Worshiping at Grace

Sundays Activities 


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

"Sundays at Grace"

September 29th - Morning Prayer - 8:00am & 10:00am - Prayers and Readings  Led by William Brennan, Verger Lay Eucharistic Minister, Vestry Member;
10:00 am - live-streamed link 
https://vimeo.com/event/286891
9:45 am – Christian Education - Godly Play stories; discussions and activities.
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October 6th, 13th and 20th - Sunday Mass – 8:00 am & 10:00am -  Communion, Preaching, Prayers, Music, Choir;  coffee &
conversation in the Grace Coffee House
10:00 am - live-streamed link - https://vimeo.com/event/286891

9:00 am – Adult Form - Family Room and on Zoom; discussion of scriptures and Episcopal teachings.
Zoom link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85342997024?pwd=bjhKeWswTXZ1TkhDR3huY3doUkE4dz09 
9:45 am – Christian Education - Godly Play stories; discussions and activities.

October 6th - Memorial Service - 2:00pm -  -  Lillian "Lovey" Bryson

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 Services can also be found on YouTube at link:
www.youtube.com/channel/UCZzm2xOGpbHy31qTRINOGrQ 

Wednesday - Morning Prayer  - 9:15am in the Grace Chapel with Deacon Bob White, followed by coffee and conversation in the Grace Coffee House. - Returns Sept. 18th

Wednesday - Christian Meditation - 7:00pm in the Grace Chapel after "Take a Break at Grace" evening meal; led by Fr. Walter Hillebrand  - Returns Sept. 18th 

Thursdays - Closing Out the Day -- 7:30pm - discussions, sharing, and prayers with Fr. Walter, William Brennan, Lay Eucharistic Minister, Vestry Member - Returns Sept. 26th
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


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

 

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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 Return in Sept.  - 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.  - beginning Sept.8th

Sunday - Adult Forum at 9:00am in-person/zoom in the Undercroft

Sunday - Christian Education 9:45am in-person in Undercroft

Wednesday -  Morning Prayer 9:15am  - in the Chapel -returns Sept. 18th

Wednesday - "Coffee at Grace" 9:00am-12:00 noon Coffee House  - returns Sept. 18th

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. Call office to make a reservation - returns Sept. 18th

Thursdays - "Closing Out the Day" 7:30pm -discussions, sharing, prayers on Zoom (returns Sept. 19th )

Grace Day School Early Childhood Center - Infants, Two's Club, Nursery School and Pre- K. Operates 50 weeks a year.

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

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 October 17th

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 19th Annual Harvest Fair - The skies were cloudy, then drizzle and then rain, but the dedicated volunteers, parishioners, Early Childhood Center teachers, parents and chlldren and the community at large joined together to enjoy a funfilled family experience. Our deepest thanks to our sometimes rain soaked volunteers and teachers and the over 1,000 people who attended. God bless you all.  Looking forward to the 20th Annual Harvest Fair slated to take place on Sunday, September 27, 2025.
 

Grace Thrifty Boutique Now Open Two Days Each Week! Thrifty Boutique - Saturdays and Tuesdays - 11:00am - 3:00pm "Get ready for Halloween and Fall and visit our boutique and shop our value packed decorations. For October, visit our men's department and shop all the sales in men's clothing." New merchandise arrives every week – women’s and men’s clothing, infants, and toddler clothes. jewelry, ,home décor, kitchenware. Warm pleasant environment and experienced friendly staff. Plenty of free parking, Located on the first floor of the Floyd Jones House….Large White House on west side of the parking lot of Grace Church, 23 Cedar Shore Drive, Massapequa , NY (corner of Merrick Rd. and Cedar Shore Drive)


October 6th   – 2:00pm - Memorial Service – Celebration of Life of Lillian “Lovey" Bryson
Lillian “Lovey” Rumfield Bryson passed away at the age of 94 on August 21, 2024 of complications from Parkinson’s disease. Lovey was a lifetime resident of Massapequa Park, born there in 1929 to Charlotte Heerlein Rumfield and Frank M. Rumfield. Growing up, her house was always full, as her parents took in many foster children who she loved as siblings. She went to Massapequa School (now Fairfield Elementary School) and graduated from Amityville High School in 1947. (More)


BILL BRENNAN HONORED - First Grace Parishioner to be Commissioned as a Verger.

Congratulations to Grace parishioner Bill Brennan on being Commissioned a Verger in the Episcopal Church Diocese of Long Island. Event was recognized this past Sunday at Grace Church by Rector Walter Hillebrand.

