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grace episcopal church
galena, illinois
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Third Sunday in Lent
Holy Eucharist
March 20, 2022 at 10:30 am
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Due to a decrease in COVID infections in Jo Daviess County, masks are now optional.
Masks and hand sanitizer are 13 at each entrance for those who need them.
Baskets are located at each entrance for your offerings. If possible, please place them in the baskets prior to the service so they may be dedicated with the other gifts at the offertory.
Communion will be offered -- wafer only -- at the altar rail.
Should you become ill after attending worship, please notify the church so that others present may be contacted.
Social hour following the service.
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Ministers of the Service
Members and Guests, Celebrants
Rev. Linda Packard, Presider
Rev. Diane Luther, Deacon
Greg Serwich, Lector
Deb Pausz, Intercessor
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Robin French, Music Director
Nancy Cook, Erben Organist
Eric Kallback, Vestry Coordinator
Debbie Kallback/Maren Coates, Altar Guild
Karen Serwich, 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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UPCOMING GRACE WORSHIP
3/20/22 Holy Eucharist - Rev. Linda Packard
3/27/22 Holy Eucharist - Rev. Carolyn Keck
4/3/22 Morning Prayer - Rev. Diane Luther, Tom Van Gelder
4/10/22 Holy Eucharist, Palm Sunday - Rev. Linda Packard
4/14/22 Maundy Thursday - Rev. Bob North, Greg Serwich
4/15/22 Good Friday - Rev. Diane Luther
4/17/22 Holy Eucharist, Easter - Rev. Thomas Rogers
4/24/22 Holy Eucharist - Rev. Carolyn Keck
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MEMBER MOMENT
“There is beauty in the silence,
a sweet serenity to get lost in, like a fluffy cloud that envelops your soul
keeping you from productivity.
There is sadness in memories,
grieving the happy ones, and willing yourself to forget the bad,
knowing they will never leave.
There are tears in my eyes,
threatening to spill over and invade my face,
the sadness too much to bear alone.
There is peace in the stillness,
time to contemplate and pray,
believing in God’s will.
But in that stillness,
where deep thoughts live and fester, stacked higher than the tallest tower,
a seed is planted, just waiting for the waters of peace to help it grow.”
Lent is a contemplative time; I use this liturgical season to look inside myself to pray deeper than I usually do. I’ve had a rough 6 months, medically speaking. A pulmonary embolism in September threw me for a loop and my life on a blood thinner began. A high platelet count, first found in September 2020, meant frequent blood draws to check the number. The steadily climbing number, despite the blood thinner, necessitated a visit to the Hematologist who ordered a myriad of tests, and I’ve been waiting weeks to receive the results.
At the time of this publication, I will finally receive the results. I wrote the above poem to help my anxiety and worry. Writing is cathartic; it has always been healing for me to get lost in the words. May this Lent be a time of new birth for me. I will be ok.
God is holding me in the palm of His hand.
Elizabeth Ludescher
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Events this Week:
Sunday 3/20
Holy Eucharist 10:30am online (YouTube)
and in-person
Social Hour following service
Monday 3/21
Poetry Group 2:00pm
Tuesday 3/22
Compline online 8:30pm
Outreach Meeting 10:00am
Wednesday 3/23
Midweek Worship in Chapel and Zoom 7:30am
Morning Study Group in person/on Zoom
10:00am
Thursday 3/24
R. Babcock Memorial Yarn Ministry 1:30pm
Lenten Study 6:00pm
Friday 3/25
Centering Prayer online 9:00 am
Saturday 3/26
Choir Practice 10:00am
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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SEARCH COMMITTEE AND VESTRY REMINDER
Thanks to everyone who completed a survey!
Whether or not you plan to amend your pledge, please respond with your recommendation on our next rector’s status (1/2 time, 3/4 time or full-time). Here is a link to the SURVEY.
There are also paper copies available in the Parish House.
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KINDNESS ROCKS
Steve and Renée Dowe are once again offering a parish program on Kindness Rocks. Kindness Rocks are painted with kind words or messages. They are then “hidden” (pretty much in plain sight) around the area for people to find. It is a way of brightening people’s day, whether in painting or in finding a rock. You do not have to be an artist or have artistic talent. The pleasure comes from knowing that you have painted something to make people smile.
At this painting session, all supplies – rocks, paint brushes, paint – will be provided. If you have a blow- dryer, please consider bringing it to speed the drying process. The program is limited to ten people and lasts between two and three hours. You can usually paint two to three rocks during a session; participants can decide how long they wish to stay.
This program will start at 1:00 p.m. in the parish hall on Saturday, March 26.
Advance registration is required. Please call (815-777-2590) or e-mail (gracesec@gracegalena.org) Parish Administrator Nancy Kenney at the church office.
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It’s not too early to think about summer camp.
CAMP CHICAGO
After two years of waiting, Camp Chicago is back for Summer of 2022!
Watch for more information and registration links to come.
