Weekly eNewsletter from
St. Nicholas-on-the-Hudson
June 26, 2020
The Season of Pentecost
Ordinary Time
A LETTER FROM BISHOP DIETSCHE...
June 24, 2020
My Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I write to you one week before the July 1st date at which limited resumption of public worship will be permitted in the Diocese of New York. I want to say at the start that I have no expectation that churches will resume public worship at this time. A significant number of our churches and clergy are telling me that they do not intend to reintroduce worship inside their churches until September or the end of the year. I completely respect those decisions. From the start we have said that this is permission, not requirement. COVID is a very dangerous disease - fatal for too many - and a whole lot of our people, and our clergy, are high risk due to their age or underlying health conditions. Safety must be our first concern. We have learned how to have effective, enriching worship and a robust community life, even while distanced, over the last three months. Continuing those distanced practices and relationships until we see that it is safe to come physically together is a decision which is faithful and sensible. We are seeing that in other parts of our country which have “re-opened” early, churches are already being revealed to be centers of new infections. We cannot let that happen in our churches, and that means observing strict disciplines in our practices.
I am, in any event, asking that every church continue your electronic or “virtual” services as your primary worship offering, even if you begin to allow some in-person worship.
When notice of this permission was first given, the allowed gathering of people was ten persons. I said at that time that we would follow the rules and guidelines of Governor Cuomo in determining the number of people who can come together in our churches. Those guidelines have expanded now to allow a gathering of people up to 25% of the capacity of your nave, so those newer guidelines will now be the policy of this diocese (that will soon change to 33%, but for now let’s stay with 25%). Having said that, strict distancing inside the churches is expected. People who live in the same home may sit together, but beyond that, everyone must be six feet away from everyone else. That six foot requirement will override the 25% rule. We do not recommend congregational or choral singing at this time, but where there is singing of any kind, the distancing requirement increases to twelve feet.
Everyone must be masked, and hand sanitizer must be readily available and freely used. Worship spaces must be disinfected between gatherings (CDC guidelines for disinfecting spaces are available on the diocesan website), or left dormant for a full week between each service to allow any virus to dry up and die.
We want to come back together. We yearn for it. And I am confident that with strict distancing, masks properly worn (with nose and mouth completely covered) by everyone, hands thoroughly washed and sanitizers used, and spaces well cleaned and sanitized, we can come together in our churches safely until this period of COVID pandemic passes.
These directions in summary
The Holy Eucharist
As you know, only communion in one kind (the bread) will be permitted at this time. The cup will be introduced when we can establish practices which are certain to be safe, and we should all expect that that is going to take some time. I am also aware that there are worries about administering the bread too. A great number of proposals have come to me or circulated on social media about devices or tools for “touch-free” administration of the bread: tongs, dixie cups, and the machine which some have dubbed the “pez dispenser.” These innovations are not allowed, and it should be noticed that these focus only on developing a technical strategy for getting a piece of bread into another person’s mouth, and are not at all about the love, trust, vulnerability, tenderness and connection which underlie what we mean when we say “communion.”
Please administer the eucharistic bread the way we have done throughout our history, which is hand-to-hand (communion bread placed on the tongue is for obvious reasons forbidden). I am convinced, as are Bishops Allen and Mary, that good practices can enable us to do this safely.
There are certainly different ways to do this, but many clergy have asked for specific guidelines, so I would commend to our clergy:
We are in a challenging and difficult season in the world, and it will pass. Until then, I am confident that these practices are safe, and will protect both the clergy and the people. I could not be more proud of the governance which our clergy and lay leaders have brought to the parishes, and of the quality of life and worship which you have maintained through this crisis. As we move into a new chapter now, we need to adjust to increased risk, and if we can do that with the same spirit and discipline which we have done so far, I am certain we will be okay. I long for the day when we can see each other face to face, and regather in filled churches, and raise our song. And gather one another into our arms. That day will come, but however difficult living with COVID is now, I am proud and privileged to walk this rough road with you. Bless you all, and until then I remain
Yours,
The Right Reverend Andrew ML Dietsche
Bishop of New York
ST. NICK'S REOPENING
Reopening Committee: Mtr. Leigh, Greg Freeman, Bert Mazzuto, Liz Pavelka, Paul Curran, and Mike Batta.
