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THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 16-23, 2008

 

This Wednesday, November 19, the church remembers Elizabeth of Hungary, Princess and Philanthropist (1207-1231).  In her twenty-four years of life, Elizabeth was devoted to charitable works and caring for the poor and the sick.  She used her wedding dowry for relief efforts and sold her jewels to open a hospital.  Hospitals throughout the world now bear her name.

Almighty God, by your grace your servant Elizabeth of Hungary recognized and honored Jesus in the poor of this world: Grant that we, following her example, may with love and gladness serve those in any need or trouble, in the name and for the sake of Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

THIS WEEK AT INCARNATION

 

Tuesday, November 18           7:00 pm.  Twenties and Thirties' Drinks and Discussion.  "The (Moral) Value of Money."  Come to the Parish House and we will walk to a local bar for conversation.  The first drink — be it a Coke or a beer *#151; is on the church.

 

Wednesday, November 19      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, November 21              12:15 pm. Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing

                                               

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23

 

8:30 am:  Holy Eucharist

Homily: the Rector

 

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

 

11:00 am: Morning Prayer with Choir

Sermon: the Rector

Music of Bach and Britten

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.

 

12:30 pm: The Vestry Nomination Committee meets. The members are Susan Adams, Brian Lamb, and Janet Loengard from the Vestry, Ned Crabb, Dana Cole, Robert Galloway, and Susan Ridgeway from the congregation.  Please give names of potential Vestry candidates to any member of the committee.

 

 

5:00 pm:  Contemplative Candlelight Communion

 Meditation: the Assistant Minister

The lessons for this Sunday are: Ezekiel 34:11-17; Psalm 95:1-7; 1 Corinthians 15:20-28; Matthew 25:31-46.

COMING UP AT INCARNATION

Wednesday, November 26      12 noon-3:00pm. Please join with H.O.N.E.Y. (Helping our Neighbors Eat Year-round) in the Parish House to pack and deliver Thanksgiving meals for our neighborhood homebound elderly.  To volunteer, call Jill Curtin, 212-686-4184.

 

Monday, December 1              Basket Night for the Christmas Fair.  Come to the Parish House to assemble gift baskets to be sold at the fair.

 

Tuesday, December 2              6:30-9:00 pm.  Christmas Fair set-up in the Parish House.

 

Wednesday, December 3         6:30-9:00 pm.  Christmas Fair set-up in the Parish House.

 

Thursday, December 4            6:30-9:00 pm.  Christmas Fair set-up in the Parish House.

 

Friday, December 5                 11:00 am-3:00 pm. 66^th annual Christmas Fair

 

Saturday, December 6             11:00 am-3:00 pm. 66^th annual Christmas Fair

 

Sunday, December 7               12:45 pm.  Silent Auction bidding concludes.

                                                                                   

THE SILENT AUCTION. The 66th annual Church of the Incarnation Christmas Fair will take place on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6, from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm both days. 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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