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THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 21-28, 2008

 

 

Millennium Development Goals

 This Thursday, September 25: Pray.  Fast.  Witness.

 

"The Provinces of the Communion call for a day of prayer and fasting and witness on 25th September 2008 when there is a special session of the United Nations to discuss the Millennium Development Goals."  (2008 Lambeth Conference Reflections Document)

In solidarity with people of faith throughout the world and in response to the Anglican Communion's call, Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation invites you to commit on this Thursday, September 25 to:

+Pray. Say prayers with special intention for the extreme poor throughout the world.

+Fast. Skip at least one meal in solidarity with the nearly 1 billion people who go to bed hungry each night. (As possible depending on health ... consult your doctor if in doubt)

+Witness. Participate in an online advocacy action promoting our government's fulfilling its promises to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.

The above is quoted directly from http://www.e4gr.org/ sept25.html where you can learn more.

THIS WEEK AT INCARNATION

 

Wednesday, September 24      12:15 pm. Holy Eucharist

                                                6:30 pm. Holy Eucharist with homily

 

Friday, September 26              12:15 pm. Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing

 

Friday, September 26-             It is not too late to sign up for the Parish Retreat this weekend at 

Sunday, September 28            Incarnation Center, Ivoryton, CT.  Take advantage of this opportunity 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").

                                                Note: there will be the usual 8:30 am, 11:00 am, and 5:00 pm services at Incarnation on September 28; see below.

 

 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

 

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: Morning Prayer

Sermon: the Rector

Sunday School, for children ages 4 to 10

Nursery Care provided for children under 4

 

12:00 noon: A short service of Holy Eucharist follows Morning Prayer.

 

5:00 pm:  Contemplative Candlelight Communion

Meditation: the Rector

 

 

COMING UP AT INCARNATION

 

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.

 

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