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Grace Episcopal Church E-News
March 23 2023 - VOL 485



Fifth Sunday in Lent


Worship services in-person:
Saturday 5PM
Sunday 10AM


Our Sunday service is also livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.

Access the service leaflet here.

You do not need to have a Facebook or YouTube account to access the services, and they are recorded so that they can be watched anytime.
LINK TO THIS SUNDAY'S READING
Holy Week 2023 Schedule

April 1-2: Palm Sunday:
Saturday 5pm & Sunday 10am: Liturgy of the Palms & Holy Eucharist Rite II

April 6 Maundy Thursday: 7pm Holy Eucharist, Washing of the Feet & Hands, Stripping of the Altar

April 7 Good Friday: 12pm & 7pm Liturgy & Veneration of the Cross


April 8 Holy Saturday: 7pm The Great Vigil of Easter

April 9 Easter Day: 10am Festival Eucharist
POLICY FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN & YOUTH
POLICY FOR THE PROTECTION OF VULNERABLE ADULTS
The office is open:
Tuesday - Thursday
9am - 3:30pm
Please call 508-993-0547 or email office@gracechurchnb.org for an appointment.

To reach the clergy on call for a pastoral emergency, please call Charlene Ryder at 508-728-4374, or call the church office and follow the telephone prompts.  
WHAT'S NEW?

Emily Dawn Amos is a young organist whose passion for music has taken her across the nation and beyond. She started studying organ at the age of eight, and at nine years old was the youngest ever admitted into a Pipe Organ Encounter (POE). Since then, she has attended a total of twenty summer intensives, including the Curtis/Wanamaker Organ Institute, the Oberlin Organ Academy, the Eastman Summer Organ Academy, the Baylor Organ Summer Institute, and the Jacobs School of Music Organ Academy. A passionate advocate for other young artists in the field, she uses her experiences at the national level as the American Guild of Organists (AGO) Councillor for Young Organists.

Emily is currently organ scholar at Church of the Good Shepherd in Rosemont, PA. Previous positions include assistant organist at both St. Rita Catholic Church in Alexandria, Louisiana and at St. Francis Catholic Church in Traverse City, Michigan, as well as organ scholar at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania. She has participated in masterclasses with professors such as James David Christie, Daniel Roth, Ken Cowan, Isabelle Demers, and Johann Vexo. In her travels, Emily has had the opportunity to play organs such as Longwood Gardens, St. Bartholomew’s and St. Patrick’s in New York, King’s Chapel in Boston, Verizon Hall in Philadelphia, and is an assistant organist at the Wanamaker Grand Court at Macy’s. 

Emily participated in and won the 2015 and 2016 Young Artists Competition on NPR (Red River Radio). She also won third place, audience prize, and the hymn prize at the 2018 Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival and second place at the AGO Quimby Regional Competition (Grand Rapids Chapter). Emily studied with Mr. Scott Dettra as her primary organ teacher from 2015-2017, attended the Interlochen Arts Academy from 2017-2019, and is currently attending the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she studies with Alan Morrison. At Curtis, Emily holds the Stephanie Yen-Mun Liem Azar Fellowship.

Colby’s Eagle Scout Project: Building a Compost Bin for Grace Church

If you would like to donate, the project will be accepting contributions of:
 
Funds
The estimated cost of the project is $400. Any remaining funds will be given back to the church and will be put to use for the community.
 
Materials
If this interests you, talk to Colby. You can get in touch with Colby by calling or emailing the church office:
office@gracechurchnb.org
508-993-0547
Please note that the office is open Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9a-3:30p.
 
Time

Saturday, Apr 22, 2023 (Earth Day) will be the day of the project. The garden work will start at 7:00 am and last until 5:00 pm. If you want to contribute for any length of time it would be appreciated.
From your Racial Justice Community of Grace
 
We are excited to announce the next events in our journey:
 
On TUESDAY, APRIL 25 @ 6-9PM
A second screening of the film “Traces of the Trade” will be offered as “dinner at the movies” in your own home (via Zoom), followed by a discussion facilitated by Constance and Dain Perry, descendants of the DeWolfe Family and facilitators of the January 24th screening of Traces of the Trade at the New Bedford Whaling Museum.  
 
