Installation of Bishop Matthew Heyd (Cathedral of St. John the Divine)
2024-02-10 11:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 10025, United States
The Installation of the 17th Bishop of New York
Saturday, February 10th at 11:00am (please arrive by 10:30)
Join us at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine (1047 Amsterdam Avenue, NYC) for the installation of the Rt. Rev. Matthew Heyd as our 17th Bishop. The service will celebrate the life of the Diocese of New York and the church’s mission to heal the world. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. A reception will follow the service.
You can indicate that you plan to attend here: https://dioceseny.org/ednyevent/bishop-installation-2024/
A bus will depart Christ Church Poughkeepsie on Saturday morning (exact time TBD), arriving at the Cathedral by 10 am. If you would like a seat on the bus, please sign here: https://forms.gle/J7VepTya4eSjoTc27
If you need assistance with your RSVP or signing up for the bus, please contact Dyan in the parish office.

Knitters and Crafters Group (Wilks Room)
2024-02-12 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-26 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-11 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-01 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-08 14:00 - 16:00 and 6 more dates | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
A New Group! A community of crafters begins on Mondays starting February 5, from 2- 4 pm (drop-in).
All are welcome: knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, crocheters, conversationalists and miscellaneous other activities. No particular talent required. Meet in the Wilks Room at St. James Parish Hall.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, Nursery School Open House, & Prayer Service with Burning of the Palms (Parish Hall and Church)
2024-02-13 17:30 - 19:30 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Join St. James’ for our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper in the parish hall on February 13th at 5:30 p.m.
Featuring:

Pancakes, and pancake-decorating for kids!
Music from St. James’ Fat Tuesday Pick-Up Band!
Help decorate our Alleluia banner, then “bury” it until Easter!
Prayer service with burning of last year’s Palm Sunday palms to make this year’s Ash Wednesday ashes!
Nursery School Open House!
And more!

Come, eat, dance, and be merry!
Bring a friend!

Lenten Breakfast (Parish Hall)
2024-02-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-03-03 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-03-10 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-03-17 09:00 - 10:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Sundays in Lent are little feasts—let’s break our fasts together with our beloved Lenten Breakfasts!
Join us in the Parish Hall for a delicious hot breakfast and good company at 9 am on Sundays in Lent, February 25th through March 17th. There will be no Coffee Hour after the 10 am service on these Sundays.
Thanks to the Vestry and other volunteers for sponsoring these breafkasts!

Men's Group Dinner (Antonella's Restaurant)
2024-02-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Antonella’s Restaurant, Hyde Park, NY, 4246 Albany Post Rd #1700, Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Men’s Group is starting back up!
All welcome! Join in Tuesday, February 28th at 6 pm in the back room of Antonella’s Restaurant. Questions? Please see Joe Gasparini (call/text 845-475-4717) or Mike Glancey.

St. Patrick's Day Games (Parish Hall)
2024-03-17 11:30 - 14:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Join us for an afternoon of St. Patrick’s Day Games in the Parish Hall this Sunday, March 17th after the 10 am service.
Sponsored by the Sunday School—all ages welcome!
We’ll have all kinds of games like Bingo,Uno, Left-Right-Center, card games, board games… And you can bring a game of your own that you’d like to play!!
It’s all about spending time together and having fun!!!

Men's Gathering (Antonella's Restaurant)
2024-03-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Antonella’s Restaurant, Hyde Park, NY, 4246 Albany Post Rd #1700, Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
All welcome! Join in Monday, March 18th at 6 pm in the back room of Antonella’s Restaurant. Questions? Please see Joe Gasparini (call/text 845-475-4717) or Mike Glancey.

Hyde Park Historical Society Presents: Ralph Osterhoudt shares stories of his life (Chapel)
2024-03-19 19:00 - 20:00 | St. James’ Chapel, 10 East Market Street, Hyde Park, NY, 12567, United States
Tuesday, March 19th at 7 pm, join the Hyde Park Historical Society in our historic Chapel for a special presentation from Hyde Park resident Ralph Osterhoudt.
Learn a bit about

Ralph’s childhood in a big family on a small farm on South Cross Road
Working on the Hughes Farm (where the FDR High School is now)
Attending Staatsburg School (now owned by the Taconic Park Commission)
Riding his bicycle to sit at the WW II airplane observation post (on the hill not too far from the Hilltop Deli)
WW II combat experiences
Attending Electrician School at Biaritz, France after the war

Sunday School Visit to the Dutchess SPCA!
2024-04-14 13:00 - 14:30 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
On Sunday, April 14th at 1 pm, the St. James’ Sunday School will take a tour of the Dutchess County SPCA! We’ll have pizza together after church before we head over to visit and meet the animals.

Knitters and Crafters Group (Parish Hall)
2024-04-15 14:00 - 16:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States

Men's Gathering (Antonella's Restaurant)
2024-04-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Antonella’s Restaurant, Hyde Park, NY, 4246 Albany Post Rd #1700, Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
All welcome! Join in Monday, April 22nd at 6 pm in the back room of Antonella’s Restaurant. Questions? Please see Joe Gasparini (call/text 845-475-4717) or Mike Glancey.

Mother's Day Tea (Parish Hall, Kitchen)
2024-05-11 12:00 - 16:30 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
St. James’ Episcopal Church presents “A Mother’s Day Tea Party” with four-course luncheon and light entertainment.
Two seatings on Saturday, May 11th: noon and 3:00 p.m. $25 per person.
Celebrate with your mother, sister, daughter, or best friend in a special way at a special place.
Reservations are required; please call Dyan in the Church Office at 845-229-2820.

Men's Gathering (Antonella's Restaurant)
2024-05-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Antonella’s Restaurant, Hyde Park, NY, 4246 Albany Post Rd #1700, Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
All welcome! Join in Monday, May 20th at 6 pm in the back room of Antonella’s Restaurant. Questions? Please see Joe Gasparini (call/text 845-475-4717) or Mike Glancey.

Outdoor Church with Guest Preacher the Very Rev. Gary C. Hall and Parish Picnic
2024-05-26 10:00 - 13:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
On Memorial Day weekend, we’ll have a special Sunday worship service.
Weather permitting, church will be outdoors, with hymns accompanied by guitar, sax, and bass.
We’ll be worshipping together with our sister church, St. Margaret’s in Staatsburg, and we’ll have a special guest preacher—the Very Rev. Gary C. Hall, former dean of the Washington National Cathedral.
Sunday School for our kiddos will be outside, too! We’ll have fun planning some prayers for our Youth Sunday service in June.
After church we’ll enjoy a parish picnic and games on the lawn.
If you can, please bring:

A comfortable lawn chair (some chairs will be provided)
A dish to share at the picnic
A favorite outdoor game to play

And if you can’t, please come anyway!
