Zion Episcopal Church
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Announcements – October 11, 2026
ZION WELCOMES ALL. Welcome to Zion Episcopal Church. Regardless of your
denomination or faith tradition, we welcome you – especially if you are joining us for the very
first time. We hope this will become your spiritual home, whether you gather in person, on
Facebook, or YouTube.
STEWARDSHIP SEASON IS HERE! Our theme this year is "A Beacon of Light." The campaign will begin on Sunday, October 18th and conclude with a thanksgiving breakfast on Sunday, November 1st. Stewardship pledge cards will be mailed shortly and the Finance Committee is requesting that all pledge cards be submitted by November 1st so that they can plan the 2027 budget. God bless you all for your loving generosity.
SUNDAY ADULT EDUCATION will be on Sundays from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm in the Rectory Conference Room. The first topic will be "The Magical World of Genesis," where we will read classic stories from the Bible's primeval history. The 2026-2027 schedule is available in the Parish Hall.
THE NEXT SUNDAY SCHOOL will be on Sunday, November 1st during our service of Holy Eucharist. Curriculum schedules are available in the Parish Hall.
NOONDAY PRAYER AND BIBLE STUDY. Thursdays from 12 pm-1 pm in the Rectory Conference Room. Meetings will open with a brief noonday prayer service from the Book of Common Prayer and then a Bible Study will commence. This year's Bible Study will begin with a close reading of the Gospel of Mark.
CROP WALK: For 50 years the Dutchess County Interfaith Council has organized a walk to support programs to help hungry people around the world. 25% of the money stays in Dutchess County to support Dutchess Outreach, the Lunch Box, and food pantries. The rest goes to Church World Service, of which the Episcopal Church is a member. If you wish to participate in a leisurely autumn walk through an historic area of Poughkeepsie, join us at Temple Bethel on Grand Avenue between 10-2 on Sunday, October 18. In any event, please make out a check to Zion with "CROP/CWS" in the memo line.
FALL 2026 CURSILLO WEEKEND: October 22nd - 25th. Are you interested in learning who you are in a Christian world? Do you LOVE to eat? Do you like music? Could you use a trained spiritual advisor to talk one-on-one with? Then, a Cursillo weekend may be for you! It runs from Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon. It is a unique approach to Christian living through presentations largely given by lay people. They share their walk through a series of informal talks and discussions. Oh, and the FOOD and MUSIC! Applications are available on the bulletin board in the hallway. Contact persons: Maya Henneberry & Leeann Haubrich
THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN EXTENSION LITERATURE will soon be available to the congregation. Thank you for your continued prayers and support.
PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE DAUGHTERS OF THE KING can be submitted via the prayer boxes at the entrance of the sanctuary and in the Parish Hall. They can also be emailed at ZionDaughtersoftheKing@gmail.com. Prayer requests are confidential and prayed daily by the Daughters.
ALTAR FLOWERS DONATIONS: Would you like to dedicate altar flowers in celebration of a birthday or anniversary? Or would you like to dedicate altar flowers in memory of a loved one? Then please contact the Church Office by phone (845-297-9797) or email ZionWappingersOffice@gmail.com. The cost is $35 for two small bouquets or $70 for two large bouquets. Please make checks payable to Zion Episcopal Church, with the subject "altar flowers."
THE CHAPEL OF THE RESURRECTION renovation has been postponed until January 2027. In October, the chapel will be cleaned to allow for visitations. We will keep you posted.
FOOD PANTRY –October’s food is soup. Please bring donations on Sunday mornings so that they can be blessed during the Offertory. You may also leave your donation in the box on the Rectory front porch. Your support is greatly appreciated!
MEALS ON WHEELS NEED VOLUNTEERS: Please call Patrice Stabile (914) 475-8677.
Altar Flowers are given in memoriam for Joseph Citarella by Gregory Citarella.
Altar Candles are given for the glory of God by the Altar Guild.
ZION WORSHIP – Zion now has a YouTube Channel which also carries the Sunday
service live in addition to Facebook live. To watch the service, click on the link below and then
go to our “live” playlist. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaq67kuX_d0cL29tUG0t3kQ
You can also watch previous services by going to our “orders” link.
To view on Facebook (live) or in person: Zion Episcopal Church is inviting you to the Sunday
Service broadcast live on the “Zion Episcopal Church” Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/welcometozionchurch/
If you are on the page at 10:00 am the service will automatically appear - You need to do nothing but be on the page to view.
Bulletin can be downloaded on Zion’s website: www.zionwappingersfalls.org.
