10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Friday, Donegan Hall
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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. In the entrance to the church are copies of Fr. Jay’s recommendations, (not commands) re: protecting your own health and that of others during the flu season. Disinfecting wipes for your hands are also available. For those of you who want to receive wine, you may do so by intinction or by drinking from [...] The Parish Profile is available online on our web site at www.rhinebeck-episcopal.org. The profile describes our church, who we are, where we want to be, and perhaps most importantly, what we are looking for in a new rector. It is the “want ad” that introduces our parish to “candidates.” The profile was based on [...] 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 [...] Jeremiah 31: 7-14 PSALM 84 v. 1-8 Ephesians 1: 3-6, 15-19a Luke 2: 41-52 Lessons and readings for past and future weeks may be found on The Lectionary Page. ESL, Donegan Hall 7:00-9:00 pm, Tuesday and Wednesday Donegan Hall, 8- 9 p.m., Thursday The Lay Reader and Acolyte schedules through March 2009 are now online; please go to http://www.rhinebeck-episcopal.org/index.php/lay-schedule/ to see them, and to get updated on procedures for making scheduling changes (you may also find the link in the “Pages” box on Messiah’s homepage). Lay servers and families, if you have not already done so, please [...] Isaiah 61: 10—62: 3 PSALM 147 v. 13-21 Galatians 3: 23-25, 4: 4-7 John 1: 1-18 Lessons and readings for past and future weeks may be found on The Lectionary Page. Isaiah 52: 7-10 PSALM 98 Hebrews 1: 1-4 John 1: 1-14 Readings for past and future weeks may be found on The Lectionary Page. Christmas Eve, 5 p.m and 10 p.m. We welcome The Reverend Fred Drobin as our guest celebrant. Christmas Day, 10 a.m. players, please arrive by 9:30 today (Sunday, Dec 20). The Winter edition of Messiah Matters has been mailed. If you do not receive a copy within a week, please call Su in the office (876-3533) so she can be sure you are put on our mailing list. In this edition is an article written by Fr. Jay concerning Baptisms, First Communion, Confirmation, and [...] 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 [...] In the entrance to the church are copies of Fr. Jay’s recommendations, (not commands) re: protecting your own health and that of others during the flu season. Disinfecting wipes for your hands are also available. For those of you who want to receive wine, you may do so by intinction or by drinking from [...] If anyone is available to give rides to a parishioner for one of our Christmas services, please contact Su in the office (876-3533) or speak with Fr. Jay. Rides are needed for Margaret (Peggy) Harrison, to and from the 10:00 service on Christmas Day, and for Shirley Jones (service to be determined). Thank you. Because Messiah Matters mailed late due to new postal regulations, the deadline for requests for Christmas flowers has been extended to today. There are forms available in the Narthex and in the Parish Hall. Please place requests in the collection plate or in the box in the Parish Hall. Thank you. The Parish Profile is available online on our web site at www.rhinebeck-episcopal.org. The profile describes our church, who we are, where we want to be, and perhaps most importantly, what we are looking for in a new rector. It is the “want ad” that introduces our parish to “candidates.” The profile was based on [...] At our Annual Meeting in January, three vestry members and a warden will be elected to fill expiring terms. Current vestry members Leanora Kovacs and Michele Fox, and current warden Ronald Hirsch will be standing for reelection. Maggie Salamone will be retiring and we thank her for her past years of service. Any members [...] Committee chairs: please submit your reports for the annual report to Su no later than Monday, January 4th. Some members of our choir will be participating in Lessons and Carols this evening at St. Margaret’s in Staatsburg at 5:00 pm. All are welcome at this service. 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 [...] COLLECT: Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Micah 5: 2-5a Hebrews 10: 5-10 Luke 1: 39-45 [...] Tyler Chapel, 9 a.m. Thursday. ESL, Donegan Hall 7:00-9:00 pm, Tuesday and Wednesday Acolyte Schedule Lay Readers Schedule A few reminders for Lay Readers: If you are unable to read on your assigned day, PLEASE GET A REPLACEMENT! Please call the church office and let Su know with whom you’ve traded. If you are unable to trade, please call Michele Fox (687-4966) so that she can get [...] An Advent service of readings and song will be offered to the community by Episcopalians in Marlboro on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. Focusing on “The Wonder of the Advent Season,” this Taizé service will take place in semidarkness, under candlelight, and will be followed by a hors d’oeuvres and drink in the [...] |
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