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Ascension Sunday
GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
WEEKLY UPDATE: 5.14.10
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| PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS |
The people of Haiti, Chile and China,
James, Renee Polychronis, Janet, Sister Maureen Maloney, C.S.J., Doug Doller, Donna Weber, Elizabeth, Kyle Millian, Joseph Orfino, Elizabeth Ernst Sydor, Eve, Alasdair Loudon, Hector Lombardi, Jack Seeman, Lisa Hill Byrne, Susan, Bob Barrows, Kitty S., Charles Drumm, Riley Saper, Shelby Saper, Laura Elmore, Gloria Clark, Ray Mac Kenzie, Lorraine
FLOWER MEMORIALS Welles Remy Crowther, George Bishop, Nicholas Andrew Rodgers, Jeanette Ross Hopper, Mary & Gaetano Gambetti, Charlotte Gustav Ohlweiler
This list is refreshed monthly please call the office to add a name, or to request that a name be carried forward. There is a book in the narthex where -- before the service begins -- you may add names to be read during the Prayers of the People for the day |
COLLECT OF THE DAY
Almighty God, whose blessed Son our Savior Jesus Christ ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things: Mercifully give us faith to perceive that, according to his promise, he abides with his Church on earth, even to the end of the ages; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen
CLICK HERE to visit the Episcopal Church's weekly Bible study website. You'll find all the readings along with background and commentary, and there's an opportunity to add your own comments as well. |
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Grace: A Permanent Climate of Divine Kindness
Grace is one of the most majestic words in theology. It suggests the sublime spontaneity of the divine which no theory or category could ever capture. Grace has its own elegance. It is above the mechanics of agenda or operation. No one can set limits to the flow of grace. Its presence and force remain unmeasurable and unpredictable. Grace also suggests how fluent and seamless the divine presence is. There are no compartments, corners or breakages imaginable in the flow of grace. Grace is the permanent climate of divine kindness. It suggests a compassion and understanding for all the ambivalent and contradictory dimensions of the human experience and pain. This climate of kindness nurtures the sore landscape of the human heart and urges torn ground to heal and become fecund. Grace is the perennial infusion of springtime into the winter of bleakness."
Beauty: The Invisible Embrace John O'Donohue
Another link to check out: Spiritual Literacy Blog
From the introduction to the site: "Spiritual literacy is the ability to read the signs written in the texts of our own experiences. Whether viewed as a gift from God or a skill to be cultivated, this facility enables us to discern and decipher a world full of meaning. Spiritual literacy is practiced in all the world's wisdom traditions. Medieval Catholic monks called it "reading the book of the world." The Spiritual Literacy Blog is our attempt to read the book of the world as revealed through articles and images available on the Internet. " |
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THIS WEEK
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SUNDAY, MAY 16
CYSM Yard Sale
8/9:30/11:00am Holy Eucharist
10:10am PARISH FORUM: Spirituality and Scripture (Fr. Gressle)
3:00pm Amazing Grace Circus
TUESDAY, MAY 18
10:00am Staff Meeting (Patterson Hall)
3:30pm Amazing Grace Circus
7:00pm Boy Scouts
7:30pm Vestry Meeting
8:00pm Choir
WEDNESDAY, MAY 19
3:30pm Amazing Grace Circus
FRIDAY, MAY 21
4:00pm Cub Scouts (Memorial Hall)
SUNDAY, MAY 23
8/9:30/11:00am Holy Eucharist
10:10am PARISH FORUM: Ministry (Mtr. Emily)
CYSM "Oatmeal Bar" Breakfast 12:00pm Meeting for adults who would like to be confirmed/received on June 6
3:00pm Amazing Grace Circus
6:30pm Senior Youth Group
7:00pm Rockland Conservatory of Music Concert
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WELCOME TO: Guest organist Mark Peterson, who is filling in for Robert Barrows again this week. Mark came to New York in 1994 to assume the position of Assistant Organist and Music Department Administrator at Trinity Church, Wall Street. He subsequently enjoyed interim positions at the Church of St. James the Less in Scarsdale, St. Bartholomew's, White Plains, and finally, Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims, Brooklyn Heights, New York. From 2003 through 2009 is was the Director of Music and Organist for St. Paul's Church, Carroll Gardens, a historic Anglo-Catholic church in Brooklyn. Educated at Iowa State University and St.Olaf College, Mark did graduate work at Cambridge University. Mark is a composer and contributor to the Episcopal hymnal supplement, Wonder, Love and Praise, and also a carillonneur, and choral clinician. |
CONFIRMATION REDUX AN ALL-PARISH REFRESHER COURSE
CONTINUES AT PARISH FORUM SUNDAY - 10:10 to 10:50am This morning, Fr. Gressle gives an introduction to Anglican Spirituality & Scripture
Series concludes next week with a presentation on Ministry.
