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Grace Ep iscopa l Church , Yorktown, V i rg i n ia
December 2014
From the Rector
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“We touch the threshold and the path straightens behind us.” Dear People of Grace, I wish I could attach the attribution to the quote just above. I read the line in a poem long ago; it may not even be exact. I wrote it down – along with the poet’s name. But that is long lost. The line speaks Advent. It suggests mystery. So much of the time when we’re on the path, sense and meaning are very dim. The way forward is shrouded in darkness. Pain and upset dog our days. The “why?” presses in over and over, most often with a hard silence where we’d hoped for a response. Few images are as enduring for life in the Spirit as that of a journey. And the journey that actually unfolds for us is notoriously dif-ferent from the journey that we have imagined in our own minds. It twists and turns. It becomes tortured. Some of the hills are so steep that we have to become someone different than we are even to begin to climb them. Long associated with Advent are words like “waiting” and “coming.” They are words of one making an uncertain journey. At times the path is so unclear that there is nothing to do but wait. The seasons won’t turn at our bidding. The child will be born when it will be born. The timing of others doesn’t fit our own. We can only wait. Then there is another Advent word. It is “hope.” Hope that the child will be born, and will be well. Hope that the darkness will turn to light. Hope that all manner of things will be well. Hope that help is coming. Hope that healing will take place. Hope that love will win. That there is work to be done is obvious. That we have our own part to play is likewise obvious. Yes, there is plenty to do. Yes, we are called to soldier on and make our contribution. But because we are so often working from a limited vision, or actually moving about in the dark, it is a good thing sometimes to wait for clearer direction, to wait until my own willfulness can submit to the greatness of things beyond me before I make my next move. Over and over again, help does come. Healing does come. Love does win. (Note to self: so often my getting out of the way, or almost giving up, or at least admitting that I don’t know what the best thing would be, creates an opening for that help and healing and love that does come.) Strangely and marvelously, when we do touch that threshold – the path straightens out behind us. It’s a “manner of speaking,” to say that looking behind us with a kind of redemptive logic, we can even of-fer thanksgiving for the hardships that shaped us, the “cooking” of our soul that has helped make us a tasty meal for others.
Inside This Issue:
From the Rector 1
From the Assoc. Rector 3
Parish Nurse 5
Volunteer Grp of the Month 6
Stewardship 7
Inspiration Corner 8
Outreach 9
Book Store 10
Vestry 10
Parish News 11 Birthdays 12
Prayer List 13
Thank You 13
Christmas Worship Sched 14
Poinsettia Form insert
Calendar insert
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Last week, Edie Head died. She was a soul that some of us at Grace knew from her attending the Celtic service and participating in the Centering Prayer group on Monday mornings. She lived in Gloucester and attended Abingdon regularly. She had been a mentor of EfM groups there. I counted her as friend. Edie had grown up in the West, convinced from a very early age that she was at heart a Na-tive American – which she preferred to call Indian. Throughout her life she was accepted into Indian communities and worked tirelessly for their causes. Given the treatment of Indians in our country, she had come even to “hate white people” (her words). Then some 15 years ago she felt called back into the Church and began to make more and more room for white people. Christianity now showed up as the home of a loving Christ and not as a dominant and marauding force that helped overrun Indigenous peoples. She came to see herself not as set against white people, but as a bridge person to help two cultures communicate and appreciate one another. I was with Edie the night before she died. In her smile, in the twinkling eyes, in the face etched with struggle, and in her words she spoke a deep and peace-filled ability to see her entire jour-ney as held by God – every piece having its place. Every twist and turn made deep sense. With eve-ry thing and every one belonging. I didn’t know it at the time but she was touching the threshold and the path was straightening out behind her. I know she died in peace. Advent comes when the nights are longest and darkest. Some things we must wait on. Ad-vent asks us to trust that the One is coming – when and how we may not know. And Advent promis-es that he will come. In Christ,
Christmas Revels and Bonfire
Sunday, December 21
It’s time to start thinking about Christmas Revels. The Revels will be held on Sunday, December 21st, directly after the Christmas Pageant (which begins at 4:30). We will gather around a roaring bonfire to sing songs, hear stories and enjoy the many talent offerings from our parishioners. After the enter-tainment, enjoy cider, hot dogs and chips, and other special culinary offerings. We will even have marshmallows for roasting!
