E-MINDER: the Church of the Incarnation
THE WEEK OF OCT. 14- OCT. 21, 2007
This Monday, the church remembers Teresa of Avila, Reformer and Contemplative (1582).O God, by your Holy Spirit you moved Teresa of Avila to manifest to your Church the way of perfection: Grant us, we pray, to be nourished by her excellent teaching, and enkindle within us a keen and unquenchable longing for true holiness; through Jesus Christ, the joy of loving hearts, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.THIS WEEK AT INCARNATION
Tuesday, October 16
7:00 pm. Next Twenties and Thirties' Drinks and Discussion. Meet at the Parish House and we'll walk to a local bar to discuss, "2008 Election: Will Faith be a Factor?” Religion is a prominent feature of the Presidential campaign What do you make of the faith commitments of the candidates? Should such commitments matter to us as a nation?" RSVP: amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org. Call the church office (212 689-6350) if you are running late and we'll wait for you. First drink — be it a beer or a Coke — is on the church.
Wednesday, October 17
12:15 pm. Holy Eucharist
6:30 pm. Holy Eucharist and homily.
7:00 pm. After the Dismissal Discussion Group
meets in the Parish House to discuss "Summer Sabbath: the Use of Summer Recreation to Renew the Soul."
Friday, October 19
12:15 pm. Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing.
6:30 pm. Parish Dinner in the Assembly Hall. Theme: Autumn Bounty. Performance by Andrew Ousley, vocals and guitar. For the menu, click here. All are welcome.
OCTOBER 21st
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: Communion with Choir
Sermon: the Rector, "Getting God's Attention"
12:30 pm: Acolyte Training and Pizza Lunch
12:30 pm: Stewardship Tea for potential callers in the Assembly Hall
5:00 pm: Contemplative Candlelight Communion
Meditation: the Assistant Minister
*The lessons for this Sunday are: Genesis 32:3-8, 22-30; Psalm 121; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8a
COMING UP AT INCARNATION
Tuesday, October 23 7:00 pm. Incarnation Camp Board meeting at-large.
Saturday, October 27 1:00 -3:00 pm. Sunday School Pumpkin Decorating Party. Come in costume! Bring your friends!
Tuesday, October 30 6:30 pm. Ethics Forum for Professionals. Speaker: Gretchen Morgenson, business columnist for the New York Times and Pulitzer Prize winner. Refreshments; free will offering. Reservations required: 212 689-6350.
Sunday, November 4 All Saints' / Commitment Sunday, featuring the beautiful Requiem by Gabriel Fauré. Please send us the names of departed family members and friends to be remembered at the service.
Monday, November 5 7:00 pm. Men's Group meets.
Tuesday, November 13 7:00 pm. Women's Group meets.
Save the date: Parish Retreat at Incarnation Center,
Friday, November 9 - 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). There will be a Compline service, one or more spiritual meditations, and a Eucharist service on Sunday. Learn more by visiting the church website, or click here.
Be well.
~the Rev. Amanda Kucik Rinas: amanda@churchoftheincarnation.org
More details available online: www.churchoftheincarnation.org
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