Grace La Gracia
33 Church Street White Plains, NY 10601
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The Sunday of the Resurrection Easter Sunday
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Domingo de Pascua de Resurreccion
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Jesus said, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.
"Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
Matthew 11:25–30
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Ministers of the Liturgy
April 21, 2019
Celebrant & Preacher
The Rev. Dr. Chip Graves
Assisting Priest
The Rev. Adolfo Moronta
Organist & Choir Director
Peter Roberts
Lectors 8:00 AM
Ella Fitzgerald (1st & 2nd Lesson)
10:00 AM
Carlos Mu
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oz, Dorothy Brathwaite
Intercessor:
Joyce Sampson
Eucharistic Ministers
8:00 AM
Brinda Bradley
10:00 AM
Melanie Jackson, Sandy McAllister, Andrea Spencer
Acolytes 10:00 AM
Lauren Reid, Jean Chambers, Spencer Carden,
Anna Kristina O’Hanlon, Gabrielle Parkinson, Eric Woodberry, Aaron Woodberry,
Vika O’Hanlon
Ushers 10:00 AM
Margaret Bloomfield, Delroy Chang, Albert Sargent, Bob Soso,
Shirley Spencer, Jean Wilson
Eucharistic Visitors
Eileen McClean, Ray Williams, Carolyn Rogers, Lisa Daley
Vestry Greeter:
Matilde Lazcano
Coffee Hour Hosts
The Welcoming Committee
Nursery Care
is available during the 10 AM service. – Claudia
Thank you! to everyone who contributed to the beauty of our worship during Holy Week and our Easter celebration
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Bring a friend to Easter because …
We want to share our joy…
We want to get to know new people…
We have an amazing church…
We have a fantastic choir and music…
Jesus wants us to share with others…
Easter is the most important day for us as Christians.
Therefore, let us share this joy with others – friends, family members, other people we meet.
Let the world know that Grace Church is joy-filled and celebrating Easter in a big way this year.
S
o, bring a friend to Easter and let’s celebrate!
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THIS WEEK AT GRACE
April 21, 2019
Easter Day
8:00 AM
Holy Eucharist - In English
10:00 AM
Festival Holy Eucharist - In English with Choir
12:30 PM
Domingo de Pascua Misa en espa
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Monday, April 22 & Tuesday, April 23
Parish Office Closed
Wednesday, April 24
12:10 PM
Downtown Music at Grace
Thursday, April 25
12:05 PM
Eucharist in the Chapel
Saturday, April 27
2:00 PM
Quinceañera Misa - Church
4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Parish Hall Rental
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Monthly Gratitude
Pastoral Care
This month we raise up Sandy McAllister and the Grace Church Pastoral Care team.
Each week this fabulous team of caregivers serves our beloved members in so many ways.
They pray for our members. They call them. They share Communion with them. They make personal house calls. They write letters. In essence, they share the love of Christ to those in need and in so many ways. Please recognize them and thank them for this amazing ministry.
MARIE BARROW
CYNTHIA COLE
LISA DALY
SANDY GADSDEN-McALLISTER (CHAIR)
ARLENE ROBERTS GRANT
JUDY HUTTON
EILEEN McCLEAN
CECILIA PEAGLER
CAROLYN ROGERS
JOYCE SAMPSON
AUDREY TAYLOR
RAY WILLIAMS
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Youth Ministries: Sunday School, Rite 13 & J2A
- April 20 6:00 PM The Great Vigil of Easter
- April 21 10:00 AM Easter Sunday - No Classes
- April 28 10:00 AM ALL Classes Meet
To Print a copy of 2018 - 2019 Sunday School, Rite 13 & J2A Calendar
Click here
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UNITED THANK OFFERING
Alleluia! Christ is risen!
The Lord is risen indeed!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
We have been waiting six long weeks to sing out these words! Sing them out with joy every day. Share the Good News throughout these seven weeks of Easter. And make some music shaking the coins in your UTO Blue Box!
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
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T
he ECW Easter Raffle drawing will be held during the coffee hour.
One ticket for $1.00/Six tickets for $5.00.
There will be various baskets "something for everyone
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Monday, April 22 and Tuesday, April 23
The parish office will be closed following Easter Sunday.
