Getting to Know Owen and Anissa Cunjie ~ by Dave Rubin

One of the regular features in Grace to You is an article acquainting us with one of our Parish families. In this issue, let’s learn about one of

our younger families: Owen and Anissa Cunjie.

Owen was born in the South American country of Guyana and grew up in the neighboring nation of Surinam. At age 13, he moved to New

York and later attended Stony Brook University, majoring in Biology and receiving a Master’s Degree in Human Resources. After college,

Owen taught in Middle School for a while, and then moved back to Guyana

where he was employed teaching High School. Owen’s and Anissa’s families

were long-time friends, as were Owen and Anissa. They started dating in 2003

and on Christmas Eve, 2005, they were married in St. Matthew’s Church in

Guyana. After spending some time living in Canada, the Cunjies moved to Ocala

in 2011. Owen is currently employed as a Real Estate Sales Associate with

Century 21 and frequently travels back to Guyana where he and his mother

co-own a variety retail store. His interests include fishing, hunting, camping, and

all kinds of outdoor activities.

Anissa was also born in Guyana, but moved to New Jersey at the age of 5. She

grew up in the Anglican tradition and was educated at Bergen Community

College in Paramus, N.J. and William Patterson University in Wayne, N.J. After

arriving here in Ocala, Anissa found employment with Grace’s VPK, where you

can still find her happily tending the little lambs! Her interests include reading,

shopping, and dancing; and she is also a Scentsy consultant, so you can contact

her for any of your candle fragrance needs.

After moving to Ocala, the Cunjies searched the Internet for Episcopal churches.

When they came across Grace’s website, they decided to visit. Their first time at

Grace was on Easter. Upon walking through the doors, they were taken in by the

warm, inviting atmosphere of the church and congregation, and were impressed

by Father Jonathan. Shortly thereafter, they had lunch with him and found him to

also be warm and inviting. After that experience, they knew that Grace was their church home, and have made many friends here. Anissa has

become one of our Children’s Church volunteers and enjoys furthering the little ones’ Christian education.

Now that you know this young couple a bit better, be sure to greet them on Sunday morning at the 9:45 Service, or say hi to Anissa if you see

her at the VPK during the week. We’re glad that their journeys through South America, Canada, New York, and New Jersey have led them to

Grace!

Mauricia French, Fr. Jonathan, Chester Trow & Rev. Gene Orr.

Honoring the Past, Enhancing the Present, Securing the Future ~ by Barbara Trow

Exciting times are ahead with the culmination of our capital campaign! We hope you will join with other Grace parishioners for the many

events surrounding this appeal. Here are some dates for your calendar:

February 23rd and March 2nd we will distribute the Generosity Packets after both services.

On March 9th we will submit the Estimate of Giving forms and enjoy an 11 a.m. breakfast.

Then on March 23rd we will celebrate a successful campaign with a coffee hour at 11 a.m.

Please prayerfully consider your commitment to Grace Episcopal Church if you have not already done so. Permit God to guide you. Each one

must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. - 2 Corinthians 9:7

Capital Campaign Leadership Luncheon

The Parish House was filled to capacity on February 9th for the Capital Campaign

Leadership Luncheon. Parishioners dined on a delicious meal provided by

Mojos Catering. Jaye Baillie introduced the Leadership Team and the Vestry.

Chester Trow, Alan Garri and Julie Shealy talked about why they support the

Capital Appeal, and Barbara Trow moderated an information session. Rev.

Gene Orr spoke about spiritual giving and God’s generosity, shared. For more

information or questions about the Appeal, please contact Barbara Trow or

Deacon Mary Delancey.

The congregation prays for the success of the Capital Campaign

as Fr. Jonathan installs the members of the committee.

Jaye Baillie

Greg Harrell, Eric &Samantha Rauba & Julie Shealy with Vivian Rauba, Shealy & Walker Harrell.

Hank & Sharyn Pliska, Suzanne & Joe Bryant.

Table discussions on the meaning of Grace Church with Sarah Hart, Jeremiah & Joseph Hetzel (front), Margo Keele,

Luz Quinones & Carolyn Ayres (center).

Diane & Wayne Taylor Caleb & Alan Garri.

“AND THERE WAS LIGHT” ~ by Wayne Taylor

Sitting in church last Sunday, I was amazed with the sun light coming through the stained

glass windows and reflecting off the white walls. There were literally rainbows

moving around as the cloud cover would obscure and deflect the light beams.

