Grace Notes
Third Sunday of Easter
April 14, 2024
O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
THIS WEEK’S READINGS
Acts 3:12-19, Psalm 4, 1 John 3:1-7, Luke 24:36b-48
THIS WEEK'S WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Sunday
10 AM The Holy Eucharist and Episcopal Visitation (bulletin)
10 AM Sunday School
Wednesday
9 AM The Holy Eucharist with Healing
BISHOP HUGHES . . . will make her Episcopal Visitation to Grace Church this Sunday. She will preside, preach and take a picture with the entire congregation following the 10 AM Mass. Please make every effort to attend as we welcome Bishop Hughes to Grace Church.
As stated in the Canons of the General Convention, Canon 12, Section 3(a): "A Bishop Diocesan, Bishop Coadjutor, Bishop Suffragan, or Assistant Bishop of the Diocese shall visit the Congregations within the Diocese at least once in three years." In preparation for Bishop Hughes' visit, she invites you to explore the diocesan website (https://dioceseofnewark.org), read our diocesan newsletters (https://dioceseofnewark.org/e-news), and listen to (or read) her vlog posts (https://dioceseofnewark.org/bishops-vlog).
SUNDAY SCHOOL . . . is held at 10 AM each Sunday for grade school age children (kindergarten to 5th grade). After their lesson and activity, the children will join the congregation for communion.
OUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR . . . . the sick and those in need, especially The Most Reverend Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop, The Rev. James Warnke, priest, Gina DeMarsico, Stephanie Luciani, Christian Davis, Shawn Davis, Felix Wroten, Julie Pryor, Suzanne Morris, Lauren Rosenthal, Nancy Mohr, Roseanne Levine, Jenafer Medina, Charlotte Wilson, Rich Landi, John Whitlock and Gaylord Hitchcock.
For the those celebrating birthdays especially Olubunmi Okunlola (4/15), Justin Hedin (4/17), Collin Roache (4/18), Joan m. Sobeck (4/19), Rich Landi (4/20), Lori Bettini (4/20) and Taylor Valentine (4/20) and those celebrating anniversaries especially Lesley & Jason Whyard (4/13).
For those who have died especially Melvin H. Coleman (4/14), David R. Evans, Jr. (4/14), Charlotte Hein (4/14), Frank Goffredo (4/15), Frances Wickenden (4/15), Daniel Young (4/15), Tim Raynor Morton, priest (4/16), Estelle Scott (4/18), Charlotte Herman (4/19) and Myrtle B. Robbins (4/19)..
PRAYER LIST REQUESTS . . . To add any names to the parish prayer list, please send an email to kmaccourt@gmail.com with the name of the person to be prayed for, your name and a brief description of the person’s health or other situation (note if long-term or chronic). Names are listed for four weeks and then rotate off, but they can be added again as needed. If you have questions, please speak with the wardens or Father Anthony.
April 21
10 AM The Holy Eucharist and Sunday School
April 28
9 AM The Children's Service
10 AM The Holy Eucharist and Sunday School
May 5
9 AM The Children's Service
10 AM The Holy Eucharist and Sunday School
May 12
10 AM Liturgy of the Word and Sunday School
May 19 - Pentecost
10 AM The Holy Eucharist and Sunday School
May 26 - Trinity Sunday
10 AM The Holy Eucharist and Sunday School
CONTACT INFORMATION . . .
The Rev. Father Anthony Puca, Jr.
Rector
gecrector@gmail.com
201-664-0407
Kathryn MacCourt
Parish administrator, Organist and Choirmaster
kmaccourt@gmail.com
201-417-1653
The Reverend Deacon Len Roberts
leonard_roberts@rocketmail.com
973-901-8822
Grace Church Wardens
Akinola Okunlola - aokunlola@gmail.com, 201-926-3677
Larry Sunden - larry@sunden.com, 201-960-1433
ANNOUNCEMENTS . . .
COFFEE HOUR . . . will follow the service. If you are able to help with this ministry please contact Grace Church: Ingrid Davis - ingren58@gmail.com or 973-809-8272
PLEDGING . . . We also now have the capability of making a donation online thanks to a newly negotiated deal by the diocese with Vanco! Grace Church Click on the link: WebPay Link or use the Give button on our Home Page.
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Pastoral Emergencies
In the event of a pastoral emergency, please contact Fr. Anthony Puca at 1-267-980-3480
FROM THE BISHOP . . . I hope and pray that every Episcopalian will be in a Faith Group.
INFORMATION FROM THE DIOCESE OF NEWARK . . . To subscribe and receive The VOICE Online by email please go to https://dioceseofnewark.org/subscribe
At the very top of the page, you’ll see a box to type in your email address. Click on the “Sign me up” button and you will be taken to a page where you can subscribe to receive The VOICE Online as well as other e-newsletters.
RESOURCES FROM THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH…..For news and official statements from the national church, a few key websites are listed below.
The most up-to-date news in the Episcopal Church http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ens/
News and official statements from the Episcopal Church concerning political and public policy issues http://advocacy.episcopalchurch.org
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Contacts
The Rev. Father Anthony Puca, Jr., Rector 201-664-0407 (gecrector@gmail.com)
Mrs. Kathryn MacCourt, Parish Administrator, Organist & Choirmaster 201-417-1653 (kmaccourt@gmail.com)
Mr. Akinola Okunlola, Warden 201-926-3577 (aokunlola@gmail.com)
Mr. Larry Sunden, Warden 201-960-1433 (larry@sunden.com)