Please Pray For… Parishioners… Patti, Michael, Richard, Joyce, Bette, Tina, Lisa, Lorna, Stephanie, Tom, Charles, Barbara, Nora Lee Family and friends… Pepper, Cathy, Stephen, Marian, Josiah, Barbara, Fielding, Jim, Eric, Ginna, Rose, Eleanor, Paul, Ruth, Peter, Tim, Loretta Requiescat in Pace … Cindy Long, Molly Griffith and all those killed in acts of terror and war around the world. Those serving in Afghanistan, Iraq or Syria and all others at risk: Pray for healing for US troops wounded as casualties of war and their caregivers. Others who are overseas serving the Church or our nation, or studying, including Lit and Mary Carol Tazewell, Andrew Boyd and Audra Kreger, Virginia Robinson, the Pattarini family, Evan and Kim Cannell, Karen and Eric Coulson, Christopher Corlett. Those in assisted living: Jorge, Joan, Clare, Tom, Fr. Jack, Kathleen, Audrey, Jim, Dabney, Dorothy, Margaret, Lew, Rose, Vi, Muriel Those travelling: Dorothy Daniel, Anne Caputo, Lucy-Lee and Jean Reed, Alison Campbell, Mary Hix, Nancy and Evan Robinson The Anglican Prayer Cycle: Pray for The Church of () and The Most Revd Nicholas Okoh Metropolitan & of all Nigeria & Bishop of Abuja The Diocese of Virginia Prayer Cycle: St. Alban’s, Annandale; St. John’s, Arlington Grace Episcopal Church Prayer Cycle: Cindy Diehl, Vestry chair of the Pastoral Care Program, and the volunteers who make pastoral calls, deliver flowers and write cards; and prepare and deliver food and provide transportation to those recuperating from surgery, illnesses and accidents and to families with new babies. Those with birthdays this week: 24 Jonathan Doelp, Lew Michael, Karen Wires 25 Fabian Alvarenga, Judy Willard 26 Edward Arthur 27 Jean Hawes 28 Paul Bellantoni, Rebecca Funes 29 Margaret Hillsman, Erin White 30 Sara Dubsky, Theresa Lewallen Contact the Parish Office with your prayer requests or submit them on the website at: https://www.gracealex.org/worship/personal-worship/. Requests will be removed after 4 weeks unless renewed. Today Flowers on the Altar The flowers on the Altar today are given to the glory of God and by Paul and Lisa Bellantoni in thanksgiving for their 30 years of marriage. Parish News Quiet Eucharist Please join us for a quiet service on Tuesday, June 26 in the Narthex at 7 p.m. This short service is followed discussion and sharing. If you loved SSJE or simply seek a contemplative worship service, this is for you.

Birthdays and Anniversaries Would you like to see your birthday or anniversary listed in the bulletin? Be sure to notify the office so that we can make sure we have it in our records. Email [email protected] or call us at 703.549.1980. Flowers for the Altar Each week the Altar Guild creates a lovely display for our altar. We rely upon donations to purchase the flowers. Up to three families can donate on any given Sunday. It is only $40 per week. You can pay by check or using Tithe.ly. Be sure to email the office ([email protected]) or complete the form on the Grace website (under Stewardship). Alexandria’s Birthday Celebration How about joining other members of Grace for Alexandria’s Birthday Celebration on Saturday, July 7? We will begin gathering at 6:00 p.m. in the grassy section of the park as we celebrate the 242nd birthday of the USA and the 269th birthday of the City of Alexandria, featuring entertainment, cannon salute during the 1812 Overture, food and beverage sales, and grand finale fireworks at 9:30. The program begins at 7 p.m. There is plenty of room for the kids to run and play if you come early. Bring a picnic dinner, blanket and plenty of water. In addition, there will be food trucks. Email Julie Rodriguez at [email protected] or [email protected] with questions, approximate location of gathering or to RSVP. Julie is arriving early to hold spots. Haiti Micah Annual Campaign Held Over Through July! We are extending the campaign and we hope you will consider supporting this important mission. Haiti Micah provides food and education programs to 525 children in Mirebalais. A donation of $365.00 supports one child for one year. Any contributions you can make will have a significant impact. If you would like to donate, make your check out to Grace Church referencing the ‘Haiti Micah Project,’ either in the memo line of your check or on your donation envelope. For questions, please contact Jennifer Pease at [email protected] or by phone at (703) 671-8416. Education for Ministry Program The Education for Ministry program is now accepting enrollments for the next program year (September 10, 2018 - May 20, 2018). This adult education program meets weekly on Monday evenings at Grace and provides an opportunity for lay fellowship and learning. More information is available on the website. Please contact Julia McClung at 571.242.7080 or [email protected] if interested. Upcoming Events Shrine Mont 2018: One Grace Fellowship of Love Sept. 7-9 Thank you to those who have already volunteered to help, and to those who are still willing and anxious to volunteer!! Please contact Nancy and/or Evan Robinson at 703.812.0292 or “[email protected].” Watch for registration starting in early July! Last week of Registration for Vacation Bible School Register today for a fast-paced, water-filled weekend during the Wacky World of Water VBS, July 27-29. Grace will host Friday evening and Saturday and Immanuel On-The-Hill will host the picnic, family worship and water play on Sunday afternoon. Full details can be found in the Wednesday RoundUp or you can register through Eventbrite. Search Wacky World of Water in the search tab and you will be taken to the registration page. In Our Community Emergency Contact Information Are you on your own in this area? Please consider giving Emergency Contact information to the Parish Office to keep with your member information.

Calendar for June 24-30 Sunday Fifth Sunday After Pentecost 7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9:00 a.m. La Gracia 10:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist 11:30 a.m. Keyser Lay Committee Meeting (St. Luke) 5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist Monday Brown Bag All Week 1:00 p.m. Food Pantry open (until 3:00 p.m.) 6:00 p.m. Koss Discernment (Library) Tuesday Nativity of St. John the Baptist (tr) 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 1:00 p.m. Food Pantry open (until 3:00 p.m.) 6:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayers 7:00 p.m. Quiet Service (Narthex) 7:00 p.m. Outreach Meeting (St. Mark) Wednesday St. Peter and St. Paul (tr) 7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist 6:00 p.m. La Gracia Evening Prayer (Nave) 7:00 p.m. AA (St. Luke) 8:00 p.m. AA/Alanon (Auditorium and St. Luke) Thursday Irenaeus, 202 12:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist Friday 6:30 p.m. Food Pantry open (until 7:30) 8:30 p.m. AA (Auditorium and St. Luke) Saturday 9:00 a.m. Altar Guild 11:00 a.m. Cindy Long Memorial Service (Christ Church)