The Church of the Messiah

The winter issue of Messiah Matters will be mailed out at the end of November. This issue will cover Jan.-Mar. 2010. Please email all submissions no later than Nov. 15th (earlier would be much better please) to info@rhinebeck-episcopal.org. Call Su in the office if you do not have email (876-3533).

Help hard-working families in your community by volunteering to prepare tax returns. We are a Dutchess County coalition comprised of several local organizations. Our mission is Creating Assets Savings and Hope, CASH-Coalition. Our goal is to ensure working, low-income families receive free, reliable tax preparation and obtain federal and state earned income tax credits. Free [...]

“Oh no!” you say. “Not a Christmas message already!” Well, it really isn’t that far away. And if you do have someone who has everything and is “difficult to buy for,” consider a gift that will make a lasting change through Episcopal Relief and Development. Purchase in that person’s name, a goat, a share of [...]

Marlene Alexander continues to collect donations for this ministry. The ECW asks that each family donate $10.00 per year to this worthy cause that helps feed eight impoverished women in Nicaragua. If you have not yet made your donation this year, please see Marlene to do so.

Book of Common Prayer: Thank you, we have exceeded our goal!
Sohner Grand Piano in choir room: needs to be refurbished. Reggie has gotten an estimate from a well-respected professional service person that includes cleaning, tuning, repositioning, regulating, and replacing various mechanisms. “Short of rebuilding the instrument, this is the most affordable alternative and it will [...]

All acolytes and their families are invited to a bowling party followed by a pizza party the afternoon of Nov. 8th. John Madden has generously offered to cover the cost of the party. Thank you Mr. Madden! Please let Chele Fox know either way if you will or will not be able to attend. fcchele [...]

Come to our annual Stewardship Potluck Luncheon on Sunday, Nov. 15th after the 10:00 service. Enjoy fellowship, good food, a chance to speak with others about sharing time and talent. And, if you have not already returned your pledge card by that time, you can take this opportunity to drop it in the pledge box [...]

If you have an announcement for the Sunday bulletin or church website, please call Su (876-3533) or send an email with the details to info@rhinebeck-episcopal.org. Deadline for the Sunday bulletin is the Wed. morning preceding the Sunday you would like the announcement to begin appearing.

Book of Common Prayer: Thank you, we have exceeded our goal!
Sohner Grand Piano in choir room: needs to be refurbished. Reggie has gotten an estimate from a well-respected professional service person that includes cleaning, tuning, repositioning, regulating, and replacing various mechanisms. “Short of rebuilding the instrument, this is the most affordable alternative and it will [...]

Last week, Fr. Jay announced three recommendations regarding how we can try to protect ourselves from the expected H1N1 (commonly called swine flu) virus. In the narthex of the church are copies of his entire recommendation, including his sources of information and counsel, the reasoning for his recommendations and his assurance that this is temporary [...]

There will be a meeting of the Outreach Committee in Donegan Hall this Tuesday, October 20th at 7:00 pm. New members are encouraged and always welcome. If you would like to be a part of the Outreach Committee or think you would like to be, but are unsure, please come to the meeting.

Jesus fed 5000 but we here at Messiah feed 8 elderly Nicaraguan women throughout the year thanks to the generosity of our parishioners. Not as miraculous but to these 8 ladies every bit their miracle. One woman with the tears streaming down her face said to us the day Gilda and I went to see [...]