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Church of St. Nicholas-on-the-Hudson
37 Point St
New Hamburg, NY 12590
845-297-2010
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This Sunday February 23, 2020

2/21/2020

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THIS SUNDAY AT ST. NICK'S
The Last Sunday after the Epiphany
February 23, 2020
Services are at 9am & 10am
 
NEXT TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH
Volunteers are needed for this event and a signup sheet is in the back of the church. Even if you can’t volunteer, please plan to come and feast on pancakes, sausages and jambalaya. New Hamburg Fire Station No. 1, 15 Channingville Road, New Hamburg, NY 12590. A special thanks to Angelo & Barbara Giaimo for coordinating this event again this year.

“NEW” ROTA THROUGH JUNE 2020 is available now.
You can CLICK HERE to check it out, find it on our website at stnicholasnewhamburg.org or on the downstairs bulletin board. If there is anyone that would like to be added to our Sunday Participant rotation, please contact Dana in the office at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.

ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH, SERVICES AT 12PM & 7:30PM Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. Please plan to come and receive the imposition of ashes during a short service with Holy Eucharist. Mtr Leigh will also bring “Ashes-To-Go” to the New Hamburg train station, beginning at 5am for our commuter friends & family. 😊

 LENT MADNESS - Who will win the golden halo? Lent Madness is a fun way to learn about the saints, who are placed into a tournament-like style elimination bracket. Each pairing remains open for a set period and people vote online for their favorite saint. Look for our bracket downstairs & check out lentmadness.org for more information.

WEDNESDAYS IN LENT Join Mtr. Leigh for Wendell Berry Wednesdays, an adult formation opportunity focusing on sabbath. Berry’s This Day: Collected and New Sabbath Poems. Each session will be offered twice on Wednesdays: once during the day (with Holy Eucharist at noon followed by soup and discussion at 12:30p) and once in the evening (with spoken Evening Prayer at 6p followed by soup and discussion at 6:30p).

MARCH 15TH: Lenten Evensong 

MARCH 22nd:  Polly Myhrum Pottery Fellowship Event: Make, glaze, and fire your own piece of pottery! $25 buys you all materials and the expertise and hospitality of our very own Polly Myhrum. Space for this event is limited to 12 people. Signup sheet will be available in the narthex. 

APRIL 11th: Easter Vigil

APRIL 19th: Outback Luncheon Fundraiser 
 
GROUNDHOG OFFICE HOURS ARE ON HIATUS for the season of Lent. Mtr. Leigh is available for the rite of Reconciliation of a Penitent this season, by appointment only.  Please  email the office or see pg. 446-452 of the prayer book for more information.

Want to lend a helping hand around the church?
Check out our Property to do list.
Greg Freeman, our Jr. Warden, has created a property to-do list for things to do around the parish, such as spring weeding, and the like. Each item has a contact person and a space for a volunteer's name. Please take a look and consider how you might help with these tasks around the parish. We appreciate you everything you do! Click HERE to view the list.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AT ST. NICK'S  is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft from 10- 10:30. All are welcome! Professional nursery care is available during the 10am service. 

AA GROUP MEETINGS Are held in St. Nick's undercroft every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 7:30pm.

ONLINE DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of the directory. 
INTRA OFFICE DEADLINES Want to put an announcement in the bulletin or weekly e-news? Here are our deadlines:
Sunday Bulletin - Tuesdays, 12 noon
Weekly e-news - Thursdays, 12 noon

PASTORAL MINISTRY If you have concern for yourself, a family member or friend, please contact Mtr. Leigh Hall, at 845-432-HOLY, or email leighellenhall@gmail.com. The Rector observes Friday as her Sabbath. Please emergency calls/texts/emails on Fridays.

COFFEE HOUR is a great time for fellowship! The sign-up sheet is HERE, there are always slots available so please consider signing up. We like to keep it simple so Munchkins, cheese and crackers, or even some veggies will do.

AGING NEWS: SENIOR RESOURCES Click on this link for the recent enews from Dutchess County Department For The Aging:  https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Aging/OFA-Golden-Living-News-for-Senior-Citizens.htm  
 
SUNDAY PARTICIPANTS / ROTA  The ROTA schedule through February can be found HERE on the downstairs bulletin board or on our website. Anyone who would like to be added to our list of Sunday Participants contact Dana at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.

WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY February 23rd
9am
First Reader - Cheryl Lange
Server - Joe Haubrich
10 am           
First reading – Colin Cuite        
Second reading – Maria Wainwright                            
Server – Paul Conrad                             
Acolyte - Elizabeth Cuite           
Altar Guild – Deb Evans                            
Counters – Greg F. & Cyndy W.  
Sunday School –Deb E. & Jen K.                             
Coffee Hour - Eileen Doherty             

ALTAR FLOWERS POSTER: There are no flowers during Lent, March 1st - April 5th.
 
2020 Annual Report HERE
  
In Our Prayers 
Those for whom prayers have been asked: 
Kristine & Pete + Kelly + RayJohn + Henry & Sue + Will + Felice + Violet + Hannah + Jackie + Norma + Teresa + Dean + Martha + Stacey + Duncan + Tex + Marty + Mary + Ray & Diane + Steve + Bob + Terri + Andrew + Jack + Robert + Elizabeth + Jim + Janice + Russell + Josephine + Joanne + Tommy + James + Jenna + Diane + Larry + Joe + Wendy + Tom + Lorraine + Danny + Dawn + Dana + Alice + Adam + Ginny + Cynthia + Leonie + Blanche +Joe + Erica + Bea + John A. 

In Thanksgiving for:
- For our vestry
- For mended relationships
- Jackson's sectional win!
- Lindsay's 25th birthday
- The safe arrival of baby Eva
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This Sunday February 16, 2020

2/13/2020

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THIS SUNDAY AT ST. NICK'S
The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
February 16, 2020
Services are at 9am & 10am
 
BIG THANKS to everyone who baked cookies for the LOVE Inc. cookie walk this year. There were 100 volunteers for this fundraiser and 676 dozen cookies donated! 300 boxes of cookies were sold raising $5,772 for Mid-Hudson Love in-the-name-of-Christ. Whoo-Hoo!

“NEW” ROTA THROUGH JUNE 2020 is being drafted now. If there is anyone that would like to be added to our Sunday Participant rotation, please contact Dana in the office at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER, FEBRUARY 25TH
Volunteers are needed for this event and a signup sheet is in the back of the church. Even if you can’t volunteer, please plan to come and feast on pancakes, sausages and jambalaya. New Hamburg Fire Station No. 1, 15 Channingville Road, New Hamburg, NY 12590. A special thanks to Angelo & Barbara Giaimo for coordinating this event again this year.

MARCH 15TH: Lenten Evensong 

MARCH 22nd:  Polly Myhrum Pottery Fellowship Event: Make, glaze, and fire your own piece of pottery! $25 buys you all materials and the expertise and hospitality of our very own Polly Myhrum. Space for this event is limited to 12 people. Signup sheet will be available in the narthex. 

APRIL 11th: Easter Vigil

APRIL 19th: Outback Luncheon Fundraiser 
 
COMING SOON: LENT MADNESS - Who will win the golden halo?

ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH, SERVICES AT 12PM & 7:30PM Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. Please plan to come and receive the imposition of ashes during a short service with Holy Eucharist. Mtr Leigh will also bring “Ashes-To-Go” to the New Hamburg train station, beginning at 5am for our commuter friends & family. 😊
 
WEDNESDAYS IN LENT Join Mtr. Leigh for Wendell Berry Wednesdays, an adult formation opportunity focusing on sabbath. Berry’s This Day: Collected and New Sabbath Poems. Each session will be offered twice on Wednesdays: once during the day (with Holy Eucharist at noon followed by soup and discussion at 12:30p) and once in the evening (with spoken Evening Prayer at 6p followed by soup and discussion at 6:30p).
 
GROUNDHOG OFFICE HOURS ARE BACK
Mtr. Leigh is available Wednesdays for Groundhog Office Hours from 10a to 12p at the Groundhog Coffee Shop in the Village: 2703 W Main St, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.

Want to lend a helping hand around the church?
Check out our Property to do list.
Greg Freeman, our Jr. Warden, has created a property to-do list for things to do around the parish, such as spring weeding, and the like. Each item has a contact person and a space for a volunteer's name. Please take a look and consider how you might help with these tasks around the parish. We appreciate you everything you do! Click HERE to view the list.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AT ST. NICK'S  is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft from 10- 10:30. All are welcome! Professional nursery care is available during the 10am service. 

AA GROUP MEETINGS Are held in St. Nick's undercroft every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 7:30pm.

ONLINE DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of the directory. 
INTRA OFFICE DEADLINES Want to put an announcement in the bulletin or weekly e-news? Here are our deadlines:
Sunday Bulletin - Tuesdays, 12 noon
Weekly e-news - Thursdays, 12 noon

PASTORAL MINISTRY If you have concern for yourself, a family member or friend, please contact Mtr. Leigh Hall, at 845-432-HOLY, or email leighellenhall@gmail.com. The Rector observes Friday as her Sabbath. Please emergency calls/texts/emails on Fridays.

COFFEE HOUR is a great time for fellowship! The sign-up sheet is HERE, there are always slots available so please consider signing up. We like to keep it simple so Munchkins, cheese and crackers, or even some veggies will do.

AGING NEWS: SENIOR RESOURCES Click on this link for the recent enews from Dutchess County Department For The Aging:  https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Aging/OFA-Golden-Living-News-for-Senior-Citizens.htm  
 
SUNDAY PARTICIPANTS / ROTA  The ROTA schedule through February can be found HERE on the downstairs bulletin board or on our website. Anyone who would like to be added to our list of Sunday Participants contact Dana at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.

WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY February 16th
9am
First Reader - Jack Parry
Server - Leeann Haubrich
10 am           
First reading – Open        
Second reading – Open                            
Server – Maria Wainwright                             
Acolyte - Michael Batta           
Altar Guild – Leeann Haubrich                            
Counters – Janine G. & Dorothy J.  
Sunday School – TBA                              
Coffee Hour - Needed               

ALTAR FLOWERS POSTER If you would like to present altar flowers in memory of or in thanksgiving for a loved one you can sign up on the NEW blue poster on the downstairs bulletin board. We will make sure your memorial or thanksgiving is observed in the bulletin on the appropriate day. Suggested donation is $50, to be put in the plate (memo line “flower memorial/thanksgiving”).

2020 Annual Report HERE
  
In Our Prayers 
Those for whom prayers have been asked: 
Kristine & Pete + Kelly + RayJohn + Henry & Sue + Will + Felice + Violet + Lori + John A. + Rick + Mike + Nicholas + Dean + Martha + Stacey + Duncan + Jackie + Norma +Teresa + Peggy + Larry + Diana + Ray + Mtr. Crafton + Nancy + Lorraine + Jack + Robert + Sweetie + Bea + Joe + Erika + Meredith + Amelia + The Rev. Jim Stinson

In Thanksgiving for:
- For the birthdays of Liz Pavelka & Dennis Haubrich
- For the succes of the cooke walk - all who baked & all who bought.

Those who have died. Or whose anniversary of death falls this week:
- Robert 
- Sue Spear
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This Sunday February 9, 2020

2/6/2020

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THIS SUNDAY AT ST. NICK'S
The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
February 9, 2020
Services are at 9am & 10am
 
LOVE INC. COOKIE WALK IS TOMORROW 2/8
If you have signed up to make cookies you can drop them off in the narthex today. Contact for this fundraiser is Liz Pavelka pavelkain@optonline.net

“NEW” ROTA THROUGH JUNE 2020 is being drafted now. If there is anyone that would like to be added to our Sunday Participant rotation, please contact Dana in the office at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.

FEBRUARY 25th: SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER, FEBRUARY 25TH  Volunteers are needed for this event and a signup sheet is in the back of the church. Even if you can’t volunteer, please plan to come and feast on pancakes, sausages and jambalaya. New Hamburg Fire Station No. 1, 15 Channingville Road, New Hamburg, NY 12590. A special thanks to Angelo & Barbara Giaimo for coordinating this event again this year.

MARCH 15TH: Lenten Evensong 

MARCH 22nd:  Polly Myhrum Pottery Fellowship Event: Make, glaze, and fire your own piece of pottery! $25 buys you all materials and the expertise and hospitality of our very own Polly Myhrum. Space for this event is limited to 12 people. Signup sheet will be available in the narthex. 

APRIL 19th: Outback Luncheon Fundraiser 

ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH, SERVICES AT 12PM & 7:30PM Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. Please plan to come and receive the imposition of ashes during a short service with Holy Eucharist. Mtr Leigh will also bring “Ashes-To-Go” to the New Hamburg train station, beginning at 5am for our commuter friends & family. 😊

WEDNESDAYS IN LENT Join Mtr. Leigh for Wendell Berry Wednesdays, an adult formation opportunity focusing on sabbath. Berry’s This Day: Collected and New Sabbath Poems. Each session will be offered twice on Wednesdays: once during the day (with Holy Eucharist at noon followed by soup and discussion at 12:30p) and once in the evening (with spoken Evening Prayer at 6p followed by soup and discussion at 6:30p).
 
MANY THANKS to all who made the Annual Meeting a success. It was good to be together to celebrate 2019 and all the ways God is at work in our midst. A special note of gratitude for our outgoing vestry members, Deb Evans and Cyndy Wisdo, and for our incoming Vestry class of 2023: Bert Mazzuto, Steph Mortimer, and Jack Parry (who is bravely serving a second term!). For more detailed information please check out our
2020 Annual Report HERE

GROUNDHOG OFFICE HOURS ARE BACK
Mtr. Leigh is available Wednesdays for Groundhog Office Hours from 10a to 12p at the Groundhog Coffee Shop in the Village: 2703 W Main St, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.

Want to lend a helping hand around the church?
Check out our Property to do list.
Greg Freeman, our Jr. Warden, has created a property to-do list for things to do around the parish, such as spring weeding, and the like. Each item has a contact person and a space for a volunteer's name. Please take a look and consider how you might help with these tasks around the parish. We appreciate you everything you do! Click HERE to view the list.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AT ST. NICK'S  is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft from 10- 10:30. All are welcome! Professional nursery care is available during the 10am service. 

AA GROUP MEETINGS Are held in St. Nick's undercroft every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 7:30pm.

