St. Nicholas-on-the-Hudson
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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 December 30, 2018

12/28/2018

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THIS SUNDAY AT ST. NICK'S
First Sunday after Christmas and Holy Baptism
December 30, 2018 
Services are at 9am & 10am

+ HOLY BAPTISM + Congratulations to Liz Pavelka's grandson, Colin Robert Smith, who will be baptised at this Sunday's 10am service. Welcome to their family and friends!
 
THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD SERVICE,JANUARY 6 Be sure to join us for a special service on Sunday, January 6th, when we will welcome three very special guests at the 10am service. They will have travelled a long way to be here, so let's greet them with our usual St. Nick's hospitality.
 
The Annual Meeting of the Parish
Sunday, February 3, 2019

2019 BISHOPS VISITATION Bishop Dietsche will be here for his episcopal visitation on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Please mark your calendar now, as we will have Confirmations, Receptions, and Re-affirmations that day. If you believe you or your child needs to be confirmed, received, or re-affirmed, please email Mtr. Leigh. A calendar for Confirmation classes will be available in the New Year.

ST. NICK'S IS ON INSTAGRAM St. Nicholas now has an Instagram account. Find us and tag us @stnicholasnewhamburg We need some friends and followers!
 
STEWARDSHIP 2019' We are close to meeting our $140,000 goal for our stewardship campaign this year. Thank you to all who have submitted a pledge card, especially to our new pledgers. To date, we have 42 pledges totaling $133,318. If you haven't yet returned your card, please do so as soon as possible. Please note that we will not "roll over" your amount from last year unless you tell us to! Thank you for your support of our mission and ministry here at St. Nick's! - Mtr. Leigh
 
SUNDAY SCHOOL AT ST. NICK'S
Sunday School is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft during the first half of the 10am service. If you would like to receive our weekly email with children's news, please contact Jennifer Klein at jklein71@optonline.net

NURSERY AVAILABLE DURING 10AM SERVICE We are very excited to welcome our new nursery worker, Kim Steuber, to our church staff. Kim will be downstairs at 9:30a setting up our "pop up" nursery in the office/sacristy for nursery care during the 10am service.

COFFEE HOUR is a great time for fellowship! Thinking about hosting? 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.

FINANCE COMMITTEE Next meeting will be on January 8th at 7pm.

VESTRY Next meeting will be on January 9th at 7:30pm.

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

ONLINE STEWARDSHIP DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of the directory.

PASTORAL MINISTRY If you have a concern for yourself, a family member or friend, please contact Mother Leigh Hall, at 845-432-HOLY, or email leighellenhall@gmail.com. 
THE ROTA for FALL/WINTER is available HERE. Being a Sunday participant is a great way to be involved in the services at St. Nick's. If there is anyone that would like to sign up to get onto the ROTA for future services please contact Dana in the office at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.  
 
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY DECEMBER 30th 

9 am
Reader - Cheryl Lange
Server - Leeann Haubrich
10 am
First Reader - Janine Gauzza   
Second Reader - Jack Devine 
Eucharistic Minister/Server - Paul Conrad 
Acolyte - Needed   
Altar Guild - Joan Freeman   
Alms Counters - Sue B. & Janine G.
Sunday School - Joan F. & Deb E. 
Coffee Hour - Liz Pavelka

 
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December 16, 2018

12/13/2018

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THIS SUNDAY AT ST. NICK'S
December 16, 2018 
Services are at 9am & 10am 
The Third Sunday of Advent
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From the Rector: Welcome Our New Nursery Worker, Kim Steuber

I'm very excited to welcome our new nursery worker, Kim Steuber, to our church staff. Kim comes to us with over ten years' experience in child care, and works during the week as the Early Education Director at the Rose Hill Manor Day School in Highland. Kim lives in Wappingers Falls but is originally from Mamaroneck, where she basically grew up in the backyard of St. Thomas' Episcopal Church. Beginning on Sunday 12/23, Kim will be downstairs at 9:30a to set up our "pop up" nursery in the office/sacristy, which we will be outfitting in the next ten days. To do this, we will use a bit of "mad money" that came to us via Canon Deb Tammearu, who is closing out her discretionary fund upon her retirement at the end of this year. We have so much to be grateful for here at St. Nick's! I hope you will join me in welcoming Kim to our church family, and in giving thanks for all God has given to our little church on the Hudson. 

