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Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost (10/9/11)
GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
WEEKLY UPDATE: October 7, 2011 |
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
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Janet, J Charles Drumm, Thomas Humeston, Bob and Donna Weber, Yasso Herath, Peter Lubeck, Catherine Lubeck, Al Lalli, Fred Hudson, Roberta Mathsen, Dave, Eloise, Raymond, Bill Owen, Julia Lochner, Julia Marason, Tasha, Jill F, Jim McClure, Pat Decker, Dolores Lentz, Peggy Lehrecke, Sue Lindsay, Jo Ann Winter, Barbara Harris, Vera Collins, Deborah Federico, James Buckout
Congratulations to Holly Nicole Marraccino, who will be baptized at the 9:30am service on Sunday, October 9, and to Chloe June Adormo, who will be baptized at the 11:00am service.
The prayer 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.
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COLLECT OF THE DAY
Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. |
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You know that God is everywhere, which is a great truth; wherever God dwells there is heaven, and you may feel sure that all which is glorious is near His Majesty.
Remember what St Augustine tells us-I think it comes form his Meditations; how he sought God in many places and at last found the Almighty within himself. Do you consider it of slight importance for a soul given to wandering thoughts to realize this truth and to see that it has no need to go to heaven in order to speak to the eternal Father or to enjoy his company? Nor is it requisite to raise the voice to address him, for he hears every whisper, however low.
Teresa of Avila, quoted in The Joy of the Saints: Spiritual Readings throughout the Year, edited by Robert Llewelyn (Templegate, 1988).
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Are you on the service ministry schedule this weekend? CLICK HERE to find out.
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| SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7
11:00am Requiem for Jane Colgan
4:00pm Malone/Van Slooten wedding rehearsal
6:00pm JYG Nightwatch
(continues on reverse)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8
10:00am Midnight Run (Memorial Hall)
10:30am AGC! Sensory Circus (Memorial Hall)
11:00am Malone/Van Slooten wedding
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9
8:00am Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
9:30am Family Service (baptism), followed by Church School classes
10:10am Parish Forum:
11:00am Holy Eucharist (baptism)
2:30pm Amazing Grace Circus rehearsal (Memorial Hall)
6:30pm French Creole Mass
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10
Columbus Day - Grace Church Office is Closed
7:00pm Enquirers Class (Patterson Hall)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12
7:00pm Diocese of New York - "Walkabout" to meet Candidates for Bishop
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13
7:00am Men's Prayer Breakfast (Patterson Hall)
7:30pm Adult Spiritual Formation Commission (Patterson Hall)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15
9:00am - 2:00pm Celebrating 150 Years of Grace - Blessings of Grace
4:00pm Private Baptism (Memorial Garden)
8:00pm Matthew Baier & Friends Concert
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16
8:00/9:30/11:00am Holy Eucharist
9:00am Parish Choir
10:10am Parish Forum: The Search Process
2:00pm Fall Parish Hike (see inside for directions)
2:00pm AGC! Youth Troupe rehearsal (Memorial Hall) 6:30pm Senior Youth Group (Fenton Room)
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PARISH FORUMS - between the 9:30 and 11:00am services
Join us Sundays from 10:10 to 11:00am to learn more about our faith, our church, our diocese, and our communion. Each week features a different topic led by members of the congregation and/or invited speakers.
THIS SUNDAY (10/9): Enjoy refreshments in Memorial Hall and a "Parish Roundtable" with Father Richard. [CYSM breakfast has been postponed]
COMING: (10/16) The Search - learn about the process the parish will follow as we search for our next rector.
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HAVE YOU MADE YOUR 2012 PLEDGE YET?
Thank you to everyone who has already made their commitment for the coming year. Can't find your pledge materials? The pledge card is also available online (CLICK HERE); just print it out and mail to us, for place in the offertory plate on Sunday.There's also a very helpful Question & Answer sheet that answers many of the questions we receive concerning pledging, and, for those who would like to make their pledge payments via scheduled credit card payments or electronic bank debits (e-pledge), the authorization forms are also on line. This year more than ever, every pledge counts.
