THIS SUNDAY AT ST. NICK'S
May 3, 2015
Fifth Sunday of Easter
IT'S HERE!! CAPITAL CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF PARTY IS THIS SUNDAY MAY 3 our big kick-off party at Peggy and Wally's home in nearby Bowdoin Park. This is going to be loads of fun, with lots of activities for kids and fun for grown-ups in a beautiful, historic setting. Don't miss it!!
THIS SATURDAY AT 2PM, there will be a memorial service at St. Nick's for Leonard Caddell, the father of Serena Starzyk. He and his wife Serena have been regular visitors to our church over the years. All are welcome to participate on Saturday with the Caddell/Starzyk family.
SPRING SALE! Polly Myrhum's Pottery Shop (2 doors up from the church) will be having their annual "Spring Sale" this Saturday from 9am til 4pm. Numerous beautiful works of ceramic art are available for purchase or custom order. More details at 297-5681
JOINING US THIS SUNDAY for worship and celebration is The Venerable William C. Parnell, Archdeacon for Mission, Diocese of New York.
ST. NICK'S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: We are about to embark on our fundraising effort to address critical deferred maintenance and building improvements to meet the needs of the growing parish community. Visit our parish website and watch your emails for Capital Campaign News. (Gmail users check your "spam" if the news emails aren't arriving in your in-box - we're still working on this issue).
LOCAL FARM STAND IS OPENED - PLUS CSA SHARES AVAILABLE!
Farmers Tim and Sam asked us to pass along notice that Obercreek Farm, just up the street from the church, is gearing up for their new season. Many St. Nick's parishioners are members of our local farm, which includes a Community Supported Agriculture program (CSA - weekly shares of fresh local produce) and also a farmer's market, which starts this weekend (Sat and Sunday). Support local, sustainable agriculture!
LOVE INC. FURNITURE MISSION: Love INC. needs our help. They are looking for furniture donations to help families in need. Please click HERE for a full list of items they are in need of.
LETS NOT FORGET OUR OWN: We no longer have a microwave in the church kitchen. Anyone interested in donating a microwave can either drop it off at the church or contact Dana (845)297-2010
SPRING CLEAN-UP: Spring has sprung! It's time for spring clean-up. Anyone who is interested in helping out please join us on May 9th from 9am-12pm.
COFFEE HOUR - SIGN UP HERE Thank you to those of you who recently signed up to host coffee hours. We still have LOTS of coffee hour slots open. It can be simple: donuts, carrot sticks, crackers and cheese - whatever you can pick up at the store. The coffee is already made. Click on the link for ideas/instructions, and to sign up. Thank you!
SUNDAY SERVICES ARE AT 9 & 10 AM Mother Storm is officially on maternity leave. During this time we welcome Father Sipple to lead our Sunday services. For his bio, click HERE.
THE "EVERYTHING ROTA" The rota (reader-server-altar guild-counter-teacher schedule) through May 24 is available HERE. IF you're not on it but would like to be, please pardon our mistake and let Dana know right away at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.
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.
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 - Adam VanDerStuyf
Server - Adam VanDerStuyf
10 am
First Reader - Gayle Rhodes
Second Reader - Jennifer Klein
Servers - Brandon Conrad & Evelyn Reis-Larson
Altar - Debbie Evans
Counters - Janine Gauzza & Melanie Hexel
Coffee Hour - Needed
Sunday School - Alex Reese & Marcus Gauzza
Nursery Volunteer - Needed
May 3, 2015
Fifth Sunday of Easter
IT'S HERE!! CAPITAL CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF PARTY IS THIS SUNDAY MAY 3 our big kick-off party at Peggy and Wally's home in nearby Bowdoin Park. This is going to be loads of fun, with lots of activities for kids and fun for grown-ups in a beautiful, historic setting. Don't miss it!!
THIS SATURDAY AT 2PM, there will be a memorial service at St. Nick's for Leonard Caddell, the father of Serena Starzyk. He and his wife Serena have been regular visitors to our church over the years. All are welcome to participate on Saturday with the Caddell/Starzyk family.
SPRING SALE! Polly Myrhum's Pottery Shop (2 doors up from the church) will be having their annual "Spring Sale" this Saturday from 9am til 4pm. Numerous beautiful works of ceramic art are available for purchase or custom order. More details at 297-5681
JOINING US THIS SUNDAY for worship and celebration is The Venerable William C. Parnell, Archdeacon for Mission, Diocese of New York.
ST. NICK'S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: We are about to embark on our fundraising effort to address critical deferred maintenance and building improvements to meet the needs of the growing parish community. Visit our parish website and watch your emails for Capital Campaign News. (Gmail users check your "spam" if the news emails aren't arriving in your in-box - we're still working on this issue).
LOCAL FARM STAND IS OPENED - PLUS CSA SHARES AVAILABLE!
Farmers Tim and Sam asked us to pass along notice that Obercreek Farm, just up the street from the church, is gearing up for their new season. Many St. Nick's parishioners are members of our local farm, which includes a Community Supported Agriculture program (CSA - weekly shares of fresh local produce) and also a farmer's market, which starts this weekend (Sat and Sunday). Support local, sustainable agriculture!
LOVE INC. FURNITURE MISSION: Love INC. needs our help. They are looking for furniture donations to help families in need. Please click HERE for a full list of items they are in need of.
LETS NOT FORGET OUR OWN: We no longer have a microwave in the church kitchen. Anyone interested in donating a microwave can either drop it off at the church or contact Dana (845)297-2010
SPRING CLEAN-UP: Spring has sprung! It's time for spring clean-up. Anyone who is interested in helping out please join us on May 9th from 9am-12pm.
COFFEE HOUR - SIGN UP HERE Thank you to those of you who recently signed up to host coffee hours. We still have LOTS of coffee hour slots open. It can be simple: donuts, carrot sticks, crackers and cheese - whatever you can pick up at the store. The coffee is already made. Click on the link for ideas/instructions, and to sign up. Thank you!
SUNDAY SERVICES ARE AT 9 & 10 AM Mother Storm is officially on maternity leave. During this time we welcome Father Sipple to lead our Sunday services. For his bio, click HERE.
THE "EVERYTHING ROTA" The rota (reader-server-altar guild-counter-teacher schedule) through May 24 is available HERE. IF you're not on it but would like to be, please pardon our mistake and let Dana know right away at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.
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.
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 - Adam VanDerStuyf
Server - Adam VanDerStuyf
10 am
First Reader - Gayle Rhodes
Second Reader - Jennifer Klein
Servers - Brandon Conrad & Evelyn Reis-Larson
Altar - Debbie Evans
Counters - Janine Gauzza & Melanie Hexel
Coffee Hour - Needed
Sunday School - Alex Reese & Marcus Gauzza
Nursery Volunteer - Needed