See you soon!

Mtr. Leigh
 
 
LESSONS & CAROLS SERVICE is next Sunday, December 23rd at 10am.There is no 9am service on this day. 
 
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS Donation envelopes are available in the Narthex. Write the name of someone you’d like to remember or give thanks for, put any amount in the envelope, and place it in the offering plate. Names will be included in the Christmas Eve bulletins. Because of our tight printing schedule this time of year, the deadline to include names in the Christmas Eve bulletins is December 18th.
 
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE PARTICIPATION We need volunteers to participate in these upcoming holiday services as readers and servers. If you would like to participate, please sign up on the sheets located on the downstairs bulletin board in any available time slot. NOTE: The 10am Lessons & Carols service will be the only service on December 23rd.
 
#ADVENTWORD IS GOING STRONG
#Adventword is an initiative from the Lifelong Learning Center at Virginia Theological Seminary. They distribute a list of words, one for each day of Advent, such as #light. Using this word, you find an image that inspires you, snap a photo with your smartphone, and upload it to your social media outlet of choice using #adventword and #light. Don't forget to tag #stnicholasnewhamburg! When you do this, you help create a global Advent calendar! For a list of words, and to download our Advent Calendar of Kindness, click here. If you aren't quite sure what to do and need help, email Mtr. Leigh. She also creates a daily e-newsletter with a the day's photo and a brief meditation that comes to your email inbox. Just let her know if you'd like to subscribe. 
 
VESTRY MEETING The next meeting is this coming Wednesday, December 19th at 7:30pm and will meet in the undercroft.

STEWARDSHIP 2019 We are close to meeting our $140,000 goal for our stewardship campaign this year. Thank you to all who have submitted a pledge card, especially to our new pledgers. To date, we have 40 pledges totaling $128,268. If you haven't yet returned your card, please do so as soon as possible. Please note that we will not "roll over" your amount from last year unless you tell us to! Thank you for your support of our mission and ministry here at St. Nick's! - Mtr. Leigh
 
Sunday School is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft during the first half of the 10am service. If you would like to receive our weekly email with children's news, please contact Jennifer Klein at jklein71@optonline.net

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

COFFEE HOUR is a great time for fellowship! Thinking about hosting? 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. 😊

ONLINE STEWARDSHIP DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of the directory.

PASTORAL MINISTRY If you have a concern for yourself, a family member or friend, please contact Mother Leigh Hall, at 845-432-HOLY, or email leighellenhall@gmail.com. 

The Annual Meeting of the Parish will be on
Sunday, February 3, 2019.

2019 Bishop's Visitation
Bishop Dietsche will be here for his episcopal visitation on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Please mark your calendar now, as we will have Confirmations, Receptions, and Re-affirmations that day. If you believe you or your child needs to be confirmed, received, or re-affirmed, please email Mtr. Leigh. A calendar for Confirmation classes will be available in the New Year.

THE ROTA for FALL/WINTER is available HERE
Being a Sunday participant is a great way to be involved in the services at St. Nick's. If there is anyone that would like to sign up to get onto the ROTA for future services please contact Dana in the office at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.

WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY DECEMBER 16th 

9 am
Reader - Joe Haubrich
Server - Leeann Haubrich
10 am
First Reader - Paul Curran   
Second Reader - Derek Reis-Larson 
Eucharistic Minister/Server - Alex Reese 
Acolyte - Amelia Batta   
Altar Guild - Leeann Haubrich   
Alms Counters - Greg F. & Ed S.
Sunday School - Jennifer K. & Leslie B. 
Coffee Hour - Michael & Leslie Batta

 
  
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This Sunday November 25, 2018

11/16/2018

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THIS SUNDAY AT ST. NICK'S 
Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost
November 18, 2018 
Services are at 9am & 10am 

From the Rector: So Much Gratitude

As I sat down to get quiet and and centered in the midst of this very busy season, I felt deeply grateful for all that is happening at our church - and it is a lot. No sooner did we finish our fall workday with Rebuilding Together Dutchess than we started our work on this weekend’s Church Fair in earnest. And in the midst of that: finishing the undercroft renovations, baptisms, stewardship season, recruiting new Vestry members, diocesan convention, and more. In all of these events and activities, we have dedicated laypersons who are integral planners and players in the work. Many of them are quietly behind the scenes, but all of them are essential to the ministry of St. Nick’s. I consider gratitude and saying “thank you” a spiritual discipline, and so I try to say these words a lot. But as Thanksgiving approaches, it seems like a good time to say it again here: THANK YOU to all who, with God’s help, make our church run. I couldn’t do this without you! 