ONLINE DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of the directory. 
INTRA OFFICE DEADLINES Want to put an announcement in the bulletin or weekly e-news? Here are our deadlines:
Sunday Bulletin - Tuesdays, 12 noon
Weekly e-news - Thursdays, 12 noon

PASTORAL MINISTRY If you have concern for yourself, a family member or friend, please contact Mtr. Leigh Hall, at 845-432-HOLY, or email leighellenhall@gmail.com. The Rector observes Friday as her Sabbath. Please emergency calls/texts/emails on Fridays.

COFFEE HOUR is a great time for fellowship! The sign-up sheet is HERE, there are always slots available so please consider signing up. We like to keep it simple so Munchkins, cheese and crackers, or even some veggies will do.

AGING NEWS: SENIOR RESOURCES Click on this link for the recent enews from Dutchess County Department For The Aging:  https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Aging/OFA-Golden-Living-News-for-Senior-Citizens.htm  
 
SUNDAY PARTICIPANTS / ROTA  The ROTA schedule through February can be found HERE on the downstairs bulletin board or on our website. Anyone who would like to be added to our list of Sunday Participants contact Dana at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.

WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY February 9th
9am
First Reader - Leeann Haubrich
Server - Polly Myhrm
10 am           
First reading – Gena Beairsto          
Second reading – Derek Reis-Larson                             
Server – Alex Reese                             
Acolyte - Needed           
Altar Guild – Polly Myhrum                            
Counters – Edie P. & Joe H.  
Sunday School – TBA                               
Coffee Hour - Needed               

ALTAR FLOWERS POSTER If you would like to present altar flowers in memory of or in thanksgiving for a loved one you can sign up on the NEW blue poster on the downstairs bulletin board. We will make sure your memorial or thanksgiving is observed in the bulletin on the appropriate day. Suggested donation is $50, to be put in the plate (memo line “flower memorial/thanksgiving”).
  
In Our Prayers 
Those for whom prayers have been asked: 
Kristine & Pete + Kelly + RayJohn + Henry & Sue + Will + Felice + Violet + MAike + Rick + Nicholas + Emlyn + Jackie + Laverne +Norma + Teresa + Larry + Diane + Lorraine + Elizabeth + Anthony + Franca +Cindy + Leonie + Blanche + Dawn + Matt + Brandon + All who hate + The Rev. Jim Stinson + Samantha + Dan + John + Paul + Maureen + Pam + Joe + Bea + Erika + The Batta family + Andi + Nancy

In Thanksgiving for:
- For our vestry and all who make the Annual Meeting possible
- For Deb Evans and Cyndy Wisdo, our outgoing vestry members
- For Russell's birthday
- For good people everywhere

Those who have died. Or whose anniversary of death falls this week:
Charles Watson + Norma Napilatano
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This Sunday February 2, 2020

1/31/2020

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THIS SUNDAY AT ST. NICK'S
The Presentation
of Jesus Christ in the Temple
February 2, 2020
Services are at 9am & 10am
 
MANY THANKS to all who made the Annual Meeting a success. It was good to be together to celebrate 2019 and all the ways God is at work in our midst. A special note of gratitude for our outgoing vestry members, Deb Evans and Cyndy Wisdo, and for our incoming Vestry class of 2023: Bert Mazzuto, Steph Mortimer, and Jack Parry (who is bravely serving a second term!). For more detailed information please check out our
2020 Annual Report HERE

LOOK WHO'S BACK IN THE NEWS
Ol' Flat Nick has taken a trip "down under" with the Currans. Check him out here sightseeing at the famous Sydney Opera House.

ST. NICK’S APPAREL Get your orders in now! Orders for the current cycle of St. Nick’s apparel need to be in by this Sunday, 2/2/20. Check out our items by visiting: https://stnicholas.itemorder.com/sale or CLICK HERE

LOVE INC. COOKIE WALK Please plan to support Love Inc., one of our ministries, by baking a dozen cookies for their annual fundraiser to take place next Saturday, February 8th. Cookies can be dropped off in the narthex on Fri, 2/7. For more info, please conatct Liz Pavelka at pavelkain@optonline.net

GROUNDHOG OFFICE HOURS ARE BACK
Mtr. Leigh is available Wednesdays for Groundhog Office Hours from 10a to 12p at the Groundhog Coffee Shop in the Village: 2703 W Main St, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.

FEBRUARY 25TH:  Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Volunteers are needed for this event. Please sign up to help if you can. Sign-up sheet is in the back of the church. New Hamburg Fire Station No. 1, 15 Channingville Road, New Hamburg, NY 12590.

MARCH 15TH: Evensong 

MARCH 22ND:  Polly Myhrum Pottery Fellowship Event

APRIL 19TH: Outback Luncheon Fundraiser
 

Want to lend a helping hand around the church?
Check out our Property to do list.
Greg Freeman, our Jr. Warden, has created a property to-do list for things to do around the parish, such as spring weeding, and the like. Each item has a contact person and a space for a volunteer's name. Please take a look and consider how you might help with these tasks around the parish. We appreciate you everything you do! Click HERE to view the list.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AT ST. NICK'S  is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft from 10- 10:30. All are welcome! Professional nursery care is available during the 10am service. 

AA GROUP MEETINGS Are held in St. Nick's undercroft every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 7:30pm.

ONLINE DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of the directory. 
INTRA OFFICE DEADLINES Want to put an announcement in the bulletin or weekly e-news? Here are our deadlines:
Sunday Bulletin - Tuesdays, 12 noon
Weekly e-news - Thursdays, 12 noon

PASTORAL MINISTRY If you have concern for yourself, a family member or friend, please contact Mtr. Leigh Hall, at 845-432-HOLY, or email leighellenhall@gmail.com. The Rector observes Friday as her Sabbath. Please emergency calls/texts/emails on Fridays.

COFFEE HOUR is a great time for fellowship! The sign-up sheet is HERE, there are always slots available so please consider signing up. We like to keep it simple so Munchkins, cheese and crackers, or even some veggies will do.

AGING NEWS: SENIOR RESOURCES Click on this link for the recent enews from Dutchess County Department For The Aging:  https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Aging/OFA-Golden-Living-News-for-Senior-Citizens.htm  
 
SUNDAY PARTICIPANTS / ROTA  The ROTA schedule through February is available. You can find it HERE on the downstairs bulletin board or on our website. Anyone who would like to be added to our list of Sunday Participants contact Dana at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.
 
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY February 2nd
9am
First Reader - Polly Myhrum
Server - Joe Haubrich
10 am           
First reading – Fred Jackson          
Second reading – Josh Klein                             
Server – Marcus Gauzza                              
Acolyte - Amelia Batta           
Altar Guild – Joan Freeman                            
Counters – Jack P. & Joe H. II  
Sunday School – Jennifer K. & Joan F.                                
Coffee Hour - Parry               

ALTAR FLOWERS POSTER If you would like to present altar flowers in memory of or in thanksgiving for a loved one you can sign up on the NEW blue poster on the downstairs bulletin board. We will make sure your memorial or thanksgiving is observed in the bulletin on the appropriate day. Suggested donation is $50, to be put in the plate (memo line “flower memorial/thanksgiving”).
  
