Grace/La Gracia
33 Church Street White Plains, NY 10601
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This Week At Grace
The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it,
the world and all who dwell therein.
(Psalm 24.1)
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Prayer in the Time of Transition:
Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a rector for this parish, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Ministers of the Liturgy
Celebrant & Preacher
The Rev Dr. Judith Lee
Assisting Priest
The Rev. Adolfo Moronta
Organist
Peter Roberts
Lectors at 8 am
Ella Fitzgerald, Linda Heusser
Lectors at 10 am
Charlotte Roberson, Ginger Waters
Intercessor:
Carmen Antoine
Eucharistic Ministers
Ray Williams,Andrea Spencer
Acolytes
Rudye Breach, Sam Brown, Kaylee Owens, Cameron Owens, Maya Daughtry,
Shane Daughtry
Ushers
Carmen Greenidge, James Henderson, Maria Lewis, Matthew Reid,
Jane Washington,Camille Worrell
Eucharistic Visitors
Audrey Taylor, Cynthia Cole
Vestry Greeter
Amy Auld Owens
Nursery Care
is available during the 10:00 AM service.
Coffee Hour:
Eileen McClean
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THIS WEEK AT GRACE
Saturday- November 3
8 AM to 1PM
L.U.W. Winter Clothing Giveaway- Parish Hall
5:00 PM First Saturdays at Grace
: Performance of
Mozart’s
Requiem.
Reception to follow
Maria Campos will be on vacation Tuesday November 6 through Tuesday November 13
Tuesday November 6
12:05 PM
Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
Wednesday November 7
12:10 PM
Downtown Music at Grace
1:30 PM-3 PM
SAGE - Library
7:30 PM
Bible Study - Library
Thursday November 8
12:05 PM
Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
7:30 PM
Santa Eucaristía in the Church
Friday- November 9 -The Office will be closed
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What's New This Week
Daylight Savings Time ends: "Fall Back" on Saturday night!
As part of our observance of all Saints' Sunday, we will use Rite 1 for the 8 am service on Sunday.
Thank You to
everyone who worked so diligently to prepare our liturgy and reception for Bishop Dietsche’s visitation last Sunday. Special thanks to our musicians, Peter Roberts, Juan Carlos Abreu, and Donny Mendez, and to Syliva Simon and our Welcoming Committee.
Thank you to Eileen McClean
for organizing and presenting our Organ Fund Benefit Concert on November 3. Tickets will be available at the door: $25/$20 seniors
Thank You to Maria Lewi
s for donating the portable labyrinth that we will use for our parish Day of Renewal and for future prayer groups, retreats, and invitations to personal meditation. Walking the labyrinth is an ancient spiritual practice. This labyrinth can be set up easily in the Parish Hall, and it will build into our shared life the joy and empowerment of contemplative prayer.
Thank you to Brian Owens
for giving the Stewardship Reflection at today’s service to begin Stewardship Season.
Thank you
to Charlotte Roberson and Cynthia Sangurima Brown for preparing our 2019 Stewardship Drive, and to our other speakers this month: Nathanael Graves, Michael & James Heffner, and Daisy Calderon.
Tickets available today:
NEXT SUNDAY – November 11
th
4:30 PM Benefit Concert by Folkore Urbano
. This group, and its founder and director Pablo Mayor, are known internationally for their unique combination of traditional Colombian music with contemporary jazz. To learn more see
www.folkloreurbano.com
. This concert is hosted in collaboration with Downtown Music. Please see Barbara Biles or Cecilia Peagler to purchase tickets today or at the door: $20/ adults; $15/seniors.
REGISTRATION TODAY:Parish Day of Renewal on December 1
st
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There is no cost for the day (all food and refreshments will be provided) but we will need to know how many people to prepare for. Please complete the form inserted in today’s leaflet and available at the back of the church. We will have a table set up in the Parish Hall where you can learn more.
For the Day's Schedule and a Registration Form click here
ECW Meeting:
Next Sunday– November 11
th
at 11:45 am in the Library.
at marygene57@msn.com.
ANGELUS Deadline: NEXT SUNDAY November 11.
Please submit to Mary Baker marygene57@msn.com.
Bible Study:
A comparison of episodes in the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, and Luke is the focus of our Wednesday evening discussions
.
The Gospel of Mark continues be the
focus of our
weekly e- Bible Study
Click here.
To read reflections on Chapters 5 & 6
Click here,
Chapter 7
Click here
To read the Interim Pastor's Stewardship Letter
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Click here
Para leer la carta de mayordom
í
a Interino del Pastor -
Clic aquí
Para leer la carta del comité de mayordomía -
Clic aquí
To Print 2019 Stewardship Pledge Form
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Click here
Para imprimir el formulario mayordom
í
a de 2019
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Clic aquí
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Youth Ministries: Sunday School 13 & J2A
Classes will meet on November 4 & 18
Classes will not meet on November 11 and 25.
During Stewardship Season, all classes will have age-appropriate discussions about stewardship.
Each child and youth will complete a Promise Card, promising to serve Grace church in some way during the coming year.
They will bring their Promise Cards to the altar as part of the liturgical Pledge Offering after they join the service on November 18.
