Grace News. Worship. Christian Education. Weekly Updates from Grace Church Millbrook. Office Update

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1 Grace News Weekly Updates from Grace Church Millbrook Worship Christian Education Sunday Services: 8am and 10am Wednesday Healing Eucharist followed by Bible Study: 10am Sunday School is after 10:00 a.m. Service Confirmation second Sunday of the month Bilingual Spanish/English Service: 3rd Sunday of the month Office Update The parish office hours are Monday - Friday, 9am to 2pm. Office is office@gracemillbrook.org.

2 Grace Church Events Christmas is coming soon! If you would like to donate to the St. Thomas turkey fund, just make the check out to "Food of Life Food Pantry"- in memo write turkeys - food pantry! Please mail checks directly to St. Thomas, 40 Leedsville Road, Amenia, NY Thank you for your continuing support of the Food of Life Pantry! Please collect coins (or other cash or check contributions) for Advent for the Episcopal Relief & Development Gifts for Life. Our Goal is to reach $ by December 22 nd. Christmas Gift Package includes two goats, clean water, care for two Moms and Newborns and one savings and loan group membership. Flyers are in the back of church for more information. Collections are due into the office by December 22 nd.

3 Christmas Eve Servers Needed December 24, :00 PM Service: Acolytes: In need of 2 additional Christmas Day, December 25 th, service at 10:00: would you like to serve at the alter? Please let Evelyn Garzetta know as soon as possible if you are able to serve. Christmas Flowers: If you wish to give Christmas flowers in memory of a loved one or as a thanksgiving, you may pick up a form in the back of the church. Please note that the Parish Office must have your request no later than Friday,December 15th in order for it to be printed in the Christmas bulletins. For more information, speak with one of the Altar Guild members.

4 SAVE THE DATE! WHAT: Grace Church Christmas Pageant WHEN: Sunday, December 17, :00 pm WHERE: Grace Episcopal Church We will be having our Christmas Pageant on Sunday, December 17 th at 4:00 pm. After the pageant, we will have cookies and hot chocolate in the Parish Hall! Come one come all...

5 experience the real meaning of Christmas! Preschool Collection for Pajamas and Books Needed for Grace Smith House The preschool is sponsoring a collection of new pajamas and books for Grace Smith House. Grace Smith House is a private not-for-profit domestic violence agency, which provides both residential and non-residential services to victims of domestic violence and their children. They have a particular need for pajamas and books for youth ages A bin labeled MCP PAJAMA AND BOOK DRIVE will be available in the Parish Hall for you to leave your donations from now through December 17. Thank you for considering contributing to this worthwhile cause. Questions? Please contact Deborah at

6 Christmas at Grace Sunday, December 17 4 P.M. Christmas Pageant Followed by Special Children's Coffee Hour Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 24-8 A.M. Only one church service at 8 A.M. Sunday, December 24 5 p.m. Christmas Eve Family Service Sunday, December 24-8:45 p.m. Traditional Christmas Eve Service with Carols and Choir Monday, December 25 - One Service at 10 a.m. Christmas Day Service

7 Community Events You're Invited to the Millbrook Library Holiday Silent Auction Saturday, December 2 to Saturday, December 16, 2017 Save the Date: Special Opening Preview Party Friday, December 1st 5:30 to 7:00 pm Mingle with friends and family. Browse and bid on the silent auction items while enjoying delicious wine, cider, and refreshments. Don't miss out on this great holiday gift shopping opportunity beginning the evening of the Millbrook Parade of Lights! Items will be on display in the Gallery area of Millbrook Library. Come in to register for a Bidder Number during the Preview Party and any day through December 16th. Place your bids on some amazing items donated by local area businesses & Library advocates. Save the Date: Silent Auction Closing Party Saturday, December 16th, 3:30 to 5:00 pm Join the silent auction closing fun. Place final bids on your favorite items, enjoy enticing refreshments,

8 and have a great time. A complete list of auction items will be available in the Library and on the Library website by the end of November. The Friends of Millbrook Library 2017 Holiday Silent Auction Admission is Free All proceeds will support funds for Millbrook Library equipment, programming, and services. For Information Contact: friends@millbrooklibrary.org Grace Church Millbrook 3328 Franklin Avenue, PO Box 366 Millbrook, NY Office Phone: Fax: Fr. Matt's Cell: (203) Rectory Phone: (845) Fr. Matt's calkins@gracemillbrook.org