TUESDAYS, MAY 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 @ 6-8PM
In addition to the screening, you are invited to a book reading and discussion (via Zoom) of the text Waking Up White. Constance and Dain Perry will also facilitate the book reading and discussion. 

Stay tuned for more information on the programs, including instructions on how to register. 
 
We are grateful to Constance and Dain Perry for joining us in this journey.
 
If you are interested in the work of this community or have any questions, please contact us at justicecommunity@gracechurchnb.org.
Non-perishables for Martha's Pantry

We are in particular need of ramen, skillet dinners such as Tuna Helper, canned fruit, and canned pasta.

Items may be left in the baskets in the back of the church or you may also make arrangements to drop donations off to the church office when it is open.

Thank you.

The Walk for Hunger is a community movement to change the face of food insecurity in Massachusetts, and Project Bread's flagship community event and fundraiser. Since 1969, on the first Sunday in May, we — a community of thousands of neighbors from all walks of life—walk together to make a statement about the state of hunger in Massachusetts, and to take a step towards a permanent solution.

The 55th Walk for Hunger
Sunday May 7, 2023
Boston Common
9am - 11am

Project Bread is thrilled to be hosting an in-person Walk event on Boston Common this year -  for the first time since 2019! The in-person Walk on Sunday, May 7, 2023 will take the form of a fun-filled 3-mile walk around Boston Common. Check back for more details on what we’ll have in store on the Common this year! 


There is no registration fee to register, fundraise, or attend the event on Boston Common on May 7. It is up to you how you want to participate in and support the annual Walk. There is also no fundraising minimum.  

Register or donate to support the 55th Walk for Hunger!

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Translators Needed for Food Pantry

Martha's Pantry meets Wednesday and Friday mornings at Grace. Our hours are 9:30-10:30 am.

We are experiencing an increase in guests that speak only Spanish, Portuguese or Creole. This causes difficulties for the guests and for those who serve them.

We are looking for a parishioner who might be interested in helping with translation on Wednesday and/or Friday mornings.

Please contact the office at Grace
(office@gracechurchnb.org or 508-993-0547) if you are able to help.

Thank you!
STAY INFORMED & CONNECTED
Your Grace Search & Discernment Committee Team

Please see the wardens or members of the committee with any questions. Updates will be given on a regular basis.


Committee members

Bill Boyce, Roberta Igler - Co-Chairs
Nadine Gomes and Roberta Igler - Vestry Liasons
Betsy Pye - Secretary
Jim Montague
Jerre Croteau
Jack V. Austin
Courtney Grimes
Cindy Shea
Maureen Decker
Deidre Blais
Diana Bullard
Prayer Requests

Please send your prayer requests, birthdays, and anniversaries to Charlene Ryder at 508-728-4374 or cryder@umassd.edu to be included in the Saturday 5PM and Sunday 10AM services by the Friday before the service you would like your request mentioned.

Weekly Remembrances for the Deceased

Is there an anniversary, birthday or day you want your deceased loved ones prayed for during the Prayers of the People at all services that week? You can contact Charlene Ryder by text, phone or email at 508-728-4374 or cryder@umassd.edu
Vestry Minutes & Financial Reports
 
Copies of approved Vestry Minutes and Financial Reports reviewed by the Vestry are available to any parishioner who would like to have a copy.
Approval of vestry minutes occurs at the subsequent month's vestry meeting. 
Please contact the church office at office@gracechurchnb.org if you would like either the minutes or financial reports.


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Parking During the Week

Parking adjacent to the Samuel Rodman House and along the east side of that building facing Little People’s College is solely for the use of their tenants and clients. Please help us in maintaining the spaces for Rodman House tenants during the week.


Next Vestry Meeting

March 29th at 6:30PM
Parish COVID Guidelines (as of July 4, 2022)
PRAYER LIST
PLEASE - LET GRACE CHURCH KNOW! If you or a member of your family is hospitalized and would like a visit, please call the church office 508-993-0547 or Charlene Ryder 508-728-4374.
Also, when someone is ill and in need of our prayers, we encourage you to tell us so that we may put them on the prayer list. The name will be read on or about the weekend nearest when we are informed and placed on the published prayer list, if desired. In an effort to manage the prayer list and keep it up to date, a name will be left on the published sick list initially for one month. If you would like to extend the period of time, contact Charlene Ryder at 508-728-4374 or
cryder@umassd.edu to renew your prayer request.


