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Grace Episcopal Church, Yorktown, Virginia From the Rector July 2013 Inside this issue: From the Rector 1 Stewardship 3 Parish Nurse 5 Inspiration Corner 6 Thank you 7 Lackey Free Clinic 10 Vestry 10 Parish News 11 Birthdays 12 Prayer List 13 Calendar 15 Continued next page (From Prayer for a Pilgrim Who Struggles with the Journey, by Joyce Rupp) God of my life, create in me the heart of a pilgrim. There is a part of me that fights letting go. Do not allow me to become so rooted or so accustomed to my daily tasks and inner securities, that I miss your voice calling me to greater growth and deeper maturity in faith. I want to hoard my blessings, to hang onto my gifts , to hide my talents and the blessings of my life; I want to take them out, one by one, only when I know that it is safe and I won’t get hurt or emptied. Stir afire in me such a great love for you and your people that I will constantly celebrate life and appreciate its beauty, even when it is painful. Grant me the courage to change, whether that change is an inner or outer one. Deepen my aware- ness of your faithful presence and bless my pilgrim heart. Amen. Dear People of Grace, The associate at Grace before Connie was Wayne Price, and one of his books was entitled Transitions. I joked with him that that was a clever title, a title with a hook; because everybody is always in transition – of one sort or another. Nothing and nobody stands still. So it’s only a matter of intensity, of degree. Transition is happening slowly – just as every day we age a bit. Or transition is happening like a tornado – someone up close dies, retirement or real illness or a fire changes every- thing. Last night at 11:00 pm I sat by myself on the front steps of our home, peering into the dark and able to see the dim outlines of the now dilapidated tree house I built for the boys on my first sabbatical in 1999. When we’d done a family poll of how everybody in the family wanted to use the time together, Brownlee’s vote was to build a tree house. So we did. We did it more or less together. The boys “helped.” It was great fun. There were squirt gun battles and sleepovers in the tree house. The rope ladder was pulled up and inside and the “trap door’ shut against whichever of the boys and neighbors and friends weren’t allowed in at the time. There were passwords and signs posted about who need- ed to “keep out.” But then came computer games and soccer obligations and growing up. The rope ladder’s been broken for years, and one of the supporting beams is so bowed it looks like it will snap any minute. Coming Events: Jul 4 Independence Day (Office Closed) Jul 11 DoK Jul 14 VBS begins Jul 17 CIE Jul 21 Concert in CY Jul 27 Men’s Breakfast

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Grace Ep iscopa l Church , Yorktown, V i rg i n ia

From the Rector

July 2013

Inside this issue:

From the Rector 1 Stewardship 3 Parish Nurse 5 Inspiration Corner 6 Thank you 7 Lackey Free Clinic 10 Vestry 10 Parish News 11 Birthdays 12 Prayer List 13 Calendar 15

Continued next page

(From Prayer for a Pilgrim Who Struggles with the Journey, by Joyce Rupp)

God of my life, create in me the heart of a pilgrim. There is a part of me that fights letting go. Do not allow me to become so rooted or so accustomed to my daily tasks and inner securities, that I miss your voice calling me to greater growth and deeper maturity in faith. I want to hoard my blessings, to hang onto my gifts , to hide my talents and the blessings of my life; I want to take them out, one by one, only when I know that it is safe and I won’t get hurt or emptied. Stir afire in me such a great love for you and your people that I will constantly celebrate life and appreciate its beauty, even when it is painful. Grant me the courage to change, whether that change is an inner or outer one. Deepen my aware-ness of your faithful presence and bless my pilgrim heart. Amen.

Dear People of Grace,

The associate at Grace before Connie was Wayne Price, and one of his books was entitled Transitions. I joked with him that that was a clever title, a title with a hook; because everybody is always in transition – of one sort or another. Nothing and nobody stands still. So it’s only a matter of intensity, of degree. Transition is happening slowly – just as every day we age a bit. Or transition is happening like a tornado – someone up close dies, retirement or real illness or a fire changes every-thing.