Please come see us tomorrow from 9a to 4p for the Church Fair. Eileen Doherty, Edie Palm, Jennifer Klein, Joan Freeman, and others have been working tirelessly to implement this wonderful opportunity for fellowship and fundraising. I hope to see you there. 

In gratitude,
Mtr. Leigh


Thank you to all who have decided to help our neighbors in need.
Thanksgiving baskets are due this Sunday, November 18th. Following is a list of items to be included in the baskets:
10-12 lb. frozen turkey 
1 bag of stuffing mix
dinner rolls
5 pounds of potatoes
butter (1lb.)
1 can turkey gravy
eggs
1 can cranberry sauce
kids treats
2 cans of fruit/applesauce
paper napkins
1 cake mix & frosting or 1 pie
Apple juice or juice
4-6 apples /oranges
EXTRAS


ADVENT WREATH MAKING is next Sunday, November 25th during coffee hour. This is a fun time for kids and adults of all ages. This year is BYOG: Bring Your Own Greens. Suggested donation to off-set costs is $5.
 
STEWARDSHIP 2019' UPDATE
Thank you to everyone who has already handed in their pledge cards for 2019. To date, we have received 34 pledges totaling $101,648 of the $140,000 we need. If you have not yet returned your card you can drop them in the plate on any Sunday or send them to us at:

St. Nicholas-on-the-Hudson
37 Point Street + New Hamburg, NY + 12590 

Make sure to mark your calendars so you don't miss out on these seasonal events!
November 25 - Advent wreath making & Christmas Angels assignments
December 2 - Feast of St. Nick's at the 10am service & Advent Evensong at 4pm
December 23 - One service at 10am, Lessons & Carols

SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday School is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft during the first half of the 10am service. If you would like to receive our weekly email with children's news, please contact Jennifer Klein at jklein71@optonline.net

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

COFFEE HOUR is a great time for fellowship! Thinking about hosting? 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. 😊

ONLINE STEWARDSHIP DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of the directory.

PASTORAL MINISTRY If you have a concern for yourself, a family member or friend, please contact Mother Leigh Hall, at 845-432-HOLY, or email leighellenhall@gmail.com. 

THE ROTA for FALL/WINTER is available HERE
Being a Sunday participant is a great way to be involved in the services at St. Nick's. If there is anyone that would like to sign up to get onto the ROTA for future services please contact Dana in the office at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.
 
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY NOVEMBER 18th 

9 am
Reader - Jack Parry 
Server - Needed
10 am
First Reader - Edie palm   
Second Reader - Sue Blodgett
Eucharistic Minister/Server - Paul Conrad 
Acolyte - Joshua Klein  
Altar Guild - Joan Freeman  
Alms Counters - Edie P. & Jack P.
Sunday School - Alex R. & Jennifer K.   
Coffee Hour - The Parry's


ALTAR FLOWERS THIS SUNDAY
have been donated in loving memory of Thomas Cuite by the Cuite-Mesler Family

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This Sunday November 11, 2018

11/8/2018

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This Sunday November 4, 2018

11/2/2018

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THIS SUNDAY AT ST. NICK'S 
All Saints' Day & Holy Baptism
November 4, 2018 
Services are at 9am & 10am 



From the Rector - Let's Party

This Sunday is All Saints' Day, one of the great feasts of the church year. On this day, we remember all those saints who comprise the "great cloud of witnesses" -- those who have supported us along the way, those who have helped us, advised us, and loved us. Thank God for them. All Saints' Day is also one of the most appropriate days for Holy Baptism as we welcome one more person into this big family we call the Church. Nicholas Figueroa will be baptized at the 10a service this Sunday, and we will rejoice with him as he is sealed and marked as Christ's own forever. Finally, this Sunday is the day we will collect all the pledge cards for 2019. I will bless them, giving thanks to God for the collected gifts the people of this parish present at the altar. I look forward to seeing you Sunday. 

