St. Paul's Episcopal Church Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
MESSENGER
"Making friends while serving God"
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The Week of October 12-18, 2021 |
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ST. PAUL'S NEW PRIEST-IN-CHARGE
REV. DR. MARY E. BARBER
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Dear St. Paul's Community,
I am so happy and excited to be starting as your priest! Some of you have already met me, and some may have read about me in earlier newsletters. But I still have yet to meet many of you, and so I thought I would introduce myself here.
I am a recent graduate of Episcopal Divinity School (EDS) at Union Theological Seminary in NYC and a brand new priest (Sept 18!). I did the first one and a half years of my seminary education as a residential student in the city, and the second half of the three years post-pandemic from my home in Newburgh.
I am a psychiatrist with a career serving people in public institutions and writing and teaching about LGBTQ mental health. Before entering seminary I was the clinical director of Rockland Psychiatric Center, the state hospital serving the Hudson Valley.
My wife, Alleyne Fraser, and I have been members of St. George's in Newburgh for twenty years. St. George's raised me up and was my sponsoring church. Our daughters, Kennedy and Trinity, grew up in the church. Kennedy is in law school in Boston, and Trinity is in college at SUNY Purchase.
I am serving half-time at St. Paul's and half-time at St. George's in Newburgh. I will generally be seen physically in the office or around the neighborhood at St. Paul's on the week leading up to a Sunday when I am leading the Eucharist. But you can reach out to me no matter which location I am in. My contact information is below.
Rev. Mary
priest-in-charge
845-527-9545 (cell)
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To be redirected to the Lectionary Page and get a digital copy of the readings
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Job 38:1-7, (34-41); Psalm 104:1-9, 25,37b;
Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 10:35-45
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PARISH: BESIDE THE ROAD...
"Parish" is a word which means "beside the road", not far removed from everyday things, but set apart ever so slightly; in the world but not completely captivated by the world. It's a place to duck into when you need it.
This may sound somewhat different from the classic 'catholic' idea of the worshipping community, and it is certainly different from the Protestant concept of assembled believers, but still it sharpens our idea of what we are: an oasis looked to for refreshment.
If a parish church could indeed be that, it would be worth all the riches of the East. If people could turn from their daily occupations and look to a place, time, and event where by God's grace eternal matters are stock-in-trade, that parish would be truly worthwhile.. And if, by God's grace, the people gladly took part in the proclamation and celebration of these eternal things, then that parish could be called successful.
You will notice a "successful" parish is not dependent on numbers or cash or even special programs. And it isn't even dependent on how much the priest does or how well he or she preaches, either. Mainly, it is people turning just a bit off the road so that later they can get back on it and continue on their way.
This is how I feel when I attend any service at St. Paul's. My grandmother would often say 'seven days without prayer makes one weak'... I gather strength, fellowship, love and peace by 'turning off the main road a bit'. Am hoping this gives you some food for thought, and the continued want to visit often "BESIDE THE ROAD.
--Rose Marie Proctor
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THANK YOU FR. FORD
FROM THE ST. PAUL'S CHURCH FAMILY
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The St. Paul's Church thanks Fr. Allan for caring for us during this transition.
(photos by Dewy Clarke)
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Our mask policy has changed due to new safety concerns that have developed. We ask that all people please wear masks while in church except when seated. If you are singing, please put on your mask. Thank you for helping to keep our community safe.
--Shawn Prater-Lee
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PLEASE HELP OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED
Loving your neighbor as yourself. We are all aware of the needs around us: fires, floods and displacement. With this in mind I am asking that you to consider small donation to the Episcopal Relief and Development fund to help the neighbors in the US, Haiti and the Afghan families. Please consider creating a Love jar in your home and dropping in 50 cents or $1 each day. At the end of October we will receive your donations with a blessing and send it off from the St. Paul’s family.
--The Rev. Dcn. Julett Butler
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ST. PAUL'S SMALL BLESSINGS THRIFT SHOP & FOOD PANTRY: PLEASE HELP US TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY SAFELY
DONATIONS TO THE THRIFT SHOP MUST BE IN CLEAR PLASTIC BAGS OR CONTAINERS OR ON HANGERS WHEN YOU BRING THEM IN. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE THE DONATIONS ON THE PORCH, BUT BRING THEM IN DURING THRIFT SHOP HOURS (TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS 10AM – 2PM).
