PALISADES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NEWS - MAY 2008
Midnight Run – Friday May 23rd 10:00 pm.
The church will participate in a Midnight Run on Friday, May 23rd; this is part of our mission outreach - touching the lives of some of the homeless people who live on the cold streets of Manhattan. We bring food, clothing and toiletries to designated locations around the city. Midnight Run is a volunteer organization dedicated to finding common ground between the housed and the homeless. Our local Hudson Presbytery is one of several Presbyteries that support this organization, and many other churches, synagogues and schools contribute as well to these midnight missions that take place every night of the year.
We provide lunches for 100 people and are also in need of personal care items (disposable razors, soaps, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo) and clothing (particularly men's T-shirts, socks, underwear, pants and shoes). There will be sign-up sheets in the Parish House through out the month. Volunteers are needed to sort items on Thursday May 22nd, as well as participating in the Run itself. We usually start out by 10pm and return to the church by 3am. It is an incredibly humbling and heartwarming experience to come on a Run. All are welcome to support this effort. Please call Sue Webb at 845-353-1836 for more information.
Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast – Monday May 26th 8:00 -10:30 am.
On Memorial Day the Palisades Presbyterian Church will host their traditional pancake breakfast. An event always anticipated by local residents, start the holiday with a hearty breakfast of juice, brown sausage links and golden pancakes at the bargain price of - Adults: $5.00 and Children under 10:$3.00
The Church Parish House is always busiest after the Memorial Day ceremony at the Palisades flagpole so come early if you can to spend the morning catching up with neighbors in a relaxed setting.
The 26th Annual Strawberry Festival Saturday June 14th 2:00 -6:00 Save the date!
The place to meet on a lazy June afternoon is the Palisades Presbyterian Church on Washington Spring Road. Once again we will serve our wonderful homemade strawberry shortcake loaded with luscious berries and freshly whipped cream. Sip brewed iced tea or lemonade as you watch or partake in the many activities for all ages including face painting, games and balloons. Visit the pocket lady whose colorful apron is filled with gift wrapped surprise toys. Our specialty table features strawberry jam and festival themed sundries. Pints of strawberries and take-out strawberry shortcakes are also available. Popular at the festival is the cut-flower section where spring blooms from local gardens can be combined to make-your-own gorgeous bouquet.
Sponsored by the church Deacons, many hands pitch in to bake the cakes, hull and clean the strawberries and set up this successful event. Bring your family, friends and neighbors, prices are reasonable and old-fashioned fun and good cheer abound. Rain or shine. No charge for admission.
Upcoming Silent Auction
The Palisades Presbyterian Church will hold a silent auction to benefit its ongoing spiritual and humanitarian work. The auction will be held on October 11th, 2008 in conjunction with the annual Harvest Festival. The church is seeking donations of artworks, antiques, rare books, etc. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law. If you have any questions, or would like to make a donation, please feel free to contact Michael J. Shapiro, chairman of the auction committee at 845 359-5660 or E-mail MuseMix@Gmail.com.
Palisades Presbyterian Church PO Box 687 117 Washington Spring Road Palisades, NY 10964 Phone:(845) 359-3147 Website: www.ppc10964.org