At this time, our timetable for phase one of resuming in-person services is July 19. However, we will continue with one service, which will be brief, and it will take place outside. Masks and social distancing will be required. In the event of rain, we will hold services via Zoom (in the manner in which we have conducted them since the beginning of the quarantine). We will continue to offer a virtual worship option for all those who, for whatever reason, need to continue to worship from home.
The Reopening Committee continues to meet weekly and this week discussed the implementation of real-time live-streaming of our in-person offerings, as well as a follow up survey to our June Covid Reopening survey (below). The committee meets again on June 30th. Look for more updates in the midweek email on Wednesday, July 1st.
In the meantime, we invite you to complete our June Covid Reopening survey, which will help guide the committee in our work.
[Complete the survey here]
SUNDAY SCHOOL PLAY
Sunday Rehearsals
Sunday School students and Mtr. Leigh have joined together for a special Sunday School series. In Zoom, they are rehearsing for "The Flood," our StoryMakersNYC play. Each read-through will be 15 to 20 minutes. Read-throughs will be held on July 28, and July 5. Then, Mtr. Leigh will come to your house (wearing a mask and social distancing of course) to record students saying their parts outside. Then, she will edit them into one video to premiere on Sunday, July 12 during coffee hour. Parents, you also have the option of recording your own child and sending the video to us. If you would like to participate, please email us at [email protected]. This will be fun!
A NOTE TO PARENTS: Vacation Bible School 2020 has been canceled.
2020 SUMMER READ-A-THON
Our 2020 Friends of Darbonne Read-A-Thon will have a bit of a different format this year (details below), with hopes that we’ll be able to celebrate together (with appropriate social distancing) at the end of the summer. Last year our Read-A-Thon raised $2600, let’s come together to raise more than that amount this summer!
Our summer Read-A-Thon helps increase awareness of the Darbonne Community in Haiti and to raise funds for student scholarships. Zion and St. Nicholas have a long (over 50 years) partnership with the Episcopal Parish in Darbonne.
We are asking that readers of all ages participate as individuals or in family or friend groups.
How does it work?
Questions? Mother Leigh or Mother Mag can help or Joan Freeman 845-897-2404 [email protected] OR Marcy Wagman 845-298-0634 [email protected].
Friends of Darbonne Annual Appeal letter is HERE
" IN CASE YOU MISSED IT "
Weren't able to catch last Sunday's service or Storytime? Don't fret, we have got the link to them right HERE.
Sunday Morning
Here's what you need to know...
Organ prelude, worship, coffee hour, and children's Sunday School will all be contained in one Zoom call. The Zoom link to join will be found in your inbox prior to the time on Sunday morning. Begin joining as early as 9:00am.
-During worship, your audio will be automatically muted by me, the host. You can un-mute yourself to speak, but if your background noise becomes disruptive, I will mute your audio.
-We will pray together virtually but live. One person will be designated to say the responses during the prayers
-A shared slideshow will allow you to fully participate in the service at home
-We have taken all appropriate and recommended steps to make Zoom more secure
-When the service ends, we will have Zoom coffee hour at 10am, followed by children's Sunday School at 10:30am.
!!Volunteers Needed!! FOR OUR ZOOM ROTA Mtr. Leigh needs folks to volunteer for Sunday service roles. If you are interested in participating check out the different roles and signup HERE.
Thank you for your help and patience as we navigate virtual worship!
Office Hours with Mtr. Leigh
Wednesdays and Thursdays
Each Wednesday from 10am to 12pm and now Thursdays from 1pm to 4pm, Mtr. Leigh holds Zoom office hours. New this week, office hours are scheduled, meaning that you'll need to make an appointment for a 15, 30, or 60 minute meeting. To make an appointment, please use Mtr. Leigh's new scheduling app: https://calendly.com/leighhall
Once you've scheduled your appointment, you'll receive the Zoom meeting information in a separate email.
CONTINUE YOUR PLEDGE OR DONATE ONLINE
DURING THE CORONA VIRUS CRISIS
We are grateful for each and every dollar we receive here at St. Nick's, and each one of those dollars goes to good use. We keep a lean budget, and our finance committee carefully monitors every line.
While we are not meeting in person for worship on Sunday mornings, we expect that plate donations will drop. And with so much economic uncertainty, we know that home budgets might change. In order to facilitate continued giving, we have reactivated our church PayPal account. Using the button below, you can make your pledge or donation online.
