Zion Episcopal Church
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Announcements – May 10th, 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 BLESSING OF THE CHURCH GARDENS FOR ROGATION SUNDAY will take place on Sunday, May 10th, immediately following our Sunday service, right before coffee hour. Father Alex will also be available to bless home gardens for the month of May, so if you would like your gardens, grounds, or house plants blessed for the spring season, please email Father Alex at FrAlexZion@gmail.com.
THE FEAST OF PENTECOST will be celebrated on Sunday, May 24th at our usual 10 am worship time. What can you expect? Smells and Bells! And be ready to chant :-)
DAUGHTERS OF THE KING SUNDAY will be celebrated on Trinity Sunday, which falls this year on Sunday, May 31st. The Daughters will lead us in procession, read the lessons, and lead the prayers of the people. Oh...and they will stoke the Holy Spirit, as well!
THE NEXT SUNDAY SCHOOL will be on Sunday, June 7th during our 10 am Eucharistic service. All children are welcome!
THE ACOUSTIC ISSUES IN THE PARISH HALL are currently being discussed by the vestry. Despite spray foaming and soundproofing the walls, sound appears to be bouncing in odd places. Dealing with acoustic issues is not unusual with renovations, but your Priest and Vestry are on it! Our goal is to have some resolution by July. Thank you for your patience.
REV 250 IS COMING TO ZION! The Wappingers Historical Society and Zion Episcopal Church present "An American Tapestry: A Musical Celebration of Our Shared History,"performed by the Putnam Chorale. The concert will take place in the Church Sanctuary on Thursday, May 28th at 7 pm, with a reception to follow in the Parish Hall. The program includes works by masters of American music, including Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, William Billings, Irving Berlin, and Randall Thompson. TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE: Adults, $15; Seniors and Young people up to age 18 - $12; Children 12 and under are free. Call with questions 845-632-1281.
A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN COFFEE HOUR will take place on Sunday, June 7th following our service of Holy Eucharist. During this meeting, the Capital Campaign Committee will discuss the financial status of the campaign, the projects completed, as well as the projects that still need attention. The committee will also touch upon other related building projects, such as the Parish Hall bathrooms, the Resurrection Chapel, the Church boiler system, and the brownstone stained glass window tracings. God bless you for your continued prayers and support. Please attend!
FOOD PANTRY –May’s food is canned fruit and applesauce. Pleasebring 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 memory of Ann and Newell Engle, Margaret Muller, Jane Rogers, and Joan and Guy Visk by Kathy and Phil Engle; and given in thanksgiving for the 2nd year anniversary of Emily and Chris Travis.
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 inperson: 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 thepage 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:292 “O Jesus, crowned with all renown”Blue Hymnal
Gradual Hymn: 488 “Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart” Blue Hymnal
Offertory Hymn: 516 “Come down, O Love divine” Blue Hymnal
Communion Hymns: 398 “I sing the almighty power of God” Blue Hymnal
405 “All things bright and beautiful” Blue Hymnal
Recessional Hymn: 278 “Sing we of the blessed mother” Blue Hymnal
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS:
First Reading; Acts 1:6-14; Second Reading; 1 Peter 4:12-14 ; 5:6-11 Gospel; John 17:1-11; Psalm:68:1-10, 33-36
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 HEALING SERVICE 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 are offered for the conditions of the entire World. All are welcome!
Zion’s Prayer List (as of May 5, 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: Barbara Beska-Borowitz, George Boundy, Dionne and Ashley Brooks, Linda Byrne, Mellisa Darcy, Chris Deyo, Kate Di Nardo, Rebecca Dobbins, Nancy Durr, Sara Goodwin, Peggy Harten, John Klassen, Ray Langer, the soul of Christine Lowery (the daughter of Bobbie Pascoe) and we pray for her family, the soul of Ginny Marcus, Christopher S. Mahabir, Donna-Marie Mahabir, Matthew S. Mahabir, Mary Pat Martini, Barbara Mooradian, Edward Morgan, Ariah and Alliance Neal, Eric Peterson, Debi Secor, Paulette Sibert, Teri, Teresa.
Health Care Facilities: Fredericka Adams, Carol Boscher, Judie Buck, Gail Burger, Yvonne Broestler, Danine Curtis, Diane Deeney, Carole DiNonno, David Eisenhower, Hak Shil Kim, Gilly Leech, Scarlet Ludwich, Joseph McKinney, Bernice Marren, Barbara Mooradian, Marialice Olsen, Dennis Pendzuk, Rudy, Cathrine Tolbert.
At Home: Ann Marie, Bill, Bob, Bob R, Bryon, Cale, Cindy, Debbie, Eddie, Emmy, Janice, Jason, Jay, Lynn, Matthew, Michele, Patty, Randal, Zayden, Marc, Mike A., Renee Allen, Jose Baez, Fred Boniello, Mary Boscher, Donna Boundy, Arnold Broas, Patrick Brooks, Yvonne Broestler, Nicholas Browne, Lynda Byrne, Veronica Corbi, Terry Daley, Rose Ann DeFini, Ron DeLuca, Jr. and Debbie DeLuca, Beth Devine, John DiLorenzo, Chris Dorsey, Tracy Fisher, Karen Flaherty, the Frederick family, Anne Friedland, Chris Gall, Kathleen Garrison, Monica Goff, Robert Heady,Gwen Higgins, Gary Hill, Marcine Humphrey, Vicki Humeston, Tom Humphries, Martin Jay, Pat Kiernan, Jennifer Klein, Susan Klein, Katherine Kobos, Vinnie Kobos, Catherine Konno, Kathy Krilow, Richard Little, Ruth Little, John Lowery, Marcia Lumia, Andy Mahabir, the Maiorana family, Norman Mattè, Delroy Matthews, 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, Mary Porpora, 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, Sue Theiss, 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 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, Patrick Holly, 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 May 10, 2026
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9-12; 1–5. Closed, Monday and Friday.
Monday, May 11th Johann Arndt and Jacob Boehme, Rogation Day
Tuesday, May 12th Rogation Day
Healing Service 9:30 am., Chapel
Finance Meeting 7:00 pm, Zoom
AA 7:30 – 10:30 Parish Hall
Wednesday, May13th Frances Perkins, Rogation Day
Food Pantry 12 – 2pm, 6 – 7pm
Thursday, May 14th Ascension Day
AA Group 7:30-10:30 pm, Parish Hall
Friday, May 15th Pachomius of Tabenissi
Saturday, May 16th
AA 7:30-10:30 pm, Parish Hall
Vestry Retreat, Huntington House 10am - 4pm
Art Day and Montessori Fair, Zion Park all day
Sunday, May 17th Seventh Sunday of Easter
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.