Step into Grace 

Where strangers become friends 

We are an Open and Affirming church. Every one of every age, race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental ability, or economic status is invited to join us as together we live

out the Gospel message of love, forgiveness, service, and justice.

No matter where you are in your spiritual journey- you are welcome here.

The Holy Name

Holy Eucharist

January 1, 2023

at 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

The Holy Name

Holy Eucharist

January 1, 2023 at 10:00 AM

For 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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(New York)

Lectionary Bible Study

Tuesdays at 7:00 PM

For Zoom:

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(New York)

Centering Prayer

Thursday at 5:00 PM

In person and on Zoom

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Movie Nite

Thursday, January 5

at 7:00 PM on Zoom

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(New York)

Books and Bread,

January 11, 2023

In person and on Zoom

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Third Sunday Supper 

(Every Third Sunday)

January 15, at 6:00 PM

In person

More information in the

article found above.



The Holy Name

of our Lord

Luke 2:15-21

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger.When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

After eight days had passed, it was time to circumcise the child; and he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

Good Christian Men, Rejoice

For the most up to date information

please visit the

Berkshire Vaccine Collaborative website, 

https://www.getvaccinatedberkshires.org/.



For those who may still be looking to get their Covid booster and/or flu shot the

Southern Berkshire

Public Health Collaborative

will be hosting a clinic at the

W.E.B. DuBois School

(313 Monument Valley Road)

in Great Barrington on Tuesday December 13^th from 4 – 7 pm.

Regular dose flu and Pfizer Bivalent Booster will be available.

For more information, and to register, go to this website:

https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/tritown

The best way to avoid serious illness from Covid and the flu is to be fully vaccinated. Here is a link to find a vaccination location in the area:

https://vaxfinder.mass.gov/



We supply this list so you may contact members of our congregation who are at home or in a nursing facility. Please hold in your prayers and reach out as you can.

BLAKELY, Rosemarie           

BOWENS, Marina             

BREASTED, John        

BROOKS, Jane        

FRYE, Vonnie          

GORE, Barbara        

HAIDER, Meredith                                       

McCURDY, Deborah

TURNER, Barbara     



GRACE

CHURCH 



Please include

in your daily prayers this week:

Members of the Parish Family:

Cathy Haywood, Margaret O’Clair, Mark Anderson, Dindy Anderson, Doreen Hutchinson, Anne Andrews, , Meredith Haider, Rosemarie Blakely, Marina Bowens, Charles Folger, Barbara Gore, and Barbara Turner.



Others we love: Julie Mooney,Rick Gore’s sister; Kelly & Elijah; Denise Chandler; Livia Driscoll; All those grieving the death of Jack Stedman; 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: Joe Merola; Jim Driscoll, father of Gideon's Garden intern, James Driscoll; 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.

The Church's wider mission:

La Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico

And we offer thanks: for all those celebrating birthdays or anniversaries this week: Sally Brooke, 12/29; George Raymond, 1/2.



Join us for

Centering Prayer

now in person and on ZOOM

Every Thursday

5:00 - 6:00 PM



Encouraging a practice of silence and stillness we focus on practices of Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina using scripture, art and music. All are welcome.

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Meeting ID: 177 160 858

Passcode: 917937

Or call:646 558 8656,

(New York)