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THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 26-NOVEMBER 2, 2008

 

 

Next Sunday, for the Feast of All Saints, we celebrate the Communion of Saints, that is "the whole family of God, the living and the dead…bound together in Christ by sacrament, prayer and praise" (Book of Common Prayer, p. 862).  We give thanks for God's invitation to us to participate in this communion while we remember those saints, known and unknown to us, who have died.  Please send us the names of departed family members and friends you would like us to include in Sunday's service.

 

Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one
communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son
Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints
in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those
ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love
you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy
Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

 

THIS WEEK AT INCARNATION

 

Tuesday, October 28               7:00 pm. Twenties and Thirties' Drinks and Discussion. We will meet at the Parish House and then walk to a local bar for conversation and debate of the topic "Imitation is the Highest Form of Flattery?  The Role of Satire and Parody in the Democratic Process."  Invite co-workers, neighbors and friends. First drink—be it a Coke or a beer—is on the church.

 

Wednesday, October 29          12:15 pm. Holy Eucharist

                                                5:00 pm. Rehearsal for children's Christmas musical, The Christmas Story through the Eyes of the Friendly Beasts. Any child, ages 5 to 11, may participate.  Contact the Parish Office, 212-689-6350, for more information.

                                                6:30 pm. Holy Eucharist with homily

 

Friday, October 30                  12:15 pm. Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing

 

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2

ALL SAINTS AND COMMITMENT SUNDAY

 

8:30 am:  Holy Eucharist

in the Chapel of the Nativity

Homily: the Deacon

 

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

 

11:00 am: Holy Eucharist with Choir

Sermon: the Rev. Dr. Adam C. McCoy, Novice Master of the Order of the Holy Cross

Music of Fauré, Duruflé and Kodàly

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

The lessons for this Sunday are: Ecclesiasticus 44:1-10,13-14; Psalm 149; Revelation 7:2-4,9-17; Matthew 5:1-12.

COMING UP AT INCARNATION

Tuesday, November 4             7:00 pm.  Men's Group gathers for an Election Night party at the home of Deacon Zito.

 

Wednesday, November 5       7:00 pm.  After the 6:30 service, where special intentions will be made for the nation and new president-elect, the Women's Group will gather in the Parish House to discuss our hopes and prayers for the nation and for the church during this time of economic turmoil and new leadership.

 

Saturday, November 8           10:00 am – 12:00 noon.  Acolyte training.

 

Sunday, November 16           12:30 pm.  Membership Committee meeting.

 

Tuesday, November 18          7:00 pm.  Twenties and Thirties' Drinks and Discussion.  "The (Moral) Value of Money."

                                                                                   

THE SILENT AUCTION. The 66th annual Church of the Incarnation Christmas Fair will take place on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6. A very important part of the fair is the Silent Auction.  Do you have a house you could offer for a weekend, tickets to a sporting event or a concert, a piece of jewelry or silver? Could you ask a restaurant or shop for a gift certificate or merchandise? Donation forms are available from the Parish Office. For the fair, we are also accepting donations of Christmas items, handcrafts, books, CDs and items for gift baskets.

 

Be well.

 

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

More details available online: www.churchoftheincarnation.org.

 

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