P.O. Box 51410, Colorado Springs, CO 80949
www.graceepiscopalcolosprings.org
grace.episcopal.church@gmail.com
719/328-1125
Book of Common Prayer Page 833
In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, today we remember Little Shepherd of the Hills Chapel in Salida, St. John the Baptist Church in Granby, St. Martha's Church in Westminster, St. Michael's Church in Telluride and St. Peter the Apostle Church in Pueblo.
You can find the schedule for liturgical music on the Music at Grace section of the website.
Monthly Calendar
| 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 | |
| Chamber Orchestra of the Springs in Concert | 3:00 pm | |
| Youth Group to LaserQuest | 4:00 pm | |
| Monday, October 8 | Communications Committee | 7:00 pm |
| Tuesday, October 9 | Holy Communion | 10:00 am |
| Fr. Michael's Bible Study | 10:40 am | |
| Brown Bag Lunch at FCC | 12:00 pm | |
| Worship Committee | 5:00 pm | |
| Wednesday, October 10 | 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 11 | Healing Service | 12:00 pm |
| Saturday, October 13 | Saturday Seasonal Supper | 7:30 pm |
| Sunday, October 14 | Choral Eucharist at FCC | 12:45 pm |
| Children's Sunday School | 1:30 pm | |
| Amuse Early Instrument Ensemble | 3:00 pm | |
| Youth Group at Chapel of Our Saviour | 4:00 pm | |
| Tuesday, October 16 | Flu Shot Clinic | 9:30 am |
| Holy Communion | 10:00 am | |
| Fr. Michael's Bible Study | 10:40 am | |
| Brown Bag Lunch at FCC | 12:00 pm | |
| Wednesday, October 17 | 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 18 | Mothers of Preschoolers | 9:00 am |
| Healing Service | 12:00 pm | |
| Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist | ||
| Friday, October 19 | Grace Bibliophiles | 10:00 am |
| Sunday, October 21 | Choral Eucharist at FCC | 12:45 pm |
| Children's Sunday School | 1:30 pm | |
| Youth Group | 2:00 pm | |
| Reception to Celebrate Fr. Leroy Soper | 2:00 pm | |
| Monday, October 22 | Communications Committee | 7:00 pm |
| Tuesday, October 23 | Holy Communion | 10:00 am |
| Fr. Michael's Bible Study | 10:40 am | |
| Brown Bag Lunch at FCC | 12:00 pm | |
| Vestry Meeting | 7:30 pm | |
| Feast of St. James of Jerusalem | ||
| Wednesday, October 24 | 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 25 | Healing Service | 12:00 pm |
| Sunday, October 28 | Choral Eucharist at FCC | 12:45 pm |
| Children's Sunday School | 1:30 pm | |
| Outreach Ministries Fair | 2:00 pm | |
| Youth Group | 2:15 pm | |
| Monday, October 29 | Feast of St. Simon and St. Jude, Apostles | |
| Tuesday, October 30 | Holy Communion | 10:00 am |
| Fr. Michael's Bible Study | 10:40 am | |
| Brown Bag Lunch at FCC | 12:00 pm | |
| Wednesday, October 31 | 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 |
Beginning next week we will be starting a series of short articles written by parishioners who have agreed to relate to us their impressions of the six month milestone and what it means to them. And you are invited to join in. If you would like to share your perspective about any aspect of our heritage or current programs, please contact Tidings editor at our church email address, grace.episcopal.church@gmail.com. Please be looking for this series to start in the next issue.
Fall Saturday Seasonal Supper
This is the last week to sign up for the supper scheduled on Saturday, October 13th. Hosts will be able to specify how many guest they can accommodate. Guests will be asked to bring side dishes to share. Sign up in the Fellowship Hall after church with Jan Malvern, or call her at 638-4922 to participate or host.
Outreach Ministry Fair Scheduled
On Sunday, October 28th, Grace Episcopal will host an Outreach Ministry Fair after the service to learn ways we can be involved in our community. If you are involved in a community group or are aware of a group that would like to participate, please contact Marti Lindberg at 636-1863.
Thanks from St. Michael's
"The Church of St. Michael the Archangel was established in 1957 as a chapel of Grace and St. Stephen's Church. The vision of the Rector, Vestry and people of Grace Church -- and the commitment of clergy and financial resources to that vision -- brought us into being. We express our profound gratitude to our mother church and extend our greetings and prayers during this difficult time in their parish life."
from the service bulletin for 50 Years of Faith - A Festival Eucharist, September 30, 2007
All local Episcopalians are urged to attend this event with such a remarkable collection of performances available in one service.
MOSTrust Office Under Construction
You have been doing a great thing to further God’s work among AIDS orphans in Tanzania! The donations you have made and your support of the Youth Group’s rummage sale have brought the Building for Mission fund raising almost to completion. The building of the new MOSTrust Center in Manyoni is well under way and the challenge now is to complete the fund raising before the building is finished! This office building will help MOSTrust in Tanzania to be more efficient and to expand orphan care to meet the community’s need. The goal of $40,000 is in sight with $1,618 still to be raised. Would you please help finish the task? Donations can be sent to MOSTrust USA, Box 307, Colorado Springs, CO 80901-0307.
For additional information contact Karl H. Weiskopf at 282-7881
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 setting (S 90) by John Merbecke (1510? - 1585?) will be used from Advent through Lent.
William Mathias' (1934 - 1992) Gloria (S 278) will be added From Christmas until Lent.
The Willan setting (S 91) from his Missa de Sancta Maria Magdalena 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. Being listed or not listed does not imply anything about your membership or contributions, only that at some point you shared your contact information with us and asked to part of our parish. 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 the 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.
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 (Mothers 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 18th. 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, and will feature our own Choirmaster, Deke Polifka. 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 |
Minutes of the August 21st vestry meetings are available now on our website. Previous month's minutes are all on the Archive page.
Hearing for Summary Arguments Postponed
Due to the large number of recent filings (over 1,000 pages) from the lawyers for Grace CANA, and our attorneys' need for adequate time to respond, the October 12th hearing date for summary arguments has been vacated. Attorneys for both sides will be meeting with the judge in the next two weeks to set a new hearing date. We will keep you posted as to when that new date will be. In the meantime our attorney, Martin Nussbaum, remains confident that we have the stronger case and will be returning to our property.
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. You will find all 1,000 pages of new filings under the headline CANA filings in response to Motion for Summary Judgment and Countermotion - September 14, 2007. The best place to start is the exhibit list to see what has been submitted. The list of affidavits is at the top of the Fischer Affidavit (Part 1 of 2).