About Camp Chicago
At Camp Chicago we seek to nurture a diverse Christian community, and we strive to give our campers the best week of their entire year. We want them to have fun and know what it means to laugh so hard you’re gasping for air. We want them to feel challenged and know they can dare to attempt new things. We want them to make lasting friendships. And we want them to know they are loved by God and called to a life of purpose and meaning.
There is a possibility of sponsorship/scholarships.
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HELP UKRAINIAN FAMILIES
According to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), over 2 million people have already fled the war in Ukraine to other parts of Europe. Please help Episcopal Relief & Development to supply needed items for displaced families and individuals in response to this crisis.
We are here to help.
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Lent Liturgies
Sundays March 13th–April 10th Lent 2 - 5 10:30am Penitential Order, Rite I
Lenten Programs
Our Galena churches will hold this program on Thursday evenings on Zoom and at
Lord of Love Lutheran Church (former location of Galena Center for the Arts, 219 Summit St.)
There will be an informal conversation between 6:00 and 6:30pm.
The book and video clip study will begin at 6:30 pm.
The book chosen is Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple by Adam Hamilton.
Adam Hamilton is senior pastor at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas.
The book is readily available either on Kindle, Amazon or possibly through Pastor Catiana McKay
(United Methodist Church 815-777-0192).
March 24th “I will not deny you.” Led by Pastor Catiana McKay
March 31st From Cowardice to Courage Led by Pastor Jim McCrea
April 7th The Rest of the Story Led by Pastor Robin Luckey
The Zoom link and Passcode for all weeks is:
Meeting ID 847 4741 6937
Passcode: 112794
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THE LORAS QUARTET
Friday, April 8, 2022 at 7:30 pm
Grace Episcopal Church and the Loras College Choirs present a recital of Renaissance and Baroque music including works by Monteverdi, Josquin, Clérambault, Taverner, Tallis and Dowland.
The program will feature Grace's historic 1838 Erben Organ. Please join us for this performance of high drama and exquisite harmony. Masks are required for all. All donations will benefit the maintenance of our organ.
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FELLOWSHIP NEWS
SOCIAL HOUR SCHEDULE:
There is a new sign-up list for the Coffee Hour after the Sunday services.
March 20 - Van Gelders
March 27 - Serwich/Davis
April 3rd - Pancake Breakfast
April 10th - Elsbrees
April 17th - Easter Brunch
April 24th
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EASTER BRUNCH
For all of you who are not getting together with family at Easter, and don't feel like cooking a big meal for on or two: Instead of going to a restaurant crowded with strangers, join your Grace family in the Parish hall where we will gather once again for our annual Easter Brunch! There are signup sheets in the entry, so, bring your favorite Easter dish. And, what a great time to invite a guest to join us to experience the beauty of our service, and the warmth of our people!
Mary Lou Smith
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NEWCOMER'S BRUNCH
On Sunday, May 1st, we will have an enthusiastic welcome to all who have joined the congregation since 2020!
More details will be available soon.
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WOOT! WOOT!
CANAPES RETURNS TO GRACE!
It is with great pleasure, that I report that we can once again enjoy each others' company while sipping and nibbling!
Canapes and Conversations will begin again on April 8th at 5pm at Bonnielynn and Kim Kreiser's. The 3rd Friday is
Good Friday, so we are moving it forward to the 8th.
In case you have forgotten, bring your choice of beverage, a treat to pass and a good story or two to share with friends! The schedule filled up immediately at our first coffee hour and is here:
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Schedule:
April 8th -- Kreiser's
May 20th -- Packard's or Mikelson's
June 17th -- Amy Hardwicke's
July 15th -- Stryker's
August 19th -- Lynn Giles'
September 16th -- Davis'
October 21st -- Joy and Melanie's
November 18th --
December 16th -- Luther's
If you wish to fill an empty month, contact Cathie Elsbree at elsbreecaal@yahoo.com.
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YARN MINISTRY NEWS
The Richard Babcock Memorial Yarn Ministry is meeting again
on Thursdays at 1:30pm in the Parish Hall.
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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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CHRISTIAN FORMATION NEWS
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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The Wednesday Study Group is focusing on the Sunday Eucharistic lectionary for Lent. Each Wednesday, the group will discuss the readings scheduled for the following Sunday which prepares participants for the sermon.
The Wednesday Study Group meets in hybrid form: that is, participants have the option of joining in person at the Parish Hall or Zooming from home. If you wish to have a reading schedule in advance, please notify Larry Poston to request a copy (lsposton@jcwifi.com). Anyone needing a Zoom invitation can contact Greg Serwich (gserwich@gmail.com).
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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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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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Holy Eucharist
Third Sunday in Lent
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Vestry:
Lynn Giles, Senior Warden
Richard Luther, Jr. Warden
Jim Berry, Treasurer
Crystal Mason, Clerk
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Nancy Cook: Outreach
Phil Jackman: Fellowship/Parish Life
Eric Kallback: Building & Grounds
Crystal Mason: Pastoral Care
Carl Davis: Finance
Amy Hardwicke: Worship
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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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