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THE WEEK OF JUNE 29-JULY 6, 2008

 

"…Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."  Matthew 11:28-30

May your summer bring your moments of rest and refreshment.

 

A prayer for “the Good Use of Leisure”:

 

O God, in the course of this busy life, give us times of refreshment and peace; and grant that we may so use our leisure to rebuild our bodies and renew our minds, that our spirits may be opened to the goodness of your creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (BCP, p. 825):

 

THIS WEEK AT INCARNATION

 

Wednesday, July 2                   12:15 pm. Holy Eucharist

                                                6:30 pm. Holy Eucharist with homily

 

Friday, July 4                            Church and Parish House closed for Fourth of July holiday.

 

 

July 6

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

 

8:30 am:  Holy Eucharist

in the Chapel of the Nativity

Homily: the Rector

 

11:00 am: Holy Eucharist

Sermon: the Rector, “Baggage Claim”

Nursery Care provided for children

 

12:30 pm:  Parish brunch at a local restaurant.  Dutch treat. All are welcome. 

 

 

COMING UP AT INCARNATION

 

Tuesday, July 15                       7:00 pm.  Twenties & Thirties’ Drinks and Discussion.  We will meet at the Parish House and walk to a local establishment for a Benefit Bar Night.  Please bring ten dollars to contribute towards Carpenter’s Kids—a diocesan program that partners churches in New York with churches in Tanzania in order to help children who are orphaned by HIV/AIDS or who are otherwise vulnerable to hunger, disease and poverty.  Last year, our Twenties & Thirties group sponsored two children.  We want to continue our commitment to those two and see if we can raise funds to support more.  Invite co-workers, neighbors and friends.  Your first drink, be it a Coke or a beer, is on the church.

 

Wednesday, July 23                 7:00 pm.  “Christmas in July” crafts night.

 

Sunday, August 3                     12:30 pm.  Parish brunch at a local restaurant.  All are welcome.  Dutch treat.

 

Wednesday, August 6              7:00 pm.  Kitchen Club meets in the Parish House Dining Room.  “Spicing up your Summer: A look at Spices and Herbs.”  RSVP,

212 689-6350, as space is limited.

 

Monday, August 11-                9:15 am until 12:15 pm. Vacation Bible School,

Friday, August 15                    “Rainforest Adventure,” for children ages 3 to 10.  Adult and/or teenage volunteers are       needed to assist with this program.  Can you help set-up, or spend one day leading crafts, games, etc.?  Contact Amanda, the Assistant Minister, for more information and to register your children:  amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org.

 

Friday, September 26-             Save the date: Parish Retreat at Incarnation Center, Ivoryton, CT. 

Sunday, September 28            A weekend to get away, relax, and enjoy the company of your fellow parishioners.  There will be a daily spiritual component and a Sunday Eucharist service in the chapel.  Please speak to Amanda, the Assistant Minister, or Susan Ridgeway for more information. 

 

 

INCARNATION CAMP at Incarnation Center, Ivoryton, CT, holds summer programs for children ages 7 to 16.  Materials on the camp are available at the entrance of the church.  Visit their website, www.incarnationcamp.org, and/or contact the Rector or the Assistant Minister for more information.

 

Be well.

 

~the Rev. Amanda Kucik Rinas: amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org

More details available online: www.churchoftheincarnation.org.

 

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