In gratitude,
Mtr. Leigh

STEWARDSHIP 2019
Thank you to all those who have already returned their pledge cards. To date, we have 27 pledges totaling $82,368 of the $140,000 we need. Look for narrative budgets in the Narthex.






ST. NICK'S CHURCH FAIR & CHILI COOK-OFF Our church fair is on Saturday, November 17th. Chili and baked good donations are needed :) anyone that would like to donate please click here. Also, donations for our Trash-n-Treasure sale will be welcomed beginning Sunday, November 11th. These can be left in the back of the church.







We will be having a special Advent evensong with a brief organ demonstration followed by an open house in the undercroft on Sunday, December 2nd at 4pm. Even song is an ancient choral tradition that is distinctly Anglican. This year, we will pray together in this service of evening prayer as we usher in the season of Advent. Please be sure to join us aftrward for an open house as we invite the neighborhood to see and enjoy our newly renovated space.

 

REBUILDING TOGETHER REBUILDING DAY Has been rescheduled for tomorrow, November 3rd. We would like to thank all of our volunteers and give special thanks to Deb Evans evans1913@aol.com who did a spectacular job as our volunteer coordinator.



SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday School is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft during the first half of the 10am service. If you would like to receive our weekly email with children's news, please contact Jennifer Klein at jklein71@optonline.net

PERSONAL CARE PANTRY St. Nicks is signed up for a special effort to help supply Love INC's personal care pantry.  Please bring something in for our neighbors struggling to supply their families with non-food items. 

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

COFFEE HOUR is a great time for fellowship! Thinking about hosting? 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 would do. 😊

ONLINE STEWARDSHIP DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of the directory.

PASTORAL MINISTRY If you have a concern for yourself, a family member or friend, please contact Mother Leigh Hall, at 845-432-HOLY, or email leighellenhall@gmail.com. 

THE ROTA for FALL/WINTER is available HERE
Being a Sunday participant is a great way to be involved in the services at St. Nick's. If there is anyone that would like to sign up to get onto the ROTA for future services please contact Dana in the office at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.
 
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY NOVEMBER 4th 

9 am
Reader - Cheryl Lange 
Server - Leeann Haubrich

10 am
First Reader - George Hemroth  
Second Reader - Wally Bottger
Eucharistic Minister/Server - Alex Reese  
Acolyte - Lyndsey Conrad  
Altar Guild - Leeann Haubrich  
Alms Counters - Paul C. & Christine A.
Sunday School - Jennifer K. & Joan F. 
Coffee Hour - Ackerly's

  
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This Sunday October 28, 2018

10/26/2018

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THIS SUNDAY AT ST. NICK'S 
The Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost
October 28, 2018 
Services are at 9am & 10am 

LAST CHANCE TO SIGN-UP:
Tomorrow Sat., Oct. 27, St. Nick's is sending a team out into the community to do minor home repairs for Mrs. Cooper who is aging in place. In addition to the home work crew, we need volunteers to help with food. This is your last chance to sign up! Contact Deb Evans at evans1913@aol.com. This opportunity is for folks aged 16-years-old and up; those under 18 need a parent on site with them for the duration of the workday.
 
2019 STEWARDSHIP Thank you to all those who have already returned their pledge cards. If you have not yet returned your card, keep in mind that there will be a pledge card blessing on November 4th during the 10am service, so that would be a great time to bring them to church. To date, we have 23 pledges totaling $77,708 of the $140,000 we need. Look for pledge packets and speakers this month.
 
STEWARDSHIP SPEAKERS This Sunday we will hear from Alex Reese about why he gives to St. Nick's. Thank you to all of our speakers this year: Peggy Ellis, Edie Palm, Paul Bruening and Alex Reese.
 
ALL SAINTS’ DAY is on November 4. Be sure to jot down the names of your loved ones so they can be read aloud at the 10am service on this day. Sign-up sheet can be found in the narthex. 

GET YOUR RECIPES READY!
St. Nick’s Church Fair and Chili Cook-off, November 17 from 9a-4p. To donate baked goods for the bake sale or enter a chili into the cook-off sign-up HERE or on the sheet located in the narthex.

SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday School is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft during the first half of the 10am service. If you would like to receive our weekly email with children's news, please contact Jennifer Klein at jklein71@optonline.net

PERSONAL CARE PANTRY St. Nicks is signed up for a special effort to help supply Love INC's personal care pantry.  Please bring something in for our neighbors struggling to supply their families with non-food items. 

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

COFFEE HOUR is a great time for fellowship! Thinking about hosting? 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 would do. 😊

ONLINE STEWARDSHIP DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of the directory.

PASTORAL MINISTRY If you have a concern for yourself, a family member or friend, please contact Mother Leigh Hall, at 845-432-HOLY, or email leighellenhall@gmail.com. 

THE ROTA for FALL/WINTER is available HERE
Being a Sunday participant is a great way to be involved in the services at St. Nick's. If there is anyone that would like to sign up to get onto the ROTA for future services please contact Dana in the office at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.
 
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY October 21st 
9 am
Reader - Leeann Haubrich 
Server - Joe Haubrich  
10 am
First Reader - Ed Sayago  
Second Reader - Christine Ackerly
Eucharistic Minister/Server - Liz Pavelka  
Acolyte - Elizabeth Cuite  
Altar Guild - Liz Pavelka  
Alms Counters - Deb E. & Eileen D.
Sunday School - TBA 
Coffee Hour - Mtr. Leigh
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This Sunday October 21, 2018

10/20/2018

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THIS SUNDAY AT ST. NICK'S 
The Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
October 21, 2018 
Services are at 9am & 10am 

REBUILDING TOGETHER DUTCHESS
WE NEED YOU TO SIGN-UP at:
http://rebuildingtogether.civicore.com/volunteerapp/index.cfm?affiliate_id=3
On Sat., Oct. 27, St. Nick's will send a team out into the community to do minor home repairs for an 89-year-old widow in Fishkill who is aging in place. We are building our team of 15 members to do minor home repairs. In addition to the home work crew, we need volunteers to help with food. Please sign up ASAP with Deb Evans at evans1913@aol.com. This opportunity is for folks aged 16-years-old and up; those under 18 need a parent on site with them for the duration of the workday.
 
STEWARDSHIP SEASON IS HERE Thank you to all those who have already returned their pledge cards. To date, we have 18 pledges totaling $76,772 of the $140,000 we need. Look for pledge packets and speakers this month.
 
EXPLORATION MEETING with Pastor Fred Jackson is this Sundayk following the 10am service regarding a 2020 trip to Oberammergau, Germany.
 
ALL SAINTS’ DAY is on November 4th. Be sure to jot down the names of your loved ones so they are read aloud at the 10am service on this day. Sign-up sheet is in the narthex.
 
SAVE THE DATE: St. Nick’s Church Fair, November 17 from 9a-4p
 
SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday School is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft during the first half of the 10am service. If you would like to receive our weekly email with children's news, please contact Jennifer Klein at jklein71@optonline.net

PERSONAL CARE PANTRY St. Nicks is signed up for a special effort to help supply Love INC's personal care pantry.  Please bring something in for our neighbors struggling to supply their families with non-food items. 

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

COFFEE HOUR is a great time for fellowship! Thinking about hosting? 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 would do. 

ONLINE STEWARDSHIP DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of the directory.

PASTORAL MINISTRY If you have a concern for yourself, a family member or friend, please contact Mother Leigh Hall, at 845-432-HOLY, or email leighellenhall@gmail.com. 

THE ROTA for FALL/WINTER is available HERE
Being a Sunday participant is a great way to be involved in the services at St. Nick's. If there is anyone that would like to sign up to get onto the ROTA for future services please contact Dana in the office at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.
 
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY October 21st 
9 am
Reader - Polly Myhrum 
Server - Melanie Hexel  
10 am
First Reader - Janine Gauzza  
Second Reader - Paul Conrad 
Eucharistic Minister/Server - Maria Wainwright  
Acolyte - Jackson Wainwright   
Altar Guild - Polly Myhrum  
Alms Counters - Sue B. & Janine G.  
Sunday School - Marcus G. & Joan F. 
Coffee Hour - Needed
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This Sunday October 14, 2018

10/12/2018

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THIS SUNDAY AT ST. NICK'S 
Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
October 14, 2018
Services are at 9am & 10am

HELLO PARISHIONERS - Thank you to all those who have already returned their pledge cards. To date, we have 18 pledges totaling $59,412.00 of the $140,000 we need. If there is anyone who hasn't received a pledge card for 2019 but would like one; extras are available in the narthex. Lookout for pledge packets during the month.
 