God’s presence at Grace is even more apparent with the oxidized, yellowed,

and faded 30+ year old plexiglass protective covers removed.

The stained glass window project is the first of several renovation

projects at Grace as part of the “Honoring the Past, Enhancing the

Present, Securing the Future” capital campaign.

The 28 plexiglass covers were removed several weeks ago and sent to a

Tampa glass company to serve as templates for new tempered glass

window covers. The new covers will be 1/4 inch thick glass, and will

include small air vents to prevent moisture build up between the covers

and the stained glass windows. The window wood frames are now being

repaired in preparation for the installation of the new tempered glass

covers.

A recent inspection by a representative from Willet Hauser, original

fabricator of several of our windows, indicated the stained glass windows

are in good shape considering their age. They may only require some

routine maintenance to secure their integrity and beauty for decades to

come.

Hopefully, with favorable weather, the project should be completed

within the next 6 to 8 weeks.

Children’s Ministries ~ by Buff Moring

We are having so much fun in Children’s Church! We’ve had a great time with the

crèche, tasted a mustard seed, wrestled with angels, enjoyed the community

garden area, shared promises with God, had flashlight races, and many other

hands-on activities. You also will be able to enjoy some of their artwork in

the upcoming Lenten Devotional book.

We follow the lectionary, so that your children are hearing the same

Gospel you are each week. Perhaps knowing what they are hearing and

learning will help with those ‘teachable moments’ that come up

throughout the week! Currently we’re also talking about being grateful for

the people over the years who have worked to build up our church, and giving

thanks to God for how it all has come about.

We could use a few people who are comfortable texting to serve as

last minute back-up adults in the classroom and/or nursery. You

would be put on a calendar (sent monthly) as a third-option in

case the folks who are previously scheduled get sick or have

some other emergency. If you are available for this

opportunity please email buff@graceocala.org and let me

know of any scheduling preferences, etc.

In the Nursery we are, unfortunately, saying

“God speed” to Cairn as she pursues her

nursing career, and Erika as she and her husband

welcome their first child. We currently are hiring

qualified people to restaff this ministry – if you know

someone who is interested, please have them send their resume to info@graceocala.org.

Fr. Jonathan watches as the team of tree planters

carefully set the new Cathedral Oak into place.

Grace Episcopal Church Annual Report ~ by Dave Rubin

On Sunday, January 12th, 2013, between the Services, Father Jonathan presented the 2013 Annual Report and supervised the election of 4 new

Vestrymen. Copies of the Report are available in the church office, but the highlights include:

The impact our 2 Deacons have made on worship at Grace;

The challenges experienced with our buildings and grounds, leading to the Capital Campaign;

The continued success of the VPK;

A 7.5% increase in pledge and plate income; and

A profit for the year of over $25,000.

The new Vestrymen were elected by acclamation, and the outgoing Vestrymen were honored for their service. Father Jonathan was also

honored for his efforts in the continued success of Grace Episcopal Church of Ocala.

Meet the New Vestry Members

Joe Bryant

Karen Kudia Greg Harrell

Jeremiah Hetzel

New Vestry Member Installation.

Thank You for Another Successful Year for the VPK ~ by Shirley Webb, Director

Early Enrollment for the 2014-2015 School Year at Grace

Episcopal VPK began February 3rd with 26 children’s

names on our Pre-Registration List! We are confident

that the last six openings will be filled before school

ends in May and we will have begun a Wait List.

For the third year, our Kindergarten Readiness Rate

was excellent! This is determined by scores our

former students make on state assessments done the first

weeks of their Kindergarten experience in the public school.

Our teachers are preparing them well!

This little school continues to thrive thanks to you, a supportive

congregation. Please pray that this outreach ministry of Grace Episcopal Church will bless even more

families and shepherd them into a growing faith in Jesus.

Jackie Blasucci, Hank & Sharyn Pliska

Frank Blasucci & Dave Rubin

Donna Shaffer, Mary Ackley & Lila McKean

Fun, Fellowship & Finger Food

January 15th saw a social evening as members of Grace got together to

share “New Year’s Resolutions” and light refreshments. We resolved

such things as getting more exercise, building a new house, saving

more money, learning a second language and everything in between.