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ENQUIRERS CLASS MOVED TO MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 10
For adults who would like to consider being confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church when Bishop Sisk is here on November 5, and for those who would just like to know more about the Church, we will have an Enquirers Class on Monday, October 10 from 7:00 tto 10:00pm. Attendance does not obligate you to become a member of the Episcopal Church, however if you do wish to be confirmed or received, it is required. If you're interested, please call the office to register so that we have enough material on hand.If you'd like to know more, or cannot make this date, an alternate time (Sunday, October 23 from 1-4:00pm) may be possible; please speak with Fr. Gressle (358-1297.)
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COUNTING OUR BLESSINGS...AND CELEBRATING 150 YEARS OF GRACE Join us on Saturday, October 15, in Memorial Hall from 9:00am. to 1:00pm for Blessings of Grace. We will break into small groups to create individual expressions of what Grace means to each of us. Each group will have a leader and focus on a different medium, from collages to baking bread for Eucharist to word montages to hanging wind messages. Or bring your own ideas for expressing how you feel blessed by being a part of the Grace community and its history. Then we'll all join together for a soup lunch and a chance to share our creations. And... on that Sunday, October 16, the Church School classes will participate in related activities.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO GRACE!
On Saturday, November 5 we commemorate the 150th anniversary of Grace Church, starting with a special anniversary service with Bishop Sisk and confirmation at 3:00 pm. A reception honoring the confirmands and our anniversary will follow. The celebration continues that evening from 7:30 - 11:00pm! Come and toast our anniversary and enjoy soup-to-dessert hors d'oeuvres, live music by the CoverUp Band and great company! Tickets for the evening party are $50 per person. RSVP to the church office with payment (cash, check or credit card) by October 20.
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ANNUAL FALL HIKE
The annual Grace Church Fall Hike will take place this year on Sunday afternoon, October 16. We will meet at 2:00pm at the barn at St. John's-in-the-Wilderness, take a short drive to a trailhead, and enjoy an easy walk through the autumn woods of HarrimanPark. We'll then return to the cozy barn for a potluck supper in front of the big stone fireplace. Besides fall colors, we may see native American rock shelters, signs of Revolutionary War history, old iron mines, streams and ponds, and interesting wildlife. This is Win Perry's 46th year as leader. While walking and talking, you will get to know another side of your fellow parishioners. Great for the entire family!
If you have questions, call Win at 358-0552
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ASF BOOK GROUP MEETS ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20
The ASF Book Group at Grace Church will discuss J.D. Salinger's "Franny and Zooey" on October 20 at 7:30pm at church. There are lots of copies available in the library system and they're easily reserved. New members always welcome. Hope to see you !
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MATTHEW BAIER RETURNS
A Recital Of Original Compositions by Composer/Guitarist Matthew Baier will be presented at 8:00pm on Saturday, October 15 here at Grace. Works include: Songs On Sonnets by Shakespeare No. 2, electronic poem - Transmigration No. 2., Songs On Hebrew Texts, Duets For Oboe & Guitar and others. Performances by: Marigene Kettler, Melissa Alexander, Russ Ashley, Chris Cardona, Jacqui Drechsler, Jennifer Grahm & Ben Carriel. Admission is $15.00; tickets at the door.
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NOMINEES FOR BISHOP CO-ADJUTOR ANNOUNCED - MEET THE CANDIDATES
The nominees for Bishop Coadjutor were announced on August 29 -- click here for details, including bios of the candidates and a timeline of the election process. Convention delegates and anyone interested will have the opportunity to meet the candidates at Grace on Wednesday, October 12, beginning at 7:00pm.
