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Calendar for the Week
Wednesday 04/29
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Office Hours
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Boys & Girls Club
7:00 pm
Choir Rehearsal
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Thursday 04/30
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Boys & Girls Club
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Friday 04/31
11:00 am -1:00 pm
Office Hours
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Boys & Girls Club
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Saturday 05/01
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Sunday 05/02
9:00 am
Choir Rehearsal
10:00 am
Holy Eucharist
4:00 pm
Celtic Evensong
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Monday 05/03
2:00 pm - 6:00pm
Boys & Girls Club
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Tuesday 05/04
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Office Hours
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Boys & Girls Club
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Knitting Group
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Wednesday 05/05
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Office Hours
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Boys & Girls Club
7:00 pm
Choir Rehearsal
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Leadership
Interim Priest
The Reverend Sarah A. Conner
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Assisting Clergy
The Reverend E. Clifford Cutler
The Reverend Manny Faria
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Vestry
Ryan Patten, Senior Warden
Lisa Duffy, Junior
Warden
Joanna Troy, Clerk
Katie Scott, Treasurer
Javy Awan
Kai Freyleue
Susan Tweed
Caroline Watson-Felt
Holly Willis
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Staff
Mark N. Peterson, Music Director
Jenny Connors,
Parish Administrator
Tom and Karen Tucker, Sextons
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Anti-racism Team
Kathy Baldwin
Maureen Bingham
Marianne Cannon
Cliff Cutler
Kourtni Patten
Jane Thompson
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Verger
Joanne Moar
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Acolyte
Gavin Watson-Bertrand
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Altar Guild
Laura Beasley-Topliffe,
Directress
Lisa Duffy
Caroline Ogah
Holly Willis
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Flower Committee
Deb Papps, Chair
Maureen Joyce
Jane Thompson
Caroline Watson-Felt
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Celtic Meditations Team
Ryan Patten, musician
Kourtni Patten
Paul Massari
Kathleen Tone
Marianne Cannon
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Director of Church School
Melissa Barnes
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Ad Hoc Fundraising
Peggy Carter
Melissa Barnes
Joanne Moar
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Property
Deb Papps
Tom Tucker
Jason Barnes
Susie Tweed
Jason Sparapani
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Creation Care
Laura Beasley-Topliffe
Louise Faria
Jane Stewart
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Garden of Life
Jason Stonehouse
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Convention Delegates
Laura Beasley-Topliffe
Marianne Cannon
Ryan Patten, Alternate
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Deanery Delegates
Laura Beasley-Topliffe
Marianne Cannon
| | The Rev. Gregory G. Perez, Regional Canon for the Central Region of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. Courtesy photo of The Rev. Gregory G. Perez, Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, www.diomass.org, August 23, 2023. | |
A Note from Sarah
The Rev. Greg Perez, Our Regional Canon,
to Visit on May 10
Dear friends,
On Sunday, May 10, we will welcome as our preacher and presider at the 10:00 service the Rev. Canon Greg Perez, our regional canon.
Our diocese is divided into three regions because it’s one of the largest in the Episcopal Church, comprising over 170 congregations. Each region (ours is the Northern and Western region) has its own canon, who supports our bishop’s ministry within that area by connecting parishes with opportunities for congregational development; supporting lay leaders and clergy; and working with parishes in transition.
An essential part of the canons’ ministry is to visit parishes within their region on Sundays; and as Canon Greg will be retiring at the end of the summer, we’re grateful to have him with us before he concludes his ministry. He is looking forward to being with us on May 10, and it will be a joy to welcome him once more to Grace.
May you know God’s peace today.
~ Sarah
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Plant Sale May 16th
Our Annual Plant Sale will be on Saturday, May 16th this year. This is always a fun event and the fundraising committee is counting on you all to help make it happen.
If you would like to participate, please complete a Donation Sign-Up Form. Forms are available:
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As an online fillable form found here
- As printed copies located at the back of the church
We would like to have all donations by May 9th to allow us time to sort, repot and buy supplemental plants as needed for the sale.
