Grace Notes
Volume 14-5
June 2009
A publication of Grace Episcopal Church, 5740 Green Valley Road, New Market, MD
A presence in Historic New Market since 1869
May 2014
Rector Letter
The New Organ is here at Grace…
Most of you have heard the story… Ken Brown, the organist from
the Maryland Cathedral of the Incarnation, came to see the organ as
he had agreed to play during my ordination (Julia had a prior
engagement). His hand rested on the key board and he played three
notes, turned to me and said “I am bringing my own organ.” I have
never heard of an organist bringing his own instrument, but it did
arrive and was left at Grace for two weeks. Julia was so happy
playing this instrument. During the 10 am service, I looked at her and found her beaming from ear to ear. When I asked
her if she liked that organ, she said she loved it and asked hesitantly if it was within the financial reach of Grace.
Thus began the process of seeing if we could afford the organ. It turned out it is not only the least expensive of the new
organs, but is a quality instrument. It was made for a church about the size of ours. While a pipe organ has a superior
sound, the amount of money to buy and install was prohibitive. So Julia, the vestry and I decided this was the one for us.
It is a church organ. This means that all the recordings are church music as opposed to the current organ which has
about five church recordings and the rest are for playing non liturgical music. This organ will last us for at least 50 years.
The Anglican Tradition is rich with music being gifted with outstanding composers over the ages. We use ancient
chanting from Syria that came to us as Gregorian Chants during the time of Pope Gregory as well as plainsong from the
1500’s. Our Communion prayers have musical settings as well as the canticles of our daily prayers. Hymns are rich with
talented writers such as George Herbert (the great Anglican Poet), Isaac Watts (the Father of English Hymnody) and
saints like St. Francis of Assisi. Music has been composed by talented composers throughout the ages such as Thomas
Tallis who composed for Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I to the more contemporary sound of Taize. We have the 1982
Traditional Hymnal, but have supplements for LEVAS and Wonder, Love and Praise that bring us music with many
different styles- a Lakota Indian Hymn, African-American Hymns, and favorite hymns from other denominations such as
the Lutherans and Methodist. The Episcopal Tradition of music is rich.
The instrument will need some work, not even the most talented organist can play without some practice. Julia will be
working with Ken Brown on Monday, so our Sunday service will not be the sound after Julia has worked with this Roland
Classic. This summer we will have a dedicatory concert.
Come and rejoice in our newest cause of celebration.
The Reverend Sharon L. Watts
Nursery Schedule for May
May 4, 2014
May 11, 2014
May 18, 2014
May 25, 2014
Sunday School Schedule for May
Jerry Hopson
Betsy Hopson & Meaghan Holahan
Ryan Thomas & Lori Rodriguez
Betsy Hopson & Tim Baer
May 4, 2014
May 11, 2014
May 18, 2014
May 25, 2014
Thanks to all for your stewardship and compassion
for our youngest members!
Angela Furlong and Lora Ransohoff
Carrie Hafner and Tim Baer
Freida Pryor and Lora Ransohoff
Youth Sunday
Thanks for helping our youth to learn about the Bible!
Helping Hands for May
To serve in any of these ministries, please contact the Parish office at 301-865-3270 or gracechurchoffice@comcast.net.
Date
May 4, 2014
May 11, 2014
May 18, 2014
May 25, 2014
Book Bearer
Shelby Morgan
Connor Furlong
Patrick Baer
Shelby Morgan
Crucifer
Alexa Moran
Roanan Furlong
Millie Ransohoff
Megan Baer
Torch Bearer
Date
May 4, 2014
Altar Guild
Carol Glasby
Chalicists
Randy McCue
Lectors
Nancy Smith
May 11, 2014
Trish Holahan
Steve McDonald
Seth Tolson
May 18, 2014
Debbie Montuori
Seth Tolson
Meaghan Holahan
May 25, 2014
Kathleen Baer
Kathleen Baer
Eric Parris
Ushers
Scott Baer
Debbie Montuori
Randy Kraft
Randy McCue
Scott Baer
Bill Ransohoff
Betsy/Jerry Hopson
Debbie Montuori
Torch Bearer
Coffee Hour
Mother's Day
Brunch
The Ransohoff
Family
The Holahan
Family
Altar linens for May – Anne Tolson
Heavenly Father, we thank you for your servants who willingly serve you during our weekly church services. Amen
Healing Service
Healing Prayers and Holy Unction will be offered on May 4th and May 18th immediately following the 10:00 service. All
those wishing to receive prayers for healing, please come forward following the service and sit in the front row.
Thursday Services in May
Holy Eucharist services will be offered at noon on May 1st, May 15th, May 22nd, and May 29th. There will NOT be a
service on May 8th. All are welcome to join us for these mid-week services.
