THIS SUNDAY AT ST. NICK'S
January 1, 2017 ~ BEST WISHES IN 2017' FOR YOU ALL ~
The Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ
A WARM THANK YOU to The Rev. Dr. Paul Clayton and is wife, Rev. Sharon Clayton for being here to lead worship during the past few weeks during Fr. Sipples absence. Fr. Sipple will return on January 8.
"PAINT SUNDAY" The painters will begin working on the interior of St. Nick's early next week. During there time here we have been invited to worship at Zion Church in Wappingers Falls on January 8th, this will allow the painters to continue working without delay. Zion's services hours on this day are 7:30AM, Rite I, and 10AM, Rite II with with music and baptism.
READERS, SERVERS & ACOLYTES scheduled for the 10AM service on January 8th have been invited by Mother Mag to bring their vestments and take part in Zion's 10AM service. Those who were scheduled for the 9AM service on this day will not be participating but will be rescheduled for a future service.
PLEDGE PROGRESS FOR 2017 A huge thank you to everyone who has handed in pledge cards. So far, we have 50 pledge cards totaling $113,094.00 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 There will be no Sunday School or nursery care this Sunday but both will resume on January 8th.
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!
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 JANUARY 1ST
9 am
Reader - Polly Myhrum
Server - Joe Haubrich
10 am
Reader - Christine Ackerly
Reader - Paul Conrad
Server - Brandon Conrad
Acolyte - Lyndsey Conrad
Altar Guild - Liz Pavelka
Alms Counters - Sue Blodgett & Jack Devine
Sunday School - No Sunday School
Coffee Hour - Needed
January 1, 2017 ~ BEST WISHES IN 2017' FOR YOU ALL ~
The Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ
A WARM THANK YOU to The Rev. Dr. Paul Clayton and is wife, Rev. Sharon Clayton for being here to lead worship during the past few weeks during Fr. Sipples absence. Fr. Sipple will return on January 8.
"PAINT SUNDAY" The painters will begin working on the interior of St. Nick's early next week. During there time here we have been invited to worship at Zion Church in Wappingers Falls on January 8th, this will allow the painters to continue working without delay. Zion's services hours on this day are 7:30AM, Rite I, and 10AM, Rite II with with music and baptism.
READERS, SERVERS & ACOLYTES scheduled for the 10AM service on January 8th have been invited by Mother Mag to bring their vestments and take part in Zion's 10AM service. Those who were scheduled for the 9AM service on this day will not be participating but will be rescheduled for a future service.
PLEDGE PROGRESS FOR 2017 A huge thank you to everyone who has handed in pledge cards. So far, we have 50 pledge cards totaling $113,094.00 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 There will be no Sunday School or nursery care this Sunday but both will resume on January 8th.
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!
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 JANUARY 1ST
9 am
Reader - Polly Myhrum
Server - Joe Haubrich
10 am
Reader - Christine Ackerly
Reader - Paul Conrad
Server - Brandon Conrad
Acolyte - Lyndsey Conrad
Altar Guild - Liz Pavelka
Alms Counters - Sue Blodgett & Jack Devine
Sunday School - No Sunday School
Coffee Hour - Needed