Eminder
- June 16-22June 9-15
“Magdelene Anointing Jesus’ Feet” by Frank Wesley, an Indian artist trained in India, Japan, and the U.S. He is perhaps best known for designing the urn for Mahatma Gandhi’s ashes.The Gospel for this Sunday is Luke 7:36-8:3.
One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house and took his place at the table. And a woman in the city, who was a sinner, having learned that he was eating in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster jar of ointment. She stood behind him at his feet, weeping, and began to bathe his feet with her tears and to dry them with her hair. Then she continued kissing his feet and anointing them with the ointment. Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw it, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would have known who and what kind of woman this is who is touching him– that she is a sinner.” Jesus spoke up and said to him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” “Teacher,” he replied, “Speak.” “A certain creditor had two debtors; one owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. When they could not pay, he canceled the debts for both of them. Now which of them will love him more?” Simon answered, “I suppose the one for whom he canceled the greater debt.” And Jesus said to him, “You have judged rightly.” Then turning toward the woman, he said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave me no water for my feet, but she has bathed my feet with her tears and dried them with her hair. You gave me no kiss, but from the time I came in she has not stopped kissing my feet. You did not anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with ointment. Therefore, I tell you, her sins, which were many, have been forgiven; hence she has shown great love. But the one to whom little is forgiven, loves little.” Then he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” But those who were at the table with him began to say among themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” And he said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”
Soon afterwards he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. The twelve were with him, as well as some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, and Joanna, the wife of Herod’s steward Chuza, and Susanna, and many others, who provided for them out of their resources.
********THIS SUNDAY AT INCARNATION8:30 am Holy EucharistHomily: The Assistant Minister11:00 am Holy CommunionSermon: The Rev. Canon George W. Brandt, Jr.The Adult Forum will resume in SeptemberNursery Care is available for children during the 11am service. There are special reflections on Scripture and activity sheets available for children at the back of the church.5:00 pm Candlelight CommunionMeditation: The Assistant Minister********RESOURCES FOR PRAYERTexts for the coming Sunday: Isaiah 65:1-9; Psalm 22:18-27; Galatians 3:23-29; and Luke 8:26-39.A surprising meditation on what we can learn from atheists.********THIS WEEK AT INCARNATIONTuesday, June 18
8:00 AM. Morning Prayer in the Chapel of the Nativity. Please enter 25 E. 35th St. Coffee and pastries will be served afterwards.
Wednesday, June 1912:15 PM. Holy Eucharist.Friday, June 2112:15 PM. Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing.*********COMING UP AT CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION
Tuesday, June 25
7:00 PM. Summer Celebration for combined Men’s, Women’s, and 20s/30s Groups at the Parish House.Tuesday, July 9, 16, 23, and 30
7:00-8:00 PM. How Christianity Makes Life Harder and Happier—a short class exploring Christian Faith and Life. All are welcome.
Wednesday, July 17
6:00-9:00 PM. Christmas in July. Please join us to make crafts, jams, and other items for our December Christmas Fair.
Sunday, July 28
12:30 PM. Parish Brunch at a local restaurant.
August 5-9
9:15 AM—12 noon. Vacation Bible School at Church of the Incarnation. Still accepting children, and volunteers are needed!
Sunday, August 25
12:30 PM. Parish Brunch at a local restaurant.
Tuesday, August 27
7:00 PM. Incarnation Summer Game Night.
–the Rev. Ginger StricklandAssistant MinisterChurch of the Incarnation209 Madison AvenueNew York, New York 10016(212) 689-6350