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245681527622500The Right Reverend Andrew ML. Dietsche, Bishop The Right Reverend Allen Kunho Shin, Bishop Suffragan The Right Reverend Mary Glasspool, Assistant Bishop The Reverend Dr. Chip Graves, Rector The Reverend Adolfo Moronta, Associate Priest Peter Roberts, Director of Music of Grace Church Juan Carlos Abreu, Director of Music of La Gracia Linda Gallo, Youth Christian Education Coordinator Suzan Ortega-Collado, Administrator Taurino Juárez, SextonThe Fifth Sunday of EasterMay 2, 2021 33 Church StreetWhite Plains, New York?10601914-949-2874VESTRY Linda Gallo, Senior Warden Daisy Calderon, Junior Warden Kevin Richards, Treasurer Eileen McClean, ClerkClass of 2021: Irene Alves, Eileen McClean, Mary Baker, Sylvia Simon, Linda Gallo(Sr. Warden)Class of 2022: Daniel Corsanego, Charlotte Roberson, Daisy Calderon(Jr. Warden)Class of 2023: Lisa Daley, Andrea Hamilton-Singh, Kevin RichardsGrace Church is a diverse congregation committed to a common life sustained by worship. We bear witness to God’s love in Christ through our life together and our service to the wider community. All are welcome.Fifth Sunday of EasterMay 2, 20218:00 AM Rite IIBCP p. 35510:00 AM Rite IIBCP p. 355HOLY EUCHARISTPrelude: Air Handel Hymn #176 Over the chaos of the empty waters Abigail Fischer Over the chaos of the empty waters hovered the spirit bringing forth creation; So from the empty tomb the Second Adam issued triumphant.By the same Spirit we, regenerated in-to the body of our risen Savior, Seek through the power of the new creation life everlasting.By the same Spirit we are called to worship God our Creator, Savior, Sanctifier, of whom the glory, in both earth and heaven, is manifested.Collect for PurityAlmighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known,and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of ourhearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we mayperfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name;through Christ our Lord.?Amen.Gloria in Excelsis William Mathias Abigail FischerGlory to God in the highest,and peace to his people on earth.Lord God, heavenly King,almighty God and Father,we worship you, we give you thanks,we praise you for your glory.Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,Lord God, Lamb of God,you take away the sin of the world:have mercy on us;you are seated at the right hand of the Father:receive our prayer.For you alone are the Holy One,you alone are the Lord,you alone are the Most High,Jesus Christ,with the Holy Spirit,in the glory of God the Father. Amen.The Collect Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.?Reader: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to GodThe First Lesson Acts 8:26-40An angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” (This is a wilderness road.) So he got up and went. Now there was an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official of the Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, in charge of her entire treasury. He had come to Jerusalem to worship and was returning home; seated in his chariot, he was reading the prophet Isaiah. Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Go over to this chariot and join it.” So Philip ran up to it and heard him reading the prophet Isaiah. He asked, “Do you understand what you are reading?” He replied, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to get in and sit beside him. Now the passage of the scripture that he was reading was this:“Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter,?and like a lamb silent before its shearer,?so he does not open his mouth.In his humiliation justice was denied him.?Who can describe his generation??For his life is taken away from the earth.”The eunuch asked Philip, “About whom, may I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?” Then Philip began to speak, and starting with this scripture, he proclaimed to him the good news about Jesus. As they were going along the road, they came to some water; and the eunuch said, “Look, here is water! What is to prevent me from being baptized?” He commanded the chariot to stop, and both of them, Philip and the eunuch, went down into the water, and Philip baptized him. When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away; the eunuch saw him no more, and went on his way rejoicing. But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he was passing through the region, he proclaimed the good news to all the towns until he came to Caesarea.Reader: The word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.Psalm 22:24-30Deus, Deus meus24?My praise is of him in the great assembly; *I will perform my vows in the presence of those who worship him.25 The poor shall eat and be satisfied, and those who seek the?Lord?shall praise him: *"May your heart live for ever!"26 All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the?Lord, *and all the families of the nations shall bow before him.27 For kingship belongs to the?Lord; *he rules over the nations.28 To him alone all who sleep in the earth bow down in worship; *all who go down to the dust fall before him.29 My soul shall live for him; my descendants shall serve him; *they shall be known as the?Lord'S for ever.30 They shall come and make known to a people yet unborn *the saving deeds that he has done.The Epistle: 1 John 4:7-21Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love. God's love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Beloved, since God loved us so much, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in us.By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and do testify that the Father has sent his Son as the Savior of the world. God abides in those who confess that Jesus is the Son of God, and they abide in God. So we have known and believe the love that God has for us.God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them. Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness on the day of judgment, because as he is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear; for fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not reached perfection in love. We love because he first loved us. Those who say, "I love God," and hate their brothers or sisters, are liars; for those who do not love a brother or sister whom they have seen, cannot love God whom they have not seen. The commandment we have from him is this: those who love God must love their brothers and sisters also.Reader: The word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.The Holy Gospel The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to St. JohnAll: Glory to You Lord Christ.John 15:1-8Jesus said to his disciples, ”I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing. Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.”All: Praise to You Lord Christ. The Sermon The Rev. Dr. Chip GravesThe Nicene Creed BCP 358We believe in one God,the Father, the Almighty,maker of heaven and earth,of all that is, seen and unseen.We believe in one Lord,Jesus Christ, the only Son of God,eternally begotten of the Father,God from God, Light from Light,true God from true God,begotten, not made,of one Being with the Father.Through him all things were made.For us and for our salvationhe came down from heaven:by the power of the Holy Spirithe became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,and was made man.For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;he suffered death and was buried.On the third day he rose againin accordance with the Scriptures;he ascended into heavenand is seated at the right hand of the Father.He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,and his kingdom will have no end.We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,who proceeds from the Father and the Son.With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.He has spoken through the Prophets.We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.We look for the resurrection of the dead,and the life of the world to come. AmenThe Prayers of the People Form III BCP 387The Leader and People pray responsivelyFather, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;That we all may be one.Grant that every member of the Church may truly andhumbly serve you;That your Name may be glorified by all people.We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons;That they may be faithful ministers of your Word andSacraments.We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nationsof the world;That there may be justice and peace on the earth.Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;That our works may find favor in your sight.Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble;That they may be delivered from their distress.Give to the departed eternal rest.Let light perpetual shine upon them.We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.gatLet us pray for our own needs and those of others.The Peace Offertory Anthem#793 here, O Lord, your servants gather Abigail Fischer 1 Here, O Lord, your servants gather,hand we link with hand;looking toward our Savior's cross,joined in love we stand.As we seek the realm of God,we unite to pray:Jesus, Savior, guide our stepsfor you are the way.2 Many are the tongues we speak,scattered are the lands;yet our hearts are one in God,one in love's demands.E'en in darkness hope appears,calling age and youth;Jesus, Teacher, swell with us,for you are the truth.3 Nature's secrets open wide,changes never cease;where, O where, can weary soulsfind the source of peace?Unto all those sore distressed,torn by endless strife,Jesus, Healer, bring your balm,for you are the life.4 Grant, O God, an age renewed,filled with deathless love;help us as we work and pray.Send us from abovetruth and courage, faith and powerneeded in our strife:Jesus, Master, be our way,be our truth our life.THE HOLY COMMUNIONEucharistic Prayer D Page 373 BCPCelebrant: The lord be with youPeople: And also with you.Celebrant: Lift up your hearts.People: We lift them up to the Lord.Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.People: It is right to give him thanks and praise. Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceedsIt is truly right to, Father, and to give you thanks;for you alone are God, living and true, dwelling in lightinaccessible from before time and for ever.Fountain of life and source of all goodness, you made allthings and fill them with your blessing; you created them torejoice in the splendor of your radiance.Countless throngs of angels stand before you to serve younight and day; and, beholding the glory of your presence,they offer you unceasing praise. Joining with them, andgiving voice to every creature under heaven, we acclaim you,and glorify your Name, as we sing (say),Celebrant and PeopleHoly, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might,heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.The people stand or kneel.Then the Celebrant continuesWe acclaim you, holy Lord, glorious in power. Your mightyworks reveal your wisdom and love. You formed us in yourown image, giving the whole world into our care, so that, inobedience to you, our Creator, we might rule and serve allyour creatures. When our disobedience took us far from you,you did not abandon us to the power of death. In your mercyyou came to our help, so that in seeking you we might findyou. 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 oftime you sent your only Son to be our Savior. Incarnate bythe Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, he lived as one ofus, yet without sin. To the poor he proclaimed the good newsof salvation; to prisoners, freedom; to the sorrowful, joy. Tofulfill your purpose he gave himself up to death; and, risingfrom the grave, destroyed death, and made the wholecreation new.And, that we might live no longer for ourselves, but for himwho died and rose for us, he sent the Holy Spirit, his ownfirst gift for those who believe, to complete his work inthe world, and to bring to fulfillment the sanctification of all.At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it,or lay a hand upon it, and at the words concerning the cup, to hold orplace a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to beconsecrated.When the hour had come for him to be glorified by you, hisheavenly Father, having loved his own who were in theworld, he loved them to the end; at supper with them he tookbread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, andgave 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 giventhanks, he gave it to them, and said, "Drink this, all of you:This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for youand for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drinkit, 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 your righthand, awaiting his coming in glory; and offering to you, fromthe gifts you have given us, this bread and this cup, we praiseyou and we bless you.Celebrant and PeopleWe praise you, we bless you,we give thanks to you,and we pray to you, Lord our God.The Celebrant continuesLord, we pray that in your goodness and mercy your HolySpirit may descend upon us, and upon these gifts, sanctifyingthem and showing them to be holy gifts for your holy people,the bread of life and the cup of salvation, the Body and Bloodof your Son Jesus Christ.Grant that all who share this bread and cup may become onebody and one spirit, a living sacrifice in Christ, to the praiseof your Name.Remember, Lord, your one holy catholic and apostolicChurch, redeemed by the blood of your Christ. Reveal itsunity, 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, andthose whose faith is known to you alone; bring them intothe place of eternal joy and light.And grant that we may find our inheritance with [the BlessedVirgin Mary, with patriarchs, prophets, apostles, and martyrs,]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 andglory are yours, Almighty God and Father, in the unity of theHoly Spirit, for ever and ever. AMEN.And now, as our SaviorChrist has taught us,we are bold to say,has taught us,we now pray,The Lord’s PrayerOur Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy Name,thy kingdom come,thy will be done,on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our trespasses,as we forgive thosewho trespass against us.And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil.For thine is the kingdom,and the power, and the glory,for ever and ever. Amen.Sanctus and Beneditus Calvin Hampton Abigail FischerHoly, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.At the Breaking of the BreadAlleluia, Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.Therefore let us keep the feast, munion Hymn #188 Love’s redeeming work is done Abigail Fischer1 Love's redeeming work is done;fought the fight, the battle won:lo, our Sun's eclipse is o'er,lo, he sets in blood no more.2 Vain the stone, the watch, the seal;Christ has burst the gates of hell;death in vain forbids his rise;Christ has opened paradise.3 Lives again our glorious King;where, O death, is now thy sting?dying once, he all doth save;where thy victory, O grave?4 Soar we now where Christ has led,following our exalted Head;made like him, like him we rise;ours the cross, the grave, the skies.The Post Communion Prayer BCP 365Let Us PrayEternal God, heavenly Father,you have graciously accepted us as living membersof your Son our Savior Jesus Christ,and you have fed us with spiritual foodin the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.Send us now into the world in peace,and grant us strength and courageto love and serve