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The Sixth Sunday of Easter - May 5, 2013
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Collect of the DayO God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Readings
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Bob and Donna Weber, Yasso Herath, Peter Lubeck, Catherine Lubeck, Al and Carol Lalli, Teri Caserto, Janet, Thomas Humeston, Barbara Harris, Elaine MacPhee, Tankert Mahler, Harte Mahler, Anne Huntington, Marie Haynie, Tim Brady, Marie, Ron & Pat Mapstone, Fran F., Jack Seeman, Evelyn, Andrew W., Tasha, Phil Bunton, Barbara DelPizzo, Zell Schwartzman, Stephen Frey, Robert A., Audry, Mary Catherine Nervegna, Victoria, Lynn Lockwood, Ewan, Russ
REST IN PEACE Dr. Mary Mercer
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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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
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Are you on the worship ministry schedule this weekend? CLICK HERE
to find out.
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MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
8:30am-Noon - Nursery School of the Nyacks - Classrooms
MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY -
3:30pm - 6:00pm - AGC CircusSchool - Memorial Hall
SATURDAY, MAY 4
1:00pm Understanding the Holy Eucharist: Bread Baking (Kitchen)
6:00pm Circus Circus Cabaret (Memorial Hall)
SUNDAY, MAY 5
8/9:30/11:00am (baptism) Holy Eucharist
10:10am Church school classes/refreshments
2:00pm AGC! rehearsal
4:00pm Evensong
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
3:30 - 6:00pm Amazing Grace Circus (AGC!) School
TUESDAY, MAY 7
9:30am Staff Meeting (Rector's Office)
7:00pm Boy Scouts (Memorial)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8
8:00am Holy Eucharist & Healing Prayers (Garden or church)
7:00pm Confirmation Class (Patterson Hall)
THURSDAY, MAY 9
7:00am Men's Prayer Breakfast (Patterson Hall)
7:30pm Choir
FRIDAY, MAY 10
5:30pm Wheeland/Constantinou wedding rehearsal
SATURDAY, MAY 11
10:00am Midnight Run (Memorial Hall)
SUNDAY, MAY 12-Episopal Charities Sunday
8/9:30/11am Holy Eucharist
10:10AM No Church School classes/refreshments & small table discussion
3:00pm Wheeland/Constantinou wedding
2:30pm Amazing Grace Circus rehearsal (Memorial Hall)
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Announcements & Reminders
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2013 CIRCUS CIRCUS CABARET - SATURDAY, MAY 4
You're invited to a fundraising dinner/circus cabaret performance extravaganza that can only be described as deliriously fun and delicious AND supports the mission and activities of the Amazing Grace Circus. Our youth performers are also the performing waiters, surprise guest artists will swing on their trapeze and aerial silks, all while the audience is enjoying a gourmet dinner. Special sponsorship tickets to CircusCircus Cabaret are $50 - to purchase, or to make a separate donation to AGC!, contact Jennifer McCann, chair of the event, (jmccann1111@gmail.com or 914-924-0802) or speak to her fellow board members Sally Seiler or Theresa Bergen. CLICK HERE for more.
RAFFLE TICKETS AVAILABLE - WIN AN iPad
The event will also include a silent auction plus raffle of a new iPad. There is no need to be present to win the iPad; Tickets are 1 for $5, 5 for $20. Contact Carlo Pellegrini, Circus Director, at 845-348-8740 or email carlo@amazinggracecircus.org for information, reservations and raffle tickets.
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CHORAL EVENSONG - THIS SUNDAY, MAY 5
The final Choral Evensong of the season is Sunday, May 5 at 4:00pm. Join the choir and clergy as we mark the Feast of the Ascension - the commemoration of Jesus' bodily ascent into heaven - and celebrate the choir's work and service this past year. Following evensong will be a festive outdoor reception. All are welcome and encouraged to attend this service of prayer, meditation, and music. For more information, please contact Brandon Beachamp, Interim Organist & Choirmaster by calling 845-358-1297 ext. 13, or by email to bbeachamp@gracechurchnyack.org.
