Verse of the Day

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:2, ESV)

Calendar

June 2009
S M T W T F S
 123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
282930EC

Harps for Whole Communities

[ July 9, 2009; 6:30 pm; ] Harpers and Harpists from across the northeast will be gathering to participate in a Harps for Whole Communities Benefit Concert on Thursday, July 9 at 6:30 pm at Christ the King Episcopal Church, 3021 Route 213 East, Stone Ridge, NY. Professional musicians playing large harps, small harps, gut harps, wire harps, pedal harps, and lever [...]

Messiah Community Lecture Series

Last Sunday’s slide/talk: WALKWAY OVER THE HUDSON presented by Fred Schaeffer, CEO of Walkway Over the Hudson, was well attended. THANK YOU ALL for supporting our efforts. Please keep coming back!! The event was filmed by Leigh Anne Bishop CABLE TV CHANNEL 23 PANDA representative and church member and will be available to view on [...]

Vacation Bible School – July 27-31, 8:45 am -12:15 pm

Our theme is Crocodile Dock—Where Fearless Kids Shine God’s Light!
Join us for this community event where we come together to learn and share God’s love.
Advance registration is requested to help us accurately plan, but not required. There is no cost to register. We will have a free will offering in an attempt to help cover [...]

Attention Gardeners!

As you harvest the fruits of your labors this summer, if you discover you have more than you can use, please consider donating that produce to our food pantry this summer.

Flowers for the Altar

If you would like to donate flowers for the Altar please contact the office (876-3533). Flowers may be donated in memory of, in honor of, or in thanksgiving for someone or something. The suggested donation is $30.00. Most Sundays now through the summer are available. If you have flowers from your garden that you would [...]

Sunday Forum

John LaFarge made our “Angel of the Resurrection” window. What was John LaFarge’s most significant artistic achievement? Come to the forum between services on August 2nd and find out!

2009 Stewardship/2008 Pledge Update

To date we have received 107 pledges totaling $138, 252 as compared to 132 pledges totaling $138, 139 in 2008. We thank everyone who has pledged or increased their pledge. The Vestry is still concerned with our budget shortfall, which is shrinking (but definitely still there) due to your continued generosity, so keep up the [...]

Readings for June 28, the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Deuteronomy 15: 7-11
PSALM 112
Corinthians 8: 1-9, 13-15
Mark 5: 22-24, 35b-43
Lessons and readings for past and future weeks may be found on The Lectionary Page.

Mad Dash Committee

[ June 29, 2009; 7:00 pm; ] The next meeting of the Mad Dash Committee will be Monday, June 29, at 7:00 pm in Donegan Hall.

Back in Rhinebeck

Al Sherman, who was a long time parishioner and resident of Rhinebeck, has moved back and is at the Thompson House, Room 222. He would love to see his old friends.

Sunday Forum

[ August 2, 2009; 9:00 am; ] “The Conversion of St. Paul” stained-glass window—What part of the Bible is this from? Come to the forum on Sunday, Aug 2 between services to verify your answer.

AA Meeting

[ July 2, 2009; 7:00 pm; July 9, 2009; 7:00 pm; July 16, 2009; 7:00 pm; July 23, 2009; 7:00 pm; ] AA, Donegan Hall, 7:00 pm

ESL Classes

[ July 1, 2009; 7:00 pm; July 7, 2009; 7:00 pm; July 8, 2009; 7:00 pm; July 14, 2009; 7:00 pm; July 15, 2009; 7:00 pm; July 21, 2009; 7:00 pm; July 22, 2009; 7:00 pm; ] Parish Hall, 7:00-9:00 pm, Tuesday and Wednesday

Morning Prayer and Healing Service

[ July 3, 2009; 9:00 am; July 10, 2009; 9:00 am; July 17, 2009; 9:00 am; July 24, 2009; 9:00 am; ] Tyler Chapel, 9 a.m.

Food Pantry and Cuddle Blanket Project

[ August 7, 2009; 10:00 am; August 14, 2009; 10:00 am; August 21, 2009; 10:00 am; ] Friday: Food Pantry Donegan Hall 10:00 am-2:00 pm

Cuddle Blanket Donegan Hall 10:00 am-2:00 pm

Progressive Dinner

Many thanks to Vicki & Eric Rivera and Barbara Kraft for hosting the dinner. A good time was had by all!

Embrace an Expense

Thank you to the two angels who have “embraced an expense” and have sponsored the new assembly for the flagpole and the repainting of the parking lot lines and symbols.

2009 Stewardship/2008 Pledge Update

To date we have received 107 pledges totaling $138, 252 as compared to 132 pledges totaling $138, 139 in 2008. We thank everyone who has pledged or increased their pledge. The Vestry is still concerned with our budget shortfall, which is shrinking (but definitely still there) due to your continued generosity, so keep up the [...]

Readings for June 21, the Third Sunday after Pentecost

Job 38: 1-11, 16-18
PSALM 107 v. 1-32
Corinthians 5: 14-21
Mark 4: 35-41, 5: 1-20
Lessons and readings for past and future weeks may be found on the Lectionary Page.

Volunteers Needed for Meals for Parishioners

Are you available to make an occasional meal for a parishioner who is temporarily in need of some assistance due to illness or injury? If so, please contact Su (876-3533 or rhinebeck.episcopal@gmail.com) and she will put your name and phone number on the list. If and when a parishioner needs a meal, Mary Reese will [...]

Flowers for the Altar

If you would like to donate flowers for the Altar please contact the office (876-3533). Flowers may be donated in memory of, in honor of, or in thanksgiving for someone or something. The suggested donation is $30.00. Most Sundays now through the summer are available. If you have flowers from your garden that you would [...]

Embrace an Expense

•    We are in need of a new assembly for raising our flag in front of the church. What better day to ask for assistance with this than today! We do have a flag that was donated by Mary Luzzi that belonged to her mother Mary Decker, a longtime parishioner. We are researching the actual [...]

Blessing of the Blankets

We welcome Jennifer Buri da Cunha from Ramapo for Children. The blankets that were crafted this year by the members of the Linda A. Karr Cuddle Blanket Project will be distributed at Ramapo on three Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm—July 8, July 29, and August 19. All are welcome to attend.

Readings for June 14, the Second Sunday after Pentecost

Ezekiel 31: 1-6, 10-14
PSALM 92 v. 1-4, 11-14
2 Corinthians 5: 1-10
Mark 4: 26-34

Lessons and readings for past and future weeks may be found on The Lectionary Page.

COME ONE, COME ALL — COMMUNITY LECTURE SERIES

[ June 20, 2009; 4:00 pm; ] June 20th 2009. Parish Hall. 4 p.m. WALKWAY OVER THE HUDSON
Fred Schaeffer, CEO of Walkway Over the Hudson, will give a slide/talk describing the transition of the Poughkeepsie-Highland RR bridge from Railroad use to pedestrian use.  Mr. Schaeffer will also describe the three day opening event which includes a Grand Illumination, Hot Air lantern release, [...]