AMAZING GRACE UPDATES March 28/29, 2015

Grace Episcopal Church
“Accepting…sharing…living in GRACE”
Holy Eucharist is celebrated Morning, Noon and Night!
SUNDAY MORNING at 10:30 am
SATURDAY EVENING at 5:30 pm
WEDNESDAY at Noon in the Chapel
ALL ARE WELCOME!
AMAZING GRACE UPDATES
March 28/29, 2015 – PALM / PASSION
TRANSITION UPDATE –March 28/29, 2015
from Senior Warden Linda Watt
Dear friends of Grace:
The vestry met last Tuesday to hear the recommendations of the Review Committee, which has been
engaged in interviews and other background work regarding our rector candidates. The Committee and the
Vestry agreed that we should continue to consider two candidates. We are very pleased that the Holy Spirit
has blessed us with these two excellent priests who have put themselves forward for this position.
The next step is to invite them (separately) to St. George to meet in person with the members of the
Review Committee and the Vestry. Obviously, this process involves a decision on the part of the candidates
as well as on the part of Grace. We want both candidates to see our area so that they can decide if they
would enjoy living here in Southern Utah and serving at Grace. Likewise, we look forward to getting to
know them in person to see which of them is the better fit for our congregation. These short visits will take
place over the next several weeks.
Several of you have asked if the candidates will meet with the congregation. Many of you may recall
that this question was asked directly of Canon Mary June Nestler when she visited with us in January. She
explained the confidential nature of the search process, a policy which the members of the Vestry and the
Review Committee take very seriously, and which does not permit us to share the names of our candidates
nor will they meet with others in the congregation beyond the Committee and the Vestry.
It is likewise important to understand that the governance principles of the Episcopal Church confer the
responsibility of selecting a rector on the Vestry, the members of which (with the exception of the Senior
Warden who is appointed) are elected by the congregation to carry out the business of that congregation.
Each of us on the vestry recognize the import of this decision and we are committed to use our best
judgment, with prayer and deep reflection and love, to make the best decision we can on your behalf.
On another note, I am sad to let you know that Holly Anderson will be moving to Michigan at the
end of April and will be vacating her seat on the Vestry. Holly’s departure is a great loss to Grace. She was
our Senior Warden for several years and is now leading the review process for our rector search. Her
expertise, good humor, and attention to detail has helped immensely in this process. The vestry has asked
Mary Ellen Van Wagoner to fill this vacancy, effective the beginning of May. She will serve until the next
Annual Meeting in early 2016, and we are delighted that she has agreed. Thank you, Mary Ellen!
Hoping to see you at all our upcoming services, I wish each of you a blessed and reverent Holy
Week.
With love,
Linda
Holy Week…
…beginning with Palm/Passion Vigil on Saturday, March 28 and concluding with the
Feast of the Resurrection on Sunday, April 5th, constitutes the most significant time of our
liturgical year. The schedule of the services is below, and brochures describing of the services
are available at the back of the church.
Prayerfully consider attending as many of the services as possible.
BELLS FOR EASTER VIGIL – You are invited and encouraged to bring a bell or bells for the
Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 4 at 7:30 pm (NOTE time change from regular Sat services).
OR you may pick up a bell from those that will be available at the church as you arrive. At the
Easter Proclamation, all bells will ring amid shouts of Alleluia! as the lights are turned up and all
candles lit on the Altar.
NOTE: the two Lift Up Your Heart groups, and Men’s Discussion Group
will NOT meet during Holy Week.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
28 March – 5 April 2015
March 28 – Saturday @ 5:30 p.m.
Palm / Passion Service
March 29 – Sunday@ 10:30 a.m.
Palm / Passion Service
April 1 – Wednesday @ 12:00 noon
Holy Week Eucharist
April 2 – Thursday @ 7:30 p.m.
Maundy Thursday Eucharist with
Footwashing & Stripping of the Altar
April 3 – Friday @ 10:30 a.m.
Walking the “Way of the Cross”,
meet at Bluff St Park
April 3 – Friday @ 7:30 p.m.
Solemn Good Friday Liturgy
April 4 – Saturday @ 7:30 p.m.
The Great Vigil & First Mass of Easter
April 5 – Sunday @ 10:30 a.m.
Sunday of the Resurrection /
Festival Holy Eucharist
There is still time…!
…for you to make a donation for Easter flowers in remembrance and
celebration of family and friends. You can give a donation of any amount.
A Remembrance sheet is available at the back of the church for you to write the
name(s) of the persons you would like to celebrate. Or send your request by
email to [email protected] Please note on your check or donation that
it is for Easter Remembrance Flowers.
News from Community Soup Kitchen with Grace…
A big Thank You to Ray and Marie Kattler for their years of service to CSKwG! Ray and Marie began
serving as team leaders two times a month when the Soup Kitchen was in the formation stage. Their menus were
always delicious! How we appreciate the tireless work of these two, who are stepping down to a much deserved
“retirement”!
Jean and Betty Brown (435-272-1881) and Jacqi Rynbrandt (435-256-8833) have accepted the position
of team leaders of the two Grace teams, each team serving on alternate months. If you would like to join other
Grace members in this service, give these ladies a call. New team members are needed by Tuesday, April 7
when Jacqi’s team is next scheduled to serve.
Liturgical Dance – The Music Ministry at Grace would like to develop a Liturgical Dance Team.
