Palm Sunday - April 10, 2022 |
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Almighty God, who created us in your own image: Grant us grace fearlessly to contend against evil and to make no peace with oppression; and, that we may reverently use our freedom, help us to employ it in the maintenance of justice in our communities and among the nations, to the glory of your holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Collect for Social Justice - Book of Common Prayer
PRAYERS FOR UKRAINE AND PEACE
God of peace and justice,
we pray for the people of Ukraine today.
We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons.
We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow,
that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them.
We pray for those with power over war or peace,
for wisdom, discernment and compassion
to guide their decisions.
Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear,
that you would hold and protect them.
We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
The Rt. Rev Mark Edington, Bishop of the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Our vestry, lay leaders, and congregation as we journey together on the search process for a new rector; Lainie Murrell, our postulant to the diaconate; Karin, Ian Cochran, Barbara and Peter dePinto, Carol Streichert, JoAnn Stone, Chris Mitchell, Bob, Ginny, Maura McGrath, Gerald and Marjorie Federico, Bob and Donna Weber, Bill & Theresa Weber, Yasso Herath, John and Shirley Federico, Robert Michael Weber, John Pluhowski, Margaret Fulmor Wagner, Margie Winslow, Diana Grace, Al and Carol Lalli, Bill & Lois Steinmann, Jean B., Lynn Johnson, Maude M, Giuseppe Cristofalo, Carmela Cristofalo, Carmelo Cristofalo, Thomas Sproviero, Domenico Fragale, Marianina Fragale, Peter Zakrepine, Ileya Robinson, Teagan, Carol Kiddoe Thompson, Sztyk Family, Drozdyk family, William, Ian, Jean, Stephen Yaw, Gloria Karpinsky, Melissa Frustaci, Dorothy L. Rooney
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All of the world’s religions make neighbors the central concern of spirituality and ethics. Love of God and neighbor are absolutely intertwined. . . If we understand that neighborly relations are woven into divine love, then we can grasp that God is a near- dwelling God. We know God through our neighbors.
In many ways, it is easy to agree that we should love our neighbors. The harder — and more controversial — question comes next: “But who is my neighbor?” Is it the person who annoys me? The one who has broken the peace of a neighborhood? Someone from a different culture, a different religion? A person who might frighten or threaten me? Indeed, neighbors are not necessarily likable nor like us. The call to neighborliness is not a call to dwell safely in gated communities, but instead it is a call to go over fences and boundaries and treat other human beings with dignity.
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Sunday, April 10 - Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday
Collect for Palm Sunday
Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Holy Eucharist, Rite I 8:00am
Holy Eucharist for all ages 9:30am
Holy Eucharist, Rite II with Grace Church Choir 11:00am
Order of Service available HERE
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THIS SATURDAY April 9 at 10:00am
Join us in Memorial Hall this Saturday at 10:00am as we assemble meals to be distributed to the homeless poor of New York City through Midnight Run. If you are able to bring necessary food items (ex: lunch meat, cheese, bread, cookies, etc.), please email Heidi at nyack13@gmail.com to make sure you are included on the list.
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THIS SUNDAY - April 10 - following the 9:30 and 11:00am services
Senior Youth Group Fundraising Breakfast
Proceeds will benefit the SYG summer service trip to Puerto Rico
COME HUNGRY!
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Announcements & Ongoing Programs |
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As Easter approaches we invite your memorial gifts for special flowers to enhance our festive Easter celebrations. Envelopes are available in the church on Sundays, or you may make a memorial gift online HERE (leave names in the comments section).
For names to be listed in the Easter bulletins, they must be received by Palm Sunday, April 10.
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Easter Vigil Reception
Following the 7:30pm Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 16 – the service that begins our celebration of Easter – there will be a reception in Memorial Hall with light refreshments and fellowship.
If you can assist with set-up, food, and/or clean-up, please contact Pat Cose (pacose@msn.com) for more information.
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Contemplative Tenebrae at Grace Church - Wednesday, April 13
The liturgy offered this night is the full, ancient form of Tenebrae. Tenebrae is a Latin word signifying “darkness,” “shadows,” and “obscurity.” It is a word that pointedly calls our attention to the scriptural accounts of our Lord’s crucifixion: The name Tenebrae has for centuries been applied to the ancient monastic night and early morning services of the last three days of Holy Week, which in medieval times came to be celebrated on the preceding evenings.
It is a moving descent into the darkest days of the church year as we descend into darkness and await the ascension into light at The Great Vigil of Easter. The Medieval offices of Matins and Lauds which were combined to create Tenebrae. these poignant scriptural laments serve as commentary upon the darkness that gradually enshrouds the church and ominously envelops Jesus’ life during Holy Week.
This service is marked by a reading from the book of Lamentations, in which each verse is introduced by a letter of the Hebrew alphabet, and the gradual extinguishing of candles until a single candle, considered a symbol of Christ, remains. Towards the end of the service, this candle is hidden, typifying the apparent victory of the forces of evil.
We will have some scripture readings, Psalms, and music. At the very end, a loud noise is made, symbolizing the earthquake at the time of the resurrection, the hidden candle is restored to its place and by its light we will depart in silence.
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We are so grateful for your support.
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We make our friends; we make our enemies; but God makes our next door neighbour.
G.K. Chesterton
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