Last night at 11:00 pm I sat by myself on the front steps of our home, peering into the dark and able to see the dim outlines of the now dilapidated tree house I built for the boys on my first sabbatical in 1999. When we’d done a family poll of how everybody in the family wanted to use the time together, Brownlee’s vote was to build a tree house. So we did. We did it more or less together. The boys “helped.” It was great fun.

There were squirt gun battles and sleepovers in the tree house. The rope ladder was pulled up and inside and the “trap door’ shut against whichever of the boys and neighbors and friends weren’t allowed in at the time. There were passwords and signs posted about who need-ed to “keep out.” But then came computer games and soccer obligations and growing up. The rope ladder’s been broken for years, and one of the supporting beams is so bowed it looks like it will snap any minute.

Coming Events:

Jul 4 Independence Day (Office Closed)

Jul 11 DoK

Jul 14 VBS begins

Jul 17 CIE

Jul 21 Concert in CY

Jul 27 Men’s Breakfast

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The demo crew comes today. We’re remodeling the inside of our house, and before starting on some interior walls, they’ll take the tree house down. It’s time. But I sat on the stoop and cried for the ending of an era. Carter graduated two weeks ago. Connie’s book is entitled She’s Leaving Home. That’s just a little off for me. Maybe I’ll write the companion volume; He’s Leaving Home. Or how about, They ALL Left Home?!

All afternoon and evening we’d hauled furniture and boxes out of the house into some PODS in the backyard. For the past weeks we’ve given away home-schooling books and thrown out stacks of the boys’ old workbooks and papers. We’ve dismantled their desks and beds and rooms. We’ve taken down posters of dragons and Star War characters and an anime version of a large-eyed Japanese girl with an oversized submachine gun that appealed to Benj at one point along the way.

Built as the rectory in 1970 by Ken Garrison, the house needs help. We bought it “as is” from Grace back in 2008. Now bowed paneling, badly stained floors, cracks in the walls and ceilings, tiny bathrooms and a dated layout have called us to make a change. It’s a new era. (And to the several folks who’ve asked if I’m leaving Grace: note that we have a son just starting college in a state school and are remodeling our house. Not now!)

I’m feeling in transition. It’s been scary to launch into this project. I’m out of my comfort zone. (And now out of the house! We’re staying in Riverview a few days, traveling to San Francisco to see Brownlee, and then will be “housesitting” for Melinda and Gary Reed as they make one of their epic trans-continental RV trips.) And if I’m more than a little disoriented, I’m also totally excited.

One guru on transition (William Bridges) says, “Change is situational. Transition, on the other hand, is psychological. Without a transition, a change is just a rearrangement of the furniture. Unless transition happens, the change won’t work, because it doesn’t ‘take.’”

I have never felt better about Grace Church – and as long as you’ll put up with me, these more mature years can be really, really good. Elsa and I are sharing not only this project but enjoying some of the sweet fruit of working hard to love each other and to keep supporting one another. We’re redesign-ing being with our sons who are now quite remarkable (in my unbiased estimation) young men.

Every transition begins with an ending. I’m all about letting go these days. Some days it’s grace-ful and some days it’s not! Maybe it’s an indulgence, but I write autobiographically this month simply to invite you to be intentional about whatever transition you’re enjoying – or enduring. First there is an ending. First there is some grief and emptiness and lying fallow. First there is disorientation. So be it. God loves to slip in to that zone.

Then there is something new. Then there is possibility. Different people crop up. There can be new ways of doing old activities. The Spirit blows like the wind; our sails fill again. The great journey with and into God wants to unfold.

In Christ,

Continued from previous page

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News from Stewardship

Riverview will be available from 4:00 p.m. on to Grace members and families who would like to watch the fireworks over the York River. (Carter Bakkum will be staying there while the Bakkums’ house is being remodeled and Elsa and Carleton are in San Francisco for a few days.) Bring some food to share and lawn chairs or blankets. You will need to enter our parking lot through the lot behind York Hall because Church St. will be blocked off. You can pick up a Grace Church parking pass in the church office so you can get past the barriers and park in our parking lot.

