There was a lot of good TV on PBS recently. The three-part Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein documentary, The US and the Holocaust, focused on this country’s response to and role in this awful episode of our history. Hitler took inspiration from the South’s Jim Crow laws, and at multiple points when we could have taken in Jews trying to flee Germany and other occupied countries, we mostly chose not to. At the same time, many individuals took heroic action to save those they could. The series connects many dots, and includes lots of newly-discovered footage from the period. It is disturbing but also very worth watching.

Intimate Apparel is a new opera by Lynn Nottage and Ricky Ian Gordon. It takes place in 1905 NYC, and centers Esther, a Black seamstress who came to the City from the South. In Esther’s world are an Orthodox man who sells Esther fabric, two of her customers from very different social locations, and a man from Barbados who worked on the Panama Canal. The characters’ worlds intersect in interesting and sometimes surprising ways.

We are hearing a lot about refugees and immigrants from different parts of the world these days, and both of these works are very relevant to the conversation. Check them out, or let me know what you thought if you saw them too!

Rev. Mary

From Rev. Mary

Get ready for our book read! 

We are getting ready to have our church discussions of this book, about a Civil Rights hero and saint of The Episcopal Church. St. Paul’s will discuss the book on Sunday, Oct 2, after the 10:00 service. St. George’s will do the same on Sunday Oct 9, also after the 10:00 service.

If you haven’t gotten the book yet, there is still time to order it by clicking this link. You should come to the discussion with your thoughts and questions after having read it. But no worries if you don’t get to read the whole thing -- just come and join the discussion. These discussions are open to youth and adults of any age.

The two church discussions of the book will feed into deeper explorations at a retreat to be held in Advent, on Sunday, December 11, from 1-4 pm at Huntington House, the Mid-Hudson Diocesan offices in West Park (where we had a retreat last Lent). Lunch will be included, and we will take a little more time and space to be quiet, to explore the grounds as weather permits, and to reflect on what Pauli’s life means for our life’s journey. This retreat is also open to all ages, and we hope to have a separate youth breakout room. You can RSVP for the retreat here.

--The Rev. Dr. Mary E. Barber

To be redirected to the Lectionary Page and get a digital copy of the readings 

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 10.2.22

Lamentations 1:1-6; Psalm 9137; 2 Timothy 1:1-14;

Luke 17:5-10

The Sunday Sermon

Reflection – Sept. 25, 2022

THE RICH MAN & LAZARUS

Bobbie Gordon

So how do You wake up in the morning? Do you use an alarm clock?  Does it have a snooze button?  And do you often hit the snooze button over and over so you can just keep sleeping?  It’s nice to get extra sleep but there are a couple of problems with snooze buttons – first, you might be late and miss out on something really fun or important. Secondly, you might just get used to the sound of the alarm and ignore it completely, sleeping right through it.

What, pray tell does an alarm clock have to do with our Gospel lesson of the Rich Man & Lazarus? Well, sometimes God sounds a ‘wake up call’ in our lives. He says, “It’s time to wake up and follow me”.  The question is – do we hear him; do we listen? Or do we say, Not now Lord, call me again , a little later. Some people hit that “snooze button” so much that they don’t even hear God’s voice. When they finally wake up, they find it’s too late. That’s what happened in today’s parable.

Jesus told a story about a rich man who wore the finest clothes and lived in luxury. A beggar named Lazarus lay outside the rich man’s gate.  Lazarus was hungry and his body was covered with sores. He was hoping that the rich man might have pity on him and that he might be able to satisfy his hunger with the leftovers from the rich man’s table. But every day the rich man passed by Lazarus without even giving him a thought I imagine that he passed by Lazarus so many times that he eventually got to the point that he didn’t see him at all. He had hit the “Snooze button” too many times!!

The Bible says that Lazarus died and went to heaven. The rich man also died, but he went to hell. In hell, he looked up and saw Lazarus in heaven with Abraham. He asked Abraham to let Lazarus dip his finger in water and come and touch it to his burning tongue, but Abraham said, “No.” Then he reminded the rich man how he had enjoyed such good things on earth while Lazarus had nothing.

The rich man then asked Abraham to allow Lazarus to go back to earth and warn his five brothers so that they would not end up in hell with him, but again Abraham said, “No.” The rich man finally woke up, but it was too late.

God is still sending “wake up” calls to us today. Let us pray that we will listen to His voice and follow Him before it’s too late. Amen

Adapted from Sermons 4 Kids

--Bobbie Gordon

PASTORAL CARE UPDATE

The Committee met with Rev. Mary on August 17 and would like to share some updates with you.

Eucharistic Visitation. If you would like to receive or know of someone who would

like a visitation, please contact Rev. Mary or a member of the committee.

Ongoing committee activities include phone calls, cards, rides to church, prayer list

intercessions.