Whether one was confirmed 50 years ago or 5 years ago or is just now considering joining the Episcopal Church - each of us needs to review the basics from time to time. Come join in with others in the parish community as we prepare to corporately renew our Baptismal Covenant during the Bishop's visit to Grace Church on June 6. All are invited and encouraged to attend! If you wish to be baptized, confirmed, received, or to reaffirm your vows, please contact the clergy to let them know of your interest. There will be a brief meeting after the 11:00am service on May 23, and rehearsal for the service on Wednesday, May 26 from 7-8:00pm. |
IT'S HERE!! OUR ANNUAL CYSM YARD SALE
SUNDAY, MAY 16 FROM 11:00am to 3:00pm - Rain or Shine
Got good "stuff" to contribute? Drop off Friday from 10:00am to 1:00pm (look for Vicky Hertz near Rectory garage) or Sunday beginning at 9:30am - NO COMPUTERS OR MONITORS PLEASE
On Sunday, Come and "rummage" through our great stuff -- you'll find bargains galore!
ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT CHURCH YOUTH SERVICE MISSION TRIP TO NICARAGUA
Questions? Donations? Call Vickie Hertz at 353 9147 |
AIDS WALK NEW YORK
Episcopal Response to AIDS invites you to join fellow Episcopalians and others supporting its participation in AIDS Walk New York. Sunday, May 16, inside 72nd & 5th Avenue entrance to Central Park in Manhattan - activities begin at 8:00am with a free continental breakfast, pre-walk Eucharist, etc. 10K walk begins at 9:45am. To register to walk/make a donation: go to www.erany.org and select "Episcopal Response to AIDS - 7881," or call 212-807-9255 |
| CYSM BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
Senior youth group participants in the CYSM trip to Nicaragua will soon be holding two fundraising breakfasts. The first will be an "oatmeal bar" that will be available during the Parish Forum time 10:10 - 10:50am) on Sunday, May 23. For $5 you can get a yummy bowl of oatmeal with a wide variety of toppings including fresh fruit, raisins, chocolate chips, etc. On Sunday, June 20, Father's Day, we will hold our second breakfast, with a menu that will feature pancakes and bacon. There will be two seatings, one after the 8:00 service and one after the 10:00 service (summer service schedule begins June 20.) |
EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN'S ANNUAL SPRING LUNCHEON
Monday, May 17 at St. John's Church in New City
Everyone is welcome to attend this annual luncheon which begins with a business meeting at 10:30am followed by Holy Eucharist at 11:15am and a luncheon ($4) at noon. The celebrant will be The Rev. William Dearman, and The Rev. Claire Lofgren (St. Paul's, Spring Valley) will be the speaker. To reserve a place, please call Emily Bollman by May 13 (638-0543) |
REMINDER - CONFIRMATION TACO "BANQUET"
Wednesday, May 26 from 6-8:00 pm will be the last class, end of year "banquet" and rehearsal for the confirmation service itself. This class is for all Confirmands, Mentors, Parents (at least one parent/adult guardian for each confirmand must attend) and families of mentors and confirmands (brothers and sisters are most welcome on this night!). Please note the time - 6-8:00pm and the place - Memorial Hall. We'll have dinner and games so please call the office and let us know how many people you will bring and if you have any special dietary needs.
A NOTE TO ADULTS CONSIDERING CONFIRMATION, RECEPTION OR REAFFIRMATION IN THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
If you wish to be baptized, confirmed, received, or to reaffirm your vows, please contact the clergy to let them know of your interest and they will be happy to talk with you about these steps which take place at the Bishop's visit once each year. There will be a rehearsal for the service on Wednesday, May 26 from 7-8:00pm. |
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SHAKESPEARE'S SHREW SELLING SWIFTLY
It's the traditional story of the father favoring his younger daughter, who is "sweeter than perfume", over his older daughter who is mean-spirited and possesses a scolding tongue. In fact, any man who would marry her would be considered a fool and to be "married to hell". You too can watch the antics unfold at the Sunday, June 27th, 6:00pm, performance of the The Taming of the Shrew, but you should act quickly. Over half of our 50 reserved tickets have been sold already to our Gracechurch family and friends. Contact Barbara Cross during coffee hour, call her (358-4599) or send an e-mail to babcross@aol.com . You may also call the church office to reserve (358-1297. ext. 10) but don't forget to write a check ($32 per ticket) to Grace Episcopal Church (note Shakespeare on memo line), hand it in or mail to the church office. So mark your calendars and make a date for an evening of fun! Barbara Cross |
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"If you don't find God in the very next person you meet, it is a waste of time looking for him further."
- Mahatma Gandhi |
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| GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH.130 First Avenue.Nyack.New York.10960.845-358-1297
The Reverend Richard L. Gressle, Rector
The Reverend Emily Sieracki, Assistant to the Rector
Robert Barrows, Organist & Choirmaster
www.gracechurchnyack.org | |
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