Newsletter January 18 2022
/Worship
Wednesday January 19 Evening Prayer Service 6:00PM
Sunday January 23 Third Sunday of Epiphany 8:00AM Holy Eucharist Rite II In-Person
10:00AM Holy Eucharist Rite II
In-person & via our YouTube channel
Childcare is available during the 10:00AM service.
For more information on all worship offerings at St. Philip's
please visit our website.
CALENDAR
This week at St. Philip's:
Tuesday January 18 to Tuesday January 25
Tuesday, January 18: Yoga (Noon) on Zoom
AA Meeting (6:00PM) @ Parish House
Bible Study (7:30PM) on Zoom
Wednesday, January 19: Church Open for Prayer & Meditation
(5:00PM-6:00PM) @ Church (see description below)
Evening Prayer Service (6:00PM) @ Church
AA Meeting (7:00PM) @ Parish House
Thursday, January 20: Music Together w/Alexia (4:15PM) @ Parish House
Friday, January 21: Funeral Service for Nancy Keil (1:30PM) @ Church
AA Meeting (7:00PM) @ Parish House
Saturday January 22: Tai Chi (9:00AM) @ Parish House
Music Together w/Alexia (11:30AM) @ Parish House
Church Open for Prayer & Meditation (12:00PM-2:00PM) @ Church
(see description below)
Sunday, January 23: Holy Eucharist Rite II (8:00AM) @ Church
Holy Eucharist Rite II (10:00AM) @ Church
Vestry Meeting (2:00PM) via Zoom
Monday, January 24: AA Meeting (7:00PM) @ Parish House
Tuesday, January 25: Yoga (Noon) on Zoom
AA Meeting (6:00PM) @ Parish House
Bible Study (7:30PM) on Zoom
Looking for more ministries and events at St. Philip's?
Please check out our calendar for a full list of events.
We hope you can join us!
Church Open for Silent Prayer & Meditation
Starting this week, the church will be open for silent prayer and meditation during specified hours. Volunteers from the congregation will be on hand to ensure security and safety of visitors. This week the church will be open on Wednesday from 5:00PM to 6:00PM and Saturday from 12:00PM to 2:00. Please keep an eye on our church calendar for days and times when the church will be open. Come and visit! All are welcome.
New Task Force Forming
St. Philip’s is forming a committee focused on the work of healing divisions in our community that have been clear for the past year and building back a stronger and more inclusive church as we envision our future after the disruption of COVID. The group will be tasked with providing me recommendations on initiatives we can undertake, as well as facilitating discussions among all our congregants to address these goals. If you have interest in participating in this vital work, please reach out to Joe (joeplumm@gmail.com) or Will (will.felder@googlemail.com).
Video Ministry
We are seeking volunteers to assist on Sunday mornings for the live streaming of our services. No prior experience is required and training will be provided. Contact Daniel Bentley daniel.bentley@gmail.com for more information.
St. Philip’s Annual Parish Meeting
Our annual meeting will take place on Sunday, March 6, 2022, following the 10:00AM service.
Winter Bible Study
Interested in a Bible study or small group to help get us through the tough month of COVID challenges? Join Rev. Amanda and others Tuesday evenings at 7:30PM on Zoom, for some virtual connection, sharing and learning. We will study the upcoming Sunday's scripture readings. All are welcome!
Lunch Hour Zoom Yoga
Join Rev Amanda on Zoom at noon on every Tuesday in January for an all levels yoga class. Perfect for those who work and can join on Zoom at lunchtime or who are at home midday. Questions? Please email Rev. Amanda at rector@stphilipshighlands.org. All are welcome!
Children's Chapel
New for 2022, chapel begins at 10:00AM in the parish house. The children will be engaging the Story Makers curriculum and then return to church for communion. Due to COVID we will monitor the situation and hope to resume later in the month. Be safe and well!
Philipstown Food Pantry Seeking Donations:
Specifically Requesting: Rice and canned vegetables.
To donate, place nonperishable, unexpired items either in the box on the parish house porch or in the church vestibule. Donations will be brought to the pantry on Friday's.
Prayer List
Beth Crocito, Beth Cody Kimmel, Robert Dickey, Jack Sandlund, David Redden, Isabella Sumano, Brian Nice, Henry Atkins, Victor Ruiz, Eddie O’Connell, Judi Dixon, Dave Awl, Joe Garafolo, Jr., Deedee Garafolo, Preston Williams, Erin Levy, Marilyn Jaffe-Ruiz, Steve Lobell, Olga Fagan, Annie Rocco, Ron Madden, Kathy Madden, Chris Brown, Scarlett Hill, Luther Nolan, Edwina Leahey, John Roorda, Billy Dixon, Linda Wainen, Jackie Monaghan, Jason Frizzell, Elizabeth Peters, John Aldredge, Martin Carl, Dennis Keating.
St. Philip's Mission Statement
As a vibrant and thriving member parish of the Episcopal Diocese of New York, St. Philip’s in the Highlands is a radically inclusive spiritual center for our community. We celebrate in the Episcopal tradition, work to transform lives through Christ and his teachings of love and justice, and to help restore all to unity with God.