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Grace Episcopal Church
Alexandria, Virginia
The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Choral Eucharist, Rite II
October 10, 2021 – 10:30 AM
WELCOME TO GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
We are pleased to welcome you to Grace Church. If you are joining us for the first time, please send us a message
at welcome@gracealex.org, so we can get to know you. We can also add you to our mailing list by request.
Masks are required at all times in our building. Please see our website at www.gracealex.org for our full Covid
Mitigation Guidelines.
We’re glad to have you join with us in worshipping God in the beauty of holiness, something which is central to
our identity at Grace. We hope you will join with us in sharing the love of God with this world that needs
healing.
Our Mission Statement
We are a center for worship and fellowship; a school for discipleship and stewardship;
and a community for healing and outreach.
Nursery Hours on Sunday Morning
Our clean and caring Nursery is open 8:45 A.M – Noon for families attending Sunday Morning Services.
Contacting Grace
Please feel free to contact our staff. Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am – 3 pm.
(Clergy are out of the office on Mondays.)
Giving to Grace
Electronic Giving is available at Grace Church through the Tithe.ly system: https://tithe.ly/give?c=158826
Assistive Listening Devices Available for Worship in the Nave
Please see an usher if you would like to use one during worship today.
Staff
Santana Alvarado The Rev. Nina Bacas
Communications Specialist (part-time) Interim Associate Rector
communications.specialist@gracealex.org nina.bacas@gracealex.org
Betsy Bamford Thomas Conroy
Savannah Hall Interim Music Director
Nursery Workers (part-time) tconroy@vts.edu
Patti Culbreth Mary Cyrus
Head of Grace Episcopal School Interim Financial Administrator
pculbreth@graceschoolalex.org financial.admin@gracealex.org
Paul Evans Kevin Hamilton
Seminarian Director of Operations
pevans@vts.edu kevin.hamilton@gracealex.org
Pedro Hernández Amorita Quintillana
Sexton (part-time) Sexton (part-time)
Ben Strohl The Rev. Anne Michele Turner
Facilites Manager (part-time) Rector
rector@gracealex.org
IN NEED OF PASTORAL CARE?
Clergy and staff are available for pastoral care. We are always here if you need us. Please call the church
office at (703) 549-1980 or send an email to Mtr. Anne Turner, rector@gracealex.org, if you’re ill or need
pastoral care. For emergencies after hours, please call the After-hours Emergency Number: (571) 308-
3219.
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THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
CHORAL EUCHARIST, RITE II
Children ages 3 (toilet-trained) to 7 are invited to begin worship on the playground at Children’s Chapel.
Please keep your mask on for the duration of the liturgy, with the exception of receiving communion.
VOLUNTARY: Duo from Suite Du Deuxième Ton Louis-Nicolas Clérambault (1676 - 1749)
All stand and sing the hymn.
WLP 753 When from bondage we are summoned
(Hymn spans pages 3 & 4)
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THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
THE OPENING ACCLAMATION
THE COLLECT FOR PURITY
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are
hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may
perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Gloria in excelsis Powell, Hymnal S-280
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THE COLLECT OF THE DAY
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be
given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The people are seated.
THE FIRST LESSON Job 23:1-9, 16-17
Lector A Reading from the Book of Job.
Job said: “Today also my complaint is bitter; his hand is heavy despite my groaning. Oh, that I
knew where I might find him, that I might come even to his dwelling! I would lay my case
before him, and fill my mouth with arguments. I would learn what he would answer me, and
understand what he would say to me. Would he contend with me in the greatness of his
power? No; but he would give heed to me. There an upright person could reason with him,
and I should be acquitted forever by my judge. “If I go forward, he is not there; or backward, I
cannot perceive him; on the left he hides, and I cannot behold him; I turn to the right, but I
cannot see him. God has made my heart faint; the Almighty has terrified me; If only I could
vanish in darkness, and thick darkness would cover my face!”
Lector The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
All sing the psalm.
PSALM 22:1-15 Deus, Deus meus
1 My God, my God, why have you for- | sa-ken | me?
and are so far from my cry and from the | words of | my dis- | tress?
