St. James' Episcopal Church

Stewardship Committee Meeting (Wilks Room)
2025-03-18 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States

Centering Prayer (Church)
2025-03-18 18:00 - 18:30 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Centering prayer is a type of meditation with a long history in the Christian tradition, beginning with the 14th century English monk who wrote The Cloud of Unknowing. But you don’t need to be a monk or a mystic to practice centering prayer and experience its benefits. Lent is the perfect time to enter the quiet of this practice. Beginners welcome. Sessions will last about 30 minutes. Tuesdays in Lent at 6 pm in the church (starting March 18th).
Led by Tessa Kale, who has taken many retreats on centering prayer with Cynthia Bourgeault and is a participant in her Wisdom School.

ARC Lunch
2025-03-18 11:30 - 12:00, 2025-03-11 11:30 - 12:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States

Burial Service: Philip S. Lamonica
2025-03-18 11:00 - 12:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Philip “Phil” Salvatore LaMonica, 66, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 9, 2025, in Oneonta, NY. He was born on April 1, 1958, in Poughkeepsie, NY, to the late Philip LaMonica and Gertrude Kallenback. A proud veteran of the U.S. National Guard, Phil lived a life of dedication—to his family, his community, and his country.
Phil was a loving and devoted father to his four children: Joseph LaMonica, Tina LaMonica, Jessica Bahl (Tyler), and Tami-Le Vergari (David). His greatest joy in life was being a grandfather, and he is survived by his cherished grandchildren and his first great-grandchild, who brought him immense happiness.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Lucy LaMonica, with whom he is now reunited, along with his sister, Carol Ann LaMonica.
Phil lived by the simple but profound principle: “It’s nice to be nice.” Known for his kindness, lighthearted spirit, and strong work ethic, he was the kind of friend everyone wished to have. There wasn’t much Phil couldn’t fix—literally and figuratively—and if something was broken, he always had a solution, usually involving duct tape and a little ingenuity. Whether it was a household project, a car that needed tinkering, or simply lending an ear to a friend, Phil had a way of making things right.
For over 30 years, he was a dedicated employee of the Town of Hyde Park Highway Department, where he took pride in his work and the friendships he built. Weekends often found him helping others, tackling projects around the house, or enjoying his favorite sports. He was a proud and loyal fan of the New York Yankees, Boston Celtics, and Miami Dolphins, never missing a game.
Above all, Phil’s greatest legacy is the love, generosity, and unwavering support he gave to those around him. His warmth and laughter will be deeply missed, but the impact he made on the lives of his family and friends will never fade.
Calling hours will be held at Burnett & White Funeral Homes in Rhinebeck on Monday, March 17, 2025 from 4 to 7PM.
A memorial service will take place at St. James’ Episcopal Church, Hyde Park, NY, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 11AM, officiated by The Rev. Meredith Kadet Sanderson.
Arrangements are under the direction of Burnett & White Funeral Homes, 91 E. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY.

Lenten Book Study: Julian of Norwich (Wilks Room)
2025-03-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-11 10:30 - 11:30 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Julian of Norwich, an anchoress in the 14th century, was a mystic, teacher and mentor. After a grave illness in which she had visions of Christ, Julian penned her experiences—the first recorded works by a woman in English. We will take a look at a new translation of her “Revelations” in Mirabai Starr’s “Showings” (available at abe books, used; and Amazon, new). Come and join us as we seek to deepen our relationship with God. We will meet in the Wilks room from 10:30 to 11:30 during the Tuesdays of Lent.
(Co-hosts, Megan Bean and Bobbie Wells)

Knit+Craft+Chat (Wilks Room)
2025-03-17 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-10 13:30 - 15:30 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
A community of crafters and conversationalists meets Mondays from 2-4 pm (drop-in) at St. James’ Episcopal Church in the Wilks Room of our Parish House. We are a friendly group: knitters, embroiderers, crocheters, conversationalists and miscellaneous other activities. All are welcome; no previous skill is required.

Hyde Park Group AA (Parish Hall, Rm. 201)
2025-03-16 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-03-09 18:30 - 21:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States

Sunday Worship—Holy Eucharist, Rite II with Sunday School (no Coffee Hour)
2025-03-16 10:00 - 11:30 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Join us Sundays at 10:00 a.m. for a celebration of Holy Eucharist (Communion). This service has music (usually organ and choir, along with special guest musicians) and uses a variety of prayers and language from traditional to inclusive and expansive, drawing from Rite II of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, Enriching Our Worship, and other sources.
There is no coffee hour on Sundays in Lent—please join us for our weekly Lenten Breakfasts at 9 am!
Sunday School for kindergarten and up meets today on the second floor of the Parish House at 10:00 a.m. Students will rejoin the congregation just before Holy Communion. New to St. James’ Church? Your kids are welcome to Sunday School any Sunday. More details about St. James’ Sunday School at: https://stjameshydepark.org/for-children/

Lenten Breakfast (Parish Hall)
2025-03-16 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, March 16 through April 6th. There will be no Coffee Hour after the 10 am service on these Sundays.
Thanks to the Vestry and other volunteers for sponsoring these breakfasts!

