Grace/La Gracia
33 Church Street White Plains, NY 10601
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This Week At Grace
“Whoever welcomes one child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me" (Mark 9:30)
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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.
We pray for the young people of Grace who are preparing for Confirmation on October 28: Aaron Bradford, Maya Daughtry, James Heffner, Anna Kristina O’Hanlon,
Nikolas O’Hanlon and Kaylee Owens:
Almighty God, we thank you that by the sealing of your Holy Spirit you have bound us to your service. Renew in these your servants the covenant you made with them at their Baptism. Send them forth in the power of that Spirit to perform the service you set before them; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Celebrant & Preacher
The Rev. Dr. Judith Lee
Assisting Priest
The Rev. Adolfo Moronta
Organist
Peter Roberts
Lectors 8AM
Linda Heusser, Priscilla Read
10AM
Karen Southwick, Cecile Fray
Intercessor:
Joyce Sampson
Eucharistic Ministers
8AM
Oscar Bunche
10AM
Malik Bradford, Alison Munsch
Acolytes 10AM
Jean Chambers, Spencer Carden, Aaron Bradford, Eve Bradford,
Jordan Acevedo, Mirna Sanchez
Ushers 8AM
Stuart Madden
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0AM
Jo- Ann B. Boylan, Gloria Chang, Giovanni Green, Michael Heffner,
Andrea Spencer
Eucharistic Visitor:
Arlene Grant
Healing Team:
Judy Hutton, Lisa Daley, Cecilia Peagler, Arlene Roberts Grant
Vestry Greeter:
Michael Heffner
Nursery Care
is available during the 10:00 AM service.
Coffee Hour
: Marie Barrow, Nate Hogan
Assistant:
Sylvia Simon
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THIS WEEK AT GRACE
Sunday – September 23
9:00-9:30 AM
Adult Education: The Anglican Communion - Library
10:00 AM Sunday School classes, Rite 13, & J2A begin
11:30 AM Parish Forum:
The Episcopal Church, General Convention, and human rights in Israeli-Palestine relations - Library
5:00PM to 9:00 PM
Parish Hall Rental
Tuesday - September 25
12:05 PM
Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
7:30 PM
Vestry Meeting
Wednesday - September 26
12:10 PM
DTM at Grace: The Bridgeport Trio ( Classical Jazz).
7:30 PM
Bible Study – Library
Thursday – September 27
12:05 PM
Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
7:30 PM
Santa Eucaristía in the Church
7:30 PM
Search Committee – Library
Saturday – September 29
3:00 PM
Quinceañera
-Blanca Lopez
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What's New This Week
Bible Study:
In preparation for the Bishop's Visitation, (September 12-October 17 with no meeting on October 3rd) we will begin with discussion of Scripture from the Rite of Confirmation, and we will focus on different aspects of the Anglican tradition and the Episcopal Church.
September 26th topic: The Anglican Tradition: Theology.
The Gospel of Mark will be the
focus of our
weekly e- Bible Study beginning this week.
Sundays at 9 AM:
At 9 am on the Sundays leading up to the Bishop's Visitation we will have a Adult Education discussion in the Library about the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion. The topic for September 23rd: The Anglican Communion: Structure and Polity.
This Sunday: Parish Forum in the Library at 11:30 AM:
Priscilla Read will lead a discussion of current Israel-Palestine relations and actions that the Episcopal Church has taken to address the human rights violations in the region. A colleague from Jewish Voice for Peace will join the discussion.
Sunday School Classes begin: September 23.
Rite 13 and J2A will meet at
10 AM
during the service.
World Café: September 30 after the 10 AM service:
T
he Vestry will host small-group discussions of our ministries: Building and Grounds, Sunday School & Family Ministries; Stewardship, Welcoming, Advocacy, Worship, Music, Pastoral Care, Communication.
First Saturdays at Grace: October 6 , 4:30-6 pm -
Blessing of the Animals on the front lawn. In a celebration of St. Francis of Assisi, we welcome members of the community to bring their pets to Grace church for a blessing: Rain or Shine. There will not be a liturgy: Guests are welcome to come and go.
