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 Last Sunday after Pentecost Christ the King Sunday November 25, 2018 Our liturgy can be found in the Book of Common Prayer, beginning on page 355. Prelude Prelude on Rhosymedre R. V. Williams Please stand. Hymn #494 Crown him with many crowns 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 29] Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. THE WORD OF GOD Please be seated. The First Lesson A Reading from the Book of Daniel [7:9-10, 13-14] As I watched, thrones were set in place, and an Ancient One took his throne, his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames, and its wheels were burning fire. A stream of fire issued and flowed out from his presence. A thousand thousands served him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood attending him. The court sat in judgment, and the books were opened. As I watched in the night visions, I saw one like a human being coming with the clouds of heaven. And he came to the Ancient One and was presented before him. To him was given dominion and glory and kingship, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not pass away, and his kingship is one that shall never be destroyed. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 93 1 The Lord is King; he has put on splendid apparel; * the Lord has put on his apparel and girded himself with strength. 2 He has made the whole world so sure * that it cannot be moved; 3 Ever since the world began, your throne has been established; * you are from everlasting. 4 The waters have lifted up, O Lord, the waters have lifted up their voice; * the waters have lifted up their pounding waves. 5 Mightier than the sound of many waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea, * mightier is the Lord who dwells on high. 6 Your testimonies are very sure, * and holiness adorns your house, O Lord, for ever and for evermore. Second Lesson: A Reading from the Revelation to John [1:4b-8] Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be. Amen. “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God Please stand. Sequence Hymn: #483 The head that once was crowned with thorns The Holy Gospel The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to John [18:33-37] Response: Glory to You Lord Christ. Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered, “Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?” Pilate replied, “I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?” Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.” Pilate asked him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to You Lord Christ. Please be seated. Sermon The Rev. Dr. Judith Lee Stewardship Reflection Daisy Calderon Please stand. The Nicene Creed BCP 358 Prayers of the People Priest: Let us pray in thanksgiving and hope, saying Gracious God, hear our prayer. Almighty God, your love is free, your compassion is unconditional, and your mercy is infinite. You shower upon us gifts abundant. Grant that we may know and trust these gifts. Open our lips, O God, that we may call for justice in our communities, in our congregations, and in the world. Gracious God, hear our prayer. Open our minds, O God, that we might be the vibrant and visionary Church you have called us to be, a Church with a passion for ministry, a desire to give completely, and a commitment to be faithful stewards of all that you have given us. Gracious God, hear our prayer. Open our hearts, O God, so that we will fulfill your purpose for us by serving others with humility, integrity, and urgency. Gracious God, hear our prayer. Open our eyes, O God, to the hurts and needs of others, especially to those who are suffering during this holiday season. Watch over those who are traveling, and those who have nowhere to go. Teach us to see where our own resources and the world’s deep hunger meet. Gracious God, hear our prayer. Open our hands, O God, to be witnesses to your presence in this world. Help us to work without hesitation, to serve without recognition, to do justice, to love kindness, and to serve humbly with you, our God. Gracious God, hear our prayer. Open our memories, O God, as we remember those who have died, especially those we now name, silently or aloud. [Pause]Help us honor the wisdom of those who have devoted their lives to your service and have taught us love and serve you. Gracious God, hear our prayer. Priest: Gracious God, your love is free, your compassion unconditional, and your mercy infinite. You shower upon us gifts abundant. Grant that we may know and trust these gifts, that we may discover the joy they