2 O my God, I cry in the daytime, but you | do not | answer;
by night as well, | but I | find no | rest.
3 Yet you are the | Holy | One,
enthroned upon the | praises of | Is-ra- | el.
4 Our forefathers put their | trust in | you;
they trusted, and | you de- |li-vered |them.
5 They cried out to you and | were de- | livered;
they trusted in you and | were not | put to | shame.
6 But as for me, I am a | worm and no | man,
scorned by all and de- | spis-ed | by the | people.
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7 All who see me | laugh me to | scorn;
they curl their lips and | wag their | heads, | saying,
8 "He trusted in the Lord; let him de- |li- ver | him;
let him rescue him, if | he de- |lights in | him."
9 Yet you are he who took me | out of the | womb,
and kept me safe up- | on my | mother's | breast.
10 I have been entrusted to you ever | since I was | born;
you were my God when I was still | in my | mother's | womb.
11 Be not far from me, for | trouble is | near,
and | there is | none to | help.
12 Many young bulls en- | circle | me;
strong bulls of | Bashan | surround | me.
13 They open wide their | jaws at | me,
like a ravening | and a | roaring | lion.
14 I am poured out like water; all my bones are | out of | joint;
my heart within my | breast is | melting | wax.
†15 My mouth is dried out like a pot-sherd; my tongue sticks to the roof | of
my | mouth;
and you have laid me | in the | dust of the | grave.
THE SECOND LESSON Hebrews 4:12-16
Lector A Reading from the Book of Hebrews.
The word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it
divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of
the heart. And before him no creature is hidden, but all are naked and laid bare to the eyes of
the one to whom we must render an account.
Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of
God, let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to
sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we
are, yet without sin. Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we
may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Lector The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
The people stand and sing the hymn.
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HYMN 372 Praise to the living God 8
THE HOLY GOSPEL Mark 10:17-31
Priest The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
As Jesus was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, “Good
Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No
one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder; You shall not
commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not bear false witness; You shall not defraud;
Honor your father and mother.’” He said to him, “Teacher, I have kept all these since my youth.”
Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, “You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the
money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” When he heard
this, he was shocked and went away grieving, for he had many possessions.
Then Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it will be for those who have wealth
to enter the kingdom of God!” And the disciples were perplexed at these words. But Jesus said to
them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go
through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” They
were greatly astounded and said to one another, “Then who can be saved?” Jesus looked at them
and said, “For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible.”
Peter began to say to him, “Look, we have left everything and followed you.” Jesus said, “Truly I
tell you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or
fields, for my sake and for the sake of the good news, who will not receive a hundredfold now in
this age—houses, brothers and sisters, mothers and children, and fields with persecutions—and in
the age to come eternal life. But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.”
Priest The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The people are seated.
THE SERMON Paul Evans
Silence is kept, then the people stand.
THE NICENE CREED BCP, p. 358
We 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 salvation he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit he 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 again in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven and 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.
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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. Amen.
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Form V; BCP, p. 389
In peace, let us pray to the Lord, saying, “Lord, have mercy”
For the holy Church of God, that it may be filled with truth and love, and be found without fault
at the day of your coming, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For Michael Curry, our Presiding Bishop, for Susan Ellyn Goff, Jennifer Brooke-Davidson and
Porter Taylor, our Bishops, for all bishops and other ministers, and for all the holy people of God,
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For all who fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that our divisions may cease, and that all
may be one as you and the Father are one, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For the mission of the Church, that in faithful witness it may preach the Gospel to the ends of the
earth, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For the peace of the world, that a spirit of respect and forbearance may grow among nations and
peoples, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For those in positions of public trust that they may serve justice, and promote the dignity and
freedom of every person, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer; for refugees, prisoners, and all who are
in danger; that they may be relieved and protected, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For this congregation for those who are present, and for those who are absent, that we may be
delivered from hardness of heart, and show forth your glory in all that we do, we pray to you, O
Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For all who have commended themselves to our prayers; for our families, friends, and neighbors;
that being freed from anxiety, they may live in joy, peace, and health, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For all who have died in the communion of your Church, and those whose faith is known to you
alone, that, with all the saints, they may have rest in that place where there is no pain or grief, but
life eternal, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
10Rejoicing in the fellowship of the ever-blessed Virgin Mary, and all the saints, let us commend
ourselves, and one another, and all our life to Christ our God.
