Grace Notes
Trinity Sunday
May 31, 2026
lmighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
THIS WEEK'S READINGS
Genesis 1:1-2:4a, Psalm 8, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, Matthew 28:16-20
ABOUT TRINITY SUNDAY . . . The First Sunday after Pentecost has been observed as a feast in honor of the Holy Trinity since the Middle Ages. The observance fell on this day because with Christ’s saving work in his passion and resurrection (Holy Week and Easter) and the sending of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost), God had revealed himself to be One God in Trinity of Persons.
Trinity Sunday is one of the seven Principal Feasts observed in the Episcopal Church.
Thank you to our volunteers for this Sunday
Ben Martin, crucifer
Liza Martin, usher
Gene Muller, reader
Lesly Gannelli and Trish Landi, altar guild
John and Lorie Mennitti, coffee hour
Akin Okunlola and Tom Bisdale, counters
ADULT EDUCATION AT GRACE FOR THIS SUMMER . . .
Almost time for the Good Book Club!
The Good Book Club begins on Monday! This summer, we'll be reading through three of Paul's letters together:
1 Corinthians
2 Corinthians
Philippians
The Good Book Club - an offering of Forward Movement - is simple. You can follow the reading list online or follow along with your own Bible at home. There is an online component and we will meet in person on select Sundays beginning June 7. Please let Fr. Anthony know if you are interested and for more information.
Online Bible Study - Thursdays at 3pm ET
Mark your calendars for our summer Bible study, where we'll wrestle with Paul's words and look for the blessing in them. Hosted by Miriam McKenney (Missioner for Beloved Community, Diocese of Southern Ohio) and theRev. Kelli Joyce(PhD candidate in Theology at Vanderbilt University).
Our first Bible Study will be on Thursday, June 11. Meeting link will be provided in the weekly email.
Online Reading List - https://www.goodbookclub.org/readings/
OUR PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR . . . the sick and those in need, especially Anna Maida, Amy Bryant, Audrey Pfranger, Wesley Endo, Theresa Peter, Kristi-Ann McGrath, Carol Reynolds, Chris Nordone, Adam Strauss, Jennifer Wright, Francis Royer, Mariam Kamal, Ann Hopper, Dave D'Orazio, Mitch Mann, Thomas Petrullo, Daniela Parisi, Chris Spilker, Suzanne Morris, Lauren and Callie Manlapig, Charlotte Wilson, John Whitlock, and Gaylord Hitchcock, sometime rector of Grace Church.
For those celebrating birthdays especially David P. Mueller (6/1), Michael Wietzke (6/4), and Lawrence Sunden (6/4) and those celebrating anniversaries especially Keith & Jerene Lambregtse (6/1), Pam & Tom Feuerstein (6/5), and John & Karen Picard (6/6).
For those who have died especially Lulu Friest (5/31), Elizabeth M. James (5/31), Alice B. Van Saun (5/31), Joanna Kent (6/1), Frances Elizabeth Gregory (6/2), Edgar F. Law (6/2), Kirk Mackes (6/3), Harold C. Furman (6/3), Harold L. Archibald (6/4), Mitchell Johnson (6/4), Eva D. Paxton (6/4), and Abigail Oloruntele Okunlola (6/4).
Flowers on the altar this Sunday are given to the glory of God and in honor of the birthday of David P. Mueller.
PRAYER LIST REQUESTS . . . To add any names to the parish prayer list, please send an email to this address 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.
June 7
10 AM The Holy Eucharist and Sunday School
June 14
10 AM Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion from the Reserved Sacrament and Sunday School
June 21
10 AM The Holy Eucharist and Sunday School
June 28
10 AM Family Eucharist
Parish-Wide Meeting
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
Larry Sunden - larry@sunden.com, 201-960-1433
Cindy Waneck - cindylw137@gmail.com, 201-819-3095
LESLY NEWTON AND TONY GANNELLI: OUR GRACE CHURCH 2026 DAVID HEGG LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS . . . Grace Church has been blessed by the dedication and service of Lesly and Anthony. Their combined efforts touch nearly every aspect of our parish life.
As a lifelong member of Grace Church, Lesly’s commitment to our community is reflected in her continuous service. She is a devoted member of the Altar Guild, ensuring our worship space is beautifully prepared. Lesly also participates in a knitting group, sending gifts to the Seamen’s Church Institute for their Christmas at Sea program.
Anthony's leadership can be felt throughout the community. He serves on the vestry, providing guidance for our parish. As the chair of Buildings and Grounds, Anthony works to ensure that our church remains safe, welcoming, and well-maintained.
The Gannellis have faithfully led the Family Promise Walk-in Dinner Program at Grace, which provides meals for those in need in the Hackensack area. We are incredibly grateful for their leadership, commitment, and love of Grace Church.
All parishioners are welcome to attend the celebration on June 7 at St. Peter’s, Morristown. This event begins with a reception at 3 PM,followed by the awards service.
WESTWOOD CARES FOOD PANTRY . . . The Westwood Cares Food Pantry is requesting the following items: Canned chicken, Canned tuna, Stews and soups, Beans and chili, Peanut butter, Sauces Cereal, Rice and pasta, Noodles, Granola bars, Dessert mixes, Juice, Shelf-stable milk, Cleaning products, Laundry detergent, Paper products, Personal care items, and Pet food. If you have any questions, please contact Deacon Len.
PLEDGING . . . We have the capability of making a donation online through Vanco! Click on the link: WebPay Link.
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Pastoral Emergencies
please contact Fr. Anthony Puca at 267-980-3480
FROM THE BISHOP . . . Learning to talk across differences. In a time of deep division, many people are asking, "How do we talk across differences?" Bishop Hughes shares how faith groups can help us grow in faith, strengthen relationships, and practice communicating across differences.
WEEKLY JUSTICE ACTION NEWSLETTER . . . The Justice, Peace and Racial Reconciliation Commission weekly action newsletter summarizes upcoming events and activities for involvement. There are actions every day to support a moral budget, immigration rights, voter registration, economic and environmental justice and more.
INFORMATION FROM THE DIOCESE OF NEWARK . . . To subscribe and receive The VOICE Online by email please go to https://dioceseofnewark.org/subscribe
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RESOURCES FROM THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH . . . For news and official statements from the national church, a few key websites are listed below.
Episcopal News Network. The most up-to-date news in the Episcopal Church - https://www.episcopalnewsservice.org/
Office of Government Relations and Episcopal Public Policy Network. News and official statements from the Episcopal Church concerning political and public policy issues - https://www.episcopalchurch.org/ministries/office-government-relations/
Episcopal Migration Ministries - https://www.episcopalchurch.org/ministries/episcopal-migration-ministries/
Episcopal Relief and Development - https://www.episcopalrelief.org/
Official website of the Episcopal Church - https://www.episcopalchurch.org
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