Grace
Episcopal Church
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Grace
Notes
14 April 2016
A regular feature of this blog involves
thanking those in the parish who have served in ministry. This week the list is extensive, and we a
“promoting” these thanksgivings to be the focus.
On 9 April we were blessed to host a concert
of the Choir of the Royal Holloway, the collegiate choir of The University of
London, under the direction of Rupert Gough.
This choir certainly proved itself to be world class, singing at a level
one would find in more famous ensembles like the choir of King’s College,
Cambridge or Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford.
The two hour concert was presented flawlessly, and included religious
and secular music that ranged from Jacobean England to the present day.
This concert didn’t just happen. It involved the following:
§ Identifying the
opportunity, and arranging for the concert, as well as preparing lunch for the
choir (26 voices)—Ben Dobey.
§ Meals and reception
set-up—Bobbie May, Kevan & Traci Revis.
§ Meal preparation
(dinner)—Barb MacEwen and Bernie Markevitch.
§ Meal cleanup—Michelle
Abrashinsky, Julie Davidson, John Davis, Elizabeth Schaffenburg, Pat Ford
Smith.
§ Breakfast
preparation—Mary Snyder.
§ Transportation—The
Grace Walsingham Foundation (van) John Davis, Bill Gagin, Steve Gallimore
(drivers), an anonymous donor (bus hire).
§ Housing—Ben Dobey,
Bill & Deb Gagin, Tony Fessler, Jane Hanson, Terry & Mary Kohler, Karl
& Elizabeth Schaffenburg, Mary Snyder and Tom Wright, Jon and Michele
Whitford.
§ Ushering—Bev Evans
and Nancy Yurk.
§
Laundering
of table cloths—Bobbie May, Pat Ford Smith.
Thank you also to all who sent in the wonderful baked goods for the reception!
Thank you also to all who sent in the wonderful baked goods for the reception!
As stated, the concert didn’t just happen,
but what it did highlight is a ministry focus that is a particular gift of this
parish. Feedback was received from
parish members to the effect that last Saturday “represented Grace at its
best”. And what might this “best”
be? This best involves how we are called
and equipped to participate in how God reveals Himself in the beauty of
holiness (Ps. 36.9). In all that we do,
may this remain a focus, and may God continue to lead and equip us!
Grace
abounds: Please thank: See
above! (re. concert), and:
§ Sunday coffee
hours: Bob & Anne Hanlon, Polly
Beebe & Mary Ann Neuses.
§ Deacon School
luncheon—Andrea & Paul Aparicio.
§ Parish library reorganization—Bobbie
May.
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: The Fourth Sunday of Easter
Prelude Prelude on St. Columba Vintner
Entrance Hymn 205 “Good Christians all, rejoice and sing” Gelobt sei Gott
Offertory Hymn 645 “The King of love my shepherd is” St. Columba
Communion Motet Brother James’s Air arr. Jacob
Communion Hymn 312 “Strengthen for service, Lord”
Malabar
Closing Hymn 194 “Jesus
lives! Thy terrors now” St.
Albinus
Postlude Festal
Flourish Jacob
Parish
Notices
§ Adult Formation: On
Sunday, April 17th we will continue with our discussion ‘What’s My
Gift?’ This will include small group discussion and getting to know each
other’s gifts, specific knowledge and skills.
§ Our Diocese’s Commission on
Congregational Vitality (CCV): On Sunday, April 24th, there will be
ONE Mass only at 9:00 a.m. followed by a meeting with the CCV
from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (refreshments will be provided). Our Vestry
leadership is asking you to make an effort to participate in this conversation.
Please see the insert of this Mass Booklet for more information.
§ Office Hours: On
Tuesday, April 19th Deacon Michele Whitford and Ellen Aparicio will
be attending the Annual Diocesan Church Secretaries Meeting in Oshkosh. Pat
Ford Smith has kindly volunteered to cover the office during their absence.
§ Parish Life Survey: During this season of Eastertide
your parish has been in celebration and examination of the love that God offers
to us all. To further the examination, please take a moment to participate in
the Parish Life Survey. In conjunction
with the "What's My Gift?" sessions in Adult Formation each week and
the Commission on Congregational Vitality event on April 24th, this survey will
continue our efforts to live as members of the Body of Christ. Printed copies
of the survey can be found in the Narthex or to complete the survey
electronically go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K2PT7KF
§ 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. Classes will take place in Ms. Nikki’s classroom (located in the basement)
each Thursday in April, 5-6:00 p.m.
Should you have any questions, please call Pat Ford Smith at
920-918-1492.
§ Parish Clean-Up Day!!!!
Saturday, April 23rd, has been set for clean-up of the Grace Church
buildings and grounds. We will begin at 8:30am and work until noon. Please put
this date on your calendar, many hands will make light work.
§ Bishop’s
Visitation: May 1st we welcome
Bishop Matthew Gunter for his annual visitation. The Bishop will preach and
celebrate at both 8 and 10:15 services. We will celebrate the Sacrament of
Confirmation and First Communions at the 10:15 am service. Please join us for a
gala reception to welcome Bishop Gunter and honor those Received and Confirmed.
Please sign up to bring sweets and savories and to clean up. – We are still in
need of someone to organize this event.
§ Celebrations
Committee: We are
looking for a small group of people to form a committee or rotating list of
people to take charge of the occasional celebrations such as teas, gala
receptions, etc. These events occur approximately once a month. If you feel called to this ministry, please
sign up on the sheet in the Narthex. Once
a list of people has been established, the office will call you to discuss
details.
§ 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.
§ Bake Sale/Plant Sale/Rummage Sale:
Friday, April 29th from 12:00-3:00pm and Saturday, April 30th,
from 9:00-2:00, in conjunction with St. Luke Methodist rummage sale, Grace will
be selling baked goods with proceeds going to Sunday School’s outreach
projects. Baked goods will be accepted
from anyone who would like to bake: pies, breads, muffins, bars, puppy chow,
cookies or anything you would like to donate (cupcakes do not sell well).
Baked goods can be dropped off at the church any time before Friday at noon. We
will be once again selling plants from our cutting garden. Proceeds go to
maintain the garden. Grace will also have a small rummage sale. Please bring
your pre-priced items to the northeast room in the basement (under the office).
The proceeds will go to Grace Church fund raising. Unsold items will be taken
to the Salvation Army. If you have any
questions, please call Jessica Ambelang on 920-918-5667 or leave a message on
920-452-5667.
§ Summer Camp:
Diocese of Fond du Lac Summer Camp is for kids age 4 through graduating 12th
graders. Camp is an opportunity for campers and staff to learn more about God,
about community, about themselves and have fun! If you have questions about
what camp is like, please call Michele at the office.
§ Scholarships
are available.
§ Senior
Camp (completed grades 9-12) June 12 (Sun 3pm) – June 18 (Sat 12noon)
§ Middler Camp (completed grades 6-8)
June 19 (Sun 3pm) – June 23 (Thu 5pm)
§ Junior
Camp (completed grades 2-5) June 19 (Sun 3pm) – June 23 (Thu 5pm)
§ KinderCamp
(parent
& kids ages 4-7) June 9 (Thu 2pm) – June 11 (Sat 12noon)
§ There
are application forms on the Narthex table.
§ Love INC: Cadre Ministries is looking for volunteers who
are interested in mentoring. “Ministry is Relationship” will take place on
Saturday May 14th 9:00 pm- 1:00 pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church in
Sheboygan Falls. For further details, see the notice board in the Narthex or go
to www.loveincsheboygancountry.org.
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