St. Paul's Episcopal Church Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
MESSENGER
"Making friends while serving God"
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The Week of November 16-22, 2021 |
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Dear St. Paul’s Community,
This past Saturday, Mark Goodwin and I attended Diocesan Convention at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. A series of five webinars in the weeks leading up to the in-person event prepared us on issues from the budget to the work of the reparations committee. Most of the voting happened online, in the week leading up to Convention. There was a pre-convention Mid-Hudson regional webinar in late October as well.
So the work of Convention took up much of the month of October and the first part of November. The in-person meeting on Saturday was the first such event in two years. It was great to see people from other churches and parts of the diocese in real space and time! We heard addresses from the three bishops, had worship together, and bishops’ crosses were presented.
A major point of news from the day was that Bishop Dietsche called for the election of a bishop coadjutor, who will become the next diocesan bishop in 2 ½ years. I’m sure there will be more news about this in the next months, but in the meantime, we can appreciate the time we have left with Bp. Dietsche and how we have gotten through the worst of the pandemic under his leadership. As you can imagine, this news came with some tears, and lots of gratitude and appreciation.
There were several other resolutions passed online prior to the in-person meeting. These include a resolution to conduct a racial audit of the diocese, analogous to the audit done by the national church that did not include New York. We passed a resolution to begin to recognize Barbara Harris, the first Black woman and first woman bishop in the entire worldwide Anglican Communion, as a saint by the diocese. We passed a resolution to recognize Absalom Jones day as an official celebration of the diocese. We passed resolutions in support of trans and nonbinary people and against anti-Jewish readings of our scripture.
You can see the pre-convention webinars, bishops’ addresses, and resolutions here. It was a good day for the Church, and good for St. Paul’s to be in there and connected.
Next week is Thanksgiving. For anyone interested in making a little trip for worship, St. George’s will host the greater Newburgh Lutheran-Episcopal Thanksgiving service, Wednesday November 24 at 7:00 pm. For everyone traveling, cooking, or both, have a wonderful and safe holiday!
Rev. Mary
--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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2 Samuel 23:1-7; Psalm 132:1-13 (14-19); Revelation 1:4b-8;
John 18:33-37 12:1-8
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STEWARDSHIP
- I asked our young adults to speak about Stewardship and the meaning of St. Paul’s in their lives.
Alexis Plain responded with the following - she had planned to speak yesterday on Zoom but wasn’t able to get on. Here are her thoughts:
Stewardship is defined as “the handling or managing of a business.” But stewardship when it comes to this church is much more than that. Stewardship is about community. It’s about showing up to the dinners and showing your support through either getting food or volunteering. Stewardship is creative. It’s about thinking of new ideas that could help fundraise or help create advertisements. Stewardship is about showing up and being a part of things. It’s about attending not only church, but the events that are necessary to keep the church going, as well. It’s about helping out when you can. Stewardship is about debating at meetings. It’s about planning and discussing what’s best for the future. Stewardship is about finding your passion in the church and running with it. It’s about joining a committee that does all the tasks necessary for day-to-day. It’s about giving and sometimes, sacrificing.
Stewardship sometimes ends up being about sweating in the hot sun all day to help out at a yardsale or hand out water to runners. But no matter what part of stewardship you take part in or how much you give, you will always receive so much more. From stewardship and just being there, you laugh, you hear words of wisdom, words of affirmation, and sometimes even dance. From every event and activity I experienced through and with this church —and trust me, there’s been a lot— I’ve only ever taken more with me home than I brought. Whether it was an insane amount of kitchen supplies, some new amazing memories, or abs from laughing, every part I played in the stewardship of this church has been meaningful to both this community and myself. Stewardship not only keeps the church running but it keeps our sense of family running.
You can’t manage and handle a business on your own, so especially when it comes to our house of worship, it takes a community.
Thanks Alexis - you’ve enlightened all of us!!
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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. Forms will be either distributed in church or mailed to you.
--Bobbie Gordon
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Each September for the last 42 years I have been showing up asking you to donate one more time to the Dutchess County Interfaith Council's Crop Walk. Even with all the roller coaster parts of today's world, you once again stepped forward to say yes. It has always amazed me that at a season of so many holidays on the horizon and all the added stress of Covid, you never let me or the hungry down.. The 890$s that we were able to raise - with the diligence of our Deacon Julett and others efforts on our behalf (Pennsylvania, Florida, N & S Carolina) we will insure that someone will not go to bed hungry tonight.
The Crop Walk has been important to me for a long time; and I am eternally grateful and blessed that my Parish family has willingly helped me hold this 'banner' high all that time... Know and never doubt I will with God's grace be back September 2022 with the same plea; and stepping off with a grateful heart and all your prayers.
