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THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 14 - 21, 2008

 

 

Depiction of St. Ninian in the Parish Church of St. Michael

 (Workington, Cumbria)

 

On September 16, the church remembers Ninian of Galloway (360-430), bishop and missionary to Scotland.  In a short online biography of the saint, James Kiefer writes, "Like [Saints] Patrick (a generation later) and Columba (a century and a half later), [Ninian] was a principal agent in preserving the tradition of the old Romano-British Church and forming the character of Celtic Christianity. Some historians think that the number and extent of his conversions has been exaggerated, but throughout southern Scotland there are many and widespread churches that bear his name, and have traditionally been assumed to be congregations originally founded by him." 

 

O God, by the preaching of your blessed servant and bishop Ninian you caused the light of the Gospel to shine in the land of Britain: Grant, we pray, that having his life and labors in remembrance we may show our thankfulness by following the example of his zeal and patience; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

 

 

THIS WEEK AT INCARNATION

 

Wednesday, September 17      12:15 pm. Holy Eucharist

                                                6:30 pm. Holy Eucharist with homily

 

Friday, September 19              12:15 pm. Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing

 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

 

8:30 am:  Holy Eucharist

in the Chapel of the Nativity

Homily: the Rector

 

10:00 am:  Bible Study in the Parish House Dining Room

 

11:00 am: Holy Eucharist

Sermon: the Rector

The Choir returns.  Installation of the Acolytes

Sunday School, for children ages 4 to 10

Nursery Care provided for children under 4

 

5:00 pm:  Contemplative Candlelight Communion

Meditation: the Assistant Minister

 

 

COMING UP AT INCARNATION

 

Friday, September 26-             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.  Speak to Amanda, the Assistant Minister, or Susan Ridgeway for more information.  To reserve a space, please call the Parish Office, 212 689-6350, and mail or drop off a $50 non-refundable deposit (checks can be made out to the "Church of the Incarnation," memo "2008 Parish Retreat").

 

Sunday, October 5                  Homecoming Sunday.  Potluck Luncheon after the 11:00 am service.  The most recent newsletter contains a reply card where you can indicate the number of people in your party as well as what type of dish you will provide.  Please respond by October 2.

                                               

4:00 pm.  Blessing of the Animals in front of the church in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. 

 

Monday, October 6                 7:00 pm.  Men's Group meets in Parish House.  Danny Curtin, an artist specializing in media arts who is a member of Incarnation, will give a survey of contemporary work in his field.  Men who wish to be on the mailing list for this and other Men's Groups events, should contact the Rector, ousleyjd@churchoftheincarnation.org.

 

Tuesday, October 7                 7:00 pm. Women's Group meets.

 

 

CARPENTER'S KIDS is a partnership between parishes in the Episcopal Diocese of New York and parishes in the Anglican Diocese of Central Tanganyika (Tanzania) that provides for the primary education needs of Tanzanian children orphaned by HIV/AIDS or malaria or otherwise vulnerable.  This is the second year Incarnation is participating in the program and supporting kids in the parish of Mpalanga.  Fifty dollars ($50) provides a uniform, school supplies and a daily meal for one child for one year.  We welcome your contributions.  All proceeds directly benefit the program in Tanzania.  Checks can be made out to the "Church of the Incarnation," with "Carpenter's Kids" on the memo line, and mailed to:

209 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016.

                                                                                               

Be well.

 

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

More details available online: www.churchoftheincarnation.org.

 

The featured image can be found at: http://www.stmichaelsworkington.org.uk/ ninian.jpg