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A spiritual home where all are welcome; a healing place in a broken world.
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Worship in Lent
Sunday is the First Sunday of Lent. As we begin our Lenten observance in earnest, I think of the image of the Prodigal Son, far away from home, yet returning as fast as he can to the embrace of his father. Of course, it is an image of humankind alienated from the Father's presence through bad choices and sin and yet longing to return to all that is good and true.
Lent is the journey back. The Lenten pathway is one of choosing once again for the right---giving up things which keep us away from the Kingdom of God and taking on things which lead us closer to the Heavenly realms. Each of us makes our own choices during this season--they will be different--but the aim will be the same--the Renewal of our baptismal covenant on Easter Eve and the return to a loving Father who runs to meet us and to embrace us in His Loving Arms.
Lent has often been called "Spring" because it makes all things fresh and new. May your own personal Lenten Spring be filled with God's Grace and Love.
Faithfully yours, Fr. Bob+
Service Changes During LentWe'll be making several changes to our worship during Lent as we prepare for Easter. As we do every Lent, alleluias will be omitted, to return at Easter. Rather than singing during the communion, there will be silence to enhance individual meditation. We'll use "'Tis a gift to be simple," as we present the offering. Some of the service music will change and the Lord's Prayer will be spoken rather than sung. The liturgical color will change from green to purple.
A choir is forming for Lent and Easter. All interested should show up beginning Sunday, February 26, in the choir room at 9:15 am.
People will be sharing their experiences of God in their lives at News to Share time during each service.
Altar flowers will be replaced with greens.
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Members and Friends Enjoy Shrove Tuesday Pancakes with all the Trimmin's
 For more pictures, see here. Thanks to J White for the photos. |
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 Thanks to ...
... to Tammy Robertson, who takes sole responsibility for the first step in our process of developing the bulletin for every worship service. Her caring and dedication to this effort are much appreciated!
... to Judy Handy for arranging to have copies of the hymns for the Sunday service printed out for use by those who have trouble handling the hymnals. ... to Grace Church for our prayer circle from Jackie Millay. We're sure that we've left out many of the people who deserve our thanks. Let us know who we've missed by clicking eGraceNotes@GraceCollegeHill.org. |
Coming Attractions
The online Grace Church Calendar lists most everything we know about that's happening at Grace Church. If something's not listed, or if you see errors, please tell the office (office@gracecollegehill.org). Note especially: - Sharing Sunday - 1st Sunday of each month - collection of goods/money for the College Hill Food Pantry
- Bible Study - Sundays, 9 AM, Parlor.
- Snack 'n Chat - Every Sunday after service, Small Assembly Room.
- Healing Service - 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7 pm, Grace Church sanctuary.
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Calling all nurses!
The 2012 Summer Camping season is looking for someone to become the camp nurse for the summer. This is a paid position for the dates of June 9 through August 7. Please visit our website for exact session dates. If you, or someone you know are a registered RN or LPN and are interested in spending the summer with us at Procter, please contact: Rob Konkol, Director of Youth Ministry/ Summer Camp at youth@diosohio.org or 513.371.5131. |
Prayer Requests
 Please keep these people in your prayers for their special needs: Rev. Ernestein, Chris, The Erik Handy Family, The Darryl Handy Family,Tom, Madeena and Michael, Dee and Albertha, The Burlew Family, Missy, Paula's Family, Hadiya, Scott, Ruth, Doug, Susan, Marjorie, Rhonda Partin-Sharp, The Partin & Sharp Family, Angie and LaMont, The Fantetti Family, The Bennett Family, Rita, Nadine Renee, Rick, Bob, Jared, Teresa. Please remember these members and freinds who are not often able to come to Grace in person: Mary Lou Bellows, Nancy Hall, Maureen Back, Janet Henthorn, Carl Relyea, Mary Jane Showers, Elizabeth Kelly, Jane Strohmeier, Naomi Koester, Elva Gscheidle, Mary Ratliff, Jo Carroll. Please contact the Church Office (513-541-2415, office@gracecollegehill.org) with the names of the persons you wish to remain in our prayers. If you email, please place the person's name and the date the request is being made in the subject line. Please also indicate whether the name of the prayer recipient is to be listed in the bulletin. Pastoral Care
If you need pastoral care or know of someone who does, please call or email the office (513-541-2415, office@gracecollegehill.org). Keep us informed about about illness, hospital stays, requests for visits, communion, and prayers for special concerns. |
Selected Short Subjects
 The Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow will be using Grace Church as a location for testing for several mornings during late April and early May. Grace offers use of our facility to individuals and organizations as part of our outreach to the community and as a way to raise funds. The Church of the Redeemer, Hyde Park, will offer a free Will Writing workshop on Saturday, Feb. 25 to individuals and couples from around the diocese who would like assistance in putting together a will.