This special event is open to everyone – and we need volunteers to help plan and execute the festivi-ties. If you have a talent you would like to share with us, if you want to help prepare and serve the food, or if you want to join the BBT (that’s “Bonfire Building Team), please let Myrna Hirv know. She can be reached by phone at 898-9135 or by e-mail at [email protected].
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From the Associate Rector
Dear People of Grace, I may be wearying you by now with my delight in being a brand-new grandparent. It is an overwhelm-ing experience (as many of you alread know!). To hold a sleeping baby in my arms, to see my children being parents, to participate in all this – sometimes I am just overwhelmed with joy. And it invites me to remember my own experience with parenting: the effects on my relationship with my husband, all the decisions to make from when to use a pacifier, to finding childcare and choosing a school, to learn-ing step by step to guide the way my children behaved and grew up while nurturing their uniqueness as individuals – what a huge experience it was. Raising children is exhausting. It demands the utmost in creativity and patience and effort. It is a holy privilege. And, as my husband and I discovered early on, you can’t really do it alone. You need the advice of experts, the support of family, the network of friends – as the saying goes, a whole village to make it work. Here at Grace Church there is a little baby boomlet going on, There are beautiful new babies at all three services, and we want to do our best, with Christ as our center, to always be a community of faith that is a very, very good place to raise children. To that end, on January 25th we will have an afternoon reception for babies and toddlers and their parents. And their friends with babies and toddlers too! We will get to know each other better and tell some stories. We’ll have a tour of the church nursery and introduce our nursery caregivers. We’ll have presentations by our Parents’ Group, the Day School, and the Sunday School. We’ll ask parents how Grace Church can be most present and helpful as they raise their families. We will have infor-mation on future programs and opportunities. And we will end with a simple supper for kids and par-ents alike. Nursery care will be provided, of course. Please mark your calendars for January 25th from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and plan to come! We will be taking RSVPs if you are sure you’ll be there, but all are invited. Love in Christ to all of you, from the tiniest baby on up,
Christmas Pageant
All are invited to attend the Christmas Pageant on December 21st in the Parish Hall at 4:30 p.m. Practice for the pageant will be on Decem-ber 20th at 10:30 a.m. and during the Sunday School hour on December 21st. All children and youth are welcome to participate! Come one and all!
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NEXT LUNCH BUNCH IS
DECEMBER 10
Join us for a potluck lunch begin-ning at 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Bring food to share.
Community Supported Agriculture is a growing movement, and a gift to those of us who don't farm or garden much, but want to eat local-ly-produced food and support local farmers. You buy a "share" at the beginning of a growing sea-son, and pick up a bag of seasonal produce from a central location, usually weekly. Grace Church would be an ideal delivery location, and it would help us do our small part in the stewardship of God's Creation. We are looking for a person who'd be willing to do the research on which farm would work for us and how many subscrip-tions we'd have to sell to parishioners and neigh-bors, and who would also follow through organi-zationally. If you are that person, please contact Connie at church or at 757-288-4515.
5TH & 6TH GRADE YOUTH GROUP
IS SELLING SUPER BOWL HOT WINGS!!
The Youth Group is selling hot wings for Super Bowl Sunday! They are $8.00 per dozen. Proceeds from this fundraiser are going towards vari-ous outreach projects that the younger kids would like to do! First, tell us if you would like them fried in peanut oil or baked. Second, let us know if you would like traditional bone in or boneless. And last, tell us what sauce you would like: BBQ, Asian, Hot, Garlic Parmesan or they taste great naked!
Please place your orders by Friday, January 30th.
Order forms will be available at church. You can find them located on the bulletin board in the back of the Parish Hall or in the Narthex of the Church (on the counter). Please place completed order forms in envelope provided or e-mail your order to Cornelia Taylor at [email protected]. Just be sure to tell us how you would like them cooked, bone in or out and what sauce. Pick up for all wings will be before or after the 9:00 am service on February 3rd. You can prepay or pay upon delivery. We will be accepting cash or checks only.
