Sunday 20 September2020
The Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost,
Proper 20
Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Exodus 16:2-15
Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45
Philippians 1:21-30
Matthew 20:1-16
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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 Bishop, and for all bishops and other ministers;
For all who serve God in his Church.
For all who have requested our prayers, especially The Hunter Family, Teeter & Twila, Barb & Jake, Delores, Marilyn, Mary, Bill, Jean, Daron, Rita and Tommy, 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, Stephanie, Mark, Charles, Scottlyn, Ivan, Steve, Jennie, Mable, Pidge, Susan, Chris, Betty,
Mark & Tammy, Kate & family, Drew, Sue, Joseph, Delores, Julie, Mair, Kathleen, Walter.
Grace's Soldiers: Christopher, Sam, Adam, and Jake.
For all who have died, especially: Bertha Hunter. May God comfort The Hunter Family and all those who are grieving.
For school board leaders, teachers, staff, students, and families as they prepare for fall learning. For all people as we explore our racial biases and repent of the racism that ensnares us. 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 Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan
The Most Rev'd Justin Badi Arama – Bishop of Juba and Archbishop of the Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan. In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for The Order of Bishops: The Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Mark Van Koevering, Bishop of Lexington.
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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)
The Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost,
Proper 20
Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Exodus 16:2-15
Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45
Philippians 1:21-30
Matthew 20:1-16
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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 Bishop, and for all bishops and other ministers;
For all who serve God in his Church.
For all who have requested our prayers, especially The Hunter Family, Teeter & Twila, Barb & Jake, Delores, Marilyn, Mary, Bill, Jean, Daron, Rita and Tommy, 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, Stephanie, Mark, Charles, Scottlyn, Ivan, Steve, Jennie, Mable, Pidge, Susan, Chris, Betty,
Mark & Tammy, Kate & family, Drew, Sue, Joseph, Delores, Julie, Mair, Kathleen, Walter.
Grace's Soldiers: Christopher, Sam, Adam, and Jake.
For all who have died, especially: Bertha Hunter. May God comfort The Hunter Family and all those who are grieving.
For school board leaders, teachers, staff, students, and families as they prepare for fall learning. For all people as we explore our racial biases and repent of the racism that ensnares us. 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 Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan
The Most Rev'd Justin Badi Arama – Bishop of Juba and Archbishop of the Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan. In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for The Order of Bishops: The Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Mark Van Koevering, Bishop of Lexington.
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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.
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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)
