THIS SUNDAY AT ST. NICK'S
The Epiphany of Our Lord
January 5, 2020
Services are at 9am & 10am
THIS SUNDAY we will offer a big welcome to the Three Kings joining us at 10am today to celebrate the Epiphany of Our Lord.
PLEDGE ENVELOPES Don’t forget your pledge envelopes for the 2020 year. They will soon be available in the back of the church for you to take home with you.
GROUNDHOG OFFICE HOURS ARE BACK Mtr. Leigh is available Wednesdays for Groundhog Office Hours from 10a to 12p at the Groundhog Coffee Shop in the Village: 2703 W Main St, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.
VESTRY ELECTIONS & ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PARISH will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Please see the blue insert in today’s bulletin to find out more. God might be calling you to be a leader at St. Nick’s! Please signup to bring a potluck dish to share. The clipboard and signup sheet are in the Narthex.
Vestry Elections 2020
The Annual Meeting of the parish will be held in late January or early February. At that meeting, we will elect a new class of vestry members to replace the following members, whose terms expire at the annual meeting 2020:
Deb Evans
Jack Parry
Cyndy Wisdo (fulfilling a one-year term for Christine Ackerly)
Have YOU considered running for Vestry?!
It is often said that Vestry meetings are “the business meeting of the church,” and while that’s somewhat true, the Vestry also consists of spiritually grounded persons who seek to further the mission and ministry of our Church. It is a group that is necessarily concerned with both the “why” (why we do what we do as church) AND the “how” (the logistics of carrying that out). Members serve for a three-year term and are eligible to serve for as long as six years. We have a monthly meeting on the second Wednesday from 7:30pm to 9pm, and we adhere to that time limit. Some years we have a Vestry retreat. Ours is a working Vestry, meaning that each member takes ownership of an area of ministry. This arises out of the member’s own gifts and passions.
The Vestry is an integral part of the parish! No one person can run this place alone — and no one should. But if you’d like to see St. Nick’s grow and thrive, your being on the Vestry would be the most efficient and helpful way to make that happen. Either the Rector or any Vestry member (listed below, along with the year their terms expire) would be happy to talk with you about what it’s like to be on the Vestry.
Debra Evans 2020*
Janine Gauzza (Sr Warden) 2021
Joe Haubrich, II 2022
Jack Parry 2020*
Greg Freeman (Jr Warden)
2021 Dorothy Jackson (Clerk) 2022
Cyndy Wisdo 2020*
Edie Palm 2021
Ted Obligado 2022 *
* As they have served only one three-year term, these members are eligible for re-election.
Those considering running for Vestry should email a photo and a brief biography of 100 words or less to [email protected] no later than January 8th, 2020.
STEWARDSHIP 2019 Thank you to all that have returned a pledge card for 2020. We are so blessed for all the ways you support our beloved parish. Because of your generosity, we have reached our goal of $145,000 for 2020! To date, we have 46 pledges totaling $145,060. If you haven’t received a pledge card but would like to pledge, pledge cards are available in the Narthex.
NEW! ST. NICK’S APPAREL We are now accepting orders for St. Nick’s apparel. Check out our items by visiting: https://stnicholas.itemorder.com/sale or CLICK HERE
Want to lend a helping hand around the church?
Check out our Property to do list.
Greg Freeman, our Jr. Warden, has created a property to-do list for things to do around the parish, such as spring weeding, and the like. Each item has a contact person and a space for a volunteer's name. Please take a look and consider how you might help with these tasks around the parish. We appreciate you everything you do! Click HERE to view the list.
SUNDAY SCHOOL AT ST. NICK'S is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft from 10- 10:30. All are welcome! Nursery care is available during the 10am service.
SIGN UP FOR ALTAR FLOWERS ANY SUNDAY Did you know you can sign up to have the altar guild buy flowers in memory of or in thanksgiving for a loved one? Just sign up on the poster on the Sacristy door and we will make sure your memorial or thanksgiving is observed on the appropriate day. Suggested donation is $25, to be put in the plate (memo line “flower memorial/thanksgiving”).
