THIS SUNDAY AT ST. NICK'S
Feast of St. Francis and the
Blessing of the Animals
October 6, 2019
Services are at 9am & 10am
THE BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS is this Sunday, October 6th at the 10am service. This is the time to bring your furry or not so furry friends for their annual blessing :)
A BIG THANKS to everyone who joined us and contributed to our annual Parish Picnic. Once again, we lucked out with beautiful weather, yummy food, and great company. Special thanks to Greg & Joan Freeman for hosting.
FARM TO TABLE LUNCHEON FUNDRAISER:
OCTOBER 20TH
You won't want to miss this! Tickets are on sale now. Please see Janine Gauzza, Dorothy Jackson or Joe Haubrich II for purchases. Menu details to come.
PAINT N SIP FUNDRAISER
Date: November 3, 2019
Time: 2pm
Place: St. Nick's
Cost: $40 p/person
Let's get together for a fun afternoon of painting, beverages and snacks! This event has a 12 person limit. Tickets will be available this Sunday, 9/29. See Deb Evans
STEWARDSHIP SEASON IS HERE Those who pledged last year should have received a letter and pledge card in the mail. Thank you to all those who have already returned their card. Please plan to join us on Ingathering Sunday, November 3rd for our annual Blessing of the Pledge Cards. Pledge cards for the 2020 year are available in the Narthex. Thank you for all the ways you support our beloved parish!
St. Nick's Church Fair is on November 23rd
If you'd like to get involved, please see Eileen Doherty or Joan Freeman for more information.
Groundhog Office Hours
On Wednesdays this fall, starting September 4, Mtr. Leigh will be available for Groundhog Office Hours from 10a to 12p at the Groundhog Coffee Shop in the Village: 2703 W Main St, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. There is no agenda for these meetings: it's simply a chance to talk informally about anything you want.
+ ZION FOOD PANTRY +
Help your neighbor in need! It’s as easy as buying an extra box of cereal, peanut butter etc. while you’re already at the store. Bring your donations anytime during the week or to church on Sunday.
LOVE INC. 11TH ANNUAL SCRABBLE TOURNAMENT This years's tournament will be on Thursday, October 10th. Now is the time to secure a partner and register so you can join in the fun. For more information and registration please see the flyer on the downstairs bulletin board.
ST. NICK'S NURSERY Our nursery worker, Kim Steuber, will be downstairs at 9:30a in our "pop up" nursery for childcare 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
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.
SUNDAY PARTICIPANTS The ROTA through November 10th is available. Find it on the downstairs bulletin board, our weekly email HERE and on our website. If you would like to sign-up to be a participant, please contact Dana in the office at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY October 6th
9am
First Reader - Needed
Server - Joe Haubrich
10 am
First Reader - George Hemroth
Second Reader - No Reading
Eucharistic Minister/Server - Liz Pavelka
Acolyte - No Acolyte
Altar Guild - Deb Evans
Alms Counters - Greg F. & Cyndy W.
Sunday School - No Sunday School, The children will join us for the Blessing of the Animals
Coffee Hour - Angelo, Barb & Lucy
NEW SERVERS WANTED: The Summer is a great time to step into a ministry role that interests you. We are looking for new folks to serve as readers, Eucharistic Ministers ( serve the chalice on Sunday), and acolytes. If you would be interested in filling one of these roles for worship, please email the office at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com, and we will get you trained.
In Our Prayers
Those for whom prayers have been asked:
Wilhelmina + Kristina & Pete + Kelly + RayJohn + Felice + Violet + Will + Nicholas + Mike + noel + Susan & Henry + Susan & Henry + George + Diane + Larry + Santiago + Dale + Tina + Lorraine + John + Dan + Liz + Jack + Russell + Josephine + Tommy + Joanne + Robin + Doug + Robert + Nick + Dawn + Sandra
Thanksgivings:
For Fr. Bean celebrating with all at St. Nick's + For the beautiful weather
The altar flowers are given
Altar flowers are given by Stacey Messler & Colin Cuite in loving memory of Joseph Sessa.
