The Feast of St. Nicholas!
FEAST OF ST NICHOLAS! 10 AM THIS SUNDAY
St. Nick visits St. Nick's THIS Sunday, December 4 at the 10 am service!! Come learn about the REAL St. Nicholas, bishop of Myra an example of generosity and faithfulness to those in need. St. Nick will visit during the 10 am service. Invite friends and spread the word!
THIS SUNDAY AT 9 AM
This Sunday's 9 am service will be a regular service for the Second Sunday of Advent.
PLEDGE PROGRESS FOR 2017
A huge thank you to everyone who has handed in pledge cards. So far, we have 37 pledge cards totaling $88,734.00 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. Please contact Dana if you didn't yet receive yours OR you can simply email Dana or Rev. 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.
CHRISTMAS ALTAR FLOWERS
Envelopes for altar flower donations for the Christmas Eve services will be available in the back of the church starting this Sunday. You can donate any amount in memory of or thanksgiving for someone you love. Names will be printed in the Christmas Eve bulletins.
FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS
Our annual Lessons and Carols service will be next Sunday, December 11th at 10 am. The following parishioners are scheduled to read at this special service: Fred Jackson, Sue Blodgett, Alex Reese, Janine Gauzza, Adam VanDerStuyf, Jennifer Klein, Jack Devine, Stacey Mesler, Peter Sipple
CHRISTMAS ANGELS
For the fifth year, St. Nick's will run a Christmas Angels program with Mid-Hudson Love In the Name of Christ (LOVE Inc.) LOVE Inc. volunteers (including our parishioners) will compile lists of children from local client families in need. St. Nick's families that wish to help will purchase gifts for these children. The recipient children are all located in Dutchess County and are part of families ranging in size from single child to multiple siblings. To participate, you can obtain your recipient list from Debbie Evans ([email protected]), Maria Wainwright ([email protected]) or Paul Curran ([email protected]). If you will be away this Sunday but want to participate please contact them via email. Gifts will need to wrapped and returned to the church by December 18th in order to be delivered to the children in time for Christmas.
NEWBURGH CHORALE
Our Interim Pastor, Peter Sipple, conducts the Newburgh Chorale, a community chorus. Accompanied by a chamber orchestra, the group will perform a concert of French-inspired music on
Sunday, December 11, 4 p.m.
at St. George's Episcopal Church. 105 Grand Street in Newburgh.
The major work is the Midnight Mass for Christmas of Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1634-1704), a delightful setting of the Latin Mass using then-popular Christmas carols. Following the Mass, the group will perform other familiar carols with French melodies. No tickets required; a voluntary offering is taken.
Peter hopes some members of St. Nick's will be free to attend!
OUTREACH MEETING
The Outreach Committee will meet this Sunday after church services in the undercroft. Topics of discussion include: Financial update and calendar planning for the upcoming year.
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND NURSERY CARE
There will be no Sunday School this Sunday for the Feast of St. Nick's or December 11th for Lessons and Carols. We are happy to have the children upstairs to participate in both services with us. Parents with little ones, please mark your calendars. There will be no nursery care on December 18th and 25th.
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!
LOVE INC.
Want to learn how to be a mentor for clients??? Love Inc. is having a LINC training session on Dec. 6, 6:30pm. For more information please see the flyer on the downstairs bulletin board.
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 [email protected]. 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 4TH
9 am
Reader - Adam VanDerStuyf
Server - Polly Myhrum
10 am
First reading - Jack Devine
Second Reading - Jennifer Klein
Server - Alex Reese
Acolyte - Jackson Wainwright
Altar Guild - Liz Pavelka
Counters - Paul B. and Paul C.
Sunday School - No Sunday School for the Feast of St. Nicholas
Coffee Hour - Needed
St. Nick visits St. Nick's THIS Sunday, December 4 at the 10 am service!! Come learn about the REAL St. Nicholas, bishop of Myra an example of generosity and faithfulness to those in need. St. Nick will visit during the 10 am service. Invite friends and spread the word!
THIS SUNDAY AT 9 AM
This Sunday's 9 am service will be a regular service for the Second Sunday of Advent.
PLEDGE PROGRESS FOR 2017
A huge thank you to everyone who has handed in pledge cards. So far, we have 37 pledge cards totaling $88,734.00 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. Please contact Dana if you didn't yet receive yours OR you can simply email Dana or Rev. 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.
CHRISTMAS ALTAR FLOWERS
Envelopes for altar flower donations for the Christmas Eve services will be available in the back of the church starting this Sunday. You can donate any amount in memory of or thanksgiving for someone you love. Names will be printed in the Christmas Eve bulletins.
FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS
Our annual Lessons and Carols service will be next Sunday, December 11th at 10 am. The following parishioners are scheduled to read at this special service: Fred Jackson, Sue Blodgett, Alex Reese, Janine Gauzza, Adam VanDerStuyf, Jennifer Klein, Jack Devine, Stacey Mesler, Peter Sipple
CHRISTMAS ANGELS
For the fifth year, St. Nick's will run a Christmas Angels program with Mid-Hudson Love In the Name of Christ (LOVE Inc.) LOVE Inc. volunteers (including our parishioners) will compile lists of children from local client families in need. St. Nick's families that wish to help will purchase gifts for these children. The recipient children are all located in Dutchess County and are part of families ranging in size from single child to multiple siblings. To participate, you can obtain your recipient list from Debbie Evans ([email protected]), Maria Wainwright ([email protected]) or Paul Curran ([email protected]). If you will be away this Sunday but want to participate please contact them via email. Gifts will need to wrapped and returned to the church by December 18th in order to be delivered to the children in time for Christmas.
NEWBURGH CHORALE
Our Interim Pastor, Peter Sipple, conducts the Newburgh Chorale, a community chorus. Accompanied by a chamber orchestra, the group will perform a concert of French-inspired music on
Sunday, December 11, 4 p.m.
at St. George's Episcopal Church. 105 Grand Street in Newburgh.
The major work is the Midnight Mass for Christmas of Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1634-1704), a delightful setting of the Latin Mass using then-popular Christmas carols. Following the Mass, the group will perform other familiar carols with French melodies. No tickets required; a voluntary offering is taken.
Peter hopes some members of St. Nick's will be free to attend!
OUTREACH MEETING
The Outreach Committee will meet this Sunday after church services in the undercroft. Topics of discussion include: Financial update and calendar planning for the upcoming year.
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND NURSERY CARE
There will be no Sunday School this Sunday for the Feast of St. Nick's or December 11th for Lessons and Carols. We are happy to have the children upstairs to participate in both services with us. Parents with little ones, please mark your calendars. There will be no nursery care on December 18th and 25th.
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!
LOVE INC.
Want to learn how to be a mentor for clients??? Love Inc. is having a LINC training session on Dec. 6, 6:30pm. For more information please see the flyer on the downstairs bulletin board.
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 [email protected]. 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 4TH
9 am
Reader - Adam VanDerStuyf
Server - Polly Myhrum
10 am
First reading - Jack Devine
Second Reading - Jennifer Klein
Server - Alex Reese
Acolyte - Jackson Wainwright
Altar Guild - Liz Pavelka
Counters - Paul B. and Paul C.
Sunday School - No Sunday School for the Feast of St. Nicholas
Coffee Hour - Needed
