Grace/La Gracia
33 Church Street White Plains, NY 10601
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This Week At Grace
‘For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible.’
[Mark 10:27]
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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:
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.
Ministers of the Liturgy
Celebrant & Preacher
The Rev Dr. Judith Lee
Assisting Priest
The Rev. Adolfo Moronta
Organist
Peter Roberts
Lectors:
8AM
Barbara Wiggins, Linda Heusser
10AM
Irene Alves, Arlene Grant
Intercessor:
Jean Wilson
Eucharistic Ministers
8AM
Brinda Bradley
10AM
Ray Williams, Lauren Reid, Andrea Spencer
Acolytes
10AM
Rudye Breach, Kaylee Owens, Sam Brown, Cameron Owens, Aaron Bradford, Malik Bradford, Eve Bradford, Eric Woodberry, Aaron Woodberry, Mirna Sanchez
Ushers
8AM
Stuart Madden
10AM
Lisa Daley, Hillary Fleming, Ginger Grant, Paxton Louis, Olivet Williams
Eucharistic Visitors
Judith Hutton, Cecilia Peagler
Vestry Greeter
Hillary Fleming
Nursery Care
is available during the 10:00 AM service.
Coffee Hour:
Doug Austin & Bill Duffy Assistant: Judy Hutton
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THIS WEEK AT GRACE
Monday October 15
10:00 AM ECS Site Visit for Grace’s Kitchen
Tuesday-October 16
12:05 PM
Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
Wednesday-October 17
12:10 PM
Downtown Music at Grace
5:30 PM
Downtown Music Board Meeting – Library
7:30 PM
Bible Study - Parlor
Thursday-October 18
12:05 PM
Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
7:30 PM
Santa Eucaristía in the Church
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What's New This Week
A very special thanks
for all who came out on Columbus Day to serve our guests at Grace’s Kitchen. We fed 80 (with 22 volunteers) and provided lots of leftovers for the balance of the week. With deep appreciation to the following individuals for their gift of time, food and financial support: Carole Lashley, Teri Surgent, Jo-Ann M Barnes, Mia Cardi, Bria Cardarelli, Lily Kis-Horvath, Samantha Nolan, Lawrence Boyd, George O’Hanlon, Karen Southwick, Linda Heusser, Janine Daughtry, Maria Lewis, Carole Carter, Shirley V. Spencer, Carolyn Rogers, Al Sargent, Ceclia Peagler, Giovanni Green, Rev. Judith Lee.
See you at the next event!
Michael Heffner & Walter Simon
Organ Repair and Stained Glass Window Restoration Campaigns:
On behalf of the leadership of Grace/La Gracia, we would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for the immediate outpouring of generosity from parishioners to underwrite these projects. While the campaigns have no official end-date; please keep in mind that Bishop Dietsche will be here on October 28
th
(Confirmation Sunday) and will bless the windows at this service. We’d like to get wording for plaques from parishioners who will be “adopting” windows by no later than the 21
st
of October. Also, don’t forget the 3 concerts that we have scheduled over the next 6 weeks (Saturday, November 3rd at 5 PM, Sunday, November 11th at 4:30 PM, Saturday, December 8th at 5 PM) to help raise money for the organ repair.
With deepest thanks - Joe Gallo & Michael Heffner
Bible Study:
In preparation for the Bishop's Visitation, we will focus on the Book of Common Prayer and the Anglican tradition of theology, ministry, and prayer. 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
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.
Board of Hope:
As we begin Stewardship Season, we will have a tri-fold board in the Parish Hall with post-its where each of us can post our hopes for Grace, and how Grace La Gracia has given us hope. These postings will be gathered into a Book of Hope to share with your new Rector.
Congratulations to Lisa Daley:
She was a member of the US team that won a bronze medal in the w45-49 relay at the World Masters Athletics Championship in Malaga, Spain, in September.
Congratulations to Marisol Ortega:
She has been nominated for the Church Club of New York 2018 Young Adult of the Year Service Recognition Award for her ministry of serving on Vestry to bring together the English- and Spanish-speaking members of Grace La Gracia.
