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Reflection

Sunday, September 28

8:00am Holy Eucharist (Rite I)

9:30am Holy Eucharist (Family Service)

10:10am Church School Classes/refreshments

11:00am Holy Eucharist (Rite II w/choir)

Followed by refreshments in Memorial Hall

12:15 Program Council Meeting (Patterson Hall)

Wednesday, October 1

7:00pm Healing & Wellness Service (Bradley Chapel)

Thursday October 2

12:00pm Brown Bag & A Bible (Patterson Hall)

7:30pm Choir rehearsal (Choir Room)

Saturday, October 4

5:30pm Fun(d)Raiser: The Way (Memorial Hall)

Sunday, October 5 - Feast of St. Francis - Pet Blessing at all services

8:00am Holy Eucharist (Rite I)

9:30am Holy Eucharist (Family Service)

10:10am Church School Community Activity & refreshments

11:00am Holy Eucharist (Rite II w/choir)

Followed by refreshments in Memorial Hall

12:30-1:45pm - Pet Blessing (Memorial Garden)

4:00pm First at 4: Choral Evensong

NEXT WEEKEND   

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 - Another memorable FUN(d) RAISER!

El Camino De Santiago - Doors open at 5:30pm

El Camino De Santiago - the Way of St. James - is an ancient pilgrimage route that ends at the shrine of the apostle St. James the Great in the Cathedral de Compostela in Galicia, Spain. In 2010, Emilio Estevez wrote, produced, and directed The Way, a movie that tells the story of an American physician who walks El Camino de Santiago himself.   On October 4, we'll screen The Way and members of the Grace community who have walked portions of The Way will share their stories and reflections while we all enjoy a variety of tapas and pintxos - and of course a glass of sangria.  Tickets ($12) will be on sale Sunday at all church services.  Profits from this FUN(d) RAISER will be split between Grace Church and Christ Episcopal Church Tarrytown to support their ministry working with undocumented minors from Central America who are residing at Abbot House  in Irvington, NY (see more below).

If you are interested; e-mail us at jffmcdwll@hotmail.com or give us a call at 845 371 3205.

"I was a stranger and you welcomed me."

Abbot House, a facility in Westchester, is now providing transitional housing for unaccompanied children who have arrived in the U.S. from Central America. Within the next month it is expected that they will be housing as many as 30 young boys (14-17 years old) and 20 mothers and babies. Christ Church in Tarrytown has initiated a program to visit the children, and they can use donations of  backpacks and art supplies as well as money to purchase sneakers and cleats (the boys are huge soccer fans.) We have also been invited to join volunteers in visiting the children on Sunday afternoons. If you'd like more information or would like to be part of a group visiting the children, please contact the office.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 - FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS 

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS 

In observance of the feast day of St Francis, on Sunday, October 5 you are welcome to bring your pet to be blessed at any of the three morning services. Stuffed beasts or photographs are also welcome. In place of regular church school classes, there will be special "pet-centric" activities organized by the junior youth group outside following the 9:30am family service. Does your pet have a short attention span?  This year you may also bring your animal to be blessed outside in Memorial Garden, any time between 12:30 and 1:45pm. All creatures great and small are welcome, just make sure they are on a leash or secured safely!

FIRST AT FOUR: CHORAL EVENSONG

On the first Sunday of the month at 4:00pm, the Grace Choir leads the traditional Anglican service of sung evening prayer with hymns, canticles, and anthems.  After a busy weekend, come be refreshed by the service's simplicity, beauty, and stillness at the close of day. 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19: ANNUAL PARISH HIKE

Bring the whole family - even sociable canines - for our 48th annual parish hike, led by Win & Tom Perry. We'll meet at 2:00pm at St. John's-in-the-Wilderness, enjoy an easy walk through the woods of Harriman Park, and return to the cozy barn for a potluck supper in front of the big stone fireplace. Plan to bring something to share for supper. If you have questions, call Win at 845-358-0552. 

ADVENT QUIET DAY - NEW DATE AND VENUE - November 22

Come into Silence and Rest Awhile - A day of prayer, discussion and silence

Saturday, November 22 from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the Chapel of St. John the Divine in Tomkins Cove.   Led by Br. Scott Prior, Holy Cross Monastery, West Park, NY Join us for a day in which to experience God's presence within us and among us. $20 (More if you can, less if you can't). Please contact the office to reserve a spot (parishoffice@gracechurchnyack.org/845-358-1297)

LOOKING FOR GRACEFUL YOGA?

Watch for classes to start up again Thursdays at 5:30pm beginning October 15. For details, please contact Doug at  reisingerd@hotmail.com

HEALING & WELLNESS SERVICE ON OCTOBER 1

Jesus said, "Come unto me all you who are weary and carrying a heavy burden, and I will give you rest. . .(Matthew 11:28)

Healing and wellness is a vital and often under-appreciated aspect of the Christian faith and life. Indeed, a great portion of Christ's ministry and witness was dedicated to healing the sick. Moreover, through Christ, God revealed His intention and desire for us know the power of His restorative and transformative grace, mercy, and love. Jesus never turned away any who were seeking to be healed, strengthened, comforted, and renewed.   In short, healing is a part of God's divine plan for the salvation of the world. The Apostles continued the ministry of healing through laying on of hands and prayers, and the ministry continues to this day both within and outside of the life of the Church. As we encounter the daily happenings of life that stress and strain the body and soul, I invite you to come into the presence of God that you may feel God's embrace, and the know the power of God's healing, comforting, nourishing, and sustaining love.

On the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month, Grace Church is offering a Healing and Wellness Service in Bradley Chapel at 7:00 pm. All are welcome and encouraged to participate in the laying on of hands and the prayers.  Fr. Owen

CORNERSTONE CAMPAIGN

Our life together at Grace is a life of seeking, witness, reconciliation and community. Keeping our spiritual home in good working order is imperative and part of being good stewards of our beautiful space. We are grateful to you all for your support of our beloved community at Grace Church.  

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