Worshiping at Grace

Sunday's Activities 


The Very Rev. Dr.
Walter V. Hillebrand, Rector

"Sundays at Grace"   -

January 4th  – Sundays at Grace --  Mass with Fr. Walter Hillebrand  – 8:00 am & 10:00 am - Communion, Readings, Choir, Live Music, Prayers, and Preaching;  Coffee, Snacks and Conversation after each service in the Grace Coffee House.  

10:00 am - live-streamed link - https://vimeo.com/event/286891      

9:00 am Adult Form in person Family Room and on Zoom
 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85342997024?pwd=bjhKeWswTXZ1TkhDR3huY3doUkE4dz09      

9:45 am –  No Christian Education -
class in the undercroft. Camile Olson, director, Vestry Member, LEM;  Carolann Broncato, ass't, director, LEM 


9:45am – 11:30 – Grace Childcare Infant to age 4  during Sunday Service; Undercroft  

Communion - Any baptized Christian, regardless of denomination, is welcome to receive Communion in the Episcopal Church.

10:00 am Service - Live Stream Link -  https://vimeo.com/event/286891

GRACE CHURCH ANNUAL MEETING - SUNDAY, JANUARY 25TH AFTER THE 10:00AM MASS.

Wednesday -   NO Morning Prayer  - 9:15am in the Grace Chapel with Richard Wolf; Enter through Grace Coffee House  

Wednesday - NO Christian Meditation - 7:00pm in the Grace Chapel after "Take a Break at Grace" evening meal; led by Fr. Walter with Deacon Robert White. 

Thursdays -NO Closing Out the Day -- 7:30pm - discussions, sharing, and prayers with Fr. Walter - ON ZOOM, Click on:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89105761245?pwd=WEdtdURNS0FSUlNYVlZ0SDBnVG9mZz09

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The Very Rev. Dr.
Walter V. Hillebrand

12th Rector of Grace Church,
Head of School,
Dean of South East Nassau Deanery

Deacon Robert White - Pastoral Care

The Churches of the South East Nassau Deanery


Our Vision - Grace seeks to be a visible sign of God’s love in this world!

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Church Donation Page

Groups and Committees

Church Music Ministry

 

Grace Day School Early Childhood Center


Grace Church Cemetery & Columbarium

Cemetery plots and Cremation niches for sale to parishioners and the public

A Tree of Life to Celebrate and Remember

Safe Church Project

Realm - Church Directory

Services & Programs  - Check daily schedule for days and times!

SUNDAYS AT GRACE - 8:00am  and 10:00am MASS - (In-person & lIve-stream)  -  Communion, Readings, Choir, LIve Music, Prayers, and Preaching;  Coffee, Snacks and Conversation after each service in the Grace Coffee House in the Undercroft.

Sunday - Adult Forum at 9:00am in-person/zoom in the Undercroft and on Zoom
 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85342997024?pwd=bjhKeWswTXZ1TkhDR3huY3doUkE4dz09   

Sunday - Christian Education 9:45am in-person in Undercroft Camille Olson, director, Vestry member, LEM; Carol Ann Brancato, ass't director, LEM. 
 

Wednesday -  Morning Prayer 9:15am  - in the Chapel - Coffee House Open

Wednesday - "Take a Break at Grace" - 6:00pm - Weekly family meal in the Coffee House. Prayers followed by 7:00pm - Christian meditation led by Fr. Walter in Grace Chapel.

Thursdays - "Closing Out the Day" 7:30pm -discussions, sharing, prayers on Zoom with Fr. Walter
Zoom - 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89105761245?pwd=WEdtdURNS0FSUlNYVlZ0SDBnVG9mZz09 
Grace Day School Early Childhood Center - Infants, Two's Club, Nursery School and Pre- K. Summer Camp - Operates 50 weeks a year.

Thrifty Boutique Tues.& Saturdays  - 11:00-3:00pm

Young at Heart - senior program, 3rd Thursday of the month, 12:00 noon, Parish Hall, open to all seniors in greater Massapequa Area  - next meeting December 12;   check monthly for updates, some changes.

Leadership -Vestry/Wardens meet the third Tuesday of each month.

Warden Emeritus - Ken Cynar,
Warden - John Caracappa

Clerk - Lynn Savin
Treasurer (EXO) - John Caracappa
Ass't. Treasurer - Gerry Duggan

Vestry Members

2025
Barbara Des Rault
Lynn Savin     
Gerry Duggan

2026
Camille Olson
Patrick Smith

2027
Richard Csajko
Barbara Picken
Richie Yodice

 

Latest News

GRACE CHURCH ANNUAL TREEE LIGHTING AND CONCERT

Igniting the Christmas spirit


NOW DEACON HILLEBRAND – ORDAINED TODAY

Candidate for the priesthood in June.


