Sunday 22 November 2020
Christ The King
Last Sunday after Pentecost
The Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Psalm 100
Ephesians 1:15-23
Matthew 25:31-46
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In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.
For all people in their daily life and work;
For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.
For this community, the nation, and the world;
For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
For the just and proper use of your creation;
For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;
For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.
For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
For Michael, our Presiding Bishop; and Mark, our Diocesan Bishop; and for all bishops and other ministers;
For all who serve God in his Church.
For all who have requested our prayers, especially Christine; Norm; Tom; Connie; Amy; Bob; Stephanie; Teeter and Twila; Barb and Jake; Rick; Aimee and David; the Hunter family; Mary; Bill; Rita; Mabel; Tammy and Mark; Marilyn; Mark; Jean; Daron; Irene; Susan and Gabe; Wayne; Sophia; Chad; The Rodriguez Family; Perry; Bill; Shirley; Betty and Clarence; Carry and Reedus; Dorothy and Tommy; Bonnie and Ger; Francine and Tom; Mark; Charles; Jackie; Scottlyn; Steve; Charlene; Ivan; Jennie; Pidge; Susan; Chris; Betty; Drew; Sue; Joseph; Kate and family; Delores; Julie; Mair; Kathleen; Walter.
For all who have died. May God comfort all those who are grieving.
For people who are isolated and alone. For people living with mental illness. For people who struggle with addictions, especially the members of recovery groups who meet at Grace. For people experiencing domestic violence. For people living in war-ravaged areas. For families and friends of all who have been killed by gun violence in our state and in our country. For those who are ill with the corona-virus and for their families. For healthcare workers and first responders. For our elected leaders and leaders of all nations. For people serving in the military of this and every nation, especially Christopher, Sam, Adam, and Jake. For peacekeepers and all who are working for justice.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Church of Bermuda (Extra-Provincial to the Archbishop of Canterbury)The Rt Rev'd Nicholas Dill – Bishop of Bermuda. And in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for St. Patrick’s Church, Somerset; The Rev. Chris Brannock, Priest-in-Charge
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The Season of Advent begins Sunday, 29 November. Mother Sherilyn is looking for volunteers to be worship ministers and sign up for time slots to pre-record lessons, prayers, and wreath lighting. EVERYONE is welcome to participate.
All pre-recording will be done in the Church on Saturday 21 November beginning at 10am. Only one participant/family will be in the Church at a time with Mother Sherilyn. Mother Sherilyn will sanitize the Church between participant/family. Masks and social distancing required for the safety of all involved. Volunteers waiting their turn are to park in the lot facing the Church and Mother Sherilyn will call each in at their appointed time. Each recording of the ministry should last no longer than 15 minutes.
If you are interested, please call Kellis to schedule a time-slot and chose your ministry.
If you have any questions, contact Mother Sherilyn.
Ministries:
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Don't forget to mail in your Pledges and your Regular Support!!!!
Bills are still coming in, even tho people are not.
Please help Grace financially by staying current in your Offerings.
Please mail to: Grace Episcopal Church
PO Box 6590
Florence, KY 41022-6590.
THANK YOU to those who have sent and continue to send Offerings
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Our Outreach Programs, (location), Need
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NOT!!!!! Happening This Week at Grace:
MONDAY: 6a AA - Upon Awakening (PH)
TUESDAY: 6:30p Al-Anon - Steppin’ Out (PH)
WEDNESDAY: 6a AA - Upon Awakening (PH)
THURSDAY: 5:30p Stephen’s Dance Studio (PH & UC)
FRIDAY: 6a AA - On Awakening (PH)
6:30p AA - new group! (UC)
7p AA - By The Grace (PH)
SATURDAY: 7:30a AA - Eye Opener (PH)
(PH) = Parish Hall (UC) = Undercroft (N) = Nave
CHURCH IS CLOSED TO ALL MEETINGS, GATHERINGS, ASSEMBLIES!!!
ONCE THE BISHOP OF LEXINGTON HAS DECLARED GRACE OPEN...THESE GATHERINGS CAN RESUME. Keep checking here and our Facebook page for notification.
There are spots open for sponsoring the Sanctuary Candle in memory, in honor, or in commemoration of whatever or whomever you wish. The candle burns to indicate the presence of Christ in the consecrated bread and wine in the tabernacle. The Sanctuary Candle continues to shine during this Covid-tide.
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The Catechist’s Corner
The Sacraments
Q. What are the sacraments?
A. The sacraments are outward and visible signs of inward and spiritual grace, given by Christ as sure and certain means by which we receive that grace.
Q. What is grace?
A. Grace is God’s favor towards us, unearned and undeserved; by grace God forgives our sins, enlightens our minds, stirs our hearts, and strengthens our wills.
Q. What are the two great sacraments of the Gospel?
A. The two great sacraments given by Christ to his Church are Holy Baptism and the Holy Eucharist. (Pp 857-8, BCP)
Christ The King
Last Sunday after Pentecost
The Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Psalm 100
Ephesians 1:15-23
Matthew 25:31-46
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.
For all people in their daily life and work;
For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.
For this community, the nation, and the world;
For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
For the just and proper use of your creation;
For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;
For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.
