Grace/La Gracia
33 Church Street White Plains, NY 10601
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n the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed
. —Mark 1:35
We all need time to be alone with God. For so much of the day we’re so busy that God can’t get a word in edgewise. The time you spend in quiet prayer multiplies the value of all your other time. It puts things in perspective—helps you see the bigger picture of your life. You distinguish between the important and the merely urgent. The most enthusiastic people person in the world still needs some quiet time with God. Nobody will give it to you, so you have to claim it for yourself. —Barbara Cawthorne Crafton
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Ministers of the Liturgy
Celebrant & Preacher
The Rev. Dr. Chip Graves
Organist
Peter Roberts
Lectors 8 AM
Ella Fitzgerald, Linda Heusser
10 AM
Biff Henderson, Carolyn Henderson
Intercessor
Lisa Daley
Eucharistic Minsters 8 AM
Brinda Bradley
10 AM
Malik Bradford, Jean Chambers
Acolytes
Aaron Bradford, Spencer Carden, Eve Bradford, Priya Kumar, Rohan Kumar,
Aadi Kumar, Agustina Kumar
Ushers 10AM
Jo-Ann B. Boylan, Gloria Chang, Giovanni Green, Michael Heffner, Andrea Spencer
Eucharistic Visitors:
Sandy Gadsden-McAllister, Arlene Grant
Vestry Greeter:
Michael Heffner
Coffee Hour
Black History Month Celebration Pot Luck
Assistant: Welcoming Committee
Nursery Care
is available during the 10:00 AM service.
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February 2019 Lector Rota, Acolyte Schedule and Lessons
are now available to download in our E-newsletter under General Information. Our Grace Church 10 AM
Sunday bulletin can also be read on our Grace website:www.gracewhiteplains.org.
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This Week At Grace
Tuesday, February 26
12:05 PM Eucharist in the Chapel
7:30 PM Vestry Meeting - Library
Wednesday, February 27
12:10 PM Downtown Music at Grace
Thursday, February 28
5AM to 2PM Site Rental- Parish Hall
12:05 PM Eucharist in the Chapel
7:30 PM Santa Eucaristía in the Church
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March 6, 2019
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES
12PM The Holy Eucharist
7:30 PM Bi-lingual Holy Eucharist with Choir
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Starting on March 10 at the 8AM Service
We will be following Rite One Liturgy during the second week of each non-summer months until June 2019.
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Lenten Education Series with Fr. Chip - March 13, 2019
You are invited to join me as I host a four-week study on the final 24 hours of Jesus Christ. Our educational journey will begin on Wednesday, March 13
th
and continue for three additional Wednesdays ending on April 3
rd
. Each session will start at 6:45 PM with time for Labyrinth prayer in the parish hall and then transition at 7:15 PM for Bible discussion in the library. Please contact our administrator, Maria Campos, by March 3rd to order books for the parishioners planning to attend.
This video series entitled, “
24 Hours that changed the World
” was written and produced by a wonderful Methodist pastor, Adam Hamilton. Adam started a new church, Church of the Resurrection, with only four members in 1990. Within 10 years, his church grew to over 15,000 members. As you will find, his educational resources are fantastic.
This educational series encompasses the historical nature behind the last day of Jesus Christ on earth. We will discuss the ‘why’, the ‘what’ and the ‘where’ behind the Biblical stories we reenact each year in Lent leading to Easter Sunday. It’s a powerful journey. For example, we will travel to Jerusalem. We will see what Jesus saw and we will walk along the path that Jesus took 2,000 years ago. Come join us for this amazing journey. Fr. Chip
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The Winter Angelus
is available in the church, in our E-newsletter under General Information and on our Grace Church website.
Copies of Grace Church 2018 Budget
– Annual Parish Meeting held on January 27, 2019 are available at the table in rear of the church and in the parish office.
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The Lord is forgiving instead of judging and generous when there is no obvious cause to be so. May we do the same! Use your Blue or Blue App as a blessing to someone.
Let the blessings flow symbolically into your Blue Box.
Remember your blessings, remember your blue box! – Melanie Jackson
To learn more about the United Thank Offering (UTO)
Click here
or refer to the UTO Information Poster on the bulletin board near the parish hall.
The ECW will have United Thank Offering ( UTO) boxes available during coffee hour for those who did not yet get one. Stop by the table for a blue box or more information about the UTO.
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Youth Ministries: Sunday School, Rite 13 & J2A
- February 24 10:00 AM No Classes – MidWinter Vacation
- Father Chip will visit the Sunday School Classrooms, Rite 13 & J2A on March 3, 2019 during the 10 AM Service.
- To Print a copy of 2018 - 2019 Sunday School, Rite 13 & J2A Calendar Click here
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SUNDAYS IN FEBRUARY
Grace Church celebrates Black History through a series of enriching events.
February 24 Spreading Joy
Join us in culminating a month of celebrating Black History. We will end with a joyful celebration of food and refreshments that reflects our diverse culture. Everyone is invited to bring a dish.
A heartful thanks to all who have helped to make this another celebration to be remembered!