We would also like to have volunteers to help with set up, break down and sales on May 16th. Financial contributions towards the fundraiser are also appreciated. Please contact one of us or send an email at fundraising@gracechurchsalem.org if you are able to volunteer and we will sign you up.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to the committee for more information about making donations, how to contribute, or with any other questions you may have.
Thank you for your support.
- Peggy, Melissa, and Joanne
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Book Group Sponsored
by Diocesan Racial Justice Commission
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The Racial Justice Commission of our diocese will launch its racial justice book group with a reading of Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson. The group will read the book in sections and meet four times to discuss it: May 4, May 18, June 1, and June 15.
All sessions will meet on Zoom from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. You may register through this link:
Racial Justice Book Group - Discussion of Caste by Isabel Wilkerson
Marianne Cannon has registered for this group; if you have questions, please reach out to her at:
ctcannon.aprn@gmail.com.
| We are excited to announce that Grace Church is now accepting gifts via Realm! | |
Realm is an online tool to help us keep more accurate and up to date stewardship records. This will be an alternative to the PayPal button on our website and automated bill pay options. If you pledged for 2026, you will soon receive an email invitation to login to your personal Realm account and create a password (if you don't see it please check your spam folder)
Should you choose to log in, we need your help to ensure our records are up to date. We did our best, but please double-check that your contact information looks correct. Additionally, please review your pledge information and giving history for accuracy. If you notice any discrepancies or have questions, please reach out to me at treasurer@gracechurchsalem.org
While we encourage you to try this new way of giving, don't worry all the old ways still work too! Thank you in advance for your patience as we learn this new tool together!
~ Katie Scott, Treasurer
| Use the QR code below or click here to give through Realm! | |
May 3rd
Fifth Sunday of Easter
At our 10:00 am Holy Eucharist, The Rev. Sarah A. Conner will preside. Laura Beasely-Topliffe is our Lector and Lisa Duffy is our Chalicer. Jim Duffy and Megan Salamida will act as our Ushers.
At our 4:00 pm Celtic Evensong. Christine Reichert will offer a Reflection while Paul Massari assists. Christine Reichert will offer the laying of hands for healing, Joanna Troy will offer the Prayers and Katie Scott will act as our Usher.
Select services are broadcast live on our Facebook page so you can join us from wherever you are. Leaflets may be found on our website.
Please join us wherever you are
in your search for meaning.
Everyone is welcome at any and all services at
Grace Episcopal Church.
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Parish Prayer List
Please keep the following in your prayers:
Mary Brown, Robert Borden, Linda Abbene, Deven Manthorne, Chuck Manck, Margarette Connor, Barbara Dwyer, Lilyann, John Gilbo, Vance Gilbert, Reny Sparapani, Laurel, Gary Young, Amy, Paul, Heather and Prescott, Ariana, Sheridan, Javy, Faith Aroko and Family, Jesse Hurst and Family, Maureen Joyce, Arthur, Deb Young, Cindy Rhodes, Ron, Allison Mascolo, Melissa Glassman, Max Joyce, Marc Britt, those battling cancer, Mel, Corey MacNeil, Dianne, Jenny, Loretta and Kris, Priscilla Lemons, Deb Papps, Derek Fuller and Family, for the peaceful repose of the soul of Smadar and all victims of war the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and their ministries; the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Salem, the Salem Public Schools and for an end to racism, war, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, gun violence and oppression. In thanksgiving, we pray for the ministry of The Reverend Debbie Phillips and her husband, Eric Wagner, this community of faith, for God’s grace and forgiveness, for those with the courage to stand up to tyranny, for creation, for the diversity of people, and for all the blessings of this life.
If you have additions or deletions to the prayer list, please email prayerlist@gracechurchsalem.org by Tuesday at noon for publication in that week's e-news.
The Parish Prayer List is read aloud each Wednesday at Morning Prayer.
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