Donate Online
Additionally, you can also set up auto-draft from your own bank account using your online banking. This will cause a paper check to be sent to our mailbox at 37 Point St., which we are checking each day. The Vestry are doing the normal count, and our parish administrator, Dana, continues to record pledges in our system.
ZOOM! HAPPY HOUR Join your St. Nick's community weekly for Happy Hour via Zoom conference call. Grab your favorite beverage -- coffee, tea, beer, wine, seltzer, whatever -- and hang out with us for an hour. There is no agenda! Zoom Happy Hours are on Thursdays, 4:45pm to 5:45pm and will continue throughout the coronavirus crisis. The links for Zoom Happy Hour will be sent in a later email on the corresponding day so keep a look out for them in your inbox. Hope to see you there!
Art by Sophia Gauzza
Storytime with Mtr. Leigh
A special invitation for our young ones and those who are young at heart. Join Mtr. Leigh each week as she reads a children's book via Zoom conference call. She does all the voices!
Next up, on Wednesday, June 29th at 2:30pm, is
The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. A link to join the next storytime will be found in your inbox 15 minutes prior to the time on the corresponding day.
BUDDY GROUPS Our parish has been broken up into nine groups of six or seven households and assigned parishioners to be captains of those groups. The captains are a mix of vestry and other lay leaders in the parish. They will be in touch with you to check in and to make sure all is well with you. They will also help me to know what your needs are, be they pastoral or logistical. While you should feel free to call any member of the parish now, Buddy Groups will ensure that no one slips through the cracks, and that our elders, in particular, are getting the care they need right now.
For Buddy Groups and captain contact information
please click: HERE
WHERE IS OL' FLAT NICK?
#olflatnick surfaces again!
Here he is enjoying the scenery from the Cuomo Bridge Pathway.
CONTACT SHEET/DIRECTORY A link to our updated contact sheet has been sent in a separate email. If you haven't gotten the email for this link please contact Dana at [email protected] This is a temporary version due to the coronavirus. We will be putting out a more complete pictorial directory in September.
AA GROUP MEETINGS St. Nick's does have regular AA meetings but due to the Corona Virus restrictions they are currently on hold until further notice.
INTRA OFFICE DEADLINES Want to put an announcement in the weekly e-news? The deadline for submission is: Thursdays @12pm
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.
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
PRAYER REQUESTS Mtr. Leigh is doing several worship services each week and is including prayers at each one. You can choose to submit a general request for the public parish prayer list or a confidential request for her only. You can submit requests using this online form.
In Our Prayers
For those for whom prayers have been asked:
Jean + Lori + Aunt Totsie + Stu + Paul + Cathy + Friends + Michael + Jake + Ashley + Teresa + Norma + Dale + Cara, Bob & Charlotte + Alex & Alison + The Howes Family + Rick + Bea + Jenn & Becky + Kim + Ashley + Tony + Christopher + Kristina & Pete + Ray John + Henry & Sue + Peggy & Tom + Kelly + Violet + Will + Those who have COVID-19 & those who have passed from COVID-19 + Steve + Bob + Donna + Danny + Charman + Chris + Henry & Family + Al + Lorraine + Helen + Eliot + Louie + Barbara
- For compassion and empathy to others
In Thanksgiving:
- For the birth of Gabriella
For the departed:
Felice Mauro + Richard + Lori Williams Minchew
+ Laurel Alksnis + Drew Hoffman + Tony Cipriano + Anthony Dass + Mike Tomkovitch + Susan Guerriero
St. Nicholas-on-the-Hudson
June 26, 2020
The Season of Pentecost
Ordinary Time
A LETTER FROM BISHOP DIETSCHE...
June 24, 2020
My Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I write to you one week before the July 1st date at which limited resumption of public worship will be permitted in the Diocese of New York. I want to say at the start that I have no expectation that churches will resume public worship at this time. A significant number of our churches and clergy are telling me that they do not intend to reintroduce worship inside their churches until September or the end of the year. I completely respect those decisions. From the start we have said that this is permission, not requirement. COVID is a very dangerous disease - fatal for too many - and a whole lot of our people, and our clergy, are high risk due to their age or underlying health conditions. Safety must be our first concern. We have learned how to have effective, enriching worship and a robust community life, even while distanced, over the last three months. Continuing those distanced practices and relationships until we see that it is safe to come physically together is a decision which is faithful and sensible. We are seeing that in other parts of our country which have “re-opened” early, churches are already being revealed to be centers of new infections. We cannot let that happen in our churches, and that means observing strict disciplines in our practices.
