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The courtyard garden force has slimmed down to a
precious few, and needs to be fattened up. No
experience is required, learning on the job is
free. Preparation of the garden is upon us, and
planting new flowers is around the corner.
Contact Jane Henning (238-4089) to help.
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Change of Address
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Please note that Lynn and Sally Phelps' new
address is :
110 S. Henry Street #1504
Madison 53703
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Mustard Seed Gatherings
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In an effort to develop and clarify our mission
here at Grace, Vestry members will be hosting
small groups to discuss and receive feedback
from parishioners. In the coming weeks you will
be receiving an invitation asking for your RSVP.
Please take a few moments to submit your reply
and an hour or two to lend your voice to the
future of Grace Church. We look forward to
hearing from you!
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The tentative deadline for our next issue of
GraceNotes is Sunday, May 18. This issue will
probably be mailed towards the end of May,
focusing on looking into summer.
Because we had no issue specifically for May, if
there are any announcements for this month you
would like communicated to the parish, please
feel free to email me and I will be happy to
include them in the bulletin and Friday email.
- Kristin Matuszak
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Calling Estate Sale Workers
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A tantalizing estate sale will be held on
Friday, May 30 and Saturday, May 31
at 23 Saukdale Way off Old Sauk Road. Pricing
begins on Wednesday, May 7, and will continue
Monday through Thursday of each week until the
sale. We need people to help price, to work on
the sale days, to help haul, and to lend their
computer skills. Call Jane Henning (238-4089)
to help.
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This Week's Worship Ministers |
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Acolytes
(7:45)
Pat Pollock
(10:00)
Allie Dyer
Nabu Mukasa
Martha Ferris
Maggie Johnson
Claire Johnson
Eliot Raymond
Lay Readers
(7:45)
Pat Pollock
(10:00)
Mitch Nakaue
Jessica Citti
Eucharistic Ministers
(7:45)
Pat Pollock
Barb Wood
(10:00)
Deb Anken-Dyer
Mitch Nakaue
Matt Pollock
Prayers of the People
Sue Webster
Ushers
Steve Webster
Abbey Webster
Carrie Scherpelz
Nellie Laughlin
Tellers
Jon Augspurger
Carole Trone
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Sunday Schedule |
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7:45am - Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9:00am - Adult Education programs
9:15am - Church School (ages 4-12)
10:00am - Choral Holy Eucharist, Rite II
11:30 - Youth Group
12:00pm - La Santa Misa (Holy Eucharist in
Spanish)
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Senior Resources
Committee Offering Adult Forums
 The
Senior Resources Committee will hold
its third forum this
Sunday focusing on opportunities for
seniors, their caregivers, and those
who live alone. Forums will be held
in the Grace Church library from
8:45am-9:45am (between the
two Sunday services).
Contact Barb Wood (bwood@mhtc.net,
538-7606) for more information.
Sunday, May 4, 2008:
"How does the organization,
Independent Living, help older
people live independently with
dignity in their own homes?"
Presenter: Beth Hadley, Program
Director of Independent Living.
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Three New
Shelter Helpers
 Miracles
and blessings three fold have come
to us in the shape of three
stainless steel commercial kitchen
grade chafing dishes purchased with
proceeds from estate sales organized
by the wonderful ECW (Episcopal
Church Women). They will have lots
of use and appreciation. Their
"baptism" will be Monday, May
5, when we host another Shelter
Meal. Cookies are welcomed for
dessert and thank you everyone who
has already volunteered. Mark you
containers with your name and phone
number. Sparky and Sarah Watts 244
9424 or
togracesheltermeal@gmail.com
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Pantry Help
Needed for May!
The food pantry
is greatly in need of volunteers
for Saturday, May 24th, and
Saturday, May 31st! Shifts are
just three and a half hours to
prep and serve during the
pantry's Saturday hours from
10am to noon. A great
opportunity for couples,
friends, and families. Please
contact Chris Rencontre (togracechurchpantry@gmail.com)
if you are able to help!
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Altar Guild Adventure
VI!! Two Seats Left!
 Want
to get away for the day and
enjoy the beautiful spring
weather while taking in some
amazing architecture in Chicago?
Join the
Altar Guild on Tuesday,
May 13th, for their bus
trip to Chicago. We
have two remaining seats!
The trip includes visits to
three churches in downtown
Chicago and a fabulous lunch at
the Grand Lux Cafe'. The trip is
just $50 (this includes lunch)
and is open to anyone. Seats are
filling up fast so contact Jane
Henning (238-4089 or
shennin2@wisc.edu)
for details and reservations.
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UTO
Ingathering: Sunday May 11
 The
United Thank Offering is a
long-standing tradition of he
Episcopal church. The UTO is a way
to give a tangible thanks to God. We
start with daily prayers of thanks
and then drop coins in ourblue
boxes. Twice a year the blue boxes
are collected or changed to checks
and brought to church for an
"Ingathering". Every penny collected
in the blue boxes is given out in
grants around the world. Last year
St. James Church, West Bend,
received a grant of $8,245 for
kitchen renovations and
installations to improve their
monthly outreach program of feeding
the hungry. I invite you to join
this rewarding tradition.
Blue boxes are available at the back
of the church.
- Joyce
Pollock, Diocesan UTO
Coordinator
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June Book Group
 Grace
Church Book Group next reads
Water for Elephants by Sara
Gruen, and meets Wed.
June 4, 7 p.m. at the
home of Linda Savage, 4015
Hiawatha Dr. All readers are
welcome to attend.
Contact Mary Ann Cook by
this Sunday, May 4, to be
included in the group order from
amazon.com ($8.37). Her
email is
macook@charter.net
A reminder that while the
library system has copies, the
waiting list is long.
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Update
on Jane Graff. . .
Jane has been moved to Rm 601 at
Meriter (in the Tower); her phone
number is 417-1001. She
would appreciate any visitors.
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HELP WANTED!!
Reception Office -
Volunteers Needed
Urgently! In the past
two months, we have lost two
very devoted office
volunteers, Liza Bardwell
and Bill Warner. In
addition, we have lost Zoe
Richardson as she helps Stan
through his current
illness. While we hope this
will not be a long term
leave for Zoe, we have a
hole to fill until Stan
recovers. We need to have
volunteers, if possible on a
regular basis, but also as
subs. If you can help out
for 3 hour shifts once a
week, bi-weekly or once a
month, everyone would
appreciate it. We all like
having a live voice on the
telephone. Call Sally
Phelps, 251-4834 (H) or
957-9369 (C).
Welcome Committee
- Seeking individuals with a
sincere smile, warm handshake,
and a little knowledge of our
church layout. Very flexible
schedule - one half hour after
the Sunday service, once a
month. Benefits - such as
handsome name badges -
available! All ages welcome. To
apply contact Linda Savage at
savagelw@yahoo.com
or 238-9870.
Coffee Hour -
Hosts are needed for
Sundays in May, June, July
and August. Please consider
signing up! The time
commitment is 1 hour 15 min.
and is a great way to meet
fellow parishioners. The
coffee is all ready made so
a quick set up and clean up
is needed. Instructions
will be mailed to hosts.
Sign up in the Guild Hall or
contact Amanda Farrow or
Carol Schmid.
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Contacts
Grace Episcopal
Church is located at 116 W.
Washington Ave. in Madison, WI.
Our office is open weekdays from
9am to 3pm. Phone: (608)255-5147
All general emails, including any
announcements, should be directed to
togracechurch@gmail.com.
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