This will bring you to the Welcome page on the website. There’s a link to the Church Bulletin.
The Hymnal can be found online here: https://hymnary.org/hymnal/EH1982
HYMNS FOR THE WEEK
Processional Hymn: 7 “Christ, whose glory fills the skies” Blue Hymnal
Gradual Hymn: 345 “Savior, again to thy dear Name we raise" Blue Hymnal
Offertory Hymn: 146 “Break thou bread of life” LEVAS
Communion Hymn: 645 “The King of love my shepherd is” (vs 1, 2, 5, & 6) Blue Hymnal
664 “My Shepherd will supply my need” Blue Hymnal
Recessional Hymn: 556 “Rejoice, ye pure in heart!” (vs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) Blue Hymnal
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS
First Reading: Exodus 33:12-23; Second Reading: Psalm 99;
Gospel: Matthew 22:15-22; Psalm: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
COLUMBARIUM GARDEN can be accessed on Sundays before and after services through the Chapel. If there is a special request, please contact Alison Friedland.
TUESDAY MORNING HEALING SERVICE- ZION'S HEALINGSERVICE is held on Tuesday mornings from 9:30am to 10:30am in the Resurrection Chapel. A Rite II Morning Prayer Liturgy with the Readings for the coming Sunday are combined with a Litany of Healing Prayer. Discussion of the Scripture is enlightening, and Prayers areoffered for the conditions of the entire World. All are welcome!
Zion’s Prayer List (as of October 11th, 2026)
To add someone to the prayer list, please email ZionPrayerList@gmail.com
or call 845-297-9797. Please specify which prayer list you would like to be added to.
We Pray for: Michael A, Sue Benedict, Debbie Bois, Barbara Borowitz, Fred Boniello, Mary Boscher, Donna Boundy, Dionne and Ashley Brooks, Nicholas Browne, Linda Byrne, Bobby Ciampi, Veronica Corbi, Debbie, Diane Deeney, Rebecca Dobbins, Ken Durr, Nancy Durr, Anne Friedland, Palma Giannone, Robert Heady, Nancy Heineman, Karen, Kate, Pat Kiernan, John Klassen, Katherine Kobos, Richard Little, Ruth Little, Sierra Madison, Christopher S. Mahabir, Donna-Marie Mahabir, Matthew, Matthew S. Mahabir, Mary Pat Martini, Michele Milano, Eileen Nock, Julian Paige, Tina Paige, Rob Post, Arnie Ruf, Bill Ruf, Dana Secor, Darryn Secor, John Skipp, Hyacinth Stewart, Donna Taylor, Terrence Vaughan, Theresa, Thomasine Vaughan, Thurmon Vaughan Jr, Misty Vaughan, Mackenzy Vaughan.
This week we asked to pray for: Iglesia Virgen de Guadalupe, Poughkeepsie.
We pray for our brothers and sisters in the Armed Forces: Luke Adams, Mason Adams, Joshua Bautz, William Cohen, Matthew Fein, Brandon Fry, Michael Greifenstein, John Howe, Andre Jordan Mondie, Chris Montgomery, Joseph Morgan, Michael Patterson, Vivica Patterson, Anthony Perry, Luke Stone, Jennie Trady, Warren VanAllen, Christopher Walker, and for National Guard Service Members activated to maintain national security, or to mitigate human suffering.
Calendar
Office Hours for the Week of October 11, 2026
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9-12; 1–5. Closed, Monday and Friday.
Monday, October 12th Edith Cavell
Tuesday, October 13th
Healing Service 9:30 am., Chapel
AA Group 7:30 – 10:30 Parish Hall
Wednesday, October 14th Samuel Isaac Joseph Schereschewsky
Food Pantry 12 – 2pm, 6 – 7pm
Thursday, October 15th Teresa of Avila
AA Group 7:30-10:30 pm, Parish Hall
Friday, October 16th Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley, Thomas Cranmer
Saturday, October 17th Ignatius of Antioch
AA Group 7:30-10:30 pm, Parish Hall
Sunday, October 18th Pentecost 21
Holy Eucharist in-Person, Facebook Live, and You Tube, 10:00 am
Bring your gifts of thanks and giving.
Zion's Online Contribution system is powered by VANCO, which is used by many churches. It is safe and easy to bring your thanks offering to support the work of the saints at Zion as they feed the hungry, welcome the stranger, and preach the Good News. You can sign up for VANCO through Zion’s website www.zionwappingersfalls.org and clicking on “Donate” and “Sign Up”. Thank you and thank God! ZION’S WEBSITE address is: https://zionwappingersfalls.org.