Look for more of these informal, relaxing get-togethers in the future!

Grace Members at the MLK Day Parade!

January 20th was a briskly cool but sunny day as Ocala celebrated

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with the annual parade. Grace Episcopal

Church members and their friends gathered at the Square downtown

to participate in the festivities.

Barbara Trow, Patti Gilman, Becky Wolf, Nate Gilman, Chester Trow, Daisy Kendrick, Ann

Anderson, Rich Lytle, Dr. Steve Gilman, Christie Kay, & Lisa Hanratty.

Lisa Hanratty, Patti Gilman, Christie Kay, Dr. Steve Gilman, Nate Gilman, Becky Wolf, Chester Trow

Roy Rolle, Ellen Pantazis & Deacon Mary Delancey.

Renewal of Marriage Vows ~ February 16th

Wine, Cheese

& Love

Songs

February 15th

Heather & Jeremiah Hetzel, Sarah & Michael Hart.

Andy Rose

& Helen Grimes

Lila & Clark McKean

Chester & Barbara Trow

Dave & Janie Rubin

Bill Mansfield

& Mary Naughton

ECW Elects New Officers

The installation of ECW Officers took place January 5th at the 9:45 Service. Joan Canzoneri, Secretary, Annette

Holland, Treasurer, Elaine Heitman, President, Fr. Jonathan, and Ann Anderson, Vice President.

The Episcopal Churchwomen (ECW) meet the second Thursday of each month at 12 noon. The February meeting, held on the 13 th featured

guest speaker Barbara Trow, chairperson of the Capital Campaign Committee. ECW also sponsors two large events each year, the November

Holiday Bazaar and the March Celebration of Our Greatest Generation with a Birthday Party.

This year’s Bazaar netted $6,000. The membership has appointed a committee to explore agencies within Marion County that serve the needs

of women and children. A large portion of the Bazaar’s proceeds will be shared with these agencies. Another portion will be set aside for the

needs of Grace as they arise. The members of ECW wish to say thank you to everyone who made the Bazaar possible with donations, help

setting up and taking down, cooking, contributing baked goods, and everyone who came to shop. It is not too soon to begin collecting

donations for next Fall’s Bazaar. Remember us when you do your spring cleaning and organizing of your home, closets, attic or garage.

The Birthday Party is to be held March 8th at 2 p.m. in the Parish House. This celebration honors all members of Grace Episcopal Church age

80 and above which is everyone born in 1934 or before. Special invitations will be sent out and included in Sunday bulletins. This event is a

multi-generational family affair and all members of Grace are welcome to attend. There will be a delicious buffet featuring the ECW’s

signature homemade cakes, music and the sharing of stories from our honored guests.

Four generations of Lynda Peek’s family attended last year’s Birthday Celebration of

Our Greatest Generation.

Fr. Jonathan acts as EmCee for the festivities. Here he shares a laugh with some of our guests.

Expressions of Grief ~ by Don Hires

When we lose a loved one, our life becomes an endless series of inner emotions. We experience some feelings we never had before, and we

question "Where did that come from?" When asked "How are you doing?" we don't know how to reply, and wind up using words like "fine

and "o.k." The search to find meaning in what we are feeling sometimes eludes us. Keep in mind, however, that there is not a right or wrong

way to grieve. There is only your way, but there are positive ways to express unspoken feelings that lead toward hope and healing.

In our continuing partnership with Hospice of Marion County and Munroe Regional's Prestige 55, Grace Episcopal Church will be presenting

a four part series of experiential workshops that might change the way you see, feel, and express your grief. All workshops are free, and you

can sign up for one or all four.

Workshop 1 is Paint Your Grief, and will be presented on Thursday, April 17th from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Grief has a way of

coloring our world. Pick up a brush and lay it on paper. You may be surprised at what you see. This workshop is not

about artistic talent, but about seeing your feelings through color.

Workshop 2 is all about Facing Your Grief, and will be presented on Thursday, May 1st from 2:00-5:00 p.m.

We all put on a mask in our daily interactions, and when asked how we are doing, our answers most often

mask our real feelings. In this session you will create a mask to reflect your honest inner emotions.

Workshop 3 is Write Your Grief, and will be held on Thursday, May 15th from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Sometimes words, either

our own or those of great writers, resonate with loss. Using the journaling technique, which is more than just words,

you will learn how to use a variety of media to express your deepest emotions.

