Don't miss the final "First at Four" Choral Evensong - your last chance until October. The Grace Choir leads the traditional Anglican service with music, evening prayers, and meditation from Father Owen.  Did you know that Grace is one of only a few parish churches that regularly offers Choral Evensong?  Following Evensong, former Organist-Choirmaster John Bate will present a 30-minute recital (rescheduled from March 1).  And as an added bonus (and for a chance to chat with John) there will a reception following Evensong and the recital.  All are welcome!

NEXT WEEK: EPISCOPAL CHARITIES SUNDAY

Episcopal Charities is the outreach arm of the Episcopal Diocese of New York, supporting parish-based outreach programs that provide assistance and opportunities to children and adults in need. Since its founding in 1996, Episcopal Charities has granted more than $12 million to grassroots programs serving New Yorkers in need. During 2015 Episcopal Charities is providing funding and operational support to 50 parish-sponsored feeding programs in the area. On Mother's Day we celebrate Episcopal Charities Sunday with a special offering to help reduce the impact of hunger on our neighbors in the diocese. You'll find special offering envelopes at the entrance of the church. Please take one and give generously. Envelopes may be returned with the offering this week or next, or to the office during the week. Checks should be made out to Episcopal Charities.

CELEBRATE!

Brandon Beachamp and Doug Reisinger will celebrate their marriage here on Saturday, May 16 at 11:00am and have offered an invitation to the entire Grace Church parish to join the occasion. Following the ceremony, Brandon and Doug are inviting all to a festive reception in the garden.  They hope that you will join them in this exciting moment in their lives and in the life of our parish. To help with planning, if are going to attend and have not yet let them know, please send an email to bbeachamp@gracechurchnyack.org.

PRE-MOTHER'S DAY PLANT SALE - Next Saturday, May 9 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
To benefit our beautiful Memorial Garden 

We will have seedlings, bedding plants - both annuals and perennials (some from parishioners' own gardens) - cuttings of our historic Washington Irving Ivy, and MOTHER'S DAY BOUQUETS of fresh cut flowers in glass vases.

If you are willing to dig and divide plants from your own garden, we can provide you with 4" pots.   

If you can help set up and price items the evening of the 8th from 5:00 pm till 7:30 and/or be there to help on the day of the sale call or email Sondra Holt 358-0553 -  sondrasholt@gmail.com.   

CYSM RUMMAGE SALE- SAVE YOUR "STUFF"

The Senior Youth Group Rummage Sale to benefit the Church Youth Service Mission (CYSM) trip will be on Sunday, May 17. If you would like assistance or need more information, please contact Moriah Olsen (moriahso@yahoo.com). Please, no computers, printers, or monitors.

GRACE DRUM CIRCLE CONTINUES WEEKLY AT 1:00pm 

Our new Drum Circle  will continue to gather Sundays at 1:00pm in Bradley Chapel -- or outside when the weather calls. 

No experience necessary - just come, learn, jam, dance, and have fun. Open to all ages.

CLIFFHANGER TALES OF LOVE, LUST, COMEDY, AND DREAMS
Only two tickets left!

Scheherezade spun enchanting tales to save her life and you still can listen and be spellbound...IF you reserve your seats ASAP. There are two tickets left for the performance of Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival's "The Arabian Nights" on Sunday, June 28 at 7:30pm. Picnicking (optional but great fun) begins at 5:30pm on the scenic lawn at historic Boscobel, weather permitting. And, yes, the performance does go on, rain or shine, under the tent. Contact Barbara Cross during coffee hour, call her @845- 358-4599 or send an e-mail to  babcross@aol.com. Then write a check ($38.00 per ticket) to Grace Episcopal Church (Shakespeare on memo line), hand it in or mail to the church office @ 130 First Ave., Nyack, NY 10960. For those who have ordered tickets already, please send in your payments as well. Our Fellowship Commission has organized this for seventeen summers so you know it must be worth the trip!

CALL HOME

Parishioner Candice Boyle is spearheading an effort to provide those serving in the military with calling cards to help them stay in touch with family when they are deployed overseas. The cards are purchased at a discount from West Point, and then sent directly to troops overseas. If you'd like to help, write a check or money or to New York Veterans, and send it to Soldiers Call Home, c/o Rivertown Magazine, 5 Edge Water Lane, Haverstraw, NY 19827. Cards may also be purchased by calling 800-527-2345 or going to aafes.org or att.com/military and clicking on "Help our troops call home." 100% of your gift is tax deductible.

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