Those who have died. Or whose anniversary of death falls this week:
The life and work of Cesar Pelli + Remembering Fran Parker + Robert
Feast of St. Francis and the
Blessing of the Animals
October 6, 2019
Services are at 9am & 10am
THE BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS is this Sunday, October 6th at the 10am service. This is the time to bring your furry or not so furry friends for their annual blessing :)
A BIG THANKS to everyone who joined us and contributed to our annual Parish Picnic. Once again, we lucked out with beautiful weather, yummy food, and great company. Special thanks to Greg & Joan Freeman for hosting.
FARM TO TABLE LUNCHEON FUNDRAISER:
OCTOBER 20TH
You won't want to miss this! Tickets are on sale now. Please see Janine Gauzza, Dorothy Jackson or Joe Haubrich II for purchases. Menu details to come.
PAINT N SIP FUNDRAISER
Date: November 3, 2019
Time: 2pm
Place: St. Nick's
Cost: $40 p/person
Let's get together for a fun afternoon of painting, beverages and snacks! This event has a 12 person limit. Tickets will be available this Sunday, 9/29. See Deb Evans
STEWARDSHIP SEASON IS HERE Those who pledged last year should have received a letter and pledge card in the mail. Thank you to all those who have already returned their card. Please plan to join us on Ingathering Sunday, November 3rd for our annual Blessing of the Pledge Cards. Pledge cards for the 2020 year are available in the Narthex. Thank you for all the ways you support our beloved parish!
St. Nick's Church Fair is on November 23rd
If you'd like to get involved, please see Eileen Doherty or Joan Freeman for more information.
Groundhog Office Hours
On Wednesdays this fall, starting September 4, Mtr. Leigh will be available for Groundhog Office Hours from 10a to 12p at the Groundhog Coffee Shop in the Village: 2703 W Main St, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. There is no agenda for these meetings: it's simply a chance to talk informally about anything you want.
+ ZION FOOD PANTRY +
Help your neighbor in need! It’s as easy as buying an extra box of cereal, peanut butter etc. while you’re already at the store. Bring your donations anytime during the week or to church on Sunday.
LOVE INC. 11TH ANNUAL SCRABBLE TOURNAMENT This years's tournament will be on Thursday, October 10th. Now is the time to secure a partner and register so you can join in the fun. For more information and registration please see the flyer on the downstairs bulletin board.
ST. NICK'S NURSERY Our nursery worker, Kim Steuber, will be downstairs at 9:30a in our "pop up" nursery for childcare 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
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.
SUNDAY PARTICIPANTS The ROTA through November 10th is available. Find it on the downstairs bulletin board, our weekly email HERE and on our website. If you would like to sign-up to be a participant, please contact Dana in the office at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY October 6th
9am
First Reader - Needed
Server - Joe Haubrich
10 am
First Reader - George Hemroth
Second Reader - No Reading
Eucharistic Minister/Server - Liz Pavelka
Acolyte - No Acolyte
Altar Guild - Deb Evans
Alms Counters - Greg F. & Cyndy W.
Sunday School - No Sunday School, The children will join us for the Blessing of the Animals
Coffee Hour - Angelo, Barb & Lucy
NEW SERVERS WANTED: The Summer is a great time to step into a ministry role that interests you. We are looking for new folks to serve as readers, Eucharistic Ministers ( serve the chalice on Sunday), and acolytes. If you would be interested in filling one of these roles for worship, please email the office at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com, and we will get you trained.
In Our Prayers
Those for whom prayers have been asked:
Wilhelmina + Kristina & Pete + Kelly + RayJohn + Felice + Violet + Will + Nicholas + Mike + noel + Susan & Henry + Susan & Henry + George + Diane + Larry + Santiago + Dale + Tina + Lorraine + John + Dan + Liz + Jack + Russell + Josephine + Tommy + Joanne + Robin + Doug + Robert + Nick + Dawn + Sandra
Thanksgivings:
For Fr. Bean celebrating with all at St. Nick's + For the beautiful weather
The altar flowers are given
Altar flowers are given by Stacey Messler & Colin Cuite in loving memory of Joseph Sessa.
Those who have died. Or whose anniversary of death falls this week:
The life and work of Cesar Pelli + Remembering Fran Parker + Robert
