A N N I V E R S A R Y O F T H E. Organ Apparition de L Église Eternelle Olivier Messiaen ( ) (Apparition of the Eternal Church)

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2 M U S I C N O T E S As a devout Catholic, Messiaen certainly was aware of the church and its history. This relatively early piece makes it clear that he viewed Christendom as an imposing, perhaps even terrifying, thing. As a commentary of the work, Messiaen wrote, Made from living stones, Made from heavenly stones, She appears in the heavens, the Bride of the Lamb! The heavenly Church is made of heavenly stones, the souls of the chosen. They are in God and God in them for all eternity of heaven! The piece bears some structural similarity to Debussy s famous piano prelude, La Cathédrale Engloutie, in which a triumphant chorale-like theme fades in and then out of prominence in a long crescendo and decrescendo. However, at the climax of this piece, Messian simply holds a huge C Major chord on full organ (dynamic marking fffff). The crescendo and decrescendo heavily features crunchy harmonies which resolve to open 5ths. The result is both terrifying and awe inspiring. Though mostly known for his sprawling symphonies, Anton Bruckner was a devout Catholic and spent much of his career as a church organist. He wrote several beautiful choral works, both with and without instrumental accompaniment. This setting of the Gradual for the Anniversary of the Dedication of a Church is perhaps the most well-known of these works, and those familiar with his symphonies may be astounded by its simplicity. In A-B-A form, the piece begins with homophony in short phrases, but gets a bit more fervent and complex in the middle section. Bach s famous gigue fugue saw a great deal of popularity in the middle of the 20 th century and was a favorite of controversial virtuoso Virgil Fox. So named for its rhythmic structure, which resembles that of the French gigue dance, the fugue has a simple theme and driving rhythm, and is uncharacteristically simple for Bach, meaning it s probably a fairly early work. 2

3 T H E FEAST OF THE 168 TH D E D I C A T I O N O F G R A C E CHURCH O C T O B E R 2, 2016 H I G H MASS AT 10:30 A.M. A N N I V E R S A R Y O F T H E Organ Apparition de L Église Eternelle Olivier Messiaen ( ) (Apparition of the Eternal Church) Processional Vczzzz6vvvvvczrvzzYvvvccczz. V. Let us go forth in peace. Vczzz6vvvvvvzzzzzzYvczrvzzzYvc/ R. In the name of Christ. A- men. Hymn 518 Christ is made the sure foundation Versicle at the Station VvzyvzyvyvzyvzzzyvcyvztvzrvcYvxc. V. Hap- py are they who dwell in your house: VccyvzzyvyvzyvzyvxzyvzzrvzxRvxxxxxxxxxxc/ R. they will al- ways be prais-ing you. Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of Apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you, through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Introit Terribilis est Mode 2 Terribilis est locus iste: hic domus How awesome is this place! This is the Dei est, et porta caeli: et vocabitur house of God and the gate of heaven: and aula Dei. Ps. Quam dilecta it shall be called the court of God. Ps. tabernacula tua, Domine virtutum: How dear to me is your dwelling, O concupiscit, et deficit anima mea in Lord of hosts: my soul has a desire and atria Domini. longing for the courts of the Lord. (Gen. 28 & Ps. 84) 3

