Grace Notes
Second Sunday after the Epiphany
January 19, 2025

Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

THIS WEEK'S READINGS
Isaiah 62:1-5Psalm 36:5-101 Corinthians 12:1-11John 2:1-11

THIS WEEK'S WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Sunday

9 AM The Children’s Service
10 AM Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion from the Reserved Sacrament and Sunday School  (bulletin)

Wednesday
9 AM The Holy Eucharist  

ABOUT THE EPIPHANY SEASON. . . A season of four to nine weeks, from the Feast of the Epiphany (Jan. 6) through the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. The length of the season varies according to the date of Easter. The gospel stories of this season describe various events that manifest the divinity of Jesus. The coming of the Magi is celebrated on the Epiphany. The Baptism of our Lord is observed on the Sunday after Epiphany. The gospels for the other Sundays of the Epiphany season describe the wedding at Cana, the calling of the disciples, and various miracles and teachings of Jesus. The Last Sunday after the Epiphany is always devoted to the Transfiguration. Jesus' identity as the Son of God is dramatically revealed in the Transfiguration gospel, as well as the gospel of the baptism of Christ. We are called to respond to Christ in faith through the showings of his divinity recorded in the gospels of the Epiphany season. - courtesy of “An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church, A User Friendly Reference for Episcopalians”

OUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR . . . . the sick and those in need, especially The Rev. James Warnke, priest, Thomas Petrullo, Daniela Parisi, Michael Shumway, Greg Hutchinson, Catherine Gooch, Larry Toppin, Diane Tekirian, Howard Goldin, Chris Spilker, Lexi Manning, Gina DeMarsico, Christian Davis, Shawn Davis, Suzanne Morris, Lauren Rosenthal, Nancy Mohr, Charlotte Wilson, Rich Landi, John Whitlock, and Gaylord Hitchcock, priest.

For the those celebrating birthdays especially Vicky Lupino (1/20) and Fr. Anthony Puca, Jr. (1/25) and those celebrating anniversaries. 

 
For those who have died especially Margaret A. Howells (1/20), Peter Stokes (1/22), and William Hafemann (1/23).

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.

Thank you to our volunteers for this Sunday

Ben Martin, acolyte
Liza Martin, ushers
Paula Ricca, Sunday School
Anne Palmer, Reader
Lesly Gannelli, Theresa Peter, and Theresa Okunlola, altar guild
Trish Landi and Ingrid Davis, coffee hour

January 26
10 AM The Holy Eucharist

February 2 - Presentation/Candlemas
10 AM The Holy Eucharist and Sunday School

February 9
10 AM The Holy Eucharist

February 16
10 AM The Holy Eucharist and Sunday School

February 23
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

GRACE CHURCH ANNUAL MEETING ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 . . . All Grace Church parishioners are encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting on January 26 in the Small Parish Hall following the 10 AM service. We will do the important business of reviewing 2024 financial documents, present the 2025 budget, elect parish leadership, and discuss the year ahead.

During the meeting we will have our Annual Potluck Luncheon. And as we have requested in the past, please bring an appetizer, entrée, dessert, or beverage of your choice for the luncheon. So far, a delicious ham and sausage and pepper dish have been promised. Please contact Ingrid Davis by phone (973-809-8272) or email (ingren58@gmail.com (mailto:ingren58@gmail.com) ) by Friday, January 24, 2025, and let her know what delicious item you will bring.

PLEDGING . . . We have the capability of making a donation online thanks to a deal negotiated by the diocese with Vanco! Click on the link: WebPay Link.

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Pastoral Emergencies
Deacon Leonard Roberts - 973-901-8822
Larry Sunden, warden - 201-960-1433
Akin Okunlola, warden - 201-926-3677

FROM THE BISHOP . . .  This season, be gentle with your words. Bishop Hughes reminds us that at this moment, when so much of what we're hearing in the world is harsh and hard-hearted, the way we speak to others and the way we speak to ourselves can be an incredible gift.

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Grace Episcopal Church
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Westwood, NJ 07675
201 664-0407
www.gracewestwood.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)