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Weekly News

We Connect

Don’t miss the (now 3/25) deadline for Cathedral's Got Talent!

We’re planning an evening of entertainment, fun and fellowship that will feature:
-Dean Michael Sniffen acting as host
-Acts showcasing the diverse talents of members of our church community
-A reception with light snacks following

Members of the Cathedral and all churches in the Central Nassau Deanery are invited to submit an act for consideration - all ages and genres are welcome.

Got Talent? Sign Up Here by March 25
Questions? Contact Cathedral@incarnationgc.org
Save The Date - May 4, 2024 - we hope to see you there!

We Grow

Fellowship in Faith and Other Upcoming Events

This Sunday, March 17
Fellowship in Faith, Confirmation Class and Dean's Forum
10:15-11am at the Mercer School. Fellowship in Faith will take place outdoors and feature St. Patrick themed games.

It's time to register for Family Communion Class! This beloved, 4-part course is a chance for parents and children to learn side-by-side about communion in the Episcopal Church. Led by Charles Janoff, it concludes with a special Family Communion Service on Sunday, May 5th, at 9:30. Class dates: April 7 (parents only), April 14, 21 & 28. To register, please click here. Questions? Please email Mo. Kate.

Finally, Save the Dates for these special events:

Youth Overnight at the Cathedral
Fri-Sat, March 22-23
Youth in grades 6-12 explore themes and traditions of Holy Week during a sleepover at the Cathedral. Sign up here.

Family Retreat at Camp DeWolfe
Fri-Sun, May 17-19
Parents and children are invited to enjoy a weekend of fellowship at our diocese's summer camp on the Long Island Sound.

Black Lives and Contemplation: Spring 2024

Tuesdays, March 12 to April 30, 7pm-8:15pm Online

This introductory series to the Black diasporic contemplative tradition will focus on people of African descent in the United States. Exploring the deep roots of Black contemplation, participants will garner an expansive understanding of both Blackness and contemplation and how to deepen our own contemplative lives.

Our capacity for this series is 20 people. All are welcome to attend; priority is given to BIPOC applicants. You must commit to attending at least 5 of the 8 sessions. Applications are now closed, click here for more information.

The Barbara C. Harris Scholarship is Now Accepting Applications

The Diocese of Long Island’s Reparations Committee is now accepting applications for the Barbara C. Harris Scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year.

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must be Black, African American, and/or Caribbean American and must be a direct descendant of African people who were enslaved in the United States or the Caribbean. Be a U.S. citizen or hold permanent resident status. Reside in the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island (Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk), be starting or continuing to pursue post-secondary education at an accredited college or university or advanced vocational or trade union training program. Applicants do not have to be Episcopalian. Successful applicants will demonstrate scholarly achievement, leadership skills, community involvement, and a commitment to continuing education.

Information about the scholarship can be found at https://www.dioceseli.org/reparations. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2024.

We Serve

Neighbors Being Neighbors

This ministry continues to be a presence for our friends on Jackson Street in Hempstead and the surrounding areas by providing meals, prayers and connections with services available through the County.

On Saturday, March 30 at 10am, NBN is once again hosting Easter breakfast on Jackson Street on Holy Saturday morning. We will serve a hot breakfast, coffee, juice and treats to be enjoyed over the holidays. As in the past, donations of Easter baskets or Easter goodies are most welcome.

Anyone interested in helping to serve breakfast or donating items for the breakfast please text or email Chris Scott at 516-445-7648 or cbscott88@verizon.net. Any Easter basket items can be left in the Cathedral now through Palm Sunday.

Social Justice Ministry

As Christians seeking to transform ourselves, our Christian community, our towns, states and by extension the world, our ministry will seek to create space for God to work through us as we engage in a wide range of activities geared toward social justice.

This group is committed to offering individuals grounded in faith, hope and love opportunities throughout the year to work toward healing, justice and reconciliation while transforming lives near and far. To get involved, please contact Shelley Harris.

You can follow our recent Habitat for Humanity Faith Build on instagram @ryanhabitat

Nassau County Correctional Center Ministry

This chaplaincy ministry is made up of clergy and lay leaders who provide spiritual and religious programs, support and guidance through programming that serves both men and woman currently incarcerated in Nassau County.

We Pray

You can submit prayer requests online here.

A Prayer for Palm Sunday

Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Prayer List:

The Church: Michael the Presiding Bishop; Lawrence, our Bishop; Geralyn, our Assistant Bishop; Daniel, our Assisting Bishop; William, our Assisting Bishop; Michael, our Dean; Eddie, our Sub Dean; Adam, our Minor Canon; Denise, our Deacon and Director of Outreach; Kate, our Canon for Christian Education; Larry, our Canon Musician; Raphael, our Associate Organist/Choirmaster; Charlie, our Chancellor; Jack and Garrett, our Livestream Technicians, James, our Sexton; Kris, our Program Director of the Center for Spiritual Imagination; Arleen and Lisa, our Cathedral Administrators; Gerry, our Pledge Secretary; and Caroline, our Assistant to the Dean and Administrator of the Center for Spiritual Imagination.

The Nation: Joseph, our President; Kathy, our Governor; Mary, the Mayor of Garden City, and the members of our Armed Forces, especially The Very Rev. Dr. Michael Sniffen, The Rev. James Reiss, The Rev. Jen Pilat, The Rev. Matthew Sanfilippo, Brian Thorpe, James Rivera, Charlie Whittaker, Jason Whittaker, Raymond Minihan, Jason Clark, Liam Begley, Adam Sanchez, Jonathan Hart, James Tilden, Noah Penders, Jason R. Corrado Jr. and their families.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for The Church of the Province of West Africa, and in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer we pray for St. Luke's, East Hampton.

