The Church of the Messiah

Beginning next Sunday, we will be using readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. Past General conventions have authorized this lectionary and have given dioceses and congregations the option of when to begin use, as long as they do so by Advent, 2010.
This Lectionary, which replaces that of the Book of Common Prayer (except for the [...]

There is a basket in the Parish Hall with copies of the list of needs from the Food Pantry. Please take a copy so that you have it when you go shopping. Perhaps you could pick up an item or two or three. The list will be updated periodically and copies placed in this basket.

Parishioner Margaret (Peggy) Harrison needs a ride to and from the 10:00 service each Sunday. Peggy lives at Wells Manor. If you can help, please speak with Peggy, Fr. Jay, or call Su in the office. Thank you.

There are 210 parishes in the New York Diocese and we are number 51 in income. By this measure we are a wealthy church, and yet our operating budget historically runs in the red. This year we have a balanced budget for the first time in more than 25 years, due to having a part-time [...]

Liz Schembri is looking for a bike in good condition for an 8-year old girl. 889-8437.

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 Mary Reese at (876-7106 or itsauntmare@netscape.com) and she will put you on the list. If a parishioner needs a meal, Mary will contact you to see if [...]

The Lecture scheduled for Sunday, November 22, 2009 has been postponed until January 2010.
Mary-Kay Lombino—the Emily Hargroves Fisher ‘57 and Richard B. Fisher Curator at the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College—has agreed to reschedule her lecture. The new date will be announced in late December. Prof. Lombino’s talk will focus on the history [...]

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 by Wednesday (earlier would be much better please) to Rhinebeck.Episcopal @ gmail.com. Call Su in the office if you do not have email (876-3533).

ECW
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. Please make checks payable to The Church of [...]

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 drastically improve the overall condition of the piano.” estimated cost…. [...]

This is a very special time in the Church of Messiah’s life. As the Search Committee reports, it is receiving applications for a new rector. There are 210 parishes in the New York Diocese and we are number 51 in income. By this measure we are a wealthy church, and yet our operating budget historically [...]

“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 or the Heifer Project. Purchase in that person’s name, a [...]

As is our custom, the ECW will be taking a collection for Thanksgiving turkeys to be distributed through our food pantry. If you would like to contribute, please see Marlene today as the turkeys must be purchased this week to be distributed this coming Friday. Also donations of food for our pantry, especially holiday foods [...]

Mad Dash volunteers and others who would like to join an evening of fellowship are invited to join Joann Clark at her home the evening of November 14. Please RSVP to Joann at 845-876-5189 or clarence.and.joann.clark@gmail.com

“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 [...]

Liz Schembri is looking for a twin-size mattress and box spring and a bike in good condition for an 8-year old girl. If you have any of these items that you can spare, please contact Liz 889-8437.