Parish Office Telephone No. (914) 949-2874   Fax No. (914) 949-1202 Grace Episcopal Church / La Gracia 33 Church Street, White Plains, NY 10601 Monday to Friday 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM   Clergy and Staff   The Rev. Judith Lee, Interim Rector The Rev. Adolfo Moronta, Associate Priest, ext. 14  The Rev. Deacon Martha Jane Dunphy, Deacon Ms. Maria Campos, Secretary, ext. 10, mcampos@gracechurchwhiteplains.org Mr. Peter Roberts, Director of Music, ext 18 Mr. Arturo Ortiz, Director of Music, La Gracia Ms. Marilyn Castillo, Vocalist, La Gracia Mr. Taurino Juarez, Sexton, ext.13   Vestry Members   Joseph Gallo - Sr. Warden Malik Bradford - Jr. Warden Hilary Fleming - Treasurer Sorraya Sampson Elliot - Clerk   Malik Bradford, Sorraya Sampson Elliot,  Hilary Fleming, Karen Odom, Marisol Ortega, Amy Auld Owens, Michael Heffner, Charlotte Roberson, Daisy Calderon, Trisha McGuinness

The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 23, 2018 Our liturgy can be found in the Book of Common Prayer, beginning on page 355. Prelude Allegro [Organ concerto in B Flat] Walther Hymn #477 All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine The Opening Acclamation Blessed be God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and forever. Amen. Collect for Purity Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen Gloria in Excelsis Barry Cabena Collect of the Day [Proper 20] Grant us, O Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. THE WORD OF GOD The First Lesson A Reading from the Prophet Jeremiah [11:18-20] It was the Lord who made it known to me, and I knew; then you showed me their evil deeds. But I was like a gentle lamb led to the slaughter. And I did not know it was against me that they devised schemes, saying, ‘Let us destroy the tree with its fruit, let us cut him off from the land of the living, so that his name will no longer be remembered!’ But you, O Lord of hosts, who judge righteously, who try the heart and the mind, let me see your retribution upon them, for to you I have committed my cause. “ The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 1 1 Happy are they who have not walked in the counsel of the wicked, * nor lingered in the way of sinners, nor sat in the seats of the scornful! 2 Their delight is in the law of the Lord, * and they meditate on his law day and night. 3 They are like trees planted by streams of water, bearing fruit in due season, with leaves that do not wither; * everything they do shall prosper. 4 It is not so with the wicked; * they are like chaff which the wind blows away. 5 Therefore the wicked shall not stand upright when judgment comes, * nor the sinner in the council of the righteous. 6 For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, * but the way of the wicked is doomed. Second Lesson: A Reading from the Letter of James [3:13-4:3,7-8a] Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be boastful and false to the truth. Such wisdom does not come down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, devilish. For where there is envy and selfish ambition, there will also be disorder and wickedness of every kind. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace. Those conflicts and disputes among you, where do they come from? Do they not come from your cravings that are at war within you? You want something and do not have it; so you commit murder. And you covet something and cannot obtain it; so you engage in disputes and conflicts. You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, in order to spend what you get on your pleasures. . . . . Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God Sequence Hymn: #480 When Jesus left his father’s throne The Holy Gospel The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to Mark [9:30-37] Response: Glory to You Lord Christ. They went on from there and passed through Galilee. He did not want anyone to know it; for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, ‘The Son of Man is to be betrayed into human hands, and they will kill him, and three days after being killed, he will rise again.’ But they did not understand what he was saying and were afraid to ask him. Then they came to Capernaum; and when he was in the house he asked them, ‘What were you arguing about on the way?’ But they were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another about who was the greatest. He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, ‘Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.’ Then he took a little child and put it among them; and taking it in his arms, he said to them, ‘Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me.’ The Word of the Lord. Praise to You Lord Christ. Sermon The Rev. Dr. Judith Lee The Nicene Creed BCP 358 Prayers of the People Priest Let us pray for the church and the world, saying Jesus, Risen Savior, In your mercy, hear us. Jesus, Light of the World, guide our leaders to establish peace among all nations. Watch over those who are serving our country in the military, in humanitarian organizations, and in diplomatic missions, to bring about peace. Inspire our candidates for political office to speak with courage and compassion. Pause. Jesus, Risen Savior, In your mercy, hear us. Jesus, Hope of the World, inspire your church with an unshakable faith and a passion for justice so that we will speak with courage and compassion in the face of injustice, dishonesty, and greed. Guide the young people and adults of Grace La Gracia who are preparing for Confirmation. Pause. Jesus, Risen Savior, In your mercy, hear us. Jesus, Bread of Life, open our hearts and hands so that we will give to those who are hungry in body and spirit, sharing from all that we have with those who do not have what they need, especially those whose lies have been devastated by the floods in the Carolinas Pause. Jesus, Risen Savior, In your mercy, hear us. Jesus, our Way, our Truth, our Life, guide us in our search for knowledge and truth. Watch over our students and teachers, that they may find joy and peace in their studies. Pause. Jesus, Risen Savior, In your mercy, hear us Jesus, the Good Shepherd, Guide our Search Committee that they may do their work with confidence and wisdom, and guide us to be productive during this time of transition. Pause. Jesus, Risen Savior, In your mercy, hear us Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life, we give you thanks for our families, our teachers, and everyone who inspires us to live our lives with purpose. Keep under your protection all who have died, especially those we name silently or aloud. Pause. Jesus, Risen Savior, In your mercy, hear us The Priest: Let us pray. Gracious Father, your Son before he ascended to glory declared that your people would receive power from the Holy Spirit to bear witness to him to the ends of the earth: Be present with all who go forth in his Name. Let your love shine through their witness, so that the blind may see, the deaf hear, the lame walk, the dead be raised up, and the poor have the good news preached to them; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Confession BCP 360 The Peace Announcements Anthem Cantique de Jean Racine Gabriel Fauré Hymn #659 O Master, let me walk with Thee THE HOLY COMMUNION Eucharistic Prayer A BCP 361 Sanctus and Benedictus Barry Cabena The Lord’s Prayer BCP 364 Breaking of the Bread Agnus Dei Barry Cabena Anthem O for a closer walk with God C. V. Stanford Hymn #482 Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy You are welcome to join in prayers for healing after receiving communion. The Prayer of Thanksgiving BCP 365 Sending forth of the Eucharistic Visitors: In the name of this congregation I send you forth bearing these holy gifts, that those to whom you go may share with us in the communion of Christ’s body and blood. We who are many are one body because we share one bread, one cup. Amen. The Blessing Hymn #390 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Dismissal Postlude Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Walther ________________________________________ Ministers of the Liturgy Celebrant & Preacher The Rev. Dr. Judith Lee Assisting Priest The Rev. Adolfo Moronta Organist Peter Roberts Lectors 8AM Linda Heusser, Priscilla Read 10AM Karen Southwick, Cecile Fray Intercessor: Joyce Sampson Eucharistic Ministers 8AM Oscar Bunche 10AM Malik Bradford, Alison Munsch Acolytes 10AM Jean Chambers, Spencer Carden, Aaron Bradford, Eve Bradford, Jordan Acevedo, Mirna Sanchez Ushers 8AM Stuart Madden 10AM Jo- Ann B. Boylan, Gloria Chang, Giovanni Green, Michael Heffner, Andrea Spencer Eucharistic Visitor: Arlene Grant Healing Team: Judy Hutton, Lisa Daley, Cecilia Peagler, Arlene Roberts Grant Vestry Greeter: Michael Heffner Nursery Care is available during the 10:00 AM service. Coffee Hour: Marie Barrow, Nate Hogan Assistant: Sylvia Simon ________________________________________ If you are visiting with us for the first time, we welcome you to Grace Church! Our liturgy is found in the Book of Common Prayer. Our communion is open to all baptized Christians. Please take the time to fill out one of our visitor cards which the ushers have available. Your presence is a blessing to us; may our worship together be a blessing to you. ________________________________________ Grace Church Prayer List: We hold the following people in prayer: Eric Anastas & Family, Corine Bradley, Bernice Burton, Jennifer Toppin-Canner, Cindy Courtien, Inez Dale, Jimmy Delaney, Carol DiGilio, Vincent Doria, Bill Dunphy, Cathy Dunphy, Deacon Edgar Ervin, Sandra Esannason, Lydia Green, Faith Hite & Family, Marie Huckabry, William Jackson, Jr., Jackie Jansky, Ivy John, Evgeniy Kaufman, Manoris Long, Gail and Dave Matthew, Trisha McGuiness, Janice Moore, Giovanna Mustac, Selena Perry, Canon Blake Rider, Gladstone Reid, Leroy Reid, Renee Reid, Uriel Reid, Norman Stanton, Susan Stanton, Laura Stix, Barbara Vigliotti, Stacey Vitale, Natasha Vodyanitskaya, Emma Wainwright, Marthe Watkins, Ena Yearwood Bethel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center: Verna Brown Cedar Manor, Ossining: Robert Auld Serving in the Armed Forces: Kenny Duffy, Denny J. Edmondson, Christopher P. Halstead, David