PLANNED GIVING—STEWARDS OF GOD'S BOUNTY We are stewards of God's bounty. Caretakers. For a brief period we are given time, energy, and resources. What we do with these gifts ultimately defines the character of our life and the depth of our spiritual understanding. “Planned Giving” is a means by which anyone concerned with the wise use of his or her personal resources makes a choice about their ultimate disposi-tion. Planned Giving is an important part of estate planning and establishes a way for a donor to provide for family members as well as for favorite charities and their church. We hope that everyone in our congregation has or is considering an estate plan. Furthermore, Grace Church, in conjunction with our Diocese and the Episcopal Church Foundation, has a number of excel-lent resources to help in your estate planning and planned giving. Writing your will, Charita-ble Gift Annuities and Gifts of special assets such as stocks and life insurance are just a few of the many planning tools that are available to you through the Church. If you would like more information on the many benefits and rewards of planned giving, please talk to Carleton, Connie, our Treasurer or your Stewardship Commission (David Stephens and Karen Jackson). Please join us in talking about, encouraging, and participating in this im-portant ministry of the Church. See www.episcopalgifts.org for more information. VOLUNTEER GROUP OF THE MONTH The Stewardship Commission would like to recognize the Grace Men's Club, headed by Jerry Landgraf, as the “Volunteer Group of the Month.” All men in the Parish and the community are encouraged to meet the last Saturday of each month at 8 a.m. for fellowship and a big breakfast followed by a discussion or presentation on wide ranging topics of interest. Let's man up!

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Vacation Bible School at Crooks

Everyone is Welcome

Everywhere Fun Fair

Where God’s World Comes Together!

July 14 - 18 5:30 - 8:30 PM

Everyone is invited to join us on Sunday, July 14 @ 5 pm for a POTLUCK SUPPER!

July 15 – 18 SNACK SUPPERS @ 5:30 pm.

VBS Sessions will run 6 – 8:30 every evening.

Children 3 - 12 will enjoy Storytelling, Crafts, Recreation time, Music, and Science/Discovery. Teens are invited to work with us as volunteers in the children's program. There will also be two classes for adults.

If you are interested in participating as a volunteer,

please phone or email Ricki Noble at 898-2930 or [email protected]

PRE-Registration forms to attend VBS are in the Breezeway and on Crooks’ and Grace Church’s

websites. They are also included in this newsletter. Participants who PRE-Register will receive a

FREE FUN FAIR Music CD!!! VBS sponsored by Crooks UMC, Grace Episcopal, Yorktown Baptist, & Faith for Living.

Turn in Pre-Registration form to one of these church offices.

Question? Call 898-6702 Crooks Office

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From the Parish Nurse

Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness

The best defense is prevention

DRINK MORE FLUIDS (NONALCOHOLIC), REGARDLESS OF YOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL. DON’T WAIT UNTIL YOU’RE THIRSTY TO DRINK. WARNING: IF YOUR DOCTOR GENERALLY LIMITS THE AMOUNT OF FLUID YOU DRINK OR HAS YOU ON WATER PILLS, ASK HOW MUCH YOU SHOULD DRINK WHILE THE WEATHER IS HOT. Don’t drink liquids that contain alcohol or large amounts of sugar–these actually cause you to lose more body fluid. Also, avoid very cold drinks, because they can cause stomach cramps.

Stay indoors and, if at all possible, stay in an air-conditioned place. If your home does not have air conditioning, go to the shopping mall or public library–even a few hours spent in air conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat. Call your local health department to see if there are any heat-relief shelters in your area.

Electric fans may provide comfort, but when the temperature is in the high 90s, fans will not pre-vent heat-related illness. Taking a cool shower or bath, or moving to an air-conditioned place is a much better way to cool off.

Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.

NEVER leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle.

