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grace episcopal church
galena, illinois
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Third Sunday after Pentecost
Morning Prayer
June 26, 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
Deb Pausz, Leader
Rev. Diane Luther, Deacon
Lynn Giles, Lay Homilist
Nancy Cook, Lector
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Robin French, Music Director
Nancy Cook, Erben Organist
Richard Luther, Vestry Coordinator
Charlotte Stryker & Pat Golden, Altar Guild
Teresa Burke,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
6/26/22 Morning Prayer - Deb Pausz, Lynn Giles
7/3/22 Morning Prayer - Rev. Diane Luther, Richard Luther
7/10/22 Holy Eucharist - Rev. Linda Packard, Rev. Janet Eggleston
7/17/22 Holy Eucharist - Rev. Linda Packard
7/24/22 Holy Euchrist -
7/31/22 Holy Eucharist - Rev. Linda Packard, Rev. Diane Luther
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MEMBER MOMENT
Mary Nelson spent a few days this past week at Mercy Hospital with blood pressure and heart issues. She is now at the Galena-Stauss nursing home here in Galena recovering and trying to regain her strength so that she can return to her own home eventually.
Please keep Mary in your thoughts and prayers. She would appreciate a visit or card, if you are so inclined. The street address for the nursing home is
215 Summit St.
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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:
June 26th - Coates & Strykers
July 3rd - Kallbacks
July 10th - Mary Lou Smith
July 17th - Bonnielynn Kreiser
July 24th -
July 31st -
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Events this Week:
Sunday 6/26
Morning Prayer 10:30am online (YouTube)
and in-person
Robert Marsh & Joan Klaus's Birthdays
Monday 6/27
Poetry Group 2:00pm
Tuesday 6/28
Compline online 8:30pm
(rescheduled) Vestry Meeting 3:00pm
Richard & Diane Luther's Anniversary
Wednesday 6/29
Midweek Worship in Chapel 7:30am
Morning Study Group in person/Zoom 10:00am
Thursday 6/30
Friday 7/1
Centering Prayer online 9:00am
Tony Packard's Birthday
Saturday 7/2
Carol Schieren's Birthday
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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Our deepest condolences go out to
Carol and Larry Poston on the death of
their daughter, Anne Poston, on July 9, 2022.
Please keep their family in your prayers as they
go through this very difficult time.
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Our deepest condolences go out to
Cathie and Al Elsbree on the death of
Al's son, Greg Elsbree on June 17, 2022.
Please keep their family in your prayers as they
go through this very difficult time.
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CHOIR NEWS
After this Sunday, the choir will be on Summer break until Labor Day. Every Sunday
there will be special music in place of the choir anthem.
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CANAPES & CONVERSATIONS
Bring a beverage, a treat to pass and a good story to share.
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Schedule:
July 15th -- Stryker's
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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All God's Critters
Mini-Retreat for Kids and Adults
Presented by United Churches of Galena
Saturday, July 23, 2022 from 9:30am to Noon
Lord of Love Lutheran Church
219 Summit Ave., Galena
Join us for a morning of fun and learning for families with
Bible story time, Crafts, Music and Snack!
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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.
Patience!
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Online Diocesan Convention on November 19
The Standing Committee, in consultation with Bishop-elect Paula Clark, has determined that the 2022 Diocesan Convention will be held online on November 19.
“We are looking forward to a large, joyful consecration and gathering on September 17 to celebrate Bishop-elect Paula. With the amount of diocesan and staff resources necessary to host the consecration, we have decided that it is necessary to have Diocesan Convention virtually this year,” said Standing Committee President Anne Jolly. “While we always prefer to gather together in person, the joy of the consecration will carry us forward as we utilize the experiences of the past few years to have another effective online convention.”
The diocese held successful online diocesan conventions on Zoom in 2020 and 2021. As diocesan bishop, Clark will chair the 2022 convention.
More information about the 185th Annual Convention, including calls for nominations, resolutions, registration and certification of delegates, will be published later this summer.
Read this news on the website.
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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.
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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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Third Sunday after Pentecost
Morning Prayer
2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14
Luke 9:51-62
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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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