Programs & Events

2011 Church Events (Weekly Announcements):

Updated November, 2011

Save these Dates:
Upcoming Events in the church and Diocese

11/13 November Vestry Meeting  
11/19 Diocesan Convention Election of the Bishop
11/20 Christ the King Thanksgiving Potluck Luncheon
Family Games Decathalon
11/24,25 Thanksgiving Holiday Office Closed
12/4 December Vestry Meeting  
12/10

Advent Concert for Seniors

  
12/15 JYC Performs
Bernard Kaplan Memorial Music Program		 The Met Life Building, Grand Central
12/24 Lessons and Carols Service  
12/25 Christmas Day Service

Luncheon Celebration
Bring a $10 gift for our gift exchange.
12/26 Christmas Day observed Office Closed
12/30 New Years' Eve observed Office Close Early

Visiting Clergy
Please join us in welcoming the following clergy in the weeks to come.

11/6 The Rev. Philip Wong  
11/13 The Rev. Grace May  
11/20 The Rev. Philip Wong  
11/27 - 12/25 The Rev. Vivian Lam  
1/1 - 1/22 The Rev. Jeanne Person  
1/29 The Ven. William Parnell Chinese New Year Celebration

Birthday Celebrations
We celebrate birthdays with cake and fanfare, the first Sunday of every month during luncheon fellowship. Join us.

Agape Fellowship
Sunday service is followed by lucheon fellowship sponsored by church members. Come join us for homecooked Chinese food. Nothing like it in Chinatown.

Diocese of New York Episcopal Asiamerica Ministries Website
Please visit the website of the Diocese of New York Committee on Episcopal Asiamerica Ministries. Find out what our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ are doing in the diocese. www.eamny.org

2011 Vestry Meeting Dates

Nov. 13, Dec. 4, Jan 8, 2012

The Rev. Mary Grambsch
In our time of transition, we thank The Rev. Mary Mary Grambsch for assisting us with Sunday Service and other pastoral needs. As of November, 2011, Mother Mary will be the Priest in Charge of Zion Church in Dobbs Ferry. We wish her the very best in her new ministry.

Church Anniversary - October 22, 2011. Save the Date!
Please join us on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 4:30 for our Church Anniverary Celebration. The banquet will be held at Jing Star following the service. The Rt. Rev. Andrew Smith Presiding.

Men Can Cook II - a benefit for Carpenter's Kids, Children with Aids in Tanzania
Please join us on Friday, October 21, 2011 at Church of the Good Shepherd, 32nd Street & 2nd Avenue for a benefit buffet. All proceeds goes to support carpenter's kids. Our Savior is co-sponsoring the event; we need volunteers (men) to donate dishes.

http://www.dioceseny.org/pages/86-carpenter-s-kids

Ikea with Our Savior
Church of Our Savior's August outing will be held on Saturday, August 6th. We will take a water taxi from Pier 11 (South Street Seaport) to Brooklyn. We will lunch at Ikea and visit Ikea and Fairway Market. Meet at 11:00 am at Our Savior.

Archdeacon Parnell to visit July 10th
Please join us on Sunday, July 10th as we are joined by The Venerable William Parnell, Archdeacon for Mission, Diocese of New York. We welcome him as our Celebrant and Preacher.

Governor's Island with Our Savior
Come join us on a trip to Governor's Island, Saturday, July 9th, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm.

Jubilee Youth Chorale Summer Sessions
The Jubilee Youth Chorale will be meeting Fridays in the summer; July 8 - August 12, 5:30 - 7:30 pm. We will be preparing selections from The Sound of Music and Wicked, the Musical. Please join us for the performance on Wednesday, August 17th. Students age 5+ welcomed.

Jubilee Summer Camp Begins
Jubilee Summer Camp begins. Pre-K to grade 8. Volunteers over age 15 welcomed. July 5 - August 19, 2011. Extra week: August 22-26. There will be a presentation of the Lion King at the end of Camp.