Nursing home and hospital visits done by Rev. Mary at this time due to Covid.

Pastoral Care asks for your assistance in reaching out to those who may need support, are sick or

struggling in any way.

If you would like to join the committee, please speak with Rev. Mary or a member of the Committee.

We welcome and thank you.

Pastoral Care Committee: Rev. Mary, Mark Goodwin, Tessa Kale, RoseMarie Proctor,

Cynthia Benjamin, Janet Quade, Deb Williams

--Janet Quade

--Shawn Prater-Lee

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE

FROM THE STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE:

Many thanks to all who have returned their pledge form for 2022. Your envelopes are available to be picked up in the Narthex. It’s not too late to return your pledge - just complete the form and put it in the collection plate. Your envelopes will then be available the following Sunday.

A NOTE FROM THE TREASURY TEAM

Total deposits for the month of August - $7,373 (includes $905 for the Food Pantry). Many thanks to all who have been generously supporting the Food Pantry.

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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Report of the Committee to Elect a Bishop

and Announcement of Slate

With Information Regarding Nomination by Petition

Dear People of the Diocese of New York,

I am pleased to share with you the slate of candidates for our upcoming Electing Convention for a Bishop Coadjutor for our Diocese.

The Committee for the Election of a Bishop for The Episcopal Diocese of New York has completed its work of selecting candidates. This Committee submitted these names to the Standing Committee on September 15, 2022 and received their approval for the entire slate.

(in alphabetical order)

• The Rev. Matthew Foster HeydThe Rev. Matthew Foster Heyd
• The Diocese of New York

• The Rev. Stephanie M. Johnson
• The Diocese of Connecticut

• The Rev. Matthew Hoxsie Mead
• The Diocese of New York

• The Rev. Steven D. Paulikas
• The Diocese of Long Island.

• The Rev. Robert Jemonde Taylor
• The Diocese of North Carolina

The Committee to Elect a Bishop has compiled a detailed report of their process as well as further details on each of the candidates, all of which accompany this letter.

The release of this report also marks the beginning of the 25-day petition process which allows nominations by petition, subject to Standing Committee approval and receipt of satisfactory background checks. Documentation as well as further details for this process can be found on the Committee for the Election of a Bishop’s website: bishopsearch.dioceseny.org/petition.

All of the information referenced above and more can be found by navigating through the Committee’s website: bishopsearch.dioceseny.org.

I pray that this time of discernment in our diocesan life be one filled with hope, joy, and expectation for all that the future holds for our Diocese.

In peace,

The Rev. Katharine Flexer

Secretary of the Electing Convention for a Bishop Coadjutor

Informe del Comité y Anuncio

de la lista de candidatos

con información sobre

la designación de candidatos por petición

Querida y estimada le diocèse de Nueva York:

Me complace compartir con ustedes la lista de candidatos para nuestra próxima Convención para la Elección de un Obispo Coadjutor para nuestra Diócesis.

El Comité para la Elección de un Obispo para la Diócesis Episcopal de Nueva York ha concluido su trabajo de selección de candidatos. Este Comité presentó estos nombres al Comité Permanente el 15 de septiembre de 2022 y recibió la aprobación de toda la lista.

(en orden alfabético)

• 
  
• Reverendo Matthew Foster Heyd
• le diocèse de Nueva York
• 
  
• Reverenda Stephanie M. Johnson
• le diocèse de Connecticut
• 
  
• Reverendo Matthew Hoxsie Mead
• le diocèse de New York
• 
  
• Reverendo Steven D. Paulikas
• le diocèse de Long Island.
• 
  
• The Reverendo Robert Jemonde Taylor
• le diocèse de Carolina del Norte

El Comité para la elección de un obispo elaboró un informe detallado del proceso, así como más detalles sobre cada uno de los candidatos, que acompañan a esta carta.

La publicación de este informe también marca el comienzo del proceso de petición de 25 días que permite candidaturas por petición, sujetas a la aprobación del Comité Permanente y al recibo de una verificación de antecedentes satisfactoria. La documentación, así como otros detalles para este proceso, se encuentran en el sitio web del Comité para la Elección de un Obispo: bishopsearch.dioceseny.org/petition.

Toda la información mencionada anteriormente y más se puede encontrar en el sitio web del Comité: bishopsearch.dioceseny.org.

Oro para que este tiempo de discernimiento en nuestra vida diocesana esté lleno de esperanza, alegría y expectativa por todo lo que el futuro le depara a nuestra Diócesis.

En Paz,

Reverenda Katharine Flexer

Secretaria de la Convención de Elección del Obispo Coadjutor

Rapport de la Commission et L'Annonce de la Liste des Candidats

avec des informations concernant la nomination des candidats par pétition

Cher Diocèse bien-aimé de New York,

J'ai le plaisir de partager avec vous la liste des candidats pour notre prochain congrès d'élection d'un évêque coadjuteur pour notre diocèse.

