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JOIN US ON ALL SAINTS’ DAY – SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND
Please submit names to be read on our All Saints Day Celebration on Sunday, November 2. Please email or call the office with the information. Also, specify if the name will be read at our 8AM or 10AM service.
All Saints’ Day commemorates all saints, known and unknown, on Nov. 1. It is one of the seven principal feasts of the church year….All Saints' Day may also be celebrated on the Sunday following Nov. 1.
All Saints Day started in the late Spring as a way to convert the pagan holidays that pre-dated Christianity. It was later moved to the first of November for the same reason. Christians in the Middle Ages wanted to set aside a day to acknowledge those who have gone before us, to root us into our spiritual family.
It isn’t a pagan conspiracy that All Saints Day is held near ancient pagan holidays. Instead, it is a victory. Ancient peoples feared the spirits of the dead. They often tried to appease the spirits, including the spirits of their ancestors. Even Christians can mistakenly engage in a fearful disposition about spirits, like the Apostles did when Jesus arose from the grave.
All Saints Day celebrates exemplary, though not “perfect,” Christians. It recognizes those in whom an aspect of God’s grace shone so brightly that it inspired the acclaim of many. We commemorate the Patriarchs, the Prophets, and Mary, Joseph, the Apostles, and so many other biblical saints. We also commemorate the saints of the Christian Church, including martyrs like Perpetua, teachers like Augustine, and mystics like St. Teresa of Avila.
Later, the church added All Souls Day on the second of November as a way to acknowledge all believers. Many Churches combine the two days into one Sunday Service. This focus on the past helps us gain wisdom for the present. By focusing on these saints, we can learn from them.
On All Saints Day/All Souls Day many churches (including Grace Church Massapequa) read the names of those in the parish, or family members, who have died in the faith. By keeping these names on our lips, we are confessing that the faithful dead are alive…for
God is not a God of the dead, but of the living.
(Source: The Anglican Compass - https://anglicancompass.com/what-is-all-saints-day /
October Schedule – 2025
Oct. 23– Thursday – “Closing Out the Day” - 7:30pm - There will be no "Closing" tonight; will resume next week.
Oct. 25– Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm -“Get ready for Halloween and Fall items!
Oct. 26 – Sunday at Grace - Mass with Fr. Walter Hillebrand – 8:00 am & 10:00 am - Communion, Readings, Choir, Live Music, Prayers, and Preaching; Coffee, Snacks and Conversation after each service in the Grace Coffee House in the Undercroft and in the outdoor grotto (weather permitting)
10:00 am - live-streamed link - https://vimeo.com/event/286891
9:00 am Adult Forum in person Family Room and on Zoom
Link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85342997024?pwd=bjhKeWswTXZ1TkhDR3huY3doUkE4dz09
9:45 am – Christian Education for children, “Godly Play” in the Undercroft.
Oct. 28 - Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - “Get ready for Halloween and Fall items!
Oct. 29 – Wednesday Morning Prayer, 9:15am -Grace Chapel – A morning prayer led by Richard Wolf followed by coffee and conversation in the Coffee House. , All Welcome
Oct, 29– Wednesday “Coffee at Grace” at Grace Coffee House; opens 9:00 am until 12:00 noon
Oct. 29 - Wednesday “Take a Break at Grace” Weekly Parish Dinner 6:00 pm in Coffee House followed by Christian Meditation led by Fr. Walter; all Parishioners invited; Call the office to make a reservation!
Oct. 30– Thursday – “Closing Out the Day” - 7:30pm - discussions, sharing, and prayers with Fr. Walter
November Schedule -
Nov. 1 – Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - Visit the Thrifty Boutique to get ready for the holidays. All "Home and Hearth" Merchandise is half-priced (lamps, pillows, quilts, dishes etc.). Our Christmas Shoppe is open and packed with beautiful, well priced treasures for your home. We also will have Flash Sales during the month.