To you, O Lord our God.
Silence is kept.
Celebrant For yours is the majesty, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; yours is the kingdom and
the power and the glory, now and for ever.
People Amen.
THE CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION BCP, p. 360
Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
The people kneel
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 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.
Celebrant 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 people stand.
THE PEACE
Celebrant The Peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE HOLY COMMUNION
THE OFFERTORY
We invite you to give to the work of the church electronically via Tithe.ly by scanning this QR code.
OFFERTORY ANTHEM My Eyes For Beauty Pine Herbert Howells
My eyes for beauty pine, my soul for Goddës grace;
No other care nor hope of mine, to heaven I turn my face.
One splendour thence is shed from all the stars above:
‘Tis named when God’s name is said, ‘Tis Love, ‘tis heavenly Love.
And every gentle heart that burns with true desire,
is lit from eyes that mirror part of that celestial fire.
11The people stand and sing. PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS HYMN 416 (stanza 1 & 6 only) For the beauty of the earth Lucerna Laudoniae 12
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING: EUCHARISTIC PRAYER A
The Celebrant continues.
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father
Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who on the first
day of the week overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to
us the way of everlasting life. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and
Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim
the glory of your Name:
Sanctus and Benedictus Hymnal S-128
13The people stand or kneel. Then the Celebrant continues.
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had
fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ,
your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to
reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.
He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a
perfect sacrifice for the whole world.
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ 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."
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Celebrant and People
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
The Celebrant continues.
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and
thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.
Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the
holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully
receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day
bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity
of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. Amen.
14And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
THE LORD’S PRAYER BCP, p. 364
Our 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 those who 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.
THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD
The Fraction Anthem Agnus Dei Hymnal S-165
THE INVITATION TO COMMUNION
Celebrant Behold what you are.
People May we become what we receive.
Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ
died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
At communion, gluten-free wafers are available by request.
15COMMUNION HYMN 314 Humbly I adore thee, Verity unseen 16
COMMUNION HYMN 685 Rock of ages, cleft for me
17THE POSTCOMMUNION PRAYER
Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your
Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of
his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and
courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our
Lord. Amen.
THE BLESSING
The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and
remain with you for ever. Amen.
All stand and sing the hymn.
CLOSING HYMN WLP 782 Gracious Spirit, give your servants
18THE DISMISSAL
Priest Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
VOLUNTARY Basse de Cromorne from Suite Du Deuxième Ton Louis-Nicolas Clérambault (1676 - 1749)
19Grace Episcopal Church
Alexandria, Virginia
ANNOUNCEMENTS AS OF OCTOBER 10, 2021
Please Note: Submission deadline for weekly announcements is Tuesday at 4 P.M. (announcements are published on
Friday afternoon). If submitted after this deadline, the announcement will be published the following week. Please
email announcements to announcements@gracealex.org. Limit to 50 words (or provide a 50-word summary).
Today’s flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God by…
Robert and Sarah Schultz in celebration of the life of “Aunt Debbie” Byrnes File;
Lorna Worley in memory of David Worley;
Bobby White In Memory of Paschal McCormack, his uncle, who
passed away in his 90th year in Dublin Ireland,
and Barbara Morris in thanksgiving for Cora, her rescue cat.
WORSHIP @ GRACE
HOME COMMUNION AVAILABLE
Home Communion is available for parishioners who desire this service for
delivery by Grace Church Eucharistic Visitors every Sunday. Home
Communion will be in one form, Bread only. To request Home
Communion, Grace Church parishioners are asked to contact the Grace
Church Parish Office by telephone at 703-549-1980 by no later than 12:00
PM on the Wednesday prior to the Sunday on which they would like to
receive Home Communion.
