Grace/La Gracia
33 Church Street White Plains, NY 10601
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This Week At Grace
Wisdom has built her house, she has hewn her seven pillars. .
‘Come, eat of my bread and drink of the wine I have mixed.
‘ [Proverbs 9:1, 5]
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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
Organist
Peter Roberts
Lectors
Trisha McGuiness, Irene Alves
Intercessor:
Jean Wilson
Eucharistic Ministers
Oscar Bunche, Ray Williams
Acolytes
James Heffner, Priya Kumar, Rohan Kumar
Ushers
Margaret Bloomfield, Delroy Chang, Albert Sargent, Bob Soso,
Shirley Spencer, Jean Wilson
Vestry Greeter
Karen Odom
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THIS WEEK AT GRACE
Sunday August 19
10:00 AM Confirmands meeting in the library
2:00 PM Planning meeting for September 16 bi-lingual service
Tuesday August 21
8:00 AM Executive Committee Meeting - Rectory
Noon Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
Thursday August 23
Noon Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
7:30 PM Santa Eucaristia in the Church
Saturday August 25
11 AM Funeral and Interment for John N. Carter
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What's New This Week
John N. Carter
September 22, 1922 - August 13, 2018
"See, I am making all things new." [Revelation 21:5]
The funeral for John Carter will be held at Grace Church on Saturday, August 25th at 11 AM. The family invites the congregation to join them for a repast in the Parish Hall after the service.
Memorial donations may be sent to:
The Foundation of Westchester Clubmen
c/o McEvoy & Associates
32 Union Square East, Suite 402
N.Y., N.Y. 10003
Mission:
The Westchester Clubmen, established in 1959, is an organization of African-American men in Westchester County dedicated to educating, supporting and inspiring young African-American and Latino men to fulfill their dreams.
Notes of condolence may be sent to:
Carole Carter
1700 Hall Avenue
White Plains, NY 10604
Bible Study: The Song of Songs #8
For the 8 weeks of the summer, we have been reading the Song of Songs (also known as the Song of Solomon): A collection of poems celebrating the beauty of creation and the ever-renewing and unending power of love, human and divine. We will send an e-meditation every week, and hard copies will be available and posted on our website:
www.gracechurchwhiteplains.org
or to read
Introduction and Song #1
THIS SUNDAY: August 19 - Confirmands Meeting after 9 AM Service in the Library.
James Heffner will lead the discussion to finalize plans for the Labor Day BBQ, and Mother Judith will outline the plans and schedule for Confirmation preparation. Please bring your calendars so that we can schedule class meetings together.
Vestry Update:
At their monthly meeting on July 24, the Vestry discussed the ongoing work of three research teams exploring options for the elevator repair, the rectory repairs, and the organ fund. They debated alternative means of funding these projects. This conversation is ongoing, and the Wardens and Vestry will inform the congregation when they have decided on a plan. Meanwhile, work continues installing a new security system, reviewing historical and legal documents, re-organizing our files and our storage spaces, and preparing our space for the program year.
Parish Retreat: Change the Date
– Our Parish Retreat, originally scheduled for September 7 & 8 has been changed to
Saturday, December 1, 2018, 10am – 6 pm.
Given the different responsibilities requiring the attention of the Search Committee and the Vestry during the fall, we thought it best to change our plans. We also want this to be a day when both our English-speaking and our Spanish-speaking members will be able to pray, sing, eat, and talk together. This requires a different kind of planning. We also want to have age-appropriate sessions for children and youth, and not only does this require different planning, but the beginning of the school year is not the best time for wide participation. December 2 is the day before Advent begins – a “liturgical new year’s eve,” of sorts, and it is therefore a more appropriate time for all of us to gather in thanksgiving for the past year and in asking God’s grace on the new ministry you will be about to begin. The day will end with our First Saturdays at Grace Holy Eucharist and a potluck dinner.
Youth Ministries: Sunday School, Rite 13, & J2A
Sunday School registration will be held on September 9 & 16; it can also be done online at
www.gracechurchwhiteplains.org
. 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 on Sunday September 23.
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September Weekends at Grace
September 2
- Labor Day Weekend: Services at 9 am & 12:30 pm
September 3
- Grace's Kitchen Labor Day BBQ
September 9
- Backpack blessings &
Alzheimer Awareness Sunday
- Services at 8 am & 10 am & 12:30 pm
- Presentation on Alzheimer's Disease at 9 am, 11:30 am & 12:30 pm
- 9:15 & 11:45 AM Choir Rehearsal
- 9:45 AM Nursery Care
- 11:30 AM Sunday School Registration in the Parish Hall
- 11:30 AM St. Nicholas Choir Rehearsal - Music Room
September 15
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5 - 10 PM La Gracia Fiesta Fundraiser – Grace Church Ballroom
September 16
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8 AM Holy Eucharist in English
- 11 AM Bi-lingual Family Service
- Potluck lunch following the service
- 10:15 AM St. Nicholas Choir Rehearsal at 10:15 am - Music Room
- 12:30 PM Sunday School registration in the Library
September 23
- Sunday School, Rite 13 and J2A begin
September 30
- 11:15 am World Café Parish Forum
Rite 13/J2A Students attend the World Cafe
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La Gracia Fundraiser for Grace/ La Gracia: Saturday September 15 5 PM-10 PM
Please see Fr. Adolfo or contact the Parish Office to purchase tickets to this gala
evening of dancing, dinner, basket raffle, and joyful fellowship for all ages. Half the proceeds to Grace Church operating budget, and half go to the La Gratia lunch program. Please talk with Fr. Adolfo to see how you can help.
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General Information
The Minutes of the May meeting are posted on the bulletin board next to the Parish Hall.
- To read Sunday, August 26, 2018 Lessons click here
- Our Summer 2018 Angelus is now available for everyone to read. click here
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Sunday Coffee Hour Host Needed
We are looking for volunteers to host coffee hours on December 2, 16, & 30. A signup sheet is on the bulletin board by the Parish Hall.
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Grace's Kitchen Labor Day BBQ Sept. 3rd
Volunteers Needed for Grace’s Kitchen Labor Day BBQ
Grace’s Kitchen staff will have the day off on Monday, Sept. 3. The Confirmands and the Young People of Grace, coordinated by James Heffner, are organizing this event. Let’s all support our young people of Grace Church.
Please consider volunteering (even for an hour) to set up, serve food and/or clean up between 8:30 am to 11:30 am. Monetary donations and food contributions (salads, fruits, juice and/or soda) are always appreciated. Monetary donation can be mailed to the parish office. A Sign-up Sheet for food contributions is posted outside of 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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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 may take some time depending on Diocesan review and candidate availability, and it will be followed by site visits where applicable. The Committee will not be able to comment during this process, which we expect to 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 Episcopal Diocese of New York
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A Journey to the Holy Land
On 1
2 Days: August 18 to August 29, 2019
Reservation Deadline:
This September 28, 2018
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E:mcampos@gracechurchwhiteplains.org T: 914 949 2874 x10
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