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. Richard A. Kunz, Rector, ext. 15, rkunz@gracechurchwhiteplains.org The Rev. Adolfo Moronta, Associate Priest, ext. 14  The Rev. Deacon Martha Jane Dunphy, Deacon Ms. Maria Campos, Secretary, ext. 10, mcampos@gracechurchwhiteplains.org 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   Walter Simon - Sr. Warden Joseph Gallo - Jr. Warden James Brown - Treasurer Irene Alves - Clerk   Malik Bradford, Sorraya Sampson Elliot,  Sunaganata Gadsden Mc Allister, Karen Odom, Marisol Ortega, Amy Auld Owens, Elizabeth Carden, Charlotte Roberson 

The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 24, 2017 8 AM & 10 AM Rite II BCP 355 HOLY EUCHARIST Prelude Basse et Dessus de Trompette Clerambault Hymn 9 Not here for high and holy things The Opening Acclamation Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Collect For Purity Gloria in Excelsis Barrie Cabena Collect Grant us, 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 Reading Jonah 3:10-4:11 When God saw what the people of Nineveh did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it. But this was very displeasing to Jonah, and he became angry. He prayed to the LORD and said, “O LORD! Is not this what I said while I was still in my own country? That is why I fled to Tarshish at the beginning; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love, and ready to relent from punishing. And now, O LORD, please take my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to live.” And the LORD said, “Is it right for you to be angry?” Then Jonah went out of the city and sat down east of the city, and made a booth for himself there. He sat under it in the shade, waiting to see what would become of the city. The LORD God appointed a bush, and made it come up over Jonah, to give shade over his head, to save him from his discomfort; so Jonah was very happy about the bush. But when dawn came up the next day, God appointed a worm that attacked the bush, so that it withered. When the sun rose, God prepared a sultry east wind, and the sun beat down on the head of Jonah so that he was faint and asked that he might die. He said, “It is better for me to die than to live.” But God said to Jonah, “Is it right for you to be angry about the bush?” And he said, “Yes, angry enough to die.” Then the LORD said, “You are concerned about the bush, for which you did not labor and which you did not grow; it came into being in a night and perished in a night. And should I not be concerned about Nineveh, that great city, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand persons who do not know their right hand from their left, and also many animals?” Reader: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. The Psalm Psalm 145:1-8 Exaltabo te, Deus 1 I will exalt you, O God my King, * and bless your Name for ever and ever. 2 Every day will I bless you * and praise your Name for ever and ever. 3 Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; *there is no end to his greatness. 4 One generation shall praise your works to another * and shall declare your power. 5 I will ponder the glorious splendor of your majesty * and all your marvelous works. 6 They shall speak of the might of your wondrous acts, * and I will tell of your greatness. 7 They shall publish the remembrance of your great goodness; * they shall sing of your righteous deeds. 8 The LORD is gracious and full of compassion, * slow to anger and of great kindness. The Epistle Philippians 1:21-30 To me, living is Christ and dying is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which I prefer. I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you. Since I am convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in faith, so that I may share abundantly in your boasting in Christ Jesus when I come to you again. Only, live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that, whether I come and see you or am absent and hear about you, I will know that you are standing firm in one spirit, striving side by side with one mind for the faith of the gospel, and are in no way intimidated by your opponents. For them this is evidence of their destruction, but of your salvation. And this is God's doing. For he has graciously granted you the privilege not only of believing in Christ, but of suffering for him as well-- since you are having the same struggle that you saw I had and now hear that I still have. Reader: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. Hymn 659 O Master let me walk with thee The Holy Gospel The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to Matthew All: Glory to You Lord Christ. Matthew 20:1-16 Jesus said, “The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the laborers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. When he went out about nine o’clock, he saw others standing idle in the marketplace; and he said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.’ So they went. When he went out again about noon and about three o’clock, he did the same. And about five o’clock he went out and found others standing around; and he said to them, ‘Why are you standing here idle all day?’ They said to him, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard.’ When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his manager, ‘Call the laborers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and then going to the first.’ When those hired about five o’clock came, each of them received the usual daily wage. Now when the first came, they thought they would receive more; but each of them also received the usual daily wage. And when they received it, they grumbled against the landowner, saying, ‘These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.’ But he replied to one of them, ‘Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what belongs to you and go; I choose to give to this last the same as I give to you. Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?’ So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” Celebrant: The Gospel of the Lord. All: Praise to You Lord Christ. The Sermon The Rev. Richard A. Kunz The Nicene Creed BCP 358 The Prayers of the People, Form VI BCP 392 The Peace The Offertory Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God. Anthem Ain’-a That Good News! William Dawson I got a crown up in – the king-dom, Ain’-a that good news! I got a crown up in – the king-dom, Ain’-a that good news! I’m a-goin’ to lay down this worl’, _Goin’-a should-er up-uh my cross, Goin’-a take it home- a to my Je-sus, Ain’-a that good news! I got a harp up in-the King-dom, Ain’-a that good news! I got a harp up in-a the King-dom, Ain’-a that good news! I’m a-goin’ to lay down this worl’, _Goin’-a should-er up-uh my cross, Goin’-a take it home- a to my Je-sus, Ain’-a that good news! I got a robe up in – the Kingdom, Ain’-a that good news! I got a robe up in – the Kingdom, Ain’-a that good news! I’m a-goin’ to lay down this worl’, _Goin’-a should-er up-uh my cross, Goin’-a take it home- a to my Je-sus, Ain’-a that good news! I got a savior up in – the Kingdom, Ain’-a that good news! I got a savior up in – the Kingdom, Ain’-a that good news! Hymn 523 Glorious things of thee are spoken THE HOLY COMMUNION Eucharistic Prayer A BCP 361 Sanctus and Benedictus S131 The Lord’s Prayer At the Breaking of the Bread Celebrant: Alleluia, Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. All: Therefore let us keep the feast, Alleluia. Anthem: The Tree of Life The tree of life my soul hath seen, Laden with fruit, and always green: The trees of nature fruitless be Com-pared with Christ the apple tree. His beauty doth all things excel: By faith I know, but ne’er can tell the glory which I now can see In Jesus Christ the apple tree. For happiness I long have sought, and pleasure dearly I have bought: I missed of all: but now I see ‘Tis found in Christ the apple tree. I’m wear-y with my former toil, Here I will sit and rest a while: Under the shadow I will be Of Jesus Christ the apple tree. This fruit doth make my soul to thrive, It keeps my dying faith alive: Which makes my soul in haste to be with Jesus Christ the apple tree. Hymn 653 Dear Lord and Father of mankind The Post communion Prayer BCP 365 The Blessing Hymn 410 Praise my soul, the King of heaven Postlude Prelude in A Major J. S. Bach ________________________________________ The altar flowers this morning are given by Judy Hutton, Tiffany Wooderry Hutton and family in loving memory of Stanley Hutton. ________________________________________ Lectors 8:00 AM Linda Heusser, Ella Fitzgerald 10:00AM Andrea Hamilton, Delores Brathwaite Intercessor: Lisa Daley Ushers 10:00 AM Gloria Chang, Ashley Elliot, Christopher O’Neil, Andrea Spencer Coffee Hour The Carter Family Assistant: Sylvia Simon ________________________________________ To our Grace Church Family, We can't begin to express the gratitude we have for all of the help and support we have received, both before and after Lorraine's passing. The past several months have been difficult, but your prayers and actions have held us up and enabled us to keep going each day. You helped us honor her in a service that was beautiful and uplifting, and would have brought her great joy. There will be many more thank yous in the days, weeks, and months to come, and we know that you will continue to be there for us, just as Lorraine always was, and just as she knew you would be. With Love, The Reid Family ________________________________________ Announcements Bible Study- Wednesday, Sept. 27th with Father Rich starting at 7:30PM to 9:00PM in the library. Book Club Update The Book Club will open its next season at Gaucho Grill in White Plains on Saturday, Sept. 30th at 12:00 pm, when we’ll dish and dine while reviewing our summer selection, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, an historical novel set in 1939 Nazi Germany. Interested in sharing lunch with us on Sept. 16 or joining the book club? Contact Karen Odom at karenodom@yahoo.com Youth Christian Education Time for us to gear up for the 2017-2018 Sunday School, Rite 13 and J2A Classes. We will start classes on Sunday, Oct 1st. Evensong On October 1st at 4:30 PM we will be gathering for Evensong. This is meant to be a thanksgiving celebration for the seven years we have shared together. Peter Roberts and the choir are preparing special music and there will be a reception in the parish hall following the service. SAGE will meet on Wednesday October 4th at 1:30 pm in the Library. Join us as we celebrate the 2nd year anniversary of our group. All