St. Paul's Episcopal Church Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
MESSENGER
"Making friends while serving God"
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The Week of July 12-18, 2022
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Dear St. Paul’s,
During the season of Ordinary Time, we have a choice of lectionary readings, Track 1 and Track 2. We can choose either, but need to stick with the same choice throughout the season. What are these tracks, and what does it mean that we have chosen Track 1 with its long passages and hard-to-pronounce names?
There are always questions as to why we have different options for readings on a given Sunday, especially during the Season after Pentecost or Ordinary Time. The RCL has two different tracks of reading.
● One track provides for a semi-continuous reading of the Old Testament narratives, which gives you the opportunity to hear some of the great Old Testament stories as well as capture some of the story in a different way. It also has the inclusion of women and their role in salvation history, giving us texts that have not been heard on Sunday before. [Genesis through Judges in year A; the Davidic Covenant and Wisdom literature in Year B; the prophets – Elijah, Elisha, Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Joel and Habakkuk – in Year C.]
● The other track provides for thematic harmony with the Gospel of the day, in which readings from the Old Testament and New Testament are chosen in relation to the Gospel.
Track 1 readings allow the Old Testament stories to speak on their own, as meaningful stories in their own right, and not only as pointing to the coming of Jesus. It can take a little extra work to understand where the Hebrew Bible history and prophets are coming from, since we are less familiar with those names and places than we are with the names and places of Jesus’ time. But taking that time can bring us deeper understanding of the stories in both New and Old Testaments.
In the end, either track is a valid choice for our Sunday readings. But it helps a bit to know about where these choices come from. The lectionary page also has a piece, under the calendar, explaining the tracks.
As I prepare each week to preach on Sunday, of course I am reading the lectionary readings multiple times, and reading my annotated Bible to dig in to the readings further. I also have a few books I read in rotation at any time, which feed into sermons as well. Here are a few recent ones, which you might want to check out too, if they sound interesting to you:
Echoes of Scripture in the Gospels (Richard Hays)
Black and Episcopalian (Gayle Fisher-Stewart)
The 1619 Project (Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renee Watson)
The Wisdom of Wilderness (Gerald May)
Please let me know your questions and thoughts about the lectionary, or anything else that comes up for you. The tools of seminary should be open to anyone who wants a deeper understanding of our scripture and our faith.
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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Amos 8:1-12; Psalm 52; Colossians 1:15-28;
Luke 10:38-42
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The Sunday Sermon
St. Paul’s Church
July 10, 2022 Reflection
Mark Goodwin
WHAT IS GOD DOING IN THIS STAGE OF MY LIFE?
I like developmental psychology for its approach to the lifespan. Yes, various traumas and adversities enter our lives from the external environment. But many of our challenges are related to our developmental stage.
Most of you, no doubt, are familiar with the milestones of childhood, first tooth, walking and talking. Also, the challenges of adolescence are well documented. Erik Erikson proposed that there are stages of adult life. Young Adults are establishing themselves in the world with careers and relationships. Middle adults reach the age of generativity. So, after 40, I began teaching, to influence the next generation of social workers and citizens. And there are other challenges for older adults, changing physical status, the horizon shortening and losses of parents and even peers.
So here I am, 63 with a ten-year old child, one parent gone (and a couple of teeth missing). So, I am keenly aware of the hope that I instill in the next generation or two. Yet, this is an exciting time. I have the privilege of flexible time for work and community service. I can almost write my own job description, through grant supported non-profit work. With enough childcare supports, I can renew business travel. I can even get to Coki Beach, while on a business trip.
I circle back and revisit memories and past stages of my life. The lawyer for my mother’s estate was a classmate, whom I had not seen in more than forty years. I felt like Rip van Winkle, awaking from my slumber, or perhaps, living in parallel worlds. This past Spring, I was able to visit Chicago for the first time in forty years, since I had lived in Indiana for graduate school (one of them).
I approach the world around me from my developmental stage. I was able to work at home, be the primary parent and handle home schooling during covid. I was able to find a couple of daytime hours per week to volunteer in our Food Pantry. And this grounds my spiritual journey. I am able to practice love to my neighbors in a concrete way.
I am able to experience parenting again, while I connect to my adult children, not owning them, but letting them find their way in the world. And staying connected to my child’s grandparents in Rhode Island, Brooklyn and Trinidad.
For many years, in middle adulthood there is the busy-ness of family life. It can often seem that there is not enough time or rest. Each of us has the challenge of finding an economic livelihood. Those who are parents help our children to become good citizens and engaged with the community.
St. Paul’s is also a family and a part of the local community. We should continue to embrace newcomers and attend to the needs of our neighbors. Who is ready to serve children and revive the Sunday school and youth programs? How is God speaking to you at this stage of your life? Come share your gifts and talents with us. We will be enriched by your presence.
God bless you all this week and help you to listen to the voice inside.
Amen.
--Mark Goodwin
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Note: the following information is presented in English and Spanish
Aviso: La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en español
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invites Episcopalians everywhere to mark the season after Pentecost with 30 days of prayer leading up to and encompassing the 80th General Convention in Baltimore, Maryland.
“A Season of Prayer for Revival”—from June 12 through July 11—will feature daily prayers drawn from the Book of Common Prayer. Individuals can sign up online to receive the prayers and inspirational messages via email. The prayers will also be posted daily on social media accounts for The Episcopal Church and Forward Movement.
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:Amanda Skofstad
Public Affairs Officer, The Episcopal Church
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PRAYERS FOR WEEK 5
Sunday, July 10 The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through
Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human
family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our
hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of
love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish
your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and
races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Monday, July 11
Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is hatred,
let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is
discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair,
hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness,
joy. Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to
console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to
love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we
are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen.
