Zion Episcopal Church
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Announcements – October 4, 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.
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.
OUR RITE I EUCHARIST has been rescheduled for Sunday, October 11th to accommodate for the Feast of St. Francis.
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 ADULT EDUCATION begins on Sunday, October 4th 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.
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.
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 thanksgiving for the birthday of Poppy Hinkaew.
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: 400 “All creatures of our God and King” (vs 1, 4, 5, and 7) Blue Hymnal
Gradual Hymn: 238 “Blessed feasts and blessed martyrs” Blue Hymnal
Offertory Hymn: 412 “Earth and all Stars” Blue Hymnal
Communion Hymn: 405 “All things bright and beautiful” Blue Hymnal
593 “Lord, make us servants of your peace” Blue Hymnal
Recessional Hymn: 409 “The spacious firmament” Blue Hymnal
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS
First Reading: Exodus 32:1-14; Second Reading: Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23;
Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14; Psalm: Philippians 4:1-9
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 29, 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, 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, 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: Christ Church, 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 4, 2026
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9-12; 1–5. Closed, Monday and Friday.
Monday, October 5th
Tuesday, October 6th William Tyndale
Healing Service 9:30 am., Chapel
AA Group 7:30 – 10:30 Parish Hall
Wednesday, October 7th Birgitta
Food Pantry 12 – 2pm, 6 – 7pm
Thursday, October 8th
AA Group 7:30-10:30 pm, Parish Hall
Friday, October 9th Robert Grosseteste
Saturday, October 10th Vida Dutton Scudder
AA Group 7:30-10:30 pm, Parish Hall
Sunday, October 11th Pentecost 20
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.