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September Weekends at Grace
September 23
- 10 AM - Sunday School, Rite 13 and J2A begin
- 9-9:30 AM - Adult Education: The Anglican Communion: Structure & Polity
- 11:30 AM - Parish Forum: the Episcopal Church, General Convention &
Israeli-Palestine relations - Library
September 30
- 11:15 am World Café Parish Forum
Rite 13/J2A Students attend the World Café
Sundays in October
Saturday, October 6
4:30-6:00 pm First Saturdays at Grace:
Blessing of the Animals on the front lawn
Sunday, October 7
Columbus Day Weekend: No Sunday School Classes
Urban League Voter Registration Drive after all the services
9-9:30 AM Adult Education: The Anglican Tradition: Theology
Sunday, October 14
11:30 AM
Confirmands Meeting
Sunday, October 21
10:00 AM
Family Service
Sunday, October 28
11:00 AM One service at 11:00 AM: Bishop’s Visitation
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GENERAL INFORMATION
- To read the Vestry Highlights for August 28 click here
- To read June Vestry Minutes click here
- The minutes of the June meeting are posted on the bulletin board next to the Parish Hall.
- To read Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 Lessons click here
- September Acolyte Rota click here
- September Lector Rota click here
- Our Fall 2018 Angelus is now available for everyone to read. click here
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Youth Ministries: Sunday School, Rite 13 & J2A
Schedule change this year: Rite 13 and J2A will meet at 10 AM during the service, instead of after the service. We hope this will be more convenient for families.
All classes will begin this Sunday September 23 at 10 am.
Pre-K (age 4) to Grade 6 – 2 floor classrooms
Rite 13 (Grades 7-8) – 1 floor Library
J2A (Grades 9-12) – 1 floor Parlor
To print a copy of 2018 - 2019 Sunday School, Rite 13 & J2A Calendar
click here
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Parish Forum: Sunday September 23rd after the 10AM Service in the library
At 11:30 AM Priscilla Read will lead a discussion of current Israel-Palestine relations and actions that the Episcopal Church has taken to address the economic, social, and human rights consequences of the conflict. A colleague from Jewish Voice for Peace will join the discussion.
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DTM at Grace- Wednesday, September 26th at 12:10 PM
Join Us! - Our 31st Anniversary Season
September 2018 - May 2019
The Bridgeport Trio (Bob Wason, piano, Lou Bruno, bass and Albert
Montecalvo, drums) returns to Downtown Music with a program inspired by the film noir classic,
Out of the Past
. Music of Thelonious Monk, Bill Evans and George Gershwin is featured.
dtm.org
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S.A.G.E. - Wednesday October 3
We will kick off the beginning of the year with a PARTY! New members are welcome! We will meet on
Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 1:30 pm in the library.
Hope to see you all there. Let’s catch up with each other after our summer break. Blessings! Marie Barrow
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First Saturday at Grace - October 6
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Blessing of the Animals on the front lawn. In a celebration of St. Francis of Assisi, we welcome members of the community to bring their pets to Grace church for a blessing: Rain or Shine. There will not be a liturgy: Guests are welcome to come and go. All animals are welcome. Must be on leash or in appropriate crate.
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Volunteers Needed for Grace's Kitchen Columbus Day - October 8
If you can volunteer a few hours between 8:30 am and 11:30 am we look forward to working with you. Monetary contributions are always welcome and needed. Food contributions of salads, fresh fruit, desserts, snacks and beverages always make the occasion more festive. The sign up sheet is posted on the bulletin board near the parish hall.
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Bishop's Visitation: Sunday, October 28
11AM Bi-lingual Service
Please see Mother Judith or Father Adolfo to discuss how to prepare for Baptism, Confirmation, Reception into the Episcopal Church (if you have been confirmed in the Lutheran or Roman Catholic traditions), and Renewal of Baptismal Vows.
The Bishop’s Visitation is a very important milestone in the life of the church: Please plan to be present to welcome Bishop Dietsche, to celebrate with our Confirmands, and to give thanks for the grace that has brought us together.
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Parish Retreat: 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. The day will end with our First Saturdays at Grace Holy Eucharist.
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Report from the Search Committee
The Search Committee has completed its period of “receiving names”, and now is moving to evaluating and interviewing candidates. This process will conclude with the recommendation of three candidates to the Vestry. We ask your prayers for success.
The Parish Profile is posted on our website. To read
click here.
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The 330th Anniversary of Trinity St. Paul's Episcopal Church in New Rochelle, New York
. In celebration of this milestone we are hosting a series of events which will take place September 14, 15, & 23, 2018.
Click here
for more information.
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The Episcopal Diocese of New York
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Hurricane Relief
Episcopal Relief & Development is now supporting dioceses in North and South Carolina as they respond to the storm and its aftermath. 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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A Journey to the Holy Land
On 1
2 Days: August 18 to August 29, 2019
Reservation Deadline: September 28, 2018
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Fall Episcopal New Yorker Theme: “Giving”
We Invite Your Contributions!
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L
etter from The Rt. Rev. Andrew ML Dietsche
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E:mcampos@gracechurchwhiteplains.org T: 914 949 2874 x10
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