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19th Annual Harvest Fair - The skies were cloudy, then drizzle and then rain, but the dedicated volunteers, parishioners, Early Childhood Center teachers, parents and chlldren and the community at large joined together to enjoy a funfilled family experience. Our deepest thanks to our sometimes rain soaked volunteers and teachers and the over 1,000 people who attended. God bless you all. Looking forward to the 20th Annual Harvest Fair slated to take place on Sunday, September 27, 2025.
Grace Thrifty Boutique Now Open Two Days Each Week! Thrifty Boutique - Saturdays and Tuesdays - 11:00am - 3:00pm "Get ready for Halloween and Fall and visit our boutique and shop our value packed decorations. For October, visit our men's department and shop all the sales in men's clothing." New merchandise arrives every week – women’s and men’s clothing, infants, and toddler clothes. jewelry, ,home décor, kitchenware. Warm pleasant environment and experienced friendly staff. Plenty of free parking, Located on the first floor of the Floyd Jones House….Large White House on west side of the parking lot of Grace Church, 23 Cedar Shore Drive, Massapequa , NY (corner of Merrick Rd. and Cedar Shore Drive)
October 6th – 2:00pm - Memorial Service – Celebration of Life of Lillian “Lovey" Bryson
Lillian “Lovey” Rumfield Bryson passed away at the age of 94 on August 21, 2024 of complications from Parkinson’s disease. Lovey was a lifetime resident of Massapequa Park, born there in 1929 to Charlotte Heerlein Rumfield and Frank M. Rumfield. Growing up, her house was always full, as her parents took in many foster children who she loved as siblings. She went to Massapequa School (now Fairfield Elementary School) and graduated from Amityville High School in 1947. (More)
BILL BRENNAN HONORED - First Grace Parishioner to be Commissioned as a Verger.
Congratulations to Grace parishioner Bill Brennan on being Commissioned a Verger in the Episcopal Church Diocese of Long Island. Event was recognized this past Sunday at Grace Church by Rector Walter Hillebrand.
A Verger in the Episcopal Church is a layperson who helps the clergy with public worship, organization, and welcome. The role of verger originated in medieval England and is unique to the Anglican Communion. (More)
Grace News -
- “Looking for more…. to raise your spirits and nurture your soul” (More)
- Pennsylvania bishop Sean Rowe elected new leader of Episcopal Church. (More)
What's Happening at Grace Church - September/October Schedule
Sept. 29th– Sunday at Grace – Morning Prayer - 8:00am & 10:00am; coffee & conversation in the Grace Coffee House
10:00 am - live-streamed link - https://vimeo.com/event/286891
9:00 am Adult Forum in person Family Room and on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85342997024?pwd=bjhKeWswTXZ1TkhDR3huY3doUkE4dz09
9:45 am – Christian Education “Godly Play”
Oct 1 - Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - "Get ready for Halloween and Fall and visit our boutique and shop our value packed decorations. For October, visit our men's department and shop all the sales in men's clothing.
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Oct. 2 – Wednesday Morning Prayer, 9:15am -Grace Chapel – A morning prayer led by Deacon Bob White followed by coffee and conversation in the Coffee House. All Welcome!
Oct. 2 – Wednesday “Coffee at Grace” at Grace Coffee House; opens 9:00 am until 12:00 noon
Oct. 2 - 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. 3 – Thursday – “Closing Out the Day” - 7:30pm - discussions, sharing, and prayers with Fr. Walter, William Brennan, Lay Eucharistic Minister, Vestry Member
Oct. 5 – Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm – “Get ready for Halloween and Fall items!”
Oct. 6 – Sundays at Grace - Mass with Fr. Walter Hillebrand, 8:00am and 10:00am - 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 new outdoor grotto (weather permitting)
10:00am - Service live streamed and in person; Vimeo – link: https://vimeo.com/event/286891
9:00 am - Adult Fourm 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
2:00pm – Memorial Service -Celebration of Life for Lillian “Lovey” Bryson
Oct. 8 - Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm – “Get ready for Halloween and Fall items! “
Oct. 9 – Wednesday “Coffee at Grace” at Grace Coffee House; opens 9:00 am until 12:00 noon
Oct. 9 - 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. 10 – Thursday – “Closing Out the Day” - 7:30pm - discussions, sharing, and prayers with Fr. Walter, William Brennan, Lay Eucharistic Minister, Vestry Member
Oct. 12– Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - “Get ready for Halloween and Fall items!
Oct. 13 – Sundays 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 new 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. 15 - Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm – “Get ready for Halloween and Fall items!
Oct. 16 – Wednesday Morning Prayer, 9:15am -Grace Chapel – A morning prayer led by Deacon Bob White followed by coffee and conversation in the Coffee House. All Welcome!
Oct. 16 – Wednesday “Coffee at Grace” at Grace Coffee House; opens 9:00 am until 12:00 noon
Oct. 16 - 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. 17 – Thursday – Young at Heart - 12:00 noon, lunch, 1:00pm – entertainment by “The Jades,” music of the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s”- call the office to make a reservation
Oct. 17 – Thursday – “Closing Out the Day” - 7:30pm - discussions, sharing, and prayers with Fr. Walter, William Brennan, Lay Eucharistic Minister, Vestry Member
ON ZOOM, Click on:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89105761245?pwd=WEdtdURNS0FSUlNYVlZ0SDBnVG9mZz09
Oct. 19– Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - “Get ready for Halloween and Fall items!
Oct. 20 – 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 new 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. 22 - Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - “Get ready for Halloween and Fall items!
Oct. 23 – Wednesday Morning Prayer, 9:15am -Grace Chapel – A morning prayer led by Deacon Bob White followed by coffee and conversation in the Coffee House. All Welcome!
Oct. 23 – Wednesday “Coffee at Grace” at Grace Coffee House; opens 9:00am until 12:00 noon
Oct. 23 - 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. 24– Thursday – “Closing Out the Day” - 7:30pm - discussions, sharing, and prayers with Fr. Walter, William Brennan, Lay Eucharistic Minister, Vestry Member
ON ZOOM, Click on:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89105761245?pwd=WEdtdURNS0FSUlNYVlZ0SDBnVG9mZz09
Oct. 26– Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm -“Get ready for Halloween and Fall items!
Oct. 27 – 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 new 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. 29 - Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - “Get ready for Halloween and Fall items!
Oct. 30 – Wednesday Morning Prayer, 9:15am -Grace Chapel – A morning prayer led by Deacon Bob White followed by coffee and conversation in the Coffee House. , All Welcome
Oct, 30– Wednesday “Coffee at Grace” at Grace Coffee House; opens 9:00 am until 12:00 noon
Oct. 30 – Wednesday, 5:30 pm – Catechism Class meets - Christian Ed Room
Oct.30 - 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. 31 – Thursday – “Closing Out the Day” - 7:30pm - discussions, sharing, and prayers with Fr. Walter, William Brennan, Lay Eucharistic Minister, Vestry Member