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THE WEEK OF SEPT. 16 – SEPT. 23, 2007

This week the church remembers Hildegard, Abbess of Bingen and Mystic, 1179.

Hildegard receiving a vision.

God of all times and seasons: Give us grace that we, after the example of your servant Hildegard, may both know and make known the joy and jubilation of being part of your creation, and show forth your glory not only with our lips but in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

THIS WEEK AT INCARNATION

 

Tuesday, September 18           7:00 p.m. Twenties and Thirties' Drinks and Discussion. Come to the Parish House (209 Madison Avenue) and we'll walk to a local bar to discuss "A Wandering Aramean was my Ancestor (Deut. 26:6): Biblical Ethics and Immigration."

The ancient Israelites were commanded to welcome the resident alien, for the Israelites themselves had been aliens in Egypt. Does this injunction have any parallels in the current debate over immigration policy in the U.S., a country founded by immigrants?

RSVP: amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org  

First drink — be it a Coke or a beer — is on the church.

 

Wednesday, September 19      12:15 pm. Holy Eucharist

                                                6:30 pm. Evening Prayer and Communion.

 

Friday, September 21              12:15 pm. Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing.

           

 

SEPTEMBER 23^rd  

Back-to-Church Sunday

 

8:30 am:  Holy Eucharist

in the Chapel of the Nativity

Homily: the Rector

 

10:00 am: Adult Forum meets in Parish House.

 

11:00 am:  Morning Prayer

Sermon: the Rector, "Amazon Problem"

Sunday School, for children 3-11, resumes

 

12:00 noon: A short service of Holy Eucharist follows Morning Prayer.

 

12:30 pm: Potluck Luncheon in Assembly Hall.

Invite friends and neighbors "back to church."

 

5:00 pm: Contemplative Candlelight Communion

            Meditation: the Assistant Minister

 

 

COMING UP AT INCARNATION

 

Sunday, September 30             11:00 am. Holy Baptism and Choral Eucharist.

4:00-5:00 pm. Blessing of the Animals for Saint   Francis Day.

 

Monday, October 1                 7:00 pm. Men's Group to discuss "The Media and the Private Lives of Public Figures."

 

Tuesday, October 9                 7:00 pm.  Women's Group meets in Parish House.  Beverages and hor d' oeuvres served.

 

Friday, November 9-               Save the date: Parish Retreat at Incarnation Center,

Sunday, November 11             Ivoryton, CT.  Join us for what promises to be a relaxing retreat weekend with fellow parishioners.  The Center has comfortable accommodations, restaurant-quality meals, miles of hiking trails, a farm, and a Sugar Shack (where maple syrup is made).  More publicity about this event will follow in upcoming weeks; interest and questions can be directed to Amanda, the Assistant Minister.   

 

Be well.

 

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

More details available online: www.churchoftheincarnation.org.

 

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