In Our Prayers 
Those for whom prayers have been asked: 
Kristine & Pete + Kelly + RayJohn + Henry & Sue + Will + Felice + Violet + MAike + Rick + Nicholas + Emlyn + Jackie + Laverne +Norma + Teresa + Larry + Diane + Lorraine + Elizabeth + Anthony + Franca +Cindy + Leonie + Blanche + Dawn + Matt + Brandon + All who hate + The Rev. Jim Stinson + Samantha + Dan + John + Paul + Maureen + Pam + Joe + Bea + Erika + The Batta family + Andi + Nancy

In Thanksgiving for:
- For our vestry and all who make the Annual Meeting possible
- For Deb Evans and Cyndy Wisdo, our outgoing vestry members
- For Russell's birthday
- For good people everywhere

Those who have died. Or whose anniversary of death falls this week:
Charles Watson + Norma Napilatano
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This Sunday January 26, 2020

1/23/2020

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THIS SUNDAY AT ST. NICK'S
The Third Sunday after Epiphany
January 26, 2020
Services are at 9am & 10am

This Sunday is our...ANNUAL MEETING!
Please plan to join us at the New Hamburg Yacht Club this Sunday, after the 10am service for our Annual Meeting and potluck lunch. The Annual Meeting is a time to hear about the highlights from the past year, as well as envision goals for next year. We also present the 2020 budget, thank the outgoing vestry members, and elect a slate of new vestry members. Please plan to attend this meeting, which is a vital part of our common life together.

NEW ALTAR FLOWERS POSTER If you would like to present altar flowers in memory of or in thanksgiving for a loved one you can sign up on the NEW blue poster on the downstairs bulletin board. We will make sure your memorial or thanksgiving is observed in the bulletin on the appropriate day. Suggested donation is $50, to be put in the plate (memo line “flower memorial/thanksgiving”).
 
 ST. NICK’S APPAREL We are accepting orders for the current cycle of St. Nick’s apparel through 2/2/20. Check out our items by visiting: https://stnicholas.itemorder.com/sale or CLICK HERE

LOVE INC. COOKIE WALK Please plan to support Love Inc., one of our ministries, by baking a dozen cookies for their annual fundraiser to take place on Saturday, February 8th. Cookies can be dropped off in the narthex on Fri, 2/7. For more info, please conatct Liz Pavelka at pavelkain@optonline.net


GROUNDHOG OFFICE HOURS ARE BACK
Mtr. Leigh is available Wednesdays for Groundhog Office Hours from 10a to 12p at the Groundhog Coffee Shop in the Village: 2703 W Main St, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER, FEBRUARY 25TH  Volunteers are needed for this event. Please sign up to help if you can. Sign-up sheet is in the back of the church. New Hamburg Fire Station No. 1, 15 Channingville Road, New Hamburg, NY 12590.
 
COMING IN MARCH: Polly Myhrum Pottery Fellowship Event, March 22nd.

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE LUNCHEON FUNDRAISER: April 19, 2020
 
LOCAL FUNDRAISER FOR LOCAL MISSIONS:
The New Hackensack Reformed Church is hosting their annual fundraiser for local missions, such as Grace Smith House, Miles of Hope and Liberty Station. It is called Let's Do Dessert, you decorate the table to a theme, sell tickets ($10) to guests you would like to sit at your table. You serve dessert. Then at 7:30 pm we are entertained with music by Willow Blue and hold a Chinese Auction. There is always great door prizes. If interested, please contact Trish Parent at triciap71@gmail.com
 
Want to lend a helping hand around the church?
Check out our Property to do list.
Greg Freeman, our Jr. Warden, has created a property to-do list for things to do around the parish, such as spring weeding, and the like. Each item has a contact person and a space for a volunteer's name. Please take a look and consider how you might help with these tasks around the parish. We appreciate you everything you do! Click HERE to view the list.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AT ST. NICK'S  is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft from 10- 10:30. All are welcome! Professional nursery care is available during the 10am service. 

AA GROUP MEETINGS Are held in St. Nick's undercroft every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 7:30pm.

ONLINE DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of the directory. 
INTRA OFFICE DEADLINES Want to put an announcement in the bulletin or weekly e-news? Here are our deadlines:
Sunday Bulletin - Tuesdays, 12 noon
Weekly e-news - Thursdays, 12 noon

PASTORAL MINISTRY If you have concern for yourself, a family member or friend, please contact Mtr. Leigh Hall, at 845-432-HOLY, or email leighellenhall@gmail.com. The Rector observes Friday as her Sabbath. Please emergency calls/texts/emails on Fridays.

COFFEE HOUR is a great time for fellowship! The sign-up sheet is HERE, there are always slots available so please consider signing up. We like to keep it simple so Munchkins, cheese and crackers, or even some veggies will do.

AGING NEWS: SENIOR RESOURCES Click on this link for the recent enews from Dutchess County Department For The Aging:  https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Aging/OFA-Golden-Living-News-for-Senior-Citizens.htm  
 
SUNDAY PARTICIPANTS / ROTA  The ROTA schedule through February is available. You can find it HERE on the downstairs bulletin board or on our website. Anyone who would like to be added to our list of Sunday Participants contact Dana at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.
 
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY JANUARY 26TH
9am
First Reader - Joe Haubrich II
Server - Leeann Haubrich
10 am           
First reading – Eileen Doherty           
Second reading – Jennifer Klein                               
Server – Liz Pavelka                               
Acolyte - Joshua Klein            
Altar Guild – Liz Pavelka                            
Counters – Deb E. & Ted O.  
Sunday School – TBA                                 
Coffee Hour - Annual Meeting Potluck at the New Hamburg Yacht Club               
In Our Prayers 
Those for whom prayers have been asked: 
Kristine & Pete + Kelly + RayJohn + Henry & Sue + Will + Felice + Violet + Dan + The Rev. James Stinson + Samantha + John + Liz + Kara + Paul + Diane + Larry + Pam + Ray + Jackie + Norma + Teresa + Emlyn + Jennifer + Bea + The Bullock Family + Robert + Jack + Lorraine + Cathy + Dawn + Danny + Joe

In Thanksgiving for:
- For all snow plowers and first responders 
- For life and ministry of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King on his birthday weekend

Those who have died. Or whose anniversary of death falls this week:
Santiago + Scott Traver

The altar flowers this past Sunday were presented in loving memory of Gert Stellar by Val Parry. 
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This Sunday January 19, 2020

1/17/2020

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THIS SUNDAY AT ST. NICK'S
The Second Sunday after Epiphany
January 19, 2020
Services are at 9am & 10am

ALTAR FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY have been given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Jack Parry's mother, Gert Stellar.

NEW ALTAR FLOWERS POSTER If you would like to present altar flowers in memory of or in thanksgiving for a loved one you can sign up on the NEW blue poster on the downstairs bulletin board. We will make sure your memorial or thanksgiving is observed in the bulletin on the appropriate day. Suggested donation is $50, to be put in the plate (memo line “flower memorial/thanksgiving”).

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PARISH is next Sunday, January 26, 2020. This event is a potluck, please signup to bring a dish to share. The clipboard and signup sheet are in the Narthex. The Annual Meeting is a time to hear about the highlights from the past year, as well as envision goals for next year. We also present the 2020 budget, thank the outgoing vestry members, and elect a slate of new vestry members. Please plan to attend this meeting, which is a vital part of our common life together.
 
 ST. NICK’S APPAREL We are accepting orders for the current cycle of St. Nick’s apparel through 2/2/20. Check out our items by visiting: https://stnicholas.itemorder.com/sale or CLICK HERE

SAVE THE DATE: SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER, FEBRUARY 25TH  Volunteers are needed for this event. Please sign up to help if you can. Sign-up sheet is in the back of the church.
 
