JULY 17-24, 2011

The Gospel this Sunday begins with the parable of the mustard seed and is traditionally thought to include four more parables (yeast, hidden treasure, pearl of great value, and the net).  However, might the final verse about the scribe be a sixth parable? A parable is most simply defined as an earthly story or illustration meant to reveal a spiritual truth.

Matthew 13:31-33,44-52

Jesus put before the crowds another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; it is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.”

He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three measures of flour until all of it was leavened.”

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; on finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind; when it was full, they drew it ashore, sat down, and put the good into baskets but threw out the bad. So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous and throw them into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

“Have you understood all this?” They answered, “Yes.” And he said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like the master of a household who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.”

THIS WEEK AT INCARNATION

Tuesday, July 19

8:00 am. Morning Prayer in the Chapel of the Nativity. All are welcome. Coffee and pastries are served after the prayer service.  Enter at 25 East 35 Street.

6:00-8:00 pm. Movie Night for Kids. A three-week series of entertainment for children: The Miracle Maker on a big screen; pizza, popcorn, and fruit served; childcare for infants and toddlers. The cost is $10 per child / $20 per family; series price of $25 per child / $50 per family. Call the church office, 212-689-6350, or email the Associate Rector, amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org, to purchase tickets.

Wednesday, July 20

12:15 pm. Holy Eucharist.

6:00-9:00 pm. Christmas in July. A crafts night to prepare for the annual Christmas Fair in December.  Whether crafty or not, please attend; there will be something for you to do.  Refreshments served.

Friday, July 22

12:15 pm. Holy Eucharist and Prayers for Healing.

SUNDAY, JULY 24

8:30 am:  Holy Eucharist. Homily: the Associate Rector.

11:00 am: Morning Prayer. Sermon: the Associate Rector, “True Story.” Music of Haydn and Dvořák. Nursery Care is available for children during the 11 o’clock service.

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

The Scripture Readings for Sunday: Genesis 29:15-28 or 1 Kings 3:5-12; Psalm 105:1-11, 45b or Psalm 128 or Psalm 119:129-136; Romans 8:26-39; and Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52.

COMING UP AT INCARNATION

Tuesday, July 26

6:00-8:00 pm. Movie Night for Kids. A three-week series of entertainment for children: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe on a big screen; pizza, popcorn, and fruit served; childcare for infants and toddlers. The cost is $10 per child / $20 per family; series price of $25 per child / $50 per family. Call the church office, 212-689-6350, or email the Associate Rector, amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org, to purchase tickets.

Sunday, July 31

11:00 am. Instructed Eucharist.  A regular celebration of the Eucharist with a running commentary on the elements of the service in place of a sermon.

12:30 pm. Brunch, following the 11:00 am service, at a local restaurant.  Dutch treat.

Sunday, August 28

12:30 pm. Brunch, following the 11:00 am service, at a local restaurant.  Dutch treat.

Be well.

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

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