I am, in any event, asking that every church continue your electronic or “virtual” services as your primary worship offering, even if you begin to allow some in-person worship.
When notice of this permission was first given, the allowed gathering of people was ten persons. I said at that time that we would follow the rules and guidelines of Governor Cuomo in determining the number of people who can come together in our churches. Those guidelines have expanded now to allow a gathering of people up to 25% of the capacity of your nave, so those newer guidelines will now be the policy of this diocese (that will soon change to 33%, but for now let’s stay with 25%). Having said that, strict distancing inside the churches is expected. People who live in the same home may sit together, but beyond that, everyone must be six feet away from everyone else. That six foot requirement will override the 25% rule. We do not recommend congregational or choral singing at this time, but where there is singing of any kind, the distancing requirement increases to twelve feet.
Everyone must be masked, and hand sanitizer must be readily available and freely used. Worship spaces must be disinfected between gatherings (CDC guidelines for disinfecting spaces are available on the diocesan website), or left dormant for a full week between each service to allow any virus to dry up and die.
We want to come back together. We yearn for it. And I am confident that with strict distancing, masks properly worn (with nose and mouth completely covered) by everyone, hands thoroughly washed and sanitizers used, and spaces well cleaned and sanitized, we can come together in our churches safely until this period of COVID pandemic passes.
These directions in summary
- 25% maximum capacity.
- Strict distancing
- People from same home may sit together.
- All others must be 6 feet apart – this overrides the 25% rule.
- Congregational or choral singing not recommended – but if done, distancing must be 12 feet.
- Everyone must be masked.
- Hand sanitizer must be readily available and freely used.
- Worship spaces must be disinfected between gatherings or left dormant for a full week between each service.
- Please visit 2020.dioceseny.org for links to CDC and New York State reopening guidelines.
The Holy Eucharist
As you know, only communion in one kind (the bread) will be permitted at this time. The cup will be introduced when we can establish practices which are certain to be safe, and we should all expect that that is going to take some time. I am also aware that there are worries about administering the bread too. A great number of proposals have come to me or circulated on social media about devices or tools for “touch-free” administration of the bread: tongs, dixie cups, and the machine which some have dubbed the “pez dispenser.” These innovations are not allowed, and it should be noticed that these focus only on developing a technical strategy for getting a piece of bread into another person’s mouth, and are not at all about the love, trust, vulnerability, tenderness and connection which underlie what we mean when we say “communion.”
Please administer the eucharistic bread the way we have done throughout our history, which is hand-to-hand (communion bread placed on the tongue is for obvious reasons forbidden). I am convinced, as are Bishops Allen and Mary, that good practices can enable us to do this safely.
There are certainly different ways to do this, but many clergy have asked for specific guidelines, so I would commend to our clergy:
- Place the communion wafers (not pieces of “real” bread) on a paten, covered with a linen, and placed on the altar to the side of the fully-masked celebrant, outside the direction of his or her speaking voice, with only the priest’s host exposed. After the breaking of the bread, the priest’s host would be consumed by the celebrant alone, and not shared. A small amount of wine should also be consecrated, and consumed by the celebrant alone.
- Immediately before distributing the bread to the people, the celebrant should wash his or her hands with soap and warm water in the sight of the people. As people approach the communion station, appropriately distanced, hand sanitizer should be available so that they may clean their hands immediately before receiving the host. The celebrant should regularly re-sanitize his or her hands while administering communion. Thoroughly cleaned hands will not pass disease.
- Both the celebrant and all communicants should be masked throughout the eucharist. People should receive the host on their hands and then step back until they are appropriately distanced before lowering their mask to consume the host.
- For the time being, the consecrated bread should be touched only by the celebrant, and only administered by the celebrant, and not by other priests, deacons or eucharistic ministers.
We are in a challenging and difficult season in the world, and it will pass. Until then, I am confident that these practices are safe, and will protect both the clergy and the people. I could not be more proud of the governance which our clergy and lay leaders have brought to the parishes, and of the quality of life and worship which you have maintained through this crisis. As we move into a new chapter now, we need to adjust to increased risk, and if we can do that with the same spirit and discipline which we have done so far, I am certain we will be okay. I long for the day when we can see each other face to face, and regather in filled churches, and raise our song. And gather one another into our arms. That day will come, but however difficult living with COVID is now, I am proud and privileged to walk this rough road with you. Bless you all, and until then I remain
Yours,
The Right Reverend Andrew ML Dietsche
Bishop of New York
ST. NICK'S REOPENING
Reopening Committee: Mtr. Leigh, Greg Freeman, Bert Mazzuto, Liz Pavelka, Paul Curran, and Mike Batta.
