E-News from Emmanuel Episcopal Church 6/16/22

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EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH

203 S. KENSINGTON AVENUE

LA GRANGE, ILLINOIS 60525

(708) 352-1275

(866) 668-2086 (FAX)

www.emmanuel-lagrange.org

June 16, 2022 Emmanuel's E-News

Greetings from

Emmanuel Episcopal Church!

Greetings!

This Sunday is The Second Sunday after Pentecost.

This is the longest season of the church year, lasting from Pentecost Day until Advent. The year following Epiphany and Pentecost is called Ordinary Time, and includes no major feasts. But it is a time for learning and reflection. The color of the season is green, symbolizing the life and growth of the church.

Ordinary Time

Counted Time of the Church Year

Most of the Seasons of the Christian Church Year are organized around the two major festivals that mark sacred time, Christmas and Easter. The Christmas Season encompasses the time of preparation during Advent and the celebration of the Twelve Days of Christmas and Epiphany in early January (the 6th). The Easter Season encompasses the time of preparation during the 40 weekdays of Lent and Holy Week, and is linked with Pentecost Sunday 50 days later. While there are other individual holy days within the church year, these seasons mark the movement of sacred time within the church calendar.

The rest of the year following Epiphany and Pentecost is known as Ordinary Time. Rather than meaning "common" or "mundane," this term comes from the word "ordinal," which simply means counted time (First Sunday after Pentecost, etc.), which is probably a better way to think of this time of the year. Counted time after Pentecost always begins with Trinity Sunday (the first Sunday after Pentecost) and ends with Christ the King Sunday (last Sunday before the beginning of Advent).

The sanctuary color for Ordinary Time is dark green, although other shades of green are commonly used. Green has traditionally been associated with new life and growth. Even in Hebrew in the Old Testament, the same word for the color "green" also means "young." In Christian tradition, green came to symbolize the life of the church following Pentecost, as well as symbolizing the hope of new life in the resurrection.

Worship at Emmanuel

Sunday Mornings:

9:15 in-person Holy Eucharist

Our in-person worship will continue on Sundays with one service only for the summer at 9:15am.

Sunday Online options

9:15am to 10:00am: In-person worship at Emmanuel
9:15am service will be streamed on Facebook and YouTube
Click HERE for Sunday worship bulletin

Tuesday and Thursday mornings:

Contemplative Prayer

(a time of Scripture and quiet prayer)

Beginning at 7:30am. Please join us for a time of centering. Click HERE to join us on Zoom on your computer or tablet.

Thursday Evenings:

Compline

Fellowship and check-in time begins at 7:30pm and prayer begins at 8:00pm.

Why not click on the candles and join us tonight for this brief lovely service? Or click HERE to join us on Zoom on your computer or tablet.

DAVID E. WEAVER IV MEMORIAL FUND

DEW Open Plate Offering Sunday

Traditionally, the open plate offering on a Sunday in June benefits the David E. Weaver IV Outreach Endowment Fund. This year that will be Sunday, June 19^th, as we remember the life and legacy of David.

For newer members of our church family, David E. Weaver IV was the son of our former Rector David E. Weaver III and his late wife Sally who, along with his sister Rachel and her family, have been long time members of Emmanuel. As his Dad was with us for 20 years, David grew up in our community. He was an amazing young man and passed away in 2003. The fund continues to grow as it honors David’s memory and shares his legacy by enriching the lives of underserved youth in the Chicagoland area. The committee has received a number of applications which will be reviewed soon.

The David E. Weaver IV

2022 Memorial Committee

Vacation Office Hours

Church Office Closed June 18^th through June 25^th

The church office will be closed for Judy's vacation from Saturday, June 18^th, through Saturday June 25^th. Call the office (708) 352-1275 or visit the website for more information about our upcoming events, programs, concerts, or just information.

Thank you.

If you need pastoral care please use the telephone number below:

The Rev. David Jackson (810) 357-1019

Save the date!

Celebration of New Ministry and the installation of Rev. Dave as the 14th Rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church.

June 25 at 3 pm with a party featuring music by El Rando afterwards - outside if weather permits.

Exciting Opportunity to Participate in the Ministry of Hospitality and Welcome a Refugee Family

Emmanuel has been given an amazing opportunity to welcome a refugee family to Chicago! Best of all, there is an easy way for everyone to participate.

Please click on the graphic above to learn how to become part of this heartwarming mission.