LOVE INC. COOKIE WALK Please plan to attend and bake for this years cookie walk. For more info about this event please see Liz Pavelka.

PLEDGE ENVELOPES Don’t forget your pledge envelopes for the 2020 year.  They are available in the back of the church for you to take home with you (in alphabetical order).

GROUNDHOG OFFICE HOURS ARE BACK Mtr. Leigh is available Wednesdays for Groundhog Office Hours from 10a to 12p at the Groundhog Coffee Shop in the Village: 2703 W Main St, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.

LOCAL FUNDRAISER FOR LOCAL MISSIONS:
The New Hackensack Reformed Church is hosting their annual fundraiser for local missions, such as Grace Smith House, Miles of Hope and Liberty Station. It is called Let's Do Dessert, you decorate the table to a theme, sell tickets ($10) to guests you would like to sit at your table. You serve dessert. Then at 7:30 pm we are entertained with music by Willow Blue and hold a Chinese Auction. There is always great door prizes. If interested, please contact Trish Parent at triciap71@gmail.com

Want to lend a helping hand around the church?
Check out our Property to do list.
Greg Freeman, our Jr. Warden, has created a property to-do list for things to do around the parish, such as spring weeding, and the like. Each item has a contact person and a space for a volunteer's name. Please take a look and consider how you might help with these tasks around the parish. We appreciate you everything you do! Click HERE to view the list.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AT ST. NICK'S  is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft from 10- 10:30. All are welcome! Nursery care is available during the 10am service. 

SIGN UP FOR ALTAR FLOWERS ANY SUNDAY Did you know you can sign up to have the altar guild buy flowers in memory of or in thanksgiving for a loved one? Just sign up on the poster on the Sacristy door and we will make sure your memorial or thanksgiving is observed on the appropriate day. Suggested donation is $25, to be put in the plate (memo line “flower memorial/thanksgiving”).

AA GROUP MEETINGS Are held in St. Nick's undercroft every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 7:30pm.

ONLINE DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of the directory. 
INTRA OFFICE DEADLINES Want to put an announcement in the bulletin or weekly e-news? Here are our deadlines:
Sunday Bulletin - Tuesdays, 12 noon
Weekly e-news - Thursdays, 12 noon

PASTORAL MINISTRY If you have concern for yourself, a family member or friend, please contact Mtr. Leigh Hall, at 845-432-HOLY, or email leighellenhall@gmail.com. The Rector observes Friday as her Sabbath. Please emergency calls/texts/emails on Fridays.

COFFEE HOUR is a great time for fellowship! The sign-up sheet is HERE, there are always slots available so please consider signing up. We like to keep it simple so Munchkins, cheese and crackers, or even some veggies will do.

AGING NEWS: SENIOR RESOURCES Click on this link for the recent enews from Dutchess County Department For The Aging:  https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Aging/OFA-Golden-Living-News-for-Senior-Citizens.htm  
 
SUNDAY PARTICIPANTS / ROTA  The ROTA schedule through February is available. You can find it HERE on the downstairs bulletin board or on our website. Anyone who would like to be added to our list of Sunday Participants contact Dana at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.
 
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY JANUARY 19TH
9am
First Reader - Jack Parry
Server - Polly Myhrum​
10 am           
First reading – George Hemroth            
Second reading – Edie Palm                               
Server – Marcus Gauzza                               
Acolyte - Open            
Altar Guild – Deb Evans                               
Counters – Greg F. & Cyndy W.   
Sunday School – TBA                                 
Coffee Hour - Hemroth                  

In Our Prayers 
Those for whom prayers have been asked: 
Kristine & Pete + Kelly + RayJohn + Henry & Sue + Will + Felice + Violet + Rick + Mike + Nicholas + Dean + Martha + Stacey + Duncam + Steve + Bob + Russell + Josephine + Tommy + Joanne + James +Jenna +Doug + Marty + Beverly +Nancy + Sam + Leanne + Sr Mary Ann + Dawn + June + Amy + Florence & Mike + Jack + Robert + Geraldine + Tom + Brian

In Thanksgiving for:
For St. Nivholas-on-the-Hudson and our rector Mother Leigh
For safe travels

Those who have died. Or whose anniversary of death falls this week:
Ronny H. 

The altar flowers this past Sunday were presented in loving memory of Al Blodgett on the occasion of his birthday by Sue Blodgett.
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This Sunday January 12, 2020

1/9/2020

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THIS SUNDAY AT ST. NICK'S
The Baptism of Our Lord
January 12, 2020
Services are at 9am & 10am

ALTAR FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY have been given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Al Blodgett on the occasion of his birthday by Sue Blodgett.

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PARISH will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2020.  This is a potluck event, please sign up to bring a dish to share. The clipboard and signup sheet are in the Narthex. We will also be voting

VESTRY ELECTIONS 2020 During the annual meeting on January 26th, we will elect a new class of vestry members to replace the following members, whose terms expire at the annual meeting 2020:
 
Deb Evans
Jack Parry
Cyndy Wisdo (fulfilling a one-year term for Christine Ackerly)
 
Have YOU considered running for Vestry?!
It is often said that Vestry meetings are “the business meeting of the church,” and while that’s somewhat true, the Vestry also consists of spiritually grounded persons who seek to further the mission and ministry of our Church. It is a group that is necessarily concerned with both the “why” (why we do what we do as church) AND the “how” (the logistics of carrying that out). Members serve for a three-year term and are eligible to serve for as long as six years. We have a monthly meeting on the second Wednesday from 7:30pm to 9pm, and we adhere to that time limit. Some years we have a Vestry retreat. Ours is a working Vestry, meaning that each member takes ownership of an area of ministry. This arises out of the member’s own gifts and passions.

The Vestry is an integral part of the parish! No one person can run this place alone — and no one should. But if you’d like to see St. Nick’s grow and thrive, your being on the Vestry would be the most efficient and helpful way to make that happen. Either the Rector or any Vestry member (listed below, along with the year their terms expire) would be happy to talk with you about what it’s like to be on the Vestry.

Debra Evans 2020*
Janine Gauzza (Sr Warden) 2021
Joe Haubrich, II 2022
Jack Parry 2020*
Greg Freeman (Jr Warden)
2021 Dorothy Jackson (Clerk) 2022
Cyndy Wisdo 2020*
Edie Palm 2021
Ted Obligado 2022 *

* As they have served only one three-year term, these members are eligible for re-election.
 
NEW! ST. NICK’S APPAREL We are now accepting orders for the current cycle of St. Nick’s apparel through 2/2/20. Check out our items by visiting: https://stnicholas.itemorder.com/sale or CLICK HERE

Want to lend a helping hand around the church?
Check out our Property to do list.
Greg Freeman, our Jr. Warden, has created a property to-do list for things to do around the parish, such as spring weeding, and the like. Each item has a contact person and a space for a volunteer's name. Please take a look and consider how you might help with these tasks around the parish. We appreciate you everything you do! Click HERE to view the list.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AT ST. NICK'S  is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft from 10- 10:30. All are welcome! Nursery care is available during the 10am service. 

SIGN UP FOR ALTAR FLOWERS ANY SUNDAY Did you know you can sign up to have the altar guild buy flowers in memory of or in thanksgiving for a loved one? Just sign up on the poster on the Sacristy door and we will make sure your memorial or thanksgiving is observed on the appropriate day. Suggested donation is $25, to be put in the plate (memo line “flower memorial/thanksgiving”).