A Verger in the Episcopal Church is a layperson who helps the clergy with public worship, organization, and welcome. The role of verger originated in medieval England and is unique to the Anglican Communion. (More)

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What's Happening at Grace Church - September/October Schedule

Sept. 29th– Sunday at Grace – Morning Prayer - 8:00am & 10:00am;  coffee & conversation in the Grace Coffee House
10:00 am - live-streamed linkhttps://vimeo.com/event/286891 
9:00 am Adult Forum in person Family Room and on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85342997024?pwd=bjhKeWswTXZ1TkhDR3huY3doUkE4dz09  
9:45 am – Christian Education “Godly Play

Oct 1 - Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - "Get ready for Halloween and Fall and visit our boutique and shop our value packed decorations. For October, visit our men's department and shop all the sales in men's clothing.
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Oct. 2 – Wednesday Morning Prayer, 9:15am -Grace Chapel – A morning prayer led by Deacon Bob White followed by coffee and conversation in the Coffee House. All Welcome! 
Oct. 2 – Wednesday “Coffee at Grace” at Grace Coffee House; opens 9:00 am until 12:00 noon
Oct. 2 - 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!

Oct. 3   – Thursday – “Closing Out the Day” - 7:30pm - discussions, sharing, and prayers with Fr. Walter, William Brennan, Lay Eucharistic Minister, Vestry Member

Oct. 5 – Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm – “Get ready for Halloween and Fall items!”

Oct. 6  – 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 and in the new outdoor grotto (weather permitting) 
10:00am  - Service live streamed and in person;  Vimeo –  link: https://vimeo.com/event/286891
9:00 am - Adult Fourm 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, Undercroft

2:00pm – Memorial Service -Celebration of Life for Lillian “Lovey” Bryson

Oct. 8 - Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm – “Get ready for Halloween and Fall items! “

Oct. 9 – Wednesday “Coffee at Grace” at Grace Coffee House; opens 9:00 am until 12:00 noon
Oct. 9 - 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!

Oct. 10 – Thursday – “Closing Out the Day” - 7:30pm - discussions, sharing, and prayers with Fr. Walter, William Brennan, Lay Eucharistic Minister, Vestry Member

Oct. 12– Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - “Get ready for Halloween and Fall items! 

Oct. 13    – 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 and in the new outdoor grotto (weather permitting) 
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


Oct. 15 - Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm – “Get ready for Halloween and Fall items!

Oct. 16 – Wednesday Morning Prayer, 9:15am -Grace Chapel – A morning prayer led by Deacon Bob White followed by coffee and conversation in the Coffee House. All Welcome! 
Oct. 16 – Wednesday “Coffee at Grace” at Grace Coffee House; opens 9:00 am until 12:00 noon
Oct. 16 - 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!

Oct. 17 – Thursday – Young at Heart  - 12:00 noon, lunch, 1:00pm – entertainment by “The Jades,” music of the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s”- call the office to make a reservation
Oct.  17   – Thursday – “Closing Out the Day” - 7:30pm - discussions, sharing, and prayers with Fr. Walter,  William Brennan, Lay Eucharistic Minister, Vestry Member
ON ZOOM, Click on:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89105761245?pwd=WEdtdURNS0FSUlNYVlZ0SDBnVG9mZz09   

Oct. 19– Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - “Get ready for Halloween and Fall items!

Oct.  20  – 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 and in the new outdoor grotto (weather permitting) 
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


Oct. 22 - Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - “Get ready for Halloween and Fall items!


Oct. 23 – Wednesday Morning Prayer, 9:15am -Grace ChapelA morning prayer led by Deacon Bob White followed by coffee and conversation in the Coffee House. All Welcome! 
Oct. 23 – Wednesday “Coffee at Grace” at Grace Coffee House; opens 9:00am until 12:00 noon
Oct. 23 - 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!

 

Oct. 24– Thursday – “Closing Out the Day” - 7:30pm - discussions, sharing, and prayers with Fr. Walter,  William Brennan, Lay Eucharistic Minister, Vestry Member
ON ZOOM, Click on:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89105761245?pwd=WEdtdURNS0FSUlNYVlZ0SDBnVG9mZz09     

Oct. 26– Saturday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm -“Get ready for Halloween and Fall items! 

Oct.  27  – 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 and in the new outdoor grotto (weather permitting) 
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.

Oct. 29 - Tuesday - Thrifty Boutique - 11:00 - 3:00pm - “Get ready for Halloween and Fall items!

Oct. 30 – Wednesday Morning Prayer, 9:15am -Grace Chapel – A morning prayer led by Deacon Bob White followed by coffee and conversation in the Coffee House. , All Welcome
Oct, 30– Wednesday “Coffee at Grace” at Grace Coffee House; opens 9:00 am until 12:00 noon
Oct. 30 – Wednesday, 5:30 pm – Catechism Class meets -  Christian Ed Room
Oct.30 - 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!

Oct. 31 – Thursday – “Closing Out the Day” - 7:30pm - discussions, sharing, and prayers with Fr. Walter, William Brennan, Lay Eucharistic Minister, Vestry Member