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We thank everyone who has helped our missions stay open during these trying times. We kindly ask you all to help us to continue to serve our community with the safety it needs and deserves: Any food you donate should be unopened and within the sell by date. Shop items need to be clean and seasonal. We can only accept donations during shop hours. Leaving them at any other times or in the hallway can violate fire safety codes. Please DO NOT use black/opaque garbage bags to bring in your donations as the staff is unable to process the contents of it. Thank you again for your support.
--Jeanne Henderson
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IN-PERSON SUNDAY SERVICES
As more and more people are getting vaccinated against COVID 19 the Bishop has eased some of the restrictions that have affected our worship. Given this the Vestry has decided that all services (10:00am), except for the second Sunday of the month, will be in person and will include singing. We also hope to be able to broadcast the in person service live on our YouTube channel.
The second Sunday of the month will be on Zoom (see below for Zoom link). This allows us to have the coffee hour discussions and to retain those parishioners who are able to only be with us remotely.
We hope to see you on Zoom on Sunday and in person whenever you can make it in.
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ZOOM CHURCH LINK FOR ALL SERVICES
All services except for the second Sunday (on Zoom) of the month, will be in person at 10:00am and will include singing.
Our Zoom connections remain the same and are
Meeting ID: 823 3911 5280
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+16465588656,,82339115280# US (New York)
+13017158592,,82339115280# US (Germantown)
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+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
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ST. PAUL'S CHURCH YOUTUBE CHANNEL
We now have a YouTube channel.
To get there PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW:
or search on YouTube for St. Paul's Poughkeepsie.
We hope to put copies of all of our online services there.
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A NOTE FROM THE TREASURY TEAM
The total deposits are reported on a monthly basis. Please watch for it at the end of this month.
A reminder - Please remember to either mail in your pledge or drop it off through the mail slot any day during the week. The correct address is: 161 Mansion St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
ST. PAUL’S THANKS YOU!!!
--Bobbie Gordon
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New from the Trinity Retreat Center
In-person Retreats
In-person retreats are back at the Trinity Retreat Center. Join us on our 55 acres nestled between the Housatonic River and Trinity Forest in beautiful West Cornwall, Connecticut, a place apart for rest, quiet, prayer, discovery, connection, and reflection. We celebrate the restorative presence of God in nature and in community for spiritual renewal, stewardship of creation, and support for the ongoing work of love, service, and justice.
Core Values Faith Retreat: The Way of God in Wilderness Seasons
January 7–9, 2022
with Summerlee Staten and Dr. Kathy Bozzuti-Jones
We’ll explore how we can hear God’s voice even in times of “wilderness”: seasons of change, doubt, and uncertainty. Come for conversations by the fire, dynamic teaching, vibrant conversations, and prayerful meditation. Learn more and register here
Presidents Day Weekend Rest and Renewal Retreat
February 18–21, 2022
This weekend offers a lightly structured time to retreat from daily obligations and engage a deepening awareness of our relationships—with ourselves, those around us, the divine, and all of creation. Learn more and register here
“Love is the Meaning”: Julian of Norwich Lenten Retreat
March 4–6, 2022
with Robert Owens Scott
Set the tone for Lent during this weekend retreat focusing on the writings of Julian of Norwich, an ascetic from the Middle Ages who wrote Revelations of Divine Love, the earliest surviving book in English written by a woman. Learn more and register here
Inclusiveness Retreat: Womanist Midrash
March 25–27, 2022
with the Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney
We’ll explore the stories of women in the Hebrew Bible, in particular, and biblical interpretation in general, in ways that honor our histories and heritages and speak to the present moment and its concerns. Learn more and register here
Online Retreats
We’re offering weekend retreats online—times to pray, reflect, make space for grace, and listen to the voice of God. Check our website for detailed schedules and mark your calendar to tune in.
A Poet, A Priest
October 29–31, 2021 with the Rev. Spencer Reece
Reece will discuss his spiritual and literary journey. He will explore how poetry, AA, and Al-Anon led him into the church, how writing and prayer have become synonymous for him, and the ways God speaks to us through people.