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Our Vision - Grace seeks to be a visible sign of God’s love in this world!

Grace Church Built 1959-60
Old Grace Church 1844
Blessing of the Backpacks

Grace Church - a Church for all People.

Grace Church  2026 Annual Meeting Sunday, January 25th after the 10:00am Mass.                           ________________________________________________________________________

NOW DEACON HILLEBRAND – NOW ORDAINED

On Sunday, Dec. 6, The Rt. Rev. Lawrence C. Provenzano, Bishop of Long Island ordained Aissa Hillebrand to the Sacred Order of Deacons of the Episcopal Church. A special Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate Mass was held at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City attended by Aissa’s husband, The Very Rev. Dr. Walter V. Hillebrand, (more)

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GRACE CHURCH THRIFT BOUTIQUE - Visit the Thrifty Boutique - Baby. it's cold outside! All coats. boots, hats, gloves, scarves are half price,.. (more)

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Dec. 30-- Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique – closed for the Holidays will reopen January 4, 2025

Dec. 31 - Wednesday Morning Prayer, 9:15am -Grace Chapel – no Morning Prayer scheduled
Dec.31- Wednesday “Take a Break at Grace” Weekly Parish Dinner - no dinner scheduled
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Jan 1 - Thursday – “Closing Out the Day – no “Closing” scheduled.  

Jan. 3 - Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - closed

Jan. 4 - – Sunday at Grace -  Mass with Fr. Walter Hillebrand  – 8:00 am & 10:00 am - Communion, Readings, Choir, Live Music, Prayers, and Preaching;  Coffee, Snacks and Conversation after each service in the Grace Coffee House in the Undercroft
10:00 am - live-streamed linkhttps://vimeo.com/event/286891  
9:00 am Adult Forum in person Family Room and on Zoom
Link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85342997024?pwd=bjhKeWswTXZ1TkhDR3huY3doUkE4dz09          
9:45 am – No Christian Education for children

Jan. 6- Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - Baby it's cold outside!  Boots and coats half price!

Jan.  7 – Wednesday Morning Prayer, 9:15am -Grace Chapel – A morning prayer led by layman Richard Wolf followed by coffee and conversation in the Coffee House. All Welcome! 
Jan. 7– Wednesday “Coffee at Grace” at Grace Coffee House; opens 9:00 am until 12:00 noon
Jan. 7 - Wednesday “Take a Break at Grace” Weekly Parish Dinner 6:00 pm
in Coffee House followed by Christian Meditation led by Fr. Walter; all Parishioners invited; Call the office to make a reservation!

Jan. 8 – Thursday – “Closing Out the Day” - 7:30pm - discussions, sharing, and prayers with Fr. Walter, ON ZOOM, Click on:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89105761245?pwd=WEdtdURNS0FSUlNYVlZ0SDBnVG9mZz09    

Jan. 10  – Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm -
Baby it's cold outside!  Boots and coats half price!

Jan. 11 – Sundays at Grace - Mass with Fr. Walter Hillebrand, 8:00am and 10:00am  - Communion, Readings, Choir, Live Music, Prayers, and Preaching;  Coffee, Snacks and Conversation after each service in the Grace Coffee House in the Undercroft 
10:00am  - Service live streamed and in person;  Vimeo –  link: https://vimeo.com/event/286891 
9:00 am - Adult Form
in person Family Room and on Zoom Link -  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85342997024?pwd=bjhKeWswTXZ1TkhDR3huY3doUkE4dz09  
9:45 am -Christian Education for children;
Godly Play, in the Undercroft; Camille Olson, Christian Ed director, LEM and Vestry member; Carol Ann Brancato, assistant director, LEM

Jan. 13  - Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - Baby it's cold outside!  Boots and coats half price!

Jan. 14 - Wednesday Morning Prayer, 9:15am -Grace Chapel – A morning prayer led by layman Richard Wolf followed by coffee and conversation in the Coffee House. All Welcome! 
Jan. 14 – Wednesday “Coffee at Grace” at Grace Coffee House; opens 9:00 am until 12:00 noon
Jan. 14 – Wednesday - Catechism One , 5:30pm  –
Christian Ed Room
Jan. 14 - Wednesday “Take a Break at Grace” Weekly Parish Dinner 6:00 pm in Coffee House followed by Christian Meditation led by Fr. Walter; all Parishioners invited; Call the office to make a reservation!

 Jan. 15– Thursday “Young at Heart”  senior club – 12:00 noon – Lunch and program featuring  Nassau County Police -  Preventing Senior Scams

Jan. 15 – Thursday – “Closing Out the Day” - 7:30pm - discussions, sharing, and prayers with Fr. Walter.
ON ZOOM, Click on:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89105761245?pwd=WEdtdURNS0FSUlNYVlZ0SDBnVG9mZz09      

Jan. 17 – Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - Baby it's cold outside!  Boots and coats half price!

