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HOLY WEEK - THE MOST SACRED TIME ON THE CHRISTIAN CALENDAR
March 29 - PALM SUNDAY - 10:00am (In-person & Live Stream) - Celebrates Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem (Procession from the Parish Hall)
APRIL 2 - MAUDY THURSDAY - 7:30pm (In-person & Live Stream) - Commemorates the foot washing and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles, The Nighttime Vigil. (Join Vigil on Zoom, link to be posted on Church Web site.)
APRIL 3 - GOOD FRIDAY - 12:00 noon (In-person only) - Stations of the Cross - Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus and his death on the Cross ( no live stream).
APRIL 4 - HOLY SATURDAY - THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER - 8:00 pm (In-person and Live-stream) - Commemorates Jesus' body resting in the tomb.
APRIL 5 - EASTER SUNDAY- 10:00 am (In-person and Live-stream) - "HE HAS RISEN! - The Resurrection -
THE HOLY SEASON OF LENT – FEBRUARY 18TH – APRIL 5TH
Early Christians observed "a season of penitence and fasting" in preparation for the Paschal feast, or Pascha (BCP, pp. 264-265). The season now known as Lent (from an Old English word meaning "spring," the time of lengthening days) has a long history.
Originally, in places where Pascha was celebrated on a Sunday, the Paschal feast followed a fast of up to two days. In the third century this fast was lengthened to six days. Eventually this fast became attached to, or overlapped, another fast of forty days, in imitation of Christ's fasting in the wilderness. The forty-day fast was especially important for converts to the faith who were preparing for baptism, and for those guilty of notorious sins who were being restored to the Christian assembly.
In the western church the forty days of Lent extend from Ash Wednesday through Holy Saturday, omitting Sundays. The last three days of Lent are the sacred Triduum of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. (More)
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Diocese of Long Island Bishop Search: Transition Committee's Announcement and Invitation to the "Meet & Greet Opportunity"
Beloved Grace Parishioners, - Exiting News! The Transition Committee just announced the Meet & Greet locations and times so everyone can get to know the three final candidates who will stand for election for the Ninth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. This is a great opportunity for all of us to gain a better understanding of who they are and what their vision for our Diocese looks like.
Please see the attached document for more information.
Oceans of Love and Peace,
Fr. Walter+
For more information:
https://www.dioceseli.org/news/meet-and-greet-sessions-announced?bbeml=tp-m_3qKkzhwUuHNB9Rc0SViw.jNY3w_969zEGZEFzOQIqaBQ.rZmVwKsb8Zk2HOfZPgy3aKQ.lFaN6f7nYwkueZY2mn-j5QQ
SEARCH FOR THE NEW EPISCOPAL BISHOP OF LONG ISLAND
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Church Schedule -
March 24 - Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - March into the boutique and discover the Flash Sale of the day.
March 25 – Wednesday Morning Prayer, 9:15am -Grace Chapel – A morning prayer led by layman Richard Wolf followed by coffee and conversation in the Coffee House. All Welcome!
March 25– Wednesday “Coffee at Grace” at Grace Coffee House; opens 9:00 am until 12:00 noon
March 25 - Wednesday “Take a Break at Grace” Weekly Parish Dinner 6:00 pm in Coffee House followed by Christian Meditation led by Fr. Walter.
March 26 – Thursday – “Closing Out the Day” - 7:30pm - discussions, sharing, and prayers with Fr. Walter, Link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89105761245?pwd=WEdtdURNS0FSUlNYVlZ0SDBnVG9mZz09
March 28– Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - March into the boutique and discover the Flash Sale of the day.
March. 29– Palm Sunday at Grace - Morning Prayer– 8:00 am & 10:00 am -distribution of Palms. 10:00 service begins in Parish Hall and processes to the Church, Christian Ed. students in procession. Readings, Choir, Live Music, and Prayers, and Coffee, Snacks and Conversation after each service in the Grace Coffee House in the Undercroft.
10:00 am - live-streamed link - https://vimeo.com/event/286891
9:00 am – “Open Book” - in person Family Room and on Zoom; discussions, sharing, and prayers with Fr. Walter Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88240963897
9:45 am – Christian Education for children, No Class
March 31– Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm – March into the boutique and discover the Flash Sale of the day.
April 1 – No Wednesday Morning Prayer, No “Take a Break at Grace”
April 2 - MAUDY THURSDAY - 7:30pm - Communion, Readings, Choir, Live Music, Prayers, and Preaching (In-person and Live Stream) -
live-streamed link - https://vimeo.com/event/286891 or on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GraceChurch-m3i Commemorates the foot washing and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles, The Nighttime Vigil. (Join all-night Vigil on Zoom, link to be posted on Church Web site.)
April 3 - GOOD FRIDAY - 12:00 noon - (In-person only) - Stations of the Cross - Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus and his death on the Cross.
April 4 – Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - Closed
April 4 – Saturday - THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER- 8:00 pm - Communion, Adult Baptism, Readings, Choir, Live Music, Prayers, and Preaching (In-person and Live-stream) live-streamed link https://vimeo.com/event/286891 or on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GraceChurch-m3i - Commemorates Jesus' body resting in the tomb. Communion, Readings, Choir, Live Music, Prayers, and Preaching.
April 5- EASTER SUNDAY- 10:00 am- Communion, Readings, Choir, Live Music, Prayers, and Preaching (In-person and Live-stream) -
live-streamed link - https://vimeo.com/event/286891 or on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GraceChurch-m3i -The Resurrection - Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead and his victory over sin and death.