Crafting Fellowship
Wednesday, May 14th at 6:00 p.m.
We hope you will consider joining us, bring your own crafts, and have a great time working on your
crafts and visiting with your fellow church members. We hope you will come check it out! Please
contact Violet for further information.
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Annual Parish Yard Sale
May 17, 2014
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Help is also very much needed for the following:
1. Finish pricing and set up. This will be Friday May 16, 6p.m. - until.
2. Day of the yard sale we'll need lots of help with set up at 7 a.m. and clean up at 2 p.m..
3. Need volunteers to "monitor/work" the yard sale, both inside and out for five hours.
Please consider helping, if it's just for one hour.
Call Carol 301 - 668 - 7997 when you decide when and how you can help.
All proceeds will go to the new organ fund.
Acolyte Car Wash
May 24, 2014
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Go get your cars, trucks, and campers really dirty and then
bring them to the Acolyte Car Wash on May 24th.
This is a free-will donation and ALL donations go directly to the acolyte program at Grace.
Please mention to your friends, family, neighbors, and whomever else may
have a vehicle in need of a good wash.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
May Birthday and Anniversary Celebrations
Birthdays
Sophia
Steve
Hunter
Maci
Greg
Richard
Margaret
Grace Notes
Scott
Sindy
Lindsay
Joan
Anne
Chuck
Brad
Anniversaries
Seth & Anne
Greg & Leslie
We wish all of you a wonderful celebration!
Do you have a birthday or anniversary this month and you
are missing from this list? If so, please contact the church
office at 301-865-3270 or gracechurchoffice@comcast.net so
we can be sure to add you to our list. Thank you.
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Outreach at Grace
What are you passionate about?
What do you support for your own personal Outreach?
What would you like me to investigate as a possible project(s) for Grace?
Are you interested in serving on the Outreach Committee?
PLEASE EMAIL ANY SUGGESTIONS OR COMMENTS TO FREIDA PRYOR
fpryor@comcast.net
Newest Project
We are now offering support to the Orthodox Nuns at St Nina’s in Union Bridge Maryland. www.saintnina-monastery.org
There is a box in the Outreach Corner in the Narthex, along with their needs list, for donations. If you want to contribute
large items or make a cash donation, please contact Freida Pryor or Angela Furlong.
Angela will be periodically taking donated items to the monastery.
Current Projects and Project Managers
Food Bank (The Baer Family)
The cart to collect food for the Frederick Food bank has been emptied and is in need of refilling. Just one can or box per
week per family could fill the cart weekly
Heartly House (The Glasbys)
We are asking that donations to Heartly House be in the form of Gift Cards. I'd like to add that everything that has been
donated is very much appreciated and also plead for small denomination gift cards to Wal-Mart, Target, Sheetz, etc.
These really help us stretch things and give the clients a little sense of empowerment by being able to buy their own
things or put gas in their car to go to a job interview. However, there is also a needs list by the Heartlly House box at the
Outreach Corner in the Narthex.
Ronald McDonald Tabs (Carol Glasby)
Poptops are coming in slowly. Please don’t forget to bring them in.
GOD BLESSES YOU FOR SUPPORTING THESE PROJECTS!
I am asking for ANY suggestions for projects both community and worldwide. We are now considering two
organizations: Companions For Heroes( United States) and Food For the Poor,(International).
For His Sake,
Freida Pryor
fpryor@comcast.net
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Parish Prayer list
Please let us know if you wish a name added to the prayer list.
WE PRAY FOR THOSE IN NEED OF HEALING, ESPECIALLY: Brooke Arnold; Sherri Bachmann; Bonnie Baer; Mark Ballard;
Beswick family; Brengle Family; Brent Blickenstaff & Family; Mildred Burton; Bobbie Carrasco; Chuck Causey; Sheri
Clemente; Phyllis Colbeth; Candy DeForest; Brad Duggan; Harry & Ann Duggan; Connor Furlong; Cleo Goss; Scott Gove;
Noah Hackett; Bill Hall; Paul Hill; Tom Holt; Christa Hoover; Mary Hopson; Kit Kindred; Kevin King; Dick Kline; Beth
Kokajko; Edward Kroh; Marie Kuehne; Carrie & Tom Kurdt; Nancy Jones; Shawn Lyles; Clayton & Nancy Magee; Sally
McClain; Roy Meachum; Tyler Minushkin; the Minushkin family; Mark Nestlehutt & Family; Paul Nicholas; Kevin Oyler;
the Oyler Family; Patricia Parris; Cassy Perry; Jane and John Power; Freida Pryor; Meredith Ransohoff; Richard Sarver;
Jacob Shumaker; Liz Sponseller; Keith Sutphin; Blanche Tyree; Bettye & Robert Wiand; Mary & Marc Kevin Wiand; Sissy
& Jerry Wickline; Tom Wortman
_____________________
FOR THOSE SERVING OUR COUNTRY IN MILITARY AND CIVIL SERVICE, ESPECIALLY: Brandon Acoveno; Tyler
Blackledge; Patrick Carter; Rob Hancock; Daniel Helt; Jonathan Hernandez; Gregory Hicks; Caitlyn Holahan; Coree Jones;
Brendan Kinna; Chase Long; Roberto Mas; Randy McCue III; Ted Nunamaker; Carlos Perez; Rob Smallwood; Edward
Skabisky; Michael Stachowski; Zachary Strausbaugh; Seth Vaughn
Daughters of the King
The regular monthly meeting of the DOK will be held on Thursday, May 15th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Brinkley-Gove Chapel.