Abundance in the Midst of Challenge
November 5–7, 2021 with the Rev. Canon Karen Montagno
In the 60s, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., asked, “Where do we go from here? Chaos or community?” Explore this question with the Rev. Canon Karen Montagno, who specializes in community development and gun violence prevention. We’ll ask where the Spirit is leading us and find our quiet places of inspiration and strength utilizing meditations, the wisdom of writers and Saints, and a little playfulness.
Bring Your Group
Online Services
Candlelight Compline
with the Rev. Dr. Mark Bozzuti-Jones and the Trinity Retreat Center staff
Monday–Friday at 8pm EST
Live-streamed from our stone chapel and other sacred spaces at the retreat center, our Candlelight Compline services offer a brief interval of respite and peace in the midst of whatever your life may hold. We generally follow the service “An Order for Compline” in the Book of Common Prayer of The Episcopal Church.
These Trees and Stones: Poems for Living
with the Rev. Dr. Mark Bozzuti-Jones
Mondays at 5:30pm ET through December 27, 2021
Join us for a time to meditate, journal, listen, read, mark, and inwardly digest the prophetic and challenging trees and stones of poems. Come with an open mind, heart, and soul. All are welcome.
Sacred Pause: Saturday Noonday Prayer and Guided Gospel Meditation
with the Rev. Dr. Mark Bozzuti-Jones and Joseph Rose
Saturdays at 12pm ET
Join Trinity Retreat Center for prayer time, based on The Book of Common Prayer’s “An Order of Service for Noonday,” live-streamed from the stone chapel and other sacred spaces on the retreat center campus.
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Statement on FY2022 Refugee Admissions
The Episcopal Church commends the Biden administration’s decision to set the Fiscal Year 2022 refugee admissions ceiling to 125,000. The ceiling, which the president sets every fiscal year in consultation with Congress, fulfills the administration’s campaign pledge to set this number for this fiscal year as a part of a broader effort to strengthen the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP). “We thank the Biden administration for taking the necessary steps to fulfill our country’s obligation under international law to providing protection to displaced populations worldwide” said Rebecca Linder Blachly, director of The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations. “Protecting refugees is also central to our mission as a Church,” said the Rev. Canon C.K. Robertson, canon to the Presiding Bishop for Ministry Beyond The Episcopal Church. “We have called on the United States to protect these individuals and to meet our moral obligations of welcoming them into the safety and security of our communities.”
Although this decision marks a positive step towards strengthening the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, the administration must resettle 125,000 individuals after falling significantly short of meeting its 62,500 goal for FY2021. The efforts of Episcopal Migration Ministries, along with the other national resettlement agencies, to receive our Afghan allies also means the administration and Congress must provide them with sufficient financial resources to meet these two sets of challenges. “While we are grateful that Congress recently passed legislation that provided us with the financial resources to continue receiving our Afghan allies, we also need the administration and Congress to continue to make ongoing investments in the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program to ensure we can successfully meet the 125,000-person goal for this next fiscal year,” said Demetrio Alvero, director of operations for Episcopal Migration Ministries.
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--The Rev. Dcn. Julett Butler
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_1 Susan Saavedra
_5 Charles Benjamin
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_8 Norma Williams
17 Alexis Plain Rose
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Please keep those on our parish prayer list in your minds and in your prayers, especially at this time of separation and isolation.
Intercessions
OCTOBER 2021
Our prayers are asked for:
Vincent Family; Richard & family, Alice; Donna, Rose Marie; Owen; Charlie; Mary Ann, Steven, Jim, Janett, Charlie; Alison, Paulie, Grandpa Prater; Lillian, Sasha, Melius family, Plain family, Joe, Pat, Matthew, Those known only to God; Gary, Dawn, Eckwall-Lahey families; Paul, Andrew & family, Ron, Dave & Liz, Burton family; Tish; Tommy; Carol; Chris; Sandra; George, Norm; Janett; Kay, Katherine, Renate; Frank Burnett, Food Pantry Volunteers, victims of Human/Sex Trafficking
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church - Poughkeepsie
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'In Service to God & You' |
Our food pantry volunteers are in active service at St. Paul's these days. We give thanks to them and thanks to God for their willingness to help us by helping others. |
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THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR
October 12-18, 2021
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YOUR NEWS BELONGS IN ST. PAUL'S MESSENGER
Help us get the word out by submitting news of parish activities. Send submittals to stpaulpk@verizon.net or call 845 452 8440
Give us a call today!
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church 161 Mansion Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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