We Worship
Worship Schedule
Saturdays
5:00pm The Incarnation Chapel
252 Rushmore Place, Carle Place (former St. Mary's)
Visit incarnationgc.org/chapel for more information.
Sundays
8:00am Traditional Mass
In-person at the cathedral
9:15am Cathedral for Kids
In-person at the Cathedral
11:15am Choral Mass
In-person at the cathedral and via livestream
Mondays
6:30pm Weekly Meditation and Contemplative Prayer
Online via Zoom. Meeting ID: 894 5687 5414
Wednesdays
12:00pm Healing Mass
in-person at the cathedral
Hymn Festival: Simon Lole, Conductor
Sunday, November 24th at 4pm
Join us for a program featuring “Great Hymns of the Faith” conducted by the renowned composer and conductor Simon Lole. For over 30 years Simon worked as a professional church musician, including time at Croydon Minster and St Mary’s Collegiate Church in Warwick, culminating in the positions of Organist and Director of Music at both Sheffield and then Salisbury Cathedrals.
Simon now leads a varied freelance career. He is very active both as a composer and as a choral director. He has been a regular Musical Director and organist for BBC Radio 4’s “Daily Service”, and is one of BBC TV’s “Songs of Praise” main conductors and arrangers. Simon is the Music Producer for BBC 2’s “Carols from King’s and Easter from King’s”. He also directs the music for ITV’s annual Christmas Carol Broadcast. Featured will be hymns from across the entire Anglican Communion, accompanied by organ, brass and timpani, piano and bass, led the Cathedral Choir, with all of the congregation taking part. Register for this event here.
Thanksgiving at the Incarnation Chapel
Join us for the Cathedral’s celebration of Thanksgiving at the Incarnation Chapel (252 Rushmore St., Carle Place) on Wednesday, November 27 at 7pm. Special music from the American tradition, Fr. Landon Moore is our preacher.
Lectio Divina for Advent
Mondays, December 2, 9, 16 from 7 to 8pm
Join our Franciscan Year novices as we meditate on Scripture, listening with the ear of our hearts to the word of God. We will share our own experience of the text with mutual respect and a desire for holy conversation.
We Connect
Mitt-stravaganza 2!
As the chill creeps in, let’s help our Neighbors Being Neighbors friends stay warm. This year we will have two in-gatherings of mittens (and hats and scarves). If you’re a maker, join members of the Prayer Shawl Ministry to knit or crochet mittens (it’s not hard, we promise—we have patterns, yarn, and helpful resources); and store-bought mittens are equally welcome!
Our first in-gathering is Sunday, November 24. Bring new mittens and other items to any service, where there will be a basket for collection. All sizes, adult and children’s, are needed. Items will receive a blessing and then be distributed on Thanksgiving by the Neighbors Being Neighbors team. Our second in-gathering will be Sunday, December 17, for Christmas. Contact Rebecca Maines (remaines@gmail.com) for more info. Thank you!
Grief Support Group
Every other Sunday, 2-3:30pm
The Grief Support Group offers a different quality of support and connection that comes from being with people who have also experienced a loss. The group meets every other Sunday at See House (36 Cathedral Ave, Garden City NY -- large brick building) from 2-3:30pm.
Upcoming dates are: Nov. 24 and Dec. 8.
We Grow
Fellowship in Faith
This Sunday we celebrate generosity and Christian stewardship. Children and families are invited to bring donations of fresh produce, canned goods and flowers to be offered at the 9:15am Cathedral for Kids service, and shared this week at our Neighbors Being Neighbors Thanksgiving Day Meal.
During Fellowship in Faith, we'll learn ways to pray at our Thanksgiving table!
Adults are invited to the Dean's Forum, where the council explores connections between faith, generosity and joy.
Christmas Pageant
Those with speaking roles in the Christmas Eve Pageant have their first rehearsal this Sunday, 10:15-11am in the Mercer Chapel.
Children and youth interested in a non-speaking role should sign up here! There is a part for everyone. The pageant is held Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, at 4pm. There is a dress rehearsal for the full cast on Saturday, December 21, 9-11am. Contact Mo, Kate Slaisbury with any questions, ksalisbuty@incarnationgc.org.
Advent Wreath Making
The Cathedral's tradition of Advent Wreaths continues this year on December 1st! Following both the 9:15am and 11:15am services everyone is invited to the Undercroft to create their own, evergreen wreaths in celebration of the season. Refreshments will be served. Suggested donation $10. One wreath per family.
We Serve
Neighbors Being Neighbors on Thanksgiving
Per tradition, we will be serving a hot Thanksgiving meal at noon on Thanksgiving Day to our friends on Jackson Street. We need volunteers to assist with prep and service; the sign up sheet will be available on the Welcome Table beginning this Sunday.
Anyone seeking additional information can contact Chris Scott or folks can speak to Deacon Denise in person.
Adopt-a-Family
Please sign up here to Adopt-A-Family for 2024.
Regarding the Gifts:
***Gifts must be brought to the Cathedral on or before Sunday December 1, 2024
1. Include the person’s name and family number on the gift tag.
2. Wrap the gift in holiday paper.
3. Whenever possible, include a gift receipt.
Some Information About Our Families
Each of our families has a member who is receiving outpatient care at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital.
Family #1 CMHC 239 The patient’s mother and grandmother passed away recently. The patient is limited, and he is caring for his elderly dad. This family could benefit from much-needed items as they have a limited income and are struggling to do laundry.
Family #2 CMHC 218 The patient is residing in the daughter’s household with the daughter’s 4 children, the daughter and her boyfriend.
Family #3 CMHC 221 The patient is struggling financially and could benefit from much-needed items.
Volunteers Needed: Saturdays Once a Month
For the past few years, The French Workshop on 7th Street in Garden City has provided pastries for our Sunday morning Coffee Hour. Cathedral volunteers pick these up on Saturday morning, and deliver them to the See House kitchen to be served the following day. This can be a fun ministry for families with children (taste tests ok!) and requires a commitment of 30-60 minutes, one Saturday a month. We're in need of a few new volunteers to ensure every week is covered. If you can lend a hand (as early as this week) please email us at cathedral@incarnationgc.org. Thank you!
We Pray
You can submit prayer requests online here.
A prayer for the Last Sunday after Pentecost
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.
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 Anglican Church of Southern Africa and in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer we pray for The Mother and Child Center.
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., Toni C., Richie C., Imre S., William M., Carla W., Susan M., Willa W., Margaret T., Marcus, Neena, Matthew, Kathaleen M., Jim D., Jevin, Maureen M., Dawn C., Josh, Sharon, Carol, Bob R., Jermaine, Mary H., and Arielle.
We pray for those who have died, especially Suzanne Cremins, Fr. Gideon Pollach's mother, and for those grieving the death of a loved one, that they may find comfort and peace.
Altar flowers for this Sunday are given in celebration of Lorraine Siegmann on her birthday by her sister Ruth.
Bread & Wine for the Month of November are given for God's Many Blessings, family and friends by Lorraine and Ruth Siegmann.
We wish a Blessed and Happy Birthday to our Cathedral Kids and Youth who celebrate a birthday in November: Jamie C., Hudson D., Giovanni G., Alberto G., Paul L., Margot L., Christiano M., David M., Cormac M., Shea M., Connor M., Ella R., Madelyn R., Ryan T., and Harper W.
Mass cards, altar flowers, bread and wine donations, sanctuary candles, children’s birthdays and prayer requests can be sent to 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.