Zion Episcopal Church
Mission Bells
Announcements – June 29, 2025
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.
POPPY AND FATHER ALEX WILL BE ON VACATION from Monday, June 30th until
Friday, July 4th. Father Alex will preach and celebrate the Holy Eucharist on Sunday, July 6th
and will return to the office on Monday, July 7th. Hope everyone has a lovely 4th of July
Holiday!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - Coming August 11 th -15 th - Save the dates and tell friends and
neighbors, parents and grandparents. Zion's nondenominational Vacation Bible School is open to
all children ages 4-12. It runs from 9 am to 12pm from Monday through Friday, and includes the
Bible story of the day, music, crafts, science, games, and snacks. This year’s theme is
“Magnified.” All this for the very low cost of $25.00 for the week 2nd child in the family only
$20.00, 3rd child $15.00, and 4th child $10.00). Scholarships available. A potluck dinner and
open house is scheduled for 6:00 P.M. on Friday, August 15 th , to which the entire parish is
invited. Registration forms are available at the church office - 845-297-9797
zionwfalls@gmail.com Peggy Kelland
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE: after much discussion and planning, we, the Capital
Campaign Committee, are happy to report that work on the Parish Hall will begin on Monday,
July 7th. The first stage of the project will be to inspect the structural integrity of the building,
which will require taking samples of the walls, as well as demolishing the current hardwood floor
so that we can inspect the subfloor and joists. Once the structural integrity of the building has
been addressed and potentially repaired, the second stage of work will begin: the renovation of
the walls and floor. It is also during this time that we are hoping to install A/C.
In addition, the EPDM roof and gutters over the “stage area”; of the Parish Hall will need to be
demolished and replaced, as our currently aging roof and gutters are causing substantial water
damage to the north wall of the building.
According to our contractor, Christian Inga, the entire renovation of the Parish Hall will take
approximately two months; meaning that it will take most of the summer to complete. This will,
unfortunately, disrupt our normal coffee hour for July and August and we are currently seeking
another place on campus to host our cherished time for Sunday fellowship. We thank you for your
continued generosity, support, and patience as we tackle this monumental project. The new Parish
Hall is going to be truly beautiful!
THE ALTAR GUILD IS CALLING! Brothers and sisters, our altar guild needs your help. The
current Altar Guild is a tough and dedicated group, but there is a growing concern for the future
of this critical ministry. Hence, our Altar Guild Matron, Annette Goodwin, is asking you to
discern whether you are being called by God to join the next generation of Altar Guild ministers.
Do you sense a calling to care for our sacred vessels and linens? Do you have an interest in
liturgy and worship? Then please speak to Annette Goodwin or Father Alex and set-up a time to
shadow an Altar Guild member and learn more about the ministry.
FOOD PANTRY –June is cereal month. 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 celebration of the Glory of God by the Altar Guild. Altar candles
given in memory of Bruce Duncan by Florence Duncan
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 9:00 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 THIS WEEK:
Processional: 525 “The Church's one foundation” Blue Hymnal
Gradual: 603 “When Christ was lifted from the earth” Blue Hymnal
Offertory Hymn: 658 “My song of love unknown” Blue Hymnal
Communion: 65 “O Jesus, I have promised to follow thee” Blue Hymnal
559 “Lead us heavenly Father, lead us” Blue Hymnal
Recessional Hymn: 518 “ Christ is made the sure foundation” Blue Hymnal
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS: First Reading: 2 Kings 5:1-14; Second Reading:
Galatians 6:(1-6)7-16; Gospel: Luke 10:1-11, 16-20; Psalm: 30 77:1-2, 11-20
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 - On Tuesday mornings from 9:30 am-10:30 am
in the Resurrection Chapel. We celebrate a BCP Morning Prayer Rite II Liturgy; pray healing
prayers; and discuss the Sunday lectionary readings and Saint of the Day.