Workshop 4 is Sound Your Grief. It will be presented on Thursday, May 29th from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Music hits the

right chord to express any emotions, or it reminds us of times past. Relax to the soothing sounds of a harp, and

then create your own music. This is all about creating your own sound; your own rhythm of life.

All workshops will be held in Grace Hall. For more information contact Don Hires or Deacon Mary Delancey.

Hospice Caregiver Luncheon

A Caregiver’s Luncheon was held January 23rd in the Parish House, co-sponsored by Grace Episcopal Church and Hospice of Marion County.

Music was provided by Josh Head and Bob Cubbage and the luncheon lovingly prepared for our guests by the Grace Kitchen Angels.

Prayers of Confession ~ by Rev. Mary Delancey, a Daughter of the King

He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion. (Proverbs 28:13)

We all know we sin but sin is not something we are very comfortable talking about or thinking about. It is often something we are not even

comfortable praying about. But when the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray, the prayer He taught included this: “Forgive us our

sins…”

Sin separates us from God when that sin is unconfessed and unrepented. One description of sin and the power of confession is that sin is a

trail of breadcrumbs that we leave behind as we walk through life. Confession is like

following that breadcrumb trail, picking up the pieces and throwing them away, on our

way back to God. Repentance is our promise that we’ll leave no more bread crumbs.

Confession requires us to be completely honest with ourselves. Our sins are rarely big and

dramatic. They are most often small and wholly ordinary patterns of actions – those

breadcrumbs that lead us away from God. It can be difficult for us to see these patterns

and we may need to ask God to reveal them to us.

More than saying we’re sorry, true repentance is a change of mind and heart. Because we

are human, leaving no more breadcrumbs is hard – really, really hard. We just can’t do it

on our own, we can’t do it through force of will. And that’s a good thing. We come to

realize just how much we need God. True repentance, permanent change, is His gift.

Through prayers of confession we can ask for this gift and open ourselves up to receiving it.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)

Beloved of Grace,

Each Lent is an opportunity: an opportunity for reflection and introspection with Jesus about the state of our

spiritual lives. We get to ask God, “am I aligned with you? Am I heading in your direction? What do you think

about the things I'm doing, saying, and thinking?”

As a part of that discussion I'm inviting you to our Lenten series, "Surprised

by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection and the Mission of the

Church". It has been written by one of my favorite authors, N.T. Wright

and we'll be tackling the Biblical question of what happens after we die and

examine why most of us get it wrong.

Along the way, we'll discover that we do not “go to” heaven but are

resurrected and heaven comes down to Earth--a difference that makes all of the difference to how we live

on Earth. We'll talk about Heaven, Hell, and what salvation is and why it matters so much.

I am excited by this series as a wonderful preparation for our celebration of Easter and I sincerely hope

you make time to add this class to your Lenten disciplines. It will be fun, engaging and a blessing our

life with Christ. Please join us!

Yours on the journey towards Him who loves us,

Fr. Jonathan+

BIBLE STUDY EXODUS: 1-12 Confronting the Exploiters

~ by Ruth Kraan, Daughters of the King

A Bible study of Exodus chapters 1-12 will be held starting Wednesday, April 30th at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish House and will run for 4 weeks.

The study will be guided by a program called Confronting the Exploiters that will explore

issues facing our society today such as domestic violence, human trafficking, prostitution, and

child abuse.

“The story of the exodus is a reminder that God hears and responds to the cries of the

oppressed. It is particularly relevant to those who long to see God’s deliverance from

oppression and are called to advocate on behalf of the exploited and at risk.”

From Confronting the Exploiters.

Supper of simple soup will be provided starting at 5:30 p.m. and the study will begin from

6 p.m. until 7:15 p.m.

