Zion Episcopal Church

Mission Bells

 
 

Announcements – June 22, 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.

OUR MONTHLY SUNDAY SCHOOL will be today during our worship service. All children are welcome. Questions? Speak with Cathy Pendzuk or Jody Fredeman                                  

THE NEXT ZION FORMATION CLASS will be today at 11:00 am in the Rectory Conference Room. Our topic: “The Holy Spirit and Discerning your Spiritual Gifts.”                                                          

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - Coming August 11th-15th - 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 15th, 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 PANTRYJune 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 thanksgiving for the people of Zion, given by Father Alex and Poppy. 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:   450    “All hail the power of Jesus' name”             Blue Hymnal

Gradual:          493    “O for a thousand tongues to sing”              Blue Hymnal                          

Offertory Hymn:  686  “Come, thou font of every blessing”        Blue Hymnal

Communion:  658   “As long the deer for cooling streams”          Blue Hymnal

                        653    “ Dear Lord and Father of mankind”             Blue Hymnal

Recessional Hymn: 1  “Lift Every Voice and Sing”                      LEVAS II

NEXT WEEK’S READINGS:  First Reading: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14; Second Reading:

Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Gospel: Luke 9:51-62 Psalm; 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 18th, 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: River Gabriel Alexander, 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, Heather Schlemm and her family and loved ones, Vivian Santini-Velasquez, Elijah and Jeremiah Velez, Shantelle Whyte

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, Aurora, Troy, and Kenny Behnken, Christopher Blatz, 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: St. Margarets Church, Staatsburgh                                                       

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 22nd, 2025  

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9-12; 1–5. Closed, Monday and Friday

 

Monday, June 23rd   

NA Group 7:00-9:00 pm, Parish Hall

Tuesday, June 24th   Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

Healing Service 9:30 am., Chapel

AA Group 7:30-10:30 pm, Parish Hall

Wednesday, June 25th

Food Pantry Distribution, 12-2, 6-7

Thursday, June 26th   Isabel Florence Hapgood

 AA Group 7:30-10:30 pm, Parish Hall

Friday, June 27th    Ra’s al-Sana

AA BUS Meeting, 7pm-10pm, Parish Hall

Saturday, June 28th   Irenaeus of Lyon    

AA 7:30-10:30 pm, Parish Hall 

Sunday, June 29th  3rd 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 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.   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.