The Fourth Sunday of Easter May 7, 2017 8:00 AM 10:00 AM
Rite II Rite II
BCP 355 BCP 355
HOLY EUCHARIST Prelude The Glorious Day Has Come Salvation has come to Earth
J.S. Bach
Hymn 379 God is Love The Easter Acclamation Celebrant: Alleluia! Christ is risen! People: The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia! Collect for Purity Gloria in Excelsis
Barrie Cabena
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The Collect of Easter Day O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. The First Lesson Acts 2:42-47 Those who had been baptized devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved. Reader: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. Psalm Hymn 645 The King of Love The Epistle: 1 Peter 2: 19-25 It is a credit to you if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly. If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong, what credit is that? But if you endure when you do right and suffer for it, you have God’s approval. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his steps. “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth”. When he was abused, he did not return abuse; when he suffered, he did not threaten; but he entrusted himself to the one who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were going astray like sheep, but now you have returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls. Reader: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. Hymn LEV 196 What a Fellowship Deacon: The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to John All: Glory to You Lord Christ. The Holy Gospel John 10: 1-10 Jesus said, “Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. They will not follow a stranger, but they will run from him because they do not know the voice of strangers.” Jesus used this figure of speech with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them. So again Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and bandits; but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the gate. Whoever enters by 2
me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord. All: Praise to You Lord Christ. The Sermon
The Rev. Adolfo Moronta
The Nicene Creed
BCP 358
The Prayers of the People, Form III
BCP 387
The Peace Announcements Anthem: The Lord My Shepherd 1. The Lord my shepherd guards me well, and all my wants are fed. Amid green pastures made to lie, beside still waters led. My careworn soul grows strong and whole when god's true path I tread.
David Ashley White
2.Though I should walk in darkest ways through valleys like the grave, No evil shall I ever fear, your presence makes me brave. On my behalf your rod and staff assure me you will save.
3. For me a table has been spread where all my foes can see. You bathe my head with fragrant oil to sooth and honor me. My heart and cup are both filed up with joyful ecstasy
4.Your steadfast love will follow me to shield me all my days and bring me to your holy house redeemed from error's ways. My whole life long to join the song of those who sing God's praise
Hymn 192 This Joyful Eastertide THE HOLY COMMUNION Eucharistic Prayer D
BCP 373
The Great Thanksgiving Sanctus and Benedictus
Barrie Cabena
The Lord’s Prayer At the Breaking of the Bread Celebrant: Alleluia, Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. People: Therefore let us keep the feast, Alleluia. 3
Anthem Draw us in the Spirit's Tether....
Harold Friedell
Draw us in the spirit's tether; for when humbly, in thy name, Two or three are met together; thou art in the midst of them: Alleluya! Alleluya! Touch we now thy garment's hem. As the brethen used to gather. In the name of Christ to sup, Then with thanks to God the father. Break the bread and bless the cup, Alleluya! Alleluya! So knit thou our friendship up. All our meals and all our living. Make us sacraments of Thee That by caring, helping, giving. We may true disciples be. Alleluya! Alleluya! We will serve thee faithfully. Hymn LEV 205 Trust and Obey The Post Communion Prayer
BCP 365
The Easter Blessing Hymn 345 Savior Again Postlude Toccata
Mendelssohn
ANNOUNCEMENTS Acolyte 8:00 AM Oscar Bunche Acolytes 10:00 AM Ray Williams, Lauren Reid, Rudye Breach, Aadi Kumar, James Heffner, Priya Kumar, Rohan Kumar, Kaylee Owens, Cameron Owens Lectors 8:00 AM Ella Fitzgerald, Irene Alves Lectors 10:00 AM Jane Washington, Monica Scantlebury Intercessor: Cecilia Fray Ushers – 8:00 AM 10:00 AM
Stuart Madden Carmen Greenidge, James Henderson, Maria Lewis, Matthew Reid, Jane Washington, Camille Worrell
Coffee Hour Hosts: The Juárez Family & Friends The flowers around the paschal ring are given in celebration and thanksgiving for Brianna's 18th birthday. As always, we place her in God's hands and ask the congregation to keep her in their prayers. Submitted by Mom,Dad and Sister Gabrielle ***
The altar flowers this morning are given by Janine & Lloyd Daughtry. Bishop Glasspool will be with us Friday evening at 7:00 PM on May 19 th to dedicate the La Gracia Sanctuary. This will be a bi-lingual service. All are welcome. Episcopal Charities We will be celebrating Episcopal Charities Sunday on May 21. Episcopal Charities is very generous in its support of Grace’s Kitchen, and the youth programs of Lifting up Westchester. Envelopes will be available for your contributions.