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Adopt Lackey Free Clinic
November is sponsored by Ethel Gouger in
memory of Howard Gouger.
Won’t you support the Clinic by “adopting” a month.to celebrate events in your life and donate $100 to the continuing operation of this vital service to our community?
If you are interested in sponsoring a month, please contact the office at 898-3261 or
e-mail [email protected].
Key Facts about Influenza (Flu) & Flu Vaccine The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.
People who have the flu often feel some or all of these signs and symptoms: cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue and many may have a fever or feel feverish with chills - but not everyone with flu will have a fever.
Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.
Most experts believe that flu viruses spread mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby. Less often, a person might also get flu by touching a surface or object that has flu virus on it and then touching their own mouth, eyes or possibly their nose. You may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick, as well as while you are sick. Most healthy adults may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5 to 7 days after becoming sick. Some people, especially young children and people with weakened immune systems, might be able to infect others for an even longer time.
Flu is unpredictable and how severe it is can vary widely from one season to the next depending on many things, including what flu viruses are spreading, how much flu vaccine is available, when vaccine is available, how many people get vaccinated, and how well the flu vaccine is matched to flu viruses that are causing illness. Certain peo-ple are at greater risk for serious complications if they get the flu. This includes older people, young children, pregnant women and people with certain health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease. Complica-tions of flu can include bacterial pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chron-ic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, asthma, or diabetes.
The single best way to prevent the flu is for everyone 6 months of age and older to get a flu vaccine each season. Different flu vaccines are approved for use in different groups of people. Factors that can determine a person's suitability for vaccination, or vaccination with a particular vaccine, include a person's age, health (current and past) and any relevant allergies, including an egg allergy. Yearly flu vaccination should begin soon after flu vac-cine is available, and ideally by October. However, getting vaccinated even later can be protective, as long as flu viruses are circulating. While seasonal influenza outbreaks can happen as early as October, most of the time in-fluenza activity peaks in January or later. Since it takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to devel-op in the body that protect against influenza virus infection, it is best that people get vaccinated so they are pro-tected before influenza begins spreading in their community. So, now is the time to get vaccinated if you have not yet done so.
For more information, please visit www.cdc.gov/flu.
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For December 2014, two programs are selected for recognition: the Angel Tree and the Mitten Tree. Angel Tree is a program in which Grace Church parishioners help persons who are incarcerated across the country by sending Christmas presents to their children. Through Angel Tree, families can maintain close relationships and experience the love of God, even while living with the hardship of prison life. Essentially, the names and desired presents of 70 children, from infants to 18 year olds, are selected by Grace parishioners, who purchase the gift, wrap it, and return it to the church. The returned gifts are then distributed to families throughout the Hampton Roads area. Our Angel Tree coordinators are Jim and Chris Giesken, who are supported by many Grace volunteers in this work. Please thank them and all Angel Tree volunteers for contributing to this worthwhile endeavor.
The Mitten Tree is an ECW-sponsored program to provide the children of Appalachia with gloves, mittens, hats, and scarves. These items are donated by Grace parishioners and placed in a large box in the Parish Hall. The box is then wrapped and mailed to the western part of the state by Sue Kidd and Sue Gorski. Roselyn Washburn is the ECW coordinator for this project. Please take time to thank all ECW volunteers for sponsoring this program to help keep our Virginia neighbors warm this winter.
It is time again to ask our Grace Church family to help children of all ages in the Appalachian Mountains to be a little warmer this Christmas. A collection box will be in the Parish Hall for do-nations of new mittens, gloves, and scarves and caps and other warm items. Please bring your donations in by December 16th. Thank you for helping and know in your hearts you are help-ing people in need.
Jackson Feild Home
a residential therapy and training home for boys and girls
in the Diocese of Southern Virginia
Please remember the girls and boys of Jackson Feild Home by bringing gifts of toiletries to fill the box in the Parish Hall. Please have all the items in by December 15th.