4 Kyrie eleison Missa Quinti Toni Kyrie eleison Christe eleison Kyrie eleison Orlando di Lasso (c ) Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Gloria in excelsis Deo Organ Voices James McGregor (b.1930) after J. D Houdimont -7vþöv+.vy»v,v]vvvhvv vvgvvhvvfvvdvv]]vvwnvvvvwvvvvvdvvvv]vvvrmvvvvvvgìvvvfvvvvvgvvv] Glo- ry to God in the -7vvy,vvvvyvvvvvvhvvvv]vvvvo/vvvvvvlïvvvkvvvvjvv]vvvvi.vvvvrmvv]vþùvvt, vvvgvvhc vvvvvvvyv,vvv]] high- est, and peace to his peo- ple on earth. -7vþöcvhvvvjvvvgvvvhvvvfvvvvdvvvv]]vvvwnvvvvvvvvwnvvvv]vvvdvvvvvvvvsvvvvvvdvvvvvvrvvv vvvvfvvvv] Lord God, hea- ven- ly King, al- -7vvvfµvvgvvvvvhvvvvvvvŠvvvvvvhvvvv]vvvvvt,vvvvtvvv vvvvvgvvvvv]vvvvivvvvvvvvkvvvvvfµvvgvvvvvvhvvvv] migh- ty God and Fa- ther, we wor- ship you, we -7vvvŠvvvvvhvvvvvvvvvvtvvvvvv vvvvvgvvvvvv]vvvvvyvvvvvvvvhvvvvvvhìvvgvvvvvvfvvvv]vvvvemvvvvvwnvvvvv]] give you thanks, we praise you for your glo- ry. -7svvlvvjvkvvhvvgvvv]]vvrmvvvvdëvvvsvv!avvv]vvvvvwnvvv vvdëvvvsvvvdvvv]vvrmvvvdµvvvfvvvgvvvvvv] Lord Je- sus Christ, on- ly Son of the -7vvrìvvvdvvvvvvvwn vvvvv]vvvvvvrmvvvvvþfvvgvvhvvvvvv]vvvvvšvvvvvvvvvvhvvvvvvvtvvv vvvvvvvgvvvvvvvvvv] Fa- ther, Lord God, Lamb of God, you -7vvivvvvvkvvvvfµvvvgvvvhvvv]vvzvvvvvzvvvvhvvvvvvtvvvv vvvvvvvgvvv]vvy,vvhvvvgµvvvfvv]vvemvvwnv] take a- way the sins of the world, have mer- cy on us; 4

5 -7vvy,vvvhºvvgvvhvvv]vvvŠvvvvvhvvvvg vvhvvvvzvvv]vvviv.vvvvvkvvvvvvvjvvvvhvvv]vvt,vvvvtvv vvvgvv] you are seat-ed at the right hand of the Fa- ther, re- -7vvy,vhvvvvgµvvvfvvv]vve mvvwnv]]vvsvvjvvgvvhvvfvvdvv]]vvwnvvvvwvvvdvv]vvrmvvvgµvvvfvvvvgvv] ceive our prayer. For you a- lone are the -7vvyvvvvvhvvvvvvy,vvv vvv]vvvvovvvvvlvvvvvo/vvvc]vvvvivvvvvjvvvvvvy,vvv vv]vvvšvvvvvhvvvvvt,vvv] Ho- ly One, you a- lone are the Lord, you a- lone -7vvvhvvvvvgvvvvvvfvvvvvvvvvvt,vvv]vvvhèvvvlvvvzvvvvvvvvy,v vv]vvvvvy,vvvvvvy,vvv]vvvvo/vvvvi.vv] are the Most High, Je- sus Christ, with the Ho- ly -7vvŠ.vvvvþgvvhvvzvvvv]vvvvi.vvvi.vv]vvvrmvvvvfçvvvgvvvvhvv]vvŠ.vzvvvvvh vvgvv]vvvy,vvvvy,vvvv]] Spir- it, in the glo- ry of God the Fa- ther. -7vvhvvfvvsvvvdvv!avv`<vvvv]]vvvvvhvvvvlvvvvkvvŠ».v]vvzvvvvvhvvvvdvvvvfvvvvgvvvvdvv]vvvvŸWvvv} Collect of the Day Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. A men. Everlasting God, you have ordained and constituted in a wonderful order the ministries of angels and mortals: Mercifully grant that, as your holy angels always serve and worship you in heaven, so by your appointment they may help and defend us here on earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. T H E LITURGY O F T H E W O R D First Reading I Kings 8: Then Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in the presence of all the assembly of Israel, and spread out his hands to heaven. He said, O Lord God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and 5

