P.O. Box 51410, Colorado Springs, CO 80949
www.graceepiscopalcolosprings.org
grace.episcopal.church@gmail.com
719/328-1125
Pilgrim in Durham Cathedral
In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, today we remember St. Elizabeth's Church in Brighton, St. John the Baptist Church in Breckenridge, St. Luke's Church in Ft. Collins and St. Paul's Church in Lamar.
You can find the schedule for liturgical music on the Music at Grace section of the website.
Weekly Calendar
| Sunday, September 30 | St. Michael's 50th Anniversary | 10:00 am |
| Choral Eucharist at FCC | 12:45 pm | |
| Children's Sunday School | 1:30 pm | |
| Youth Group | 2:00 pm | |
| Tuesday, October 2 | Holy Communion in the Fellowship Hall | 10:00 am |
| Fr. Michael's Bible Study at FCC | 10:40 am | |
| Brown Bag Lunch at FCC | 12:00 pm | |
| Wednesday, October 3 | Grace and St. Nicholas Choir rehearsal | 4:30 pm |
| St. Cecilia Choir rehearsal | 5:30 pm | |
| St. Stephen's and Taylor Choirs rehearsal | 7:00 pm | |
| Thursday, October 4 | Mothers of Preschoolers | 9:00 am |
| Healing Service at 1627 N. Nevada Avenue | 12:00 pm | |
| Blessing of the Animals | 5:00 pm | |
| Feast of St. Francis of Assisi | ||
| Friday, October 5 | Diocesan Convention Festival Eucharist | 7:00 pm |
| St. John's Cathedral, Denver | ||
| Saturday, October 6 | Diocesan Convention Business Session | 8:30 am |
| Sunday, October 7 | Choral Eucharist at FCC | 12:45 pm |
| Dr. Gaylord Hatler, preaching | ||
| Children's Sunday School | 1:30 pm | |
| Youth Group | 2:00 pm | |
| Chamber Orchestra of the Springs in Concert | 3:00 pm |
All local Episcopalians are urged to attend this event with such a remarkable collection of performances available in one service.
Women Celebrating Women
The Searchers' Group at First Christian is sponsoring this weekend exhibit and sale of exquisite hand-crafted home decor, personal accessories -- baskets, ceramics, jewelry, textiles and more. The funds raised by this event will assist women in developing countries throughout the world to share their gifts and gain independence. Come to the Chapel on Friday, October 5th, and Saturday, October 6th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and on Sunday, October 7th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Notice -- Change of Meeting Places -- October 2nd and 4th
Because of the Women Celebrating Women event this week, the service of Holy Communion on Tuesday, October 2nd, Fr. Michael's Bible Study and Brown Bag will meet in the Fellowship Hall instead of the Chapel. On Thursday, October 4th the Healing Service will be held at noon at 1627 North Nevada, thanks to the hospitality of Jill and Harold Wasinger. All are invited to these mid-week activities.
Gloria, Sanctus, Agnus Dei . . . and, yes, Kyrie
Following a desire to create a setting appropriate for our Episcopal church, the staff and clergy have decided to include all components of the mass as determined by the Book of Common Prayer. A full mass is also more traditional and consistent with the earliest church settings. This means that we will be adding a Kyrie just before the Gloria near the beginning of the service.
The Merbecke setting will be used from Advent through Lent.
The Mathias Gloria will be added From Christmas until Lent.
The Willan setting will be used for the rest of the year (including now).
Grace Episcopal Directory
A preliminary directory for our parish has been printed, and will be available before and after services in the Fellowship Hall. While the proofreaders were very careful, we fully expect that there will be some entry errors. Please let us know what needs to be corrected by emailing the church at grace.episcopal.church@gmail.com or calling 328-1125 to leave a message. A $2 donation will be requested for a copy of the directory.