AA GROUP MEETINGS Are held in St. Nick's undercroft every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 7:30pm.

ONLINE DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of the directory. 
INTRA OFFICE DEADLINES Want to put an announcement in the bulletin or weekly e-news? Here are our deadlines:
Sunday Bulletin - Tuesdays, 12 noon
Weekly e-news - Thursdays, 12 noon

PASTORAL MINISTRY If you have concern for yourself, a family member or friend, please contact Mtr. Leigh Hall, at 845-432-HOLY, or email leighellenhall@gmail.com. The Rector observes Friday as her Sabbath. Please emergency calls/texts/emails on Fridays.

COFFEE HOUR is a great time for fellowship! The sign-up sheet is HERE, there are always slots available so please consider signing up. We like to keep it simple so Munchkins, cheese and crackers, or even some veggies will do.

AGING NEWS: SENIOR RESOURCES Click on this link for the recent enews from Dutchess County Department For The Aging:  https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Aging/OFA-Golden-Living-News-for-Senior-Citizens.htm  
 
SUNDAY PARTICIPANTS / ROTA  The ROTA schedule through February is available. You can find it HERE on the downstairs bulletin board or on our website. Anyone who would like to be added to our list of Sunday Participants contact Dana at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.
 
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY JANUARY 12TH
9am
First Reader - George or Vicki Kolb
Server - Leeann Haubrich
10 am           
First reading – Beth Devine            
Second reading – Needed                               
Server – Maria Wainwright                               
Acolyte - Jackson Wainwright             
Altar Guild – Leeann Haubrich                               
Counters – Janine G. & Dorothy J.     
Sunday School – Jennifer K. & Michelle O.                                  
Coffee Hour - The Wainwrights                   

In Our Prayers 
Those for whom prayers have been asked: 
Kristina & Pete + RayJohn + Kelly + Henry & Sue + Will + Felice + Violet + Florence & Mike + Stacy + Jackie + Norma + Teresa + Dawn + Russell + Josephine + Tom + Tommy + Joanne + James + Jenna + Robin +Doug + Steve + Paul + Brian + The Hamilton Family + Nancy + Beverly + Dawn + Dana + Dale + Dean + Augie + Gloria + Lorraine + Jack + Robert + John + Dan + Joe + Joan + Bea + Erika

In Thanksgiving for:
For all who guide and mentor us.
For a new year and new beginnings.

Those who have died. Or whose anniversary of death falls this week:
Blanca + Sandy + Ann Miele + Lynne + Cynthia
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This Sunday January 5, 2020

1/2/2020

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THIS SUNDAY AT ST. NICK'S
The Epiphany of Our Lord
January 5, 2020
Services are at 9am & 10am

THIS SUNDAY we will offer a big welcome to the Three Kings joining us at 10am today to celebrate the Epiphany of Our Lord.

PLEDGE ENVELOPES Don’t forget your pledge envelopes for the 2020 year.  They will soon be available in the back of the church for you to take home with you.

GROUNDHOG OFFICE HOURS ARE BACK Mtr. Leigh is available Wednesdays for Groundhog Office Hours from 10a to 12p at the Groundhog Coffee Shop in the Village: 2703 W Main St, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.

VESTRY ELECTIONS & ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PARISH will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Please see the blue insert in today’s bulletin to find out more. God might be calling you to be a leader at St. Nick’s! Please signup to bring a potluck dish to share. The clipboard and signup sheet are in the Narthex.
 
Vestry Elections 2020
 
The Annual Meeting of the parish will be held in late January or early February. At that meeting, we will elect a new class of vestry members to replace the following members, whose terms expire at the annual meeting 2020:
 
Deb Evans
Jack Parry
Cyndy Wisdo (fulfilling a one-year term for Christine Ackerly)
 
Have YOU considered running for Vestry?!
It is often said that Vestry meetings are “the business meeting of the church,” and while that’s somewhat true, the Vestry also consists of spiritually grounded persons who seek to further the mission and ministry of our Church. It is a group that is necessarily concerned with both the “why” (why we do what we do as church) AND the “how” (the logistics of carrying that out). Members serve for a three-year term and are eligible to serve for as long as six years. We have a monthly meeting on the second Wednesday from 7:30pm to 9pm, and we adhere to that time limit. Some years we have a Vestry retreat. Ours is a working Vestry, meaning that each member takes ownership of an area of ministry. This arises out of the member’s own gifts and passions.

The Vestry is an integral part of the parish! No one person can run this place alone — and no one should. But if you’d like to see St. Nick’s grow and thrive, your being on the Vestry would be the most efficient and helpful way to make that happen. Either the Rector or any Vestry member (listed below, along with the year their terms expire) would be happy to talk with you about what it’s like to be on the Vestry.

Debra Evans 2020*
Janine Gauzza (Sr Warden) 2021
Joe Haubrich, II 2022
Jack Parry 2020*
Greg Freeman (Jr Warden)
2021 Dorothy Jackson (Clerk) 2022
Cyndy Wisdo 2020*
Edie Palm 2021
Ted Obligado 2022 *

* As they have served only one three-year term, these members are eligible for re-election.
 
Those considering running for Vestry should email a photo and a brief biography of 100 words or less to stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com no later than January 8th, 2020.
 
STEWARDSHIP 2019 Thank you to all that have returned a pledge card for 2020. We are so blessed for all the ways you support our beloved parish. Because of your generosity, we have reached our goal of $145,000 for 2020! To date, we have 46 pledges totaling $145,060. If you haven’t received a pledge card but would like to pledge, pledge cards are available in the Narthex.
 
NEW! ST. NICK’S APPAREL We are now accepting orders for St. Nick’s apparel. Check out our items by visiting: https://stnicholas.itemorder.com/sale or CLICK HERE

Want to lend a helping hand around the church?
Check out our Property to do list.
Greg Freeman, our Jr. Warden, has created a property to-do list for things to do around the parish, such as spring weeding, and the like. Each item has a contact person and a space for a volunteer's name. Please take a look and consider how you might help with these tasks around the parish. We appreciate you everything you do! Click HERE to view the list.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AT ST. NICK'S  is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft from 10- 10:30. All are welcome! Nursery care is available during the 10am service. 

SIGN UP FOR ALTAR FLOWERS ANY SUNDAY Did you know you can sign up to have the altar guild buy flowers in memory of or in thanksgiving for a loved one? Just sign up on the poster on the Sacristy door and we will make sure your memorial or thanksgiving is observed on the appropriate day. Suggested donation is $25, to be put in the plate (memo line “flower memorial/thanksgiving”).

AA GROUP MEETINGS Are held in St. Nick's undercroft every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 7:30pm.

ONLINE DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of the directory. 
INTRA OFFICE DEADLINES Want to put an announcement in the bulletin or weekly e-news? Here are our deadlines:
Sunday Bulletin - Tuesdays, 12 noon
Weekly e-news - Thursdays, 12 noon

PASTORAL MINISTRY If you have concern for yourself, a family member or friend, please contact Mtr. Leigh Hall, at 845-432-HOLY, or email leighellenhall@gmail.com. The Rector observes Friday as her Sabbath. Please emergency calls/texts/emails on Fridays.

COFFEE HOUR is a great time for fellowship! The sign-up sheet is HERE, there are always slots available so please consider signing up. We like to keep it simple so Munchkins, cheese and crackers, or even some veggies will do.

