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The Twenty Second Sunday After Pentecost November 9, 2014
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Collect of the Day
O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Readings [We are using Track 2 of the indicated readings.]
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Bob & Donna Weber, Mickey Federico, Yasso Herath, Peter Lubeck, Catherine Lubeck, Shirley Federico, Courtney Hoenveld, Janet, Thomas Humeston, Elaine MacPhee, Tankert Mahler, Marie Haynie, Pat Mapstone, Jack Seeman, Evelyn, Miranda Pinckert, Adele, Susan Northcutt, Clinton Taplin, Dominique Rhoklin, Fred Teyan, Marie Stay, Marie Young, Peggy McCann, George Fee III, Robert A., Miriam, Dale Sarventi, Richard, Peggy, Madeline Schnalzer, Sheri Hall Smith, Louis, Maria, Eileen, Billy, Roberta, Bernadette, Marketa, Tess, Peter Zakrepine, Betty Mettler, Marvin Spruck, Lydia, Genevieve, Robert, Jeannie, Ewan, Billie Monaghan Morgan, Lyn Casey, Russell, Keira and Carys Lyman, Eleanor & Rebecca Fassett, Kathryn Lehman, Lorraine,
Dave Budwha, Rosemarie Buri, Louise Bohr, Rebecca Conkling, Meredith Gilmore, Carl
Please click here to send us a message if you would like to add or remove a name from the prayer list.
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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"As hard as I have tried to be good all my life--as hard as I try to be good even now--my heart leans more and more toward that which gives life, whether it is conventionally good or not. There are times when dancing on tables grants more life than kneeling in prayer. More to the point, there are times when dancing on tables is the most authentic prayer in reach, even if it pocks the table and clears the room." ~Barbara Brown Taylor, from |
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Are you on the worship ministry schedule this weekend? CLICK HERE
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 10:00am Midnight Run (Memorial Hall) 7:30pm Harvest Gala (Memorial Hall) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 8:00/9:30 /11:00am Holy Eucharist (baptisms) 10:10am Church School Classes 1-4:00pm Private party (Memorial Hall) 5:30pm Zen Meditation - Bradley Chapel Senior Youth Group to Cathedral TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 7:00pm Standing Committee on Finance THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 7:00am Men's Prayer Breakfast (Patterson Hall) 12:00pm Brown Bag & A Bible (Patterson Hall) 5:30pm Graceful Yoga (Memorial Hall) 7:30pm Choir rehearsal (Choir room) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 10:00am-1:00pm Choir rehearsal 11:00am Nursery School of the Nyacks benefit: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 8:00/9:30 /11:00am Holy Eucharist 10:10am Church School Classes 4:00pm GraceMusic presents The Grace Choir 5:30pm Zen Meditation - Bradley Chapel 6:30pm Senior Youth Group (Fenton Room) |
ANNUAL HARVEST GALA
Saturday, November 8
Our annual Harvest Celebration takes place on Saturday, November 8 at 7:30pm. Join us in fellowship with live music, dancing, a silent auction, great food and beverages! CLICK ON THE PICTURE for details on tickets, silent auction and journal ads!. Tickets will be available at the door -- to reserve a place: uccell@yahoo.com
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Announcements & Reminders
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NYACK INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE This year, the First Reformed Church of Nyack (18 S. Broadway, Nyack) will host the annual Nyack Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on Tuesday, November 25 at 7:30pm. The traditional service of song and thanksgiving is led by clergy and choirs from throughout our community, and everyone is welcome to attend. There is a special service program for students in grades 7-12 that will begin at 6:00pm. They'll be putting together "comfort kits" for residents of the Center for Safety and Change, whose residents have survived sexual abuse & domestic violence. For the kits they can use donations of travel size toiletries, toothbrushes & toothpaste, combs/brushes/tissues/twin & full size sheets (new)/towels (new), and new clothing items such as sweatshirts, socks, t-shirts in a variety of sizes. If you'd like to donate, please bring items to the office or to church by 11/24.
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COME INTO SILENCE AND REST AWHILE - ADVENT QUIET DAY
The Adult Spiritual Formation Commission invites you for a day of prayer, discussion, and silence at the beautiful Chapel of St. John the Divine in Tomkins Cove on November 22.
For more, CLICK HERE. To register:
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ANNUAL ADVENT WREATH SALE
Once again the junior youth group will be making Advent Wreaths for the entire Grace Community to enjoy! The wreaths include biblical herbs, candles, fresh juniper and white pine greens. The cost for a wreath is $20. Payment is due upon ordering. The wreaths will be made on November 29 and the pick up date is November 30. Order forms are available in the church entrance.
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HELPING HANDS - December 5, 6 and 13, 14, 15
Helping Hands of Rockland provides safe haven for men and women during the cold season through a network of rotating congregations and other institutions in the area. Grace Church has taken on several additional days in December and will host about 25 homeless Rocklanders for the first Helping Hands shelter dates of this year. Thanks to the generosity of our parishioners we already have many helpers, but can still use additional help, particularly for overnight supervision. If you're interested in helping on these or future dates, please contact Charlie Cross (358-4599) or
cjcross3ny@yahoo.com
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 at 4:00pm
A Recital of Original Compositions By Matthew Baier
Featuring: Songs on Poems by William Butler Yeats; The Iris Suite; Three Popular Songs; Pavan & Fantasia for Violin & Guitar; Music for Guitar by Stanley Solow; Alap Raga Poorvi And performances by Marigene Kettler, soprano; Melissa Alexander, piano; Jacquelyn Drechsler, flute; Christopher Cardona, violin, and Matthew Baier, guitar
Admission: $15.00; Tickets available at the door.
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ADVENT HOME GATHERINGS
It's hard to believe, but with All Saints Sunday behind us, it's just a few short weeks until Advent begins. Last year we had two very successful Advent Home Gatherings (thank you Frelows and Paskowskis!), and this year we'd like to have one each Wednesday during Advent, culminating with a gathering at the rectory on the last Wednesday before Christmas Eve. We're looking for a few folks who might be willing to open their home for a simple home Eucharist, potluck supper, and seasonal games and frivolity. If you'd like to know more, please contact the office or speak with Fr. Owen.
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STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY IS NOVEMBER 23.
We ask that you submit your 2015 pledges by the 23rd so that we can give thanks during our worship services that day and move forward in planning our programs for the coming year.
Haven't received your pledge packet? Can't find it under that stack of papers on the desk? It's always available on the pledge page of our website, and at the back of the church. I f you have questions, please be in touch with
Fr. Owen, or pledge secretary Sally Ann Mock.
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GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
130 First Avenue.Nyack.New York.10960.845-358-1297
The Reverend Owen C. Thompson, Rector
Brandon N. Beachamp, Organist and Choirmaster
www.gracechurchnyack.org |
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