EVENING PRAYER, WEDNESDAYS AT 5:30 PM VIA ZOOM
Please join us for a few moments of prayer, canticles, and readings, using the Book
of Common Prayer. Enjoy the chance to see and speak to one another without
masks! The link is the same as for the Grace Church Coffee Hour and will be sent
each Wednesday. Call Lucy-Lee Reed at 703-842-3121 if you would like a turn as
Officiant.
CONNECT @ GRACE
A MORNING ON THE FARM FOR ALL AGES; SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16TH 9 AM – NOON!
Let's enjoy a morning in the country while we pick vegetables at JK Community Farm! This farm in
Purcellville is 150 acres devoted to growing organic food for people who are experiencing food insecurity.
The farm achieves their mission through volunteers like us! No experience needed, just willing hearts and
hands. Let's help others and then share some picnic time together. There is no cost for this event,
donations are welcome. Bring a lunch, drinks and a picnic blanket!
If you can come, register with Grace here: https://gracealex.breezechms.com/form/1be832
And with JK Community Farm here (volunteer waiver):
https://jkcommunityfarm.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/jkcommunityfarm/event.jsp?event=288&
Questions? Contact Mother Nina at nina.bacas@gmail.com.
JK Community Farm is located at 35516 Paxson Road, Purcellville VA.
20TRUNK OR TREAT- SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24TH, 4 – 5:30 P.M.
On Sunday, October 24th join us in the parking lot from 4 – 5:30 p.m.
for our Trunk or Treat event for families! This is a safe, fun event for
families to gather and fellowship. We need volunteers willing to bring
their decorated cars and candy for the children (masks and Covid 19
safety protocols in place). The good news, if you have left over candy,
you can use it for Halloween giveaways! We also need volunteers for
small activities. To volunteer to participate with your vehicle and/or to
help with other activities/set up, visit our Sign Up Genius event at
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DAEAD2CA2F9C07-trunk.
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Our "Keep it simple and safe outside" fellowship time after Sunday morning services is happening now,
with beverages and occasional snacks outside.
La Garcia is meeting in the St. Francis Garden by the parking lot entrance after the 8:45 service.
After the 10:30 service parishioners meet in the amphitheater.
Our very small group of Fellowship volunteers would love to have new members as we eventually can do
more inside. Requirements are simple and few: enjoy people, love to eat, handy in the kitchen, willing to
set up/clean up, help with occasional reception (small or parish wide), help with one task or many. Please
pick your niche and join us! Contact: Lynn -- Lynn.rohrs@gracealex.org or Tracy --
Tracy.enger@gracealex.org.
GIVE @ GRACE
WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE
Once again this year, Grace Episcopal Church will be partnering with St. Rita Catholic Church to sponsor
a community winter clothing drive. As you put aside your winter clothing to get your closet ready for
spring and summer, please keep the clothing drive in mind. For the next three Sundays in October
(October 10, 17, and 24), we’ll be collecting clean, gently worn clothing for distribution on Saturday,
October 30. Please drop off clothing in the entrance area near the parking lot on Sunday mornings. If you
are interested in volunteering to help with the clothing drive, please contact kemp.williams@gracealex.org
for more information.
BUY A PUMPKIN AND HELP OTHERS
The annual Pumpkin Patch at Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill (corner of Seminary Road and Quaker Lane)
will continue through the month of October. Sale proceeds fund Immanuel's Outreach support for such
ministries as ALIVE, the Christ Church Refugee Ministry and the Lazarus Ministry. In addition to
pumpkins, you can also buy yummy soups and baked goods, as well as handicrafts. The Patch is open
from Noon to 6 P.M. on weekdays and from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. on weekends.
ALTAR FLOWER DEDICATIONS
Would you like to dedicate the altar flowers to the memory of a loved
one or in celebration of a life event? If so, please support this ministry
by signing up in the Breeze system using the Flower Dedication form
and we’ll be sure to add your dedication in with the weekly prayers and
news. The cost of providing altar flowers is $40 (and $50 on Christmas
and Easter). Fill out a Flower Dedication Form!
21JOIN OUR LIVESTREAM CREW – THE ST. ISIDORE GUILD
We are recruiting for camera and director trainees for the St. Isidore
Guild. Each service has a director, camera operator and up to two
observers who are learning the ropes! After an observation, you can
sign up to “take the wheel” and help make our livestream happen as a
camera operator. When you are ready, directing is next!
