HELLO PARISHIONERS - this Sunday we will receive our new directories, which look GREAT. What a busy year we've had! We'll also hear one more Sunday from fellow parishioners about what St. Nick's means, as well as from our stewardship chair, Polly. This an important Sunday in the life our parish, so hope you can make it!
FALL SERIES "WASTE NOT" HAS BEGUN Thanks to all who came out for last Sunday's first in our Waste Note series. In November, one of the founders of ZeroToGo in Beacon will be speaking with us about her organization's work to eliminate all food and paper/plastic waste, and in December, Mother Storm and the wardens will lead a discussion about the pope's recent encyclical on the environment and also the Anglican Communion's statements on this subject. Join us!
NEW!! THURSDAY LUNCHTIME BIBLE STUDY ON SUNDAY'S READINGS Drop in when you can at noon on Thursdays, starting next Thursday October 29, for a short service of noonday prayer followed by 45 minutes of Bible study and discussion on the texts for the coming Sunday! This is a totally casual, no pressure, come-as-you-can sort of thing. Hope to see you there!
CHOIR REHEARSALS BEGIN THIS SUNDAY!! - NEW MEMBERS WELCOME It's that time! Our choir will begin preparing THIS SUNDAY for the Lessons and Carols and Christmas Eve services. Rehearsals take place after church. Interested in joining this season? Everyone is welcome! Talk to Dan after the service or email him at [email protected].
FALL BOOK GROUP - "THE SIXTH EXTINCTION" NEXT WEDS OCTOBER 28 Our fall book group meets Weds October 28, and we'll be reading Pulitzer Prize winning The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert (info at link). This goes with our "Waste Not" series, above. Books will be available at the church this Sunday, and you can buy them there for $12 each. Listen for more at Sunday's announcements. Join us!
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP OF ST. NICK'S October is the month when we give thanks for another wonderful year and begin planning for the next year's budget. Please begin to think and pray about what you would like to pledge to our parish for the coming year, and listen during announcements for more.
STEWARDSHIP "FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS" HERE New to St. Nick's or just need a reminder of the hows and whys of giving to St. Nick's? Click here to have all your questions answered! These will also be available in the back of the church starting this Sunday, October 11 and through the rest of the month.
ALL SAINTS LIST OF DECEASED - LAST DAY TO ADD NAMES IS THIS SUNDAY OR (BY EMAIL) NEXT TUESDAY Include your loved one's name on the list of the deceased, to be read aloud at our All Saints' service November 1. You can send the names to Dana, the administrator, at [email protected], OR you can write them on the clipboard in the narthex of the church.CHILI FEST & CRAFT FAIR - SAVE THE DATE & ITEMS NEEDED This year's craft fair, chili fest and rummage sale will be on Saturday November 21. If you're cleaning out and have things you'd like to sell, please set them aside and bring them to church the week of November 15. Also, if you have paper grocery bags you don't need, please bring them to the church any time between now and November 21. You can leave them downstairs in the kitchen.
NEW! MID-HUDSON YOUTH GROUP "CONNECT" FOR AGES 14-18 THIS SUNDAY The group met for the first time on Sept 27 and had a very successful gathering. Click here to read a summary of that meeting, along with information about upcoming events, from the Rev. Megan Sanders, one of its coordinators. Let's get some involvement from St. Nick's! Contact Mo. Storm with questions.
IN THE AREA: SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8, CONCERT OF MUSIC FOR ORGAN AND WOMEN'S CHOIR BY WOMEN COMPOSERS Presented by Gail Archer, organist professor at Vassar College, and the Vassar College Women's Choir. The concert will include a cappella works of women composers and the proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. At Christ Church Episcopal, 20 Carroll Street in Poughkeepsie, $15. Concert begins at 7 pm.
ALSO IN THE AREA: THE TREBLE CHORISTERS OF THE ST. THOMAS 5TH AVENUE BOY'S CHOIR will perform at Zion Church in Wappingers Falls on Friday, November 20 at 6 pm. Tickets available here or at the door.
SUNDAY SCHOOL Kids ages 4-12 are welcome to join the Sunday school group downstairs for the first half of the 10 am service. Older kids who would like to help can also attend. The kids are currently doing an eight-week unit on the creation story in Genesis with an emphasis on stewardship of God's earth.
COFFEE HOURS - SIGN UP ANY TIME RIGHT HERE 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 on the link above for instructions and ideas, and to sign up. Thank you!
THE ROTA through the end of November is HERE. If you'd ever like to be added as a reader or server, contact Dana or Mother Storm.
