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grace episcopal church
galena, illinois
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Second Sunday of Easter
Sunday April 11, 2021
Ministers of the Service
Rev. Linda Packard, Presider
Rev. Diane Luther, Deacon & Preacher
Phil Jackman, Lector
Bill Foltz, Intercessor
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Robin French, Music Director
Nancy Cook, Erben Organ
Nancy Cook, Vestry Coordinator
Maren Coates, Alice Maffit, Altar Guild
Amy Hardwicke, Greeter
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RECTOR'S RAMBLINGS
I was remiss about two things on Easter Sunday. First, I neglected to point out the video monitor in back of the church where those worshiping in-person could see the virtual choir anthem along with those on Zoom. Then, though I mentioned Robin and the choir's efforts, there were others who should have been thanked whose efforts were critical to the music during our Holy Week and Easter worship! They are Melanie Hoffman whose trumpet was a festive addition to the anthem and to the opening fanfare and Joseph Watts who was at the piano with Robin providing four-hands accompaniment to the anthem. And, on Good Friday, Phil and Terri Jackman sang the John Bell "Contemporary Reproaches" while Robin and her sister recorded two hymns for our evening service. Thank you, thank you! It was such a delight to hear choral music for just the second time in more than a year!
If you have not participated in the creation of a virtual musical piece, I'm sure that you have no inkling of the hours and hours of effort that are required! First, the musician prepares practice tracks for each voice part, an accompaniment track to go with it. These are sent to the singers and instrumentalists who practice them and then individually record with two devices and earphones--listening to the tempo and accompaniment through the earphones on one device and recording just their own part into a second that also produces a video. The musician, having learned some complicated software, then syncs each voice to the accompaniment, making adjustments as necessary to produce a full sound track. Finally, each musician's video is synced with the sound track so the mouths are moving at the same time--or as closely as possible!
This is why we were all crossing our fingers on Easter morning that we would get our sound working and not experience any technical failures as we did on Good Friday when the small tip of the sound cable broke off just as the service was beginning! Even too late to get a quick order from Amazon Prime!
All seemed to go well, and I hope that your Easter was joyous--as was mine! Alleluia, alleluia!
See you in church or on Zoom!
Gloria+
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The Grace Church
Virtual Choir
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Melanie Hoffman
on trumpet
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Robin French & Joseph Watts at the keyboard |
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HELP WANTED!:
An apprentice to work with Zoom at Grace Church.
Please contact Lynn Giles if interested and for more information.
lynngiles@lynngilesphotography.com
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Important Links:
Office Hours
9:00am-Noon, Tuesday through Friday
Rector Office Hours
10:30am-3:00pm Tuesday through Thursday
Mondays and other times by appointment
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Events this Week:
Monday 4/12
Executive Committee 2:30 pm
Poetry Group online 2:00pm
EfM online 6:30pm
Tuesday 4/13
Wednesday 4/14
Midweek Worship online and
in-person 7:30am
Morning Study Group online 10:30am
Thursday 4/15
RBM Yarn Ministry online 1:30pm
Friday 4/16
Centering Prayer online 9:00am
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Altar Guild
The Altar Guild would like to acknowledge that Maren Coates has joined the group.
Flowers in Church
The Easter Flowers were donated by the Altar Guild as it was easier at this time to handle it that way. There are many openings on the flower chart to donate flowers. April is full, but the remaining months have many open Sundays.
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR GLORY PARISH!
$8000 donated so far! Won't you add yours?
Give now to have your donation doubled!
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Word of the week for Glory Parish:
REGIFT - Those who give of their abundance to those in need.
Remember you have until April 18th
to REGIFT.
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In 2019, the Vestry of Grace Church generously agreed to fund a new church for Glory Parish in South Sudan with a $50,000 donation. At that time, it was felt it should be enough to build the new church. But due to inflation, flooding, having to smuggle building supplies and enlarging the church, the costs increased. The construction cost was $56,500.
The new church still needs electricity, plaster, paint and furniture.
Outreach has committed $2000 and the Vestry pledged $3000, and will match up to $5000 from other donors. We are offering the members of Grace Church, YOU, an opportunity to prayerfully consider how you may be able to work toward completing this church.
