Zion Episcopal Church
Mission Bells
Announcements – September 20, 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.
NOONDAY PRAYER AND BIBLE STUDY. Beginning on September 17th, Father Alex will be offering a weekly Noonday Prayer and Bible Study on 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. Contemplative prayer methods, such as centering prayer, lectio divina, and Anglican rosary, will also be explored. This year's Bible Study will begin with a close reading of the Gospel of Mark.
THE FEAST OF ST. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS will be celebrated on Sunday, September 26th at 10:00 am. There will be smells and bells for this service!
THE FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI will be celebrated on Sunday, October 4th. This a big year for St. Francis fans, marking the 800-year anniversary of his death in 1226. THE BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS will also take place on Sunday, October 4th at 1:00 pm at the Church Labyrinth. Bring your furry (and not-so-furry) friends to the blessing!
SUNDAY SCHOOL RETURNS TO ZION! The first meeting will be on Sunday, October 4th during our service of Holy Eucharist. Sunday School will continue to be monthly this year, being held on the first Sunday of the month. Curriculum schedules are available in the Parish Hall.
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.
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.
FOOD PANTRY –September’s food is cereal. 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 Mr. and Mrs. T.O. Oommen by Kurien and Betty Oommen.
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: 9 "Not here for high or holy things" (vs.1-4) Blue Hymnal
Gradual Hymn: 541 "Come, labor on" Blue Hymnal
Offertory Hymn: 660 "O Master, let me walk with thee" Blue Hymnal
Communion Hymn: 309 "O food to pilgrims given" Blue Hymnal
343 "Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless" Blue Hymnal
Recessional Hymn: 527 "Singing songs of expectation” Blue Hymnal
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS
First Reading: Genesis 28:10-17; Second Reading: Revelation 12:7-12;
Gospel: John 1:47-51; Psalm: Psalm 103:19-22
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 September 15, 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, Fred Boniello, Mary Boscher, Donna Boundy, Dionne and Ashley Brooks, Nicholas Browne, Linda Byrne, Bobby Ciampi, Veronica Corbi, Debbie, Diane Deeney, Ken Durr, Nancy Durr, Anne Friedland, Palma Giannone, Robert Heady, Nancy Heineman, Karen, Kate, Pat Kiernan, John Klassen, Richard Little, Ruth Little, 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, David St. Pier, Dana Secor, Darryn Secor, John Skipp, Hyacinth Stewart, Donna Taylor, Terrence Vaughan, Theresa, Thomasine Vaughan, Thurman Vaughan Jr, Misty Vaughan, Mackensy Vaughan.
This week we asked to pray for: Saint Paul’s Church, Pleasant Valley.
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 September 20, 2026
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9-12; 1–5. Closed, Monday and Friday.
Monday, September 21st Saint Matthew
Tuesday, September 22nd Philander Chase
Healing Service 9:30 am., Chapel
AA Group 7:30 – 10:30 Parish Hall
Wednesday, September 23rd Thecla of Iconium
Food Pantry 12 – 2pm, 6 – 7pm
Thursday, September 24th Anna Ellison Butler Alexander
AA Group 7:30-10:30 pm, Parish Hall
Friday, September 25th Sergius of Radonezh
Saturday, September 26th Lancelot Andrewes
AA Group 7:30-10:30 pm, Parish Hall
Sunday, September 27th Pentecost 18
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.