MAY 29-JUNE 5, 2011

Unity, Anne Stahl

John 17:1-11

Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all people, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I glorified you on earth by finishing the work that you gave me to do. So now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had in your presence before the world existed.

“I have made your name known to those whom you gave me from the world. They were yours, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they know that everything you have given me is from you; for the words that you gave to me I have given to them, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. I am asking on their behalf; I am not asking on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those whom you gave me, because they are yours. All mine are yours, and yours are mine; and I have been glorified in them. And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one. “

THIS WEEK AT INCARNATION

Monday, May 30

Church and Parish House closed for Memorial Day.

Tuesday, May 31

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.

Wednesday, June 1

12:15 pm. Holy Eucharist.

6:30 pm. Meeting of Sunday School parents, teachers and anyone interested in children’s ministries at Incarnation. Speak with the Associate Rector, Amanda, for details.

Friday, June 3

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

SUNDAY, JUNE 5: SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

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

10:00 am: Adult Forum meets in the Parish House Dining Room. Final meeting until September.

11:00 am: Holy Eucharist. Sermon: the Rector, “The Whole Picture.” Music of Titcomb and Bach. Nursery Care is available for children during the 11 o’clock service.

12:00 noon. A reception to honor the Choir. During the summer, soloists (rather than the entire choir) sing at the 11 o’clock service. During Coffee Hour you can sign up to attend this event in appreciation of the choir. Food and drink will be provided for a free-will offering.

5:00 pm: Candlelight Communion. Meditation: the Associate Rector

The Scripture Readings for Sunday: Acts 1:6-14; Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36; 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11; and John 17:1-11.

COMING UP AT INCARNATION

Monday, June 6

7:00-8:30 pm. The Men’s Group meets in the Parish House to discuss the topic, “Killing Bin Laden: An Eye for an Eye?” Refreshments served.

Tuesday, June 7

7:00-8:30 pm. Women’s Group Wine Tasting in the Parish House. Leigh Thurber of Picado y Vino in Brooklyn and her sister, parishioner Liz Westcott-Pitt, will give us some tips on how to order wine and use “wine language,” while also providing us with tastes of select wines from Leigh’s shop.  Invite friends and co-workers, just be sure to RSVP!  (212-689-6350 or amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org; we want to be sure we have enough for all to taste.) $5/person. Light refreshments will be served as well as non-alcoholic beverages.

Wednesday, June 8

11:00 am. Staff meeting.

Sunday, June 12

5:00 pm. Last Candlelight Communion of the season. The service will resume  September 18.

Tuesday, June 14

7:30 pm. Twenties and Thirties’ Drinks & Discussion. Member Steve Szycher will begin a discussion of how digital communications (cell phones, social media, etc.) have affected social interaction and norms. First drink—be it a Coke or a beer—is on the church. RSVP: amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org.

Monday, June 20

7:00 pm. Vestry meeting.

Be well.

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

More details available online: www.churchoftheincarnation.org

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