Interested? Sign up at the link below for an observation!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4CADAD2CA31-grace1
There is more info at the link and if you have questions, contact Jay Legere (jay.legere@gracealex.org) or
Eleanor Reed (eleanor.reed@gracealex.org).
GRACE-FULL GOOD NEWS AT THE FOOD PANTRY!
GCFP was recently awarded a grant from the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) – a long-time resource for
the pantry's non-perishable food supplies. The grant is in recognition of the Outreach work GCFP does
for our Chirilagua neighbors in need and will be used to purchase foods from CAFB to fill the 300+ bags
of food the GCFP hands out every week. The GCFP coordinators and volunteers thank the staff at CAFB
for their continued support!
FOOD PANTRY UPDATES
• Cleaning Supplies & Toiletries (Laundry
Pods, Liquid Dish Soap & Sponges, All-
Purpose Cleaner and 16 oz. size Bleach)
• Baby Diapers (Most needed sizes: 2-6. All
sizes will help)
• Recycle your Grocery Bags for Food Pantry
Distributions!
Brown paper grocery bags with or without
handles. Clean: No rips or tears please! Bring
to Grace Church parking lot entrance.
There's a need for Food Pantry
Volunteers! There are a lot of opportunities
for all ages (18 and up) and abilities! Visit
LotsaHelpingHands.com to
join: https://my.lotsahelpinghands.com/request/select-email/grace-episcopal-church
Thank You for contributing to the Grace Church Food Pantry! GCFP continues to serve over 300
families per week. We appreciate any support you can provide. If you would like to make a
donation online, please select the ‘Food Fund’ option. If you prefer to mail or drop off your check or cash
donation, reference the Food Fund or Food Pantry on your envelope and/or check memo line. Your help
and generosity is appreciated. Thank you!
Questions? Please contact Judy Willard: Judy.Willard@gracealex.org or Jen Pease:
Jennifer.Pease@gracealex.org.
22LEARN @ GRACE
NO ADULT FORUM TODAY, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10TH DUE TO THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Children and adults are welcome at an outdoor intergenerational event during the education period.
Adult Forum will resume on Sunday, October 17, with Dan Pattarini, a foreign service officer who
volunteered to assist process Afghan refugees in August, presenting on Afghan Refugees. The Adult
Forum schedule through December is available in the October Grace Notes.
YOUTH CONFIRMATION CLASS MEETS NEXT SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 9:30 A.M.
(Regular meetings at 9:30 a.m., First and Third Sundays of the Month through Lent, St. Matthew Room, Third Floor)
Next Sunday, October 17, the Confirmation Class will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the St. Matthew Room. The
group is facilitated by our Seminarian Paul Evans. We'll also discuss questions including What is Baptism?
What is Confirmation? What is Church? Questions? Contact Paul Evans. Bishop Jennifer Brooke-
Davidson will visit Grace Church at the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 16 to confirm youth participating
in this group. Questions? Contact Paul Evans at pevans@vts.edu.
EPISCOPAL QUESTIONS, EPISCOPAL ANSWERS FOR ADULTS MEETS TODAY 10/10, 9:30 AM
(Meeting at 9:30 a.m., Second and Fourth Sundays of the Month through Lent, St. Luke Room, Third Floor)
Whether you’re a lifelong Episcopalian, new to the faith, or if you’re seeking a new or deeper
understanding of what it means to be Christian in the Anglican tradition, you are most welcome to
participate in Episcopal Questions, Episcopal Answers at Grace Church. Following VTS Dean Ian
Markham’s easy-to-read book “Episcopal Questions, Episcopal Answers” this group for adults will meet on
the second and fourth Sundays of each month to discuss the questions and topics posed in the book, to
support each other as we wrestle with issues of faith, and for a time of prayer together. The group will be
convened by our Seminarian, Paul Evans, with support from Grace Church clergy and parishioners.
