THE LATEST NEWS:

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ANNUAL MEETING—Thank you and Welcome to our New Vestry!
Thank you to all who attended the Annual Meeting
Special thanks to Gayle Silvestri and Ted Izzo who have served on the vestry
Thank you to Pete Locke for his time on Endowment – and for agreeing to stay on one more term!
Thank you to Daneen Izzo and Patty Ciraco for agreeing to come on the Vestry and to Maria Tarsia for agreeing to be our Warden 

 

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).  
We will also have a festive, Potluck Coffee Hour.  More information on that as we get closer.

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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
You may have wondered where our shoe boxes that we put together for Operation Christmas Child were sent.  We have learned that our shoeboxes went to South Africa!
Thank you to everyone who donated toward our Christmas boxes!

 

REV. JAN’S LAST SUNDAY—February 16
Rev. Jan’s last Sunday at Resurrection will be Sunday, February 16th.  Fr. John will be here to preach that Sunday.
Rev. Jan will be at Fr. John’s last Sunday at St. Andrew and St. Luke—Beacon on February 23rd to preach.
Fr. Chuck will be here on February 23rd—as he begins his tenure as your new Rector.

 

NEW RECTOR—Fr. Charles (Chuck) Kramer
The Rev. Chuck Kramer will be the Rector of Resurrection and of St. Andrew and St. Luke—Beacon beginning March 1st.  Please welcome warmly as he begins his new role here at Resurrection (and at St. Andrew and St. Luke)

 

NEW ASSOCIATE PRIEST—Fr. Daniel Smith-Toven
The Rev. Daniel Smith-Toven has accepted the position as Associate Priest of Resurrection and of St. Andrew and St. Luke—Beacon beginning March 1st.  He was appointed to the position by the Rev. Chuck Kramer, Rector (to be).  Please welcome warmly as he begins his new role here at Resurrection (and at St. Andrew and St. Luke)

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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.

We are looking at going to Nightwatch at the Cathedral on February 28, 2025.  Please let Dania know if your youth would like to join the group going to the Cathedral Nightwatch.


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)

​We are looking at going on February 28, 2025.  Please let Dania know if your youth would like to join the group going to the Cathedral Nightwatch.

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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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