St. Paul's Episcopal Church Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
MESSENGER
"Making friends while serving God"
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The Week of November 30-December 6, 2021 |
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Dear St. Paul’s Community,
As I write this, it is December 1, World AIDS Day. As we are more than forty years into the AIDS pandemic, we pray that the science that has helped develop the COVID vaccines may point the way (finally) to a vaccine for HIV. We pray to keep fighting the stigma against people with HIV disease. We pray for loved ones lost, and those among us living with the virus.
Advent is a time of quiet waiting, but we are also seeing signs of new activity and life at St. Paul’s. Sunday Bible study will return to St. Paul’s this Sunday, from 8:45 to 9:30 am, before the 10:00 service. Wednesday Eucharist services are being held on the weeks that I am in the office (Wednesdays that precede a Sunday where I will preside at St. Paul’s), at 12:15 pm in the parish hall parlor.
Next Saturday, Dec 11, there will be an Advent Quiet Day, “Time for Praying/Playing” at the Mid-Hudson diocesan office in West Park. See the announcement in this newsletter for more information, and please RSVP to let me know you’ll be there.
Mary+
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Advent Quiet Day
Time for Praying/Playing
Saturday Dec 11, 9:00am - 12 noon
NY Diocese Mid-Hudson Regional Office
Huntington Lane, West Park, next to Holy Cross Monastery
(GPS: 1605 Rte 9W, Esopus, NY 12429)
For members of St. Paul’s and St. George’s, led by Rev. Mary
We will get together to explore different ways to pray during this Advent season. There will be some lecture, discussion, and time to try things out for yourself. There will also be free time to walk on the Holy Cross monastery grounds or read quietly.
Spend some time with each other and with God! For a few hours, get out of the busy-ness of the season and recenter and refresh yourself.
Breakfast and all materials provided. Please bring a journal/notebook and pen. Dress comfortably and warmly if you think you’ll want to walk outside.
--The Rev. Dr. Mary E. Barber
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To be redirected to the Lectionary Page and get a digital copy of the readings
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Malachi 3:1-4; Canticle 16 Page 92, BCP; Philippians 1:3-11;
Luke 3:1-6
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HOLIDAY RAFFLE BEGINNING DEC. 5th |
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ITEMS ARE:
A WINE BASKET
A GINGERBREAD HOUSE
$25 GIFT CARD FOR ADAMS
$25 GIFT CARD FOR KOHL’S
$25 GIFT CARD FOR TEXAS ROADHOUSE
TICKETS: $1 EACH, 6 FOR $5 OR 12 FOR $10
All items will be displayed beginning Sunday, December 5.
You buy your tickets, put your name & phone number on them and place them in the cup next to the item or items you wish to win.
GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE and THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
DRAWING HELD SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19
FOLLOWING THE 10:00 A.M. SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS
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CHURCH DIRECTORY UPDATE
We are updating our directory so we are requesting that you complete the directory form even if you think we have all of the correct information. Please let us know of any changes in the future. Forms will be either distributed in church or mailed to you.
--Bobbie Gordon
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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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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
One tap mobile
+16465588656,,82339115280# US (New York)
+13017158592,,82339115280# US (Germantown)
Dial by your location
+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
Total deposits for the month of November - $8,475.47 (includes $2564.37 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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Hello Friends of Kairos Prison Ministry,
We are asking for your help to provide Christmas gifts for young men incarcerated in one of our facilities operated by the New York Office of Children and Family Services.
This opportunity comes at the request of several Chaplains that serve the youth in this facility whom we’re getting to know through discussions about starting the Kairos Torch program in them.
Giving us a beautiful way to demonstrate to the Chaplains, staff, and young men our Kairos heart.
The facility is Highland Residential Center, which is nine miles from Poughkeepsie. The Highland Center houses 35 boys.
If you’d like to contribute, please go on the New York state Kairos website -https://kairosofnewyork.org/ click on the 3 horizontal bars at the top left side of the page, click on donate and, click on the big red button or send a check to: Kairos of New York, PO Box 825, Potsdam, NY 13676
These are the items approved for Highland.
- Lotion Body wash
- Deodorant Toothbrush
- Toothbrush holder Toothpaste
- Socks Kleenex
- Chapstick Candy
Please bring your donations to Church and give them to Deacon Julett. May God bless us in this effort.
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TRAINING FOR LAY PASTORAL CARE MINISTERS
The Episcopal Diocese of New York is sponsoring Community of Hope International (COHI)l training for lay pastoral care ministers beginning February 2022 from 7 to 8 pm on Tuesdays via Zoom.
