Our Vision - Grace seeks to be a visible sign of God’s love in this world!
Grace Church - a Church for all People.
Grace Annual Meeting - Congratulations to our new Warden Gerry Duggan and elected and re-elected Vestry members Dean Brown, Rebecca Cassara, and Lynn Savin. Gerry will also serve as Church Treasurer.
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SEARCH FOR THE NEW EPISCOPAL BISHOP OF LONG ISLAND
The Joint Oversight Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island is pleased to announce the slate of candidates presented for election of the 9th Bishop of Long Island. Following a comprehensive prayer-centered discernment process, the Search Committee has completed its work and respectfully submits, with the approval of the Joint Oversight Committee, the following individuals for consideration,
The Very Rev. Hickman Alexandre
Vicar of St. James Episcopal Church, Brookhaven, New York
The Rev. Adam J. Shoemaker, DMin
Rector of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Charleston, South Carolina
The Very Rev. Dr. Michael T. Sniffen
Dean of Long Island
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GRACE CHURCH THRIFT BOUTIQUE - Visit the Thrifty Boutique - ,.. (more)
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Church Schedule -
Feb. 3 - Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm – "Set the Table" all vases, candle holders, glasses and dishes will be half price. Plus. Happy Valentines Day with any pink or red wearable half price.
Feb. 4 - 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!
Feb. 4 - Wednesday 5:30 - Catechism Class One Meets; Christian Ed. Room - Camille Olson, Christian Ed director, LEM and Vestry member; Carol Ann Brancato, assistant director, LEM
Feb. 4 - Wednesday “Take a Break at Grace” Weekly Parish Dinner 6:00 pm in Coffee House followed by Christian Meditation with Fr. Walter all Parishioners invited; Call the office to make a reservation!
Feb. 5 – Thursday – “Closing Out the Day” - 7:30pm - discussions, sharing, and prayers with Fr. Walter
Feb. 7 – Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - "Set the Table" all vases, candle holders, glasses and dishes will be half price. Plus. Happy Valentines Day with any pink or red wearable half price.
Feb. 8 – Sundays at Grace - Mass with Fr. Walter Hillebrand – 8:00 am & 10:00 am – Communion, Readings, Choir, Live Music, and 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 - Open Book - in person Family Room and on Zoom; with Fr. Walter; Zoom. link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85342997024?pwd=bjhKeWswTXZ1TkhDR3huY3doUkE4dz09
9:45 am – Christian Education for children, “Godly Play” in the Undercroft, "The Ten Best Ways;" Camille Olson, Christian Ed director, LEM and Vestry member; Carol Ann Brancato, assistant director, LEM
Feb. 10- Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm – "Set the Table" all vases, candle holders, glasses and dishes will be half price. Plus. Happy Valentines Day with any pink or red wearable half price.
Feb. 11– 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!
Feb, 11 - Wednesday 5:30 - Catechism Class Two Meets, Christian Ed. Room, - Camille Olson, Christian Ed director, LEM and Vestry member; Carol Ann Brancato, assistant director, LEM
Feb 11 - Wednesday “Take a Break at Grace” Weekly Parish Dinner 6:00 pm in Coffee House followed Christian Meditation with Fr. Walter in the Chapel; all Parishioners invited; Call the office to make a reservation!
Feb. 12 – 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
Feb, 14– Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm -"Set the Table" all vases, candle holders, glasses and dishes will be half price. Plus. Happy Valentines Day with any pink or red wearable half price.
Feb. 15 – 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 link - https://vimeo.com/event/286891
9:00 am – “Open Book” in person Family Room and on Zoom; discussions, sharing, and prayers with Fr. Walter, Vestry Member. Zoom Link –
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85342997024?pwd=bjhKeWswTXZ1TkhDR3huY3doUkE4dz09
9:45 am – Christian Education for children, “Godly Play” in the Undercroft. "Good Shepherd and World Communion;" Camille Olson, Christian Ed director, LEM and Vestry member; Carol Ann Brancato, assistant director, LEM
Feb. 17 - Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - "Set the Table" all vases, candle holders, glasses and dishes will be half price. Plus. Happy Valentines Day with any pink or red wearable half price.
Feb. 17 – Tuesday - Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras Pancake Supper – Serving 5-7; Free Will Offering; Pancakes. Sausages, baked goods etc. Music, craft table for the kids
BEGINNING OF LENT
Feb. 18 - Ash Wednesday – Fr. Walter Imposition of Ashes & Prayers; 7:00am – 12:00 noon
7:30pm – Ash Wednesday Service - Mass with Fr. Walter Hillebrand; Communion, Readings, Prayers, Imposition of Ashes
Feb, 18 – Wednesday – NO Morning Prayer, “Coffee at Grace,” Take a Break Dinner or Christian meditation
Feb. 19 –Thursday- Young at Heart senior club – 12:00 noon- Parish Hall, luncheon and program; Guest speaker
Feb 19– 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
Feb. 21– Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - "Set the Table" all vases, candle holders, glasses and dishes will be half price. Plus. Happy Valentines Day with any pink or red wearable half price.
Feb. 22– 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 – Open Book in person Family Room and on Zoom; discussions, sharing, with Fr. Walter.. Zoom Link- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85342997024?pwd=bjhKeWswTXZ1TkhDR3huY3doUkE4dz09
9:45 am – Christian Education for children, “Godly Play” in the Undercroft.
Camille Olson, "Circle and Symbols of the Holy Eucharist;" Christian Ed director, LEM and Vestry member; Carol Ann Brancato, assistant director, LEM
Feb. 24 - Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - "Set the Table" all vases, candle holders, glasses and dishes will be half price. Plus. Happy Valentines Day with any pink or red wearable half price.
Feb. 25 – 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!
Feb. 25 - Wednesday – Lenten dinner – soup and bread - 6:00 pm in Coffee House followed by Lenten Program led by Fr. Walter; all Parishioners invited; Call the office to make a reservation!
Feb. 26 – 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
Feb. 28– Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm – "Set the Table" all vases, candle holders, glasses and dishes will be half price. Plus. Happy Valentines Day with any pink or red wearable half price.
March 1 – 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.
10:00am - Service live streamed and in person; Vimeo – link: https://vimeo.com/event/286891
9:00 am – Open Book - in person Family Room and on Zoom with Fr. Walter; Zoom link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85342997024?pwd=bjhKeWswTXZ1TkhDR3huY3doUkE4dz09
9:45 am -Christian Education for children; Godly Play, Undercroft; Camille Olson, Christian Ed director, LEM and Vestry member; Carol Ann Brancato, assistant director, LEM
March 1 - Sunday - 5:00 -7:30pm - 2nd Annual Open Mic in the Coffee House - Parishioners perform- music, comedy, readings, poetry; food and drink, See Ken Cynar for tickets $20.00