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
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