New Women's Group Forming
Since the departure of our beloved Linda Seracuse, we have had no Women of Grace activities, and now is time to begin again. Previously, we met for potluck and fellowship, then had a program of interest presented either by a guest or one of our very own parishioners with stories to tell! This group may decide after a time to join the Episcopal Church Women. At the moment, our only participation is the Episcopal Thrift House, which operates under the auspices of the ECW. Please contact Sherry Brown at 488-9783 to join up.
Diocesan Regional Meeting
On Saturday, September 22nd, a large delegation from Grace Church was warmly welcomed at the Sangre de Cristo regional meeting held at Christ Church in Canyon City. Our participation in the quarterly diocesan regional meetings has been limited in recent years, as has our support for funding our regional activities.
The representatives from many churches in the region heard a report from the Standing Committee which covered both the status of the action concerning Don Armstrong and the property dispute with the secessionist Grace Church. We were informed of the leases signed for the former Holy Spirit and St. Frances properties, which will help fund the land acquisition for the Church of the Good Shepard in Briargate. We selected Scott Campbell of St. Matthias to be our nominee for a clergy position on the Standing Committee. We were given presentations of the diocesan budget to be approved at the convention this week by Canon Neil Riley, the diocesan mission strategy and the collaboration strategy for the Colorado Springs area.
Our delegation was led by Fr. Michael, and included Ed Brown, Sherry Brown, Bruce MacHaffie, Helen Hazelton, Chuck Theobald and David Watts.
National Cathedral Centennial
Our National Cathedral is 100 years old. The event will be commemorated by a reenactment of the laying of the cornerstone on September 29th. Birthday cake will be served all day. For more information about the Cathedral, visit the website at www.cathedral.org. For great views of the gargoyles, visit the Colorado Chapter website.
Mothers of Preschoolers
A joint group of mothers from First Christian and Grace Episcopal churches are meeting to provide a space in busy lives for encouragement, friendship and Christian fellowship. The goal of MOPS (Mother's of Preschoolers) is to provide a haven for soothing frazzled moms; an opportunity to build lifelong friendships; an accepting atmosphere with encouraging discussions; and a time when women can receive practical advice on family life from a Biblical perspective.
Using the book Dwelling -- Living Fully from the Space You call Home, Deacon Sally Ziegler from Grace will lead the discussions during the first semester. Robyn Lee will serve as the leader from FCC and Tami Eckholm from Grace. Invitations have been issued to the mothers from St. Michael's and the Chapel of Our Saviour. Child care will be provided for babies and pre-school children.
The next meeting is October 4th. For information please call Tami Ekholm at 522-1976 or Mary Lou Porter at 599-5548.
Flu Shot Clinic
The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) will be giving the flu shots on Tuesday, October 16th in the Fellowship Hall of First Christian. This clinic will be from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Please bring your friends and neighbors. The cost of the shot is $25. VNA accepts Medicare Part B, Rocky Mountain HMO and Secure Horizons. Bring your card with you.
VNA uses the proceeds from these clinics to provide home health care for low income and indigent families and individuals.
Upcoming Concerts at First Christian
On Sunday, October 7th, First Christian Church presents the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs, directed by Thomas Wilson, performing - Scarlatti Portfolio by Benjamin Lees, Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 2 with Susan Grace, Bizet Symphony in C Major. Tickets are $8 for the concert, which begins at 3:00 pm.
Sunday, October 14th, brings the opportunity to hear the Amuse, Early Instrument Ensemble directly after our service at 3:00 pm. They will perform a selection of sonatas and canzonas from the 17th and 18th century, played on recorders, cornetto, cello, harpsichord and organ. Come and enjoy the unique sounds of these ancient instruments. A free will offering will be taken.
ESM Commitment
Ecumenical Social Ministries announced that it has partnered with ARC Thrift Stores to provide emergency clothing and household goods for clients. Volunteer counselors work with clients to determine need and issue vouchers for use at any of three ARC locations in Colorado Springs.