All ladies of Grace are welcome to become a member of the Daughters of the King. If you are not a member of the DOK
but are interested in joining, please contact Trish Holahan at patricia.holahan@nrc.gov. We hope you will consider
joining us.
Coffee Hour Hosts
We have had donations from two parishioners for coffee hour. We are in need of some people willing to take on buying the cookies
(for which you would be reimbursed from these donations) and putting on the coffee hour. We have Sundays in May and many
throughout the remainder of the year available to do this. If you are able and willing to do this, please let the church office know at
gracechurchoffice@comcast.net or 301-865-3270. Thank you.
MOMS CLUB
The MOMS Club of Mount Airy will meet here on Wednesday, May 21st at 10:00 a.m. All parishioners with children
under five years of age are welcome to attend the meeting.
Altar Flowers
The sign-up sheet for the altar flowers for 2014 has been posted in the narthex of the church. If you would like to
donate altar flowers, please sign up and drop a check in the offertory plate the next time you are here. Flowers may be
given in thanksgiving for, honor of, memory of, or celebration of someone or something. All donations are tax
deductible and will be acknowledged by Grace. Thank you.
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May 2014
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GRACE CHURCH VESTRY
Angela Furlong
Meaghan Holahan
Jerry Hopson, Senior Warden
Ruth Horton, Registrar
Rich Larson
Lester Perry
Lora Ransohoff
Nancy Smith
Ryan Thomas, Junior Warden
Anne Tolson
How to contact Reverend Sharon
443-506-4666 (cell)
rectorgracechurch@comcast.net
301-865-3270 (office)
Thank you to EVERYONE who contributed in any way to help make the Holy Week events and services successful.
Spring Clean-Up
Dust off your tools and gardening tools. Spring Clean-up at Grace will be held on June 8th immediately following the
10:00 service. Many hands make light work. Please put this on your calendar and plan to come and help out. If you
know of any projects which need attention, please let Rev. Sharon or the parish office know. Thank you.
Senior League
The Senior League will meet in May on Thursday, May 22nd, following the noonday service. A light lunch will be
provided. For more information about this meeting, please contact Phyllis Colbeth at phylliscolbeth@gmail.com or 301831-9329.
KUDOS CORNER:
Congratulations to Senior Girl Scout Emily Hager, who earned and received the "Silver
Trefoil" award from the Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital (GSCNC). To earn this
award, Emily worked and tracked volunteer hours over several years (including 2 hours
supporting Grace's VBS in 2011). She met the requirements for a mix of local, National,
Global, multi-cultural, and Girl Scout service, for a total of 172.5 volunteer hours served.
The Silver Trefoil is special to GSCNC, and is awarded at the prestigious annual Gold
Award ceremony. Way to go Emily!
Emily's sister Amy was the first scout in her troop to earn the Silver Trefoil in 2013.
-----------------------------------Congratulations to Joanna Rodriguez, who is graduating from Law school Mother's Day weekend. Good luck with the
Bar Exam.
-----------------------------------Do you have somebody you would like to send a shout-out to for a job well done? Please forward them to the parish
office and we will print them as space permits.
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Children's Page
The Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ: The Ascension occurred on the 40th day of Easter and falls on a Thursday. It
celebrates the day Christ was taken into heaven in the presence of his apostles. We remember the ascension when we
recite the Nicene and Apostle Creeds.