Zion’s Prayer List (as of June 24 th , 2025)
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: Barbara Beska-Borowitz, Dionne and Ashley Brooks, Olga Gallo, Peggy Harten,
Ken Durr, Christopher S. Mahabir, Donna-Marie Mahabir, Matthew S. Mahabir, Matthew Pavia
and family, Joshua Roberts, Melanie Roberts
Health Care Facilities: Fredericka Adams, Carol Boscher, Judie Buck, Yvonne Broestler,
Danine Curtis, Diane Deeney, Carole DiNonno, David Eisenhower, Anne Friedland, Hak Shil
Kim, Gilly Leech, Scarlet Ludwich, Joseph McKinney, Marialice Olsen, Dennis Pendzuk,
Cathrine Tolbert
At Home: Ann Marie, Bill, Bob, Bob R, Bryon, Cale, Cindy, Debbie, Eddie, Emmy, Janice,
Jason, Jay, Lynn, Karen & Kenny, Matthew, Michele, Patty, Randal, Zayden, Marc, Mike A.,
Renee Allen, Jose Baez, Fred Boniello, Mary Boscher, Donna Boundy, Patrick Brooks, Yvonne
Broestler, Nicholas Browne, Lynda Byrne, Terry Daley, Steve Dearborn, Rose Ann DeFini,
Ron DeLuca, Jr. and Debbie DeLuca, Beth Devine, John DiLorenzo, Chris Dorsey, Karen Durr,
Tracy Fisher, Karen Flaherty, the Frederick family, Anne Friedland, Chris Gall, Kathleen
Garrison, Monica Goff, Oscar “Tito” Gomez, Robert Heady, Gwen Higgins, Gary Hill, Marcine
Humphrey, Vicki Humeston, Tom Humphries, Martin Jay, Cathy Kennedy, Pat Kiernan,
Jennifer Klein, Susan Klein, Katherine Kobos, Vinnie Kobos, Catherine Konno, Richard Little,
Ruth Little, Christine Lowery, John Lowery, Marcia Lumia, Andy Mahabir, the Mahoney
family, the Maiorana family, Norman Mattè, Delroy Matthews, Rich McCabe, Sheren Meier,
Brandon Miller, Ann Molina, Nancy Montgomery, Natalie Morgan, Sylvia Morgan, Leon
Muller, Tony Niro, Eileen Nock, Julian Paige, Tina Paige, Patrice Palm, Sherri Palm, Bobbie
Pascoe, Dennis Pendzuk, Bonnie Perkins, Lori Pizzola, the Rao family, Brigitte Reckley, Kim
Robson, Arnie Ruf, Bill Ruf, Conrad Ruppert, Jr., Cindy Russo, Darryl Secor, Lynn Sheppard,
Paulette Sibert, Debbie Singler, John Skipp, Hyacinth Stewart, Mary Sugg, Donna Taylor, Ellen
Timmeny, Peggy Timmeny, Chris Uhl, Terrence Vaughan, Thomasine Vaughan, Janet Versace,
Kevin Wirsch, Debbie Wong, Mona Wong
This week we asked to pray for: Saint Paul’s and Trinity Parish, Tivoli
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, Patrick Holly,
John Howe, Andre Jordan Mondie, Chris Montgomery, 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 June 29 th , 2025
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9-12; 1–5. Closed, Monday and Friday
Monday, June 30 th Saint Peter & St. Paul, Apostles
NA Group 7:00-9:00 pm, Parish Hall
Tuesday, July 1 st Pauli Murray
Healing Service 9:30 am., Chapel
AA Group 7:30-10:30 pm, Parish Hall
Wednesday, July 2 nd Moses the Black
Food Pantry Distribution, 12-2, 6-7
Thursday, July 3 rd
AA Group 7:30-10:30 pm, Parish Hall
Friday, July 4 th Independence Day
Saturday, July 5th
AA 7:30-10:30 pm, Parish Hall
Sunday, June 29 th 4 th Pentecost
Holy Eucharist in-Person, Facebook Live, and You Tube, 9:00 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 saintsat Zion as they feed the hungry, welcome the stranger, and preach the Good News. You cansign 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. Note: The link for the
Mission Bells will take you to the latest versions of those documents. If you have any questions,
comments, or suggestions, please send a note to zionwfalls@gmail.com.