The Fourth Sunday of Advent

Christmas Eve

Prayers of the People

Please continue to pray for: John, Dawn, Mary, Helen, Michele, Jacob, Becky, Kevin & 

family, Matt, Irene & Rich, the Palestinian and Ukrainian people, Robin, Alliccia, family and friend of Dorothy, Billy, Mary Anne, Clint, Sam, Carolyn, the people of Israel, Dorothy, Maria, Alicia, Jim, Emma, Jordon, Bryan, Phil, Sandy, Sharon, Kelvin, Victor, Elizabeth, Nancy, Dennis, Steve, Joni D-Z, June, Bishop Curry, Marilyn, Kelly, Madelyn, Cherolyn, Warren and family, Cameron, Gina, Charlie, Evan, Jim, Mike & Chris and family, Joanne, Emily, Linda, Lori Ann, Jerry, Myah, Soe, Pat, Georgia, Carol, Diane, Dan, JoEllen, Marina, Alan, Mary Lourdes, Kim, Darice, Mary, Arden, Christine, David, Wes and Alicia.

Memorials and Thanksgivings

Memorials and Thanksgivings

The Sanctuary Candles that burn before the Blessed Sacrament, Shrine of Christ and the Blessed Virgin are given in loving Christmas blessings to all.

2023 Christmas Flowers and Greenery Memorials

can be found on pages 21-23 of the Christmas Eve 5:00 pm Service Bulletin.

To reserve memorial flowers, please contact Sue Seymour (315) 733.2896.

To reserve a candle, please contact Carol Prichard at (315) 723.1386.

From the Rector

Vestry: We are now accepting nominations for Vestry.

Coffee Hour: Please join us for coffee hour following the 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services.

Mission of Miracles: The Missionary Group will be making its final trip to El Salvador under the Mission of Miracles in January 2024. They are in need of supplies to assist their mission. If you would like to assist Grace Church in supporting their work, please bring you donations to Grace before December 2nd. There will be a box at the church. They are seeking the following items: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 325 or 500 mg, individually wrapped toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, large tubes of muscle rub (like Bengay), anti-fungal cream-clotrimazole, triple antibiotic cream, reader glasses 2.00 or stronger, gently used braces (wrist, ankle, knee, elbow) and canes.

Thrift Store

Thrift Store: It's that time of year again. We need coats, jackets, hats, scarves, gloves, and winter footwear. We can also use pots and pans, and bedding.

St. Margaret’s Food Pantry at Grace Church

Fall Food Drive: The St. Margaret’s Food Pantry at Grace Church is having a Fall Food Drive. We are in need of peanut butter, mac and cheese, canned soup, chili, fish, chicken, vegetable, fruit, pasta and stew, cereal. Crackers, granola bars, instant mashed potatoes, nuts, pasta, rice, shelf stable and powdered milk etc. 

Webcasts

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Coffee & Conversation with the Bishop: Join Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe on Facebook Live (at facebook.com/ bishopdede/live) every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. for coffee, prayer, singing, and a morning check-in.