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grace episcopal church
galena, illinois
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Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Morning Prayer
August 7, 2022 at 10:30 am
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Due to fluctuations in the level of COVID infections in Jo Daviess County,
masks are suggested, but still optional,
Masks and hand sanitizer are at each entrance for your use.
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
Dave Mickelson, Leader
Thomas Mosbo, Homilist
Greg Serwich,, Lector
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Robin French, Music Director
Nancy Cook, Erben Organist
Crystal Mason, Vestry Coordinator
Amy Hardwicke & 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
8/7/22 Morning Prayer - Dave Mikelson, Thomas Mosbo
8/14/22 Mass in the Grass - Rev. Linda Green
8/21/22 Holy Eucharist - Rev. Linda Packard
8/28/22 Holy Eucharist - Rev. Carolyn Keck
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MEMBER MOMENT
On September 4,1989 Lester Johnson and I were married at Grace Episcopal in Galena by Father Gary Lambert. Most of the congregation was in attendance.
We were happily married until Lester
died suddenly and unexpectedly on October 17, 2008.
Most of the congregation were present for his memorial service led by Father Bob North and the congregation helped me through his loss. So, my Grace family
has been there for me in happy times
and sad times.
Carmen Ferguson
PS. I'm sure that those of you who hadn't met Lester would have participated and have been important to me.
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The first thing to go into Dowes’ new house is the Prayer Box from Grace! |
CONSECRATION TICKETS
Grace Church has a limited number of tickets to Bishop-Elect Paula Clark's consecration.
Deadline for registration is next week. If interested in a ticket, contact Lynn Giles.
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Events this Week:
Sunday 8/7
Morning Prayer
10:30am online (YouTube) and in-person
Monday 8/8
Tuesday 8/9
Compline online 8:30pm
Wednesday 8/10
Midweek Worship in Chapel 7:30am
Morning Study Group in person/Zoom 10:00am
Thursday 8/11
Friday 8/12
Centering Prayer online 9:00am
Joe & Pat Terry's Anniversary
Saturday 8/13
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 (5-1-22 to 10-30-22)
Website: includes a password protected members' portal where most recent Vestry minutes, financials, and Grace Church Directory are found.
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FELLOWSHIP NEWS
YOU can be the ones to make coffee hour happen!!
No need to be fancy.
Light snacks are fine.
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COFFEE HOUR SCHEDULE:
August 7 - Jackmans
August 14 - Mass in the Grass
August 21 -
August 28 - Carmen, Bob, Ned & Casey
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Don't forget to sign up to bring food!
Mass in the Grass
next Sunday 8-14-22!
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OUTREACH MINISTRY
As part of the Outreach Ministry, we are again going to prepare and serve a noon meal at the Dubuque Rescue Mission.The date will be Tuesday, August 16th. Would you like to help? It is a very rewarding endeavor and we have a good time doing it.
There are various opportunities for you:
*On Monday, August 15th, we will need 3-4 volunteers to help prepare the two main dishes at the
Parish house. (About a two hour commitment)
*On Tuesday, August 16th, 5-6 volunteers will be needed to help prepare and serve the meal in Dubuque
at the Mission. (about a 2-3 hour commitment)
*If you are unable to come, we also need 4-5 volunteers to bake 2 dozen brownies or bars.
(They seem to love chocolate.) 4-5 volunteers will be needed and the brownies can be brought to church ahead of time.)
If you are interested in helping, please contact:
Karlyn Van Gelder at 563-542-2304 or karlynvg@yousq.net
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ARC School Supplies Collection a great success !
WOW! What an overwhelming response for the collection of school supplies for the ARC.
There were more than 2 large boxes and over $200 donated.
In the time of rising prices your contributions will make a difference.
You showed you cared.
Outreach thanks you for your exemplary generosity!
Donna
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IT HAS ARRIVED!
The long-awaited new sound equipment has arrived. Next step will be scheduling the installation with Lifeline Audio Visual Technologies from Platteville.
Then will come training to use the new equipment. Instead of one person handling the sound board and one person tending the live-stream, there will be one individual at the new desk in back doing both.
Ideally at least four people will step forward so we can have a rotating schedule.
Please let Lynn Giles know if you’re interested or if you would like more details.
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ART EXHIBIT AT GRACE
The new display in the Parish Hall demonstrates the breadth of Diann Marsh's artistic talent.
Examples of her oil painting, watercolor painting
and needlework are part of this exhibit.
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CANAPES & CONVERSATIONS
Bring a beverage, a treat to pass and a good story to share.
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Schedule:
August 19th -- Lynn Giles'
September 16th -- Davis'
October 21st -- Joy and Melanie's
November 18th --Coates'
December 16th -- Luther's
2023
March -- Joyce Davis
If you wish to fill an empty month, contact
Cathie Elsbree at elsbreecaal@yahoo.com.
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SEARCH COMMITTEE UPDATE
The Search Committee is pleased to report that the opening for the position of Rector at Grace Church is now posted on the Diocesan website. We will be notified by the Diocese of candidates whose interest and background they think will be a good match for Grace.
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OUTREACH NEWS
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.
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YARN MINISTRY NEWS
The Richard Babcock Memorial Yarn Ministry will take a recess over the summer and will meet again on September 15th at 1:30 in the Parish House.
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MINISTRY OF CARE
Grace Church continues to offer pastoral care to its community. Many volunteers are available for rides to doctor appointments (or elsewhere), providing meals, picking up prescriptions, or providing other small services when someone is unwell or unable to do so for themselves.
Call Bonnielynn Kreiser at 815-777-1468 or 815-291-9005 who coordinates the helping hands when needed. Our clergy are also available for spiritual aid.
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CHRISTIAN FORMATION NEWS
COMPLINE on Zoom 8:30pm on Tuesdays
On Tuesday evenings, at 8:30 pm, Lynn Giles leads an interactive service of Compline. 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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We are a group that studies spiritual subjects, including the Bible. Everyone is welcome to join us to enhance your knowledge of spirituality and explore how to apply it to their life. We’re currently studying the Gospel of Luke. Meetings (in the Parish Hall conference room and on Zoom) begin at 10:00 a.m.
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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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Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Morning Prayer
Psalm 50:1-8, 23-24
Isaiah 1:1, 10-20
Luke 12:32-40
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Vestry:
Lynn Giles, Senior Warden
Richard Luther, Jr. Warden
Jim Berry, Treasurer
Crystal Mason, Clerk
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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