Remain Blessed... With Much Respect & Love.... Rose Marie
--Rose Marie Proctor
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New Fund raising activity in the works - STAY TUNED!!
REMINDER - Consecration Sunday is Nov. 21. All pledges will be blessed at the altar. Think about your many blessings as you complete your annual pledge form.
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THANKSGIVING BASKETS 2021 |
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Last year the Vestry helped First Lutheran with their Thanksgiving Baskets. They are sponsoring baskets again this year and the vestry thought we’d open it up to the congregation. First Lutheran generously supports our Food Pantry. If you would like to participate, please make a bag containing the ingredients listed below along with $10 for the turkey. Bags of food should be brought to St. Paul’s by Sunday, Nov. 21. We will deliver them to First Lutheran. Please let someone on the Vestry know that you are participating. Many thanks. Bobbie Gordon
Thanksgiving Baskets
First Lutheran Church Thanksgiving Baskets 2021
We will be donating Thanksgiving dinners to Grace Smith House.
We are asking for you to donate all the following:
1 box of instant potatoes
1 box of stuffing mix
4 cans of vegetables
1 can of yams
1 can of cranberry sauce
2 packages of gravy mix
$10 to cover the cost of the turkey and dessert
This will provide one “Thanksgiving Basket” for a family of four. To be fair to all recipients, please donate only those items on the list. The food will need to be at church by Sunday November 21 but can be dropped off any Sunday before. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thank you so much for your support of this ministry.
Nancy Compton, Social Action Committee
--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
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+16465588656,,82339115280# US (New York)
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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 the 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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Register NOW for a day of Hope and Healing!!.
Each year, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention supports hundreds of International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day events across the globe. This annual "Survivor Day" allows our community of Loss Survivors to come together to find connection, understanding, and hope through our shared experiences.
The Northeastern Division Chapters of AFSP are working together to present a variety of virtual programs this year to offer you the most meaningful experience possible. Check out the list below to find the program that's best for you.
We look forward to seeing you this weekend.
Virtual Programs: November 20th & 21st
HVWC Chapter Virtual Event
Saturday, November 20 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm ET
General Audience
Virtual Survivor Day Event LGBTQ
Saturday, November 20 from 10:00 am to 12 pm ET
LGBTQ Community
Virtual Survivor Day Event American Sign Language
Saturday, November 20 from 2 :00 pm to 4:00 pm ET
It will ONLY be in ASL, and those in attendance will need to be able to sign ASL
Virtual Survivor Day Through a Jewish Lens
Sunday, November 21 from 12 PM to 2.30 PM ET
This event was created so that survivors who cannot attend on Saturday due to Jewish religious observance had an opportunity to come together as a community of survivors. There will be a faith-based focus in some of the readings and discussion. While done from the base of Jewish faith, others are welcome to attend.
Facebook Live Events,
November 19 and 20
In addition, AFSP is offering two national events on Facebook. On November 19th at 4:00 pm EST we will host Dia de Esperanza for Spanish speaking suicide loss survivors and on November 20th at 6:00 pm EST we will stream Survivor Day Live.
For questions, please reach out to:
Maria Idoni
HV/Westchester NY Area Director
914-610-9156
If you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.
--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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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 Intersection of Violence against Women and Children
and Racial Injustice:
Pandemics within the Pandemic
A Panel Discussion
The Domestic Violence and
Sexual Assault Task Force of the Diocese
in partnership with the
Office of Congregational Vitality and Formation
warmly invite you to attend our online Zoom event
Thursday, November 18, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Moderator
Ms. Doreen Lesane, MS
Founder/Executive Director, Sunshine in My Living Room
Panelists
Ms. Hueijou Joyce Kao, MSW
Clinical Manager, ATASK: Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence
Ms. Sharlena Powell, Survivor/Advocate
Housing and Community Organizer, Voices of Women
Ms. Nirupa Umapathy
Founder/Executive Director, Salons for Life
Ms. Sarangbe Diakite, MBA
Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP)
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Click on the image above to download the flyer.
Please join us:
You and your voice indeed can make a difference!
Join us via Zoom
If you experienced issues registering using the link from an earlier email,
please try again. After registering, you should receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Nov. 18 meeting.
Questions?
The Rev. Canon Victor Conrado
Canon for Congregational Vitality and Formation
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--The Rev. Dcn. Julett Butler |
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_1 Mary Ann Oughton
_5 Melody Ware
__ Mark Debald
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_6 Judy Lovelace-Donaldson
19 Cora Keith
21 Rhonda Lynn Melius
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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
NOVEMBER 2021
Our prayers are asked for:
Margaret; Gary, Marianne; Stacey, Meghan, Peggy K.; Charlie, Cynthia, Carol, Mary Ann, Jim Seth, Lori, Neil; Whitman, Charlie; Lillian, Adrienne; Chloe
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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 16-22, 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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