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CONFIRMATION SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 9 AT 5:00PM
PREPARATION FOR ADULT CONFIRMATION/RECEPTION
Mother Alon will be leading a two-session course on the Episcopal church for adults who are preparing to be confirmed or received when Bishop Smith visits on Sunday, June 9 at 5:00pm, or at the Cathedral on June 1.The classes will take place on Tuesday, May 14 and 28 at 7:00pm in the rector's office. If you are interested, please contact her with the best times/days for you. (845-358-1297 or awhite@gracechurchnyack.org)
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NEW MAY PARISH FORUMS AND FELLOWSHIP
The time between the 9:30 and 11:00am
worship services provides an opportunity for those attending either of the services to gather for programs and conversation. The Adult Education and Spiritual Formation Commission works to provide a balance by scheduling several forums/discussions each month, as well as providing opportunities to socialize. We hope you will join us! Small table discussion of the Bible passages takes place in the Fenton Room. Commission member Charles Reynolds has prepared discussion guides for each date-copies are available by clicking on the links below.
May 12 Acts 16:16-18
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NEW LOOKING FOR CHURCH SCHOOL TEACHERS
Grace Church School is possible thanks to our dedicated group of volunteer church school teachers. These teachers are parents, grandparents, or any other adult who enjoys working with kids. Each grade level is assigned three teachers to enable a rotation that requires teaching no more than every third week - it usually comes out to about once a month, in fact. Please contact Lainie Murrell at 825-6236 or gracekidsnyack@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more about becoming a church school teacher. Thank you!
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NEW EPISCOPAL CHARITIES SUNDAY
Next Sunday, May 12, is Episcopal Charities Sunday. The collection occurs on Mother's Day to commemorate the work of two different 19th century women, Anna Reeves Jarvis and Julia Ward Howe. Jarvis, a poor Appalachian mother, sought people and funds to improve sanitation for the women and families in her area in order to cut down on the incidents of childhood illnesses and early mortality. Howe formed activities urging mothers everywhere to reach across enemy combatant lines to work for peace. During the Civil War mothers on both sides of the battle worked together to ensure food availability for those in need. The May Episcopal Charities selection is for feeding programs throughout the diocese. We'll have special offering envelopes available in the office and narthex beginning on Sunday, May 5. Please give generously
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NEW SEARCHING FOR A GOOD HOME FOR COCKER SPANIEL
The charming dog Sadie is looking for a new home due to the death of her previous owner, parishioner Dr. Mary Mercer. She is a quiet and well-behaved ten-year-old cocker spaniel, and very loveable. If you would like to know more, please be in touch with Mo. Alon.
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SAVE YOUR STUFF! CYSM RUMMAGE SALE MAY 19
The Senior Youth Group Rummage Sale to benefit the Church Youth Service Mission (CYSM) trip -- which this year will be to Beard's Fork, West Virginia-- will be on Sunday, May 19 from 10:00am
to 4:00pm. Remember one person's trash is another one's treasure! Donations may be dropped off in the garage of the rectory anytime prior to May 19th or, if you would like assistance or more information, please contact Moriah Olsen (moriahso@yahoo.com). Please, no electronics.
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DON'T MISS SUMMER SHAKESPEARE
Join our parish family and friends at the 7:00pm June 30 performance of All's Well That Ends Well, a tale of two unlikely lovers that proves callow youth is no match for true love and a determined woman! Tickets are $35 each and checks should be made to Grace Episcopal Church with Shakespeare on the memo line. Reserve your ticket to summer fun by contacting Barbara Cross (358-4599; email: babcross@aol.com) or the church office (358-1297, ext. 10; twoodcock@gracechurchnyack.org). Then hand in or mail your check to the church at 130 First Ave., Nyack, NY10960 as soon as possible. Start planning your picnic menu and inviting your friends now!
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PEOPLE TO PEOPLE NEEDS DONATIONS
There is always a lull in donations after the Christmas holidays, and right not, the shelves are practically bare over at People to People's food bank. PLEASE, remember to bring your donations to church every week. Here's a link to more.
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How Then Can We Argue?
Having lunch in a field one day, I troubled an ant with some
questions. I asked of him humbly,
"Have you ever been to Paris?"
And he replied, "No, but I wouldn't mind going." And then asked me
if I had ever been to a famous ant city. And I regretted that
hadn't, and was quick to add, "I wouldn't mind,
too!"
This led to a conclusion: There is life that we do not know of.
How aware are we of all consciousness
in this universe?
What percent of space is this earth in the infinite realm?
What percent of time is one second
in eternity?
Less than that is our
How then can we ever
argue about
Him?
Meister Eckhart
from
Love Poems from God: Twelve Sacred Voices from the Eastand West
edited by Daniel Ladinsky
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GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
130 First Avenue.Nyack.New York.10960.845-358-1297
The Reverend Alon White, Interim Rector
Brandon Beachamp, Interim Organist and Choirmaster
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