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May 2014
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Money Matters
(YTD as of 31 March 2014)
Year to Date
Actual
Year to Date
Budget
Income:
$ 28,205.25
$38,373.00
Expenses:
$ 32,977.41
$38,373.00
Net Profit / Loss:
($4,772.16)
Checking Account Balance:
$ 43,131.22
Building Fund Money Market Balance:
$ 8,754.35
Investment Account Balances:
$402,777.58
Safeguarding God's Children
We will be looking into scheduling a Safeguarding God's Children class here at Grace for this summer. Anyone who
works with children is required by the Diocese to take this course. Please contact the church office at
gracechurchoffice@comcast.net to sign up for this class. This class is open to teens and adults. Even if you took the
class in the past, the Diocese requires that you retake the class every five years. You may also check with the church
office to confirm if you have already taken this class.
Invitation to Holy Baptism
Anyone who is interested in Baptism, or wants to explore the idea of Baptism, please contact Reverend Sharon at
443-506-4666 or rectorgracechurch@comcast.net
Biblical Turkey 2015 Pilgrimage Interest Meeting
An interest meeting for a 2015 Pilgrimage to Turkey will be held June 1st at 4:30-6 pm, in the Parish Hall, at All Saints’
Church in Frederick.
Are you interested in walking in the footsteps of Paul, seeing the cities of John’s Seven Churches of Asia Minor, or
exploring the cave churches of Cappadocia? All Saints’ Church, Frederick, is sponsoring a pilgrimage to Turkey, Sept. 28Oct. 10, 2015. Tour leaders will be the Rev. Earl Mullins, Interim Rector at All Saints’, and Dr. Thomas W. Davis,
Professor of Archaeology & Biblical Backgrounds at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Highlights of the tour
will be presented at this interest meeting while enjoying pot luck hors d’oeuvres. Beverages will be provided, please
bring something to share. The Parish Hall is in the Court Street Building, the exterior of which is currently receiving
repairs in honor of its Bicentennial. Enter through the Memorial Garden or the Patrick Street foyer. For more details or
directions call the church office at 301-663-5625.
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Vacation Bible School
All Saints Episcopal Church in Frederick has invited our youth to attend their Vacation Bible School this
summer.
When: June 23rd - June 27th, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Where: The Bishop Claggett Center in Buckeystown
Theme: Weird Animals: Where Jesus' Love Is One-of-a-Kind
Who: Campers - children entering kindergarten through 7th grades
Jr. Counselors - youth entering 8th grade through high school graduates in the class of 2014
Cost: Campers - $70; $65 for additional siblings
Jr. Counselors - $55
Why: Because it's lots of fun!
The children will receive a camp t-shirt and CD with the camp music. The camp includes a daily bible theme,
crafts, games, drama, music, hiking, fishing, swimming, and a service project. But most of all, it includes an
environment where children (and adults) get to experience God's unconditional love.
Registration forms can be found on the All Saints' website at allsaintsmd.org. The registration deadline is
May 18th. Please contact Rixey Hoult, Camp Director, at 301-696-0172 or rixeyann@comcast.net.
GRACE EPISOCPAL CHURCH
5740 Green Valley Road
PO Box 17
New Market, MD 21774-0017
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MAY 2014
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
1
FRI
2
SAT
3
Rev. Sharon in office
Noon: Holy Eucharist
3:30 p.m. Yard Sale Pricing
7:00 p.m. AA Meeting
4
5
8:15 a.m. Service
10:00 a.m. Service
Holy Unction
11:00 a.m. Coffee Hour
11
6
7
8
3:30 p.m. Yard Sale Pricing
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
7:00 p.m. AA Meeting
13
8:15 a.m. Service
10:00 a.m. Service
14
12:00 - 4:00 pm.
Rev. Sharon in office
18
15
16
17
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
YARD SALE
Rev. Sharon in office
Noon.: Holy Eucharist
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
19
8:15 a.m. Service
10:00 a.m. service
Holy Unction
11:00 Coffee Hour
10
12:00 - 4:00 pm.
Rev. Sharon in office
12
11:00 a.m. Mother's Day
Brunch
9
7:00 p.m. Vestry
Meeting
20
6:00 p.m. Crafting
Fellowship
21
12:00 - 4:00 pm.
Rev. Sharon in office
6:00 p.m. Yard Sale Set-Up
7:00 p.m. DOK Meeting
22
23
Rev. Sharon in office
7:00 p.m. AA Meeting
24
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
CAR WASH
Noon.: Holy Eucharist
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Senior League
25
26
8:15 & 10:00 a.m. services
Youth Sunday
11:00 coffee hour
11:30: Sunday School
Planning Meeting
27
28
29
10:00 a.m. MOMS Club
Rev. Sharon in office
12:00 - 4:00 pm.
Rev. Sharon in office
Noon.: Holy Eucharist
7:00 p.m. AA Meeting
30
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
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PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO PUT THIS UP BY YOUR FAMILY CALENDAR SO YOU DO NOT MISS ANY EVENTS AT GRACE IN MAY!