youwith gladness and singleness of heart;through Christ our Lord. Amen.Blessing May Christ, the Son of God, be manifest in you, that your lives may be a light to the world; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always.??Amen.Hymn: #379 God is Love; let heaven adore him Abigail Fischer1 God is Love: let heav'n adore him;God is Love: let earth rejoice;let creation sing before him,and exalt him with one voice.He who laid the earth's foundation,he who spread the heav'ns above,he who breathes through all creation,he is Love, eternal Love.2 God is Love: and he enfoldethall the world in one embrace;with unfailing grasp he holdethevery child of every race.And when human hearts are breakingunder sorrow's iron rod,then they find that selfsame achingdeep within the heart of God.3 God is Love: and though with blindnesssin afflicts the souls of all,God's eternal loving-kindnessholds and guides us when we fall.Sin and death and hell shall nevero'er us final triumph gain;God is Love, so Love for evero'er the universe must reign.DismissalPostlude Prelude and Fugue in g minor BuxtehudeCelebrant & Preacher – The Rev. Dr. Chip Graves, Rector Organist & Choir Director - Peter RobertsSoloist –Abigail FischerIf you are visiting with us for the first time, we welcome you to Grace Church! Our liturgy is found in the Book of Common Prayer. Our communion is open to all baptized Christians. Please take the time to fill out one of our visitor cards which the ushers have available. Your presence is a blessing to us; may our worship together be a blessing to you. Grace Church Prayer List: We hold the following people in prayer: Lee Aldrich, Bernice Burton, Oscar Bunche, The Family of Charles & Barbara Wiggins, Carole Carter, Cynthia Cole, Caroline Bordes, Family of William J. Davis, Jean Beyer(Fr. Chip’s Father-In-Law), Kimberly Corelli, Darlene and Johnny Peoples, Inez Dale, Bill Dunphy, Cathy Dunphy, Cecile Fray, Corselli Family, Delaney Family, Sandra Esannason, Cindy Etheridge, Laura Fields, Laurie Noone, Sid Fromm, Leigh Burton, Lydia Green, Michael Nissman, Sylvia Howard, Jackie Jansky, Evgeniy Kaufman, Nellie King, Manoris Long, Donna Louis, Paxton Louis, Dorothy Lynch, Janice Moore, Kimmie Noone, Nicholas Furmoso (age 7), Selena Perry, Gladstone Reid, Leroy Reid, Uriel Reid, Al Sargent, Esteban Silvera, Sonia P. Smith, Norman Stanton, Susan Stanton, Dominick Vita, Natasha Vodyanitskaya, Ray Williams, Giovanna Romeo (Late Mother of Maria Romeo, Grace Church Bookkeeper) Cedar Manor, Ossining: Robert AuldServing in the Armed Forces: Kenny Duffy, Denny J. Edmondson, Christopher P. Halstead, David Packer, Sgt. Christopher Vigliotti, Gunnery Sgt. Les YearwoodBirthdays – May1st Robert Auld3rd Keith D. Graves4th Arlene Robert Grant5th Viktoria O'Hanlon6th Norene Bueti6th Dr. Barbra McCune7th Brianna Parkinson 11th Helena Aldrich13th Zoey Brown13th Patricia Hosten14th Sharon Revan-Salmon14th Brian Owens14th Owen Larson16th Nellie A. King16th Oscar Bunche17th Kayla Marie Graves19th Robert W. Allen21th Carole Lashley22th Carolyn Rogers24th Kendal Mangum25th Shane Daughtry26th Tahra Grant27th James Brown29th Audrey A. Taylor30th Hillary FlemingWeddings - May5/1Lloyd & Janine Daughtry5/5Ronak & Augustina Kumar5/9Paxton & Donna Louis5/27Melanie Jackson & Marc Walters5/31Valentine Parkinson & Margaret Broomfield230695517335514014Readers 8:00 AM - Brinda Bradley – 1st Reading & The Psalm, Stuart Madden 2nd Reading & The Prayers of the People10:00 A.M. – Lisa Daley 1st Reading & the Psalm, Carlos Mu?oz 2nd Reading & the Prayers of the PeopleHow to Pledge to Grace/La Gracia 2020-2021The church is flexible in receiving your generosity during this challenging period of time. Blessings.Option 1: The standard way of staying current with your pledge still applies.Feel free to put a check in the mail and send it to the address below (Attention: Office Administrator). Bundling for a few weeks is fine.Grace/La Gracia Episcopal Church33 Church Street - 2nd FloorWhite Plains NY 10601.Option 2: There is a secure drop box on the red door at the front of Grace. The box will be checked regularly for financial contributions, including cash (which will be recorded). Kindly put your donation in an envelope with your contact info written clearly.Option 3: Visit us on the web to donate electronically. Look for the “Pledging” tab across the top and click on it. Then, you’ll see a yellow "Donate" button; clicking on that will take you to the site for electronic giving. You may use a credit card or with a PayPal account. 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Send submissions at any time through May 16th to:?marygene57@You are cordially invitedto be our guest at theThirty-Ninth AnnualWestchester County LeadershipVirtual?Prayer BreakfastWith County Executive, The Honorable George LatimerFriday, May 7, 20217:30–8:30 a.m.Honoring ourNational Day of PrayerOur program begins promptly at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 8:30 a.m.?It promises to be a time of reflection and inspiration.We will also be streaming live on YouTube. HYPERLINK "" REGISTER TO BE SENT VIEWING LINK center016016 ................
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