News from Stewardship
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Stewardship Sunday, held on November 16th, was a success in that we collected 134 pledge cards. Thanks are extended to all those who submitted pledge cards on or before Stewardship Sunday and for participating in the In-gathering Ceremony. As Carleton has said many times, an ambiance of love and gratitude fills the church when the people of Grace begin to express their thanksgivings for what they have received!
That’s the good news. Now for the not-so-good news. Our pledge total stands at $407,004, which is 29.8% below our goal of $580,000. If you have not already done so, we strongly urge you to submit a pledge card. Note that extra cards are available in an envelope attached to the bulletin board in the Parish Hall. Please fill out the card and place it in the offering plate during a Sunday service or mail it to the church office c/o Bob Frady. Without enumerating the dire consequences that may occur if we do not receive additional pledges, there is one really good reason to submit a pledge card. If you do so, you will NOT receive a nagging phone call from your Stewardship Commissioners!
Please send any questions or concerns regarding the 2015 Pledge Campaign to your Stewardship Com-missioners: Karen Jackson ([email protected]), Art Boyce ([email protected]), and Jim Noel ([email protected]).
GRACE FAMILY GROUP ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
WHEN: December 7, 2014
WHERE: Parish Hall
TIME: 4:30 p.m.
There will be food, decorating of the Christmas tree, craft activities, caroling in the vil-lage (please dress for the weather) and hot chocolate.
All are invited!!
Big Bible Quiz—Coming Soon
Our fourth annual Big Bible Quiz is scheduled for Jan. 25, 2015; questions will be based on the Book of Exodus. This notice is going out early because Exodus is a big book and the team captains have been selected. We’re asking lots of people to participate because teams will be randomly chosen and the more team members, the more fun! So, sign up, dive into Exodus and get to know Moses, Mir-iam, Aaron and those stiff-necked Israelites! And, by the way, how many plagues were there? For more info call Jim Giesken (766-8147) or Janet Stephens (898-5079).
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INSPIRATION CORNER Submitted by Roselyn Washburn
Only the Love of God Endures
Everything in life is passing
And whatever we possess
Cannot endure forever
But ends in nothingness,
For there are no safety boxes
Nor vaults that can contain
The possessions we collected
And desire to retain
So all that man acquires,
Be it power, fame or jewels,
Is but limited and earthly,
Only “treasure made for fools.”
For only in God’s kingdom
Can man find enduring treasure,
Priceless gifts of love and beauty
More than mortal man can measure
And the “riches” he accumulates,
He can keep and part with never,
For only in God’s kingdom
Do our treasures last forever.
So use the word “forever”
With sanctity and love
For nothing is forever
But the love of God above.
--by Helen Steiner Rice
Advent Service
of Remembrance
Christmas can be a painful time for some. It may be the first Christmas without a loved one. The constant refrain on the radio and tele-vision, in shopping malls and churches, about the happiness of the season, about getting to-gether with family and friends, reminds many people of what they have lost or have never had. The anguish of broken relationships, the insecurity of unemployment, the weariness of ill health or caregiving, the pain of isolation - all these can make us feel very alone in the midst of the celebrating and spending. We need the space and time to acknowledge our sadness and concern; we need to know that we are not alone. For these reasons, the Transitions Group of Grace Church is offering a special “Service of Hope and Remembrance” service on Sunday, December 7th at 3:00 p.m. in the church.
Please come, bring a picture of your loved one(s) and join with us in sharing and hearing pray-ers, scripture, and music that acknowledge that God’s presence is for those who mourn, for those who struggle - and that God’s Word comes to shine light into our darkness.
From The Outreach Commission
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News and Appreciation
“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
John 13:35 NRSV
PORT: People Offering Resources Together
The Outreach Commission would like to extend a warm welcome to our New PORT Coordinator, Stu-art Pendleton! Thank You Stuart!
And, again, a HUGE Special Thanks to Marilyn Staton, and her husband, Jack, for their many years of service as our PORT Coordinators and for ensuring a smooth transition for this deeply needed min-istry in our community. Thank you, Marilyn and Jack!