For those who have asked for our prayers: Tony, Flor, Marisol, Pat, Lawrence, Karen, Headley, Mary F., Monica S., Eladio, Niyjah, Natasha, Nesha, Claude, Lauren, London, Tristan, Gianna, Nirvana, August, Wayne, Indigo, Chi, Todd, Theresa, Whitney, Danielle C., Webb D., Marc S., Jeneen G., Anthony P., Caroline Z., Lisa K., Toni C., Laryssa F., Thomas S., Kevin K., Ariana, Martha, Hernan, Laura N., Anna Z., Janet F., Cathy B., Vanya D., Yvette H., and Shelton.

We pray for those who have died, and for those grieving the death of a loved one, that they may find comfort and peace.

Sacramental Bread and Wine for the month of March is given in loving memory of our mother, Fran Siegmann for her birthday by her daughters Ruth and Lorraine.

We wish a Blessed and Happy Birthday to our Cathedral Kids and Youth who celebrate a birthday in March! Elina B., Alexa C., Peyton E., James H., Madeline H., Bodhi H., Jadyn K., Leonardo K., Iris L., Frankie M., Samantha N., Rachel P., Elijah P., William S., Sophie S., and Andrew W.

Mass cards, altar flowers, bread and wine donations, sanctuary candles, children’s birthdays and prayer requests can be sent to Lisa in the cathedral office at cathedral@incarnationgc.org or (516) 746-2955. Prayers are taken off the list after 90 days unless a special request is made.

We Worship

Holy Week and Easter Services

Palm Sunday

Sunday March 24, 2024

8:00am Liturgy of Palm Sunday in person

9:15am Palm Sunday for Kids with The Cathedral Choristers in person

11:15am Palm Sunday Choral Mass with Sung Passion by Cathedral Choir in person and via livestream here

Chrism Mass

Tuesday March 26, 2024

11:00am in-person at the Cathedral or live streamed here

The Bishop will bless the oils used throughout the next year for baptisms and healing during a liturgy of reaffirmation of ordination vows.

The Office of Tenebrae

Wednesday March 27, 2024

7:30pm in-person at the Cathedral with the Cathedral Choir

Maundy Thursday

Thursday March 28, 2024

7:30pm in-person at the Cathedral or live streamed here

This service commemorates the night before Jesus' crucifixion when he celebrated the Passover supper with his disciples. Music sung by the choir includes the motets Ubi caritas of Maurice Durufle and Tristis est anima mea (My heart is full of sorrow) by Orlando di Lasso.

Good Friday

Friday March 29, 2024

12:00pm in-person at the Cathedral or live streamed here

Stations of the Cross: All Day

Opening of Fernando Carpaneda’s Stations of the Cross, Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Mercer School of Theology. At 5pm, Artists Talk followed by traditional Way of the Cross. Outdoor Stations of the Cross available all day. Family bulletins will be available for those attending with young children. Guided tour will be at 4pm, all ages welcome. You can find the audio file of the tour along with PDF version at our Stations of the Cross webpage. You are invited to bring your touchstone with you to leave at the foot of the cross.

Incarnation Chapel

7:30pm Vespers for the Burial of Christ
252 Rushmore St., Carle Place

Great Vigil of Easter

Saturday March 30, 2024

7:30pm in-person at the Cathedral or live streamed here

Join us for the first service of Easter! This Mass will feature the Cathedral Choirs and Bishop Provenzano will preside.

Easter Sunday

Sunday March 31, 2024

Traditional Mass with Hymns

8:00am in-person at the Cathedral

Cathedral for Kids

9:15am in-person at the Cathedral

Easter Egg Hunt

After church, all are invited to the cathedral’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on the South Lawn.

Choral Mass

11:15am in-person at the Cathedral or live streamed here

Worship Schedule with Links to Services and Bulletins

5:00pm Saturdays at The Incarnation Chapel

Join us Saturdays at 5pm at The Incarnation Chapel

252 Rushmore Place, Carle Place (former St. Mary's)

Welcome the Sabbath with candle lighting and mass followed by a light meal. Please visit www.incarnationgc.org/chapel for more information.

8:00am Traditional Mass

Sundays, 8:00am in-person at the Cathedral

9:15am Cathedral for Kids

Sundays, 9:15am in-person at the Cathedral

11:15am Choral Mass

Sundays, 11:15am in-person or online

We are live streaming this service directly to our website for best possible audio and video quality. To join us online, visit incarnationgc.org/live. You can view previous services on our Vimeo page. (Our daily Morning Prayer and Compline services will continue to use Zoom.)

Our weekly bulletins are posted here.

Daily Mass

Tuesday through Thursday, 12:00pm in-person at the Cathedral

Tuesdays are a Contemplative Eucharist

Wednesdays will continue to be the Healing Eucharist service.

Weekly Meditation And Contemplative Prayer

Tuesdays, 5:30pm to 6:00pm Online

Each Tuesday, we practice making conscious contact with God by showing up as we are, gathering all of our fears, anxieties, and life circumstances that need special care, and simply bringing them to God. Our time together includes a guided meditation based on an ancient monastic prayer practice, time for intercession, silence, and beautiful ancient chants.

To Join Us Online:
Click here to join on Zoom
Meeting ID: 886 4443 9182