This is a study that will touch on adult issues and may not be suitable for anyone under the age of 13. To register or for additional

information about this Bible study please contact Ruth Kraan by calling 693-4924 or mkraan@cfl.rr.com

This is the opening verse of Hymn 150, a Lenten Hymn. Lent. The season in the Christian calendar marking the Forty Days and Nights that

Jesus spent in the wilderness, praying and fasting, knowing that the time for His death and resurrection was approaching. We are called to

observe Lent though in less severe a fashion. Our fasting may take the form of serving simpler foods at mealtimes, often reflected in “giving

up” for Lent, something otherwise deemed indulgent - sweets for example. But it isn’t the act of doing without a treat until Easter when we

feel justified looting the children’s baskets of chocolate rabbits and jelly beans. Setting aside a particular indulgence acts more as a reminder

to us that Jesus spent these 40 days and nights fasting and praying, not for just Himself, but for us all. He came to earth in the first place to

save us and that by His Grace we would overcome every evil. The hymnist continues the story:

Should we feel saddened, knowing what’s coming next? Shouldn’t we become angry even, give up all pleasures at the injustice of the

Crucifixion? And what about all the world’s evil? What if Satan shows up for us next! Oh, Lord hear our plea! Yet the story as we know did

not end there. All was not lost at the tomb. Joy and salvation shall be ours.

We can keep a Good Lent for these 40 days by spending time contemplating those things our Lord has done for us. Review the words of the

hymn. Pray for the peace and joy the Easter gift promises. There will be Lenten devotional booklets, Mite boxes, the Lenten series “Surprised

by Hope”, Simple Soup dinners, Bible study groups, and a Quiet Day as aids for us to reach that goal.

Should not we thy sorrow shareand

from worldly joys abstain,fasting

with unceasing prayer,strong with

thee to suffer pain?

Then if Satan on us press,

Jesus Savior, hear our call!

Victor in the wilderness,

Grant we may not faint or fall!

So shall we have peace divine:

Holier gladness ours shall be;

Round us too, shall angels shine,

Such as ministered to thee.

Keep, O keep us, Savior dear,

Ever constant by thy side;

That we thee may appear

At the eternal Eastertide.

~ by Janie Rubin

Forty Days and forty nights

Thou wast fasting in the wild;

Forty days and forty nights

Tempted, and yet undefiled.

Blessed by a Growing Church Family ~ by Josh Head

There are certainly changes taking place on campus these days! There are the physical changes of our renovating the stained glass windows

and adding things like the baby grand to our worship space. There are spiritual changes as

God draws us to Himself. And there are social changes as well! I am so excited that we are

growing in all of these ways.

Ever since first coming to Grace, people have told me that this church feels like a family.

As we have continued to worship and do life together, I have seen that vision take root. It's

such a blessing to witness some truly meaningful interactions here at Grace. We are so

blessed to be a part of an active, multi-generational congregation. I think we can each learn

so much from each other, no matter where we're originally from or how old we are.

With this in mind, we've been planning some great events to give us

more opportunities to interact outside of Sunday morning. I would

strongly encourage you to join us for the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper/Talent

Show, especially if you have a talent you can share! That night is sure to be a blast.

Mardi Gras! ~ by Janie Rubin

(also known as Carnival, Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday)

Regardless of what you call the day, the date is March 4th, so mark

your calendars! As the name implies, there is celebration involved and

plenty of fun and food, laughter and hilarity. This is the last day before

the Lenten Season begins. Historically in many cultures throughout

the Christian world, it was a time for cleaning out the cupboards and

pantries of rich, fattening foods, making way for a simpler fare

associated with the fasting period of Lent. Sugar, flour, butter and

eggs needed to be used up creating

one last feast, and so pancakes

seemed to be a good way to do that.

This is why in many churches today

a Pancake Supper is held on the day

before Ash Wednesday. And because

the pantries were “shriven” or

cleaned out of these rich and

tempting goodies - hence the name,

Shrove Tuesday!

At Grace Episcopal Church our

Pancake Supper will be held on that date at

6:00 p.m. Bring your entire family to celebrate

and enjoy delicious pancakes and all the trimmings.

This year it has been decided to add another festive element to the

celebration. A talent show! Do you sing, dance, tell jokes, perform

magic tricks, play an instrument, or have another talent you’d like to

share with us? Contact Josh Head by calling the church office (352)

622– 7881 or send him an E mail at josh@graceocala.org to let him

know so that you may be included in the program.

Bishop Brewer to Visit April 27th

Bishop Gregory Brewer will be coming to Grace Episcopal Church

on Sunday, April 27th for the sacraments of Confirmation and

Baptism. Confirmation classes begin on Sunday, March 9th, at 12

noon and will be held in Grace Hall. The schedule for confirmation

classes is: March 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, April 5th and 13th.