Scholastic Book Fair at Our Savior
A Scholastic book fair will be held June 19th - June 26th to help fundraise for books needed for Summer Camp. Volunteers are also needed. We thank you in advance for your support.

Jubilee Youth Piano Recital & Art Show
Please join us on Saturday, june 25th

Graduation Recognitions
Please join us on Sunday, June 19th, we will be recognizing our graduates from elementary, middle school and high school with gifts and prayer.

Please join us for our Father's Day Luncheon
It is tradition that the men of the congregation cook on Father's Day. Please join us for what should be a FABULOUS feast. Sunday, June 19, 2011. Worship Service at 11:00 am.

We'll Miss You Fr. Noel
The Rev. Noel Bordador will be spending a year traveling; first to Europe for a brief pilgrimage then to the Phillipines where he will serve as Missioner to a church in a small village, built on the town dumps. We wish him well and look forward to his return next year.

Jubilee Youth Chorale - Spring Benefit Concert for Japan
Please join us on Saturday, June 18th for a Spring Benefit Concert for Japan. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the relief effort of Japan. Funds will be sent through the Diocese of New York to Nippon Sei Ko Kai. $10 per ticket.

Please join us for our Mother's Day Luncheon
It is tradition that the men of the congregation cook on Mother's Day. Please join us for what should be a FABULOUS feast. Sunday, May 8, 2011. Worship Service at 11:00 am.

An Appeal for Emergency Repairs
We are appealing to you to support the church's fundraising efforts to renovate a major sectionof the air-conditioning units of the church complex. The estimated cost is between $12,000 and $15,000. We hope you can support us in this project in order that the renovation and installation can be carried out and completed prior to the hot weather of the coming summer months. Please feel free to contact the parish office if you would like more details regarding this renovation. 212-233-2899.

Please join us for Holy Week and Easter

4/17 Palm Sunday 11:00 am
4/21 Maundy Thursday 6:00 pm, The Rev. Mary Grambsch
4/22 Good Friday 6:00 pm, simple meal to follow.
The Rev. M Grambsch
4/23 Easter Sunday

11:00 am
Potluck luncheon to follow
4/23

Easter Children's Activities
Easter Egg Hunt

 1:30 pm
     

We welcome your prayers for the devastation in Japan

Merciful God, in your hands are the caverns of the earth and the heights of the hills: our times also are in your hands. Hear our prayers for those suffering in the aftermath of earthquake, explosion, and flood in Japan; soothe those in distress; watch over those trapped and hoping for rescue; comfort the bereaved; strengthen those who labor to help others, lift up those who cannot help themselves; and in every danger be their very present help by the power of your Holy Spirit; we pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. - House of Bishops

O God, the Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ, O God, the Son, our Friend and Brother, and O God the Holy Spirit, who Leads us Into All Truth: Pour into our hearts the abundance of your mercy so that We, Your People, gathered together on this Sunday in Lent, may give from our abundance, to help People in the face of so much destruction, suffering, injury, and death, during the Great Earthquake in Northeast Japan: followed by fires, and tsunamis. We ask this, in the Name of the One who gave His Life that we might live forever: Our Savior, Friend and Brother - Christ Jesus, Our Lord. AMEN.”- - Timothy M. Nakayama.

There will be an earthquake prayer service for Japan on Friday, March 18th at 4:00 pm at Chapel of the Risen Lord, the Episcopal Church Center, 815 Second Avenue, New York City. Church of Our Savior is taking donations for relief efforts. All donations will be sent to Nippon Seiko Kai, the Anglican Church in Japan.

Church of Our Savior is taking up a collection until the end of March. If you'd like, you may send your check to Episcopal Church of Our Savior, 48 Henry Street, New York, NY 10002. All donations will be sent to the Diocese of New York for Nippon Sei Ko Kai.

