The Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost - 8.21.2022 |
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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
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; 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, Kim Hewlett, Maude M, Giuseppe Cristofalo, Carmela Cristofalo, Carmelo Cristofalo, Thomas Sproviero, Domenico Fragale, Marianina Fragale, Peter Zakrepine, Ileya Robinson, Sztyk Family, Drozdyk family, William, Ian, Jean, Stephen Yaw, Gloria Karpinsky, Tasha, Melissa Frustaci, Gina Lacey, Shirley Chalke, Amy Miller, David, Suzanne,Diane Churchill, Tanya Perez-Rock, Nancy Collins, Rebecca Gnann, Elizabeth M., Russell Fernando, Gilberto Rodriguez and family. Victims of gun violence everywhere.
FLOWER MEMORIALS Helen Essex
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Silence of the Holy Place
What deadens us most to God's presence within us, I think, is the inner dialogue that we are continuously engaged in with ourselves, the endless chatter of human thought. I suspect that there is nothing more crucial to true spiritual comfort, as the huge monk in cloth of gold put it, than being able from time to time to stop that chatter including the chatter of spoken prayer. If we choose to seek the silence of the holy place, or to open ourselves to its seeking, I think there is no surer way than by keeping silent.
God knows I am no good at it, but I keep trying, and once or twice I have been lucky, graced. I have been conscious but not conscious of anything, not even of myself. I have been surrounded by the whiteness of snow. I have heard a stillness that encloses all sounds stilled the way whiteness encloses all colors stilled, the way wordlessness encloses all words stilled. I have sensed the presence of a presence. I have felt a promise promised.
I like to believe that once or twice, at times like those, I have bumbled my way into at least the outermost suburbs of the Truth that can never be told but only come upon, that can never be proved but only lived for and loved.
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Sunday, August 21 - The Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost - The Rev. Alon White
MORNING SERVICES WILL BE HELD IN THE AIR CONDITIONED MEMORIAL HALL
Please help by returning your chair to the hallway racks after the service!
Collect of the Day
Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
8:00am Holy Eucharist, Rite I
10:00am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Also available via livestream
Order of service for 10:00am service available HERE
WELCOME:
Jan Valentine will be our organist through Labor Day while Brandon Beachamp is on summer leave.
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Announcements & Ongoing Programs |
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SAVE THE DATE!
Coming on Wednesday, August 31 at 7:00pm, the Adult Spiritual Formation Commission will feature a group reading of the short play “Lazarus,” by Rowan Williams, moderated by actress Roberta Nobleman. “Lazarus” is the final of three plays from Rowan’s book, “Shakeshafte and Other Plays”and is a brief meditation on the 11th chapter of John’s Gospel “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life.Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live’.”
Rowan Williams weaves theological reflection and poetry into this drama for three voices that raises some profound questions about life and death. Following the reading there will be some time for discussing the play and reflecting about what Jesus’s words say to us today.
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BLOOD DRIVE AT ST. ANN’S
Sunday, August 21 from 8:00am to 2:00p,
The area is experiencing a critical blood shortage at this time.St. Ann’s is holding a blood drive Sunday and has invited us to join us to help reduce this shortage. Please consider making a donation if you’re able.
The drive will be held in St. Ann's school cafeteria from 8:00am to 2:00pm.
If you have any questions, you can email George Berry at (845)353-2424. You can schedule appointments with George, or with the Blood Center at http://www.nybc.org.
George Berry, St. Ann's (16 Jefferson Street, Nyack)
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REMEMBER YOUR PEOPLE TO PEOPLE DONATIONS - THE NEED IS GREAT
When you come to church please bring non-perishable food items to leave in the basket in the narthex. Peanut butter, tuna fish and cereal are greatly appreciated. If you don’t make it to church, you can always drop items off during office hours.
GIFT CARDS & LAUNDRY SUPPORT NEEDED
Occasionally individuals and families come to us with very basic immediate needs, like food and diapers for their children. When possible we try to help with small gift cards for stores like ShopRite, Target, or Walgreen’s. We’ve also found that help with laundry needs is appreciated, and have put together bags with quarters/soap pods/dryer sheets.We welcome donations of gift cards or materials/change laundry packages so we are prepared when the need arises — just bring them to the office or drop cards in the plate on Sundays.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS SUPPORTED THESE EFFORTS IN THE PAST
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Our Virtual Offering Plate
Please keep your pledge current!
To help ensure continuity for the church and our outreach programs to the community, please keep your pledge current if you are able, or make one-time donations as you would on Sunday. You can mail a check to us at 130 First Avenue, Nyack, NY 10960 or use our Virtual Offeering Plate to make an online gift. Use the drop down menu under "FUND" to choose "Other Gifts" or "Pledge Payments". \
We are so grateful for your support.
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“Dust”
Someone spoke to me last night,
told me the truth. Just a few words,
but I recognized it.
I knew I should make myself get up,
write it down, but it was late,
and I was exhausted from working
all day in the garden, moving rocks.
Now, I remember only the flavor —
not like food, sweet or sharp.
More like a fine powder, like dust.
And I wasn’t elated or frightened,
but simply rapt, aware.
That’s how it is sometimes —
God comes to your window,
all bright light and black wings,
and you’re just too tired to open it.
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