Newsletter October 6th 2020

Upcoming Worship and Events:

Yoga –Join us Tuesdays for Yoga! To join this ALL LEVELS class meet at the church at 6:00 pm with a mat, mask, and water (or, if you need a mat, some are available), If you prefer Zoom, click here.

Bible Study – Wednesdays, 2:00 PM – Come study the Gospel of Matthew together. No pre-reading necessary. All thoughts and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged!  To join click here. (Meeting ID: 249 829 9928 Password: Garrison)

Evening Prayer – on Thursdays at 7:00 PM. You are invited to join this simple worship service inside the church. We will be following Covid 19 guidelines of social distancing and wearing a mask. No sign up is necessary. This service will also be available on Zoom “here” Come join us for this midweek respite.

Sunday Morning Worship – Sunday Oct. 11th @ 10:00am Holy Eucharist Rite II. Attendance will be by sign up only as we have to limit the number of people attending to follow COVID guidelines for safety. Please email Micki in the church office @ office@stphilipshighlands.org or by calling 845-424-3571. Please try to sign up by Friday @ 12:30pm. In addition, Sunday Morning Worship will still be live-streamed “here” and posted on the website, YouTube Channel, and Facebook page for later viewing.  

Cross Trainers Youth Group – Our next meeting is Sunday Oct. 11th from 5pm-7pm at the Parish House patio. We will be sharing dinner, s’mores at a campfire, planning our participation in the Desmond-Fish Library’s “Pumpkin Glow” and having fun! All youth in grades 6-12 are invited!

New @ St. Philip’s

Save the Date! – Join St. Philip’s Nursery School Fall BYO Picnic – Saturday October 24th To be held on the Rectory lawn. More details TBA.

Prayer List

Please keep those on our St. Philip’s Prayer List in your prayers – Tom Bentley, Dana Poplees, Mimi McCallum, Anne Sandlund, Andrew Hubbard, Linda Vrooman, Cory Arias, Beth Crocito, Julie Lilburne, Preston Pittman, Beth Cody Kimmel, Eric Wagner, Robert Dickey, Bruce Taylor, Caron Dunkeley, Jack Sandlund, David Redden, Melissa Turner, Isabella Sumano, Robert Culp, Anna Kantor, Brian Nice, Joe Garafolo, Jr., and Deedee Garafolo.

Wider Community

School Supply Collection for San Miguel Academy – Our partner in ministry, San Miguel Academy in Newburgh, is seeking school supplies for their students. San Miguel inspires the young men of the city of Newburgh, so they may break the cycle of poverty, achieve new potential, and embrace lives of purpose, faith, and truth. A collection box for the school supplies is on the parish house front steps. Supplies including paper, notebooks, pencils, pens, erasers, writing pads, folders, etc. are requested. When dropping off supplies, we ask that the times of 8:45-9:15 AM and 11:45-12:15 PM be avoided due to Nursery School drop off and pickup. Thank you to all who have given donations!!!

Diocese of NY Antiracism Book Group - The Diocese of NY is reading Ibram X. Kendi’s How to be an Antiracist this September and October. Online book discussions will take place with those from other churches culminating with an virtual author‘s event on October 22. This promises to be an enriching, educational, and community building activity and all are encouraged to participate. Please email Amanda at rector@stphilipshighlands.org if you would like to join and for more information about getting a copy of the book.  Learn more here. 

St. Mary’s in the Highlands, Adult Study Group – via Zoom Wednesday Evenings 6pm-7:30pm for 10 weeks. St. Mary’s offers a seminar in a regular series of adult faith education, as we explore the book, “Reading the Bible Again for the First Time” by Marcus J. Borg. Study guides, organized by chapter will be provided. The book can be purchased through many retail outlets including Amazon and can be downloaded for Kindle or audio book. Registration is required to participate. To register please send your name, email and phone number to stmaryinthehighlands@gmail.com or call 845-265-2539. If you have questions please reach out to Father Steve of St. Mary’s at the above listed phone and email.

Philipstown Food Pantry Seeking Donations - Donations accepted between 10:30 and 11:30 on Friday mornings, and Saturdays between 8:30 and 10:00 AM.  Please no homemade food, bulk, or expired foods. Monetary donations are welcomed as well at https://www.presbychurchcoldspring.org/food-pantry.html. For further info, you may also call St. Philip’s parishioner, Amy Richter, 914-552-9204.

Sincerely,
St. Philip’s Church