Although any one at any time can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk than others. Check regularly on:

Infants and young children

People aged 65 or older

People who have a mental illness

Those who are physically ill, especially with heart disease or high blood pressure

Visit adults at risk at least twice a day and closely watch them for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Infants and young children, of course, need much more frequent watching.

IF YOU MUST BE OUT IN THE HEAT: Limit your outdoor activity to morning and evening hours.

Cut down on exercise. If you must exercise, drink two to four glasses of cool, nonalcoholic fluids each hour. A sports beverage can replace the salt and minerals you lose in sweat. Warning: If you are on a low-salt diet, talk with your doctor before drinking a sports beverage. Remember the warning in the first “tip” (above), too.

Try to rest often in shady areas.

Protect yourself from the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat (also keeps you cooler) and sunglasses and by putting on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher (the most effective products say “broad spectrum” or “UVA/UVB protection” on their labels).

This information was provided by National Center for Environmental Health’s Health Studies Branch of the CDC.

For more information, please go to http://www.cdc.gov

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Inspiration Corner

submitted by Roselyn Washburn

Thank God for Children Saying Grace -- Author Unknown

Thank God for children saying Grace. Last week I took my children to a restaurant. My six-year-old son asked if he could say grace. As we bowed our heads, he said, “God is good, God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if Mom gets us ice cream for dessert and liberty and justice for all! Amen!” Along with the laughter from the other cus-tomers nearby, I heard a woman remark, “That’s what’s wrong with this country. Kids today don’t even know how to pray. Asking God for ice cream! Why, I never!”

Hearing this my son burst into tears and asked me, “Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?” As I held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job and God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table. He winked at my son and said, “I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer.” “Really?” my son asked. “Cross my heart,” the man replied. Then in a theatrical whisper, he added (indicating the woman whose remark had started this whole thing) “Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. A little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes.”

Naturally, I bought my kids ice cream at the end of the meal. My son stared at his for a mo-ment and then did something I will remember the rest of my life. He picked up his sundae and without a word walked over and placed it in front of the woman. With a big smile he told her, “Here, this is for you. Ice cream is good for the soul sometimes, and my soul is good al-ready.”

Sometimes we all need some ice cream; I hope God sends you some ice cream today.

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Archive Update by Brenda Moore

In January 2013, I began a fascinating journey as the Archive Coordinator for Grace Church. This role came to me as one of those surprising revelations that can occur when we ask for the direction and guidance of the Holy Spirit. As part of my EfM experience, I have spent the past three years searching for what I was “supposed to do.” When this opportunity presented itself, I felt a bit confused. I felt sure that this “mission” was for me, but I had not previously considered archives as a religious vocation. Over the past several months, I have come to understand that our archives have a vital role in “Deepening faith and identity through an evolving conversation with the past.” (As expressed on the Facebook page of the Archives of the Episcopal Church)

My background in Art History and research had given me some preparation for this task, but I wanted to be sure that whatever work I did was consistent with established guide-lines and best practices in the context of the greater Episcopal Church. Fortunately, I found abundant institutional resources through the Archives of the Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas, the National Episcopal Historians and Archivists and the Historical Society of the Episcopal Church. Locally, Amy Schindler, Archivist; and Margaret Cook (retired) of the Col-lege of William and Mary, Swem Library Special Collections; Martha Katz-Hyman, Archivist with the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation; Mary Clemmons, Curator of the York County His-torical Museum; Jean Kirkham; Lois Winter; and various members of the Yorktown Histori-cal Committee and the Yorktown Historical Society have all been very generous with infor-mation and personal consultations.

As a result of the input I’ve received, the task of assessment and inventory of the collec-tion has begun. This kind of work does not sound very exciting, but one result has been to eliminate multiple copies of documents. This culling process has given us access to much-needed space. While we are still in the midst of inventorying documents individually, we now have a general working inventory, and all documents can now be stored on shelves or in filing cabinets. We also have fireproof storage for some of our primary sources. This is an important first step to safeguarding our church’s legacy.