Open to all men, women and teens. Previous dance training is not a requirement. If
you are interested in learning the art, inspiration, and fun of liturgical dance, please
contact Mary Lloyd Barth at 435-275-2855 or [email protected]
MINDFULNESS Training classes will be held in the Pax et Bonum Chapel at Grace on Wednesday
evenings from 6:00-7:00 p.m., beginning on April 15, 2015. The classes will be led by Dr. David Tate PhD, a
psychologist in private practice in St. George. There is no fee for the classes; however, participants are invited to
make a donation of food or money, 100% of which will go to support the Community Soup Kitchen and Utah
Food Bank. Flyers with information on the class and instructor are available on the counter at the back of the
church.
The classes cover: The quality of our moment-to-moment attention informs every aspect of our lives and the
degree to which we are able to live life fully. Mindfulness is the deliberate practice of paying attention
wholeheartedly to all of our experiences, which results in greater mental, emotional and physical health; inner
freedom, balance, peace and joy. Each weekly class is self-contained and will include training in a variety of
mindfulness meditation practices and explore practical applications of mindfulness in everyday life.
RECURRING EVENTS (weekly/monthly): events are at Grace unless otherwise noted
MON, MAR 30 @ 6:15 PM – CHOIR PRACTICE – contact Paul Wiens - 1-630-890-8342
SAT, APR 4 @ 10:00 AM – “LIVING IN GRACE: BEING TOGETHER” GROUP – contact Kay Mildenhall 972-746-0079
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PRAYERS of PRAISE and PETITION
If you have praises and prayer requests - call church office 628-1181 or email to [email protected]
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING for answered prayers… Mike
Terry Jr.
PRAY FOR THE REPOSE of the souls of…
CURRENT PRAYER LIST - Your prayers are requested
for… … Michael Terry, Roger Kitzman, Gabrielle Saasta,
Logan, Joyce Riggs, Paula DeAnda, Bill Daugaard, Sharon
Lang, Tina Borte, RW Russell, Caryl Marsh, Joyce Vogan,
Dorothy Johnson, Dee Mickley, Dee Schafer, Stan & Miriam
Barnett, Robert Famigletti, Janet Walker, Chuck Goode, Brett
Dreyer, Bill, John Kohl, Candace Mesa, Jo Crichton, Kymberly
Williams, Sue Skinner, Arthur Zelov, Steve Biniewicz, Linda
Crone
THOSE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE – Heather Snook
LONG-TERM PRAYER LIST – Will be mentioned in the
Healing Prayers of the People at weekly Wed Eucharist. Please
continue to remember these people in your prayers during the
week… Irene & Larry Monk, Melva Smith, Ethel Hansen,
Carol Stiedaman, Wendy Hall, Brittany Agnew, Robert Agnew,
Jacob Porter, Mac Cover, David Tabor, Missy, Eugene
Kokoska, Peter Schaller, Marjorie Shick, Evelyn Keeler,
Murray Gray, Ryan Wasek, Wendy, Tammy Hokanson, Megan
& Ethan, Emily Crews & family, Rick Wall, Larry & Tanya
Skinner, Brent & Margaret Hardy, Marlene Gehlhausen, Ray
Collyer, Margherita Bull, Stephanie DelPrete, Don Pearson,
John, Raymond Paschke, Gene Agnew, Dennis & Sherry
Hardy, Ellie Blatz, Marie Morgan, Paulette Shepard, Marilyn
Dobson, Jobie Dreyer, Dom DiPilato, Gauthier family, Bob
Stav, Eddie Nelson, Charles & Nancy Hartzll, Don & Jean
White, Strahan family, Elizabeth
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MINISTERING IN OUR SERVICES – SAT 5:30 PM / SUN 10:30 AM / WED 12 NOON
Sign-up sheets for volunteers for future services on bulletin board - and for refreshments on bulletin board by kitchen
Names in italics are pending; if you are unavailable, contact the church office – 628-1181
Saturday Mar 28, 2015 – Palm/Passion
Saturday, Apr 4, 2015 – Easter Vigil
Celebrant/Preacher Rev Jeff Stephens
Rev Dolores Wiens/Very Rev Steve Brehe
Chalice
Pete Whitmore
Yvonne Lambros
Vestry “On Call”
Sue Ann Roberts
Sam Peterson
Sunday, Mar 29, 2015 – Palm/Passion
Sunday, Apr 5, 2015 – Easter
Celebrant
Rev Dolores Wiens
Rev Jeff Stephens
Preacher
Rev Jeff Stephens
Very Rev Steve Brehe
Assisting
Very Rev Steve Brehe
Rev Dolores Wiens
1st Reading
Sue Skinner
Phoebe Love
2nd Reading
Helen Kopriva
Marcia Burchstead
Prayers
Ed Blecksmith
Curt Walker
Greeters / Ushers
Donna Capilli, Gabrielle Saasta
Nathan & Erin van Gilder, Kris Moore
Ray & Lucy Kelly
Gabrielle Saasta,
Acolytes
Ray Kattler, Carolyn Barnett
Ray Kattler, Carolyn Barnett
Chalice
Bob & Pat Shepard
Ray & Marie Kattler
Prayer Team
Ray & Marie Kattler
Jeanette Drews, Phoebe Love
Altar Guild
Linda O, Gail C, Irene W, Sharon A
Carolyn B, Patty T, Dorothy B, Nancy B
Fellowship
N/A
Toni & Clyde Johnston team
Vestry “On Call”
Mike Smith
Sam Peterson
Celebrant/Preacher
Acolyte
Wed, Apr 1, 2015
Rev Jeff Stephens
Carolyn Barnett
Wed, Apr 8, 2015
Very Rev Steve Brehe
Carolyn Barnett
Grace Episcopal Church, 1072 E. 900 S. St. George, UT 84790
Phone: 435.628.1181 Pastoral Care: 1.801.750.7951 / www.gracestgeorge.org
Email: Pastoral care – [email protected] Administration – [email protected]