Radical welcome. Faithful worship. Compassionate service. 

18 February 2018
First Sunday in Lent

8:00 am Holy Eucharist

9:15 am Family Service

11:00 am Holy Eucharist with Parish Choir

Coffee Hours after 8, 9:15 am and 11 am services are all held in Guild Hall.

For detailed information about the parish calendar, ministries, and outreach please click the link below.
A note of thanks for Grace's new
ADA restroom
Last Sunday, at each morning service, the Rev. James Hagen led worshipers down the aisles to the back of the church and the vestibule leading to the seldom-used Grace Court entrance. There we gathered as Jim blessed Grace’s new wheelchair accessible restroom. This facility is the culmination of a long-held vision to insure that all who worship at or visit Grace may do so with ease and dignity. 

The restroom was made possible by the combined gifts of many -- including a generous memorial in honor of long-time parishioners Anita and Jim Yglesias and funds raised by the people of Grace through their commitment to the WinterFair and Spring Gala. We are grateful to those hard-working parishioners and volunteers, and to the leadership that has guided their efforts: Barbara Becker, Kate Hill, Brianna McCarty, Margaret Monsor, Franklin Stone, and Lynn Vardakis. 

Our gratitude goes also to Vivian Toan, who has seen this project through from concept to reality.

Thank you all!
No Sunday School this Sunday, February 18
LTGN Primary Class for grades 2-5 will not be held this Sunday, due to school vacation week. During Lent, children are invited to join the 10 am classes to explore the Gospel and its application to their lives, in preparation for Easter. Shy people and occasional visitors are welcome! Special guests will share stories about mission and service: February 25 - Heather Goodchild on the Red Cross and March 5 - Franklin Stone and CHiPS. Questions?  Contact Kim Lovejoy or 646-335-5080.
The Parish Office will be closed Monday, February 19
in observance of Presidents’ Day.
A Thank You from
The Reverend Deacon
John Musco
To the People of Grace Church:

Thank you for the beautiful Deacon’s stole you have given me, a symbol of your love. I am profoundly grateful for the love, care and support you have given me as you raised me up to God’s service. Your spirit was with me as I took my vows of ordination.

God bless you!
Lenten Outreach  
Lent is a season of reflection, prayer and preparation before the celebrations of Easter. In gratitude for the many blessings in our life and in our community at Grace Church, we are supporting two organizations, one local and one global, that work to improve food security and nutrition. You can make donations to the World Food Program and/or CHiPs by going to the organizations’ websites or leaving your contributions in the envelopes located on the Lenten Outreach table at the back of the church. You can also contribute non-perishable food items for CHiPS by leaving it in the labeled baskets. More detailed information about each organization can be found on the Lenten Outreach table. (Checks should be made out to: Grace Church and the memo line should indicate either World Food Program or CHiPS). Your support is appreciated!
 
Click here to donate to The World Food Program.
 
To here donate to CHiPS.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study continues
Tuesday, February 20
Tuesday Morning Bible Study continues in the Choir Room, next Tuesday, February 20, from 10:30 am to 12:00 Noon.
Lenten Organ recitals begin Tuesday, February 20
We are once again having Tuesday Lenten Organ Recitals at Grace Church during the months of February and March. Please come and listen to wonderful music and to take a half hour out of your busy day for some quiet Lenten reflection. Please see this flyer or copies on the Welcome Table in the rear of church.
Grace Church Docents meeting coming up:
Sunday, February 25

The Grace Church docents are meeting next Sunday, February 25 , in the North Room from about 10 until 11 am, or after the 9:15 am Family Service until just before the 11 am service. Anyone interested in the program is also encouraged to attend. Questions? Feel free to contact Marianne Hurley.
Pastoral Care available
Please remember that a priest is available for hospital and home visits, and also to meet in the office for informal discussion of personal issues. Jim Hagen’s phone is 917-627-0771. Small cards are available on the table at the church entrance with email and phone information.
Pastoral News and Prayer Concerns
Parish Prayer Concerns: Wendy; Sally; Sybil; Jacob; Eric and Frances; Lesley; Ben; Karl; and Martha our former pastoral assistant.

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