The First Sunday after Christmas
Hello parishioners! Happy second day of Christmas, also known as Boxing Day, a day of charity, possibly named after the alms boxes in the entryways of churches. Today is also the Feast of St. Stephen, of Good King Wenceslas fame. Which is all to day, Christmas is definitely not over, nor, of course, the opportunity to do good and to stay focused on what's important. Hope everyone is having a lovely and relaxing Christmas holiday weekend, and we'll see you Sunday! -Astrid
2015 PLEDGE UPDATE We are now only about $7000 shy of our goal of $140,000 in pledges to balance our 2015 budget. If you are one of the eight or so families who haven't yet turned in a pledge card, it is definitely not too late! You can put your card in the plate - extra cards are in the back of the church - or mail it this week or next to the church. We are so grateful for the generosity of St. Nick's parishioners!
SOME HOLIDAY READING FOR YOU! RESULTS OF OUR PARISH SURVEY The Episcopal Church Foundation has tallied our results, and yes, we got excellent feedback - over 50% of households surveyed replied, which is much higher than their average response rate from churches. Good job! If you want to read all or part of the 33-page report, it is now available to everyone HERE. The vestry will discuss the results in January as well as Episcopal Church Foundation's recommendations, making the appropriate adjustments to our goals based on your feedback.
CIVIL RIGHTS PILGRIMAGE OPPORTUNITY FOR TEENS NEXT AUGUST The clergy from the Episcopal churches in Millbrook and Highland Falls have invited our teenagers to participate in their 3rd annual Civil Rights Pilgrimage to Hayneville, Alabama. The flyer for last year's trip is HERE, and we would love to get a few of our kids and adults to participate, both in planning and attendance. Contact Astrid if you might be interested and/or want to learn more.
REMEMBER OUR COFFEE HOUR SIGN-UP SHEET The sign-up sheet for coffee hours through February 15 is HERE, and you can also sign up in the undercroft. The coffee is already made for you - all you have to do is bring some snacks (and you can keep it simple as you like).
THE "EVERYTHING ROTA" The rota through February 15 is FINISHED and available HERE.
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY
9 am
Reader - Joan F.
Server - Jen
10 am
First Reader - Sarah J.
Second Reader - Alison S.
Servers - Faith
Altar - Barbara
Counters - Whoever is available
Coffee Hour - Whoever has leftovers
Sunday School - No Sunday School
Hello parishioners! Happy second day of Christmas, also known as Boxing Day, a day of charity, possibly named after the alms boxes in the entryways of churches. Today is also the Feast of St. Stephen, of Good King Wenceslas fame. Which is all to day, Christmas is definitely not over, nor, of course, the opportunity to do good and to stay focused on what's important. Hope everyone is having a lovely and relaxing Christmas holiday weekend, and we'll see you Sunday! -Astrid
2015 PLEDGE UPDATE We are now only about $7000 shy of our goal of $140,000 in pledges to balance our 2015 budget. If you are one of the eight or so families who haven't yet turned in a pledge card, it is definitely not too late! You can put your card in the plate - extra cards are in the back of the church - or mail it this week or next to the church. We are so grateful for the generosity of St. Nick's parishioners!
SOME HOLIDAY READING FOR YOU! RESULTS OF OUR PARISH SURVEY The Episcopal Church Foundation has tallied our results, and yes, we got excellent feedback - over 50% of households surveyed replied, which is much higher than their average response rate from churches. Good job! If you want to read all or part of the 33-page report, it is now available to everyone HERE. The vestry will discuss the results in January as well as Episcopal Church Foundation's recommendations, making the appropriate adjustments to our goals based on your feedback.
CIVIL RIGHTS PILGRIMAGE OPPORTUNITY FOR TEENS NEXT AUGUST The clergy from the Episcopal churches in Millbrook and Highland Falls have invited our teenagers to participate in their 3rd annual Civil Rights Pilgrimage to Hayneville, Alabama. The flyer for last year's trip is HERE, and we would love to get a few of our kids and adults to participate, both in planning and attendance. Contact Astrid if you might be interested and/or want to learn more.
REMEMBER OUR COFFEE HOUR SIGN-UP SHEET The sign-up sheet for coffee hours through February 15 is HERE, and you can also sign up in the undercroft. The coffee is already made for you - all you have to do is bring some snacks (and you can keep it simple as you like).
THE "EVERYTHING ROTA" The rota through February 15 is FINISHED and available HERE.
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY
9 am
Reader - Joan F.
Server - Jen
10 am
First Reader - Sarah J.
Second Reader - Alison S.
Servers - Faith
Altar - Barbara
Counters - Whoever is available
Coffee Hour - Whoever has leftovers
Sunday School - No Sunday School