All Saints' Day

Holy Eucharist

November 6, 10:00 AM

In person & live-streamed on ZOOM

Please visit our website: 

https://graceberkshires.org/visitor/

for up-to-date information and a link to the digital service booklet.

Celebrant and Officiant:

The Rev.Tina Rathbone

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ZOOM INVITATIONS 

FOR GRACE CHURCH

All Saints' Day

Holy Eucharist

November 6, at 10:00 AM

In person

and on Zoom

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Meeting ID: 177 160 858

Passcode: 917937

Or call:646 558 8656,

(New York)

Contemplative Eucharist

Wednesday at 10:00 AM

In person at Grace Chapel

and on Zoom:

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Passcode: 917937

Or call:646 558 8656,

(New York)

Lectionary Bible Study

Tuesday at 7:00 PM

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(New York)

Centering Prayer

Thursday at 5:00 PM

In person and on Zoom

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(New York)

Movie Nite

Thursday, November 3

at 7:00 PM on Zoom

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(New York)

Books and Bread,

on Wednesday, November 9

at 7:00 PM

In person and on Zoom

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(New York)

Third Sunday Supper 

(Every Third Sunday)

November 20, at 6:00 PM

In person

More information in the

article to found above.



For the most up to date information

please visit the

Berkshire Vaccine Collaborative website, 

https://www.getvaccinatedberkshires.org/.

They will post notice of appointment openings 6-12 hours in advance. You can find answers to your vaccination questions including information about the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine on their FAQ page.

All Saints' Day

Luke 6:20-31

Jesus looked up at his disciples and said:

“Blessed are you who are poor,

for yours is the kingdom of God.

“Blessed are you who are hungry now,

for you will be filled.

“Blessed are you who weep now,

for you will laugh.

“Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you, revile you, and defame you on account of the Son of Man. Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, for surely your reward is great in heaven; for that is what their ancestors did to the prophets."

"But woe to you who are rich,

for you have received your consolation.

"Woe to you who are full now,

for you will be hungry.

"Woe to you who are laughing now,

for you will mourn and weep.

"Woe to you when all speak well of you, for that is what their ancestors did to the false prophets.

"But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again. Do to others as you would have them do to you.

Ye watchers and ye holy ones

This hymn tune, a personal favorite, was written/arranged by Ralph Vaughan Williams. This month there have been celebrations of the 150th anniversary of his birth. His work on The English Hymnal in 1906, revised in 1933 was foundational to our own hymnals 1940 and 1982. Our present hymnal has 24 hymns written or arranged by him. All Saints Day is often a RVW festival, and this Sunday is no exception as we will also be singing For all the Saints.

John Cheek

Ye watchers and ye holy ones,

bright seraphs, cherubim, and thrones,

raise the glad strain, Alleluia!

Cry out, dominions, princedoms, powers,

virtues, archangels, angels' choirs:

Refrain:

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

2 O higher than the cherubim,

more glorious than the seraphim,

lead their praises, Alleluia!

Thou bearer of th' eternal Word,

most gracious, magnify the Lord:

Refrain

3 Respond, ye souls in endless rest,

ye patriarchs and prophets blest,

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Ye holy twelve, ye martyrs strong,

all saints triumphant, raise the song: Refrain

4 O friends, in gladness let us sing,

supernal anthems echoing,

Alleluia! Alleluia!

To God the Father, God the Son,

and God the Spirit, Three in One: Refrain

GRACE

CHURCH 



Please include

in your daily prayers this week:

Members of the Parish Family:

Margaret O’Clair, Mark Anderson, Dindy Anderson, Doreen Hutchinson, Anne Andrews, Stacey Thomas, Claire and Mark Thomas, Meredith Haider, Linda White, Rosemarie Blakely, Marina Bowens, Charles Folger, Barbara Gore, and Barbara Turner.



Others we love: All those grieving the death of Jack Stedman, Ed Hunt; Cathy Haywood; Linda White; Stacey Thomas and her children, Claire, Mark and Johnny; All those grieving the death of Ed Hunt; all those grieving the death of Nelda Curry; Karen LaRocque friend of Sue Gore; Rosalind Haywood, Sue Gore's mother; Deborah McCurdy; Joy Milani, dear friend of Dindy Anderson; the Hardenberg family, friends of Lynn Walker; Conrad Harper, friend of John Ericson; Michael Pine, Pennie’s beloved Godson; Sophia, who is grieving the sudden death of her son; Linda Tornicelli.

Those who have died: Michael Rywkin, Monique Kirchoff's father; Wendy Reeve, Cathy Haywood’s sister; Jack Stedman; Queen Elizabeth II; Rino Aldrighetti, beloved friend of Steve White; Ed Hunt, brother-in-law of Anne Andrews; Faustino Gonzalez Nasario; Ruth Thornton, a dear friend Steve and Andrea White; Richard Edelstein, husband of Pat and beloved friend of our congregation; Hugh Pecon; Nelda Curry; Sam Raymond; Sara Keene; Vanessa Neves, daughter of Patti Poulos, friend of many in the congregation; Alan Sparks, brother of Debbie Holmes; Ruth Crawford; Neil Brandt, brother of Linda White; Jim Santolin, a dear friend of Rick & Sue; Larry Cheek, John’s brother; Patricia O’Hara.

Our world: For all places of violence and war around the world, that Peace may prevail, and human fear and suffering diminish. For all victims of gun violence in this country, and for those who inflict gun violence on others. For people who are suffering from COVID, Those who have died and those who mourn. For all who are alone, or afraid, or despairing. For prisoners, unhoused people, newly arrived immigrants and all our neighbors, near and far.

The many ministries of our local community and the Diocese of Western Massachusetts: For our partners at St. Paul's and the Revs. Libby Wade, Jane Tillman; the Rev. Sam Smith as he begins his ministry at All Saints, Worcester; Christ Trinity and the Rev. Erik Karas; our Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Doug Fisher; and the Mampong Babies' Home in Ghana; Christ the King – Epiphany, Wilbraham; Secretary of Convention, Wende Wheeler; North Berkshire Community Action;

Pioneer Valley Project.

The Church's wider mission:

The Church of England

And we offer thanks: for all those celebrating birthdays or anniversaries this week: Will Pinkston, 11/2; Laura & Eric Jordahl, 11/7.