Grace
Episcopal Church
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Grace
Notes
17 March 2016
Grace Abounds here at Grace Church! We have been adding
podcasts and video casts to www.graceabounds.online, also found at www.gracesheboygan.com.
Grace Abounds, a ministry of Grace Church, was created to
promote outreach through the use of electronic media. Initially our goal was to
provide access to Sunday Sermons for the shut-ins and snow birds of our own
parish, but our plans changed when we were blessed with resources that could do
so much more. Now the focus of Grace Abounds is to reach outside our doors. We
have so much to offer - teachings, music and wonderful Anglican traditions that
we want to share. God's GRACE ABOUNDS and we want to share that grace.
Presently we have Sunday sermons, a series on Spiritual
Practices, Musical Offerings, Evensong, Compline, and more all available
online.
Recently we added a program called Daily Office Basics. This 5-part series teaches you how to simply
and accurately pray Morning and Evening prayer from the Book of Common Prayer
(BCP) and Bible. Join Deacon Rodger Patience as he explains in plain language
the history, order, and details of these prayers known as the daily office.
Deacon Rodger Patience serves at St. Thomas Episcopal
Church, Menasha, WI, Episcopal Diocese of Fond du Lac. He also blogs about the
daily office at www.dailyofficeanchorsociety.com
Another program we’ve been working on is the Bible Challenge. Participation in the Bible Challenge will
allow you to read the entire Bible in one year, in a structured fashion. Every
Monday we post a video overview discussion of the major themes encountered in
the week’s readings, together with insights on the origins of the readings and
their overall theological context. A reading schedule and text versions of the
weekly summaries are available along with the videos at Grace Abounds.
Most recently we have started streaming our Sunday morning
10:15 am service. At this time a program or app is needed to view the live event.
Below you will find a link to VLC Media player, a free program which can be
downloaded for use with most devices.
If you are using a mobile device, search the App Store for
"VLC". Alternatively, you can search the App Store for
"rtsp" which will provide more app choices.
Download: VLC Media Player
Once installed, open VLC's main menu, select "Open
Network Stream" and enter the following URL: rtsp://sbs.gracesheboygan.com/live.sdp. Click Here for HELP
If you are having trouble and live in the area, call the
church office for help. The office will put you in touch with a tech person.
Otherwise, bring your computer to Grace and one of the tech folks can help you
get it going.
We are always looking for those who have ideas for new
podcasts and for help with the recording. (Archdeacon Michele Whitford)
Grace
abounds: Please thank:
§ Kevan and Traci Revis, and Gary and Elaine Dinstuhl, for the
Sunday coffee hours, and Boy Scout Troop 801 for the pancake breakfasts!
§ Jessica Ambelang for hosting the Lenten Friday supper, with
cleanup help from Julie Davidson and Jennifer Pawlus.
§ The crew which helped after the Lenten supper to set up for
Deacon School: Michelle Abrashinsky,
Paul Aparicio, Julie Davidson, Scot Gedemer, Judy Goes, and Elizabeth
Schaffenburg.
§ Bobbie May and Mary Massey for ongoing work in organizing
the parish library.
§ Andrea Aparicio for providing food for the Deacon School
Candidacy for Ordination: The Ven. Michele
Whitford, archdeacon of the diocese, deacon and Associate Minister of this
parish, has now, in her tenth year of ordained life been named as a Candidate
for Ordination to the Sacred Order of Priests.
This follows a multiyear process of personal discernment, which has been
complemented and confirmed by the diocesan discernment process (Circles of
Light) administered by the Commission on Ministry. The Circles of Light group have affirmed an
unanimous belief that Michele is called to the priesthood, and this has been
endorsed by the Rector and the vote of the Vestry of this parish.
Michele will now enter a period of discernment working with
a local committee, which will include two representatives of the parish, a
member of the broader community, a diocesan priest (not the rector), and a
representative of the Commission on Ministry.
The findings of this committee will be reviewed with the Commission on
Ministry in the Fall of this year. In
parallel with this, Michele will be directed into specific areas of study
intended to reinforce and develop Michele’s existing knowledge and experience
derived from her original education and training as a deacon, and her ten years
of experience in ordained ministry.
These areas of study will be subject to canonical examinations
administered by the Board of Examining Chaplains. Study will not involve separate schooling,
but will proceed under the “reading for orders” model of formation.
What comes next, besides process and further education? The short answer is that we don’t know. We do know that Michele’s duties here will
not change during the formation process, and we have no information indicating
that she will not continue to serve here in her new capacities as a
priest. Please continue to hold Michele
in prayer.
Call for
Contributions: If you
have a spiritual reflection to share, or want to point your fellow worshippers
toward a resource, submit your contributions to Fr. Karl (by email) by Wednesday
in the week of publication.