I recently attended the Tri-History Conference that is sponsored every three years by the Episcopal Women’s History Project, the Historical Society of the Episcopal Church and the National Episcopal Historians and Archivists. This event was a wonderful resource of information and networking. As a result, I have returned with renewed enthusiasm and a list of projects that will be taking shape in the coming months. Some, like a codified Policies and Procedures Manual, Database Creation and Archive Disaster Plan, aren’t particularly excit-ing but are very necessary. The Oral History Project that focuses on the contributions of unique individuals in our parish is one that might generate more enthusiasm and I would welcome suggestions on people and ministries that would be appropriate subjects.

Finally, Grace Church has surprisingly few original documents, and we would appreci-ate the help of members of our congregation and the local community in finding documents, photos, diaries, etc. that relate to the history of our parish. Just recently, we received some original records from the 1840’s that were rescued from the dumpster when an elderly man’s home in Fredericksburg was being cleaned out. You never know where you might find a Grace Church treasure! As with any ministry in the church, this is not a one-person job. Vol-unteers are always needed. Experience is not necessary, and I would be happy to schedule a training for anyone interested in doing basic conservation and archival tasks. We also need help identifying people and events in the vast assortment of unlabeled photographs in our archives. Anyone interested in these or other archive-related opportunities can contact me by phone at (757) 291-7440 or by email at [email protected].

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WHENITSTARTSTOSIZZLE

TRY SHOPPING IN THE COOLOF THE PARISH BOOK AND GIFT STORE

FEATURE OF THE MONTH

A VARIETY OF CIVIL WAR BOOKS

to help celebrate the Civil War Anniversary of the Battle of Yorktown

OTHER KNOCKOUT BUYS

A collections of gently used cookbooks for only $2 each Great selection for beach reading All sizes of dog collars and leashes Variety of greeting cards Beautiful affordable jewelry Grace Church items

ALL PROCEEDS HELP WITH CUMMUNITY OUTREACH

CASH AND CHECKS ONLY

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Come out for Coffee!

We have a slump in coffee hour signups.

Please take a Sunday so we can

continue this tradition.

Thanks!

Parish Life

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Vestry Meeting Summary from June 2013 (full minutes posted in the Parish Hall)

The regular meeting of Grace Church Vestry was held on Monday, June 10. All members were present except the Associate Rector, who is on sabbatical. A motion passed to allocate $5,000 from the Grace Mission Fund to go to the Match account at Camp Chanco, and another $5,000 from the Eleanor Cole Fund to go to Improvements at the camp. A second motion passed approving the purchase of the ACS fixed asset software and scanning device for $1,000. Plans are to develop a Facility Management Plan that would include designating the person in charge of determining the scope of the church inventory efforts and the extensive project of barcoding appropriate property. The blessing of the Belize mission team will be done this Sunday, June 23. Commission Highlights: Outreach: Donna Hines reported $455 for the final week in May for Thanksgiving donations. Evangelism & Communications: Brad Brown announced the Newcomer’s Social scheduled for Sunday, August 25, at 6:30 P.M. (to include a full meal). Tentative plans are to have it on the lawn of Riverview. Stewardship: Karen Jackson reported on the Diocesan Stewardship Conference attended by her, David Stephens and Bob Frady.

Adopt Lackey Free Clinic

In July, Lackey Free Clinic is being “adopted” by the Janis family and the Rheinstroms, but we could always use another sponsor! If you are interested, contact the office at 898-3261.

Won’t you support the Clinic by “adopting” a month to celebrate events in your life and donate $100 to the continuing operation of this vital service to our community?