No Christian Ed; Open Book or Coffee House
Children’s Easter Egg Hunt following service
April 7 - Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm – Spring has arrived at the Thrifty Boutique. Stop in for our daily specials.
April 8– No Wednesday Morning Prayer, No “Take a Break at Grace” Weekly Parish Dinner
April 9– Thursday – No “Closing Out the Day”
April 11– Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - Spring has arrived at the Thrifty Boutique. Stop in for our daily specials.
April 12 – Morning Prayer– 8:00 and 10:00am Readings, Music, and Prayers, Coffee, Snacks and Conversation after service in the Grace Coffee House.
10:00 am - live-streamed link - https://vimeo.com/event/286891 or on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GraceChurch-m3i
9:00 am No Open Book
9:45 am – Christian Education for children, “Godly Play” in the Undercroft, Camille Olson, Christian Ed director, LEM and Vestry member; Carol Ann Brancato, assistant director, LEM
9:45am – 11:30, – Grace Childcare Infant to age 4 during Sunday Service; Undercroft
April 14 - Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - Spring has arrived at the Thrifty Boutique. Stop in for our daily specials.
April 15 – Wednesday Morning Prayer, 9:15am -Grace Chapel – A morning prayer led by layman Richard Wolf followed by coffee and conversation in the Coffee House. All Welcome!
April 15 – Wednesday, 5:30pm - Catechism One
April 15 - Wednesday “Take a Break at Grace” Weekly Parish Dinner 6:00 pm in Coffee House followed by Christian Meditation with Fr. Walter and Deacon Bob White; all Parishioners invited
April 16 – Thursday – Young at Heart – 12:00 noon Parish Hall, Greek Street lunch, Entertainment by The Jades.
April 16– 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=WEdtdURNS0FSUlNYVlZ0SDBnVG9mZz0
April 19 – Sunday - – Mass with Fr. Walter Hillebrand – 8:00 and 10:00am Communion, Readings, Choir, Live Music, Prayers, and Preaching, Coffee, Snacks and Conversation after service in the Grace Coffee House.
10:00 am - live-streamed link - https://vimeo.com/event/286891 or on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GraceChurch-m3i
9:00 am Open Book in person Family Room and on Zoom; with Fr. Walter; Zoom. link: -https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88240963897
9:45 am – Christian Education for children, “Godly Play” in the Undercroft, Camille Olson, Christian Ed director, LEM and Vestry member; Carol Ann Brancato, assistant director, LEM
9:45am – 11:30, – Grace Childcare Infant to age 4 during Sunday Service; Undercroft
April 21 - Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - Spring has arrived at the Thrifty Boutique. Stop in for our daily specials.
April 22 – Wednesday Morning Prayer, 9:15am -Grace Chapel – A morning prayer led by layman Richard Wolf followed by coffee and conversation in the Coffee House. All Welcome!
April 22 – Wednesday, 5:30pm - Catechism Two 5:30 pm
April 22 - Wednesday “Take a Break at Grace” Weekly Parish Dinner 6:00 pm in Coffee House followed by Christian Meditation with Fr. Walter and Deacon Bob White; all Parishioners invited
April 23– 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
April 25 – Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm – Spring has arrived at the Thrifty Boutique. Stop in for our daily specials.
April 26 – Sunday - Mass with Fr. Walter Hillebrand – 8:00 and 10:00am Communion, Readings, Choir, Live Music, Prayers, and Preaching, Coffee, Snacks and Conversation after service in the Grace Coffee House.
10:00 am - live-streamed link - https://vimeo.com/event/286891 or on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GraceChurch-m3i
9:00 am Open Book in person Family Room and on Zoom; with Fr. Walter; Zoom. link: -https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88240963897
9:45 am – Christian Education for children, “Godly Play” in the Undercroft, Camille Olson, Christian Ed director, LEM and Vestry member; Carol Ann Brancato, assistant director, LEM
9:45am – 11:30, – Grace Childcare Infant to age 4 during Sunday Service, Undercroft
April 28 - Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - Spring has arrived at the Thrifty Boutique. Stop in for our daily specials.
April 29 – Wednesday Morning Prayer, 9:15am -Grace Chapel – A morning prayer led by layman Richard Wolf followed by coffee and conversation in the Coffee House. All Welcome!
April 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.
April 30 – 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
May 2 -NYS Safe Driving Course-10:00am - 4:00pm; Coffee House; $50.00 call office to register or speak to Ken Cynar.
May 2 – Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - Spring has arrived at the Thrifty Boutique. Stop in for our daily specials.
May 3 – Sunday - First Holy Communion - Mass with Fr. Walter Hillebrand – 8:00 and 10:00am Communion, Readings, Choir, Live Music, Prayers, and Preaching, Coffee, Snacks and Conversation after service in the Grace Coffee House.
10:00 am - live-streamed link - https://vimeo.com/event/286891 or on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GraceChurch-m3i
9:00 am Open Book in person Family Room and on Zoom; with Fr. Walter; Zoom. link: -https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88240963897
9:45 am – Christian Education for children, “Godly Play” in the Undercroft, Camille Olson, Christian Ed director, LEM and Vestry member; Carol Ann Brancato, assistant director, LEM
9:45am – 11:30 – Grace Childcare Infant to age 4 during Sunday Service, Undercroft