seniors are welcome. Global Mission Fair The second annual Global Mission Fair will take place at Christ Church, Bronxville on Saturday, October 14th. The presentations this year will be about stories of transformation brought about through global mission. Transformation takes place on three levels; those who receive the ministry, those who carry it out, and the parish that sends the mission team. Come and hear stories of how lives and parishes have been changed through global outreach! All Saints’ Day We will be celebrating All Saints’ Day on Sunday, November 5th. If you would like to have any loved ones remembered that day, please send their names to Maria in the office so that we can print their names in the bulletin that Sunday. We need the names no later than Wednesday, October 25th. You may also give a memorial gift to Grace Church in their honor. Please Be Careful When you make out your pledge check, please take your time. The bank has rejected several checks which had post dates or dates more than a month old. We have had to return several checks to parishioners. We would also appreciate it if you put your pledge number in the memo section. Altar Flowers Remember those you love by signing up for flowers to adorn the Altar for our worship. The signup sheets are posted on bulletin board for both Altar Flowers and Paschal Ring near the parish hall. Lectors Needed Volunteers are needed for all services including the Family service, every third Sunday of the month. If you are available for one or both of these services, please provide your contact information on the signup sheet located on the bulletin board near the parish hall. You can also contact Ray Williams or Michael Heffner. Urgent Need There is an urgent need for counters. The task is not difficult. You will be a member of a two-person team and are only required to count once a month after church service. The task usually takes less than an hour of your time. We especially need individuals familiar with Excel. For more information please speak to Jim Brown. Nursery Care is available during the 10:00 AM service. We want our congregation to be as welcoming as possible to parents of young children! Although we have two wonderful nursery workers, we are always looking for volunteers to help out. Please talk to Father Adolfo if you would be willing to be one of our helpers. HELD IN PRAYER________________________________________ Ill, at Home, or in any need: The Barry Family, Shannon Blackwell, Corinne Bradley, Canon Percy Braithwaite, Lucille Breach, Joe Brown, Bernice Burton, The Cassidy Family, Jacqueline Collins Gina Corelli, Mark Dachsteiner, Inez Dale, Don Davit, James Delaney, Raleigh Delaney, Frank DiGileo, Bill Dunphy, Cathy Dunphy, Sandra Esannason, Rosa Beza Gillece, Joseph Goldman, Marcelo Gioliante, Barbara Griffith, Clara Harmon, Michelle Hord-White, Marie Huckabry, Ivy John, Richard McMahon, JoJo Moore, Colleen Nelson, John Noone, George Paletta, Cyle Perry, Ethel Quinlan, The Quinones Family, Canon Blake Rider, The Reid Family, Gladstone Reid, Leroy Reid, Renee Reid, Uriel Reid, Gail Rosen, Erroll Sorrel, Norman Stanton, Susan Stanton, Sean Varona, Barbara Vigliotti, Stacey Vitale, Natasha Vodyanitskiy, Marthe Watkins, Anthony Wright Bethel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center: Verna Brown Cedar Manor, Ossining: Robert Auld Schnurmacher, White Plains: Elizabeth W. Carson, John Noone Serving in the Armed Forces: Remembering especially Kenny Duffy, Denny J. Edmondson, Lt. Col. Rick Erickson, Melissa Lawrance, David Moran, David Packer, Sgt. Christopher Vigliotti, Gunnery Sgt. Les Yearwood Please note: Unless we are informed otherwise, after one month an individual’s name will be removed from our ill at home or in any need. However, if you want them to continue please inform us the Tuesday before the Sunday bulletin. Thank you. ________________________________________ Padre Adolfo is taking some time off for vacation. Please keep him in your prayers, also pray for Fidel as he returns to his family in Mexico. ________________________________________ THIS WEEK AT GRACE ________________________________________ Sunday – Sept. 24th 8:00 AM The Holy Eucharist – Church 9:15 AM Choir Rehearsal – Choir Room 10:00 AM The Holy Eucharist – Church 11:15 AM Choir Rehearsal until 1:15 PM 12:30 PM La Gracia Misa (Spanish) Tuesday- Sept. 26th 12:05 PM Mass in the Chapel 2:00 PM Santo Rosario (Spanish) Chapel 7:30PM Vestry Meeting - Library Wednesday – Sept. 27th 12:00 PM Downtown Music at Grace – Celebrating 30th Season! 3:00 PM Rainbow Outreach – Parish Hall 7:30 PM Bible Study with Father Rich – Library Thursday – Sept. 28th 12:05 PM Mass in the Chapel 2:00 PM Santo Rosario (Spanish) Chapel Friday – Sept. 29th 7:00PM Misa de Sanación – St Peter’s Episcopal Church 19 Smith St Port Chester, NY 10573 Phone: 914 939-1244 Saturday – Sept. 30th 12:00PM The Book Club at Gaucho Grill in White Plains ( See announcements ) Birthdays Monday 9/25 Alison Munsch, Sharon Reid, Henry Roach Tuesday-9/26 Charles Walkes Saturday 9/30 Krystian Suber Anniversary Monday 9/25 Sorraya & Wayne Elliott

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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.

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