THIS SUNDAY AT ST. NICK'S
December 18, 2016
Fourth Sunday of Advent
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES ARE AT 4, 6 & 10 PM
The 4 & 6 pm services include a children's homily, choir, congregational singing, and Holy Communion, and the 10 pm is a quieter service with congregational singing, an adult homily and Holy Communion. Services last about an hour.
CHRISTMAS ALTAR FLOWERS
Last chance for Christmas flower donations. Donations made in memory of or thanksgiving for someone you love have to be in by this Sunday in order to have the names printed in the Christmas Eve bulletins.
Donations can be made in any amount.
CHRISTMAS ANGELS
Gifts for the Christmas Angels program are due this Sunday, December 18. They should be wrapped and labeled with the recipient name and Family Number. If you can bring them to the undercroft for sorting and delivery that would be perfect. We need a few drivers to deliver to the recipient families. 3 or 4 are plenty, one of which can do Beacon and Wappingers. The others would do Poughkeepsie. If you need information contact Debbie (evans1913@aol.com), Maria (mwainwright@optonline.net) or Paul (paul.curran@bqenergy.com).
PLEDGE PROGRESS FOR 2017
A huge thank you to everyone who has handed in pledge cards. So far, we have 48 pledge cards totaling $110,930.00 toward our goal of $134,000.00. You can put your card in the plate any time before the end of the year (the sooner the better for budgeting purposes). Thank you for your support! Pledge cards were included in your stewardship yearbook & directories. If by any chance you want to pledge and did not get a pledge card they are now available in the back of the church OR you can simply email Dana or Fr. Sipple the amount you would like to pledge.
2017 PLEDGE ENVELOPES NOW AVAILABLE
Pledge envelopes for non-electronic givers are now in the back of the church for pick-up.SUNDAY SCHOOL AND NURSERY CARE
This Sunday will be our last day of Sunday School until the new year when we resume on January 8th. Parents with little ones, please mark your calendars. There will be no nursery care this Sunday, December 25th or January 1st.
COFFEE HOUR
Volunteers needed!! We always have slots open for those who would like to host. It can be simple: donuts, carrot sticks, crackers and cheese - whatever you can pick up at the store. The coffee is already made for you by the altar guild. Click HERE for instructions and ideas, and to sign up. Thank you!
PERSONAL CARE PANTRY
Is in need of the following items: hairbrushes, tissues, hair conditioner and dish washing liquid. Anyone interested in donating can drop off items in the back of the church.
.2016-17 ONLINE STEWARDSHIP DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of the directory.
SEARCH COMMITTEE
The diocese has approved St. Nick's application to officially begin our search for a new Rector. Our Parish Profile has been posted on the parish website HERE. We also have a few printed copies around the church. The Search Committee will review all applications received between now and December 5 and then start evaluations. Many thanks to Serena Starzyk for coordinating the preparation of the profile and to the many parishioners who contributed to the effort.
PASTORAL MINISTRY
If you have concern for yourself, a family member or friend, please contact the Interim Pastor, The Rev. Peter Sipple at (534 2864) or email sipplemp@gmail.com. During the interim period, five members of the parish will serve as pastoral liaisons between members of the parish and the interim pastor. You may wish to speak with one of them as well. They are, Liz Pavelka (297 4907), Polly Myhrum (297 5681), Rachel VanDerStuyf (896 2137), Melanie Hexel (297 3114), or Paul Curran (914 844 0894).
"EVERYTHING ROTA" The new schedule through February is HERE.
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY DECEMBER 18TH
9 am
Reader - Vicki Kolb
Server - Leeann Haubrich
10 am
Reader - Paul Bruening
Reader - Jamie Landsman
Server - Maria Wainwright
Acolyte - Jackson Wainwright
Altar Guild - Debbie Evans
Alms Counters - Janine G. & Greg F.
Sunday School - Jack D. & Joan F.