6 steadfast love for your servants who walk before you with all their heart, the covenant that you kept for your servant my father David as you declared to him; you promised with your mouth and have this day fulfilled with your hand. Therefore, O Lord, God of Israel, keep for your servant my father David that which you promised him, saying, There shall never fail you a successor before me to sit on the throne of Israel, if only your children look to their way, to walk before me as you have walked before me. Therefore, O God of Israel, let your word be confirmed which you promised to your servant my father David. But will God indeed dwell on the earth? Even heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain you, much less this house that I have built! Regard your servant s prayer and his plea, that your servant prays to you today; that your eyes may be open night and day toward this house, the place of which you said, My name shall be there, that you may heed the prayer that your servant prays toward this place. Hear the plea of your servant and of your people Israel when they pray toward this place: O hear in heaven your dwelling place: he ed and forgive. Reader People The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. A brief period of silence is observed. Gradual Psalm 84 Setting by James McGregor Refrain Cantor, then all repeat VczzzzxecxxzzyczztcxyczzucxzrcxxxYcxxzTmcecxxrcxxxtczxREzzzzzz/ How dear to me is your dwell-ing, O Lord of Hosts! How dear to me is your dwelling, O LORD of hosts! My soul has a desire and longing for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God. The sparrow has found her a house and the swallow a nest where she may lay her young; by the side of your altars, O LORD of hosts, my King and my God. All repeat refrain Happy are they who dwell in your house! They will always be praising you. Happy are the people whose strength is in you! Whose hearts are set on the pilgrims way. All repeat refrain Those who go through the desolate valley will find it a place of springs, for the early rains have covered it with pools of water. They will climb from height to height, and the God of gods will reveal himself in Zion. All repeat refrain 6

7 Second Reading I Peter 2: 1-9 Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, and all guile, insincerity, envy, and all slander. Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow into salvation if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen in God s sight, and like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. A brief period of silence is observed. Sequence Hymn 517 How lovely is thy dwelling place Alleluia Cantor, then all repeat BcezuvuzovuyvzYUcmccuvyvzuyvzrtvyvtrvEvzEvc/ Al- le- lu- ia, al- le- lu- ia, al- le- lu- ia! V. Lord, I Love the house in which you dwell and the place where your glory abides. (Psalm 26) All repeat Alleluia Holy Gospel Matthew 21: Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Vzzzzzzzzzzzzzz6zvvvcczdrvczzzYzzzzzzzzz/ People Glory to you, Lord Christ. Then Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who were selling and buying in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves. He said to them, It is written, My house shall be called a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of robbers. The blind and the lame came to him in the temple, and he cured them. But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the amazing things that he did, and heard the children crying out in the temple, Hosanna in the highest, they became angry and said to him, Do you hear what these are saying? Jesus said to them, Yes; have you never read Out of the mouths of infants and nursing babies you have prepared praise for yourself? 7

8 Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. Vzzzzzzzzzzzzzz6vvvvzzzdrvccYvxx/ People Praise to you, Lord Christ. Homily Father Bates Nicene Creed Inside back cover of Hymnal Prayers of the People Form IV Let us pray for the Church and for the world. Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world. Here and after each petition is sung VzzzzyvrvyvtzvRv/vvrvztvzzzYvzzz/ V. Lord, in your mer-cy, R. Hear our prayer. Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good. Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory. Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us. Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation. We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal ki ngdom. The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect. Confession of Sin Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have 8