bring, and inspire us to serve and love out of that joy. In the name of the Risen Christ we pray. Amen. The Confession BCP 360 The Peace Please be seated. Announcements Anthem Antiphon: Let all the world R. V.Williams Hymn #435 At the name of Jesus 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 The Invitation Prayers for healing with laying on of hands is available as you return from receiving communion. Anthem King of Glory David Charles Walker Hymn #328 Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord The Prayer of Thanksgiving Blessed be God who calls us together Praise to God who makes us one people. Blessed be God who has forgiven our sin. Praise to God who gives hope and freedom Blessed be God whose Word is proclaimed. Praise to God who is revealed as love. Blessed be God who alone has called us. Therefore we offer all that we are and all that we shall become. Accept, O God, our self-offering of praise. Accept our thanks for all you have done. Our hands were empty, and you filled them. Amen. 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 #477 All praise to Thee, for Thou, O King divine Dismissal Postlude Grand Chorus in Gregorian Tonality Alexandre Guilmant ________________________________________ Ministers of the Liturgy Celebrant & Preacher The Rev Dr. Judith Lee Assisting Priest The Rev. Adolfo Moronta Organist Peter Roberts Lectors 8AM Barbara Wiggins, Linda Heusser 10AM Marie Barrow, Audrey Taylor Intercessor: Andrea Hamilton-Singh Eucharistic Ministers 8AM Brinda Bradley 10AM Jean Chambers, Allison Munsch, Sandy McAllister Acolytes 10AM Lauren Reid, Aadi Kumar, Spencer Carden, Harrison Richards, Ivana Richards, Priya Kumar, Rohan Kumar Ushers 10AM Jo-Ann Boylan, Gloria Chang, Giovanni Green, Michael Heffner, Andrea Spencer Healing Team Marie Barrow, Audrey Taylor, Ray Williams, Sandy McAllister Eucharistic Visitors Arlene Grant, Sandy McAllister Vestry Greeter Michael Heffner Nursery Care is available during the 10:00 AM service. There will be no Coffee Hour today because of the Thanksgiving Weekend ________________________________________ The altar flowers this morning are given by Linda and Joe Gallo in loving memory of Wanda and Stanley Nastaj ________________________________________ 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: Corine Bradley, Norene Bueti, Bernice Burton, Cynthia Cole, Cindy Courtien, Inez Dale, Jimmy Delaney, Carol DiGilio, Vincent Doria, Bill Dunphy, Cathy Dunphy, Deacon Edgar Ervin, Sandra Esannason, Lydia Green, Kate Hedstrom, Biff Henderson, The Hite Family, Sylvia Howard, Marie Huckabry, William Jackson, Jr., Jackie Jansky, Ivy John, Evgeniy Kaufman, Manoris Long, Paxton Louis, Gail and Dave Matthew, Trisha McGuiness, Janice Moore, Giovanna Mustac, Selena Perry, Canon Blake Rider, Gladstone Reid, Leroy Reid, Renee Reid, Uriel Reid, Thomas Russo, Phil Sawyer, Norman Stanton, Susan Stanton, Laura Stix, Barbara Vigliotti, Stacey Vitale, Natasha Vodyanitskaya, The Walsh Family, Emma Wainwright, Marthe Watkins 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 November 28th Ms. Monica M. Crooks November 29th Mr. Matthew F. Gallo December 1st Stuart M. Madden, Carole Mitchell, Malcolm C. Davis Announcements for the Week of November 25th THIS WEEK AT GRACE Tuesday- November 27th 12:05 PM Holy Eucharist in the Chapel 7:30 PM Vestry Meeting Wednesday- November 28th 12:10 PM Downtown Music at Grace Thursday- November 28th 12:05 PM Holy Eucharist in the Chapel 7:30 PM Santa Eucaristía in the Church Saturday – December 1st 10 AM – 6 PM Parish Day of Renewal 5 PM First Saturday at Grace: Ecumenical Prayers for Peace with the Transjazz Gospel Group What’s New: THANK YOU to Daisy Calderon for giving the Stewardship Reflection at today’s service. TODAY: Pledge forms are available in the back of the church if you did not bring your form today, and pledges will be accepted through the end of the year. The Vestry needs to know the 2019 pledge amount as they prepare the 2019 budget to be approved at their December meeting. Stewardship Campaign update: As of November 18th: Total number of pledges: 130 Total pledge amount: $184,417. FILL SOMEONE'S GROCERY BAG WITH JOY. Beginning November 18th through December 16th, Grace/La Gracia once again has the opportunity to provide a $25 gift card to be placed in a grocery bag with Christmas staples for dinner. As a parish, we have been very generous in providing these gift cards to help over 500 families who receive the gift of personal food choices before Christmas from Lifting Up Westchester. Please give what you can in the form of a gift card (generic, Stop & Shop, ShopRite, Target), cash or check (made to Lifting Up Westchester). Collection will be on Sunday's between 9-9:45 AM and after the 10:00 AM service in the Parish Hall. Questions? Please speak with LInda Gallo. Thanks! TOYS FOR LA GRACIA – Every year La Gracia distributes toys to children on January 6th., the Feast of Epiphany/Three Kings Sunday. Please see Fr. Adolfo about ways you can contribute toys or financial donations for this tradition. Thank you. Looking Ahead: First Saturdays at Grace: December 1st. 5 PM The Transjazz Gospel Jazz Group will perform as part of an ecumenical service of Prayers for Peace. Parish Day of Renewal: 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. SAGE – Meeting on Wednesday January 5th 1:30-3 PM. Tuesday December 11th - 8:30 PM Celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe -This is a major annual festival in the Latino community and at Grace/La Gracia. (last year, almost 300 people attended the service and dinner!) Everyone is welcome to join in any or all of the celebration. We will process from the Parish Hall to the Church at 8:30 PM, and the festival ends with prayers at midnight. Blue Christmas Jazz Vespers: Saturday, December 8th at 5 PM- The Alex Auld Jazz Quartet will play for a service of Jazz Vespers. This service is designed to provide comfort and hope to those for whom the Christmas season is a “blue” season of sadness, loss, or discouragement. We will ask for a Free Will Offering to benefit our Organ Fund. Book Club Update: Tuesday December 11th at 7pm Next on our agenda – We Are Called to Rise by Laura McBride We will meet in the Library. Interested in the Book Club? Contact Karen Odom at karenodom@yahoo.com The Board of Hope – During Stewardship Season, we have a “Board of Hope” in the Parish Hall, with post-its so that everyone can write down your hopes for Grace, and the hope you have been given by Grace. We will gather these reflections into a Book of Hope to share with your new Rector. Bible Study: There will be no Bible Study on November 21st or 28th. We will resume for the Wednesdays in Advent: December 5,12, & 19. The Labyrinth will be set up on the Parish Hall for Meditation 6:30-7:30 on Wednesdays. Sundays at 9:00-9:30 AM – Informal Bible Study in the Library Advent and Christmastide at Grace La Gracia Saturday December 1st 10 AM – 6 PM Parish Day of Renewal 5 PM First Saturdays at Grace: Ecumenical Prayers for Peace with the Transjazz Gospel Group Sunday December 2nd First Sunday of Advent 12:30 PM We welcome in Holy Baptism Yoltzin Flores Pérez ECW Raffle tickets available Saturday December 8th 9 AM-3 PM Latino Ministries Retreat hosted by Grace/La Gracia 3 PM – 7 PM Santa’s Workshop hosted by J2A 5 PM Blue Christmas Jazz Vespers with the Alex Auld and the NYSB Quintet Sunday December 9th Second Sunday of Advent Sunday December 16th Third Sunday of Advent 10 AM Family Service 11:30 AM Christmas Pageant Rehearsal 4 PM Advent Service of Lessons and Carols Sunday December 23rd Fourth Sunday of Advent 11:30 AM – Christmas Pageant Rehearsal December 24th Eve of the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord 2:30 PM Pageant participants arrive; lunch provided 4:00 PM Family Service with Christmas Pageant 7:00 PM Santa Eucaristía 10 PM Festive Service of Holy Eucharist December 30th Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus (transferred) Mother Judith’s last Sunday December 31st 11 PM – Midnight The church will be open for private prayers. January 6th Feast of the Epiphany General Information: 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. 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 Last Sunday after Pentecost The Feast of Christ the King November 25, 2018 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. [Romans 15:13] 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

Restoring hope to Westchester County’s men, women and children in need by providing them with food, shelter and support– and lifting them to greater self-sufficiency with dignity and respect. Vision Statement Lifting Up Westchester respects the dignity and full potential of every individual. We assist those struggling to overcome the challenges of poverty, homelessness, hunger, health and education. We work with men, women and children as they create their own unique path to a more fulfilling, healthy and independent life. Striving to never turn anyone away, we enlist the generosity of a caring community through donations and volunteerism. https://www.liftingupwestchester.org/our-mission-vision/

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.