Coffee Hour - Needed
December 18, 2016
Fourth Sunday of Advent
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES ARE AT 4, 6 & 10 PM
The 4 & 6 pm services include a children's homily, choir, congregational singing, and Holy Communion, and the 10 pm is a quieter service with congregational singing, an adult homily and Holy Communion. Services last about an hour.
CHRISTMAS ALTAR FLOWERS
Last chance for Christmas flower donations. Donations made in memory of or thanksgiving for someone you love have to be in by this Sunday in order to have the names printed in the Christmas Eve bulletins.
Donations can be made in any amount.
CHRISTMAS ANGELS
Gifts for the Christmas Angels program are due this Sunday, December 18. They should be wrapped and labeled with the recipient name and Family Number. If you can bring them to the undercroft for sorting and delivery that would be perfect. We need a few drivers to deliver to the recipient families. 3 or 4 are plenty, one of which can do Beacon and Wappingers. The others would do Poughkeepsie. If you need information contact Debbie (evans1913@aol.com), Maria (mwainwright@optonline.net) or Paul (paul.curran@bqenergy.com).
PLEDGE PROGRESS FOR 2017
A huge thank you to everyone who has handed in pledge cards. So far, we have 48 pledge cards totaling $110,930.00 toward our goal of $134,000.00. You can put your card in the plate any time before the end of the year (the sooner the better for budgeting purposes). Thank you for your support! Pledge cards were included in your stewardship yearbook & directories. If by any chance you want to pledge and did not get a pledge card they are now available in the back of the church OR you can simply email Dana or Fr. Sipple the amount you would like to pledge.
2017 PLEDGE ENVELOPES NOW AVAILABLE
Pledge envelopes for non-electronic givers are now in the back of the church for pick-up.SUNDAY SCHOOL AND NURSERY CARE
This Sunday will be our last day of Sunday School until the new year when we resume on January 8th. Parents with little ones, please mark your calendars. There will be no nursery care this Sunday, December 25th or January 1st.
COFFEE HOUR
Volunteers needed!! We always have slots open for those who would like to host. It can be simple: donuts, carrot sticks, crackers and cheese - whatever you can pick up at the store. The coffee is already made for you by the altar guild. Click HERE for instructions and ideas, and to sign up. Thank you!
PERSONAL CARE PANTRY
Is in need of the following items: hairbrushes, tissues, hair conditioner and dish washing liquid. Anyone interested in donating can drop off items in the back of the church.
.2016-17 ONLINE STEWARDSHIP DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of the directory.
SEARCH COMMITTEE
The diocese has approved St. Nick's application to officially begin our search for a new Rector. Our Parish Profile has been posted on the parish website HERE. We also have a few printed copies around the church. The Search Committee will review all applications received between now and December 5 and then start evaluations. Many thanks to Serena Starzyk for coordinating the preparation of the profile and to the many parishioners who contributed to the effort.
PASTORAL MINISTRY
If you have concern for yourself, a family member or friend, please contact the Interim Pastor, The Rev. Peter Sipple at (534 2864) or email sipplemp@gmail.com. During the interim period, five members of the parish will serve as pastoral liaisons between members of the parish and the interim pastor. You may wish to speak with one of them as well. They are, Liz Pavelka (297 4907), Polly Myhrum (297 5681), Rachel VanDerStuyf (896 2137), Melanie Hexel (297 3114), or Paul Curran (914 844 0894).
"EVERYTHING ROTA" The new schedule through February is HERE.
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY DECEMBER 18TH
9 am
Reader - Vicki Kolb
Server - Leeann Haubrich
10 am
Reader - Paul Bruening
Reader - Jamie Landsman
Server - Maria Wainwright
Acolyte - Jackson Wainwright
Altar Guild - Debbie Evans
Alms Counters - Janine G. & Greg F.
Sunday School - Jack D. & Joan F.
Coffee Hour - Needed
