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Calendar for the Week
Wednesday
2:00 pm
Boys and Girls Clubs
6:00 pm
Bible Study
7:30 pm
Choir Rehearsal
Thursday
2:00 pm
Boys and Girls Clubs
Friday
2:00 pm
Boys and Girls Clubs
Saturday
10:00 am
Music Together
Sunday
9:30 am
Choir Rehearsal
10:00 am
Holy Eucharist
11:00 am
Reception
4:00 pm
Celtic Evensong and Communion
Monday
2:00 pm
Boys and Girls Clubs
Tuesday
2:00 pm
Boys and Girls Clubs
Wednesday
2:00 pm
Boys and Girls Clubs
6:00 pm
Bible Study
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Leadership
The Reverend Debbie Phillips, Rector
Vestry
Ryan Patten,
Sr. Warden
Peggy Carter,
Jr. Warden
Barbara Layne, Clerk
Angela Williams, Treasurer
Laura Beasley-Topliffe
Andrew Bishop
Lisa Duffy
Katie Scott
Joanna Troy
Matt vanHamersveld
Staff
Tom and Karen Tucker, Sextons
Cheryl Robinson, Bookkeeper
Anti-racism Team
Maureen Bingham
Cliff Cutler
Ryan Patten
Jane Thompson
Angela Williams
Debbie Phillips
Technical Support for Worship
Jason Stonehouse
The Reverend Debbie Phillips
Vergers
Hugh MacKay
Joanne Moar
Barbara Layne
Acolyte
Gavin Watson-Bertrand
Altar Guild
Laura Beasley-Topliffe,
Directress
Lisa Duffy
Caroline Ogah
Flower Committee
Deb Papps, Chair
Jane Thompson
Maureen Joyce
Celtic Meditations Team
Ryan Patten, musician
Eric Wagner
Jane Stewart
Paul Massari
Christine Reichert
Joanne Moar
Kathleen Tone
Director of Church School
Melissa Barnes
Stewardship
Ministry Team
Tom Gaither
Debbie Papps
Ad Hoc Fundraising
Peggy Carter
Melissa Barnes
Joanne Moar
Caroline Watson-Felt
Real Asset Management/Property
Eric Wagner
Mike Ouellette
Tom Tucker
Bob Cole
Walter Weizenauer
Creation Care
Laura Beasley-Topliffe
Tom Gaither
Jane Stewart
Garden of Life
Jason Stonehouse
Convention Delegates
Laura Beasley-Topliffe
Joanne Moar
Eric Wagner, Alternate
Deanery Delegates
Laura Beasley-Topliffe
Joanne Moar
Walter Weizenauer
Eric Wagner
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Dear Friends,
As I was walking the dog on this very cold morning, I noticed many of the cars in my neighbors' driveways were warming up while their drivers waited comfortably in their homes. Here's what my thought process was after that:
- I wish I had gotten a remote for my car
- I only have a 10 minute ride
- This is very good for the environment
- My not warming up my car is not going to solve the climate crisis
- My considering the climate and not warming up my car changes my perspective from inward to outward
- That will make a difference
There are so many choices we make that impact our perspective and hence, those around us. They also have an effect on our souls. So those days when we feel that nothing we do matters, know that our outlook does matter, and we most certainly matter to God.
In the Way of Love,
Debbie
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This Sunday, we have transferred the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord. Services are offered at 10:00 am and 4:00 pm and are also broadcast on Facebook Live. Leaflets may be found on our website.
The 10:00 am service will begin with the Candlemas Procession after the blessing of the candles (each household will receive a Grace Church candle to take home). Cara Fallon Mackey will be baptized and we will offer the birthday blessing to those celebrating this month. Tony Boisvert is our lector and Tom and Karen Tucker will be ushering. Church School begins at 10:00 am. Following the service, the choir will have a brief rehearsal and everyone is invited to Abbot Hall for a reception hosted by the Mackeys.
At the 4:00 pm service, we will also have blessed candles for each household. Eric Wagner will give the reflection and Paul Massari will assist with the readings. Christine Reichert will offer the prayers and usher.
Please join us wherever you are
in your search for meaning.
Everyone is welcome at any and all services at
Grace Episcopal Church
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Parish Prayer List
Please keep the following in your prayers:
Jeremy Parker, Cindy Rhodes, Ron, James Phillips, Linda Layne, Daniel Brundige, Whitney Goodhue, Evan Wagner, Garrett Graves, Gerald Tucker, Allison Mascolo, Melissa Glassman, The Bishop-Tanquay Family, Max Joyce, Inga and Todd and Family, Mel, Melissa Glassman, Corey MacNeil, Helen Phillips, Zan Duffy, Dianne, Sarah Colvin Duffy, Michael Towey, Jenny, Loretta and Kris, Deb Papps, Derek Fuller and Family, the people of Palestine, Afghanistan, and Ukraine; the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Salem, the Salem Public Schools and for an end to racism, war, anti-Semitism, gun violence and oppression. If you have prayer requests, please email regathering@gracechurchsalem.org by Tuesday at noon for publication in that week's e-news. week's e-news. If you would like to add someone to our prayer list, please email gcis1@verizon.net.
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Knitting Group Tuesdays at 7:00 pm
Love to knit? Want to learn how? Looking for something to do during these dark winter evenings? Come to Grace Church and join others as we knit hats for our Hats OFF to Warm Heads project. We meet from 7:00 - 8:30 pm in the Common Room. We hope to see you there!
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Craft Night with Kourtni
Come join Kourtni Patten as we learn to make a variety of crafts while just hanging out on a Friday Night. You are welcome to bring an appetizer and other refreshments while she leads us in creating expressions of faith and love. This event begins at 6:00 pm on Friday, February 10.
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Sunday, 12 February at 9:00 am:
Young and the Restless Chapel
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Pancake Supper on February 19th at 5:00 pm
All are welcome to join us as we begin to empty our pantries in preparation for Lent. The Vestry will host a Pancake Supper with a variety of pancakes, fruit and meats. The Annual Meeting will take place during this time as we reflect and celebrate the ways we have walked in love with God.
If you would like to contribute bacon, sausages or pancake mix, or if you would like to be part of the cooking staff, please email the Senior Warden, Ryan Patten at rpatten@bu.edu.
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