To directly assist low income and homeless individuals and families, ESM encourages you to consider making donations of clothes, shoes, cookware, and household items to any ARC location.
| 1st Sunday | 250 cans of soup |
| 2nd Sunday | 250 boxes of crackers |
| 3rd Sunday | 400 cans of pork and beans |
| 4th Sunday | 500 boxes of macaroni and cheese |
| 5th Sunday | toiletries, paper products and baby items |
October --As special as The Kite Runner was to its readers, the consensus is that A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khalid Hosseini is more so, bringing Hosseini's compassionate storytelling and his sense of personal and national tragedy to a tale of two women that is weighted equally with despair and grave hope.
November -- In this month readers will have a wide choice of books by Ruth Rendell, an English mystery writer who combines her sharp observer's eye with an analytic view of how some of our modern vices can feed our malaise. Some of her best are The Water's Lovely, The Lake of Darkness and End in Tears. The Pikes Peak Library has a good selection of these gripping books -- choose one and come to discuss with us.
Bibliophiles meet at noon on the third Friday of the month in the Chapel. The next meeting will be October 19th.
Tuesday Bible Study
A Throne Established Forever is the title of Father Michael's Tuesday Bible study. The course will continue throughout the fall semester with these objectives:
We invite any who can add their voices to this weekly time of prayer and worship. A bonus has developed since we are meeting at First Christian; often members continue their fellowship with lunch together. All are welcome.
Contact Information
All underlined contact names throughout the Online Tidings are linked to email addresses for your convenience. Just click in the online version to contact one of our vestry, staff or volunteers:
| General Inquires | Grace Episcopal | 328-1125 |
| Priest | Father Michael O'Donnell | 233-2386 |
| Deacon | Rev. Sally Ziegler | 648-9350 |
| Choirs (all ages) | Deke Polifka | 633-7956 |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Marti Lindberg | 636-1863 |
| Altar Guild | Anna Johnson | 471-2233 |
| Ushers | Bruce MacHaffie | 579-6793 |
| Chalice Bearers | Mary Lou Porter | 599-5548 |
| Lectors | Olivia Bennett | 473-8305 |
| Acolytes | James Duell | 471-8944 |
| Nursery | Helen Hazelton | 633-7464 |
| Sunday School | Ed Brown | 475-9490 |
| Youth Groups | Jim Hinkle | 440-4432 |
| Hospitality | Leigh MacHaffie | 579-6793 |
| Diana Anderson | 502-1999 | |
| Transportation | Kathy Coffey | 528-5754 |
| Service Sheet | Bill Hazelton | 210-4349 |
| Online Tidings | Chuck Theobald | 442-0602 |
| Contact/Mailing Lists | Dave Eschliman | 471-8334 |
| Parish Nurse | Jill Wasinger | 473-7366 |
| Women of Grace | Sherry Brown | 488-9783 |
| Webmaster | David Newton | 282-2360 |
| Vestry: | Edward Brown | 475-9490 |
| Clelia deMoraes | 633-6807 | |
| Amy Duell | 471-3026 | |
| Timothy Fuller | 473-2629 | |
| Chip Hill | 481-9642 | |
| Helen Hazelton | 633-7464 | |
| John Hough | 577-9426 | |
| Sue Stoner | 548-9254 | |
| David Watts | 389-0050 | |
| Clerk | Conni Eggers | 592-0388 |
You are invited to attend all regular monthly meetings of the Vestry. Meetings are held at La Posada del Sol Clubhouse at 2090 Mesa, on the corner of Mesa & Fillmore. Turn in the gate at La Posada del Sol -- the clubhouse is directly ahead clearly marked. The next meeting of the vestry is scheduled on Tuesday, October 23rd at 7:30 pm.
Minutes of the June 26th, July 3rd and July 31st vestry meetings are available now on our web page.
Current Filings Concerning Our Property
We will post court documents you may be interested in under Filings with the Court on the Grace Episcopal website.