AA GROUP MEETINGS Are held in St. Nick's undercroft every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 7:30pm.
ONLINE DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of the directory.
INTRA OFFICE DEADLINES Want to put an announcement in the bulletin or weekly e-news? Here are our deadlines:
Sunday Bulletin - Tuesdays, 12 noon
Weekly e-news - Thursdays, 12 noon
PASTORAL MINISTRY If you have concern for yourself, a family member or friend, please contact Mtr. Leigh Hall, at 845-432-HOLY, or email [email protected]. The Rector observes Friday as her Sabbath. Please emergency calls/texts/emails on Fridays.
COFFEE HOUR is a great time for fellowship! The sign-up sheet is HERE, there are always slots available so please consider signing up. We like to keep it simple so Munchkins, cheese and crackers, or even some veggies will do.
AGING NEWS: SENIOR RESOURCES Click on this link for the recent enews from Dutchess County Department For The Aging: https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Aging/OFA-Golden-Living-News-for-Senior-Citizens.htm
SUNDAY PARTICIPANTS / ROTA The ROTA schedule through February is available. You can find it HERE on the downstairs bulletin board or on our website. Anyone who would like to be added to our list of Sunday Participants contact Dana at [email protected].
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY JANUARY 5TH
9am
First Reader - Cheryl Lange
Server - Joe Haubrich
10 am
First reading – Janine Gauzza
Second reading – Needed
Server – Alex Reese
Acolyte - Elizabeth Cuite
Altar Guild – Polly Myhrum
Counters – Edie P. & Eileen D.
Sunday School – TBA
Coffee Hour - Sue Blodgett
In Our Prayers
Those for whom prayers have been asked:
For my nieces to grow up close to our family & get through this dark time together.
Mike & Florence + Kristine & Pete + Henry & Sue + Kelly + RayJohn + Nancy + Will +Violet + Mike + Rick + Nicholas + Robert + Dean + Martha + Stacey + Duncan + Jack + LArry + Santiago + Lorraine + John
The Epiphany of Our Lord
January 5, 2020
Services are at 9am & 10am
THIS SUNDAY we will offer a big welcome to the Three Kings joining us at 10am today to celebrate the Epiphany of Our Lord.
PLEDGE ENVELOPES Don’t forget your pledge envelopes for the 2020 year. They will soon be available in the back of the church for you to take home with you.
GROUNDHOG OFFICE HOURS ARE BACK Mtr. Leigh is available Wednesdays for Groundhog Office Hours from 10a to 12p at the Groundhog Coffee Shop in the Village: 2703 W Main St, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.
VESTRY ELECTIONS & ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PARISH will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Please see the blue insert in today’s bulletin to find out more. God might be calling you to be a leader at St. Nick’s! Please signup to bring a potluck dish to share. The clipboard and signup sheet are in the Narthex.
Vestry Elections 2020
The Annual Meeting of the parish will be held in late January or early February. At that meeting, we will elect a new class of vestry members to replace the following members, whose terms expire at the annual meeting 2020:
Deb Evans
Jack Parry
Cyndy Wisdo (fulfilling a one-year term for Christine Ackerly)
Have YOU considered running for Vestry?!
It is often said that Vestry meetings are “the business meeting of the church,” and while that’s somewhat true, the Vestry also consists of spiritually grounded persons who seek to further the mission and ministry of our Church. It is a group that is necessarily concerned with both the “why” (why we do what we do as church) AND the “how” (the logistics of carrying that out). Members serve for a three-year term and are eligible to serve for as long as six years. We have a monthly meeting on the second Wednesday from 7:30pm to 9pm, and we adhere to that time limit. Some years we have a Vestry retreat. Ours is a working Vestry, meaning that each member takes ownership of an area of ministry. This arises out of the member’s own gifts and passions.
The Vestry is an integral part of the parish! No one person can run this place alone — and no one should. But if you’d like to see St. Nick’s grow and thrive, your being on the Vestry would be the most efficient and helpful way to make that happen. Either the Rector or any Vestry member (listed below, along with the year their terms expire) would be happy to talk with you about what it’s like to be on the Vestry.