If you’re an adult and…. you wish to be baptized or confirmed. You were baptized in a different tradition
and wish to be received by Bishop Brooke-Davidson into the Episcopal Church. You’re seeking a refresher
on what it means to be an Episcopalian. Episcopal Questions, Episcopal Answers at Grace Church
welcomes you and your participation! Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson will visit Grace Church at the
Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 16 to baptize, confirm, or receive adults participating in this group.
There is no limit to the number of people who can participate in the course, but we do ask that you email
Paul at pevans@vts.edu to let us know of your intent or desire to participate.
DON’T FORGET!
HOLIDAY CLOSURE ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 11TH
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday. The office will reopen on Tuesday, October 12th.
SCAM ALERT
Area churches are frequent targets for attempted fraud, and Grace Church is no exception. No one from
Grace Church will ever email you directly asking for cash or gift cards. Please also be aware that
individuals have also been able to imitate our church name and phone number on caller ID. If you are
ever concerned about the validity of an email or a phone call, please contact the Parish Office.
23PRAYER @ GRACE
WE COME TOGETHER IN OUR LIFE OF PRAYER
We continue praying for all those in need of healing of mind, body, or spirit. We also pray for wisdom
and strength for our communities, our elected officials, and our leaders as they make difficult and
important decisions. As we join in common prayer this weekend, let us remember those who are in any
need or trouble. We pray for:
• Parishioners: Frank, Anne, Conway, Bette, Virginia, Kathryn, Barbara, Nancy, Susan, Bob,
Joseph, Bob, Michael, Lisa, Wendy, Anne, Lina, Yaneth, Juan, Elizabeth, Maria, Mario, Ismael,
Cristina, Tina, Suzi, Paul, Mike, Bill, Karla, and Mary.
• Parishioners and others in assisted living: Rose, Margaret, Alice, Nancy, Polly, Dorothy, Sally,
Clare.
• Family & friends: Michael, Patt & Stu, Anna, Julie, Chris & Eileen, Peter, Ed, Ted, Rachel,
Robert, John & Joanne, Wendy, Peter, Ellie, Ida, Sara, Johnny, Jordan, Sherry, George & Joy,
Joanna, David, Sandra, Michael, Beth, Sandy, Shannon, Roberta, Ian, Florian, Jim, and Dave.
• In the news: Haitian refugees who are in search of new homes.
• Those who have died: all those who have died from coronavirus and other illnesses; and all
those killed in acts of terror, violence, and war around the world.
• Those serving in the Armed Forces: LCDR Claire S. Eudy, USN; those in the Middle East; all
others at risk; and for healing for US troops wounded as casualties of war and their caregivers.
• Others who are overseas serving the Church or our nation or studying: Virginia Robinson;
Melissa & Edi Jurkovic with Elena, Ana, Mia & Olivia; Christopher & Marjorie Corlett;
Karen Coulson; Christopher & Melissa Reed; Ben Kong; Julie Mills Cizek.
• Diocese of Virginia Prayer Cycle: Members of parish vestries.
• Anglican Prayer Cycle: The Church of the Province of West Africa; The Diocese of Georgia
– The Episcopal Church; The Diocese of Gippsland – The Anglican Church of Australia; The
Diocese of Gitega – The Anglican Church of Burundi; The Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway –
The Scottish Episcopal Church; The Diocese of Gloucester – The Church of England; The
Diocese of Gogrial – The Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan.
Fill out a Prayer Request Form!
(Or, you can also write to prayers@gracealex.org)
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THOSE SERVING
Celebrant The Rev. Nina Bacas
Preacher Paul Evans
Lector Wendy Wilmer
Intercessor Teresa Preston
Lay Eucharistic Minister Kemp Williams
Interim Music Director Dr. Thomas Conroy
Altar Guild Crew Leader Nancy Robinson
Livestream Crew Geoffrey Whitlock, Eleanor Reed
Ushers Chuck & Sherryl Dodd, John Boris, Elizabeth Legere
All printed hymns used by permission from Church Publishing Incorporated.
Grace Episcopal Church
3601 Russell Rd., Alexandria, VA 22305
Tel. 703-549-1980 | www.GraceAlex.org
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