Sunday, October 21st - Exploration Meeting Lead by Pastor Fred Jackson following the 10am service regarding a 2020 trip to Oberammergau, Germany. Special insert this Sunday.

NEXT Saturday, October 27th - our Rebuilding Together workday. 
We have partnered with Rebuilding Together Dutchess to improve the home of an 89-year-old neighbor in Fishkill. We will do minor repairs on the home, such as installing grab bars and painting - essentially helping this person to age in place. The commitment is 8a to 4p, but we may be able to finish sooner, and Rebuilding Together has assigned us a project manager who will help us complete the project. We need people to commit and to sign up, and we are limited to 15 volunteers. You can sign here: 
http://rebuildingtogether.civicore.com/volunteerapp/index.cfm?affiliate_id=3
 If you can't help with the home repairs but want to help in another way, we need people to be on a food team. To volunteer to help with food, please email Deb Evans at evans1913@aol.com. Thanks to Deb for heading up this effort! 

Saturday, November 17th - 9a to 4p - St. Nick's Church Fair. The church fair is back again, this time with a Chili Cook Off, and a Christmas Shoppe! The Chili Cookoff will begin at 11a, and we need cooks to bring their best recipe to be judged in this spicy fundraiser. You can also enter a drawing to win one of my cakes at the bake sale! And finally, the ever popular "Trash & Treasure" returns upstairs. Thanks to Eileen Doherty for organizing the church fair this year. If you'd like to enter your famous chili in the cook off, please email the church office at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com

Sunday, December 2nd - 4p - Advent Evensong and Open House. Welcome the season of Advent with Evensong and an organ demonstration by Daniel Fannon, our organist and choirmaster. We will invite the hamlet to join us for this special service and hope they will join us for an open house reception to show off the finished undercroft. Please save the date! 
 
THE ROTA for FALL/WINTER is available HERE Being a Sunday participant is a great way to be involved in the services at St. Nick's. If there is anyone that would like to sign up to get onto the ROTA for future services please contact Dana in the office at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.

SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday School is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft during the first half of the 10am service. If you would like to receive our weekly email with children's news, please contact Jennifer Klein at jklein71@optonline.net

PERSONAL CARE PANTRY St. Nicks is signed up for a special effort to help supply Love INC's personal care pantry.  Please bring something in for our neighbors struggling to supply their families with non-food items. 

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

COFFEE HOUR is a great time for fellowship! Thinking about hosting? 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 would do. 😊

ONLINE STEWARDSHIP DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of the directory.

PASTORAL MINISTRY If you have a concern for yourself, a family member or friend, please contact Mother Leigh Hall, at 845-432-HOLY, or emailleighellenhall@gmail.com.

​WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY October 14th 
9 am 
Reader -  Vicki Kolb
Server - Polly Myhrum
10 am
First Reader - Alex Reese
Second Reader - Rick Levitt
Eucharistic Minister/Server - Paul Conrad
Acolyte - Jackson Wainwright
Altar Guild - Joan Freeman
Counters - Edie P. & Jack P.
Sunday School - TBA 
Coffee Hour - Needed 
 
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This Sunday October 7, 2018

10/4/2018

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THIS SUNDAY AT ST. NICK'S 
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
October 7, 2018
Services are at 9am & 10am
 
HELLO PARISHIONERS - Stewardship season is here!! Those of you that pledged last year should have received a letter with a pledge card recently. If you pledged last year but haven't gotten a letter and pledge card you can contact the office at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com and we can get one to you right away. We would like to thank all those who have already returned their cards. To date, we have 12 pledges totaling $40,972.00. Pledge packets a speakers to come!

From the Rector - Congratulations!

