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A spiritual home where all are welcome; a healing place in a broken world.
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Healing Services Sunday and Wednesday
Grace's two monthly Celebrations of Wholeness and Healing are coming Sunday and next Wednesday. Hawley Todd, TSSF, who will preside over both of these services, says of Sunday's service:
Have you ever struggled with the Cross and "Good Friday" and been left cold by some of the doctrines of the church? If so, you might want to join us at Grace this Sunday for our Celebration of Wholeness and Healing.
I will be taking the lectionary readings for Sunday and looking at them in the context of healing and wholeness. I hope to give a few fresh perspectives.
Join us for either or both of these healing experiences. They may be different in flavor, but their intent is the same: restoring people to wholeness.
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$1750 Raised to Send Our Kids to Camp
Last week, Senior Warden Roger Perna sent out an appeal for funds to send as many children as possible to Procter Summer Camp during June and July. Eight eight young people from the Grace congregation were identified whom wanted assist: five school aged children and three young people who are graduating from high school this spring.
The money raised so far is just about enough for us to sponsor these eight young people.
There are also many local children that have been identified through Christ's Community in College Hill who would benefit from the Procter Summer Camp program, and, if adequate funds are raised, we will work with CCCH director, Ralph Williams, to see that as many of these children as possible will be given the opportunity to attend camp.
If you would like to participate in helping these children have a summer camp experience, send or bring a check payable to Grace Episcopal Church. Write "Procter Summer Camp" as a memo on your check. Or click here to donate online. Any amount is welcome. We have faith that many of you will respond, and that we will be able to give many children an opportunity to go to camp.
For more about summer camp at Procter, click here.
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Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music Releases Report on Blessing Same-gender Relationships
The Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music (SCLM) of the Episcopal Church has forwarded to the House of Bishops and the House of Deputies excerpts from its report, "I Will Bless You, and You Will Be a Blessing": Resources for Blessing Same-Gender Relationships.
The excerpts include a theological reflection on blessing same-gender relationships, a proposed liturgical rite, and the legislative resolutions that the SCLM will recommend to the next General Convention of the Episcopal Church in Indianapolis July 5-12.The report, nearly three years in the making, was prepared in response to a resolution of the 2009 General Convention.
The excerpts are being made available here:
http://houseofdeputies.org/blessingexcerpts
For more information contact SCLM at sclm@episcopalchurch.org Note that blessing of same-gender unions is a settled issue in the Diocese of Southern Ohio. Bishop Thomas Breidenthal has already authorized the the blessing of same-gender unions in this diocese.
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 Thanks ...
... to Ruth Bertram and Chuck Bowles for cleaning up the office. It is sparkly and much more organized. Take a look!
... to Junior Warden Wanda Miller for following through on her frustration with our dumpy driveway. She arranged to get a contractor to add gravel and grade it level so small children and dogs won't get lost in the depressions. It's nice and level now!
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.
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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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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, Elizabeth Kelly, Lee Hardy, Tara, Paul, Carl. Please remember these members and friends who are not often able to come to Grace in person: Mary Lou Bellows, Nancy Hall, Maureen Back, Carl Relyea, Mary Jane Showers, Jane Strohmeier, Naomi Koester, Elva Gscheidle, Mary Ratliff, Jo Carroll, Anne Henneberg. 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 "Prayer Reqest" 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
 New Schedule Now Online. The newly updated and extended schedule of services and volunteers is now online here. If you're an usher, reader, etc, please check it out, mark your calendar and arrange for a substitute if you're not able to serve on the day you're scheduled. Spring Forward This Weekend! Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday, March 11. Remember to move your clocks one hour forward before going to bed on Saturday night. Parolee Article Published by the Episcopal News Service. Last week, we were happy to report that the parolee community service article by Mary McLain published recently in eGraceNotes (see here) had been been published in Interchange, the publication of the Diocese of Southern Ohio. You can see it online here. It's on page 19. Now we can report that, through the good graces of our Diocesan communications pro, Richelle Thompson, the Episcopal News Service has picked up the story! You can see it here: Through Grace, parolees and parishioners build relationship. New Look for Grace's Facebook Page. Grace Church's Facebook page has a new look. Check it out at www.facebook.com/gracecollegehill, and leave your comments. Jenne Recital at Cathedral Basilica. Grace organist William Jenne has been invited to play in the "Bach's Birthday" Recital at the Cathedral Basilica on Madison Ave. in Covington, KY. Bill, Don Auberger and Gregory Schaffer will be playing music that has been inspired by Bach as well as Bach's compositions. The program will begin at 3 pm on Sunday, March 11. Seasonal Choir Members Sought. Bill Jenne is seeking choir members for our Lent, Palm Sunday and Easter Services. He would love to see all those, and more, who turned out for the Christmas Eve Mass. We will meet on Sunday mornings at 8:45 am starting March 11. Piano, Organ or Voice Lessons Now at Grace. Bill Jenne is also starting a Private Music Studio at Grace. Anyone interested in Piano, Organ or Voice lessons should contact him at 513-896-5451 (home) or 513-405-6639 (cell). In the past Bill has maintained a studio of 40 to 50 students, many of whom have gone on to become creditable as well as professional musicians . Grace members and friends receive a discount. Guitar Concert at Redeemer. The Church of the Redeemer, Hyde Park, invites all to a Music in the Chapel concert on Sunday, March 11 at 3 pm. Local guitarist Robert Brown will perform solo works from the English Renaissance and Latin American music from Mexico, Paraguay, and Venezuela. Chapel concerts are free and open to the public. If you would like more information, please contact the parish office at 513.321.6700. |
Update on Southern Ohio Tornado Losses and Response
More than 250 families lost their homes on March 2 in southwest Ohio counties of Clermont, Brown, Highland, Pike and Adams. Three people died in the 11 tornadoes that struck the area.