TO ALL PORT VOLUNTEERS--THANK YOU! This team cooked, served, checked guests in and out, cleaned, and, above all, loved others well in the name of Christ. Thank you to all who prayed for and served those in need in our local community. You made a difference in the lives of others, and you are appreciated!
TO ALL 2014 OUTREACH VOLUNTEERS--THANK YOU!
Each of you offers ministry in the world. You give of your prayers, time, talents and treasure in ways seen and unseen. Grace Church has a reputation for offering the love and grace of Christ to others. Thank you for living out your faith in love!
A few examples of this love lived out in the world include: the Angel Tree Ministry, the Backpack Min-istry, Belize Mission Trip, Christmas Is Everyday, Episcopal Church Women Pie Sale, Mitten Tree Ministry, Parish Book and Gift Shop, Red Cross Blood Drive, Saint Francis Project, St. Paul’s Break-fast Ministry, STOP HUNGER NOW, and the York County Food Closet Ministry.
With Deep Gratitude and Thanksgivings,
Donna Hines, Lynn Grimsley and Brenda Moore
Women and Wine
The next Women and Wine will be Saturday, December 6, at 7:00 p.m. at Belinda Willis' house -- 120 Chischiak Watch, Yorktown. This is also the night of the lighted boat parade (that you can watch from the house) and parking might be an issue. A small amount of parking will be available in Belinda's driveway and the Chischiak Watch overflow parking. You might consider parking at Grace, York Hall, or any of the public parking areas and walking over. Belinda can provide additional details if needed. Please bring a bottle of wine OR an snack to share. Belinda will fill in the gaps. You can reach Belin-da at (757) 870-6161 or [email protected].
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Vestry Meeting Summary for November 2014
The regular meeting of the Grace Church Vestry was called to order on Monday, November 10. All members were in attendance except for Lynn Grimsley and Jerry Twigg. Carleton discussed our new membership in the Consortium for Endowed Episcopal Parishes and their annual conference on February 25-28, 2015 at Amelia Island, FL. Most likely Connie and Bob will attend this session. Carleton thanked Marilyn Staton for her service in overseeing PORT for the last few years. Stuart Pendleton has signed on to chair this ministry, with Marilyn offering support during the upcoming winter season. Commission Reports: Worship: Gerry Smelt reported there are concerns with younger acolytes moving up to crucifer in the handling of the large Jesus cross during worship services. A design for a smaller cross is being developed by Carleton. Evangelism & Communication: David Douglas thanked everyone for their support for the newcomer’s social held on October 26 at the Hornsby House. Stewardship: The in-gathering of pledges will be this Sunday, November 16.
DECEMBER AT THE PARISH BOOK AND GIFT SHOP
GIFTS OF BOOKS:
A Life God Rewards by Bruce Wilkerson—Why everything you do today matters forever 25 Books Every Christian Should Read—A guide to essential spiritual classics The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson—A New York Times Bestseller—Playing circles around your biggest dreams and greatest fears
GIFTS OF ADVENT:
Many types of Advent calendars—even ones with chocolate rewards behind the windows Two types of Advent devotionals for daily readings
GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS:
For the tree—angels, Santas, crosses, owls, gingerbread boys and girls, Grace Church ornaments, and many more For the cook—wrapped Grace Church Cookbook with free cookie cutter, glass serving platter, glass decorated bowls, cake/cookie stand, cute spatulas, tea towels, and many more For the child—school year picture frame(12 slots for school photos) shaped like a yellow school bus, Bella& Harry books (Parent Award winners), stuffed bears, wooden Nativity puzzle, stuffed Santas, and many more For decoration—all types of nutcrackers, Santas, angels that stand on the table, and many more
THANKS TO ALL OUR PATRONS AND TO ALL OUR LOYAL VOLUNTEERS FOR 2014