As I type this, the wonderful craftsmen from Interstate Laminates are installing our new countertops. We still have some finishing touches to make, but this feels like the last big step in the undercroft renovation. I congratulate you for meeting (and exceeding!) your capital campaign goals - much of which was done before I even arrived. Great job! Because of you, we have a gleaming new space that is efficient, clean, and functional, and I am proud to show it off! Thank you to all, especially our warden, Greg Freeman, who have brought this most recent campaign goal to reality. 

There are a few upcoming events you should know about, a couple of which will showcase our new and improved space! 

Saturday, October 27th - our Rebuilding Together workday. 
We have partnered with Rebuilding Together Dutchess to improve the home of an 89-year-old neighbor in Fishkill. We will do minor repairs on the home, such as installing grab bars and painting - essentially helping this person to age in place. The commitment is 8a to 4p, but we may be able to finish sooner, and Rebuilding Together has assigned us a project manager who will help us complete the project. We need people to commit and to sign up, and we are limited to 15 volunteers. You can sign up here: http://rebuildingtogether.civicore.com/volunteerapp/index.cfm?affiliate_id=3. If you can't help with the home repairs but want to help in another way, we need people to be on a food team. To volunteer to help with food, please email Deb Evans at evans1913@aol.com. Thanks to Deb for heading up this effort! 

Saturday, November 17th - 9a to 4p - St. Nick's Church Fair. The church fair is back again, this time with a Chili Cook Off, and a Christmas Shoppe! The Chili Cookoff will begin at 11a, and we need cooks to bring their best recipe to be judged in this spicy fundraiser. You can also enter a drawing to win one of my cakes at the bake sale! And finally, the ever popular "Trash & Treasure" returns upstairs. Thanks to Eileen Doherty for organizing the church fair this year. If you'd like to enter your famous chili in the cook off, please email the church office at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.

Sunday, December 2nd - 4p - Advent Evensong and Open House. Welcome the season of Advent with Evensong and an organ demonstration by Daniel Fannon, our organist and choirmaster. We will invite the hamlet to join us for this special service and hope they will join us for an open house reception to show off the finished undercroft. Please save the date! 

That's about it for now. What a joy it is to be your rector! I'm excited for all the fall holds, and I give thanks to God for our parish and the ministry we will do together. 

In Christ, 
Mother Leigh

 
LOVE Inc. ScraBBle TOURNAMENT 
Click HERE for details and registration
 for this event.

THE ROTA for FALL/WINTER is available HERE
Being a Sunday participant is a great way to be involved in the services at St. Nick's. If there is anyone that would like to sign up to get onto the ROTA for future services please contact Dana in the office atstnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.

SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday School is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft during the first half of the 10am service. If you would like to receive our weekly email with children's news, please contact Jennifer Klein at jklein71@optonline.net

PERSONAL CARE PANTRY St. Nicks is signed up for a special effort to help supply Love INC's personal care pantry.  Please bring something in for our neighbors struggling to supply their families with non-food items. 

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

COFFEE HOUR is a great time for fellowship! Thinking about hosting? 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 would do. 😊

ONLINE STEWARDSHIP DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of the directory.

PASTORAL MINISTRY If you have a concern for yourself, a family member or friend, please contact Mother Leigh Hall, at 845-432-HOLY, or email leighellenhall@gmail.com.
 
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY October 7th 
9 am 
Reader -  Melanie Hexel
Server - Leeann Haubrich
10 am
First Reader - Derek Reis-Larson
Second Reader - Paul Conrad
Eucharistic Minister/Server - Needed
Acolyte - Amelia Batta
Altar Guild - Deb Evans 
Counters - Greg F. & Ed S.
Sunday School - Jack & Leslie 
Coffee Hour - Needed 
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This Sunday September 30, 2018

9/28/2018

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THIS SUNDAY AT ST. NICK'S 

September 23, 2018

Feast of St. Francis with 

The Blessing of the Animals
 
Services are at 9am & 10am



This Saturday


St. Nick's Church

2nd Annual Pig Pickin' Fundraiser


September 29th at 4:30pm

Excellent seats still available for this fundraiser. The forecast for Saturday looks fantastic and you can't beat a dinner with river views. You can get your tickets in advance by contacting the office or just come on Saturday and bring 5 friends :) Its an important parish fundraiser, so we hope all can join.