The classes provide an opportunity for lay ministers to discern possible parish or parish sponsored "out of parish" ministries through an experience of Benedictine Spirituality and will equip participants with the skills needed to engage effectively as pastoral care ministers. The topics and dates are listed below:
(1) February 1 – Benedictine Spirituality
(2) 8 – Theology of Pastoral Care/Pastoral Identity
(3) 15 – Listening Skills
(4) 22 – Prayer, Meditation and Silence
(5) March 8 – Motivational Spiritual Gifts
(6) 15 – Pastoral Care Visits with Boundaries
(7) 22 – Grief, Coping with Loss
(8) 29 - Understanding Family Systems
(9) April 5 – Confidentiality, Debriefing and First Simulation
(10) 19 – Pastoral Care for Seniors
(11) 26 – Second Simulation
(12) May 3 – Care for the Caregivers
(13) 10 – Prayer Service and Commissioning
The total cost of the program is $55.
Last year's COHI cohort consisted of deacon postulants, deacons, a priest and lay participants. We are open to the same registration with a cap of approximately 15 participants. If you or your parishioners are interested in this program, please contact Deacon Richard Limato via email at @rplimato@saintmichaelschurch.org
I am happy to answer any questions by phone or arrange a Zoom informational meeting for you and your parishioners.
Thank you,
Richard
"Take hold of the life that really is life"
1 Timothy 6:19
Have a great day!!
The Rev'd. Deacon Denise LaVetty
Director, Diaconal Formation and Transition Ministries
Episcopal Diocese of New York
Deacon, Church of the Incarnation
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--The Rev. Dcn. Julett Butler
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OR CALL
Melissa Clarke
(Director of Community Impact)
845-471-1900 extension; 3128
United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region is partnering with Lyft to offer free rides to individuals needing transportation to and from COVID-19 vaccine appointments and COVID-19 booster vaccinations. The program covers up to $50 round trip. The individual must cover any expenses beyond $50.
The program is open to Dutchess and Orange residents in Newburgh and Poughkeepsie. It cannot be used for drive thru vaccination sites. Medicaid recipients are not eligible for this program. They can call their Medicaid provider to cover the cost of transportation.
Sign up to receive your unique code by clicking the "apply" button above. A person can apply the code to a round trip.
Rides can only be used as transportation to and from a vaccine clinic site. Users can apply for a second code to use for transportation to and from a second shot.
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La organizacion de United Way de la region de Dutches y Orange, en colaboracion con Lyft, estan ofreciendo transporte gratis a todos aquellos que necesitan vacunarse contra el Covid-19 y la vacuna del refuerzo. Este programa cubre hasta $50 de transporte- si el costo excede los $50, el cliente tendria que contribuir el balance del costo, de su propio bolsillo.
Este programa es ofrecido a todos los residents de Newburgh y Poughkeepsie y no puede ser utilizado para recibir las vacunas en centros de auto-servicio. Ademas, los residentes que reciben seguro medico por medio de “Medicaid” no son elegibles para participar. Sin embargo, los proveedores de Medicaid cubren el costo del transporte para vacunarse y los pacientes solo tienen que llamar a su proveedor de Medicaid para cuadrar su cita de vacunacion.
Inscribase para recibir su codigo unico haciendole clic al buton de arriba que dice “apply”. Este codigo se puede utilizer para el transporte de ida y vuelta.
El transporte ofrecido por medio de este programa solo puede ser utilizado para visitas clinicas que ofrecen las vacunas del Covid-19. Los usuarios de este transporte, pueden solicitar otro codigo para obtener la segunda vacuna, si es necesario.
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_3 Andre Josephs-Clarke
_7 Jeanne Henderson
_8 Brendan Foley
_9 Lillian Goldson
13 Lloyd Waldemar
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15 Jasmin Bryant
17 Felicia M. Santos-Patterson
20 Ruby Smith
23 Carol Anderson
__ Bruce Petito
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26 Maria Bell
29 Imina Sade Santos-Thompson
30 George Thomas
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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
DECEMBER 2021
Our prayers are asked for:
Gary, Marianne; Stacey, Meghan, Peggy K.; Charlie, Cynthia, Carol, Mary Ann, Jim, Seth, Lori, Neil; Whitman, Deb; Lillian, Adrienne; Chloe; Christine, Lucas, Santos family, Bramble Anna, Sterling, Avonel, Leigh family, Ron, Stewart, Tucker family, Hosier family, Darien family
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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
NOVEMBER 30-December 6, 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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