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WHAT IS A SEARCH COMMITTEE? At the September vestry meeting, Moriah Olsen was appointed to be our Search Committee Chair. The Episcopal Church has a unique process to call the next priest to serve. The priests are neither appointed by the Bishop (although they must be approved) nor are they voted upon by the congregation (although as much as possible the congregation participates). The search committee ideally is made up of representatives from all areas of our congregation. Since it is limited to 9-12 people that will be our challenge. If you are interested in serving on such a committee for 12 - 18 months, please let the Wardens know or email Moriah (moriahso@Yahoo.com) by Oct. 11.
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GRACEMUSIC presents
New York Polyphony: "Tudor City"
Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 4:00pm
"A stunning tour through chant, polyphony and renaissance harmonies" (Minnesota Public Radio), a compelling synthesis of ancient and contemporary vocal music performed by this preeminent male vocal quartet, their "Tudor City" CD featured on All Things Considered and on Billboard's Classical top 10. Tickets $15; Seniors $10; Students $5 Available at the Door Meet-the-artists receptions follow the concert. For more on the artists, check their website: http://www.newyorkpolyphony.com/
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CHURCH SCHOOL COLLECTING FOR ANIMAL SHELTER
In honor of St. Francis, the Church School continues to collect donations this week for the Hi Tor Animal Shelter - they have many cats at the moment and are in desperate need of both dry & wet cat food and cat litter. They also really, really need old linens for bedding and/or gift certificates to supermarkets or animal stores.
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ADULT SPIRITUAL FORMATION COMMISION AND
THE DIOCESE OF NEW YORK
TO HOST PRESENTATION ON ISLAM, SHARIA, AND REFORMATION
October 22 9:30am - 2:00pm
On Saturday, October 22, Professor Mark Welton of the Episcopal Muslim Relations Committee of the Diocese of New York will lead a presentation , entitled Islam, Sharia, and Reformation: Understanding the Current Revolution in the Muslim World. The program will offer a comparative perspective that recognizes the important differences between Islamic and Western history and culture - but also highlights important similarities, centered on the law -both the Sharia and the rule of law - that may be helpful in understanding the Islamic world and its current revolution, and perhaps help form a foundation for common understanding and future dialogue. Open to all, the program costs $10, which includes coffee and a light lunch. For information or to reserve a place: 845-359-1297 ext. 10 or parishoffice@gracechurchnyack.org.
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CHURCH MEMORIALS
In association with the 150th anniversary of Grace, the list of altar, liturgical and music memorials is being updated (Garden memorials are maintained as a separate list and are not part of this update effort). If you have any information regarding church memorial gifts (such as altar cloths, communion sets, bells) given in 2000 or later, please forward the information to Stephanie Campbell at lsnmcampbell@optonline.net by September 30.
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PEOPLE TO PEOPLE PLEA
People to People, our local food bank, is desperate for food donations. They have specifically requested the following items: cereal and oatmeal, canned vegetables & juices, chili, beef stew, individual servings fruit snacks, dry and canned soups & beans, mac & cheese boxes, flour, rice, sugar, tomato sauce and puree, tuna, mayo, oil, peanut butter, jelly and powdered milk. Please try to bring something with you whenever you come to church - there's a basket in the narthex for your donations.
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Reverie and Invocation
By William Carlos Williams
Whether the rain comes down
or there be sunny days
the sleets of January or the haze
of autumn afternoons, when
we dream of our youth our gaze
grows mellow, wise man or fool,
we were young, the future
beckoned us.
Now we grow old and grey
and all we knew is forgotten
there comes alive in
the ash of today, memory! a god
who revives us! the apple trees
we climbed as a boy
the caress on our necks of
a summer breeze.
Come back and give us
those days when passion drove us
to break every rule.
We weren't bad, but good!
May our preachers find us
the courage still to sin so
and win so! and win so!
a life everlasting.
"Reverie and Invocation" by William Carlos from Collected Poems |
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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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