Grace La Gracia
33 Church Street White Plains, NY 10601
If you are visiting with us for the first time, we welcome you to Grace Church!
Our liturgy is found in the Book of Common Prayer.
Our communion is open to all baptized Christians.
Please take the time to fill out one of our visitor cards which the ushers have available.
Your presence is a blessing to us may our worship together be a blessing to you.
Jesus said, “Very truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know and testify to what we have seen; yet you do not receive our testimony. If I have told you about earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. 
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.” John 3:11–16
Ministers of the Liturgy
June 16, 2019
C e l ebrant: Rev. Dr. Chip Graves
Assisting Priest   Rev. Adolfo Moronta
Organist & Choir Director   Peter Roberts
Soloists : St. Nicholas Choir
Lector 8:00 AM  Linda Heusser
Lectors 1 0:00 AM Sebastian Molinado, Vika O’Hanlon
ntercessor  Myrna Sanchez
Acolyte 8:00 AM Brinda Bradley
Altar Minister 10 AM Andrea Spencer
Acolytes 10 AM Rudye Breach, James Heffner, Kaylee Owens, Cameron Owens,
Gabrielle Parkinson, Jordan Acevedo, Margaret Broomfield Parkinson
Ushers10:00 AM Margaret Bloomfield Parkinson, Delroy Chang, Albert Sargent, Bob Soso, Shirley Spencer, Jean Wilson
Vestry Greeter Trisha McGuinness
Coffee Hour  ECW
Eucharistic Visitors : Eileen McClean, Ray Williams, Carolyn Rogers, Lisa Daley
Nursery Care is available during the 10 AM service. ector      
THIS WEEK AT GRACE
8:00 AM The Holy Eucharist – Rite One Liturgy
8:45 AM -9:45 AM Father’s Day Breakfast – Parish Hall
10:00 AM The Holy Eucharist -Rite Two Liturgy
12:30 PM La Gracia Santa Eucaristía
Tuesday, June18th
12:05 PM Eucharist in Chapel
7:00 PM Advocacy Meeting – Library
Wednesday, June 19th
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Ada’s Outreach – Library
Thursday, June 20th
12:05 PM Eucharist in Chapel
3:00 PM to 8:00 PM   TBD Site Rental
7:00 PM La Gracia Bible Study – Library & Church
Celebration of New Ministry The Institution and Induction of
Reverend Dr. Jon Chip Graves
as our Seventeenth Rector of Grace Church
On Saturday, July 20th we install Father Chip as our Rector. This event helps us remember that our parish is but part of the much larger Church. The larger Church represented by our chief pastor, the Bishop, and many of the clergy of our diocese as well as visitors from other parishes and other denominations, will be with us to celebrate the beginning of Father Chip’s ministry here. The institution service also reminds us that the Bishop is our chief pastor, preacher, and liturgical presider.
The Prayer Book calls the service as a whole, Celebration of New Ministry. It begins with the Institution, which is when the Bishop, the Wardens, and the Congregation formally affirm that he is the Rector. There is another part called The Induction when the Bishop, the Clergy, and the Congregation present to him symbols of the varied ministries he will lead us in. Then he joins the Bishop at the Altar to lead us in Holy Eucharist. 
Anyone and everyone can come and we hope you will.
 We would like to see the Grace Church filled and overflowing !

Donation envelopes can be found on the table in the rear of the church.
This month we celebrate The Grace Church Choir and the St. Nicholas Choir under the direction of our Music Director, Peter Roberts. I want to thank them for the time, work, and heart that they put into preparing the special music for our worship services throughout the year. They are not only talented but truly wonderful in their commitment to Grace Episcopal Church. Please acknowledge them and thank them for what they do. Fr. Chip                                                                                                            
TODAY
Sunday June 16th
FATHERS DAY BREAKFAST
Sponsored by the ECW. Breakfast will be from 8:45AM– 9:45AM
and
ECW will also host the coffee hour.
LOOKING AHEAD
Saturday, June 22nd The Book Club Luncheon
Will be held at Via Garibaldi, 1 N Broadway, White Plains, NY at 12:30 PM
  Sunday, June 23rd Grace Church Financial Overview
During coffee hour in the parish hall there will be a brief overview of our finances.
Please join us.  
Sunday, July 28, 2019 " On Your Feet” Tickets
The Episcopal Church Women are selling tickets to see " On Your Feet", the story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan" at the Westchester Broadway Theater, Elmsford, NY.
Sunday, July 28, 2019 , 11:30 AM.
Price: $85 per person- includes show, meal and gratuity.
Bring you family and friends! All are welcome - this is not a "ladies only" event.
Please see Melanie Jackson or RSVP at:  melaniejackson41@gmail.com  or 
Audrey Taylor E: aatay1218@verizon.net to reserve tickets.
T he deadline for payment for tickets will be Sunday June 23, 2019