$30 for adults - $10 for children under 18 - $10 for adults over 80 

- $75 for a family of 4 or more - Kids under 5 FREE

See you there!!
 
See the menu HERE

HELP NEEDED ON SATURDAY MORNING We need a little help on Saturday morning at 9 AM setting things up for the Pig Pickin. Much of we need to do is not strenuous so women and children are very welcome. We will probably done in an hour. Please come and bring a friend. In additions to bodies, we could also use a pickup truck or two. If you can bring one, that would be outstanding.





THE BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS 

This Sunday, September 30th at 10am is the time to bring your furry or not so furry friends to church for their annual blessing. We will all gather in the church yard for this traditional service.

 

FROM THE RECTOR:
This Sunday is the Feast of St. Francis of of Assisi, with the annual Blessing of the Pets. I am a huge pet lover, so this is one of my favorite services of the church year. Below is a brief summary from the Diocese of Texas about why we celebrate Francis and bless animals on this day. I hope to see you and your furry, feathery, scaley, buzzy, etc. friends this Sunday. If they can't make it in person, I can bless a photo or stuffed animal, too. 

Warmly,
Mother Leigh

St. Francis of Assisi lived in Italy in the 12th century. Francis grew up in a wealthy family, but as a young man, he renounced his wealth and worldly possessions and lived very simply. 

When Francis spoke, everyone listened, including the animals. He told the animals that Jesus loved them too. 

There was a wolf who lived in the town of Gubbio. The wolf came into the town each evening, frightening the inhabitants or eating them. Francis went to speak to “Brother Wolf” and discovered that the wolf was hungry. Francis explained that being hungry was not reason enough to eat people and their pets, or to terrorize them. The wolf became very gentle, the people fed him and he gave the children in the town rides on his back. 

In the town of Gubbio, Francis built a small outdoor stable and put people in the stable to portray Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, the angels. Then he added the animals - cow, donkey, sheep, etc. When asked, Francis said, “Surely the animals praised the new Messiah just as the shepherds and angels did.” And so today, we have Christmas creches with people and animals praising the newborn Messiah. 

In honor of this blessed saint of the church we gather today with our animals - our pets, our service animals, police dogs and horses, zoo animals and all God’s creatures and give thanks for what they do for us and for what they mean to us.


“Let the earth bring forth living creatures of every kind; cattle and creeping things and wild animals of the earth of every kind.” And it was so. God made the wild animals of the earth of every kind, and the cattle of every kind, and everything that creeps upon the ground of every kind. And God saw that it was good.”




SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday School is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft during the first half of the 10am service. If you would like to receive our weekly email with children's news, please contact Jennifer Klein at jklein71@optonline.net

WHERE IS OL' FLAT NICK?
Ol' Flat Nick is one of the most well traveled "Flats" we know! Here he is still on voyage with the Conrads in Palm Springs, California
  
and after a plane ride across the Pacific Ocean they landed in Maui, HI and stopped by to see the Naekelele' Blowhole.



SAVE THE DATE: LOVE Inc. ScraBBle TOURNAMENT
October 11, 2018 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Registration information to come.
THE ROTA for FALL/WINTER is available HERE
Being a Sunday participant is a great way to be involved in the services at St. Nick's. If there is anyone that would like to sign up to get onto the ROTA for future services please contact Dana in the office atstnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com. 

PERSONAL CARE PANTRY St. Nicks is signed up for a special effort to help supply Love INC's personal care pantry.  Please bring something in for our neighbors struggling to supply their families with non-food items. They especially need laundry detergent. 

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

COFFEE HOUR is a great time for fellowship! Thinking about hosting? 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 would do. 😊

ONLINE STEWARDSHIP DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of the directory.

PASTORAL MINISTRY If you have a concern for yourself, a family member or friend, please contact Mother Leigh Hall, at 845-432-HOLY, or email leighellenhall@gmail.com.
 
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY September 30th
9 am 
Reader -  Joe Haubrich II  
Server - Joe Haubrich
10 am
There are no readers for the 10am service this Sunday.
Eucharistic Minister/Server - Alex Reese
Acolyte - None
Altar Guild - Leeann Haubrich 
Counters - Paul C. & Christine A.
Sunday School - TBA 
Coffee Hour - Needed 
 

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