Debra Evans 2020*
Janine Gauzza (Sr Warden) 2021
Joe Haubrich, II 2022
Jack Parry 2020*
Greg Freeman (Jr Warden)
2021 Dorothy Jackson (Clerk) 2022
Cyndy Wisdo 2020*
Edie Palm 2021
Ted Obligado 2022 *
* As they have served only one three-year term, these members are eligible for re-election.
Those considering running for Vestry should email a photo and a brief biography of 100 words or less to [email protected] no later than January 8th, 2020.
STEWARDSHIP 2019 Thank you to all that have returned a pledge card for 2020. We are so blessed for all the ways you support our beloved parish. Because of your generosity, we have reached our goal of $145,000 for 2020! To date, we have 46 pledges totaling $145,060. If you haven’t received a pledge card but would like to pledge, pledge cards are available in the Narthex.
NEW! ST. NICK’S APPAREL We are now accepting orders for St. Nick’s apparel. Check out our items by visiting: https://stnicholas.itemorder.com/sale or CLICK HERE
Want to lend a helping hand around the church?
Check out our Property to do list.
Greg Freeman, our Jr. Warden, has created a property to-do list for things to do around the parish, such as spring weeding, and the like. Each item has a contact person and a space for a volunteer's name. Please take a look and consider how you might help with these tasks around the parish. We appreciate you everything you do! Click HERE to view the list.
SUNDAY SCHOOL AT ST. NICK'S is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft from 10- 10:30. All are welcome! Nursery care is available during the 10am service.
SIGN UP FOR ALTAR FLOWERS ANY SUNDAY Did you know you can sign up to have the altar guild buy flowers in memory of or in thanksgiving for a loved one? Just sign up on the poster on the Sacristy door and we will make sure your memorial or thanksgiving is observed on the appropriate day. Suggested donation is $25, to be put in the plate (memo line “flower memorial/thanksgiving”).
AA GROUP MEETINGS Are held in St. Nick's undercroft every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 7:30pm.
ONLINE DIRECTORY Click here for the online version of the directory.
INTRA OFFICE DEADLINES Want to put an announcement in the bulletin or weekly e-news? Here are our deadlines:
Sunday Bulletin - Tuesdays, 12 noon
Weekly e-news - Thursdays, 12 noon
PASTORAL MINISTRY If you have concern for yourself, a family member or friend, please contact Mtr. Leigh Hall, at 845-432-HOLY, or email [email protected]. The Rector observes Friday as her Sabbath. Please emergency calls/texts/emails on Fridays.
COFFEE HOUR is a great time for fellowship! The sign-up sheet is HERE, there are always slots available so please consider signing up. We like to keep it simple so Munchkins, cheese and crackers, or even some veggies will do.
AGING NEWS: SENIOR RESOURCES Click on this link for the recent enews from Dutchess County Department For The Aging: https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Aging/OFA-Golden-Living-News-for-Senior-Citizens.htm
SUNDAY PARTICIPANTS / ROTA The ROTA schedule through February is available. You can find it HERE on the downstairs bulletin board or on our website. Anyone who would like to be added to our list of Sunday Participants contact Dana at [email protected].
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY JANUARY 5TH
9am
First Reader - Cheryl Lange
Server - Joe Haubrich
10 am
First reading – Janine Gauzza
Second reading – Needed
Server – Alex Reese
Acolyte - Elizabeth Cuite
Altar Guild – Polly Myhrum
Counters – Edie P. & Eileen D.
Sunday School – TBA
Coffee Hour - Sue Blodgett
In Our Prayers
Those for whom prayers have been asked:
For my nieces to grow up close to our family & get through this dark time together.
Mike & Florence + Kristine & Pete + Henry & Sue + Kelly + RayJohn + Nancy + Will +Violet + Mike + Rick + Nicholas + Robert + Dean + Martha + Stacey + Duncan + Jack + LArry + Santiago + Lorraine + John
