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The Last Sunday After Pentecost
Christ the King
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Sunday Schedule & Service Bulletins
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Prayers of the People: Please continue to pray for: Jim and family, Jill, Luke, Charlie, Evan, Gina, Bill, Mary Hanyan, Brian Anna, The Helmer Family, Madelyn, Mark,
Johnny, Earl, Robyn, Wyley family, Jerry Williams, Tom McHugh, Bob W., Soe Htun,
David R., Wes, The Barnett family, Georgia N., Ricci, Ivan, Robyn, Cindy, Alfred, Georgia M., Brooks, Mike, Harry, Cameron, Greg, Steve, Gail Gunusky, Rev. Arthur and Diane Miner, Kent Benson, Robert R., Carolyn T, Michael M., Rob K., David L., David E.,
Mike H., Linda, Susie, Louis, Emma, Jordan, Troy, Colleen, Marina N., Katelyn, Janice
H., Fred M. and Jailyn.
Please call the church office to add/update the names of your loved ones and friends if needed.
Prayer Chain: In these difficult times if you know of someone or something which could benefit from extra prayer, please feel free to activate our Prayer Chain. You can do this by calling the church office or Barb Grove at 315-723-0036 with your intention. Unless requested, all prayers of the chain will not be published or shared outside the chain.
Eucharist for Shut-Ins: We have Lay Eucharistic Visitors that would be happy to visit those that are shut-ins or hospitalized but can only do so if a family member contacts us. Please let us know if your loved one is also in need of receiving communion. You can call the church office to provide information for your loved one at 315.733.7575.
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Memorials and Thanksgivings | |
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Memorials and Thanksgivings
The flowers on the high altar are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Matthew Engstrom, Rodney & Jeanne Engstrom, Robert & Judii Alm. The Sanctuary Candles that burn before the Blessed Sacrament, Shrine of Christ and the Blessed Virgin are given in loving memory of Robert E. & Grace Reed.
To reserve memorial flowers, please contact Sue Seymour (315) 733.2896.
To reserve a candle, please contact Carol Prichard at (315) 723.1386
Altar Society: Christmas flower fund envelopes are now available in the pews. Honor a deceased or living loved one by contributing to the decorating of Grace Church at Christmas. Contributions and names of loved ones to be honored must be received by Sunday, December 11, 2022. Please make your donation to: Grace Church Altar Society. Thank you!
Open Flower Memorial 2023 Dates: January 22nd, February 19th, April 16th, April 30th, September 24th, October 29th and November 26th.
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Pilgrim - A Course for the Christian Journey
Pilgrim is a major new teaching and discipleship resource from the Church of England that explores what it means to travel through life with Jesus Christ. A course for the twenty-first century, Pilgrim offers an approach of participation, not persuasion. Enquirers are encouraged to practice the ancient disciplines of biblical reflection and prayer, exploring key texts that have helped people since the early Church. Pilgrim is made up of two parts: Follow and Grow. Follow introduces the Christian faith, while Grow aims to develop a deeper level of discipleship. Assuming little or no knowledge of the Christian faith, Pilgrim can be used at any point on the journey of discipleship and by every tradition in the Church of England.
Click here to view our study schedule and learn more:
https://gracechurchutica.diocny.org/Families/pilgrim---a-course-for-the-christian-journey.html
Pray With Grace: Morning Prayer with the Rector on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. Please join us on Zoom or the live stream on YouTube. Services will be lived streamed on our YouTube page.
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Chorister Fundraiser: Once again, the choristers are selling Christmas wreaths for
$20. Orders can be placed in the ambulatory, or by seeing Lisa Firsching.
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Calling all Volunteers! Altar Society needs volunteers to help with decorating Grace Church for Christmas on December 17,2022. We will start at decorating at 9:00 a.m.. The coffee pots will be on to accompany the “goodies.” Please notify Barb Morris if you can help. Thank you!!
Webcast Video: As we continue to emerge from COVID, we have a need for
additional volunteers to assist with the Sunday webcasts. Please contact Chris Williams
at 315-794-9539 to learn more.
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The webcasts are available on our YouTube page.
We invite those of you watching this service online to invite Jesus into your hearts during Holy Communion by making an Act of Spiritual Communion.
Webcasts are available for all Choral Services. Webcasts for some concerts, organ recitals and special events (such as weddings and funerals) may at times be available, depending on circumstances.
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Updates by SMS Text (315) 737-4411
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Please text (315) 737-4411 if you would like to receive updates about our Sunday Services including cancelations and other import updates from Grace Church. | |
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Food Pantry: St. Margaret’s Food Pantry here at Grace Church thanks you for your continued support. We have been helping out more people than usual, probably due to rising food costs. The local Food Bank where we purchase our food is noticing a shortage on a lot of the foods we normally order. We are asking your help by donating canned fruits, vegetables, tuna, prepared pasta etc. (please check expiration dates). This will be ongoing and all donations will be greatly appreciated. A basket near the church entrance will be available for the donations. We are happy to be able to help out our church neighbors and thank you for your support in doing so!
Our Food Pantry now has a Facebook page. Click to learn more:
St. Margaret's Food Pantry at Grace Church, Utica | Facebook
Emmaus House: The Emmaus House Shelter is looking for gift card donations to provide Christmas gifts to the woman and children in the shelter. If you are interested in making a donation, please drop the gift card donations at the Grace Church office. We will be collecting them until December 20th.
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Thrift Store: As the cold weather descends on Central New York, the Thrift Shop will need the following: 1. Men’s hoodies, jackets, coats, and winter accessories such as gloves, mittens, caps, hats, boots. 2. Men’s seasonal clothing (all sizes, all types) 3. Men’s, women’s, and children’s new socks, all sizes, all types. We offer our clients one pair one week if possible. Please limit your donations to one bag per week. Volunteer help would also be appreciated. | |
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Coffee with the Bishop: Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. Join Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe on Facebook Live (at www.facebook.com/bishopdede/live) for coffee, prayer, and a morning check-in.
Diocesan Announcement: Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe has announced that we will be having a Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Alabama, and to Selma, Alabama, February 23-26, 2023. You can find out more about this Pilgrimage on the diocesan website: https://cnyepiscopal.org/resources/formation/antiracism/
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Diocesan Announcement: Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe has announced that we will be having a Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Alabama, and to Selma, Alabama, February 23-26, 2023. You can find out more about this Pilgrimage on the diocesan website: https://cnyepiscopal.org/resources/formation/antiracism/ | |
Bulletin & Newsletter Announcements | |
Announcement requests must be submitted in writing or e-mail to Grace Church's
office by Monday 5pm before the Sunday of publication. Thank you. You may contact
If you have suggestions for the next Doors of Grace Newsletter, please contact Rev. Christine or Val at the [email protected]
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