READINGS                           

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REFLECTION

It is a glorious destiny to be a member of the human race, though it is a race dedicated to many absurdities and one which makes many terrible mistakes: yet, with all that, God himself gloried in becoming a member of the human race. A member of the human race! To think that such a commonplace realization should suddenly seem like news that one holds the winning ticket in a cosmic sweepstake. I have the immense joy of being a member of a race in which God became incarnate. As if the sorrows and stupidities of the human condition could overwhelm me, now I realize what we all are. And if only everybody could realize this! But it cannot be explained. There is no way of telling people that they are all walking around shining like the sun.

 Thomas Merton in Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander   

Saturday, August 11

10:00am Midnight Run (Memorial Hall)

11:00am Memorial for Melinda Tackett

Sunday, August 12

8/10:00am - Holy Eucharist

9:15am Standing Committee on Finance (Patterson Hall)

Wednesday, August 15  7:00am Holy Eucharist & Healing Prayers (Bradley Chapel)     

Sunday, August 19
8/10:00am- Holy Eucharist  

PLEASE NOTE OUR SUMMER SERVICE SCHEDULE: 

Holy Eucharist at 8:00am (Rite I) and 10:00am (Rite II, music)

Holy Eucharist & Healing Prayers will continue Wednesdays at 7:00am in Bradley Chapel.

We will return to our full fall schedule (8/9:30/11:00am) on September 9. 

OUR NEW INTERIM ORGANIST & CHOIRMASTER JOINS US AUGUST 20

WELCOME TO BRANDON BEACHAMP

Brandon Beachamp, a graduate of Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey, most recently served as Interim Organist and Choirmaster at Trinity Episcopal Church (Southport, CT) and Christ's Church (Rye, NY.)

Brandon has extensive training and experience working with singers of all ages - from the youngest choristers to the most seasoned adult singers. In addition to his fifteen years of experience in the church, Brandon also has served in music education positions including at the Atlanta International School.

In addition to his work in the church and with music, Brandon is currently concluding is graduate studies in Psychological Counseling at Teachers College, Columbia University. Currently Brandon is working as a counseling intern at the Wartburg Adult Care Community in Mount Vernon, New York where he works with assisted and independent-living older adults.

Brandon is thrilled to be called to Grace Episcopal Church during this time of transition and discernment and is looking forward to all that lies ahead in this dynamic and active parish community.  

Look for Brandon in church beginning on Sunday, September 9.

CONFIRMATION CLASSES FOR TEENS

Curious about your church? Ready to explore your spirituality? Wonder what in your families religious tradition is similar to or different from the practices of your friends who go to services at different houses of worship on Friday, Saturday or Sunday?   Teenagers in 8

th or 9th grade are invited to join the Grace Church Confirmation Class. The class will be held on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings throughout the 2012-2013 school year. We'll explore what you believe, what the Church believes, and how we act out these beliefs within a community of faith. At the end of the course each student will have the opportunity to make a mature affirmation of their faith and to commit, with renewed understanding, to the promises made for them at their baptism. This class is also appropriate for teens who have not been baptized and who wish to explore the possibility of entering into that sacrament. Please call the Grace Church Office or e-mail  esieracki@gracechurchnyack.org to request more information and a registration form.

MIDNIGHT RUN SANDWICH PREPARATION

THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 at 10:00am

It may be summer, but when it's the second Saturday of the month, you'll still find an enthusiastic crew of volunteers working the sandwich assembly line in Memorial Hall. Volunteers and Donations always welcome!

PLEDGES - A Gentle Reminder

Are your pledge payments up to date? Summer travel and much needed rejuvenation schedules make it easy to fall behind, but our ability to meet our expenses during the summer depends upon your continued generosity and consistency.

DID YOU KNOW?

After the second service on Sundays, the altar flowers are distributed to people for a variety of reasons - from birthday celebrations or anniversaries, to those who have been ill or are suffering a bereavement. If you would like to suggest someone to receive flowers, please speak with Mo.Alon, Mo. Emily, or Sally Ann Mock on Sunday morning, or call the office during the week.

PEOPLE TO PEOPLE 

Summer is a no vacation for People to People. Church attendance and work schedules are altered and the amount of food collected is reduced. But our neighbors who depend on food donations from People to People still need support. You may not be in church every Sunday this summer but try to remember to bring non-perishable food for the Social Ministry basket in the narthex when you are there (bring a bit extra to make up for those missed Sundays).

SUMMER REFRESHMENTS

"Coffee Hour" takes place following the 10:00am service, and -- weather permitting -- we'll soon be serving punch outdoors. Your refreshment offerings -- cookies, brownies, tasty treats -- are always welcome -- and will be appreciated by all.  Bring when the spirit so moves!

KEEP IN TOUCH

PARTING THOUGHT