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YORK COUNTY FOOD CLOSET: In the past year, the York County Food Closet helped almost 900 families with over 3,000 visits. At each visit our neighbors in need received three large bags of nonperishable food and paper items and a gift card for a local grocery store to buy perishable items. Thank You, Grace Family, for your continued weekly donations that are placed in the "Red Ball Express" wagon in the Parish Hall. The "Red Ball Express" wagon is named in memory of the "Red Ball Express" trucks of the US Army Transportation Corps that delivered critically needed supplies to soldiers in action on the front lines in Europe--notably during the extremely cold and snowy Battle of the Bulge 70 years ago this month! My dad, SSGT Alfred C. Crane, Sr .,US Army Artillery, was one of the many recipients of those deliveries. Al Crane 867-8643
SAINT FRANCIS PROJECT: Top 5 Holiday dangers to Pets: 1) Holiday tinsel and (broken) ornaments--pets can chew/consume these attractive items; 2) Holiday lighting and candles--check for any fraying to see if pets are chewing on wires and keep candles out of reach; 3) Gift wrap ribbon--don't try to be cute and tie ribbons on them and dispose/store used ribbons and bows so they won't play with them--buy them approved pet toys to keep them amused; 4) Food hazards--chocolates, table scraps, food bones (buy them veterinarian-approved products), nuts and candies that may be accessible; 5 ) Toxic holiday plants--poinsettias, mistletoe, and pine needles when ingested can cause illness. (Source Veterinary Pet Insurance www.petinsurance.com) Your gifts of pet food, new leashes, bowls, and pet toys are welcomed in the Saint Francis Box in the Parish Hall for the Peninsula Pet Pantry. Our thanks and greetings for the New Year--"Woof" " Meow"! Al Crane 867-8643
VETERAN'S DAY CEREMONY: Our annual Veter-ans Day Ceremony was well attended by Grace Church parishioners, friends, and visitors. Thanks to Courtney Kelley for editing and printing the programs; Tom Nelson, Jr. for his continuing gene-alogical research and keeping of the database of the 76 known veterans buried in our graveyard; Don and Garrett Washburn and Gerry and Thom-as Lopez for greeting attendees, handing out the programs, and handing out new and collecting used flags during the replacement of the flags "With Honors" on the veterans’ graves; Kevin James for maintaining the cemetery grounds and gravesites in a professional and respectful manner and to those who participated by reading prayers during the ceremony. Limited copies of the pro-gram are available for those families or relatives of veterans buried in the cemetery who couldn't at-tend. Contact Al Crane if you desire a copy. Al Crane 867-8643
Episcopal Church Women (ECW) and Naomi Dozier
Grace ECW held their Fall Business Meeting and Luncheon. Our keynote speaker, Fa-ther Carleton Bakkum, gave an outstanding talk about his time during his sabbatical and 23 women attended and 28 attended the luncheon. Thank you to all and thank you to Linda Crane, Martha Clift, Noel Estridge, Joan Householder, Diane Nelson, Susan Nix-on, Pat Pleasant, Betty Scates, and Marilyn Staton.
The ECW also held their UTO Breakfast and 38 people attended. WE had an offering of $677.45 given in thankfulness for everyday blessings of life so that we can provide bless-ing for other in need. Thank you to our chef, Jim Giesken, and to Sally and Gerry Lopez, Jerry and Virginia Twigg, Laura Etheridge, Susan Williams, Sue Gorski, and Kevin James.
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BIRTHDAYS Dec 2 Ed Everett
Dec 4 Charles Rhodes
Dec 6 Laurie Tyler
Maggie Bevelacqua
Dec 8 Margaret Cook
Dec 12 Allison Giampa
Betty Lauterbach
Dec 14 Skyler Edwards
Brian Rhodes
Dec 18 Mike Sullivan
Edward Tyler
Dec 21 Andrew O’Brien
Dec 22 Michael Culbert
Mary Fenno
Shirley Ludi
Brad Brown
Dec 23 McKay Borden
Dec 25 Kitty Viccellio
Dec 28 Kyle Stoecker
Dec 29 David Zellers
ANNIVERSARIES Dec 16 Stan & Sue Gorski
Dec 17 Jim & Carol Adams
Dec 19 Mr. & Mrs. Ian Frady
Dec 23 Mary Lynn and Mike Janis
Harland & Avis Ketchum
Dec 27 Gary & Melinda Reed
Dec 28 Hank & Leslie Viccellio
Birthdays and Anniversaries
TRANSFER OUT:
Annette Hemmingsen
to
All Saints of the Desert
in
Sun City, Arizona
DECEMBER 19
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Please pray today especially for: Birdie Burcher, Joan Householder, Ivar Browne, Zachary Belanger, Anne Cullen, Rosemary Stacpoole, Dorothy DeMars, Honey Burnworth, Jackie Mitchell, Bruce Jackson, Carol Jackson, Chloe Thompson, Douglas Darden, Nannie Milliner, Jan Kistler, Else Tolley, Rick and Carol Korynta, Lasell, Leland Barnett, Michael Dunaway, Martha Sim, Mary Jane Massey, Louis Wagner, and Montee Allen.