9 mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen. The Celebrant says Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. The Peace Celebrant People The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. T H E LITURGY O F T H E E U C H A R I S T See the special note below regarding receiving the Blessed Sacrament. Offertory Antiphon Domine Deus Mode 6 Domine Deus, in simplicitate O Lord God, in the uprightness of my cordis mei laetus obtuli universa: et heart I have freely offered all these populum tuum, qui repertus est, things; and now I have seen your people vidi cum ingenti gaudio: Deus who are present here, offering freely and Israel, custodi hanc voluntatem, joyously to you: God of Israel, keep such Domine Deus. thoughts in the hearts of your people, O Lord God. (I Chronicles 29) Offertory Anthem Dona Nobis Pacem Dona nobis pacem Sung by the choristers Grant us peace Traditional canon Hymn 360 Only-begotten, Word of God eternal Eucharistic Prayer D Sanctus arr. by James McGregor MztyvzuczztycuyczzYv/czzzztycxuzczzyczzztvzYv/zxxxzzzzyz7zKiczzucxxyuzzzxxxxz V. The Lord be with you. R. And al- so with you. V. Lift up your MxYTv/zzvzzucyz7zKizczuvyuczyvYTv/vzzzzzzuvzuvuvzzyz7zKizzcuvzz hearts. R. We lift them to the Lord. V. Let us give thanks to 9

10 MuvyuvyvYv/vxxuvucyz7zKicuvuzvuvzzyuvzzzzyvzxYTvzzzzzz/ the Lord our God. R. It is right to give him thanks and praise. It is truly right to glorify you, Father, and to give you thanks; for you alone are God, living and true, dwelling in light inaccessible from before time and for ever. Fountain of life and source of all goodness, you made all things and fill them with your blessing; you created them to rejoice in the splendor of your radiance. Countless throngs of angels stand before you to serve you night and day, and beholding the glory of your presence, they offer you unceasing praise. Joining with them, and giving voice to every creature under heaven, we acclaim you and glorif y your Name as we sing, -v`*vvvyvvvvrvv]vvvevvvvwvvvv]vvyvvvvšvvvv]vvvvyvvvv]vvvvvovvvvvvvivv]vvvvjvvvvvvvvvhvvvvvvvvvyvvvvv] Ho-ly, ho-ly, ho-ly Lord, God of pow r and might, -v`*vvhvvvvvvvvvjvvvvvvvvhvvvvvvvgvvvvv]vvvvfµvvvdvvvvvvfvvvvvvvhvvvv]vvvhºvv%vgvvvvvy,vc vvvvvhvvv] heav n and earth are full of your glo- ry. Ho- -v`*vv vvvvgvvvvvvfvvvvgvvvvvvevvvvvvÿwvvvvvv]]vvvvvvrvvvvvvvdvvvvvvdvvv]vcvsvvvvvvhv vvvvvhºvv%vgvv] san-na in the high-est. Bless-ed is he who comes -v`*vvhvvvvhvvvvl¼vvvvvkc]vvvvjcvcjcvvvcvy,vvv vvvvhvvv]vvv vvvvvgvvvvfvvvvgvvv]vvvevvvvvvwvv} in the Name of the Lord. Ho-san-na in the high-est. The people remain standing. The Celebrant continues We acclaim you holy Lord, glorious in power. Your mighty works reveal your wisdom and love. You formed us in your own image, giving the whole world into our care, so that, in obedience to you, our Creator, we might rule and serve all your creatures. When our disobedience took us far from you, you did not abandon us to the power of death. In your mercy you came to your help, so that in seeking you we might find you. Again and again you called us into covenant with you, and through the prophets you taught us to hope for salvation. Father, you loved the world so much that in the fullness of time you sent your only son to be our Savior. Incarnate by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, he lived as one of us, yet without sin. To the poor he proclaimed the good news of salvation; to prisoners, freedom; to the sorrowful, joy. To fulfill your purpose he gave himself up to death; and, rising from the grave, destroyed death, and made the whole creation new. And, that we might live no longer for ourselves, but for him 10