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Downtown Music at Grace April 2019 Concert Schedule -
Click here
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DTM at Grace, Wednesday, April 24th at 12:10 PM
A WQXR Encore at Grace
- Harmonica virtuoso
Robert Bonfiglio
has shown the world what power there is in this little instrument, what possibilities there are for an almost infinite range of expressivity from a range of only about four octaves. Heralded by the Los Angeles Times as “the Paganini of the harmonica” he has soloed with over 200 Orchestras including the Minnesota Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Symphony, and the Boston Pops. Prompted by Bob Sherman, Mr. Bonfiglio will demonstrate various harmonica styles and techniques then bring a sparkling variety of short pieces to this special concert. A short audience Q and A session follows the program. A Downtown Music debut.
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Sunday, April 28th The Book Club
Join the Book Club in discussing this year's parish-wide read,
When Breath Becomes Air
by Paul Kalanithi, on Sunday, April 28, in the church library after the 10:00 am service. A memoir, the book explores first-hand what makes life worth living when the author, a neurosurgeon, becomes a patient with a terminal disease. Interested in joining the Book Club? Contact Karen Odom (karenodom@yahoo.corn).
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S.A.G.E.
Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 1st at l:30 pm in the library.
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Wednesday, May 1st – New Women's Bible Study
We are having a new Women's Bible Study at Grace Church. There will be an orientation for those interested will be
May 1st 7:15 PM in the library.
The Bible Study is open to women throughout our area. Many from outside our parish are expected to join us. Fr. Chip will be there. However, the ongoing Bible Study (to begin in early September) will be facilitated by a national study group called BSF (Bible Study Formation). This group is highly regarded, works with many Episcopal Churches and has been attended by many from our congregation. Come join us.
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Sunday, May 5th Answer to Cancer Race in The City of White Plains
Answer to Cancer race again this year. The event will take place on Sunday, May 5
th
. Road closures will again impact Grace Church. Here are the road closure times and streets that will be closed: 8:00am-10:00am, they will be closed at Main Street at MLK BLVd. to North Broadway, North Broadway at Main Street to Holland Avenue, Holland Avenue at North Broadway to Haarlem Avenue, Haarlem Avenue at Holland to Glenn Street, Water Street at Ferris Avenue to the finish line at Cottage place. You can access WP Municipal Garage by Hamilton Avenue. Thank you for your cooperation.
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On May 12th the 8 AM Service we will be following Rite One Liturgy
On May 12 we will go back to following Rite One liturgy during the second week of each non-summer months
until June 2019.
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Sunday, May 12 Mother’s Day Breakfast
& Episcopal Charities Sunday
The Men of Grace will celebrate the Mothers of Grace with a special breakfast between the services. We will also join with other churches in the diocese to support 47 parish-sponsored feeding programs in this region. We will have special envelopes for contributions to the outreach of the Episcopal Church throughout the United States.
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The Spring Angelus
is available in the church, in our E-newsletter under General Information and on our Grace Church website.
Please submit your articles for the Summer Angelus to Mary Baker E:
marygene57@msn.com by May 15, 2019.
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Sunday, May 19th ECW Meeting
in the library at 11:45AM
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May 19th Downtown Music at Grace Concert at 4:30 PM
Duo Amadeae Pianist Esther Park and Sun-A Park One Piano, Four- Hands Prize Winners of the New York International Piano Competition. Adults $25, Seniors (65+) $20 Students $15
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Sunday, June 9th The Feast of Pentecost:
Wear Red to celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit on the Followers of Christ. This will also be the last day for the Choir to sing for the 10 am service. We celebrate their gifts today. The St Nicholas choir continues to sing until June 16th.
Sunday, June 9th
– 1
0 AM Recognition of Graduating Seniors and Sunday School Teachers
Sunday, June 16th – Father’s Day Breakfast
– sponsored by the ECW. Please let Melanie Jackson know if you can help.
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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:
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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.
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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 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.
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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Remember those you love by signing up for flowers to adorn
the Altar for our worship.
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The Episcopal Diocese of New York
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Upcoming Anti-Racism Workshops
The purpose of the diocesan Anti-Racism Workshop is to help us become aware of how the sin of racism impacts all of our lives, and how we all unconsciously and consciously participate in racist systems. I
t is required for clergy in our diocese and highly recommended for lay leadership
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Manhattan
May 4 and 11 (two consecutive Saturdays)
St. John’s Church in the Village
Only a few spaces left!
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Tuesday, May 14 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION BUILDING
MAIN CAMPUS
75 GRASSLANDS ROAD VALHALLA, NY 10595
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White Plains Performing Arts Center
LIVE ON STAGE
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E:mcampos@gracechurchwhiteplains.org T: 914 949 2874 x10
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