Please continue to remember in your prayers: Mason Staley, Theresa Robertson, Gary Nesser, Larry Hanson, Bill Swain, Clarence Prillaman, Brian Hennessy, Betty Lauterbach, Marielena Singleton, Joe Walsh, Sean Fitzpatrick, Carole Bridges, Hester G., Eric Aucoin, Jennifer Dittmann, Dan and Cathy, Jane Laswell, Foster Ryan, Eino Hirv, Shirley Ludi, Sarah Weitchel, Betty Terrell, Mason Fiscella, Mildred Lawson, Roland McCoy, June Curtis, Gary King, Reinhold Beuer-Tajovsky, Donald Markwith, Larry Kline, Amy Fuchs, Brian Smythe, Nancy Fuchs, Rose Warner-Ballard, Jennifer Carsten, Marie Loomis, Ferne Gapcynski, and Martha Dowling.
We pray for others in the military and/or family and friends of parishioners serving overseas: especially Lt. Col. John Hennings, Holly and Michael West, Sgt Andrew Tahmooressi, IT2 Eric Brownlee, T. Mace Langston, Capt. Todd W. Blanchette, Petty Officer Second Class Joshua Kline, Joseph Swartout, SSgt. Michael Douglas Brown, Lt. James Gouger, Carlette Carter, Jacob Edwards, Michael Loveland, and Laura and John Roy.
Please pray for those who have
died and those who mourn
their passing:
Marsha Smith niece of Jerry and Liz Landgraf
Walter Milliner husband of Nannie Milliner
Edie Head friend of many at Grace
Dear Grace Church Family,
The outpouring of love for our family during these past few weeks of Walter’s illness, death and funeral is something that I shall never forget. The service was so lovely and healing for me personally as I sat surrounded by family and friends. The room felt as though full of God’s life-giving spirit and awesome love. The flowers, music, homily and reception all seemed perfect. For the many get-well cards sent to me and for all the cards of sympathy at Walter’s death and to all who participated in making Walter’s funeral a thing of beauty and healing for us, I am so grateful and proud of my church family.
I thank you and love you dearly, Nannie Milliner
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November 30 -- First Sunday in Advent
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I -- CH
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II -- CH
10:20 a.m. Grace for Everyone Advent Wreath -- PH
11:20 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I -- CH
December 7 -- Second Sunday in Advent
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I -- CH
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II -- CH
11:20 a.m. Holy Eucharist and Baptism Rite I -- CH
3:00 p.m. Service of Remembrance -- CH
4:00 p.m. Family Christmas Party -- PH
7:00 p.m. Celtic Eucharist -- PH
December 13 -- Saturday
4:00 p.m. Silent Auction -- PH
December 14 -- Third Sunday in Advent
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I -- CH
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist and Baptism Rite II -- CH
11:20 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I -- CH
7:00 p.m. Celtic Eucharist -- PH
December 20 -- Saturday
10:30 p.m. Pageant Practice -- PH
December 21 -- Fourth Sunday in Advent
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I -- CH
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II -- CH
10:20 a.m. Pageant Rehearsal -- PH
11:20 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I -- CH
4:30 p.m. Christmas Pageant/Revels -- PH/CY
December 24 -- Christmas Eve
4:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II -- CH
7:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II -- CH
10:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I -- CH
December 25 -- Christmas Day
11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II -- CH
December 28 -- First Sunday After Christmas
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I -- CH
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II -- CH
11:20 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I -- CH
December 31 -- New Year’s Eve
5:30 p.m. Youth Lock-In -- PH
January 1 -- New Year’s Day
Healing Service Cancelled
January 4 -- The Vigil of Epiphany
5:00 p.m. Burning of the Greens/Annual Meeting
January 6 -- Epiphany
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist -- CH
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NEW YEAR’S EVE LOCK-IN Come Ring in the New Year with Lots of Fun!!!