11 who died and rose for us, he sent the Holy Spirit, his own first gift for those who believe, to complete his work in the world, and to bring to fulfillment the sanctification of all. When the hour had come for him to be glorified by you, his heavenly Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end; at supper with them he took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, Take, eat: This is my Body which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me. Father, we now celebrate this memorial of our redemption. Recalling Christ s death and his descent among the dead, proclaiming his resurrection and ascension to you right hand, awaiting his coming in glory; and offering to you, from the gifts you have give us, this bread and this cup, we praise you and we bless you. We praise you, we bless you, we give thanks to you, and we pray to you, Lord our God. Lord, we pray that in your goodness and mercy your Holy Spirit may descend upon us, and upon these gifts, sanctifying them and showing them to be holy gifts for your holy people, the bread of life and the cup of salvation, the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Grant that all who share this bread and cup may become one body and one spirit, a living sacrifice in Christ, to the praise of your Name. Remember, Lord, your one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church, redeemed by the blood of your Christ. Reveal its unity, guard its faith, and preserve it in peace. Remember all who minister in your Church. Remember all your people, and those who seek your truth. Remember all who have died in the peace of Christ, and those whose faith is known to you alone; bring them into the place of eternal joy and light. And grant that we may find our inheritance with the Blessed Virgin Mary, with patriarchs, prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and all the saints who have found favor with you in ages past. We praise you in union with them and give you glory through your Son Jesus Christ Our Lord. Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, all honor and glory are yours, Almighty God and Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. A M E N. Lord s Prayer The Celebrant begins MyvzYvztcxzzycxucxzuvcuvzzzyuzzzzzzzzyvzzzTcc,czztycxucxyuczzzycxzYcx/ And now as our Sa-vior Christ has taught us, All continue 11 we are bold to say,

12 MtyvzzzuzvuzzvyvizvuvzyvzzTv,cxuvytcxtycxucxyuvzYczzzz,zz Our Fa- ther, who art in hea- ven, hal- low- ed be thy Name, MuzvizzvuvzzzYTv,zzzzyvuvyvYTv,cyvzzuvzyczzytcztycxzuvzz thy king-dom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in MyuvzzYv.vtvyczzuvicxzzucxzyczzuzzzzzzYTcx,zzycxzuvicxuczzzzyvycxz MtcxTczz,xyzzzzzyxzzzztxxxzyzzzzzzzczzuzzzzzzzzzzzzyzzzzzzzzuvcycxtccYzzzzzzzzzYzzzz.zzzzzzevztvyzzzzzzzz hea- ven. Give us this day our dai- ly bread, and for-give us our tres- MuczycxtcxzyvzytvTzzzmzzzzztzzzzzztzzzzzyzzzzzzyzzzzzyzzzzzzxuzzzzzzytzzzzzTzzzz.zzzzzevtvyzzzzzzyzzzzzzz pass-es, as we for-give those who tres- pass a-gainst us. And lead us not in- to temp- ta- tion, but de-liv- er us from e- vil. For thine is the MuzzzzzzzzzYzzzz,zzzztcxztzzvyvzzzycxzuzzzzzzytcxzTzzz,xxtczzyzzzzzyczzzuzzzzzytzzzzzTzzzz.zzzztzzzzTYx/ king-dom and the pow r and the glo- ry, for ev- er and ev- er. A- men. Breaking of the Bread MzcczzztvzzyvzuvuvzucxuzzzzzzizzzzzzzzzuccyvztzzzzzzzzTvx/ V. Christ our Pass- o- ver is sac- ri- ficed for us; McczzztvczyvzuvzuvzzzzyzvztzzvzYccc/ R. There- fore let us keep the feast. Agnus Dei Missa Quinti Toni Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona nobis pacem. Orlando di Lasso Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant us peace. 12

