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grace episcopal church
galena, illinois
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Easter Sunday
April 17, 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 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. Thomas Rogers, Presider
Rev. Diane Luther, Deacon
Nancy Cook, Lector
Richard Luther, Intercessor
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Robin French, Music Director
Nancy Cook, Erben Organist
Amy Hardwicke, Vestry Coordinator
Debbie Kallback & Maren Coates, Altar Guild
Maren Coates & Charlotte Stryker, Greeters
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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
4/15/22 Good Friday - Rev. Diane Luther -- 7:00pm Service
4/17/22 Holy Eucharist, Easter - Rev. Thomas Rogers
4/24/22 Holy Eucharist - Rev. Carolyn Keck
5/1/22 Morning Prayer - Debbie Kallback, Greg Anderson
5/8/22 Holy Eucharist - Rev. Carolyn Keck
5/15/22 Holy Eucharist - Rev. Linda Green
5/22/22 Holy Eucharist - Rev. Carolyn Keck
5/29/22 Holy Eucharist - Rev. Linda Packard
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NOTES FROM THE DEACON
Greetings, my sisters and brothers in Christ. I have good news for you. On Wednesday, Carmen Ferguson and I attended a Chrism Mass in Rock Island.
It is a Mass that includes the blessing of Chrism oil by the bishop and distributed to the churches for use in baptisms, confirmations, and anointing. It is also a time to renew ordination vows (more on that below). This year Bishop Chilton led a brief retreat in the morning. Here’s the first good news:
In the past, this Mass has been held only in Chicago at the cathedral, but this year and in the future it is the intent of the diocese to make it available to all of us, not only at the cathedral, but also on the “river side” of the diocese. I will be reminding you next year of this opportunity as I believe many of you would be blessed by it.
The second piece of good news is that I had an opportunity to interact with our bishop elect, Paula Clark. I let her know that we are praying for her at Grace and she asked that I thank all of you. I found her to be articulate and thoughtful. While her speech remains a little slower than
before, she has a sense of humor and spoke without notes. She spoke individually with so many of us.
Last, I want to share something Bishop Chilton talked about. She talked about the symbols of our ministry. For priests, it is the chalice and patten, for deacons, it is the table we set and clear during the Eucharist, and the door between the church and the world. Then she talked about the fundamental order of ministry being the laity. The symbol of your ministry is Baptism. When it was time for the renewal of vows, she began with the laity, moving on to priests and then
deacons. She then asked a lay person to ask her the questions needed for her to renew her vows. The good news here is that there are so many of us when we recognize we all have a ministry, inside and outside of the church.
Prayers and blessings,
Diane
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Events this Week:
Sunday 4/17
Easter Sunday 10:30am online (YouTube)
and in-person
Easter Brunch following service
Monday 4/18
Poetry Group 2:00pm
Tuesday 4/19
Compline online 8:30pm
Wednesday 4/20
Midweek Worship in Chapel and Zoom 7:30am
Morning Study Group in person/on Zoom
10:00am
Thursday 4/21
RBM Yarn Ministry 1:30pm
Friday 4/22
Centering Prayer online 9:00am
Saturday 4/23
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)
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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Missing a coat?
There is a black jacket hanging in the entry outside the Sacristy. It's been there for awhile and if it's not claimed, it will be donated to Goodwill soon.
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SEARCH COMMITTEE AND VESTRY UPDATE
Thanks to everyone who completed a Vestry & Search Committee survey!
Your enthusiastic and generous support of Grace Church is appreciated.
A majority of those responding felt a rector in a 3/4 time position would best serve the needs of our congregation. Here is the survey tally: (Some chose more than one option)
15 -- 1/2 time position
1 -- Either 1/2 or 3/4 time
17 -- 3/4 time position
4 -- Either 3/4 or full-time
2 -- Full time
At its April meeting, the Vestry will consider the pledge increase commitments and will formulate a compensation package based on the hours per week supported by the congregation for the Search Committee to use when they submit the OTM Portfolio to the Diocese.
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THE LORAS QUARTET
April 8, 2022
Grace Episcopal Church and the Loras College Choir presented a recital of Renaissance and Baroque music including works by Monteverdi, Josquin, Clérambault, Taverner, Tallis and Dowland.
The program featured Grace's historic
1838 Erben Organ.
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CANAPES RETURNS TO GRACE!
It is with great pleasure, that I report that we can once again enjoy one anothers' company while sipping and nibbling!
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:
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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FELLOWSHIP NEWS
SOCIAL HOUR SCHEDULE:
There is a sign-up list for the Coffee Hour after the Sunday services.
April 17th - Easter Brunch
April 24th - Websters & Carmen Ferguson
May 1st - Newcomer's Brunch
May 8th - Jackman's - Cinco de Mayo
May 15th -
May 22nd - Ann Berry & Amy Hardwicke
May 29th -
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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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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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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.
Grace Church will be sending money to ERD for Ukraine. If you wish to contribute, send or drop off a check to Grace marked for Ukraine.
DUBUQUE RESCUE MISSION
The Dubuque Rescue Mission is an important organization that Grace Church supports with part of our Outreach funds. We would like you to know a little about this important ministry that plays a crucial role in supporting the homeless and hungry. Their mission statement is: "In the name of Jesus, the Dubuque Rescue Mission is a community offering hospitality, spiritual hope, food, shelter, clothing and job development to those in need."
The DRM offers help to the needy by providing over 200 meals/day and overnight shelter for up
to 45 men. This winter was especially difficult because of COVID restrictions and rules. The emotional toll of the pandemic was high for everyone involved there and especially for those who already struggle with mental illness and substance abuse. There was a need to even open the dining hall after the evening meal to men, who would otherwise be left out in the winter cold, and allow them to sleep
on a mat on the floor. We thank the Lord for places like this and gratefully support them.
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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
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 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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Easter Sunday
Acts 10:34-43
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
1 Corinthians 15:19-26
Luke 24:1-12
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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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