For the grace of God’s healing for those who need our prayers:
Shirley Beck, Mary Bettencourt, Bob Chase, Sr, Janet Doe, Ken Garrett, Mary Lou Garrett,
Paul Gomes, Jack Haney, Linda Massa, Thomas Sargent (members of Grace); Mary Cutting (friend of the McNamaras); Sylvia H (friend of Elaine O'Neill); Marlene Hincks (cousin of Elaine O'Neill); The Reverend Dr. William Arthur Jeffrey, Jr. (father of Mark Jeffrey); Rachel (niece of parishioners); Samantha (friend of Caroline Blais); Stan (friend of Grace); Stephen Shaw (son of Harriet & Roland Shaw); Uncle John (friend of the McNamaras); Hathaway Manor staff and residents; Loved ones at New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home; St. Luke’s Hospital staff and patients; Workers at Chase Farm Veterinary Hospital; Families who have lost loved ones; The people of Afghanistan, especially women and girls; The people of Ukraine; For the people of the United States as we contend with the devastation caused by gun violence, racism, injustice, fear, and hatred in our country; The people of Syria, Turkey, and all affected by the February 6th earthquake

Rector Search Committee Discernment Prayer: O God, you know us better than we know ourselves. Guide the community of Grace Church in our search for a new rector. Empower each one of us to use our unique ministries, to share openly and honestly our thoughts, to respect the opinions of others, and to encourage humility, patience and joy. Instill in us a vision of the Church’s mission that guided by your Holy Spirit we will be united in love and joyfully accomplish this mission of discovering the one you have called to serve with us. All this we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 
Armed Forces: Tobin Blatchford (friend of the McNamaras); Andrew Brown (grandson of Priscilla Guillemette); Jacob Chouinard (step-grandson of Priscilla Guillemette); Ian Michael Donaher (grandson of Peter Converse); Emilie Duclos Fitzpatrick (niece of Carol & Steven Hegarty)Dana Gilmour (grandson of Peggy Fellouris)James Kinney (grandson of Pat Buckles)Kyle Mendonca (nephew of Pauline Roderiques); Brennan Morck (nephew of the Morck family); Cameron Sweet (member)
 
For those on the front lines caring for COVID-19 patients: Melissa Botelho, Natalie Cabral, Muriel Carle, Helen Chirigotis, Peter Converse, Scott Cook, Cheryl Correia, Erin DaSilva, David Figueiredo, Gabriella, Victoria Gamache, Nancy Hardy, Jennifer Howland, Danielle Hughes, Ellie Jenkins, Ana Makin, Ali & John Martin, Larissa McLaughlin, Joe, Megan, Mimi Monteiro, Joscie Moore, Darci Moran, Dan Morck, Joy Nichols, Jerry Normandin, Courtney Robshaw, Beth Sharp-McKay, Pete Sharp, Susannah Sharp, Bryan Swallow, Kayla Sylvia, Nathan Sylvia, Maria Tassoni, Jose Ventura, Maggie Wardlaw, Sarah Wordell, Alden Court employees, Brandon Woods employees, Hawthorn Medical employees, Hathaway Manor employees, The Oaks Nursing Home employees, Police Officers, firefighters and paramedics, Southcoast Health employees, For hospital personnel that are there by the bedside to help with end of life in place of families, and for All teachers and school staff in all greater New Bedford schools, correctional officers, funeral home staff, St. Anne's Hospital

Thanksgivings: 

Deceased: 


Remembrances for the Deceased: 

For children, infants, and family who have been separated at the US border and throughout the country
 
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

Parishes of the Charles River Deanery; Church of the Redeemer, Chestnut Hill (Newton); Boston College Campus Ministry, Chestnut Hill; St. Dunstan’s Church, Dover; Christ Church, Needham; Church Periodical Club

*New prayers this week are listed in blue
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