PARTICIPATION DEADLINE: JUNE 25

Join Rev. Dave on the Sundays in August for a workshop on building and improving your relationship based on ground-breaking research and a New York Times bestselling book.

Click on the rings above for full details.

Garage Sale

Emmanuel will again be having our garage sale on August 26th and 27th. The garage sale has always been a great contributor to the parish budget and a fun time to work together as a community.

Please start saving items to be donated. We will begin accepting donations soon (we will let the parish know when the space is available). We encourage the following donations: Furniture in good condition, good quality housewares, working appliances, yard tools, rugs, puzzles, games, books, jewelry, linens, bikes, toys, tools, crafts and holiday decorations.

This year we are not accepting: Plush animals, clothes, shoes, sets of china, dolls, ice skates, sports shoes of any kind, helmets, skis, entertainment centers, TVs, stereo equipment, and large bookcases.

Thank you, in advance, for your support of this important Emmanuel Ministry. Please contact Penny L at (708) 275-5028 or Ellen B at (708) 354-5847 with any questions.

Pray for those who have been commended to our prayers:

For the Sick: Michael, Susan, Andrew, Mike, Jeff, Kurt, Christiana and John, Steve, Jim & Sue, Heather

For those in any other need: Bill, Kerry, Tom, Claire, Howard, Renée

For those who have died: none this week

Birthdays: Casey S, Ada D, Paul M, Gil R, Jay J, Cliff E

Anniversaries: Congratulations to Sue & Stan J on their 28^th Wedding Anniversary!

O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies, look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls, and to you we give glory, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen. (BCP p. 395)

The Emmanuel Prayer List is kept in the Church Office and updated periodically. Call or email the Church Office to add someone to the list. For privacy, people will be listed by given name, and the reason for prayer will be kept generic.

Saint of the Week:

Basil the Great, Bishop, Theologian

14 June 379

Basil of Caesarea, also called Saint Basil the Great, was the Greek bishop of Caesarea Mazaca in Cappadocia, Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). He was an influential theologian who supported the Nicene Creed and opposed the heresies of the early Christian church. His ability to balance his theological convictions with his political connections made Basil a powerful advocate for the Nicene position.

In addition to his work as a theologian, Basil was known for his care of the poor and underprivileged. Basil established guidelines for monastic life which focus on community life, liturgical prayer, and manual labour. Together with Pachomius, he is remembered as a father of communal monasticism in Eastern Christianity.

Basil died in 379, shortly after the death in battle of the Arian Valens removed the chief threat to the Nicene faith to which Basil had devoted his life. He was mourned by the entire city, and the weeping crowds at his funeral included Christians, Jews, and pagans.

He is counted (with the two Gregories) as one of the three Cappadocian Fathers, and (with Gregory of Nazianzus and John Chrysostom) as one of the Three Holy Hierarchs. In the West, he is reckoned (with Gregory of Nazianzus, John Chrysostom, and Athanasius) as one of the Four Greek (Eastern) Doctors of the Undivided Church

Source: Wikipedia, justus.anglican.org

Vestry Meeting June 21, 2022

Listen to Emmanuel Sunday Sermons Online

If you were truly inspired by any of the sermons you hear, don't forget you can listen again to the sermons from Emmanuel. They are normally available on our website within a few days of the Sunday service.

Short Takes

We would like to congratulate Toni Moon on her recent retirement. Toni is now devoting more time to fostering dogs and helping As Good as Gold, Golden Retriever Rescue. She is also enjoying spending a lot more time with her photography hobby, including taking photos for Oaken Acres Wildlife Center in Sycamore. She likewise hopes to enjoy a lot more time with family and friends.

Vestry Minutes

Click on the dates below to view the minutes of the respective Vestry meeting:

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Emmanuel Weekly Schedule

Tuesday

7:30am: Contemplation & Meditation

Thursday

7:30am: Contemplation & Meditation

Thursday

8:00pm: Compline

Sunday

9:15am: Mass Rite II

Planning an Event?

All event dates MUST be sent to the Parish Administrator so that they can be entered on the website calendar.

This is the master calendar.

If you are planning an event, click on the calendar graphic to find out if your event conflicts with other activities.

Emmanuel COVID-19 Policy- UPDATE

Pursuant to CDC Guidelines, wearing of masks is optional but strongly recommended at Emmanuel
People may share the Peace in whatever way is comfortable for them
Socially-distanced seating will still be maintained in the rear one-third of the church
The distribution of Communion will continue for now as it is currently being practiced: at stations with disposable cups