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THE SEASON OF THANKFULNESS
GRACE CHURCH UPDATE February 3, 2012
NEW: CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO LAST SUNDAY'S SERMON
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Janet, Charles Drumm, Thomas Humeston, Bob and Donna Weber, Yasso Herath, Peter Lubeck, Catherine Lubeck, Al Lalli, Fred Hudson, Irma Carchi, Jim McClure, Vera Collins, Helen Pugliese, Ron, Mary Stierlen, John Schnalzer John Marino, Dave Schermerhorn, Barbara Harris, Madeline, Sergeant John Patrick Riffle, Ara Richard Parsekian, Marianna Quinn Parsekian, Elaine MacPhee, Roy Barrows
Please note: This list will be refreshed monthly; please call the office to add a name, or to request that a name be carried forward. There is a book in the narthex where -- before the service begins -- you may add names to be read during the Prayers of the People for the day.
REFLECTION
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PRAY THE HOURS
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THIS WEEK
READINGS - FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION/CANDLEMAS (2/5/12)
CLICK HERE for some resources to study the weekly lectionary readings.
ANNOUNCEENTS
PARISH FORUMS - between the 9:30 and 11:00am services
Join us Sundays from 10:10 to 11:00am to learn more about our faith, our church, our diocese, and our communion. Each week features a different topic led by members of the congregation and/or invited speakers.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 IS “SOUPER” BOWL SUNDAY
It’s not just the big game, it’s our annual day to collect cans and cash donations in a special drive for People to People. Didn’t bring a can today? Not to worry - cash is always welcome! The need is greater than ever -- help restock the shelves at People to People.
GRACE MUSIC PRESENTS: Typical Music Sunday, February 5 at 4:00pm
Three musicians form this anything-but-typical ensemble: violinist Todd Reynolds, pianist Vicky Chow and cellist Ashley Bathgate - all vital parts of the Bang on a Can Collective. They cross boundaries of genre and format in solos, duos and trios from early 20th c. right up to today in electrifying performances. Typical Music has been presented at Poisson Rouge and Rockport Music, as well as by The Guggenheim Museum and Bang on a Can, and can be found at http://typicalmusic.org. Tickets $15; Seniors $10; Students $5 – Available at the door. Meet-the-artists receptions follows the performance
GRACE CHURCH ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2012 at 10:45am
Services will be 8:00am & 10:00am
This year the Annual Parish Meeting will again be structured to provide an opportunity for members to come together in small groups to discuss ministry and mission, as well as to gather in plenary for reports and to vote. To make it possible for the widest-possible attendance at the meeting, our Sunday services will be at 8:00 and 10:00am, with the meeting taking place at 10:45am. Please note that church school classes/childcare will take place and continue through 12:30pm so that parents and teachers can attend this important gathering.
In preparation for the meeting members will receive letters outlining questions to be discussed in small group sessions. Please remember that while the Annual Meeting is open to all, only pledging members are eligible to vote. A list of those eligible to vote, minutes from the 2011 Annual Parish Meeting , and report of the Nominating Committee will be posted at the church entrance beginning 1/29/12.
HELPING HANDS
Grace Church will provide a safe haven for the homeless again on Thursday, February 9, Friday, February 10 and Saturday, February 11. Nyack High School’s Students Opposing Starvation will provide the meal on February 10, but we need volunteers to help cook and serve on February 9 and 11, as well as overnight supervisors for each night. If you can be a part of this ministry please sign up on the volunteer sheets on the bulletin board in the back of church, or contact Charlie Cross-cjcross3ny@yahoo.com.
AMAZING GRACE YOUTH CIRCUS PRESENTS.
CIRCUSCARES FOR YOUR KIDS! A Valentine's Day Weekend offering Saturday, February 11 - 6-9:30pm Drop your kids off at the Circus...then go eat in peace Children ages 4 - 14 join the circus for a fun-filled evening of juggling, clowning, tumbling and movies $35 single child; $25 for second sibling...for the whole night! Slice of pizza and drink included in price. Limit 35 children. Call Carlo Pellegrini at 348-8740 or carlo@amazinggracecircus.org to reserve your child's space today. Reservations Required. And the deal gets sweeter! CircusCARES will arrange with several Nyack restaurants and merchants to offer discount coupons to their establishments. Pick up your coupons when you drop off your child!
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE DINNER
Indulge with us! The Grace Church Confirmation Class invites you to come celebrate with our parish family before the long season of Lent. Pancakes and syrup, bacon and coffee, orange juice and milk will be served up in Memorial Hall from 5:30-7pm on Tuesday, February 21.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES: February 22 at 8:00am/noon/8:00pm
If you have palms from last year, please bring them to us and we’ll transform them into ashes for this year’s services. You can bring your palms to services on Sundays, or drop them at the office during the week.
ADULT SPIRITUAL FORMATION ANNOUNCES LENTEN SERIES
CLOSER TO GOD: EXPLORING SPIRITUAL PRACTICES AND PRAYER
February 29, March 7, March 14, March 21 from 6:00 - 8:00pm
Through the lens of the traditions of the Benedictine, Franciscan and Jesuit religious orders, we will explore and experience different types of prayer and spiritual practices. These may include scripture study, meditation, music, social action and creative expression. Try them all and find out what works best for you based on your personality type and temperament. Before we start each session, a light supper will be served followed by Lectio Divina (Divine Reading). Not sure what this is? Come find out! All are welcome. Please RSVP to 358-1297; parishoffice@gracechurchnyack.org.
PEOPLE TO PEOPLE PLEA
This is a busy time of the year - shopping, wrapping, decorating, planning festive meals. It's easy to forget that there are people in Rockland who will be hungry on Christmas. Please remember to bring a non-perishable food item to church every Sunday for People to People. People to People has a freezer onsite, so you're always welcome to drop off that extra turkey at their offices in Nanuet - 121 West Nyack Rd. Nanuet NY 10954 845.623.4900.
MEN'S PRAYER BREAKFAST
Men's Prayer Breakfast is an informal gathering of men from Grace and non members of the Grace community who gather to share prayer and reflections. Generally the group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month in Patterson Hall at 7ish. Coffee and light breakfast is served and generally the program begins by 7:15 am and concludes by 8:30 am. The group has read poetry, books, shared art work, listened to music and discussed topics related to individual and collective spiritual concerns. New members and visitors always welcome.
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PARTING THOUGHT
The Guest House
