On the first Sunday of each month, the loose cash in the collection plate is used for the Rector’s Discretionary Fund that supports confidential pastoral needs within our parish. There are also envelopes on the table in the Narthex if you would like to make a contribution this Sunday or at any time.
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A reading of parishioner Rosary O’Neill’s new play “Plane Love,” inspired by the love story of Clark Gable and Carole Lombard, will be held at the National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South, NYC on Mon., Feb. 27, 2012 at 7:00 pm in the Sculpture Court. A reception will follow. All are welcome to [...] Tyler Jeck’s graduation date from military boot camp is February 23rd. Mail is his only communication with the regular world. The outreach committee has decided to invite 7 parishioners to take on a ministry of writing to Tyler each day of the week through February 23rd. A schedule will be posted at church for [...] The Outreach Committee has given the go-ahead for the creation of a Caregivers Support Program for those who are currently caring for someone or have done so in the past. We have been granted the use of Donegan Hall on Mondays and hope to offer two meetings every week on that day—one during the [...] King’s Cake baking day Thursday Feb 9. 10 AM Mardi Gras theme Pot luck-Saturday February 11 at 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall. All are welcome; bring your family, friends and neighbors and a covered dish to share. Please download a copy of minutes from the December ’11 Vestry meeting here: December 2011 Minutes Please download a copy of minutes from the November ’11 Vestry meeting here: November 2011 Minutes Please download a copy of minutes from the October ’11 Vestry meeting here: Oct ’11 Minutes Confirmation at Messiah has been scheduled for March 11, 2012. The new Bishop Coadjutor, Andrew Dietsche, has been able to schedule his first visitation as a newly consecrated bishop here at Messiah the day after his consecration. Save the date. The Episcopal New Yorker newspaper incorrectly identified the bishop visiting Messiah for confirmation March [...] Isaiah 40:21-31 Psalm 147:1-12, 21c 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Mark 1:29-39
A pdf of this week’s readings may be downloaded here: Readings for Feb 5 2012 Lessons and Readings from past and future weeks may be found here: http://www.lectionarypage.net/
Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Psalm 62: 6-14 1 Corinthians 7: 29-31 Mark 1:14-20 A pdf of this week’s readings may be downloaded here: Readings for Jan 29 2012 Lessons and Readings from past and future weeks may be found here: http://www.lectionarypage.net/
The Rev. Fred Drobin will be conducting services today, Sunday January 22, at 8 and 10 a.m. ( our annual meeting has been reschedule for next Sunday, January 29). Father Richard is home with a virus, and won’t be doing services this Sunday, Jan. 22–many thanks to The Rev. Fred Drobin for taking his place at the 8 am and 10 am services. However, our annual meeting has been rescheduled for next week–we will gather after the 10 am service in the Parish [...] Su Gordon, our Parish Administrator, has announced her resignation as of January 31st. A letter detailing our plans for thanking Su and saying goodbye is in the Narthex. We are forming a search committee to fill the position of a part time youth minister. Anyone who wishes to serve on the committee must be 16 years or older, and should submit a written statement stating their desire to serve and why they feel called to do so. If you have any questions [...] King’s Cake baking day Thursday Feb 9. 10 AM Mardi Gras theme Pot luck-Saturday February 11 at 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall. All are welcome; bring your family, friends and neighbors and a covered dish to share. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with this week’s luncheon. The Annual Meeting has been scheduled for this Sunday, 1/22. The meeting and a potluck luncheon will be held immediately after the 10:00 service. Please bring your favorite covered dish to share. The slate of candidates is as follows: • Joanne Engle for a second three-year term as Vestry Member • Vicki Rivera for [...] Our stewardship mailing has gone out to our members. Please review and pray over the materials before making your pledge for 2012. We request that all pledges be to the office as soon as possible. You may mail them, hand deliver them or place them in the collection plate. Thank you. On the first Sunday of each month, the loose cash in the collection plate is used for the Rector’s Discretionary Fund that supports confidential pastoral needs within our parish. There are also envelopes on the table in the Narthex if you would like to make a contribution this Sunday or at any time. The Women’s Writing Group has also begun again. This group will meet once a month on the dates listed below from 3:00-5:00 pm in Donegan Hall. Each meeting will start with a brief reading from an Episcopal women writer, followed by a writing prompt, writing time and then sharing of our work. All types/levels [...] The Girls Writing Group has begun again. The group will meet at 11:30 am approximately every other Sunday in Donegan Hall. Any teenaged girl (or mature preteen) is welcome to attend; she does not need to belong to the parish or be a member of the Episcopal Church. The goal of this group is [...] Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Psalm 62: 6-14 1 Corinthians 7: 29-31 Mark 1:14-20
A pdf of this week’s readings may be downloaded here: Readings for Jan 22 2012 Lessons and Readings from past and future weeks may be found here: http://www.lectionarypage.net/
The Coalition for Rhinebeck Youth, in collaboration with the Rhinebeck PTSO and Red Hook PTSA, Encourages all Families – Parents & Students 7th Grade & Up—to attend a screening of the documentary Race to Nowhere, examining the dark side of America’s achievement culture. The film is not available online or by rental, so if [...] 1 Samuel 3:1-10(11-20) Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 John 1:43-51 A pdf of this week’s readings may be downloaded here: Jan 15 Readings Lessons and Readings from past and future weeks may be found here: http://www.lectionarypage.net/
EARLY VALENTINE’S DAY CONCERT by MacCana To benefit The Children’s Home of Kingston Come enjoy the lively music and banter with the Irish brothers’ band! Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 7:00 to 10:00 PM (Snow date Saturday, February 18th) Miller School, 65 Fording Place Rd, Lake Katrine, NY. For ticket [...] Jan: Sundays 11:45 am: 1/15, 1/29; Thursdays 7:00-8:30 pm: 1/26 Feb: Sundays 11:45 am: 2/5, 2/19; Thursdays 7:00-8:30 pm: 2/9, 2/23 Offering envelopes should have been received at your homes. If you have not received your envelopes by the end of this week, or have not had envelopes in the past and would like them for 2012, please contact Su in the office (876-3533). |
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