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Book Club Update The book club's May selection is I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Christina Lamb and Malala Yousafzai, which will be discussed on Tuesday, May 9, at 7:00 pm in the church library. Interested in joining the Book Club? Contact Karen Odom (
[email protected]). Grace Covenant Group Looking for an opportunity to continue to grow in your faith? Do you want to learn more about the Gospel's message enjoy fellowship and pray with others in a small group? If so, join us in a Grace Covenant Group. We will meet each week for 6 weeks from 7pm to 8:30 pm beginning on Tuesday May 2nd 2017. The meetings will be held in various parishioners’ homes. Please sign up with Judy Hutton or Carole Ashley. Any questions, please speak with Father Adolfo Moronta or Dr Barbra McCune. Angelus We welcome any new contributions to the next Summer Angelus. Please submit them to Mary Baker by May 14th. Mother’s Day Reminder: Mark your calendars now for the traditional parish tribute to mothers, our Mother’s Day Breakfast, Sunday May 14th, 8:45-9:45 AM, in the parish hall. This annual event honors the mothers of our parish and is hosted by the Men of Grace, all men and J2A youth of Grace. All are invited. Men wanting to participate can contact Brian Owens E:
[email protected]. Thank you. ECW The Episcopal Church Women will meet on Sunday, May 21st at 11:45 AM in the library. We will be planning the Fathers' Day Breakfast. Please join us if you would like to help. Memorial Day BBQ – Grace’s Kitchen: BBQ season is back!! Our Soup Kitchen staff will have the day off on Monday, May 29th. Please consider volunteering (even for an hour) to set up, serve food and/or clean up between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. Food contributions (salads, fruits, juice and/or soda) or monetary donations are always appreciated. There is a Sign- up Sheet outside of the Parish Hall. To volunteer please contact Cynthia Brown at 914 325 6781. Please note due to The WP Memorial Day Parade both Church Street & Main Street will be closed at 9 AM. Drivers are advised to come up on Hamilton Avenue and park in the Municipal Garage. Annual Brunch at La Bocca Please let us know if you will attend brunch at La Bocca on Sunday June 4th. The cost will be $35 or $40 for adults and $25 for children under 12. Children under 6 are free. If we don't have 50 attendees, we will have to cancel so please inform Sylvia Simon or Cecelia Paegler by April 30th. Graduate Recognition Sunday, June 11th, 2017 All Class of 2017 high school seniors and college students of Grace/La Gracia, please contact Marissa S. Boylan at
[email protected] to be honored on Graduate Recognition Sunday, June 11th during the 10am mass. A reception will follow. If any church group or committee would like to assist with the reception or if you would like to contribute to a gift for the graduates please contact Marissa as well. Please respond by May, 28th, 2017. Altar Flowers & Paschal Ring Remember those you love by signing up for flowers to adorn the Altar for our worship. The signup sheets are posted on bulletin board for both Altar Flowers and Paschal Ring near the parish hall. 5
Lectors Needed Volunteers are needed for all services including the Family service, every third Sunday of the month. If you are available for one or both of these services, please provide your contact information on the signup sheet located on the bulletin board near the parish hall. You can also contact Ray Williams or Michael Heffner. Nursery Care is available during the 10:00 AM service. We want our congregation to be as welcoming as possible to parents of young children! Although we have two wonderful nursery workers, we are always looking for volunteers to help out. Please talk to Father Rich if you would be willing to be one of our helpers.
HELD IN PRAYER Ill, at Home, or in any need: The Barry Family, Shannon Blackwell, Jo-Ann B. Boylan, Corinne Bradley, Canon Percy Braithwaite, Lucille Breach, Joe Brown, Bernice Burton, The Cassidy Family, Gina Corelli, Inez Dale, Don Davit, Raleigh Delaney, Frank DiGileo, Bill Dunphy, Cathy Dunphy, The Rev. Martha Jane Dunphy, Sandra Esannason, Rosa Beza Gillece, Joseph Goldman ,Marcelo Gioliante, Barbara Griffith, Clara Harmon, Marie Huckabry, Ivy John, Margie Koop, John Letizia, Bill McAllister, Richard McMahon, JoJo Moore, Colleen Nelson, John Noone, George Paletta, Ethel Quinlan, The Quinones Family, The Reid Family, Gladstone Reid, Leroy Reid, Lorraine Reid, Renee Reid, Gail Rosen, Erroll Sorrel, Norman Stanton, Susan Stanton, John Stemberga, Rita Stemberga, Sean Varona, Barbara Vigliotti, Nastasha Vodyanitskiy, Marthe Watkins, Anthony Wright Skilled Care Facility/Nursing Homes: Bethel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center: Verna Brown Cedar Manor, Ossining: Robert Auld, Schnurmacher, White Plains: Elizabeth W. Carson Serving in the Armed Forces: Remembering especially Kenny Duffy, Denny J. Edmondson, Lt. Col. Rick Erickson, Melissa Lawrance, David Moran, David Packer, Sgt. Christopher Vigliotti, Gunnery Sgt. Les Yearwood Please note: Unless we are informed otherwise, after one month an individual’s name will be removed from our ill at home or in any need. However, if you want them to continue please inform us the Tuesday before the Sunday bulletin. Thank you
THIS WEEK AT GRACE Sunday The Holy Eucharist – Church Adult Choir Rehearsal The Holy Eucharist Sunday School Classes Meet Caribbean Ministries - Library Rite 13 Class La Gracia Domingo de Pascua Misa (In Spanish) Tuesday 12:00PM Mass in Chapel 2:00PM Santo Rosario (In Spanish) Chapel 7:00PM Book Club - Library Wednesday 12:10 PM Downtown Music – Church 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:30 AM 12:30 PM
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3:00 PM Ada’s Rainbow Outreach – Parish hall 7:30 PM Bible Study - Library Thursday 12:00PM Mass in Chapel 2:00PM Santo Rosario (In Spanish) Chapel Friday 7:30PM La Gracia Bible Study Birthdays Sunday 5/7 Brianna Parkinson Monday 5/8 Tatiana Flowers Tuesday 5/9 Julian Nico Fargnoli Wednesday 5/10 Rubin Figueroa Thursday 5/11 Aida Teshome Constable, Helena Aldrich Saturday 5/13 Patricia Hosten, Zoey Brown Anniversary Tuesday
5/9 Donna & Paxton Louis
If you are visiting with us for the first time, we welcome you to Grace Church! Our liturgy is found in the Book of Common Prayer. Our communion is open to all baptized Christians. Please take the time to fill out one of our visitor cards which the ushers have available. After the service there is coffee in the parish hall, and you would be welcome to join us. Thanks for being here with us! Grace Church is a diverse congregation committed to a common life sustained by Worship. We bear witness to God’s love in Christ through our life together and our service to the wider community. All are welcome!”
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