The Diocese of Southern Ohio is providing support in the following areas:
- Case Management: Case management volunteers are needed and should contact Mary Woodward at 740.509.1132 to volunteer.
- Donations Management: We are collecting all material goods needed to furnish homes; any type of furniture, appliances, bedding, towels, household items, cleaning supplies, diapers, school supplies, hygiene kits, gift cards for Home Depot/Lowes/WalMart. All donations need to be delivered to the LSS Vinton County Distribution Center, 31860 Claypool Hollow Road, McArthur, Ohio (740.596.5555) or the LSS Caldwell Distribution Center, 810 Main St., Caldwell, OH 43724 (740.732.6700). Collection points are being established - call Woodward for these.
- Cash: Donations will be an ongoing need as special needs are identified for families recovering. Forward donations to DSO/LSS, attn: Mary Woodward, 810 Main St., Caldwell, OH 43724
- Volunteer Management: Volunteers are needed for debris removal. To volunteer, call 513.735.8521 and get scheduled for any day of the week. This number will be the volunteer coordination line until March 24. After March 24, call Mary Woodward to schedule long-term rebuilding volunteer teams.
- Spiritual Care: Pastor Ron Mathews will be coordinating spiritual care during recovery. To volunteer for his team, call Pastor Ron at 513.752.5265.
To learn more about the disaster recovery efforts, visit:
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| Lent Madness--A Saintly March Madness
It's hard to explain Lent Madness, other than it's a chance to vote for your favorite saints as they are paired one-on-one, in a March Madness-style competition. So check it out at www.lentmadness.org. You just might get hooked. |
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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Worship Service Volunteers
Here is the worship volunteer schedule through Easter. The whole schedule is available on our website ( gracecollegehill.org). 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). 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
April 1: Palm Sunday, Eucharist II- Celebrant: Fr. David Howard
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Jammanuel Thrower
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Wanda Miller
- Lector: Ken Lyon
- Prayers of the People: Carol Lyon
- Offering Counter: John Thayer
- Usher: Albertha Howard
- Altar Guild: Chuck Bowles, Jackie McCray
- Flower Guild: Chuck Bowles
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- Sunday School: Virginia Chapel
April 5: Maundy Thursday, 7:30 pm, Eucharist II- Celebrant: Fr. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Ken Lyon
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Carol Lyon
- Lector: Carol Lyon
- Prayers of the People: John Thayer
- Offering Counter: Roger Perna
- Usher: David Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Chuck Bowles, Jackie McCray
- Flower Guild: Chuck Bowles
April 6: Community Good Friday Service, Noon to 3 pm- Preaching: Ken Lyon, 6 others
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Ushers: Wanda Miller, Mary McLain
- Altar Guild: Chuck Bowles, Jackie McCray
- Flower Guild: Chuck Bowles
- Offering Counter: John Thayer
April 8: Easter Sunday, Eucharist II- Celebrant: Fr. David Howard
- Preaching: Fr. Bob Hufford
- Keyboards: Bill Jenne
- Acolyte: Mathias Mukasa, Jammanuel Thrower
- Healing Minister (lead): J White
- Chalice: Carol Lyon
- Lector: Grace Staples
- Prayers of the People: Marie Mukasa
- Offering Counter: Roger Perna
- Ushers: David Mukasa, Phyllis Mukasa
- Altar Guild: Chuck Bowles, Maureen Back
- Flower Guild: Wanda Miller
- 9am Adult Bible Study: Ken Lyon
- Sunday School: Roger Perna
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