Jan. 18  – Sundays at Grace -  Mass with Fr. Walter Hillebrand – 8:00 am & 10:00 am -  Communion, Readings, Choir, Live Music, Prayers, and Preaching;  Coffee, Snacks and Conversation after each service in the Grace Coffee House in the Undercroft.
10:00 am - live-streamed link - https://vimeo.com/event/286891  
9:00 am Adult Forum in person & Family Room Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85342997024?pwd=bjhKeWswTXZ1TkhDR3huY3doUkE4dz09  
9:45 am –  Christian Education for children,  “Godly Play” -  
Camille Olson, Christian Ed director, LEM and Vestry member; Carol Ann Brancato, assistant director, LEM

Jan. 20 - Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm – Baby it's cold outside!  Boots and coats half price!

Jan. 21 – Wednesday Morning Prayer, 9:15am -Grace Chapel – A morning prayer led by layman Richard Wolf followed by coffee and conversation in the Coffee House. All Welcome! 
Jan. 21 – Wednesday “Coffee at Grace” at Grace Coffee House; opens 9:00 am until 12:00 noon
Jan. 21 – Wednesday, 5:30pm - Catechism Two –
Christian Ed. Room
Jan. 21 – Wednesday, 5:30 pm – Catechism Class Meets, Lesson 4. The Ten Commandments, Christian Ed Room; Camille Olson, Christian Ed director, LEM and Vestry member; Carol Ann Brancato, assistant director, LEM
Jan. 21 - Wednesday “Take a Break at Grace” Weekly Parish Dinner 6:00 pm in Coffee House followed by Christian Meditation led by Fr. Walter; all Parishioners invited; Call the office to make a reservation!

Jan. 22   – Thursday – “Closing Out the Day” - 7:30pm - discussions, sharing, and prayers with  Fr. Walter.
ON ZOOM, Click on:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89105761245?pwd=WEdtdURNS0FSUlNYVlZ0SDBnVG9mZz09    

Jan. 24 – Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm -
Baby it's cold outside!  Boots and coats half price!

Jan. 25  – Sunday at Grace -  Mass with Fr. Walter Hillebrand  –  10:00 am only  - Communion, Readings, Choir, Live Music, Prayers, and Preaching;  Coffee, Snacks and Conversation after each service in the Grace Coffee House in the Undercroft – Grace Church Annual Meeting after services. Election of warden and vestry members; Fr. Walter’s state of the church address.
10:00 am - live-streamed link - https://vimeo.com/event/286891  
9:00 am Adult Forum in Family Room and on Zoom
Link – 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85342997024?pwd=bjhKeWswTXZ1TkhDR3huY3doUkE4dz09       
9:45 am – Christian Education for children, “Godly Play” in the Undercroft 
Camille Olson, Christian Ed director, LEM and Vestry member; Carol Ann Brancato, assistant director, LEM

Jan. 27 - Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - Baby it's cold outside!  Boots and coats half price!


Jan.  28– Wednesday Morning Prayer, 9:15am -Grace Chapel – A morning prayer led by layman Richard Wolf followed by coffee and conversation in the Coffee House. All Welcome! 
Jan.  28 – Wednesday “Coffee at Grace” at Grace Coffee House; opens 9:00am until 12:00 noon
Jan. 28 - Wednesday “Take a Break at Grace” Weekly Parish Dinner 6:00 pm in Coffee House
followed by Christian Meditation led by Fr. Walter; all Parishioners invited; Call the office to make a reservation!

Jan. 29 – Thursday – “Closing Out the Day” - 7:30pm - discussions, sharing, and prayers with Fr. Walter.
ON ZOOM, Click on:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89105761245?pwd=WEdtdURNS0FSUlNYVlZ0SDBnVG9mZz09      

Jan.  31– Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm -
Baby it's cold outside!  Boots and coats half price!

Feb. 1 – Sunday at Grace - Mass with Fr. Walter Hillebrand – 8:00 am & 10:00 am - Communion, Readings, Choir, Live Music, Prayers, and Preaching;  Coffee, Snacks and Conversation after each service in the Grace Coffee House.
10:00 am - live-streamed link - https://vimeo.com/event/286891  
9:00 am Adult Forum in person Family Room and on Zoom
Link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85342997024?pwd=bjhKeWswTXZ1TkhDR3huY3doUkE4dz09  
9:45 am – Christian Education for children, “Godly Play” in the Undercroft;

Camille Olson, Christian Ed director, LEM and Vestry member; Carol Ann Brancato, assistant director, LEM