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Second Sunday of Pentecost - June 2, 2013
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Collect of the Day
O God, your never-failing providence sets in order all things both in heaven and earth: Put away from us, we entreat you, all hurtful things, and give us those things which are profitable for us; 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
CLICK HERE to listen to sermons from previous weeks
CLICK HERE for Bible study resources.
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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, Tasha, Phil Bunton, Barbara DelPizzo, Zell Schwartzman, Stephen Frey, Robert A., Audry, Mary Catherine Nervegna, Victoria, Lynn Lockwood, Ewan, Russ, Daniel Boyle, Kickie, and Karen Wright.
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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The Gift of God's Presence
Gorgeous, amazing things come into our lives when we are paying attention: mangoes, grandnieces, Bach, ponds. This happens more often when we have as little expectation as possible. If you say, "Well, that's pretty much what I thought I'd see," you are in trouble. At that point you have to ask yourself why you are even here. [...] Astonishing material and revelation appear in our lives all the time. Let it be. Unto us, so much is given. We just have to be open for business."
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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
SUNDAY, JUNE 2-SECOND SUNDAY OF PENTECOST
8/9:30/11:00am Holy Eucharist
10:10AM Church
School Classes/Coffee Hour
Parish Forum: Table Discussion
2:30pm Amazing Grace Circus rehearsal (Memorial Hall)
4:00pm Wyman Student Recital
MONDAY, JUNE 3
7:00PM NSN Meeting
TUESDAY, JUNE 4
9:30am Staff Meeting (Rector's Office)
7:00pm Boy Scouts
8:00am Holy Eucharist & Healing Prayers (Garden or church)
12:00pm Clericus (Rector's Office)
THURSDAY, JUNE 6
7:00am Choir
SUNDAY, JUNE 9
8/9:30/11:00am Holy Eucharist
10:10am Church School
Parish Forum: Table Discussion
2:30pm Amazing Grace Circus rehearsal
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Announcements & Reminders
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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.
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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 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 BIG TOP CIRCUS SUMMER CAMP AT AMAZING GRACE CIRCUS!
Just now thinking about sending your child to camp?
Worried that camps are full?
Don't worry!
Grace parishioners Carlo Pellegrini and Janet Hayes, who run Amazing Grace CIRCUS! and the Big Top Circus Camp, say there is always room for more kids!Camp is held right here in Grace's Memorial Hall, June 24 - August 2, in the safety, security, and beauty of Grace's grounds.Camp is reasonably priced, too. Check out our website and register soon:www.amazinggracecircus.org.
Or call Mr. Amazing TODAY to reserve a place for your child!
845-348-8740. Every day is circus day!
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Five Summer Shakespeare tickets still available
The good news: we have sold all of our original 25 tickets to the 7 pm June 30th performance of All's Well That Ends Well. The even better news:
5 more reservations came in so we've increased our order to 35 tickets, giving us 5 more for folks who are interested. So if you have been thinking about attending, make your plans ASAP. Our final deadline is Wednesday, June 12 for ordering. Expect theatrical surprises, music, adventure, and rapid-fire onstage character changes in this delightful tale of a young woman triumphing over adversities. Tickets are $35 each and checks should be made to Grace Episcopal Church with Shakespeare on the memo line. To reserve your seats, contact Barbara Cross (phone: 358-4599; email: babcross@aol.com) or Virginia subbing for Thayer (church office: 358-1297, ext. 10; email: (twoodcock@gracechurchnyack.org) Then hand in or mail your check to the church at 130 First Ave., Nyack, NY 10960. It is easy and a great way to enjoy a summer evening.
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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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ONLINE NEWS FROM THE DIOCESE OF NEW YORK CLICK HERE
DIOCESE OF NEW YORK WEBSITE CLICK HERE
EPISCOPAL CAFE For daily Episcopal news/reflection/commentary CLICK HEREON FAITH conversations about faith and current events from all angles CLICK HERE
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DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUR FACEBOOK GROUP
Click here to go to our Facebook group page -- our cyber-bulletin board. Join in the discussion and remember to share items that you find of interest -- pictures, links, etc --make or ask for book or movie recommendations, etc.... Not into Facebook? Click here to send an email and we'll post your note to the Grace Church Nyack page. |
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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
www.gracechurchnyack.org |
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