Did You Know?

With April, 8th's solar eclipse behind us, here are some fun "Did You Knows" about solar eclipses!

Did You Know...
Einstein's theory of relativity was proven during an eclipse?
During a solar eclipse in 1919, Arthur Eddington was able to test (and prove) Albert Einstein's theory of relativity by observing the position of the stars in relation to the sun.

Wildlife will respond to the shifting light of an eclipse...
As the partial eclipse progresses and the sky darkens, birds will begin their early evening routine of flocking/swarming and chirping loudly. As we plunge into the darkness of totality, birds will land and go quiet.

The temperature will drop during a total eclipse!
During a total eclipse, the temperature shifts dramatically. This shift will vary based on location, but it will drop about 10 degrees Fahrenheit on average.

Total eclipses are rare but not that rare...
We think of total eclipses as rare but the occurrence of an eclipse isn't actually that rare. A total eclipse occurs about once every 18 months. However, since Earth is 70% water, most eclipses occur over the open sea with very few people observing them.

Viewing an eclipse in the same location happens only once in lifetime!
While a total eclipse is not rare, the opportunity to observe an eclipse from the same location is incredibly rare. A total solar eclipse takes about 375 years to happen again in the same location.

Wildlife will respond to the shifting light of an eclipse...
As the partial eclipse progresses and the sky darkens, birds will begin their early evening routine of flocking/swarming and chirping loudly. As we plunge into the darkness of totality, birds will land and go quiet.

Eclipses mean different things to different cultures...
Different cultures have their interpretations of eclipses. In ancient China, dragons were said to be eating the sun. People would bang on drums to frighten the dragons away. In Navajo culture, eclipses are seen as a time for rebirth and quiet reflection.

Mission to Liberia

Calling All Volunteers!

Please print the following page and check the boxes for the events you'd be interested in being a part of the volunteer community. Volunteer sheets are available at the ushers' station in the back of the church or in the Parish office. Please contact Sheila Hewitt for more information.

Announcements

Coffee Hour

This week we will host a sponsored coffee hour! It will be held in the Guild Room, immediately following Sunday service.

Vestry Meeting

The next Vestry Meeting is Tuesday, April 16th, 2024. Vestry packets will be available for pickup on Sunday, April 14th, 2024, in the Parish Office.

Spring Fair 2024

With our Spring Fair approaching on June 1st, 2024, we are requesting donations of raffle baskets, baked goods, white elephant table items, supplies, etc. Please bring any donations to the parish office or contact Sheila Hewitt at 718-447-8049.

Volunteers Needed

We are looking for people to chair our Spring Fair, which will be held on Saturday, June 1st, 2024. For more details or information please contact Sheila Hewitt at 718-447-8049.

Save the Date

Saturday, May 18th, 2024 – New York Concert Opera Presents - "A TRIBUTE TO MARIA CALLAS" 100 Years a Legend. 7:00PM

Parish Prayer List

The following individuals have requested our prayers:
Fred Allen, Betty Babb, Elma Babb, Erma Babb, Marcella Babb, Jenny Badger, Ezekiel Bascombe, Richard Biada, Linda Blanchette, Chris Broderick, Deborah Broome, Frank Cangemi, Eva Charney, Tulin Cileli, David Clark, Marcia Clendenen, Sandra Cocks, Lisa Colli-Hogan, Iris Colbourne, Barbara Corregan, Laura Craig, Athelridge Cumberbatch, Gaynelle Cumberbatch, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, Ira (Steve) Davis, Judy Davis, Aria Durant, Marlene Elia, Garfield Evans, Tabitha Foxx, Sebastian Gattullo, Sandra Giambalvo, Steven Haley, Mary Hamblin, Mary Haugen, Avion Hernandez-Elcock, Emilia, Jaime, Jan, Mark, & Tom, Michael Kelly, Erica Korzekwinski, Chloe Lee, Jenna Love, Willie Marcus, The McIntosh Family, Eva McClary, Mary Mcclellan Michael & Lois Moschella, Louise Nygard, T. Rauch, Ann Reilly, Olivia Rey, Christine Riola, Deborah Rollock, Leila Rollock, Pastor Junior Ross, Barnett Shepherd, Daphne, Joyce & Eric Smith, Tom Smith, Thomas Sox, Erma St. Louis, David Lloyd Stephens, Christopher Still, Sheila Swigert, Fred & Rob Tucher, Deborah Vurckio, Lucille Williams, Roger Williams, Marsha Wynter, Jan & Joan Yearwood, and the people of The Girls and Boys of Heartshare St. Vincent's Services.

Please Note: The Prayer List is intended to uphold and encourage those who need healing prayers. If persons have been fully recovered and no longer need to be lifted up in this way, please let us know so that we can make room for others. This list will be updated every three months unless otherwise notified. If you need a loved one or friend to remain on the list, please call the parish office. Thank you!

We pray for the repose of the souls of all the faithful departed, especially those whose death resulted from gun violence. May their souls rest in peace.

We pray for all the frontline and essential workers in our parish, and around S.I. and the world.

We pray for the hundreds of asylum seekers in New York City, and particularly on Staten Island and ask God's Holy Spirit to help us as citizens, civic organizations and religious institutions to respond with love and compassion.

We pray for comfort to the families and communities impacted by gun violence, and for the will and determination to enact appropriate gun control legislation and promote a culture of safety.

We pray for an end to armed conflict, and lift up the people of Israel, Palestine, Ukraine, Russia and Sudan in the hopes that they can move towards peace and diplomacy.

We pray for all those negatively impacted by climate, environmental and naturally occurring disasters.

We pray for those who are suffering from the impacts of systemic racism, and for those who are committed and working towards change, unity, and equality for all peoples.

We pray for our young people and all those who have started a new academic year.

We give thanks to God for the following individuals who are celebrating their Birthdays this week. Siaber Zayzay (17), Celestine Zayzay Robinson (18), Alana Piggott Korzekwinski (20).

We give thanks to God for the individuals who are celebrating their wedding anniversaries this week.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia.

In the Episcopal Futures Prayer Cycle, we pray for all who seek God by strengthening their faith and serving their community.

In the Diocese of New York, we pray for +Michael our Presiding Bishop; +Matthew, +Allen, and +Mary, our Bishops; Trevor+ our Rector; Christ's Church, Rye; St. John's Church (Wilmot), New Rochelle; St. Simon the Cyrenian Church, New Rochelle; Church of the Good Shepherd, Bronx; Church of the Good Shepherd, Roosevelt Island; Church of the Good Shepherd, Greenwood Lake; and the Diocesan Creation Care Committee.