All persons desiring to be Confirmed, Reaffirmed or Received into

the Episcopal Church should contact Fr. Jonathan prior to these

dates to be enrolled in the classes. Those wishing to be baptized or

to have children baptized may also see Fr. Jonathan for details.

Offering Thanks with the Gift of Easter Lilies

During the Season of Lent, floral arrangements are not used on the altar. But on Easter, the Glory of the

Resurrection is when the church celebrates the most amazing miracle ever. The music and floral

offerings are at their most beautiful on Easter Day. Members of the congregation may complete forms

found in the rear of the church or by contacting the church office to make a gift of Thanksgiving or a

Memorial by purchasing Easter Lilies and floral arrangements which will decorate the church during

the Easter Season.

Floral arrangements may be purchased throughout the year other than during Advent and Lent. The

gift of altar flowers as a Memorial to a loved one or as a Thanksgiving for a special blessing in your

life may also be arranged by inquiring at the church office for dates available as well as the cost. You

may also contact the Flower Guild directly by calling Carolyn Ayres at 352-629-1148. Flower

arrangement dates are available for most of the Sundays after Easter.

The True Weapons of Peacemaking ~ The Peacemaker Team

Never enter a conflict unarmed. But choose your weapons wisely, and as God intended.

Don't Drop Your Weapons!

Paul also understood that God has given us divine weapons to use in our quest for peace. These weapons include Scripture, prayer, truth,

righteousness, the gospel, faith, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control (Eph. 6:10-18; Gal.

5:22-23). To many people, these resources and qualities seem feeble and useless when dealing with "real" problems. Yet these are the very

weapons Jesus used to defeat Satan and to conquer the world (e.g., Matt. 4:1-11; 11:28-30; John 14:15-17). Since Jesus chose to use these

weapons instead of resorting to worldly weapons, we should do the same.

Taken from The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict

by Ken Sande, Updated Edition (Grand Rapids, Baker Books, 2003) p. 248.

Food for Thought

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Lunch with the Rector

Father Jonathan enjoys having

fellowship with Grace’s

parishioners by meeting them for

lunch at a local restaurant. If you

would like to get to know your

priest better, call the church office

at (352) 622-7881 to schedule a

lunch date.

Andrew Struhar Concert in March

Andrew Struhar (Grace Episcopal Church's adopted musician) will

present a recital on Thursday, March 13th in the Parish House at

7:00 p.m. that will include an exciting, entertaining, and uplifting

conglomeration of German Lied, French Melodie, American Art

Song, Italian Arias, Musical Theatre Selections, and Spiritual

Songs from notable composers such as R. Strauss, Verdi, Puccini,

Mozart, Barber, Duparc, and Wolf. He will be joined by Elisabeth

Bjork, an established professional accompanist and piano

performance student of James Madison University.

New Photo Directory Being Planned ~ by Eleanor Simons

Fr. Jonathan says a photo directory “is a spiritual tool that helps us stay in contact with each other as we learn to put names with faces.”

There are many new faces at Grace and that is why a new photo directory is now in the planning stages. This directory is going to be done

here at Grace Episcopal Church in-house (perhaps I should say in-church) by volunteers and staff.

This means that your family photo will be taken in Grace Hall once again, but there will be no sales

people involved. Your family photo will be used only for the photo directory.

You will be asked to sign up for a time to have your photo taken. There will be sign up sheets

available at church in early May. Photos will be taken in late May and early June. The photo

sessions will be on Sunday morning. You can schedule a time before or after church. We are trying

to make this easy and convenient, fast and painless. All you have to do is sign up for a time and

then smile. We hope to have a new photo directory with everyone included.

Honoring the Past, Enhancing the Present, Securing the Future

Sunday Worship ~ 7:30 A.M., Rite 1; 8:45 A.M., Sunday School; 9:45 A.M., Rite 2 Wednesday ~ 12:00 Noon, Healing Service

Office Hours ~ Monday through Thursday, 9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.; Friday - closed Telephone: 622-7881; E Mail: info@graceocala.org

1968

With love and caring by those who came before us, we are

able to carry their legacy forward to hand off to the loving

care of the next generation. Grace Episcopal Church, the

oldest church building in our Diocese, has weathered

history well, changing now and then but always

maintaining it’s beauty to the Glory of God and it’s mission

as a Christ centered community of faith ministering in the

power of the Holy Spirit.