Packer, Sgt. Christopher Vigliotti, Gunnery Sgt. Les Yearwood. Please call the Parish Office or contact Sandy Gadsden McAllister if you would like to place someone’s name on our prayer list Birthdays September 23rd Andrea Lacourciere September 24th Alison Munsch September 25th Marva Williams, Sharon Reid, Henry Roach September 26th Charles Walkes Anniversaries September 23rd Kassie & Carlos Muñoz September 25th Sorraya & Wayne Eliott We pray for the young people of Grace who are preparing for Confirmation on October 28th: Aaron Bradford, Maya Daughtry, James Heffner, Anan Kristina O’Hanlon, Nikolas O’Hanlon, and Kaylee Owens. Almighty God, we thank you that by the sealing of your Holy Spirit you have bound us to your service. Renew in these your servants the covenant you made with them at their Baptism. Send them forth in the power of that Spirit to perform the service you set before them; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. ________________________________________ Announcements for the Week of September 23rd Prayer in the Time of Transition: Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a rector for this parish, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THIS WEEK AT GRACE Sunday – September 23rd 9:00-9:30AM Adult Education: The Anglican Communion 10:00 AM Sunday School classes, Rite 13, & J2A begin 11:30 AM Parish Forum: The Episcopal Church, General Convention, and defending human rights in Israeli-Palestine relations 5:00PM to 9:00 PM Parish Hall Rental Tuesday - September 25th 12:05 PM Holy Eucharist in the Chapel 7:30 PM Vestry Meeting Wednesday - September 26th 12:10 PM DTM at Grace: The Bridgeport Trio (Classical Jazz). 7:30 PM Bible Study – Library Thursday – September 27th 12:05 PM Holy Eucharist in the Chapel 7:30 PM Santa Eucaristía in the Church 7:30 PM Search Committee – Library Saturday – September 29th 3:00 PM Quinceañera: Blanca Lopez Looking Ahead: Next Sunday September 30th 9-9:30 AM Adult Education: The Anglican Tradition: Theology 11:15 AM World Café Parish Forum Sundays in October Saturday October 6th 4:30-6:00 pm First Saturdays at Grace: Blessing of the Animals on the front lawn Sunday October 7th Columbus Day Weekend: No Sunday School Classes Urban League Voter Registration Drive after all the services 9-9:30 AM Adult Education: The Book of Common Prayer Sunday October 14th 9-9:30 AM Adult Education: The Anglican Tradition: Scripture 11:30 AM Confirmands Meeting Sunday October 21st 9-9:30 AM Adult Education: the Anglican Tradition: Sacraments 10:00 AM Family Service Sunday October 28th 11:00 AM One service at 11:00 AM: Bishop’s Visitation Bible Study: In preparation for the Bishop’s Visitation, our first 6 weeks (September 12th – October 17th) will begin with discussion of Scripture from the Rite of Confirmation, and we will discuss different aspects of the Anglican tradition and the Episcopal Church. September 26th topic: The Anglican Tradition: Theology. The Gospel of Mark is the focus of our weekly e- Bible Study. Sundays at 9:00AM: In preparation for the Bishop’s visitation, we’ll take the opportunity for a brief class/discussion of the Anglican Tradition and the Episcopal Church on Sundays, 9-9:30 AM in the Library. It this proves to be a useful program, we’ll continue with new topics in November & December. World Café: NEXT SUNDAY September 30th after the 10 AM service: The Vestry will host small-group discussions of our ministries: Building and Grounds, Sunday School & Family Ministries; Stewardship, Welcoming, Advocacy, Worship, Music, Pastoral Care, Communication. S.A.G.E. will kick off the beginning of the year with a PARTY! New members are welcome! We will meet on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 1:30 pm in the library. Hope to see you all there. Let’s catch up with each other after our summer break. Bring a picture and a story about a beloved pet, and we will have a prayer of blessing for all our pets. Blessings! Marie Barrow October 6th: 4:30 -6 PM First Saturdays at Grace: Blessing of the Animals on the front lawn. In a celebration of St. Francis of Assisi, we welcome members of the community to bring their pets to Grace church for a blessing: Rain or Shine. There will not be a liturgy: Guests are welcome to come and go. Volunteers are needed in Grace’s Kitchen: Columbus Day, Monday, October 8, 2018 between 8:30 am and 11:30 am. If you can volunteer a few hours, we look forward to working with you. Monetary contributions are always welcome and needed. Food contributions of salads, fresh fruit, desserts, snacks and beverages always make the occasion more festive. The signup sheet is posted on the bulletin board near the parish hall. Michael Heffner and Walter Simon General Information: Bishop’s Visitation: Sunday October 28th – 11 AM Bi-lingual service The Bishop’s Visitation is a very important milestone in the life of the church: Please plan to be present to welcome Bishop Dietsche, to celebrate with our Confirmands, and to give thanks for the grace that has brought us together. Parish Retreat: Saturday December 1, 2018, 10am – 6 pm. The Way of Love: Practices for a Jesus-Centered