For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
For Michael, our Presiding Bishop; and Mark, our Diocesan Bishop; and for all bishops and other ministers;
For all who serve God in his Church.
For all who have requested our prayers, especially Christine; Norm; Tom; Connie; Amy; Bob; Stephanie; Teeter and Twila; Barb and Jake; Rick; Aimee and David; the Hunter family; Mary; Bill; Rita; Mabel; Tammy and Mark; Marilyn; Mark; Jean; Daron; Irene; Susan and Gabe; Wayne; Sophia; Chad; The Rodriguez Family; Perry; Bill; Shirley; Betty and Clarence; Carry and Reedus; Dorothy and Tommy; Bonnie and Ger; Francine and Tom; Mark; Charles; Jackie; Scottlyn; Steve; Charlene; Ivan; Jennie; Pidge; Susan; Chris; Betty; Drew; Sue; Joseph; Kate and family; Delores; Julie; Mair; Kathleen; Walter.
For all who have died. May God comfort all those who are grieving.
For people who are isolated and alone. For people living with mental illness. For people who struggle with addictions, especially the members of recovery groups who meet at Grace. For people experiencing domestic violence. For people living in war-ravaged areas. For families and friends of all who have been killed by gun violence in our state and in our country. For those who are ill with the corona-virus and for their families. For healthcare workers and first responders. For our elected leaders and leaders of all nations. For people serving in the military of this and every nation, especially Christopher, Sam, Adam, and Jake. For peacekeepers and all who are working for justice.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Church of Bermuda (Extra-Provincial to the Archbishop of Canterbury)The Rt Rev'd Nicholas Dill – Bishop of Bermuda. And in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for St. Patrick’s Church, Somerset; The Rev. Chris Brannock, Priest-in-Charge
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The Season of Advent begins Sunday, 29 November. Mother Sherilyn is looking for volunteers to be worship ministers and sign up for time slots to pre-record lessons, prayers, and wreath lighting. EVERYONE is welcome to participate.
All pre-recording will be done in the Church on Saturday 21 November beginning at 10am. Only one participant/family will be in the Church at a time with Mother Sherilyn. Mother Sherilyn will sanitize the Church between participant/family. Masks and social distancing required for the safety of all involved. Volunteers waiting their turn are to park in the lot facing the Church and Mother Sherilyn will call each in at their appointed time. Each recording of the ministry should last no longer than 15 minutes.
If you are interested, please call Kellis to schedule a time-slot and chose your ministry.
If you have any questions, contact Mother Sherilyn.
Ministries:
- Lighting the Advent Wreath
- Intercessors
- Readers
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Don't forget to mail in your Pledges and your Regular Support!!!!
Bills are still coming in, even tho people are not.
Please help Grace financially by staying current in your Offerings.
Please mail to: Grace Episcopal Church
PO Box 6590
Florence, KY 41022-6590.
THANK YOU to those who have sent and continue to send Offerings
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Our Outreach Programs, (location), Need
- St. Paul’s Food Barrel, (Narthex): personal hygiene products.
- Naked Babies, (Narthex) New receiving blankets, onsies, and pajamas.
- Race Track (Rogue’s Gallery), under garments (men's and women's - size medium), white socks, and work gloves.
- Weekend Back Packs, (Parish Hall), individual servings of food.
- PiN Ministry (1st Sunday Plate Offering): $ for sandwich meat
- Priest’s Discretionary (3rd Sunday Plate Offering).
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NOT!!!!! Happening This Week at Grace:
MONDAY: 6a AA - Upon Awakening (PH)
TUESDAY: 6:30p Al-Anon - Steppin’ Out (PH)
WEDNESDAY: 6a AA - Upon Awakening (PH)
THURSDAY: 5:30p Stephen’s Dance Studio (PH & UC)
FRIDAY: 6a AA - On Awakening (PH)
6:30p AA - new group! (UC)
7p AA - By The Grace (PH)
SATURDAY: 7:30a AA - Eye Opener (PH)
(PH) = Parish Hall (UC) = Undercroft (N) = Nave
CHURCH IS CLOSED TO ALL MEETINGS, GATHERINGS, ASSEMBLIES!!!
ONCE THE BISHOP OF LEXINGTON HAS DECLARED GRACE OPEN...THESE GATHERINGS CAN RESUME. Keep checking here and our Facebook page for notification.
There are spots open for sponsoring the Sanctuary Candle in memory, in honor, or in commemoration of whatever or whomever you wish. The candle burns to indicate the presence of Christ in the consecrated bread and wine in the tabernacle. The Sanctuary Candle continues to shine during this Covid-tide.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The Catechist’s Corner
The Sacraments
Q. What are the sacraments?
A. The sacraments are outward and visible signs of inward and spiritual grace, given by Christ as sure and certain means by which we receive that grace.
Q. What is grace?
A. Grace is God’s favor towards us, unearned and undeserved; by grace God forgives our sins, enlightens our minds, stirs our hearts, and strengthens our wills.
Q. What are the two great sacraments of the Gospel?
A. The two great sacraments given by Christ to his Church are Holy Baptism and the Holy Eucharist. (Pp 857-8, BCP)