The Bible in numerous places states the importance of light. Because of your generosity the lights will be coming on in Glory Parish this year.
Bishop Joseph estimated that the cost of electrical power was $5,675. You have generously contributed more than that! So we can now start on the plastering and painting phase of the plan.
Contributions can be made up to April 18th
Donna Davis Ministry Moment: 3/21/21:
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Thank you for all you have done to fulfill our covenant with Glory Parish.
Contributions can be made by check with Glory Parish or Renk noted in the memo line
Or a Qualified Charitable Distribution can be made from your RMD. This will decrease your taxable income and may even save you some money for your 2021 taxes. Check with your financial advisor for details.
The Outreach Committee thanks you for your generosity in this very worthwhile cause.
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SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER WORSHIP
READINGS:
Acts 4:32-35: The early disciples of Christ bear witness to the resurrection through their generosity and care for one another, ensuring that no one among them had any need.
Psalm 133: A song of celebration for the blessing of living in unity.
1 John 1:1-2:2: John writes to testify to Jesus and to open the door to fellowship for the believers with one another and with God. However, if we claim to be in fellowship but live in “darkness” – denial and sin – we lie. But, if we confess our sin, and live in the light we do, indeed, have fellowship with God and others.
John 20:19-31: Jesus appears to the disciples in the closed upper room, giving them a gift of the Spirit, and sending them just as he was sent. Then, Thomas who wasn’t at this appearance, is encountered by Jesus, and his doubts are removed.
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At 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays, the Study Group meets online to resume the study of the Gospel of Mark. All are welcome to join.
This group meets on Zoom at 10:30 am each Wednesday.
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MEDITATIVE PRAYER 9:00am 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
A Zoom Poetry meeting from Grace Church has been organized and meets online on 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 4/4/2021: Rev. Linda Packard, Presider; Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell, Preacher; Rev. Diane Luther, Deacon; Debbie Pausz, Intercessor; Terri Jackman, Lector; Bill Foltz, Thurifer; Robin French, Music Director; Nancy Cook, Erben Organist; Lynn Giles, Susan Bookless, and Greg Serwich, Zoom Hosts.
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Maundy Thursday: Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell, Presider;
Rev. Diane Luther, Deacon; Elizabeth Ludescher, Intercessor; Phil Jackman, Lector; Robin French, Music Director;
Lynn Giles, Zoom Host.
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Lenten Wednesday - Stations of the Cross and Eucharist 3/31/2021: Officiant: The Rev. Linda Packard; Readers: Phil and Terri Jackman
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Reopening Church (Limited)
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Hybrid worship has resumed for both in-person and Zoom congregations. Since our region is in Phase 4 of the State of Illinois COVID recovery, we are able to offer 21 spaces in the nave with a maximum of 32 people. Each space can accommodate one single or a couple who live in the same household. MASKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTRY.
For those wishing to attend in-person, reservations are required. You may reserve by going to reserve.
If you are assigned to an Altar Party role where you will be sitting in the Chancel, you need not reserve. All others, such as lectors, musicians, vestry coordinators, greeters, and altar guild do need to reserve.
On Sunday morning, you will come to the Parish House door where a Greeter will check your name(s) off on a list and admit you to the building where you will proceed into the nave to find an empty seat that is designated by a bulletin.
Please review this summary of COVID precautions in worship: 10 COMMANDMENTS
Pews that are not to be used are closed off by lengths of ribbon. There are hand sanitizer stations at the entrance and also at the back of the nave.
Those who will join us on Zoom will receive the usual e-mail invitation with a link to the day's bulletin.
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Vestry:
Lynn Giles, Senior Warden
Richard Luther, Jr. Warden
Richard Luther, Treasurer
Crystal Mason, Clerk
The Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell, Rector
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Staff:
The Rev. Dr. Gloria Hopewell, Rector
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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The Rev Dr. Gloria Hopewell, Rector
Cell Phone: 773-988-3497
Grace Episcopal Church Office:
107 S. Prospect Street
Galena, IL 61036
815-777-2590
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