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THE WEEK OF JULY 8 – JULY 15, 2007

 

This week the church remembers Saint Benedict of Nursia, founder of Western Monasticism (480-540):

 

 

Detail from a fresco by Fra Angelico, San Marco, Florence (c. 1400-1455).

 

Almighty and everlasting God, whose precepts are the wisdom of a loving Father: Give us grace, following the teaching and example of your servant Benedict, to walk with loving and willing hearts in the school of the Lord's service; let your ears be open to our prayers; and prosper with your blessing the work of our hands; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

 

THIS WEEK AT INCARNATION

 

Monday, July 9 -          9:00 am – 12:00 noon.  Vacation Bible School.

Friday, July 13             Music, Storytelling, Snacks, Crafts and Games. Christian curriculum, not denomination-specific. The cost is $10/child (maximum $20/family) for snacks and supplies. Open to all children, ages 3-10. Contact the Assistant Minister, Amanda, for more details or to register (amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org).

 

Tuesday, July 10          7:00 pm. Twenties and Thirties’ Drinks and Discussion:  Come to the Parish House (209 Madison Avenue) and from there we’ll walk to a local establishment for a Benefit Bar Night.  As always, first drink – be it a Coke or a beer – is on the church.  I encourage you to bring $5 to contribute toward the Carpenter’s Kids.  Proceeds will go towards sponsoring a child in Tanzania, who has been orphaned by HIV/AIDS, for one or more years.  This evening will not have a topic of discussion; bring a friend! 

 

Wednesday, July 11     12:15 pm. Holy Eucharist

                                    6:30 pm. Holy Eucharist with homily.

7:00 pm. “Christmas in July” Crafts Night.  Come make jams and crafts to be sold at the Incarnation Christmas Fair in December!

 

Friday, July 13             12:15 pm. Holy Eucharist with Prayer for Healing.

 

 

SUNDAY, JULY 15^th

 

8:30 am:  Holy Eucharist

in the Chapel of the Nativity

Homily: the Rector

 

11:00 am:  Holy Eucharist

Sermon: The Rector, “Rescue Operation”

 

After the service, there is a Coffee Hour with iced tea and lemonade in the Parish House.

 

 

COMING UP AT INCARNATION

 

Thurs., July 19             7:00 pm. Film, Faith, and Fellowship in the Parish House.  The movie, Bee Season, will be shown.  There will be a short pre-film discussion and a brief reflection period following the movie.  Refreshments served.    

 

Friday, July 20 -           Incarnation Camp Board meeting.

Saturday, July 21.

 

Sunday, July 22            Brunch (Dutch Treat) following the 11:00 am service; a send-off for Sandy Webb, who is leaving New York to attend Virginia Seminary.  

 

Be well.

 

~the Rev. Amanda Kucik Rinas: amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org

More details available online: www.churchoftheincarnation.org

 

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