Nov. 2 – Sunday at Grace –“All Saints Day,” "All Souls Day: and Tree of Life Observance -
Mass with Fr. Walter Hillebrand, 8:00am and 10:00am - Stewardship Address, Communion, Readings, Choir, Live Music, Prayers, and Preaching; Coffee, Snacks and Conversation after each service in the Grace Coffee House in the Undercroft and in the outdoor grotto (weather permitting)
10:00am - Service live streamed and in person; Vimeo – link: https://vimeo.com/event/286891
9:00 am - Adult Form in person Family Room and on Zoom
Link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85342997024?pwd=bjhKeWswTXZ1TkhDR3huY3doUkE4dz09
9:45 am – Christian Education for children, “Godly Play” in the Undercroft. The Parable of the Great Pearl
Nov. 4- Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - Visit the Thrifty Boutique to get ready for the holidays. All "Home and Hearth" Merchandise is half-priced (lamps, pillows, quilts, dishes etc.). Our Christmas Shoppe is open and packed with beautiful, well priced treasures for your home. We also will have Flash Sales during the month.
Nov 5 – Wednesday Morning Prayer, 9:15am -Grace Chapel – A morning prayer led by Richard Wolf followed by coffee and conversation in the Coffee House. All Welcome!
Nov. 5 -Grace Coffee House Open 9:00 to 12:00 -coffee and conversation
Nov. 5 - Wednesday “Take a Break at Grace” Weekly Parish Dinner 6:00 pm in Coffee House followed by Christian Meditation led by Fr. Walter; all Parishioners invited; Call the office to make a reservation!
Nov. 6 – Thursday – “Closing Out the Day” - 7:30pm - discussions, sharing, and prayers with Fr. Walter.On Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89105761245?pwd=WEdtdURNS0FSUlNYVlZ0SDBnVG9mZz09
Nov. 8 – Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm – Visit the Thrifty Boutique to get ready for the holidays. All "Home and Hearth" Merchandise is half-priced (lamps, pillows, quilts, dishes etc.). Our Christmas Shoppe is open and packed with beautiful, well priced treasures for your home. We also will have Flash Sales during the month.
Nov. 9 – Sundays at Grace - Mass with Fr. Walter Hillebrand, 8:00am and 10:00am - Stewardship Address, Communion, Readings, Choir, Live Music, Prayers, and Preaching; Coffee, Snacks and Conversation after each service in the Grace Coffee House in the Undercroft and in the outdoor grotto (weather permitting)
10:00am - Service live streamed and in person; Vimeo – link: https://vimeo.com/event/286891
9:00 am - Adult Form in person Family Room and on Zoom
Link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85342997024?pwd=bjhKeWswTXZ1TkhDR3huY3doUkE4dz09
9:45 am -Christian Education for children; Godly Play, Undercroft, he Ark and the Flood
Nov. 11- Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - Visit the Thrifty Boutique to get ready for the holidays. All "Home and Hearth" Merchandise is half-priced (lamps, pillows, quilts, dishes etc.). Our Christmas Shoppe is open and packed with beautiful, well priced treasures for your home. We also will have Flash Sales during the month.
Nov. 12 – Wednesday Morning Prayer, 9:15am -Grace Chapel – A morning prayer led by Richard Wolf followed by coffee and conversation in the Coffee House. All Welcome!
Nov. 12 -Grace Coffee House Open 9:00 to 12:00 -coffee and conversation
Nov. 12 - Wednesday “Take a Break at Grace” Weekly Parish Dinner 6:00 pm in Coffee House followed by Christian Meditation led by Fr. Walter; all Parishioners invited; Call the office to make a reservation!
Nov. 13 – Thursday – “Closing Out the Day” - 7:30pm - discussions, sharing, and prayers with Fr. Walter. On Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89105761245?pwd=WEdtdURNS0FSUlNYVlZ0SDBnVG9mZz09
Nov. 15 – Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - Visit the Thrifty Boutique to get ready for the holidays. All "Home and Hearth" Merchandise is half-priced (lamps, pillows, quilts, dishes etc.). Our Christmas Shoppe is open and packed with beautiful, well priced treasures for your home. We also will have Flash Sales during the month.