13 Distribution of the Blessed Sacrament See the special note below regarding receiving the Blessed Sacrament. The Gifts of God for the People of God. Communion Antiphon Domus mea Mode 5 Domus mea domus orationis My house shall be called a house of vocabitur, dicit Dominus: in ea omnis, qui petit, accipit: et qui prayer, says the Lord. In it all who ask will receive, and he who seeks will find, quaerit, invenit, et pulsanti and to him who knocks it will be aperietur. opened. (Matthew 21) Motet Locus iste Anton Bruckner ( ) Locus iste a Deo factus est, This place was made by God, inaestimabile sacramentum, a priceless mystery; it is without reproof. irreprehensibilis est. (Genesis 28) Postcommunion Prayer Almighty and everlasting God, you have sanctified us as a people for your own possession: bless us, we pray, and fill our hearts with joy, that as we have outwardly proclaimed your praise on this festal day, so we may evermore worship you in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Blessing & Dismissal Hymn 522 Glorious things of thee are spoken Organ Fugue in G Major ( Gigue ) J.S. Bach ( ) Announcements Special Note about Receiving the Blessed Sacrament All people are welcome at the Altar. If one is not baptized or for any reason does not wish to receive Communion, he or she is most welcome to receive a blessing, indicated by crossing both arms over one s chest. If you wish to discuss or receive baptism (initiation into the Christian faith), please speak to the priest. You may receive the bread directly onto your tongue or into folded hands, and then after consuming the bread, may drink the wine from the chalice. If you keep the bread in your hands, it is our custom that a chalice bearer will dip it into the wine, and then place it on your tongue. The ministers will bring the Sacrament to those who tell an usher that they cannot easily climb the steps. Low-gluten bread is available upon request. If one does not wish to receive either the bread or wine, be assured that Christ is fully present in both. 13

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15 WEEKLY GRACE NOTES OCTOBER 2, 2016 We welcome our visitors to Grace Church today. Please, if you will, complete a visitor s card in the pew, placing it in the offering plate. PARISH FORUM Father Bates continues his presentation about his pilgrimage to holy places of England. Reflections and discussion will be about our Anglican heritage and the meaning of pilgrimage. The Forum begins at 9:00 AM in the All Saints Chapel. ST. DUNSTAN CHOIR The St. Dunstan volunteer Choir rehearses every Sunday at 12:30 P.M., after coffee hour. New voices are always welcome! Please speak to the director of music, or e- mail him at music@gracechurchinnewark.org if you are interested in joining. CHOIR SCHOOL The Choir School at Grace Church in Newark rehearses on Thursdays at 4:30 P.M. and Saturdays at 11:00 A.M. The program is open to all children from ages 8-18, and provides a fantastic leadership opportunity in the church, as well as a great opportunity to develop musical talent. Please contact the director of music (choristers@gracechurchinnewark.org) for more information. ELECTRONIC GIVING As our program year starts up after the summer, it is time to catch up on pledges to the parish. This is a great time to consider the convenience and consistency of the electronic giving option for contributions. Go to Online Giving at GraceChurchinNewark.org to set up or adjust your plan. Mobile Giving is accessed by scanning the image you see here with your phone s QR code reader. Additional info is available from Jim Cramer. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 15

16 Liturgical Ministers There was no schedule of ministers as of the printing of the leaflet. Altar Guild Elaine Davis & Jeeps Scanlon Altar Flowers Sunday's altar flowers are sponsored by Jason Scully. Refreshments Refreshments after High Mass are sponsored by the Kearney family. Happy Birthday Henry Breton (October 2), Herve Gaspard & Obinna Moneme (October 4), Rosemary Kearney & Ikponmwosa Umweni (October 6). Please notify the parish office of any missing or incorrect birthdays for the upcoming week. Volunteers Thank you to parishioners who volunteered at the church during the past weekdays: Elaine Davis. THIS WEEK AT GRACE CHURCH The Feast of the Dedication, October 2 8:00 A.M. Said Mass 9:00 A.M. Parish Forum 10:30 A.M. Church School 10:30 A.M. High Mass 12:00 P.M. Refreshments 12:30 P.M. St Dunstan Choir Rehearsal Monday-Friday 12:10 P.M. Mass Thursday, October 6 4:30 P.M. Choir School Saturday, October 8 11:00 A.M. Choir School 16