Marie Barrow and Karen Odom
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Downtown Music at Grace
Wednesday, February 27 at 12:10 PM
Scottish baritone Ivor Klayman has sung most of the major baritone roles in the 19th and 20th Century operatic repertoire, and the title roles in Nabucco, Macbeth, William Tell, The Pilgrim's Progress and Prince Igor. He has appeared as soloist in oratorio and concert works ranging from Bach to Walton and presented song recitals of Mahler,Schubert,Schumann,Vaughan Williams and Wolf. He’s joined by pianist Svetlana Gorokhovich for this program featuring Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Songs of Travel, and Gerald Finzi’s deeply beautiful song cycle Let us Garlands Bring founded on texts of Shakespeare. A Downtown Music Debut
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Thank You to the Volunteers!
The efforts of the 13 volunteers who prepared, served, cleaned and distributed (food and shoes) made for a pleasant morning shared with our 55 guests. We’re deeply appreciative of their time, enthusiasm and generosity.
Volunteers:
Carolyn Rogers, Camille Worrell, Carole Lashley, Maria Lewis, Jean Wilson, Melanie Jackson, Clyde Hicks, Katy Toolin, Father Chip Graves. We’d also like to recognize Taurino Juarez and Roosevelt Mitchell for their hard work and support. -
Michael Heffner and Walter Simon
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S.A.G.E.
Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 1:30PM in the library.
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Book Club
After the winter storm forced the Book Club to cancel its Feb 12 meeting, the group’s Black History Month selection, The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander, has been moved to
Tuesday, March 12, at 7 pm in the church library.
Interested in the book club? Contact Karen Odom (
karenodom@yahoo.com
) or just come!
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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 or know of others who would be interested in the formation of a Public Relations Committee, please provide your contact information to Maria Campos
(mcampos@gracechurchwhiteplains.org)
or call the parish office at 914 949 2874 x10.
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Acolytes
We are building upon our acolyte team. Please contact Lauren Reid at
lrrmink@gmail.com
if you have interest in knowing more. Our next acolyte training will be held on Saturday March 23 at 10 AM.
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.
Join Our Volunteer Choir
Please consider joining our volunteer choir. We have inspiring, soulful and uplifting music for you to enjoy in the warm company of our dedicated, long time members. This invitation also extends to the younger members of our church community. We are delighted to have our kids sing in the10am service every third Sunday of the month. The children's choir will be practicing every Sunday right after service in the choir room.
All are welcome! Peter Roberts
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Free!
Know Your Rights On Immigration
Thursday, February 28th, 6:00-9:00 P.M.
Church ST. Peter 19 SMITH ST., PORT CHESTER NY
Click here
¡GRATIS!
CONOZCA SUS DERECHOS SOBRE INMIGRACIÓN
JUEVES, 28 DE FEBRERO 6:00 - 9:00 P.M.
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THIS WEEK AT MARTINE
Black History Month StoryWalk®, meet George Guidall, AARP Tax-Aide, and more
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Westchester Community College Admissions Newsletter - Academic Year 2018-2019
T
he Admissions Newsletter includes:
- Information about the new Next-Generation ACCUPLACER Placement Exam and new Testing Exemptions based on SAT/ACT/Regents Scores
- Student Testimonials: What are Students Saying About Westchester Community College?
- WCC Opportunity Programs
- EOP
- TRIO
- Black & Hispanic Male Initiative (BHMI) Program
- Viking ROADS
- Financial Aid & Scholarship Information
- And much, much more Click here
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The Episcopal Diocese of New York
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mprove volunteer training, reduce youth anxiety through mindfulness, and learn effective counseling techniques!
Dear Friend,
Registration is now open for Episcopal Charities' Spring 2019
Sustainability Institute Workshops
, our professional development series for outreach programs in the Episcopal Diocese of New York. These sessions provide a setting in which to learn about best practices, ask questions, network, and gain insight from experts in the field.
This spring, learn to:
Grantees are required to attend at least two workshops or webinars per calendar year, choosing those of most interest and relevance to one's program.
Additional workshops will be offered in September and October. Check our website later this spring for more information.
Sustainability Institute Workshops are open to staff and volunteers from all parish-based outreach programs in the diocese. You do not need to be an Episcopal Charities' grantee to attend.
Also, did you know that Episcopal Charities provides
Professional Development Grants
to help pay for outreach staff and volunteers to attend conferences, workshops, and other training opportunities? You can also apply to bring an outside trainer to your site for a professional development day. The application process is quick and easy! Check our website for a
list
of suggested training opportunities.
Please contact us if you have any questions or suggestions for future workshops.
Sincerely,
Leeanna Varga
Program Director
Episcopal Charities
212-316-7426
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The April issue of the Episcopal New Yorker will have "Death" as its theme
We Invite Your Contributions!
What are we looking for?
Personal experiences, theological reflection, information -- anything that will interest and enlighten our readers, written from a Christian perspective
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Lay Eucharistic Minister
and Eucharistic Visitor Training
Saturday, March 2, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Church of the Holy Trinity
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Episcopal Charities is now accepting applications for Youth Opportunity grants for the summer of 2019 and 2019-20 academic year.
Click here
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2018 Diocesan Convention Round-Up
for a Complete Round-Up
(Bishops' address/report texts, elections, resolutions passed, etc.)
Click here
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E:mcampos@gracechurchwhiteplains.org T: 914 949 2874 x10
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