Life. We will have prayers and discussions in English and Spanish centered on Bishop Curry’s call for the Jesus Movement. The day will end with our First Saturdays at Grace Holy Eucharist. Host a Sunday Coffee Hour- Hosts & Welcoming Assistants Needed! We are looking for volunteers to host coffee hours and as welcoming assistants from January to June 2019. The sign-up sheets are posted on the bulletin board near the parish hall. Bulletin Boards: We have established a new practice so that Maria Campos overseas all postings on the bulletin boards in the building. Fr. Adolfo will oversee postings on the La Gracia bulletin board. This will improve consistency, complementarity, and coherence in the way we share news and information with our visitors. All postings should be given to Maria: by email, mail, or in person. Paying Pledges by check or online We now offer the opportunity to pay your pledge through PayPal on our website (www.gracechurchwhiteplains.org/Giving). If you pay by check, please note the current posted date and write your pledge number on the memo line. To arrange automatic payments of your pledge, please contact Maria Romeo in the parish office (mromeo@gracechurchwhiteplains.org). E-mail news: In upgrading our Microsoft software, some email addresses were inadvertently deleted from our database. And our new weekly e-newsletter may be going to your SPAM folders. If you or anyone you know is not receiving parish emails, please contact Maria Campos at mcampos@gracechurchwhiteplains.org or 914-949-2874. The Right Reverend Andrew ML Dietsche, Bishop The Right Reverend Allen Kunho Shin, Bishop Suffragan The Right Reverend Mary Glasspool, Assistant Bishop The Reverend Dr. Judith Lee, Interim Pastor The Reverend Adolfo Moronta, Associate Priest Peter Roberts, Director of Music of Grace Church Juan Carlos Abreu, Director of Music of La Gracia Donna Louis, Youth Ministry Coordinator Maria Campos, Secretary Taurino Juárez, Sexton The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 23, 2018 33 Church Street White Plains, New York 10601 914-949-2874 www.gracewhiteplains.org VESTRY Joseph C. Gallo, Senior. Warden Michael Heffner, Junior Warden Hillary Fleming, Treasurer Sorraya Sampson Elliott, Clerk Class of 2018: Irene Alves, Karen Odom, Amy Auld Owens, Sorraya Sampson Elliott Class of 2019: Trisha McGuinness, Marisol Ortega, Charlotte Roberson Class of 2020: Daisy Calderon, Hillary Fleming Grace Church is a diverse congregation committed to a common life sustained by worship. We bear witness to God’s love in Christ through our life together and our service to the wider community. All are welcome.

The Fall 2018 Angelus

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Clips from Recent Concerts - 2016/2017 Season https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUm1TV3BnaE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWohxaB6yDQ&feature=em-subs_digest About DTMusic http://dtmusic.org/ Downtown Music at Grace is a non-profit performing arts organization located in the heart of White Plains, NY, a small city located a half hour north of New York City. Downtown Music was founded in 1988 by Timothy Lewis, Music Director and Organist of Grace Church. The mission of Downtown Music is to provide an oasis of art and culture in the heart of White Plains. The organization's current programs include Noonday Getaway Concerts, half- hour concerts taking place on Wednesdays at noon; Weekend Discoveries , which are full length concerts taking place on Sunday afternoons or Saturday evenings; Concerts on Tour, our outreach program consisting of 30+ concerts annually in nursing homes, hospitals and rehabilitation centers; and Downtown Music’s Arts-In-Education Program, a series of three concerts specially designed for schoolchildren in grades K-12. Downtown Music’s roster of artists features high-quality professional musicians who enjoy the opportunity to make music in an intimate, beautiful setting. Many of our artists have performed at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and major international venues. Resident Ensembles Our three resident ensembles enable Downtown Music to offer a more diverse program of music. Downtown Sinfonietta is composed of professional musicians from the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and other major New York ensembles, and performs several concerts throughout the season. Downtown Music Chorus features 16 professional singers, drawn from the ranks of New York’s finest choirs. West Point Brass, a small ensemble of eight players, is called on for special celebratory performances throughout the season. Guest Artists Downtown Music provides a prestigious showcase for professional musicians, 70% of whom return often to perform. Guest artists include internationally-recognized artists and local professional performers across a wide spectrum of musical talent. Noted for its diversity of programming, Downtown Music stars have included Mariachi Real de Mexico, the Voices of Ascension, several members of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, as well as jazz great Jay Hoggard.