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October 8, 2015
NEWS from the CATHEDRAL
In observance of Columbus Day, the Cathedral and Cathedral Office will be closed on Monday, October 12th. We wish everyone a happy and safe Columbus Day. 
Greetings!
 
As part of the community development component of our J2A Program, each year we offer a weekend retreat to Camp DeWolfe. This year is no exception.

Over the years, we have found that students who regularly participate in our J2A classes and retreats are significantly more comfortable in group discussions. They credit the experiences with helping them to strengthen their connection with God and each other as a faith community.
 
In the file attached here, you will find an overview of the weekend as well as the necessary permission forms for your child's participation. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kristin Ochtera directly at 516.592.7033.
 
To confirm your child's participation, please respond via email to kochtera@incarnationgc.org  no later than October 18th.
 
Registration forms should be completed and returned with a check for $85.00 made payable to the Cathedral of the Incarnation.
 
J2A will be meeting this Sunday, October 11th from 4-5:30pm in Cathedral House.

I'd like to get an idea of how many people we will have considering it's a holiday weekend.
 
Please respond via email to kochtera@incarnationgc.org if your child will be attending. 
I AM THE CATHEDRAL
As a young child, I attended St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Malverne; it was merely an underground structure. Growing up, I witnessed a lovely church built in its place. I was actively involved in the church choir, athletics program, and youth group and was its representative to the diocesan youth council which met at the cathedral. Thereupon my cathedral life began, attending meetings, reading at services, and enjoying the many social functions held for the diocesan youth.
 
While still a member of St. Thomas, it was my young daughter who asked us to find a church with a "real" Sunday school. We found it at the cathedral and have been active, loyal members ever since. I have fond memories of working at the Christmas and Memorial Day fairs, the progressive dinner held at the clergy's homes, the gala 100th year anniversary celebration held at the Garden City Hotel, the publishing of the church directory with photos of all the parishioners, the many social events hosted at the Cathedral House, and the wonderful clergy I have had the privilege to meet over the years.
 
It was during one of the clergical changes that my young husband died suddenly and I was saddened that I didn't have one of those wonderful clergy I knew to minister to us at that devastating time in our lives. We sought out other places to comfort us but found none and soon returned to our blessed cathedral. Canon Cayles comforted us when my mother passed away. Those were the difficult times.
 
Happy times and memories followed. Father Picken officiated at the beautiful wedding of my daughter 5 years ago. I was elected to the church Council in 2014, and I serve as a lector and usher. I have met so many wonderful people in the parish and truly feel that this is our home. I am a part of the cathedral, and it is an integral part of my life. In retrospect, I started my religious life in an underground church and now I attend this architectural wonder! I am inspired by its magnificence and warmed by the family in it. I am so happy to have Bruce, Michael, and Andrew at the helm and look forward to meeting the new dean. I hope they all have a long tenure here. Barbara Wade
 
Welcome Little Ones! The Cathedral Church School invites you to Join Us! Weekly classes for 3 & 4 year olds are being offered from 10:30-11:30 Sunday mornings at the Mercer School.

For more information please feel free to contact Kristin Ochtera at kochtera@incarnationgc.org   
 
Click Here to Register!
Save the Date: 
Our Prayer Shawl Ministry will resume this Sunday, October 11th in the Chapel of the Resurrection at 10:15am. All are welcome, experienced knitters, crocheters and beginners. Fr more information, please contact Kathy Janoff at 516.485.4352.

Conversations in Scripture begins October 14th-Join us as we take a closer look at the "Faith of our Mothers". This six week series will provide us with a feminine narrative of the Old Testament from some of its most notable women. Add your voice to the conversation. We meet each Wednesday in Cathedral House from 7-8:30pm.

The next Stewardship Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 14th at 7:00pm in the Stewart Room of Cathedral House. 

The next Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 20th at 7:00pm in the Stewart Room of Cathedral House. 

The next Executive Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd at 7:00pm in the Stewart Room of Cathedral House.  
Please Pray For...
...the Church: Katharine, the Presiding Bishop, Michael, the Presiding Bishop-Elect, Lawrence, our Bishop; Michael, our Dean Designate; Bruce and Michael, and Andrew our Cathedral Clergy; 
the Cathedral Staff; Shirley, Kristin, Larry, Vince, Charlie, George, and Rafael;
...the Nation: Barack, our President; Andrew, our Governor; Nicholas, the Mayor of Garden City and, the members of our Armed Forces, especially Deepak, Raymond, Jason, Thomas, Liam, Adam, Charles,  and their families;  
...In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we remember the Diocese of Tamale, Ghana, West Africa and in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer we remember St John's Church in Springfield Gardens; For those who have asked of our prayers, especially Peggy, Dianne,  Diana, John R, John C, Lisa, Danielle, Kathy, Pat, Brenda, Thomas, Linda, Lauren, Bob, Carey, Elizabeth, Elinor, Andrew, George, Dorothy, Barratt, Tommy, Ricky, Emma, Jean,  Louis, Hank, Kerry, Gregory, Niyjah, Bridget, for all those who in transitory life, are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity, may they find healing, patience and strength in the days to come. 
...and for those who have died, and for those who are grieving the death of a loved one, may they find comfort and peace.    
The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, October 11, 2015
                              
  8:00am: The Holy Eucharist, Rite I
  9:30am: The Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:15am: Prayer Shawl Ministry in the Chapel of the Resurrection
10:30am: Church School at Mercer School of Theology
10:30am: Coffee Hour in the Undercroft 
11:15am: The Holy Eucharist, Rite II
  4:00pm: J2A in the Christian Formation Room at Cathedral House   
     
Holy Eucharist will be celebrated this week in the Mercer Chapel on Tuesday at 8:45am, Wednesday at 12:15pm and Thursday at 12:15pm.
Cathedral Office Hours
   Monday - Friday
   9:00am to 4:30pm
50 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City, New York, 11530  516.746.2955