Sunday, June 30th will be the last Sunday of the regular season.  
The Following Sunday, July 9th we revert to the Summer Service of 9:00 AM Eucharist and 12:30 PM La Gracia Santa Eucharistia Misa.
Lifting Up Westchester Summer Camp 2019
Beginning June 9th through June 23rd, Linda Gallo (a member of the Lifting Up Westchester Board of Directors) will be collecting either gift cards (Target, Walmart or general gift card) or monetary donations to provide each camper with a gift card in the amount of $25.00 to buy a new bathing suit and perhaps a pool towel. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact her either in church or via email (ldg052@aol.com). Thank you.

Donations for Electronic Options
If anyone has e-readers, iPads, kindles etc. that they are not using, please consider donating them to Grace Church. We would like to cut back on the number of paper bulletins we are printing and will offer an electronic option to those who are comfortable using these devices. Please see Michael Heffner or John or Elizabeth Carden. 

Grace Church Fall Calendar & Update of Grace Church Directory
Anyone who is responsible for an existing group in the parish or if you have a major event or activity planned for this Fall please provide me with your meeting schedule/event information.
Please also forward any change to your email address so we may have an accurate listing in the Church Directory. My telephone number in the parish office is 914 949 2874 Ext 10
or E:mcampos@gracechurchwhiteplains.org Thank you, Maria
Engraved  WALK OF GRACE STONES  Available
Engrave a pathway stone along the  Walk of Grace  and participate in an uplifting project for the beautification and upkeep of our peaceful church grounds. Engravings can be in memory of a loved one, in thanksgiving of family or in celebration of a family event.
Stone donations begin at $225 for a HALF stone or $400 for a FULL stone.
GROUP stone donations are $100 per name. (5) Donors/ (5) Names engraved on a shared stone. Payment plans are available.
Order forms located in rear of church or for more information contact: Arlene Grant  arobgrant@verizon.net  or 914-699-6494
Stuart Madden  mstuartmadden@gmail.com  or 914-393-8403
Join a Committee or Become a Lector, Acolyte, Usher,
Greeter or Office Volunteer
Grace La Gracia is always looking for more volunteers to serve on our various committees. We rely on our parishioners to help keep our parish going. For more information or to join, contact the parish office or just stop by one of our meetings! 
If any of these roles interest you, please contact the parish office or the committee leaders listed below.  
Formation of a Public Relations Committee
For almost two centuries, Grace Church has been a beacon of hope and service in Westchester county. We have continually provided spiritual, moral and physical support to all regardless of their religious or economic circumstance. It is our responsibility to deliver this message to the greater Community so that they can experience the joy and satisfaction that Grace offers to all. If you are interested please provide your contact information to Maria Campos (mcampos@gracechurchwhiteplains.org) or call the parish office at 914 949 2874
Acolytes
We are building upon our acolyte team. Please contact Lauren Reid at lrrmink@gmail.com
 if you have interest in knowing more.
Pastoral Care
We are inviting members who have a passion for serving others to join our Pastoral Care team. This ministry means so much to our members and it just might change your life. Please contact Sandy Gadsden at  sunaganatag@aol.com for more information.
Lectors Needed
Volunteers are needed for all services including the Family service, every third Sunday of the month. If you are available for one or both of these services, please provide your contact information to Ray Williams or Michael Heffner
Names on Prayer List
If you have a family member or loved one on our prayer list, please provide our office with emergency contact information.
Remember those you love by signing up for flowers to adorn
the Altar for our worship .
The Episcopal Diocese of New York
Summer Episcopal New Yorker Theme: "POWER"
Copy Deadline June 24th
Community News
E:mcampos@gracechurchwhiteplains.org T: 914 949 2874 x10