O God of unchangeable power and eternal light: Look favorably on your whole
Church, that wonderful and sacred mystery; by the effectual working of your
providence, carry out in tranquility the plan of salvation; let the whole world see
and know that things which were cast down are being raised up, and things
which had grown old are being made new, and that all things are being brought
to their perfection by him through whom all things were made, your Son Jesus
Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Please join in daily prayer and consider:
• Asking God for a vision for how you and people
you know can become more like Jesus
• Asking God to revive the bodies, hearts, and
minds of Episcopalians as we seek to become
the Beloved Community
• Asking God for new relationships with people
who are also seeking to know God's love
• Asking God's forgiveness for the times we have
served empire and self instead of Christ
• Asking God to inhabit our hearts anew
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RONALD HARRIS
November 25, 1942 - July 4, 2022
Funeral arrangements for Ronald Harris will be through Rhodes Funeral Home on Fairview Ave. in Poughkeepsie.
The viewing will be Friday, July 22, from 7-9 at Rhodes.
The funeral will be Saturday, July 23 at 11 am at St. Paul's. Committal will follow at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, followed by a repast at the home of David Harris.
Let us pray.
It was our Lord Jesus himself who said “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Let us pray, then, for our brother Ron, that he may rest from his labors, and enter into the light of God’s eternal sabbath rest.
May angels surround him, and saints welcome him in peace.
Into your hands, O Lord, we commend our brother Ron.
--The Rev. Dr. Mary E. Barber
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FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Please call 845-452-8440 to speak to Ms. Daphne Barrett
PLEASE DONATE RE-USABLE BAGS FOR OUR FOOD PANTRY
--Daphne Barrett
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ST. PAUL’S
SMALL BLESSINGS THRIFT SHOP AND FOOD PANTRY
In addition to our regular Thrift shop and Food pantry hours (Tues. Weds. Thurs. 10am - 2pm)
WE ARE ALSO OPEN THE LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH - 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Clothing for men, women and children, housewares, knick-knacks, etc.
GREAT BARGAINS - CHECK IT OUT!!
St. Paul’s Church
161 Mansion St.
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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It was decided and announced that we are dropping the mask mandate for services. People may continue to wear the mask if they choose, but they are not required to wear one.
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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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STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE
FROM THE STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE:
Remember - Chili is still for sale at reduced prices -
Pt. - $6 and Qt. - $10. Speak to Debbie, Rose or Janet if you want some.
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.
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A NOTE FROM THE TREASURY TEAM
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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Time to celebrate!
Thanks to shoppers and supporters who purchased Stop & Shop
Bloomin' 4 Good bouquets during your benefitting month of June 2022,
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Food Pantry will receive
$146
--Jeanne Henderson
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SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH
For families with youth up through the first year of college, here are two opportunities you might consider for this summer. The first is led by the wonderful Christy Lent, from Christ Church, who some of you might know, and is at Incarnation Camp, a beautiful setting not too far away in Connecticut. It is great for building friendships and developing leadership skills. The second will be led by the anti-racism committee, led by Carla Burns of Holy Innocents Church in Highland Falls. Most likely many of you know Carla too, and she is a wonderful mentor of young people.
1. The Diocese has a Summer Youth Conference, at Incarnation Camp in Connecticut. It's a great campsite, and I have heard wonderful things about the program itself. The brochure is here.
2. The Diocese anti-racism committee is planning a youth pilgrimage:
Youth (New York State) Pilgrimage, Aug 27-28
Age Group: Teenagers ranging from entering high school to recent high school graduates
This year the Anti Racism Committee is hosting a two day pilgrimage within New York State
in lieu of the Jonathan Daniels Civil Rights Youth Pilgrimage. Limited to two participants per church.
(More detailed information to come)
Please get in touch with Rev. Mary if you have questions about either of these.
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NEW Regional EFM Group
We are planning a new Education for Ministry cohort for either the Fall of 2022 or January of 2023.
The intention is for this group to meet on-line as well as occasionally in-person.
Alison Quinn and Heather Sisk are currently in organizational discussions with Deacon Teri Jones.
We need at least six participants to start a new group.
Please contact Heather if you have interested parishioners.
Thanks and Peace,
Heather+
(Cell: 917-561-0141)
The Rev. Heather K. Sisk
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
PO Box 1449
Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
845-635-2854
--The Rev. Dr. Mary E. Barber
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--4 Julett Butler
_-7 Janet Quade
11 Ginny Gates
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13 Sharon Sherow
20 Kaylee Curtis
22 Ruthie A. Hodge
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27 Faith Mincey
28 Michael Babb
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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
JULY 2022
Our prayers are asked for:
G.J., Shawn-Lisl, Cynthia, Jeffrey, Linda, Marshall, Lillian, Michail I & II, Chandra (Plain), Evans; Paul; Alexis, The Church family, Avonel; Carola, Violet, Warren; Nancy, Plain family, Sasha; Margaret; Mizell family; Jill; Donna; People of Ukraine, Russia, and Haiti, Joanne, Janice; Norma; Serene, Ruthann; Lauren; Andrew & family, Ian, James family, Pittman family; 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
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church - Poughkeepsie
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'In Service to God & You'
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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
July 12-18, 2022
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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!
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
161 Mansion Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 452-8440
The Rev. Dr. Mary E. Barber, Priest-in-Charge
The Rev. Gloria Payne-Carter, Priest Associate
The Rev. Deacon Julett Butler, Deacon
Maris Kristapsons, Music Director and Organist
Adam Mazzuto; Audio/PA System
Notoe Hodge, Custodian/Sexton
Ben Sundar, Parish Administration
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church 161 Mansion Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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