate via Zoom.

Please note: ZOOM link for Adult Ed: <https://tinyurl.com/4cdd9drr>

Upcoming Adult Ed Topics

Nov 27 - Experiencing Advent through Art

Were you unable to attend a previous week's Adult Ed session?

No worries! Recorded sessions are now available online for several weeks following the original date.

Click on the button below to view the available sessions.

Adult Ed Sessions

St. Leonard's Ministries visits Emmanuel - Hear More about their Extraordinary Ministry on 11/20

Since 1954, Saint Leonard’s Ministries (www.slministries.org) has provided holistic reentry services to men and women exiting Illinois jails and prisons. With access to safe housing, life skills training, behavioral and physical health care, and workforce development training, Saint Leonard's residents are empowered to lead whole and productive lives.

Saint Leonard's recidivism rates average 23% for men and 9% for women, compared to the state averages of 45% and 36%, respectively.

Saint Leonard's holistic services work!

Click HERE for details of the Saint Leonard’s Ministries visit

Lawrence Hall Christmas Presents

It’s that time of year for Emmanuel to collect gifts for Lawrence Hall Youth Services students ages 13 to 21.

Trees will be up in the church with tags including gift ideas. If you can’t pick up a tag, you can still drop off a gift at the church any time, or I will be glad to pick up your donation from your home. UNWRAPPED gifts are due by Sunday, December 11^th, and you can include wrapping supplies if you like.

Suggested gifts for boys and girls include: bath, beauty and hygiene products, arts and crafts supplies, sports equipment, games, books, warm clothes, and gift cards.

Students live full time at Lawrence Hall and your gifts are very much appreciated by these children.

Thank you so much to everyone for your continued support of this worthwhile Episcopal charity.

Please call with any questions,

Ellen B (708) 354-5847.

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Pray for those who have been commended to our prayers:

For the Sick and for those in any other need: Andrew, Bill, Carson & Mike, Char, Christiana and John, Claire, Heather, Howard & Susan, Jalyn and her baby, Jeff, Jim & Sue, Kerry, Kurt, Maria, Michael, Mike & Renée, Molly & Jim, Perry & Mia, Richard, Roger, Sharon, Steve, Tom

For the Repose of the Soul: none this week

Birthdays: Althea M, Lisa S-R

Anniversaries: none this week

O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies, look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls, and to you we give glory, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen. (BCP p. 395)

The Emmanuel Prayer List is kept in the Church Office and updated periodically. Call or email the Church Office to add someone to the list. For privacy, people will be listed by given name, and the reason for prayer will be kept generic.

The Emmanuel Pipe Organ Project

A New Challenge:

The Antiphonal

Click on the Antiphonal pipes to learn about this extraordinary opportunity

Update

We would like to thank you for your continued generosity and donations for making the window repairs possible.

Please click on the windows to view the current progress report.

Emmanuel’s 3^rd Blood Drive

Can you help? We need a couple of volunteers to guide visitors through the building during the event if needed, and to lock up afterwards.

Please contact Judy in the office if you can help;

tel (708) 352-1275. Also, of course, we need blood donors–there are still spots available–please use the QR code below, or call 1(800) 786-4483 (1-800-7TO GIVE). Thank you.

Saint of the Week

Hugh of Lincoln

17 November 1200

As a sign of his remorse for his role in the murder of the Archbishop Thomas Becket, King Henry II founded the first house in England of the strict monastic order called the Carthusians. Difficulties arose with the first two priors, and a French noble recommended Hugh de Avalon, who at that time had been a monk at the motherhouse of the order for 17 years.

On his arrival in England in 1176, Hugh found that the building of the monastery had not begun. Worse, no compensation had been paid to those who would have to lose their lands and property to make room for it. Hugh refused to take office until these persons had been paid "to the last penny." King Henry loved him for his plain speaking. "I do not despair of you," Hugh said to him at their first interview; "I know how much your many occupations interfere with the health of your soul."

Henry, impressed by his frankness, swore that while he lived he should not leave his kingdom, and took so much pleasure in his conversation, and paid so much heed to his counsels, that a rumor arose that Hugh was his son. Hugh's biographer wrote, "of all men only Hugh could bend that rhinoceros to his will."

Riots against the Jews broke out in England at the time of the Third Crusade. In defense of the persecuted, Hugh faced armed mobs in Lincoln, Stamford and Northampton and compelled their submission.

Hugh refused to raise money for the foreign wars of King Richard the Lion-Heart, calmed the king's rage with a kiss, and persisted in his refusal: this was the first clear example on record of the refusal of a money-grant demanded directly by the crown, and an important legal precedent. Richard said, "If all bishops were like my lord of Lincoln, not a prince among us could raise his head against them."

Devout, tireless, and forgetful of self, Hugh also had wit, a temper that he described as "more biting than pepper," and a great love and concern for children and the defenseless. He visited leper-houses and washed the ulcerous limbs of their inmates.

He was fond of animals, and they of him. Birds and squirrels came readily to his hand. He had a swan that would feed from his hand, follow him about, and keep guard over his bed, so that no one could approach it without being attacked.

In 1200 the king sent him on an embassy to France. His mission was a success, but he took ill and returned to England to die on 16 November 1200. John Ruskin called him "the most beautiful sacerdotal (priestly) figure known to me in history."

Source: Justus.anglican.org

Vestry Meeting December 20, 2022

Listen to Emmanuel Sunday Sermons Online

If you were truly inspired by any of the sermons you hear, don't forget you can listen again to the sermons from Emmanuel. They are normally available on our website within a few days of the Sunday service.

Short Takes

Send us your news! We would like to celebrate achievements made by you or members of your family. Was your child accepted by the college he/she wanted to attend? Did your child make the honor roll? Is your child about to perform in a concert or play? Have you or your spouse been promoted or received accolades at work? Let us know so your church family can celebrate with you.

Vestry Minutes

Click on the dates below to view the minutes of the respective Vestry meeting:

Contemplative Prayer

7:30 Tuesday and Thursday mornings on Zoom.

Click on the graphic to join us.

Emmanuel Weekly Schedule

Tuesday

7:30am: Contemplation & Meditation

Thursday

7:30am: Contemplation & Meditation

Thursday

8:00pm: Compline

Sunday

8:00am: Said Mass Rite II

10:00am: Choral Mass Rite II

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.

Compline takes place on Zoom at 8:00pm Thursday. Why not click on the candles and join us for this brief lovely service?

Emmanuel COVID-19 Policy

Pursuant to CDC Guidelines, wearing of masks is optional but strongly recommended at Emmanuel
People may share the Peace in whatever way is comfortable for them
Socially-distanced seating will still be maintained in the rear one-third of the church
The distribution of Communion will continue for now as it is currently being practiced: at stations with disposable cups