Each appointment will last 30 minutes and is open to individuals or married couples who are citizens of the United States, legal residents of Ohio, and have estates valued at less than $1 million. To ensure a spot, please register as soon as possible by phoning the Redeemer parish office at 513.321.6700. If you would like additional information, please contact the Rev. Bruce Freeman atbruce@redeemer-cincy.org. Trinity, Hamilton will offer a unique Taize worship experience of prayer and peaceful meditation on Sunday evening, February 26 at 6:30 p.m. Our choir and various instrumentalists will be presenting the beautiful music of "Taize." This reflective service works well as we prepare for Lent. Both singing and silence are a vital part of the service. Taize music is not in hymn form, but is based on chant. The words are brief and repetitive to create musical prayer that is accessible to all. "Taize Worship" originates from an ecumenical community of brothers located in the small village of Taize, eastern France. Life at Taize focuses on prayer, work and hospitality. Following the service, there will be a "wine & cheese" reception for all to enjoy. If you have not had the opportunity to attend in the past, you will not want to miss this event! Trinity is located at 115 N. Sixth Street in Hamilton. For additional information call 513.896.6755.
We've added several pictures of newcomers and regulars at our Wednesday night healing service to our members and friends online photo album. You can see the album here. If your picture isn't there or if you'd like a different picture, have Ken Lyon take your picture after church, or send a picture to webmaster@gracecollegehill.org.
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Exodus #9 - March 30-April 1, 2012
Exodus is a retreat program for youth in grades 9-12. This retreat is designed, created, and implemented by high school students from across our diocese. Each retreat is different in design and staff.
Exodus 9 will be held at the Procter Center March 30 - April 1, 2012. Erik Nelson, from St. Timothy's in Anderson Township is the Design Team Leader. The theme for Exodus 9 is "nothing will be able to separate us from the love of God" based on Romans 8:30-39.
Cost is $35, scholarships are available upon request. Click here to Register: Exodus 9 Registration
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Free Lenten Series: Walking with the Mystics, A Lenten Journey of Prayer and Reflection
7:00 to 8:30 p.m. March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2012 at Transfiguration Spirituality Center.
This Lent, Transfiguration Spirituality Center invites you to join our free 5-week series of reflections and prayers based on the wisdom of several beloved Christian mystics including Thomas Merton, Teresa of Avila, Hildegard of Bingen and Julian of Norwich.
Our program will meet weekly on Thursday evenings 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. from March 1 through March 29 in our St. Mary's building. Experienced Spiritual director and retreat leader Marilyn Kaiser, M.A., M.Ed. (Christian Spirituality, Guidance and Counseling) will lead the series which will focus on a different mystic's writings each week.
Our Mystics Lenten series will offer you a time and place apart, in a beautiful prayerful setting, to go deeper into Lent's faith journey with some of the most faithful, insightful Christian hearts and minds as your friendly guides. Attend one, several or all of these mystical evenings as your schedule permits.
Please RSVP by calling us at (513) 771-2171 or emailing us at CTRetreats@gmail.com if you would like to join us.
Peace and blessings to all for a most holy and inspired Lenten season! |
Worship Service Volunteers
Here is the worship volunteer schedule. If you're scheduled and can't make it, find a substitute and let Ken Lyon ( webmaster@gracecollegehill.org, 513-542-2941) know so the schedule can be updated.