July 22

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YORK COUNTY FOOD CLOSET: The lazy, hazy days of summer are here, and with it storms that have knocked out power for many residents causing them to lose food due to spoilage. Help them replenish their stocks and continue to help those of our neighbors in need by keeping up your donations of nonperishable food and paper products to the "Red Ball Express Wagon" in the Parish Hall. Thank you all for your generous contributions to the Thanksgiving Basket during church services in the month of May that collected hundreds of dollars for the Food Closet. Al Crane 867-8643

SAINT FRANCIS PROJECT: If your pets are kept outside or spend any time outside, talk to your veterinarian about flea and tick prevention. Remember to provide them with shelter and fresh water if outside for any time. Your contributions of pet food, new bowls, and leashes with help the Peninsula Pet Pantry provide necessities to those in financial need. Al Crane 867-8643

MEMORIAL DAY 2013: Thank all of you who made our annual Memorial Day ceremony a success. Over 60 people attended including many visitors, The Civil War Belles of Dixie in traditional "mourning dress,” a drummer from the Yorktown Fife & Drum Corps, and a World War II US Marine reinactor. Special thanks to Courtney Kelley for producing the Memorial Day program; Daryl Douglas for ensuring that the graveyard grounds were groomed; Father Carleton Bakkum for opening the ceremony and welcoming participants; Don Washburn and York High School NJROTC Cadet Garrett Washburn; Thomas Lopez and the members of Grace Church that read prayers.

PARISH

NEWS

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS: "Tornado spotted in York County," Daily Press, May 24; Tropical Storm Andrea brings a deluge of rain, Daily Press, June 7; "Fast moving storm packs windy punch--gusts of up to 80 mph knock down trees, leave more than 110,000 in Hamp-ton Roads without power," Daily Press, June 14. The 2013 Hurricane season only started on June 1! Are you ready or will you be YOYO (you’re on your own??) During the June 13 storm and its aftermath, our parishioners and neighbors in Grafton, Yorktown, Marlbank, Seaford, Newport News, Williamsburg, Toano and more were without power, telephone and computer access for 1-3 days. Do you have friends or neighbors that should have been checked in on? Emergency preparedness info is in the Parish Hall.

ECW UPDATE: Grace’s Episcopal Church Women held their Spring business meeting and luncheon on May 13. Our keynote speaker was Bob Frady. He told us of the needs of the children of Belize. After a formal vote, the ECW agreed to give $400 to the Holy Cross Ed-ucation Foundation for the children of Belize. Our thanks to Bob for coming to speak to us and to Linda Crane for all her help and also to Daryl and Kevin for aiding in the setup, among other things. Our next meeting will be held in November. Until then, have a Happy Sum-mer!

DIOCESAN ADMINISTRATIVE PROFES-SIONALS SEMINAR AND LUNCHEON: ECW provided lunch for 54 people for the Dioc-esan seminar and netted $582.34 from it. We gave $291.17 to the Children of Holy Cross Ed-ucation Foundation and $291.17 to the Wound-ed Warrior Project. Thank you to our 14 wom-en from ECW for the delicious food and a big thank you to Carol Romeo and Courtney Kel-ley, Alice Frady, Sue Gorski, Karin Herdey, Liz Landgraf, and Diane Nelson. This luncheon wouldn’t have been possible without all your help.

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BIRTHDAYS Jul 1 Timothy Washburn

