The Second Sunday in Lent

Prayers of the People

Please continue to pray for: Jim, Dale, Mary Lourdes, Kim, Darice, Joni D-Z, Mary, Ann, Kevin, Ron, Steve, Janice, David, Pete, Jerry, Myah, CeCe, Timothy, Harold, Millie, Maria, David, Wes, Cameron, Soe, the Belle family, Lani, John, Elaine, Paul, Mary, Liz, Chris, Eric, the Gurdo family, Christine & family, Joe and Patrick.  

Prayers of the People: Last year’s (2023) Prayers of the People names will be deleted from the list beginning Sunday, February 11th. Please call the office if your loved one’s name needs to remain.

Memorials and Thanksgivings

Memorials and Thanksgivings

The Icon Candles that burn before the Shrine of Christ and the

Blessed Virgin are given in loving memory of

Emmy Lou and Elizabeth Ann Faber. 

Open Candle Dates: 3/31, 8/18, 9/29

To reserve memorial flowers, please contact the office (315) 733.7575.

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

From the Rector

Stations of the Cross: Stations of the Cross is being observed Fridays at 12:10 p.m. during Lent. 



Holy Week Services: Maundy Thursday 6:30 p.m., Good Friday 6:30 p.m., Holy Saturday 6:30 p.m., Easter 10:00 a.m.

Utica City Football Club: Rev. Christine has tickets to the Utica City Football Club game on March 17th at 3:05 p.m. If you’re interested in going, please contact her at the office.

Altar Society-Easter Flowers

Altar Society-Easter Flowers: The Altar Society will accept donations for Easter flower memorials or flowers in thanksgiving for our loved ones from now until March 10, 2024. Please make checks payable to the Grace Church Altar Society with the notation, Easter flowers. Also please print or type the name of the loved one (s) on a separate piece of paper. Easter envelopes are available at the entry doors or in the church pews. Place the donation in the offertory plates or send it to the church office with the donation and the names for the memorial with attention to the Grace Church Altar Society. Thank you

Easter Musicians

Easter Musicians: Each year, we hire six musicians for our festive Easter Eucharist: 4 brass players, a tympanist, and Timothy Davis, organist. If you would like to contribute to their honoraria, please label your contribution, “Easter Musicians”. As always, thank you for your generosity! 

Thrift Store

Thrift Store: The Thrift Store continues to function at Grace Episcopal to serve the needs of those who would otherwise not be able to afford some of their necessities. I am told that this is a mission that was started many years ago at Calvary Episcopal and Grace has picked up the torch and carried on. As with any mission there are things that are needed to continue the work. As I said in my report to the Annual Meeting, “We are in real need of help in the Thrift Store.” The current staff is, however, stretched to the limit. With the need to have two volunteers each Friday they need to work every other week. With additional volunteers the frequency of attendance would be lessened, as well as assuring coverage during vacation periods. Our needs of course extend to products. When I recently asked what was needed, I received this reply, “We do need men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and coats. We can always use linens, bedding, towels, and household goods. Warm socks, boots, almost everything is needed.” Donations can be left under the stairs near the church office during regular hours or brought down to the Thrift Store on Fridays between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. We are grateful for any donations that are clean and in good condition; but please limit them to no more than three bags at a time, so that the staff does not become overwhelmed. Thank you for whatever assistance you can give.

St. Margaret’s Food Pantry at Grace Church

Food Pantry: The St. Margaret’s Food Pantry at Grace Church is still 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. 

The Hannaford Store Leadership Team has selected St. Margaret's Food Cupboard at Grace Church as the February 2024 Nonprofit Partner for the Bloomin' 4 Good Program at: 1122 Mohawk Street, Utica, NY. This means for every specially marked Bloomin' 4 Good bouquet sold at this location during February 2024, Hannaford will donate $1 to our food pantry.

Webcasts

America’s Greatest Heart Walk

America’s Greatest Heart Walk: Wayne Seifried has created a team for America's Greatest Heart Run and Walk on March 2nd, 2024. The team name is Grace Episcopal Church of Utica. Be a supporter of critical research. Be a community energizer. Be a champion. Be a lifesaver. You are all of these things because you are a participant. If interested, please use the attached link and or call the office. https://www2.heart.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=HeartWalk_Landing_Page

News Around The Diocese

The Messenger is the weekly e-mail newsletter of the Diocese of Central New York. Subscribe for inspiring stories, ministry resources, and announcements and events from our diocese, community, and the wider Episcopal Church.

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. 

Bulletin & Newsletter Announcements