To have your own copy of the Promise Card
To Print a copy of 2018 - 2019 Sunday School, Rite 13 & J2A Calendar
Click here
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Sundays in November
Stewardship Season
Saturday November 3
5:00 PM First Saturdays at Grace
Performance of
Mozart’s Requiem
Sunday, November 4
All Saints’ Sunday
We welcome in Holy Baptism Cameron Richardson Antoine at the 10AM Service.
Stewardship Speaker: Brian Owens
Sunday, November 11
Prayers of thanksgiving and healing for Veterans at the 8 AM & 10 AM services
Stewardship Speaker: Nathaniel Graves
4:30 PM
Benefit Concert by Folklore Urbano
Sunday, November 18
Pledge Offering Sunday
Stewardship Speakers: Michael & James Heffner
11:30 AM – Parish Town Hall: Review of World Café Discussion
Sunday, November 25
Stewardship Speaker: Daisy Calderon
Prayers for Healing at 10 AM
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GENERAL INFORMATION
- To read the Vestry Highlights for September 25 click here
- To read June Vestry Minutes click here
- To read Sunday, November 11, 2018 Lessons click here
- November Lector Rota click here
- Our Fall 2018 Angelus is now available for everyone to read. click here
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DTM at Grace- Wednesday, November 7 at 12:10PM
Join Us! - Our 31st Anniversary Season
September 2018 - May 2019
Jörg-Michael Schwarz
, violin &
Dongsok Shin
, harpsichord, principals of the internationally acclaimed
REBEL Ensemble for Baroque Music
, play Sonatas for Violin and Harpsichord of the High Baroque featuring richly colorful works by Telemann, Handel, Mascitti and J.S. Bach.
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Concerts to Benefit the Organ Fund
This Saturday, November 3 at 5 PM
Sunday, November 11 at 4:30 PM
Saturday, December 8 at 5 PM
Grace Church will host three concerts to benefit the Organ Fund for repair and maintenance of our organ.
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This Saturday November 3, at 5 PM
an orchestra and chorus will perform
Mozart’s
Requiem.
Tickets will be $25/$20 for seniors.
We are looking forward to the first benefit concert of the season, the performance of Mozart’s
Requiem
offered in observance of All Souls’ Day, and honoring all those whose lives have brought beauty and order to our lives.
Please contact Eileen McClean if you wish to memorialize someone in the concert Program.
On Sunday November 11
at 4:30 PM
the Colombian Jazz Quintet Folklore Urbano will perform. Tickets will be $20/$15 for seniors.
On Saturday, December 8 at 5 PM-
The Alex Auld Jazz Quartet will play for a service of Jazz Vespers; we will ask for a Free Will Offering.
All performances are sponsored in collaboration with Downtown Music. Thanks to Eileen McClean for organizing these events
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S.A.G.E. Meeting: Wednesday, November 7
At 1:30 pm in the library.
New members are welcome! Looking forward to seeing everyone!! Blessings! Marie Barrow
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ECW Meeting on Sunday, November 11th
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At 11:45 am in the library.
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Book Club Update:
For our next meeting on
Tuesday, Nov 13,
the book club will discuss
The Other Einstein
by Marie Benedict and investigative reporter Bob Woodward’s bestseller,
Fear: Trump in the White House
(an additional optional read for Nov). Interested in the book club? Contact Karen Odom (
karenodom@yahoo.com
).
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Parish Day of Renewal
Saturday December 1, 2018
10 am - 6pm
The Way of Love: Practices for a Jesus-Centered Life.
We will have prayers and discussions in English and Spanish centered on Bishop Curry’s call for the Jesus Movement, and we will have special reflections and training for ushers, altar servers, acolytes, lectors, and the Pastoral Care Team. We will end the day with a Contemplative Prayer Service with music by Transjazz Gospel Jazz group. (Some of you will remember their lead vocalist, Vanessa Daley-Johnson, who sang at John Carter’s funeral.) Watch for more information about registration and preparations.
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Report from the Search Committee
The Search Committee has completed their evaluation, and they have recommended three candidates to the Vestry. The Vestry has begun their process of interviews. We ask your prayers for discernment.
The Parish Profile is posted on our website. To read
click here.
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The Episcopal Diocese of New York
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Bishop Dietsche Writes on the Tree of Life Massacre and the Responsibility of Gospel Witness : T
o Read
Click here
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Hurricane Relief
Episcopal Relief & Development is now supporting dioceses that are facing the aftermath of Hurricanes Florence and Michael. Please continue to pray for all those impacted by hurricanes, for the first responders, and for church communities as they reach out to their most vulnerable members and neighbors. Contributions to the
Hurricane Relief Fund
will help Episcopal Relief & Development support Church and other local partners as they provide critical emergency assistance to those most in need.
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~ Save the Date! ~
A Service of Dedication: 125 Years
November 18, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
A festive Evensong
celebrating the 125th anniversary
of the laying of the Cathedral cornerstone
Featuring the full Cathedral Choirs, the Great Organ and the return of the State Trumpets
The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church, will preach and be seated in the International Ecumenical Cathedral.
Seating must be reserved / RSVP by November 12, 2018
Ms. Laura F. Bosley: 212 316-7493
E: lbosley@stjohndivine.org
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E:mcampos@gracechurchwhiteplains.org T: 914 949 2874 x10
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