At this time, our timetable for phase one of resuming in-person services is July 19. However, we will continue with one service, which will be brief, and it will take place outside. Masks and social distancing will be required. In the event of rain, we will hold services via Zoom (in the manner in which we have conducted them since the beginning of the quarantine). We will continue to offer a virtual worship option for all those who, for whatever reason, need to continue to worship from home.
The Reopening Committee continues to meet weekly and this week discussed the implementation of real-time live-streaming of our in-person offerings, as well as a follow up survey to our June Covid Reopening survey (below). The committee meets again on June 30th. Look for more updates in the midweek email on Wednesday, July 1st.
In the meantime, we invite you to complete our June Covid Reopening survey, which will help guide the committee in our work.
[Complete the survey here]
SUNDAY SCHOOL PLAY
Sunday Rehearsals
Sunday School students and Mtr. Leigh have joined together for a special Sunday School series. In Zoom, they are rehearsing for "The Flood," our StoryMakersNYC play. Each read-through will be 15 to 20 minutes. Read-throughs will be held on July 28, and July 5. Then, Mtr. Leigh will come to your house (wearing a mask and social distancing of course) to record students saying their parts outside. Then, she will edit them into one video to premiere on Sunday, July 12 during coffee hour. Parents, you also have the option of recording your own child and sending the video to us. If you would like to participate, please email us at [email protected]. This will be fun!
A NOTE TO PARENTS: Vacation Bible School 2020 has been canceled.
2020 SUMMER READ-A-THON
Our 2020 Friends of Darbonne Read-A-Thon will have a bit of a different format this year (details below), with hopes that we’ll be able to celebrate together (with appropriate social distancing) at the end of the summer. Last year our Read-A-Thon raised $2600, let’s come together to raise more than that amount this summer!
Our summer Read-A-Thon helps increase awareness of the Darbonne Community in Haiti and to raise funds for student scholarships. Zion and St. Nicholas have a long (over 50 years) partnership with the Episcopal Parish in Darbonne.
We are asking that readers of all ages participate as individuals or in family or friend groups.
How does it work?
- Please sign up as a reader and/or a sponsor using this link: https://forms.gle/WCo5PPtC7aHuNGLU6
- Ask friends to sponsor an amount for each book that you read OR a flat contribution OR challenge yourself in your reading and contribution amount to celebrate your achievement OR indicate that you would like help being matched to a sponsor
- Keep track of the books - (books can be in any format - include podcasts/audiobooks/graphic novels) - you are reading/listening to during the summer.
- At the end of the summer Readers count up the books read and provide a tally to the sponsors who will be asked to write a check to “Friends of Darbonne”.
Questions? Mother Leigh or Mother Mag can help or Joan Freeman 845-897-2404 [email protected] OR Marcy Wagman 845-298-0634 [email protected].
Friends of Darbonne Annual Appeal letter is HERE
" IN CASE YOU MISSED IT "
Weren't able to catch last Sunday's service or Storytime? Don't fret, we have got the link to them right HERE.
Sunday Morning
Here's what you need to know...
Organ prelude, worship, coffee hour, and children's Sunday School will all be contained in one Zoom call. The Zoom link to join will be found in your inbox prior to the time on Sunday morning. Begin joining as early as 9:00am.
-During worship, your audio will be automatically muted by me, the host. You can un-mute yourself to speak, but if your background noise becomes disruptive, I will mute your audio.
-We will pray together virtually but live. One person will be designated to say the responses during the prayers
-A shared slideshow will allow you to fully participate in the service at home
-We have taken all appropriate and recommended steps to make Zoom more secure
-When the service ends, we will have Zoom coffee hour at 10am, followed by children's Sunday School at 10:30am.
!!Volunteers Needed!! FOR OUR ZOOM ROTA Mtr. Leigh needs folks to volunteer for Sunday service roles. If you are interested in participating check out the different roles and signup HERE.
Thank you for your help and patience as we navigate virtual worship!