17 The 21 st Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 23), October 9 8:00 A.M. Said Mass 9:00 A.M. Parish Forum 10:30 A.M. Church School 10:30 A.M. High Mass 12:00 P.M. Refreshments 12:30 P.M. St. Dunstan Choir Rehearsal PRAYER LIST Active members of our parish George Gavin, Lloyd Prator, Dolores Brown, James Porter, Norma Khurdan, Gil Beck, Anita Elis ée, Victoria Richardson, André Devers, Louie Clay, Miriam Wagner, Donna Cummings, Joan Knowles, Fred Gaspard, Eleanor Hill, Eugene Wagner, Audrey Adams, Jim Cramer, Doris Moore, Daphne Annibourne, Henry Cadogan, Marie Gaspard, Jean Elisée, George Bowen, William Carter, Cynthia Sears, Hervé Gaspard, Paula Breton, and Rhonda Dover. Friends of our parish Elijah Lassiter, Dennis Dorsey, Brooklyn Joan, Bert Colwell, Richard Mills, Byrdell Branch, Carl Mazzillo, Christian Carey, Troy Ray, Barney & Odessa, Arlease Friday, Elijah Williams -Lassiter, Ronald Rodman, Nettie Wills, Ethel Thomas, Gordon C. Gladden, Wilfred Samuels, David Cope, Michael Redmond, Paula Ricca, Daniel Arndt, Roberta Whitaker, Elizabeth Rhodes, The Nubani family, Bill Lehman, Debra Dussman, Kerry Beekman, Steven Beekman, Lewis Beekman, Louis Mangiaracina and his wife, Nila Williams, Tom D urrell, Yvonne Dunn, Phyllis Smallwood, Shamar O Neil, Jean Emmanuel, Ann Clay, Eunice Clay, Claire Gaudiani, Charon Davis and family, Kim Shore, Ze Manuel Freitas, Luis Silva, Geoffery Tanner II, Larry Williams, Jason Harner, Roberta Dawson, Anne Power, Jonathan & Helen, Sean Devers, Jeannette Naeger, Michelle Portee, Ronney Davis, Steven Yang, Margaret Fields, Nate Williams and family, Father Alan Crawford, Nicole Brevil, Joseph Jolly, Sharon Robinson, Henrietta Pemberton, Philip Ramstad, Connie Jeffrey, Mary Brady, Roseann Hendry, Jonathan Ballard, Elizabeth Mita, Mark Duodu, Mary Reid, Nell Lewis, Jean Wilkerson, Lois Plunckett, Monique Gaspard, Vanessa Astore, Richard Chambers, Cheryl Hart, Mark Baine, Dorothy Bedosky, Ariel Maldonado, Elsie Hodge, Madi son Boyd-Oquendo, Onnie Good, Leslie McConnell, Rod Merlau, Shirley Marshall, Dolores Bacon, Louis Neblett, Marjorie Calloway, Wilner Altidor, Dolores Katz, Herbert Lloyd, Gwen Moten, Harvey Keys, Barbara Jones, John Canfield, Nicole Robinson, the Riddick family, Annie Myhand, and Arlene Stokes. 17

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20 950 Broad Street Newark, NJ The Rev. Dr. J. Brent Bates, Rector James M. Hopkins, Director of Music The Rev. Canon George H. Bowen, Rector Emeritus The Rev. Marjorie Lindstrom, Priest Associate The Rev. Lloyd Prator, Priest Associate James McGregor, Director of Music Emeritus Shawn Barnes & James Cramer, Wardens Curtis Branch, Sandra Durrell, Hilary Fann, Vestry Class of 2017 Sam Armah, Monique Elisée, Deleena Kayjay, Vestry Class of 2018 Richard Appelgren, Kevin Clark, Rosemary Kearney, Vestry Class of