Nov. 16 – Sundays at Grace - Mass with Fr. Walter Hillebrand – 8:00 am & 10:00 am - Stewardship Address, Communion, Readings, Choir, Live Music, Prayers, and Preaching; Coffee, Snacks and Conversation after each service in the Grace Coffee House in the Undercroft and in the outdoor grotto (weather permitting)
10:00 am - live-streamed link - https://vimeo.com/event/286891
9:00 am Adult Forum in person Family Room and on Zoom
link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85342997024?pwd=bjhKeWswTXZ1TkhDR3huY3doUkE4dz09
9:45 am – Christian Education for children, “Godly Play” in the Undercroft, The Parable of the Rich Fool
Nov. 18 - Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm – Visit the Thrifty Boutique to get ready for the holidays. All "Home and Hearth" Merchandise is half-priced (lamps, pillows, quilts, dishes etc.). Our Christmas Shoppe is open and packed with beautiful, well priced treasures for your home. We also will have Flash Sales during the month.
Nov. 19 – Wednesday Morning Prayer, 9:15am -Grace Chapel – A morning prayer led by Richard Wolf followed by coffee and conversation in the Coffee House. All Welcome!
Nov. 19 -Grace Coffee House Open 9:00 to 12:00 -coffee and conversation
Nov. 19 – Catechism Class – 5:30pm – Christian Ed Rooms –
Nov. 19 - Wednesday “Take a Break at Grace” Weekly Parish Dinner 6:00 pm in Coffee House followed by Christian Meditation led by Fr. Walter; all Parishioners invited; Call the office to make a reservation!
Nov. 20 – Thursday – Young at Heart - 12:00 noon, lunch, Sponsored by “Friends for Life” services for seniors. Entertainment by song stylist Diana Romano.
Nov. 20– Thursday – “Closing Out the Day” - 7:30pm - discussions, sharing, and prayers with Fr. Walter, ON ZOOM, Click on:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89105761245?pwd=WEdtdURNS0FSUlNYVlZ0SDBnVG9mZz09
Nov. 22– Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - Visit the Thrifty Boutique to get ready for the holidays. All "Home and Hearth" Merchandise is half-priced (lamps, pillows, quilts, dishes etc.). Our Christmas Shoppe is open and packed with beautiful, well priced treasures for your home. We also will have Flash Sales during the month.
Stewardship Sunday – Time to submit your pledges for 2026
Nov. 23 – Sunday at Grace - Mass with Fr. Walter Hillebrand – 8:00 am & 10:00 am - Communion, Readings, Choir, Live Music, Prayers, and Preaching; Coffee, Snacks and Conversation after each service in the Grace Coffee House in the Undercroft and in the outdoor grotto (weather permitting)
10:00 am - live-streamed link - https://vimeo.com/event/286891
9:00 am Adult Forum in person Family Room and on Zoom
Link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85342997024?pwd=bjhKeWswTXZ1TkhDR3huY3doUkE4dz09
9:45 am – Christian Education for children, “Godly Play” in the Undercroft, Christmas Joy.
Nov. 25 - Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - Visit the Thrifty Boutique to get ready for the holidays. All "Home and Hearth" Merchandise is half-priced (lamps, pillows, quilts, dishes etc.). Our Christmas Shoppe is open and packed with beautiful, well priced treasures for your home. We also will have Flash Sales during the month.
Nov. 26 – Wednesday Morning Prayer, 9:15am -Grace Chapel – A morning prayer led by Richard Wolf followed by coffee and conversation in the Coffee House. All Welcome!
Nov. 26 -Grace Coffee House Open 9:00 to 12:00 -coffee and conversation
Nov. 26 - Wednesday “Take a Break at Grace” Weekly Parish Dinner 6:00 pm - no dinner scheduled
Nov. 28 - Thanksgiving - Mass with Fr. Walter Hillebrand – 8:30am - Communion, Readings, Music, Prayers, and Preaching - "Thanking God for our nations bounty"
Nov. 28– Thursday – “Closing Out the Day” – no “Closing” scheduled.
Nov. 30– Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm – closed for Holiday.