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, Nancy Collins, Rebecca Gnann, Elizabeth M., Russell Fernando, Gilberto Rodriguez and family, Pastor Tyler, Ruth Case. Victims of gun violence everywhere. 

FLOWER MEMORIALS

Helen P. Cooke, Sallie & Fred Schuchardt, Dorothy L. Cramer, Carrie W. Blanchard, John Anderson, Josephine Braden, Gladys & Joseph Broome, and Walter C. & Dorothy A. Parshall

If you would like to add a name, please let us know: parishoffice@gracechurchnyack.org 

“I really only love God as much as I love the person I love the least.”

― Dorothy Day

Saturday, September 10

Join us in Memorial Hall at 10:00am this Saturday 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.  

Sunday, September 11 - The Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost

ARE YOU ON THE WORSHIP MINISTRY SCHEDULE? CLICK HERE to check.

Readings available HERE

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

O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

8:00am Holy Eucharist, Rite I

10:00am Holy Eucharist Rite II Also available via live-stream

Order of service for 10:00am service available HERE

 We will return to the church and our three-service schedule NEXT Sunday, September 18

In Rockland County, New York, community level is Low.

Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines

Get tested if you have symptoms

People may choose to mask at any time. People with symptoms, a positive test,

or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask.

NEXT WEEK

GRACE’S KITCHEN GATHERING – SEPTEMBER 13 EVENT POSTPONED

The celebration and brainstorming session for Grace’s Kitchen volunteers,  originally scheduled for September 13 has been postponed.  We hope to announce a new date soon. Stay tuned!

FROM OUR COMMISSION ON SOCIAL MINISTRIES

UPDATE ON REFUGEE PROJECT AT GRACE IN COORDINATION WITH INTERFAITH GROUP

Amazing news! Our wonderful interfaith group that has been meeting and planning is now ready to accept our first family of refugees. This family of six is from Afghanistan. They are temporarily in Tennessee and will arrive in New York at the end of September. It will be a heavy lift as it is a family of 6 adults, one being a paraplegic. This family consists of a mother, father, two girls and two boys. We look forward to giving you more information on the family in the coming weeks at services. If you would like to read more about our partnership for this program, check out this website: https://www.heartsandhomesforrefugees.org/ Joining me in this endeavor are: Karin Baere, Kathy Sestak and Paul Weiss. We will be sharing an Amazon Wish List soon if you would like to help participate in that way.  Heidi R. Hill, Social Ministry Commission

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

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has given throughout 2022.

As we move forward your willingness to support our church is more important than ever.

Click here to estimate your annual gift (Pledge) for 2023 by completing a pledge card online.

We are so grateful for your support.

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".

At the beginning of each day, after we open our eyes to receive the light of that day,

As we listen to the voices and sounds that surround us,

We must resolve to treat each hour as the rarest of gifts,

and be grateful for the consciousness that allow us to experience it,

recalling in thanks that our awareness is a present from we know not where, or how, or why.

When we rise from sleep let us rise for the joy of the true work that we will be about this day,

and considerately cheer one another on.

Life will always provide matters for concern.

Each day, however, brings with it reasons for joy.

Every day carries the potential to bring the experience of heaven;

Have the courage to expect good from it.

Be gentle with this life,

And use the light of life

To live fully in your time.

John McQuiston II in  Always We Begin Again:The Benedictine Way of Living