To read the Interim Pastor's Stewardship Letter -
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
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Youth Ministries: Sunday School, Rite 13 & J2A
We will not have class
on
October 21 (Family Service)
or October 28 (Bishop's Visitation) so that families can worship together on these special occasions.
Rite 13 & J2A & La Gracia youth are going bowling: Saturday, Oct 13 4pm-6pm.
Costs for bowling, food, and drinks complimentary from the Youth Ministries budget.
Contact Donna Louis or Lauren Reid if you would like a ride.
We look forward to a "striking" afternoon and we hope your child(ren) can "spare' the time to join us!
It will be a "ball"!
Please note 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.
Pre-K (age 4) to Grade 6 – 2 floor classroom
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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Sundays in October
Sunday, October 14
9-9:30 AM Adult Education: The Anglican Tradition: Theology
11:30 AM
Confirmands' Meeting in Parlor
E.C.W. Meeting in Library
Sunday, October 21
10:00 AM
Family Service
Sunday, October 28
11:00 AM Bishop’s Visitation: One bi-lingual service at 11:00am
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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, October 21, 2018 Lessons click here
- October Acolyte Rota click here
- Our Fall 2018 Angelus is now available for everyone to read. click here
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DTM at Grace- Wednesday, October 17 at 12:10 PM
Join Us! - Our 31st Anniversary Season
September 2018 - May 2019
Cellist David Heiss is a member of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and is principal cellist of The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall. Featured as a concerto soloist and recitalist in a wide range of repertoire, he plays a John Betts cello, dated 1789. He is joined by pianist Warren Jones, a member of the faculty of the Manhattan School of Music and the Music Academy of the West, who is Principal Pianist for the exciting California chamber music group Camerata Pacifica. The music of Gabriel Faure is featured.
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Bishop's Visitation: Sunday, October 28
11AM Bi-lingual Service
The Bishop’s Visitation is a very important milestone in the life of the church: Bishop Dietsche will bless our stained-glass windows and will prounce the blessing on the marriage of Andrea Hamilton and Sanjay Singh, who were married in August, in addition to confirming and receiving youth and adults from both the English- speaking and Spanish-speaking congregations. 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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Concerts to Benefit the Organ Fund
Saturday, November 3 at 5 PM
Sunday, November 11 at 4:30 PM
Saturday, December 8 at 5 PM
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Grace Church will host three concerts to benefit the Organ Fund for repair and maintenance of our organ.
On Saturday November 3, at 5 PM
an orchestra and chorus will perform
Mozart’s
Requiem.
Tickets will be $25/$20 for seniors.
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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Celebrating All Saints' Day: Sunday, November 4
If you would like to have any loved ones remembered that day, please send their names to Maria in the parish office (914 949 2874 x10) or E:
mcampos@gracechurchwhiteplains.or
g. Provide names no later than
Tuesday, October 30
to list in our bulletin. You may also give a memorial gift to Grace Church in their honor.
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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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Book Club Update:
Please note that there will be no book club meeting in October. 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 Retreat: Saturday December 1, 2018
10 am - 6pm
The Way of Love: Practices for a Jesus-Centered Life
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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 their evaluation, and they have recommended three candidates to the Vestry. The Vestry is beginning 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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Sheltering the Homeless is Our Responsibility
Event Date: Saturday, 10/13/18 Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Purchase Friends Meeting House
4455 Purchase Street., West Harrison, New York
Accepting Donations for the Tag Sale Immediately
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The Episcopal Diocese of New York
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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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The 3rd Annual Global Mission Fair
Saturday October 13, 2018
Fair theme: "Mission as Sustainable Transformation"
Church of the Heavenly Rest :Fifth Avenue & 90th Street, NY 10128
9:00 am - 4:00pm Registration begins at 8:00 am
Keynote Speaker: Robert D. Lupton, author of Toxic Charity and Charity Detox and the founder of FCS Urban Ministries
Click here
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Responding to Domestic Violence: An Introductory Workshop
Thursday, October 18, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Church of the Heavenly Rest
2 East 90th Street, Manhattan
A One-Day Workshop for Clergy and Lay Leaders
Click here
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E:mcampos@gracechurchwhiteplains.org T: 914 949 2874 x10
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