Sunday Worship—Holy Eucharist, Rite I
2025-03-16 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-03-09 08:00 - 09:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Join us Sundays at 8:00 a.m. for a celebration of Holy Eucharist (Communion). This is a quiet service, usually without music, though we often have a soloist with acoustic guitar playing before and after the service. The service uses Rite 1 from the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, with traditional language.

Compline (Online)
2025-03-15 18:30 - 19:00, 2025-03-08 18:30 - 19:00 | Online
Join us online every Saturday at 6:30 pm for a brief service of Compline (Night Prayer) facilitated by Deacon Gail. Please email the parish office at stjames.hydepark@gmail.com to request the Zoom link.

Finance Committee Meeting (Wilks Room)
2025-03-15 16:00 - 18:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States

Lenten Study: Exploring Holy Week and Easter (Wilks Room and Parish Hall)
2025-03-13 19:00 - 20:15 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Rowan Williams, past Archbishop of Canterbury, has said of Holy Week: It is “a week when we discover in a way we don’t at any other time just who we are and who God is.”
This four-week series, led by Mother Meredith, will explore the services of Holy Week and the Great Vigil of Easter, preparing you to more fully take part in this rich experience that expresses the heart of our life and faith. Together we’ll explore Scripture, our prayer book, and some sermons, art, and poetry inspired by Holy Week.
This study meets in the Wilks Room on Thursday evenings at 7 pm, beginning March 13th. Each evening will conclude with Compline (the Church’s night prayer) at 8 pm.
March 13: Exploring Palm/Passion Sunday
March 20: Exploring Maundy Thursday
March 27: Exploring Good Friday & Holy Saturday
April 3: Exploring The Great Vigil of Easter

[New Deal] Zumba Broadway Class (Parish Hall)
2025-03-13 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-03-06 17:30 - 18:30 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States

Garden Kick-off Meeting (Chapel)
2025-03-12 19:00 - 21:00 | St. James’ Chapel, 10 East Market Street, Hyde Park, NY, 12567, United States

Evening Prayer (Online)
2025-03-12 18:30 - 19:00 | Online
Join us online every Wednesday at 6:30 pm for a brief service of Evening Prayer led by Deacon Gail. Please email the parish office at stjames.hydepark@gmail.com to request the Zoom link.

Women's Group Dinner (Antonella's)
2025-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Antonella’s Restaurant, Hyde Park, NY, 4246 Albany Post Rd #1700, Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
St. James’ Women’s Group will meet in the back room of Antonella’s at 6:00 on Wednesday, March 12th.
No RSVP is necessary. Antonella’s graciously provides us with separate checks.
Please see Dyan in the Parish Office if you would like to have your meal privately covered.

Bible Study (Online)
2025-03-12 11:00 - 12:15 | Online
Our weekly Bible study on Zoom usually focuses on the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday and is led by Mtr. Meredith. We practice a contemplative, prayerful style of Bible study that focuses on how God is speaking to us through our questions, responses, curiosities and doubts as we engage Scripture.
The study is followed by a brief, optional service of noonday prayer.
Join in any Wednesday at 11 am. No previous preparation is required. The Zoom link is distributed via our weekly email newsletter (or contact the parish office).

Boy Scout Troop 80 (Parish Hall)
2025-03-11 19:00 - 20:30 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States

Nursery School Committee Meeting (Wilks Room)
2025-03-11 18:30 - 19:30 | HP Farmers Market

New York State Boiler Inspections
2025-03-11 08:00 - 09:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States

Sunday Worship—Holy Eucharist, Rite II with Sunday School and Coffee Hour
2025-03-09 10:00 - 11:30 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Join us Sundays at 10:00 a.m. for a celebration of Holy Eucharist (Communion). This service has music (usually organ and choir, along with special guest musicians) and uses a variety of prayers and language from traditional to inclusive and expansive, drawing from Rite II of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, Enriching Our Worship, and other sources.
Coffee hour in the Parish House usually follows this service.
Sunday School for kindergarten and up meets today on the second floor of the Parish House at 10:00 a.m. Students will rejoin the congregation just before Holy Communion. New to St. James’ Church? Your kids are welcome to Sunday School any Sunday. More details about St. James’ Sunday School at: https://stjameshydepark.org/for-children/

Private Party
2025-03-07 17:00 - 19:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