AGING NEWS: SENIOR RESOURCES Click on this link for the recent enews from Dutchess County Department For The Aging:  https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Aging/OFA-Golden-Living-News-for-Senior-Citizens.htm  
 
SUNDAY PARTICIPANTS / ROTA  The ROTA schedule through February is available. You can find it HERE on the downstairs bulletin board or on our website. Anyone who would like to be added to our list of Sunday Participants contact Dana at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.
 
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY JANUARY 5TH
9am
First Reader - Cheryl Lange
Server - Joe Haubrich
10 am           
First reading – Janine Gauzza             
Second reading – Needed                               
Server – Alex Reese                               
Acolyte - Elizabeth Cuite               
Altar Guild – Polly Myhrum                               
Counters – Edie P. & Eileen D.        
Sunday School – TBA                                  
Coffee Hour - Sue Blodgett                    
 
  


In Our Prayers 
Those for whom prayers have been asked: 
For my nieces to grow up close to our family & get through this dark time together.
Mike & Florence + Kristine & Pete + Henry & Sue + Kelly + RayJohn + Nancy + Will +Violet + Mike + Rick + Nicholas + Robert + Dean + Martha + Stacey + Duncan + Jack + LArry + Santiago + Lorraine + John
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This Sunday December 22, 2019

12/19/2019

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THIS SUNDAY AT ST. NICK'S
Fourth Sunday of Advent and
Lessons & Carols
December 22, 2019
Services are at 9am & 10am
 
THIS SUNDAY at 10am is Advent Festival of Lessons & Carols. Please join us for this traditional service. Dan and our choir have worked hard on new music selections for this years festival. You won't want to miss it. 

THANK YOU to Deb Evans, Jennifer Klein, and our Sunday School leaders for shepherding last Sunday’s Sunday School play. We can’t wait to see what the St. Nick’s players come up with next!
 
CHRISTMAS ANGELS Thank you to all who participated in this outreach opportunity. The gifts you have given will be delivered today. Special thanks to Liz Pavelka and Paul Curran for heading this project.

VESTRY ELECTIONS & ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PARISH will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Please see the blue insert in today’s bulletin to find out more. God might be calling you to be a leader at St. Nick’s! Please signup to bring a potluck dish to share. The clipboard and signup sheet are in the Narthex.
 
Vestry Elections 2020
The Annual Meeting of the parish will be held in late January or early February. At that meeting, we will elect a new class of vestry members to replace the following members, whose terms expire at the annual meeting 2020:
 
Deb Evans
Jack Parry
Cyndy Wisdo (fulfilling a one-year term for Christine Ackerly)
 
Have YOU considered running for Vestry?!
It is often said that Vestry meetings are “the business meeting of the church,” and while that’s somewhat true, the Vestry also consists of spiritually grounded persons who seek to further the mission and ministry of our Church. It is a group that is necessarily concerned with both the “why” (why we do what we do as church) AND the “how” (the logistics of carrying that out). Members serve for a three-year term and are eligible to serve for as long as six years. We have a monthly meeting on the second Wednesday from 7:30pm to 9pm, and we adhere to that time limit. Some years we have a Vestry retreat. Ours is a working Vestry, meaning that each member takes ownership of an area of ministry. This arises out of the member’s own gifts and passions.

The Vestry is an integral part of the parish! No one person can run this place alone — and no one should. But if you’d like to see St. Nick’s grow and thrive, your being on the Vestry would be the most efficient and helpful way to make that happen. Either the Rector or any Vestry member (listed below, along with the year their terms expire) would be happy to talk with you about what it’s like to be on the Vestry.

Debra Evans 2020*
Janine Gauzza (Sr Warden) 2021
Joe Haubrich, II 2022
Jack Parry 2020*
Greg Freeman (Jr Warden)
2021 Dorothy Jackson (Clerk) 2022
Cyndy Wisdo 2020*
Edie Palm 2021
Ted Obligado 2022 *

* As they have served only one three-year term, these members are eligible for re-election.
 
Those considering running for Vestry should email a photo and a brief biography of 100 words or less to stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com no later than January 8th, 2020.
 

OFFICE HOURS The church office will be closed Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day and will re-open on Thursday, January 2nd. Mtr. Leigh will be available for pastoral emergencies at 845.432.4659.

THE EPIPHANY Please be sure to join us next Sunday, January 5th for the Feast of the Epiphany. When three special visitors will join us.


STEWARDSHIP 2019 Thank you to all that have returned a pledge card for 2020. We are so blessed for all the ways you support our beloved parish. Because of your generosity, we have reached our goal of $145,000 for 2020! To date, we have 46 pledges totaling $145,060. If you haven’t received a pledge card but would like to pledge, pledge cards are available in the Narthex.

PLEDGE ENVELOPES Don’t forget your pledge envelopes for the 2020 year.  They will soon be available in the back of the church for you to take home with you.

ADVENT & CHRISTMAS SERVICES at ST. NICK'S
 
Advent IV – Sunday, December 22
9a Holy Eucharist
10a Lessons & Carols with Holy Eucharist
 
Christmas Eve – Tuesday, December 24
2p Family service with music & Holy Eucharist
4p Family service with music & Holy Eucharist
10p Traditional candlelight mass & Holy Eucharist
 
Christmas Day – Wednesday, December 25
10a Holy Eucharist
 
NEW! ST. NICK’S APPAREL We are now accepting orders for St. Nick’s apparel. Check out our items by visiting: https://stnicholas.itemorder.com/sale or CLICK HERE
Want to lend a helpinand around the church?
Check out our Property to do list.
Greg Freeman, our Jr. Warden, has created a property to-do list for things to do around the parish, such as spring weeding, and the like. Each item has a contact person and a space for a volunteer's name. Please take a look and consider how you might help with these tasks around the parish. We appreciate you everything you do! Click HERE to view the list.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AT ST. NICK'S  is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft from 10- 10:30. All are welcome! Nursery care is available during the 10am service. 

SIGN UP FOR ALTAR FLOWERS ANY SUNDAY Did you know you can sign up to have the altar guild buy flowers in memory of or in thanksgiving for a loved one? Just sign up on the poster on the Sacristy door and we will make sure your memorial or thanksgiving is observed on the appropriate day. Suggested donation is $25, to be put in the plate (memo line “flower memorial/thanksgiving”).

AA GROUP MEETINGS Are held in St. Nick's undercroft every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 7:30pm.

ONLINE DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of the directory. 
INTRA OFFICE DEADLINES Want to put an announcement in the bulletin or weekly e-news? Here are our deadlines:
Sunday Bulletin - Tuesdays, 12 noon
Weekly e-news - Thursdays, 12 noon

PASTORAL MINISTRY If you have concern for yourself, a family member or friend, please contact Mtr. Leigh Hall, at 845-432-HOLY, or email leighellenhall@gmail.com. The Rector observes Friday as her Sabbath. Please emergency calls/texts/emails on Fridays.

COFFEE HOUR is a great time for fellowship! The sign-up sheet is HERE, there are always slots available so please consider signing up. We like to keep it simple so Munchkins, cheese and crackers, or even some veggies will do.

AGING NEWS: SENIOR RESOURCES Click on this link for the recent enews from Dutchess County Department For The Aging:  https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Aging/OFA-Golden-Living-News-for-Senior-Citizens.htm  
 
SUNDAY PARTICIPANTS / ROTA  The ROTA schedule through February is available. You can find it HERE on the downstairs bulletin board or on our website. Anyone who would like to be added to our list of Sunday Participants contact Dana at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.

PARTICIPANTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE UPCOMING HOLIDAY SERVICES. To signup for open roles please see the signup sheet in the Narthex. NOTE: Ushers are a critical need for Advent/Christmas services. Whole families can sign up to usher.
 
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY DECEMBER 22nd
9am
First Reader - Polly Myhrum
Server - Leeann Haubrich
10 am , Lessons & Carols
First Reading - Eileen Doherty  
Second Reading - Sue Blodgett 
Third Reading - Joan Freeman
Fourth Reading - George Hemroth
Fifth Reading -Colin Cuite
Sixth Reading -Edie Palm
Seventh Reading - Josh Klein
Eighth Reading - Derek Reis-Larson
Ninth Reading - Beth Devine
Eucharistic Minister/Server - NEEDED    
Altar Guild - Liz Pavelka  
Alms Counters - Deb E. & Ted O. 
Sunday School - No Sunday School 
Coffee Hour - Cuite/Mesler
  


In Our Prayers 
Those for whom prayers have been asked: 
Kristne & Pete + Kelly + RayJohn + Henry & Sue + Felice + Violet + Will + Mike + Rick + Nicholas + Peggy + Dean + Martha + Stacey + Duncan + Russell + Josephine+ Rob + Robin + Ed + Doug + Joanne + Tommy + James + Gerry + Bea + Erika + Joe + Larry + Diane + Santiago + Robert + Jack + Lorraine + Isabella + Tex + For all who travel +Lynne + Dawn + Dana + Tom + John

In Thanksgiving for:
For Fr. Steve Schunk, new priest-in-charge at St. Mary's, Cold Spring and Regeneration, Pine Plains.
Family!

Those who have died. Or whose anniversary of death falls this week:
Richard Haddad
Richard Sandford died 12/17/2019

Altar flowers this past Sunday were given to the Glory of God and in thanksgiving for the Tilley family by Anne Unflat.
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This Sunday December 15, 2019

12/12/2019

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THIS SUNDAY AT ST. NICK'S
Third Sunday of Advent 
December 15, 2019
Services are at 9am & 10am
 
THIS SUNDAY DURING THE 10AM SERVICE
the Sunday school children of St. Nick's will present:
"Creation" 
 
CHRISTMAS ANGELS Thank you to all who have taken a Christmas family. Please know that you can drop off gifts, clearly labeled, any time before the 22nd (due date). We will keep them safe until delivery.

CHRISTMAS FLOWER DONATIONS  Please be sure to get us your names by Tuesday, December 17th at 12pm. Envelopes for donations can be found in the Narthex. Or, you can email us your names and give us money later. If taking this approach, please send your names to stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.

STEWARDSHIP 2019' Thank you to all that have returned a pledge card for 2020. We are so blessed for all the ways you support our beloved parish. Because of your generosity, we have reached our goal of 145,000 for 2020! To date, we have 46 pledges totaling $145,780. If you haven't received a pledge card but would like to pledge, pledge cards are available in the Narthex.
 
ADVENT & CHRISTMAS SERVICES at ST. NICK'S
 
Advent III - Sunday, December 15
9am Holy Eucharist
10a Holy Eucharist & Sunday School Play
 
Advent IV – Sunday, December 22
9a Holy Eucharist
10a Lessons & Carols with Holy Eucharist (READERS NEEDED)
 
Christmas Eve – Tuesday, December 24
2p Family service with music & Holy Eucharist
4p Family service with music & Holy Eucharist
10p Traditional candlelight mass & Holy Eucharist
 
Christmas Day – Wednesday, December 25
10a Holy Eucharist
 
NEW! ST. NICK’S APPAREL We are now accepting orders for St. Nick’s apparel. Check out our items by visiting: https://stnicholas.itemorder.com/sale or CLICK HERE

Want to lead a helping hand around the church?
Check out our Property to do list.
Greg Freeman, our Jr. Warden, has created a property to-do list for things to do around the parish, such as spring weeding, and the like. Each item has a contact person and a space for a volunteer's name. Please take a look and consider how you might help with these tasks around the parish. We appreciate you everything you do! Click HERE to view the list.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AT ST. NICK'S  is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft from 10- 10:30. All are welcome! Nursery care is available during the 10am service. 

SIGN UP FOR ALTAR FLOWERS ANY SUNDAY Did you know you can sign up to have the altar guild buy flowers in memory of or in thanksgiving for a loved one? Just sign up on the poster on the Sacristy door and we will make sure your memorial or thanksgiving is observed on the appropriate day. Suggested donation is $25, to be put in the plate (memo line “flower memorial/thanksgiving”).

AA GROUP MEETINGS Are held in St. Nick's undercroft every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 7:30pm.

ONLINE DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of the directory. 
INTRA OFFICE DEADLINES Want to put an announcement in the bulletin or weekly e-news? Here are our deadlines:
Sunday Bulletin - Tuesdays, 12 noon
Weekly e-news - Thursdays, 12 noon

PASTORAL MINISTRY If you have concern for yourself, a family member or friend, please contact Mtr. Leigh Hall, at 845-432-HOLY, or email leighellenhall@gmail.com. The Rector observes Friday as her Sabbath. Please emergency calls/texts/emails on Fridays.

COFFEE HOUR is a great time for fellowship! The sign-up sheet is HERE, there are always slots available so please consider signing up. We like to keep it simple so Munchkins, cheese and crackers, or even some veggies will do.

AGING NEWS: SENIOR RESOURCES Click on this link for the recent enews from Dutchess County Department For The Aging:  https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Aging/OFA-Golden-Living-News-for-Senior-Citizens.htm  
 
SUNDAY PARTICIPANTS / ROTA  The ROTA schedule through February is available. You can find it HERE on the downstairs bulletin board or on our website. Anyone who would like to be added to our list of Sunday Participants contact Dana at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.

PARTICIPANTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE UPCOMING HOLIDAY SERVICES. To signup for open roles please see the signup sheet in the Narthex. NOTE: Ushers are a critical need for Advent/Christmas services. Whole families can sign up to usher.
 
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY DECEMBER 15TH
9am
First Reader - Leeann Haubrich
Server - Joe Haubrich
10 am
First Reader - Derek Reis-Larson  
Second Reader - Paul Conrad  
Eucharistic Minister/Server - Liz Pavelka  
Acolyte - Josh Klein  
Altar Guild - Deb Evans  
Alms Counters - Greg F. & Cyndy W. 
Sunday School - No Sunday School 
Coffee Hour - The Cuillas

In Our Prayers 
Those for whom prayers have been asked: 
Kristina & Pete + Kelly + Elizabeth + RayJohn + Felice + Violet + Will + Mike + Rick + Nicholas + Henry & Sue + Dennis + Peggy & Tom + Anne + Mother Leigh + Sandra + Dean + Martha + Stacey + Duncan + John + Christopher + Paul + Diane + Larry + Santiago + Lorraine + Maureen + Danny + Lynne + Dawn + Dana + Robert + Jack + Tex  
Those affected by HIV/AIDS - In honor of World AIDS Day

In Thanksgiving for:
- For a new year
-For our altar guild
-For our outreach committee

Those who have died. Or whose anniversary of death falls this week:
Barbara McGowan
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