Always remember that during these difficult times, there are a variety of ways to stay connected to our Kimisis family.

• Worship with us during our Live streamed services. Both our Facebook page and new YouTube channel will soon include Church services and Orthodox Education.

• Take a look at our parish website http://kimisisny.org/! It includes helpful information about current events, prayer, ministries, and our Orthodox Faith.

• Stay connected by letting us know about your pastoral needs. If you can't come to Church, our Church will come to you! Fr. Jason is more than happy to make a pastoral visit - especially during house blessing season! 

• We invite you to Light a virtual candle for Kimisis of Poughkeepsie.  Pray with us by "Lighting a Candle" and offering a donation. Additionally, we also ask that you consider your options to continue your Stewardship payments via our online portal.

• Kimisis is not closed! We are alive and well. The Church office is open. If you are not able to come to Church on Sundays, you can visit during the week to light a candle. Fr. Jason is also happy to make a pastoral visit to your home to admister the sacraments.

Remember that through your love and support of one another, Kimisis will stay strong throughout this trying time. Thank you and prayers to all!

Please remember to respect our Covid-19 Safety guidelines here at Kimisis. If you are not feeling well or have any symptoms that are associated with Covid-19, please stay home and seek medical atention. More importantly, notify Fr. Jason by calling the Church office.

Our goal at Kimisis is to provide a safe and healthy worship experience for our parish family as we implement the current safety guidelines from our civil and ecclesiastical authorities.

We continue to clean and disinfect the church between each service, require masks, hand washing/sanitizing, social distancing, and a limited capacity of 50%.

Guidelines for Attending Divine Worship

MASKS ARE REQUIRED

Everyone is required to wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth from the time they exit their vehicle. Exceptions are permitted for those with valid medical reasons and children less than 2 years of age.

UPON ARRIVAL

Social distancing begins when you enter the Church. Please do not congregate, and socialize in the narthex. Light your candle, pray, and be seated. Please venerate Icons by bowing and doing the sign of the cross. No touching or kissing.

FOLLOW THE SIGNS

Please follow signs to posted entry points and maintain distancing via the ground markers. These have been prepared in advance to provide safe social distancing and need to be respected for everyone’s well-being.

SEATING

Seating has been designed to adhere to social distancing requirements. Only members of the same family may sit together without distancing between them. Please remain seated throughout the entire service, unless you must excuse yourself for a valid reason.

HOLY COMMUNION AND DISMISSAL

Holy Communion will be offered at the usual time in the usual manner. As Orthodox Christians, we believe that Holy Communion is the medicine of immortality. For any reason, if you would like to receive Holy Communion privately, please inform Fr. Jason.

Please remember the following:

• Please approach the line in an orderly manner. 

• Proceed through the Communion line with respect to Social Spacing

• Remove your mask below your chin before approaching the Chalice.

• Receive the Body and Blood in a natural manner from the spoon. Do not simply leave your mouth open or do anything else to attempt to "avoid the spoon." This can cause the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ to spill. 

Please be patient with your brothers and Sisters in Christ. Your parish council is doing their best to guide everyone through this difficult time.

Everyone at Kimisis is essential. This means that we must show love and respect one another by exercising reasonable caution. The most important thing that we can do is to love God together by praying with, and for one another! 

Youth Ministries

Our goal is to help our young people experience their faith in a way that will help form them as Orthodox Christians. Through ministries such as Sunday School and GOYA, our aim is to help guide them as they grow with one another in a community of faith as they embrace the Orthodox way of life.

Sunday School

Thank you all for attending our recent Church Day! Lazarus Saturday. Please remember that our altar boys and myrrh bearing girls will meet during our Lazarus Saturday retreat that will take place this coming Saturday after Liturgy. Educational materials and other important information will be distributed at that time.

Easter Egg Hunt

Please join us on Palm Sunday for our Easter Egg Hunt that will take place during our Luncheon! All young people are invited!

GOYA– The mission of GOYA (Greek Orthodox Youth of America) is to strengthen the relationship of young Orthodox Christians with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The program works to educate and edify young members of the Church, encouraging them to become active participants in the life of the Body of Christ through 

• Worship
• Fellowship
• Service
• Witness

For more information, please contact our GOYA advisor Theodora Karathomas.

The benevolent works of Philoptochos are a continuation of Christ’s ministry on earth.  We have an opportunity, through our participation in the ministries and programs of Philoptochos, to return our time, talents, and resources back to God.

Another purpose of Philoptochos is to help the Church with its many ministries. Philoptochos is an organization of women who enjoy the fellowship and spiritual enrichment of working together as Orthodox Christians. 

Our chapter meets monthly in our church hall. Fundraisers, activities, and service projects are planned for our monthly meetings. Our chapter also recognizes that evening meetings are not always the best time for all members. Special gatherings may also be scheduled at certain times, and will be announced in advance.

HOLY WEEK DECORATIONS: We need your help decorating for Pascha—especially Holy Friday! Anyone who would like to help can contact our Philoptochos President Gloria Sideris

FOOD DRIVE: The local community has seen an increased need in requests for food and goods for families with young children at this time. Our Ladies Philoptochos will be running an ongoingFood Drive to support the local Dutchess County area food banksthroughout the fall/winter months. There is a marked bin in thenarthex that will be open for donations and delivered regularly. Child friendly food items have been specifically requested.

Please consider bringing your non-perishables each Sunday to fill the bin for those in need in our community.

GOLF OUTING

The Golf Outing will be held on Monday July 27, 2020 at McCann Golf Course.  It is my hope that each of you will be able to get an ad or some golfers for this year’s outing.  We all know a variety of people that will be willing to help if we are just willing to ask. 

If each of us gets one ad or other sponsorship, we will have a very successful event for the church.  I need all of you to help!  The beauty of this type of event is that you don’t have to play golf to help.  Please, get one ad.  Your participation is greatly appreciated.  Below is a list of suggestions for your consideration.Thank you!

Donations of $25.00 or more will go a long way to helping to make this event even more successful.  Please make your check payable to: AHEPA and return to the Church Office.

Please note:  80% of the profit is for the Church.

Please see Golf outing flyers in the narthex or AHEPA Chapter President Steve Miller for more information.

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

We would like to once again honor our High School Seniors.  If you have a son or daughter, grandson or granddaughter graduating high school this year, please provide Steve Miller or any AHEPA member with the name and high school of the student.  In addition we would like to know his/her plans after High School.  A gift will be presented following the Liturgy on Sunday School Graduation Day. 

PLEASE INCLUDE:

Name of Graduate, name of High School & name of college and area of study.

Is our giving compatible with both the expectations of God and the needs of Kimisis?

Do you know that it costs around $20,000.00/mo to operate Kimisis? As we begin the new year, we are encouraging everyone to set an honest and fair portion of one’s income for the ministries and support of the Church. Have you filled out a pledge card?

Whether you are a long-standing member or new to our community, Kimisis will always need your support. Your financial commitment provides our parish and the Church at large with the necessary resources.

Where does our own giving fit into the picture? Think about it – the average financial pledge through the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is $218.00/yr. Can Kimisis fulfill its mission on a deficit?

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