You may also donate online to either the Diocese of New York or Episcopal Relief and Development.

http://dioceseny.org/pages/203-support-the-church

http://www.er-d.org/JapanEarthquakeResponseMar2011

2011 Vestry Meeting Dates

Feb 6, March 13, April 10, May 15, June 12, July 10, August 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 2, Nov. 13, Dec. 4, Jan 8, 2012

2011 Vestry
Your new Vestry is as follows:

Wardens: Samuel Cheung (2011-2012), Simon Tang (2011)
Vestry members:
Yen Fung (2011-2013)
Chi Wa Ko
George Man
Edison Tang
Simon Tang (2011-2013)
Mike Yu
De Young Chan, Treasurer We thank them for their ministry.

Save these Dates:
We would love to see you at these upcoming events!

1/13 Staff New Year Dinner 6:30 pm
2/3-5 Chinese New Year Office closed
3/9 Ash Wednesday 6;00 pm service, The Rev. Noel Bordador
3/13 March Vestry Meeting following luncheon fellowship
3/15 Clergy Planning Meeting 6;30
3/16 Condo Annual Meeting Golden Unicorn 6:00
10/22 Church Anniversary 3:30 pm, The Rt. Rev. Andrew Smith
     

Chinese New Year Celebration
Our Lunar New Year Celebration will take place on Sunday, February 6, 2011. Archdeacon William Parnell of the diocese will join us in worship that morning. There will be a festive luncheon after the service with much fun, food and good fellowship.

2011 Annual Church Meeting
The 2011 Annual Church meeting will be held on Sunday, January 23, 2011 immediately following the Church Service. Election will be held for 2 vestry positions the warden position. The 2011 Budget will be presented.

Children Sunday School
Children age 3 - 15 are welcome to attend Sunday School during our church service hour. 11:00 am - 12:15. Classes offer bible lesson, arts and craft, drama, and understanding of Episcopal traditions.

Vestry Meetings
The last vestry meeting for this Vestry year will be held on Sunday, January 9, 2011. Those interested in the 2011 Vestry terms should contact the wardens.

Gateway Adult Computer Classes
New semester begins January 15, 2011, Saturdays. Classes include Excel, Chinese Inputing, Internet, Windows 7 and Photo Editing. Classes taught in Cantonese.

Jubilee Piano Recital - January 29, 3:00 pm
Come see the accomplishments of our students.

Afterschool Program for Middle Schoolers
Program includes Homework Help, Cooking, Speech and Mandarin. Private Piano Lessons also available. Class begins January 3rd.

Jubilee Saturday Enrichment Program
Classes in Chinese, Music, Public Speaking, Art, and Piano. New semester begins February 7, 2011, Saturdays.

Beading & Jewelry Making Class at The Church of Good Shepherd
Begining January 15th, The Rev. Mary Grambsch will lead A Beading Workshop on Saturdays at 11:00 am at The Church of Good Shepherd, 240 E. 31st Street (1st Ave). The jewelry made will be sold to benefit Carpenter's Kids. All are welcome.

Upcoming Events:
We would love to see you at these upcoming events!

Jan 13 Clergy Planning Meeting 6:30 pm
Jan 24-26 Chinese Convocation Leadership Los Angeles, CA
Feb 6 Chinese New Year Celebration Potluck luncheon
Feb 6 Vestry Commissioning Service  
Oct 22 Church Anniversary The Rt. Rev. Drew Smith, Presiding
     
     
     

Birthday Celebrations
We celebrate birthdays with cake and fanfare, the first Sunday of every month during luncheon fellowship. Join us.

Agape Fellowship
Sunday service is followed by lucheon fellowship sponsored by church members. Come join us for homecooked Chinese food. Nothing like it in Chinatown.

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Bishop F. Grein Jubilee Community Center

The Bishop Richard F. Grein Community Center is the first Asian American Jubilee Community Center established.
We believe in Christ’s commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves. Church of Our Savior has sought to be a safe and welcoming place for people of the Chinatown community since it began as a mission in 1973. Over the years we have opened and made available our building for various programs to benefit the community.

We invite you to review our Community Center programs.