Jul 2 LeRoy Ludi

George Schroeder

Jul 5 Amanda Aldred

Jul 6 David Ludi

Melinda Reed

Jul 8 Emma Giesken

Scott Markwith

Jul 9 Don Kuchenbuch

Jul 11 Debra Boyce

Jul 12 Jim Adams

Garrett Washburn

Jul 13 Tom Wash

Jul 16 Bob Saunders

Jul 19 Harry Howard

Pat Pleasant

Jul 20 Laura Etheridge

Jul 22 Hugh Brownlee

Jul 23 Vance “Tripp” Field, III

Missi Rhodes

Cindy Speegle

Jo Spooner

and Anniversaries

BIRTHDAYS (CONTINUED) Jul 24 Joy Phillips

Jack Staton

Bonny Ryan

Jul 25 George Sage

Jul 26 Sandy Swift

Jul 27 Susan Nixon

Jul 29 Susan Powell

Jul 31 Walt Milliner

Ken Pleasant

ANNIVERSARIES

Jul 5 Christy & Britt McCarley

Jul 11 Nancy & Mike Sullivan

Jul 14 Jan & Don Phillips

Jul 17 Susan & Bob Powell

Jul 18 Nancy & Clyde Adams

Jul 21 Catherine & David Miller

Jul 27 Anne & Glenn Markwith

Jul 30 Janaan & Bill Muntean

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Please pray today especially for: Foster Ryan, Libby Jablonski, Anna, Mary Ellen Wildman, Jo Spooner, Louis Wagner, Rose Warner-Ballard, Brian Knable, Katey Chapman, Jimmy Bevelacqua, Karen Kaprowski, Nancy Fuchs, Montee Allen, Susie McAllister, Nicole Odom, Mary Jane Massey, Amy Fuchs, Brian Smythe, Leslie Hemmingsen, Sherrill Via, Shirley Bailes, and Jack and Birdie Burcher.

Please continue to remember in your prayers: Jerry Dougherty, Anne Pendleton, Richard Stacpoole, Jennifer Carsten, Clare Raymond, Marie Loomis, Ferne Gapcynski, Martha Dowling, Leland Barnett, and Doris Brock.

We pray for others in the military and/or family and friends of parishioners serving overseas: especially Andy Wilkens, Captain Michael Stacpoole, Katy Tartala Jackson, Ben Jackson, SSgt. Michael Douglas Brown, Coley Newton, Lt. James Gouger, Scott Meyer, Carlette Carter, Jacob Edwards, Michael Loveland, and Laura and John Roy.

Please pray for those who have died and those who mourn

their passing:

Marlene Buckley,

friend of Cathy Miller

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Please visit Grace Church’s Website for the most up-to-date calendar listings at www.gracechurchyorktown.org and click on “Calendar.”

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WORSHIP

Sunday

7:45 AM - Holy Eucharist Rite I

*10:00 AM - Holy Eucharist Rite II

Wednesday

10:00 AM - Holy Eucharist

& Healing Service

Diane Garrison, Nursery Supervisor

*Nursery Provided

Grace Episcopal Church 111 Church Street

P.O. Box 123 Yorktown, VA 23690

Yorktown, VA 23690 office: (757) 898-3261

[email protected] or (757) 989-5241

W e ’ r e o n t h e w e b : g r a c e c h u r c h y o r k t o w n . o r g

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

US POSTAGE PAID AT

YORKTOWN, VA 23690

PERMIT NUMBER 1672

THE VESTRY

Jeanne Harvey, Senior Warden

Jerry Twigg, Junior Warden & Properties/Administration

David Stephens, Stewardship

Karen Jackson, Stewardship

Donna Hines, Outreach/Environ.

Lynn Grimsley, Outreach/Environ.

Kathleen Manley, Parish Life

Gerry Lopez, Parish Life

Bob Frady, Christian Form.

Brad Brown, Evangelism/Comm.

David Douglas, Evangelism/Comm.

Karen Smith, Worship

 

ADDRESS

SERVICE

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A monthly publication of Grace Episcopal Church

Editor: Courtney Kelley

DAY SCHOOL

Sandy Swift, Director Jean Grinnell, Assistant Director

THE STAFF

The Rt. Rev. Herman Hollerith,

Bishop Diocese of Southern Virginia

The Rev. Carleton B. Bakkum, Rector

The Rev. Constance M. Jones,

Associate Rector

Carol Romeo, Parish Administrator

Cornelia Taylor, Director of Children’s & Youth Ministries

Suzanne Daniel, Organist/Choir Dir.

Courtney Kelley, Secretary

Daryl Douglas, Facilities Manager

Kevin James, Facilities Maintenance

Bob Frady, Treasurer

Nancy Sullivan, CFNP, Parish Nurse

Resident Spiritual Director

Mrs. Elsa Bakkum, M.Div.

CELTIC EUCHARISTS

WILL RESUME IN SEPTEMBER