Date: December 31, 2014, to January 1, 2015
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Place: Grace Church Parish Hall
Who: Any child/youth that would enjoy a sleepover
What to bring: Sleeping bag, pillow, PJ’s, toiletries, sharable games and a willingness to have a good time
Parents will need to sign a permission slip and both parents and child/youth will need to sign event covenant
Please contact Cornelia Taylor if you have any questions and for permission slip and event cove-nant at [email protected] or 757-898-3261
Here’s what we need from you
to make this a fabulously successful event:
Your attendance: Join us! It will be fun and you will find some great Christmas buys! Donations: Stuff -- New or very gently used please. Items from local businesses. Gift certificates
from businesses, baked goods. Money -- for decorations, entertainment, auction items, etc. (Checks may be made out to Grace Episcopal Church with “Auction” noted on the memo line.)
Step up to the challenge, Groups of Grace Church! Every group, organized or not, is chal-
lenged with creating the BEST basket for the Silent Auction raffle. Prize to be determined. Your time: Can you help the day of? The night before? Can you purchase or get donated items or
gift certificates from a local business? Can you bake? Sign up: Call Belinda Willis (before she calls you) to pledge your time or donation. (757) 870-6161;
Email: [email protected]
DONATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 7TH
December 13, 2014 4 - 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Sunday
7:45 AM - Holy Eucharist Rite I
*9:00 AM - Holy Eucharist Rite II
11:20 AM - Holy Eucharist Rite I
Wednesday
10:00 AM - Holy Eucharist
& Healing Service
Diane Garrison, Nursery Supervisor Joanna Taylor-Wilson, Nursery Asst.
*Nursery Provided
Grace Episcopal Church 111 Church Street
P.O. Box 123 Yorktown, VA 23690
Yorktown, VA 23690 office: (757) 898-3261
[email protected] or (757) 989-5241
W e ’ r e o n t h e w e b : g r a c e c h u r c h y o r k t o w n . o r g
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
US POSTAGE PAID AT
YORKTOWN, VA 23690
PERMIT NUMBER 1672
THE VESTRY
David Stephens, Senior Warden
Jerry Twigg, Junior Warden & Properties/Administration
Art Boyce, Stewardship
Karen Jackson, Stewardship
Donna Hines, Outreach/Environ.
Lynn Grimsley, Outreach/Environ.
Gerry Lopez, Parish Life
Nancy Pendleton, Parish Life
Elizabeth O’Brien, Christian Form.
Hugh Brownlee, Evangelism/Comm.
David Douglas, Evangelism/Comm.
Gerry Smelt, Worship
ADDRESS
SERVICE
REQUESTED
A monthly publication of Grace Episcopal Church
Editor: Courtney Kelley
DAY SCHOOL
Susan Carter, Director Jean Grinnell, Assistant Director
THE STAFF
The Rt. Rev. Herman Hollerith,
Bishop Diocese of Southern Virginia
The Rev. Carleton B. Bakkum, Rector
The Rev. Constance M. Jones,
Associate Rector
Carol Romeo, Parish Administrator
Cornelia Taylor, Director of Children’s & Youth Ministries
Suzanne Daniel, Organist/Choir Dir.
Courtney Kelley, Secretary
Kevin James, Sexton
Bob Frady, Financial Director
Nancy Sullivan, CFNP, Parish Nurse
Brenda Moore, Archivist
Resident Spiritual Director
Mrs. Elsa Bakkum, M.Div.
NEXT CELTIC EUCHARIST
DECEMBER 14
THEME: AIR
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