Music
this Week: Palm Sunday:
The Sunday of the Passion of Our Lord
Blessing of the Palms Hosanna in the highest Dobey
Processional Hymns: 154 “All glory, laud and honor” Valet will
156 “Ride on! Ride on in majesty” Winchester New
Psalm 22:1-11 (responsorial) Chant: Dobey
Tract: Ps. 22:26-30 Plainsong
Offertory Hymn 162 “The royal banners forward go”
Vexilla Regis
Communion Motet Crucifixus Antonio
Lotti
Communion Hymn 168 “O sacred head, sore wounded” Passion
Chorale
Postlude Chorale Prelude on ‘O sacred
head, now wounded’
Brahms
Parish
Notices
§ Easter Flowers and Music: It is not too late to donate for Easter Flowers
and Music. We enjoy the Beauty of Holiness in both the flowers that adorn the
church and the special music which includes brass at the Easter Vigil and
strings at the Solemn Mass on Easter morning. Please be generous if you are
able. Please call the office or fill out a pink slip to indicate your wish for
memorials and/or thanksgivings. The
deadline is tomorrow, March 21st at noon.
§ Sacrament of Reconciliation: Lent is a time of
self-examination preparing for the death and resurrection of our Lord. The
Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered by appointment. Please contact Fr.
Schaffenburg to set up an appointment to make your confession.
§ Maundy Thursday Foot Washing: Everyone will have the
opportunity to have their feet washed and to wash someone else’s feet following
the example of Jesus washing his disciple’s feet. Please wear socks and shoes
that are easily removed.
§ Vigil before the Altar of
Repose: Please
sign up to watch and pray for an hour at the Altar of Repose beginning
immediately following the Maundy Thursday Mass March 24th and
concluding Friday, March 25th as the Good Friday Liturgy begins.
There is a sign-up sheet on the table in the Narthex, more than one person can
sign up for any given hour.
§ Good Friday Offering: Every year since 1922 the
church has taken a collection for the Church in the Middle East during Holy
Week. This year our loose plate offering on Good Friday will go to support the
church efforts in Jerusalem and throughout the Middle East. Please be generous
as you are able.
§ Easter Vigil Dinner: The first Mass of the
Resurrection is next Saturday, March 26th, at 7:00 p.m. The Easter
celebration then continues at Trattoria Stefano, 522 South 8th
Street, at 9:30 p.m. The actual cost of the meal is a gift to the parish, so
you not only get a delicious meal but you help the church by purchasing a
ticket for the dinner. Tickets can be bought in the parish office or in the
narthex after mass for $50 a person. Everyone is invited, but seats are
limited. There are scholarships for anyone wishing to attend but are unable to
donate. The deadline is tomorrow, Monday
March 21st.
§ Easter Gala Reception: We will continue our Easter
celebration with a Gala Reception after the 10:15 a.m. Mass on Sunday, March 27th.
Please sign up to bring sweets or savories and to help clean up afterwards.
There is a sign-up sheet on the table in the Narthex.
§ A volunteer is needed: to head up the organization of the Easter Gala
Reception. If you feel moved to serve in
this capacity, please call the office for details.
§ First Communion Instruction: Pat Ford Smith
will be providing Communion Lessons during the month of April in preparation
for the Bishop's visit on Sunday May 1st, 2016. If you or your child are interested,
please contact the office to sign up. Dates have been set for each
Thursday in April (April 7, 14, 21 & 28), times are still being determined.
§ Volunteers needed for Royal Holloway Concert: The Choir of
Royal Holloway, University of London will present a concert at Grace Church on
April 9th at 7:00 pm. We need
volunteers for: setup and cleanup for the choir supper prior to the concert,
homemade sweets for the choir supper, and overnight housing for 25 choir
members. Two separate sign-up sheets for
the supper and housing can be found in the Narthex.
§ Something Extra for Grace: Envelopes are available in the pews if you are
moved to give an extra gift, beyond your pledge or regular plate donation,
toward the life of the church. Gifts are
tax deductible if you write your name on the envelope.
§ Cursillo: Many of
you have heard of Cursillo. It could be that you are looking for such an
experience and may not even know it. If the Holy Spirit nudges you, there
is one coming up April 21-24, Thursday evening till Sunday afternoon. For
many it's a great experience, revitalizing and memorable. Fr. Ambelang
will be the spiritual leader of this one with the Bishop assisting, as well as
a team of lay people. If you have questions talk to Ed or Mary Clabots, Jennifer
Pawlus, or Fr. John Ambelang.
§ Like Grace Church
on Facebook
§ Follow Grace Church
on Twitter: @GEC_Sheboygan
§ We Are on Itunes! Check out the new podcast!!!
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