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God gives me strength in the world.
-Marla Byrnes
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Please join us on Sunday, October 4th at 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. The 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services will be led by The Rev. Dr. Steven Moore. Click here for the readings. Pictured: The newly painted Welsh Cross (thank you, Chuck Vanderpool) and the Walter and Marie Welsh memorial bench, donated by their daughters Karen, Laurie, Merle and Wendy.
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9:30 a.m.: Faith Formation
Faith formation will be held at 9:30 a.m. in the Oakerhater Lounge. Attendees will discuss the book, "Do I Stay Christian?" All are welcome, whether or not you have read the book.
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Discretionary Fund Sunday
On the first Sunday of every month, all cash in the collection plate goes to the Rector's Discretionary Fund which allows Father Steve to help those who come to the church in need. There is a dramatic increase in people who need food and Father Steve gives grocery store gift cards. What to take an extra step to help? Buy $15 gift cards from the grocery stores within walking distance of Grace (PriceRite and Aldi's). Drop them in the collection plate any Sunday.
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Treasured Marla
Ever wonder how the coffee and goodies "magically" appear in the parish hall for coffee hour? Ideally, coffee hour would be a scheduled task shared among many people. But, Marla Byrnes does much of it. Want to lighten the load? Please sign up for coffee hour. There are sign up sheets in the parish hall...or just ask Marla.
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God's Armour
Sunday school teacher Lisa Rucker often incorporates art into her lessons. Last Sunday, the children were making helmets as part of their lessons on "the armor of God."
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Wednesday night suppers resume
Wednesday night suppers bring lots of people together for good food and friendship. Supper is served at 5:30 p.m. If you'd like to help, please arrive at 4:45 p.m. See Audrey Zaccarya with questions.
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Oct. 10: The Hollow
Please sign up! Grace children and friends are invited to a field trip at The Hollow pumpkin patch on Sat., Oct. 10. Festivities include a pumpkin-decorating contest. Contact Lisa Rucker (215-205-8072) for details. Pictured: Elizabeth signing up for the trip to the pumpkin patch.
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Nat’l Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Oct. 1 is "Orange Shirt Day," a day to remember the Indigenous children who were sent to residential schools in the United States and Canada. It is a sad and complicated history. Grace's Saint O-kuh-ha-tah was involved in recruiting children for the Carlisle Indian School. Click here to read about SU's remembrance event.
| | One of many headstones at the Carlisle Indian School that has no name, no tribe, no date of death of the child. In 1880, Grace's St. O-kuh-ha-tah wrote this letter to Mary Burnham, deaconess of the Episcopal Church, asking about relatives at the Carlisle Indian School: "My Dear House Mother, I am very glad in my heart. Next week you go way down to Carlisle Barrack visit. Perhaps very glad to see my little cousin and my nephew at Carlisle. You will inquire Captain Pratt...I wish very much to see my cousin and my nephew...God bless you." | | |
The Carlisle Indian School cemetery, located at the US Army War College in Pennsylvania, has 186 graves of indigenous students who died while at Carlisle. A historical marker at the site reads, “The school was the model for a nation-wide system of boarding schools intended to assimilate American Indians into mainstream culture. Over 10,000 indigenous children attended the school between 1879 and 1918. Despite idealistic beginnings, the school left a mixed and lasting legacy, creating opportunity for some students and conflicted identities for others.”
| | Book Buddies help elementary school students develop their reading skills. Volunteers can devote as little as one hour a week. The program serves 600 students in six Syracuse schools. Click here to learn more. | | |
Increasing Need for Food
Our emergency food distribution is running out of food nearly every week. Starting yesterday (Oct. 1), 9,000 local people lost their SNAP (food stamps) benefits. Each Friday, 10 a.m. to noon, over 300 boxes of food are distributed and it is not enough. Want to help? Write a check to Grace Church and put "food pantry" in the notes. The Syracuse Assistance for Food and Essentials (SAFE Center) is located at the side entrance of University United Methodist Church, 314 University Ave. Click here to learn more about the SAFE Center.
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Donate bottles & cans for the food pantry
The SAFE Center has partnered with five recycling centers. Drop off your recyclable cans and bottles at any of the following locations. Make sure to tell the staff person that the earnings go to the SAFE Center.
Bottle & Can recycling centers:
224 Chapel Dr. Syracuse, NY 13219
1833 Teall Ave. Syracuse, NY 13206
6222 Thompson Rd. Syracuse, NY 13206
202 West Seneca St. Manlius, NY 13104
6195 NY-31, Cicero, NY 13039
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Sats. & Suns., noon-3 p.m.: Clothing Donations Needed
The Clothing Closet is in desperate need of donations! The SAFE Center, located on the lower level of University Methodist Church (1085 E. Genesee St. Use the side entrance on University Ave.), is in need of women's, men’s and children's clothes and footwear -- all sizes -- and winter coats, boots, hats, gloves, rolling suitcases, and backpacks.
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October 7th Memorial
Remember the lives lost, those wounded or held in captivity, and all whose lives were forever changed. On the third anniversary of the attacks, come together, hear their stories, and share them so they are never forgotten.
At 7 p.m., Temple Adath Yeshurun will host an evening of prayer, remembrance, and community as we honor their memories and carry their stories forward. Click here to register.
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Oct. 9: Good Side of Bad film & discussion
Be part of a powerful film screening and conversation that helps build greater understanding around schizophrenia and psychosis. 7 p.m.-Film screening; 8:45 p.m. - Filmmaker Q & A at The Palace Theater, 2384 James St., Syracuse. Presented by NAMI.
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Oct. 19: Shakespeare at Harvey’s Garden
Listen to Shakespeare’s sonnets, drink craft beer, and support Shakespeare in the Park. Find out about their Nov. performances of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream." Join our Grace friends on Mon., Oct. 19, 5-8 p.m., at Harvey’s Garden, 1200 East Water St., Syracuse. It'll be fun! A portion of sales support the theater company.
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Tues. @ 10:30 a.m.: Bible study with Deacon Chuck
Deacon Chuck Stewart hosts a discussion of the lectionary readings for the upcoming Sunday every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. online. Interested?Email cnstewartsyr@gmail.com for the Zoom link and readings.
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Thurs. @ 8 p.m.: Compline with Mother Chris
Would you like to join in peaceful nighttime prayer? The Rev. Christine Day offers Compline every Thursday night at 8:00 p.m. via Zoom. Contact her for the zoom link: rechristinejday@aol.com
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Sermons online
Listen any time to the Grace Church weekly podcast, found on the church's website. Click here to listen. Also available on Spotify.
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Messenger News
Do you get the monthly newsletter from the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York? Click here to sign up.
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Need to contact Grace?
Do you need to connect with your church family?
Contact Father Moore, Beth, Barbara or Sue anytime!
Father Moore and Beth Montague: 315-478-0901, Gracesyracuse@gmail.com
Barbara Slater, 315-481-4484, bkbsm6@yahoo.com
Susan Keeter, 315-439-0743, keeter.susan.h@gmail.com
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Grace Church, you've been doing great with sending in pledges payments
Keep it up through the mail in your pledge, or with an electronic payments through our website.
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Keep in touch, through Facebook!
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Grace Episcopal Church * 819 Madison Street * Syracuse, NY 13210 * 315-478-0901
The Rev. Dr. Steven Moore, rector ~ Beth Montague, office administrator ~ Barbara Slater and Susan Keeter, wardens
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