HELLO PARISHIONERS - lots of news at the moment, so please take a glance below. And remember that our parish dinner out/fundraiser is this Sunday after church at Outback Steakhouse. We have over 100 signed up, but Jack tells me we can still fit people in! Plan to attend, and then talk to Jack on Sunday. (Remember: kids under 7 are free!). Stay warm and safe and see you all Sunday - Astrid
LOVE INC COOKIE WALK IS THIS SATURDAY - TOMORROW FEBRUARY 7! BUY COOKIES! BRING THEM TO THE PARISH DINNER SUNDAY! The Cookie Walk is a big sale of delicious homemade cookies that helps support Love INC's ministry to people in the community. It takes place at the Poughkeepsie Methodist Church, map HERE. 9 am - 2 pm, but show up early to get the best cookies!
ANNUAL MEETING REPORTS are all HERE and you can look them over whenever you have a chance.
MARDIS GRAS PANCAKE SUPPER: NEED VOLUNTEER HELP - SIGN UP THIS SUNDAY OR SIGN UP HERE Shrove Tuesday is coming up on February 17, and we are looking for volunteers to help set up, cook and clean. The sign-up sheet will be distributed in church starting February 1. You can also sign up RIGHT HERE online.
ADULTS: INTERESTED IN CONFIRMATION BUT COULDN'T MAKE LAST WEEK'S MEETING? No problem at all. Just email Astrid and she'll add you to the list and give you any information you need. Meanwhile, save the date ...
FEBRUARY 28 (SATURDAY) ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASS 9:30 AM - NOON Adults interested in being confirmed on March 22 when the bishop visits are invited to attend a course all about our tradition and the service of confirmation - what it means, why we do it, what's in the service itself, etc. Email Astrid with any questions you may have, and meanwhile, save the date!
OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING NEXT SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15, NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME The outreach committee is a very active and productive group of parishioners who help decide how to allocate the money we set aside as a parish for outreach, as well as what projects we want to participate in throughout the year. They also send cards to parishioners who are sick, and tend to general parish needs. They also happily welcome new members and/or just drop-ins with suggestions.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL SAVE THE DATE Dreaming about your summer plans? Before you make them, keep in mind Vacation Bible School, which will be the last week in July (July 27-31), 9:30 am - noon. VBS is for kids ages 4-12; older kids are welcome - encouraged - to sign on as volunteers.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEER MEETING SUNDAY MARCH 1 Volunteers for this year's VBS: We will meet Sunday March 1 after the 10 am service. Want to be a volunteer? Please email Astrid. We can always use more help!
PARISH FUNDRAISER LUNCH FEBRUARY 8 AT OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE Click here for a personal message from Jack Devine, our coordinator, and otherwise plan to buy tickets for it this Sunday after church.
LOVE INC NEWS: SEEKING DRESSER DONATIONS Have a dresser you're looking to give away? Love INC is specifically looking for dressers for several of its clients in need. Talk to or contact Eileen Doherty at [email protected].
THE "EVERYTHING ROTA" The rota through February 15 is available HERE.
DIRECTORY AS A PDF The parish directory is available at this link to those who would like an electronic copy.
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY
9 am
Reader - Jen
Server - Polly
10 am
First Reader - Janine Gauzza
Second Reader - Aidan Cuite
Servers - Lily & Liz
Altar - Liz
Counters - Cheryl & Melanie
Coffee Hour - Outback Fundraiser @ 11:30
Sunday School - Katie & Adam
LOVE INC COOKIE WALK IS THIS SATURDAY - TOMORROW FEBRUARY 7! BUY COOKIES! BRING THEM TO THE PARISH DINNER SUNDAY! The Cookie Walk is a big sale of delicious homemade cookies that helps support Love INC's ministry to people in the community. It takes place at the Poughkeepsie Methodist Church, map HERE. 9 am - 2 pm, but show up early to get the best cookies!
ANNUAL MEETING REPORTS are all HERE and you can look them over whenever you have a chance.
MARDIS GRAS PANCAKE SUPPER: NEED VOLUNTEER HELP - SIGN UP THIS SUNDAY OR SIGN UP HERE Shrove Tuesday is coming up on February 17, and we are looking for volunteers to help set up, cook and clean. The sign-up sheet will be distributed in church starting February 1. You can also sign up RIGHT HERE online.
ADULTS: INTERESTED IN CONFIRMATION BUT COULDN'T MAKE LAST WEEK'S MEETING? No problem at all. Just email Astrid and she'll add you to the list and give you any information you need. Meanwhile, save the date ...
FEBRUARY 28 (SATURDAY) ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASS 9:30 AM - NOON Adults interested in being confirmed on March 22 when the bishop visits are invited to attend a course all about our tradition and the service of confirmation - what it means, why we do it, what's in the service itself, etc. Email Astrid with any questions you may have, and meanwhile, save the date!
OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING NEXT SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15, NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME The outreach committee is a very active and productive group of parishioners who help decide how to allocate the money we set aside as a parish for outreach, as well as what projects we want to participate in throughout the year. They also send cards to parishioners who are sick, and tend to general parish needs. They also happily welcome new members and/or just drop-ins with suggestions.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL SAVE THE DATE Dreaming about your summer plans? Before you make them, keep in mind Vacation Bible School, which will be the last week in July (July 27-31), 9:30 am - noon. VBS is for kids ages 4-12; older kids are welcome - encouraged - to sign on as volunteers.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEER MEETING SUNDAY MARCH 1 Volunteers for this year's VBS: We will meet Sunday March 1 after the 10 am service. Want to be a volunteer? Please email Astrid. We can always use more help!
PARISH FUNDRAISER LUNCH FEBRUARY 8 AT OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE Click here for a personal message from Jack Devine, our coordinator, and otherwise plan to buy tickets for it this Sunday after church.
LOVE INC NEWS: SEEKING DRESSER DONATIONS Have a dresser you're looking to give away? Love INC is specifically looking for dressers for several of its clients in need. Talk to or contact Eileen Doherty at [email protected].
THE "EVERYTHING ROTA" The rota through February 15 is available HERE.
DIRECTORY AS A PDF The parish directory is available at this link to those who would like an electronic copy.
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY
9 am
Reader - Jen
Server - Polly
10 am
First Reader - Janine Gauzza
Second Reader - Aidan Cuite
Servers - Lily & Liz
Altar - Liz
Counters - Cheryl & Melanie
Coffee Hour - Outback Fundraiser @ 11:30
Sunday School - Katie & Adam