WHO'S ON SUNDAY
9 am
Reader - Katie Graves-Abe
Server - Melanie Hexel
10 am
First Reader - Aiden Cuite
Second Reader - Needed
Servers - Lyndsey and Paul Conrad
Altar - Leeann Haubrich
Counters - Sue Blodgett and Jack Devine
Sunday School - Jamie, Adam and Andrew (helper)
Coffee Hour - Needed
FALL SERIES "WASTE NOT" HAS BEGUN Thanks to all who came out for last Sunday's first in our Waste Note series. In November, one of the founders of ZeroToGo in Beacon will be speaking with us about her organization's work to eliminate all food and paper/plastic waste, and in December, Mother Storm and the wardens will lead a discussion about the pope's recent encyclical on the environment and also the Anglican Communion's statements on this subject. Join us!
NEW!! THURSDAY LUNCHTIME BIBLE STUDY ON SUNDAY'S READINGS Drop in when you can at noon on Thursdays, starting next Thursday October 29, for a short service of noonday prayer followed by 45 minutes of Bible study and discussion on the texts for the coming Sunday! This is a totally casual, no pressure, come-as-you-can sort of thing. Hope to see you there!
CHOIR REHEARSALS BEGIN THIS SUNDAY!! - NEW MEMBERS WELCOME It's that time! Our choir will begin preparing THIS SUNDAY for the Lessons and Carols and Christmas Eve services. Rehearsals take place after church. Interested in joining this season? Everyone is welcome! Talk to Dan after the service or email him at [email protected].
FALL BOOK GROUP - "THE SIXTH EXTINCTION" NEXT WEDS OCTOBER 28 Our fall book group meets Weds October 28, and we'll be reading Pulitzer Prize winning The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert (info at link). This goes with our "Waste Not" series, above. Books will be available at the church this Sunday, and you can buy them there for $12 each. Listen for more at Sunday's announcements. Join us!
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP OF ST. NICK'S October is the month when we give thanks for another wonderful year and begin planning for the next year's budget. Please begin to think and pray about what you would like to pledge to our parish for the coming year, and listen during announcements for more.
STEWARDSHIP "FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS" HERE New to St. Nick's or just need a reminder of the hows and whys of giving to St. Nick's? Click here to have all your questions answered! These will also be available in the back of the church starting this Sunday, October 11 and through the rest of the month.
ALL SAINTS LIST OF DECEASED - LAST DAY TO ADD NAMES IS THIS SUNDAY OR (BY EMAIL) NEXT TUESDAY Include your loved one's name on the list of the deceased, to be read aloud at our All Saints' service November 1. You can send the names to Dana, the administrator, at [email protected], OR you can write them on the clipboard in the narthex of the church.CHILI FEST & CRAFT FAIR - SAVE THE DATE & ITEMS NEEDED This year's craft fair, chili fest and rummage sale will be on Saturday November 21. If you're cleaning out and have things you'd like to sell, please set them aside and bring them to church the week of November 15. Also, if you have paper grocery bags you don't need, please bring them to the church any time between now and November 21. You can leave them downstairs in the kitchen.
NEW! MID-HUDSON YOUTH GROUP "CONNECT" FOR AGES 14-18 THIS SUNDAY The group met for the first time on Sept 27 and had a very successful gathering. Click here to read a summary of that meeting, along with information about upcoming events, from the Rev. Megan Sanders, one of its coordinators. Let's get some involvement from St. Nick's! Contact Mo. Storm with questions.
IN THE AREA: SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8, CONCERT OF MUSIC FOR ORGAN AND WOMEN'S CHOIR BY WOMEN COMPOSERS Presented by Gail Archer, organist professor at Vassar College, and the Vassar College Women's Choir. The concert will include a cappella works of women composers and the proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. At Christ Church Episcopal, 20 Carroll Street in Poughkeepsie, $15. Concert begins at 7 pm.
ALSO IN THE AREA: THE TREBLE CHORISTERS OF THE ST. THOMAS 5TH AVENUE BOY'S CHOIR will perform at Zion Church in Wappingers Falls on Friday, November 20 at 6 pm. Tickets available here or at the door.
SUNDAY SCHOOL Kids ages 4-12 are welcome to join the Sunday school group downstairs for the first half of the 10 am service. Older kids who would like to help can also attend. The kids are currently doing an eight-week unit on the creation story in Genesis with an emphasis on stewardship of God's earth.
COFFEE HOURS - SIGN UP ANY TIME RIGHT HERE 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 on the link above for instructions and ideas, and to sign up. Thank you!
THE ROTA through the end of November is HERE. If you'd ever like to be added as a reader or server, contact Dana or Mother Storm.
WHO'S ON SUNDAY
9 am
Reader - Katie Graves-Abe
Server - Melanie Hexel
10 am
First Reader - Aiden Cuite
Second Reader - Needed
Servers - Lyndsey and Paul Conrad
Altar - Leeann Haubrich
Counters - Sue Blodgett and Jack Devine
Sunday School - Jamie, Adam and Andrew (helper)
Coffee Hour - Needed
