THE LATEST NEWS:

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ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD OF THE REV. DANIEL SMITH-TOVEN
The Rev. Daniel Smith-Toven (yes our Fr. Daniel) will be ordained to the Priesthood on Saturday, January 25 at St. Andrew and St. Luke Episcopal Church  (850 Wolcott Ave, Beacon) at 2 pm.  All are welcome.
If you would like to stay for the meal after the service, please let Rev. Jan know to enable us to plan the food accordingly.

 

ANNUAL MEETING—Sunday, January 26 following the service
The Annual Meeting of the Church of the Resurrection will be held Sunday, January 26th following the service.  After the service, please go downstairs to the Parish Hall, grab a coffee/tea and something to eat, and we will then have our meeting.  If you are able, please bring an item for our PotLuck Brunch.

We will be electing one Vestry Member (to replace Ted Izzo who is going off the vestry) and 1 Warden (to replace Gayle Silvestri who’s term is up).  We will also elect one member to the Endowment Committee (to replace Pete Locke who is finishing his first term).  We will, of course, thank Ted, Gayle, and Pete for all their wonderful ministry on the Vestry and Endowment Committee!
 

BISHOP’S VISITATION—Sunday, February 2nd
Bishop Matt Heyd will be making his first Bishop’s visitation to Resurrection on Sunday, February 2nd.  He will also confirm/receive those desiring to take on fully their baptismal vows (be confirmed) or join the Episcopal Church (be received).  There is also a chance to renew your own Baptismal Vows publicly (renewal of baptismal vows).  If you are interested in confirmation / reception / renewal of vows, please see Rev. Jan ASAP so that we can be sure that you have time for the preparation!
We will also have a festive, PotLuck Coffee Hour.  More information on that as we get closer.

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SCHOOL SUPPLIES REQUEST
Eric Tarsia has given us a list of school supplies that his school could really use this fall. They are:
- Boxes of Crayola crayons
- Crayola Washable Classic Colors markers
- Elmer’s glue sticks
- Low odor Thin EXPO markers
- #2 Ticonderoga pencils (sharpened if possible)
- Blunt-tipped scissors
- Box of gallon-sized or quart size Ziploc bags
- PLASTIC two pocket folder
You may drop your items off on Sundays in a designated basket at the back of the sanctuary.
Thank you, all!

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RESURRECTION ROOF - Building Campaign (Request for funds)
It is time to replace the rest of our roof.  The vestry has decided to replace the cedar shakes with a red metal roof. The cost is over $106,000.  We received a grant from the Diocese for $25,000.  We also received a loan to finance $35,000 through the Diocese.  That means that we need to pay $45,000 ourselves at the time the work is completed this fall.  So far, we have raised just over $21,000+$8700 from Endowment (total ~ $30,500).  If you are able to give towards our new roof, beyond the amount you have pledged, it would be greatly appreciated!  We do not want to use up our "rainy day" fund in case we have any emergency repairs that come up.

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WEDNESDAY NOON EUCHARIST 
We have a Wednesday noon Service of Holy Communion. All are welcome.

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COFFEE HOUR SIGN-UP  - Food and Clean-up

Would you like to help with goodies for coffee hour?  We would love to have either you help with either home-baked goods or with store-bought goods.  Either are thoroughly enjoyed by everyone at coffee hour. Also, we are looking for people to help clean up after Coffee Hour. If you would like to help out, please consider sign-ng up or give Rev. Jan or Marie a call or email.  Thank you!

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CHILDREN & YOUTH NEWS:

SUNDAY SCHOOL
Parents, the dates on which we will NOT have Sunday School this Spring-
tbd

YOUTH GROUP
Dania Boss, with the help of several others, is starting a Youth Group for Middle School and High School Youth. Meetings are usually the 4th Sunday of the month.


NIGHTWATCH AT THE CATHEDRAL OF ST JOHN THE DIVINE
Nightwatch is an evening spent in the world’s largest Gothic Cathedral immersed in a faith-based program to deepen your spiritual connection with God.
During the evening, we experience community building, workshops, exploration of the Cathedral through interactive activities, candlelight meditation, music, writing, and a labyrinth walk. This powerful program closes with a shared Eucharist. Participants stay overnight sleeping in the undercroft of the Cathedral.
For teens and youth groups, prices are $150 per person or $130 for groups of 15 or more.
Spring 2025 Dates are here:
February 28, 2025 (Teens)
April 4, 2025 (Teens)

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MID-HUDSON TEAM MINISTRY NEWS:

MID-HUDSON TEAM MINISTRY
Church of the Resurrection - Hopewell Junction and St. Andrew and St. Luke Episcopal Church - Beacon are working together as a team as a way to increase our mission of spreading the Gospel in our area.  We are looking at ways to work together on Formation (children, youth and adult education), Mission (Outreach to the local area), Liturgy, Buildings and Grounds, etc.  We are starting with the news you see hear - what is happening at our churches.  They are doing the same.  As we continue brainstorming together, you will hear more about what we are hoping to do together.

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FOOD PANTRY NEEDS
The Food Pantry at St. Andrew and St. Luke-Beacon is very short of Cereal (regular-sized boxes) and Boxed Milk (whole milk and plant-based milk), so if you are able, please bring a some on Sunday for our Food Pantry Donation!  Thank you!!

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EVENING PRAYER AT ST ANDREW AND ST LUKE CHURCH IN BEACON - Second & Fourth Tuesdays  at 5:30 pm
Twice-monthly Evening prayer services at St Andrew and St Luke Church - Beacon - 860 Wolcott Ave, Beacon
.Evening prayer is a brief service of prayers and readings (about 25 minutes) which has been used in the Anglican communion for 500 years. It was taken from the ancient monastic service of Lauds, which is the prayer service at the end of the work day. The readings for our monthly service are taken from the Episcopal book of Lesser Feasts and Fasts. This book gives us readings associated with the Saints' days celebrated in the church calendar throughout the year. We also hear a brief reading from a commentary about the life of the saint that we celebrate at the service. Everyone is welcome.

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DIOCESAN NEWS:

MONDAY NOTES FROM OUR BISHOP
Every week our bishop, +Matt Heyd, sends out a weekly email to the leadership of the Diocese.  You can sign up to receive this note with Communications Director Nick Richardson - nrichardson@dioceseny.org.
It is a great way to see what our new Bishop is working on for the Diocese.

EVENTS AND MORE ~ LISTINGS FROM THE BISHOP'S OFFICE
You can learn more about the many happenings throughout the Diocese, sign up for the "Events and More" email from the Diocese HERE or you may just go to that website (https://dioceseny.org/eventsmore/) whenever you wish!

 

 

 VIDEO-TAPING SERVICES + FACEBOOK LIVE
We stream the service LIVE on our Facebook Page.  You can go there at 9:30 am on Sunday and watch the Service Live with us!
And please subscribe so you can easily find us!

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PRAYER LIST

If you would like someone on the prayer list, please contact Rev. Jan (resurrectionrev@gmail.com) or the office (nyresurrection@gmail.com) or add the name to the prayer list sheet at the back of the sanctuary.  We will place those persons on our prayer list for 4 weeks, unless there is a need for long-term prayers (please indicate in your request if it needs to be for longer than 4 weeks).

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