Le Comité pour l'élection d'un évêque pour le Diocèse épiscopal de New York a terminé son travail de sélection des candidats. Ce comité a soumis ces noms au Comité permanent le 15 septembre 2022 et a reçu son approbation pour l'ensemble de la liste. (par ordre alphabétique)

(en orden alfabético)

• 
  
• Le Révérend Matthew Foster Heyd
• le diocèse de Nueva York
• 
  
• Reverenda Stephanie M. Johnson
• le diocèse de Connecticut
• 
  
• Le Révérend Matthew Hoxsie Mead
• le diocèse de New York
• 
  
• Le Révérend Steven D. Paulikas
• le diocèse de Long Island.
• 
  
• Le Révérend Robert Jemonde Taylor
• le diocèse de Carolina del Norte

Le Comité pour l'élection d'un évêque a compilé un rapport détaillé de son processus ainsi que des détails supplémentaires sur chacun des candidats, qui accompagnent cette lettre.

La publication de ce rapport marque également le début du processus de pétition de 25 jours qui permet les nominations par pétition, sous réserve de l'approbation du Comité permanent et de la réception de vérifications satisfaisantes des antécédents. La documentation ainsi que de plus amples détails concernant ce processus sont disponibles sur le site web du Comité pour l'élection d'un évêque: bishopsearch.dioceseny.org/petition.

Toutes les informations mentionnées ci-dessus et bien d'autres encore peuvent être trouvées en naviguant sur le site Web du Comité: bishopsearch.dioceseny.org.

Je prie pour que ce temps de discernement dans notre vie diocésaine soit rempli d'espoir, de joie et d'attente pour tout ce que l'avenir réserve à notre diocèse.

Au nom de la paix,

La Révérende Kate Flexer

Secrétaire de la convention d'élection d'un évêque coadjuteur

Together in Spirit ~ Hearing the Next Call

Schedule of Meet and Greet Sessions with Candidates

• Monday, November 14: Staten Island
• Evening Meet and Greet at St. Mary's, Castleton
• Tuesday, November 15: Hudson Valley Evening Meet and Greet at St. George's, Newburgh
• Wednesday, November 16: Manhattan
• Evening Meet and Greet at St. Andrew's, Harlem
• ASL Interpretation Available!
• Thursday, November 17: Westchester
• Evening Meet and Greet at Trinity/St. Paul, New Rochelle
• Friday, November 18: Bronx
• Evening Meet and Greet at St. Margaret's, Longwood       

COMMUNITY CHESS PARK - READY!

"On a side note, we were playing in the street ... I looked around I noticed Mayor Rolison taking pictures of us!

Many thanks to everyone who had worked to make this Community project a success!" (Photos above)

--

Matthew E. Tether, AIA

Board of Directors

tetherarchitecture@gmail.com

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Please keep those on our parish prayer list in your minds and in your prayers, especially at this time of separation and isolation.

Intercessions

SEPTEMBER 2022

Our prayers are asked for:

Chris, Jeff, Matt; Rose; Tessa; Dave & Liz, Paul, Maddie, Simone, Avil; Michael, Those impacted by natural disasters; Habitat for Humanity; Rural and Migrant Ministry; Peace in our world; The elderly, shut-ins and prisoners; Jeanne & Charlie; Ann, Phil; Hailey, Vickie; Marie; Maggie; G.J., Cynthia, Jeffrey, Linda, Marshall, Lillian, Michail I & II, Chandra (Plain), Evans; Paul; Alexis, Avonel; Carola, Violet, Warren; Nancy, Plain family, Sasha; Margaret; Mizell family; Jill; Donna; Janice; Norma; Ruthann; Lauren; Andrew & family, Ian; Nicholas, George; Gary, Marianne; Stacey, Meghan, Peggy K.; Carol, Jim, Seth, Lori, Neil; Whitman, Deb; Adrian; Chloe; Christine, Lucas, Santos family, Bramble, Anna, Sterling, Leigh family, Stewart, Tucker family, Hosier family, Darien family

THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR

September 27 - October 3, 2022

YOUR NEWS BELONGS IN ST. PAUL'S MESSENGER

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Give us a call today!

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

161 Mansion Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

(845) 452-8440

stpaulpk@verizon.net

www.stpaulspoughkeepsie.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stpaulsepiscopalchurchpoughkeepsie/

The Rev. Dr. Mary E. Barber, Priest-in-Charge

The Rev. Gloria Payne-Carter, Priest Associate

Maris Kristapsons, Music Director and Organist

Adam Mazzuto; Audio/PA System

Notoe Hodge, Custodian/Sexton

Ben Sundar, Parish Administration