Sunday Service Volunteers are needed in all volunteer positions. We will provide training as needed. We are a Common Ministry Parish - everyone is encouraged to serve. Contact Judy Handy (jhandy23@cinci.rr.com, 513-681-5829). February 19: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Susan Lehman
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mathias Mukasa
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Carol Lyon
- Lector: John Thayer
- Prayers of the People: Tammy Robertson
- Offering Counter: John Thayer
- Usher: David Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Lisa Perry, Tammy Robertson
- Flower Guild: Chuck Bowles
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- Sunday School: Virginia Chapel
February 22, Noon: Ash Wednesday Eucharist II- Celebrant: Fr. David Howard
- Acolyte: John Thayer
- Chalice: John Thayer
- Lector:Mary McLain
- Prayers of the People: Mary McLain
- Offering Counter: Roger Perna
- Usher: Mary McLain
- Altar Guild: Lisa Perry, Tammy Robertson
- Flower Guild: Chuck Bowles
February 22, 7 PM: Ash Wednesday Eucharist II- Celebrant: Fr. Bob Hufford
- Acolyte: Jamanuel Thrower
- Chalice: John Thayer
- Lector: Maria Mukasa
- Prayers of the People: Maria Mukasa
- Offering Counter: John Thayer
- Usher: Wanda Miller
- Altar Guild: Lisa Perry, Tammy Robertson
February 26: Eucharist II- Celebrant: Fr. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mathias Mukasa
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Wanda Miller
- Lector: Tammy Robertson
- Prayers of the People: Phyllis Mukasa
- Offering Counter: Roger Perna
- Usher: David Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Carol Lyon, Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- Sunday School: Roger Perna
March 4: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Anisa Willis
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Jamanuel Thrower
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Carol Lyon
- Lector:J udy Handy
- Prayers of the People: Chuck Bowles
- Offering Counter: John Thayer
- Usher: Mary McLain
- Altar Guild: Chuck Bowles, Jackie McCray
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- Sunday School: Maria Mukasa
March 11: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mathias Mukasa
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Lector: Ken Lyon
- Prayers of the People: Carol Lyon
- Offering Counter: Roger Perna
- Usher: Phyllis Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Chuck Bowles, Maureen Back
- Flower Guild: Chuck Bowles
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- Sunday School: Virginia Chapel
March 18: Eucharist II- Celebrant: Fr. David Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Jamanuel Thrower
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Wanda Miller
- Lector: Carol Lyon
- Prayers of the People: Maria Mukasa
- Offering Counter: John Thayer
- Usher: David Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Lisa Perry, Tammy Robertson
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- Sunday School: Roger Perna
March 25: Eucharist II- Celebrant: Fr. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mathias Mukasa
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Ken Lyon
- Lector: John Thayer
- Prayers of the People: Ken Lyon
- Offering Counter: Roger Perna
- Usher: Wanda Miller
- Altar Guild: Carol Lyon, Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- Sunday School: Maria Mukasa
February 26: Eucharist II- Celebrant: Fr. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mathias Mukasa
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Wanda Miller
- Lector: Tammy Robertson
- Prayers of the People: Phyllis Mukasa
- Offering Counter: Roger Perna
- Usher: David Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Roger Perna
- Sunday School: Roger Perna
March 4: Eucharist II- Celebrant: The Rev. Anisa Willis
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Jamanuel Thrower
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Carol Lyon
- Lector:J udy Handy
- Prayers of the People: Chuck Bowles
- Offering Counter: John Thayer
- Usher: Mary McLain
- Altar Guild: Chuck Bowles, Jackie McCray
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- Sunday School: Maria Mukasa
March 11: Celebration of Wholeness and Healing- Officiant: Hawley Todd, TSSF
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mathias Mukasa
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Lector: Ken Lyon
- Litany of Healing: Carol Lyon
- Offering Counter: Roger Perna
- Usher: Phyllis Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Chuck Bowles, Maureen Back
- Flower Guild: Chuck Bowles
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- Sunday School: Virginia Chapel
March 18: Eucharist II- Celebrant: Fr. David Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Jamanuel Thrower
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Wanda Miller
- Lector: Carol Lyon
- Prayers of the People: Maria Mukasa
- Offering Counter: John Thayer
- Usher: David Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Lisa Perry, Tammy Robertson
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- Sunday School: Roger Perna
March 25: Eucharist II- Celebrant: Fr. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mathias Mukasa
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Ken Lyon
- Lector: John Thayer
- Prayers of the People: Ken Lyon
- Offering Counter: Roger Perna
- Usher: Wanda Miller
- Altar Guild: Carol Lyon, Wanda Miller
- Flower Guild: Carol Lyon
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- Sunday School: Maria Mukasa
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