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grace episcopal church
galena, illinois
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Second Sunday after Epiphany
Holy Eucharist
January 16, 2022 10:30 am
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January 16, 2022
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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Ministers of the Service
Members and Guests, Celebrants
Rev. Thomas Scott, Presider
Lynn Giles, Lector
Elizabeth Ludescher, Intercessor
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Robin French, Music Director
Nancy Cook, Erben Organist
Crystal Mason, Vestry Coordinator
Debbie Kallback & Maren Coates, Altar Guild
Charlotte Stryker, 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
1/16/22 Holy Eucharist - Rev. Thomas Scott, Presider and Preacher
1/23/22 Holy Eucharist - Rev. Carolyn Keck, Presider and Preacher
1/30/22 Morning Prayer - Debbie Kallback, Leader; Bill Foltz, Homilist
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Rev. Thomas Scott
We are fortunate again this week to have Rev. Thomas Scott as our visiting priest.
He is the retired rector of St. Paul’s, Muskegon, MI. Before that he was rector of St. Mark’s, Evanston, IL for 18 years, and served the Diocese of Chicago in various ways. Now he and his wife live in Evanston, IL. They have two children and three grandchildren.
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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.
. . . And Don’t Wait to be Asked
One recurring activity of CFM is the preparation of annual booklet of meditations for the Lenten season.
Contributors to this booklet each take a particular day’s readings from the Lectionary and write their reflections for that day. This year the booklet, once again, is under the very capable editorship of Carmen Ferguson. Participation is open to all interested parishioners. Contact Carmen
Larry Poston
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Events this Week:
Sunday 1/16/2022
Holy Eucharist 10:30am online (YouTube)
and in-person
Social Hour is suspended at this time.
Monday 1/17
Poetry Group 2:00pm (on vacation until 1/10)
Tuesday 1/18
Compline online 8:30pm
Vestry Meeting 3:00pm
Wednesday 1/19
Midweek Worship in Chapel and Zoom 7:30am
Morning Study Group on Zoom 10:00am
Donna Davis's Birthday
Thursday 1/20
Friday 1/21
Centering Prayer online 9:00 am
Saturday 1/22
Choir Practice10:00am
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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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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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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ALTAR FLOWERS
The 2022 Flower Chart is on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall.
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UNITED CHURCHES OF GALENA
R.I.P. Medical Debt
Our Grace Outreach Ministries and the Congregation have just made our donation of $3535.
The Presbyterian Church and Methodist churches here in Galena also gave checks with ours to support this program.
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During the last six weeks the Outreach Committee and Congregation have given to
many causes:
Ecucation in Bangladesh $575
Adopt a Family $200
Riverview Center $500
Tyler's Justice Center $500
Haiti Project $250
Episcopal Relief and Dev. $2500
Heifer Project $1125
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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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HOLY EUCHARIST
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Isaiah 62:1-5
Psalm 36:5-10
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
John 2:1-11
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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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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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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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Grace Episcopal Church Office
107 S. Prospect Street
Galena, IL 61036
815-777-2590
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