Office Hours with Mtr. Leigh
Wednesdays and Thursdays
Each Wednesday from 10am to 12pm and now Thursdays from 1pm to 4pm, Mtr. Leigh holds Zoom office hours. New this week, office hours are scheduled, meaning that you'll need to make an appointment for a 15, 30, or 60 minute meeting. To make an appointment, please use Mtr. Leigh's new scheduling app: https://calendly.com/leighhall
Once you've scheduled your appointment, you'll receive the Zoom meeting information in a separate email.
CONTINUE YOUR PLEDGE OR DONATE ONLINE
DURING THE CORONA VIRUS CRISIS
We are grateful for each and every dollar we receive here at St. Nick's, and each one of those dollars goes to good use. We keep a lean budget, and our finance committee carefully monitors every line.
While we are not meeting in person for worship on Sunday mornings, we expect that plate donations will drop. And with so much economic uncertainty, we know that home budgets might change. In order to facilitate continued giving, we have reactivated our church PayPal account. Using the button below, you can make your pledge or donation online.
Donate Online
Additionally, you can also set up auto-draft from your own bank account using your online banking. This will cause a paper check to be sent to our mailbox at 37 Point St., which we are checking each day. The Vestry are doing the normal count, and our parish administrator, Dana, continues to record pledges in our system.
ZOOM! HAPPY HOUR Join your St. Nick's community weekly for Happy Hour via Zoom conference call. Grab your favorite beverage -- coffee, tea, beer, wine, seltzer, whatever -- and hang out with us for an hour. There is no agenda! Zoom Happy Hours are on Thursdays, 4:45pm to 5:45pm and will continue throughout the coronavirus crisis. The links for Zoom Happy Hour will be sent in a later email on the corresponding day so keep a look out for them in your inbox. Hope to see you there!
Art by Sophia Gauzza
Storytime with Mtr. Leigh
A special invitation for our young ones and those who are young at heart. Join Mtr. Leigh each week as she reads a children's book via Zoom conference call. She does all the voices!
Next up, on Wednesday, June 29th at 2:30pm, is
The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. A link to join the next storytime will be found in your inbox 15 minutes prior to the time on the corresponding day.
BUDDY GROUPS Our parish has been broken up into nine groups of six or seven households and assigned parishioners to be captains of those groups. The captains are a mix of vestry and other lay leaders in the parish. They will be in touch with you to check in and to make sure all is well with you. They will also help me to know what your needs are, be they pastoral or logistical. While you should feel free to call any member of the parish now, Buddy Groups will ensure that no one slips through the cracks, and that our elders, in particular, are getting the care they need right now.
For Buddy Groups and captain contact information
please click: HERE
WHERE IS OL' FLAT NICK?
#olflatnick surfaces again!
Here he is enjoying the scenery from the Cuomo Bridge Pathway.
CONTACT SHEET/DIRECTORY A link to our updated contact sheet has been sent in a separate email. If you haven't gotten the email for this link please contact Dana at [email protected] This is a temporary version due to the coronavirus. We will be putting out a more complete pictorial directory in September.
AA GROUP MEETINGS St. Nick's does have regular AA meetings but due to the Corona Virus restrictions they are currently on hold until further notice.
INTRA OFFICE DEADLINES Want to put an announcement in the weekly e-news? The deadline for submission is: Thursdays @12pm
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.
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
PRAYER REQUESTS Mtr. Leigh is doing several worship services each week and is including prayers at each one. You can choose to submit a general request for the public parish prayer list or a confidential request for her only. You can submit requests using this online form.
In Our Prayers
For those for whom prayers have been asked:
Jean + Lori + Aunt Totsie + Stu + Paul + Cathy + Friends + Michael + Jake + Ashley + Teresa + Norma + Dale + Cara, Bob & Charlotte + Alex & Alison + The Howes Family + Rick + Bea + Jenn & Becky + Kim + Ashley + Tony + Christopher + Kristina & Pete + Ray John + Henry & Sue + Peggy & Tom + Kelly + Violet + Will + Those who have COVID-19 & those who have passed from COVID-19 + Steve + Bob + Donna + Danny + Charman + Chris + Henry & Family + Al + Lorraine + Helen + Eliot + Louie + Barbara
- For compassion and empathy to others
In Thanksgiving:
- For the birth of Gabriella
For the departed:
Felice Mauro + Richard + Lori Williams Minchew
+ Laurel Alksnis + Drew Hoffman + Tony Cipriano + Anthony Dass + Mike Tomkovitch + Susan Guerriero
