News

21st September 2003

Cemetery damaged by effects of Isabel
The New Utrecht Reformed Church Cemetery was damaged last week the effects of Hurricane Isabel with two trees down and some damage to the cemetery itself. The sidewalks at the perimeter of the cemetery was however, cleared of storm-related debris by a volunteer.

Events - September 2003
Today Rev. Terry Troia is away. Fr. Jack Ryan, Director of Developement for Project Hospitality and former Director of Mount Manresa Retreat House, took her place at the pulpit. The Rev. Terry Troia will return to the pulpit next Sunday, September 28th, when at noon the Federation of Italian American Organizations (FIAO) will hold a brunch honoring the Grand Marshal of the 22nd Annual Brooklyn Columbus Day Parade, Bob Buonvino, President of Friends of Historic New Utrecht.

Please help the day laborers by buttering rolls
Buttering rolls took place today after service. The next tentatively scheduled roll buttering will take place two weeks from today, Sunday, October 5th. The buttering rolls, to help the day laborers in Bensonhurst, takes place every other Sunday at the Parish House and is a joint project with Bay Ridge United Church.

Balcony closed; sanctuary to also close
The historic balcony of the New Utrecht Reformed Church sanctuary is closed because of repairs to the sanctuary. Very soon the sanctuary itself will also close. Please pray for its restoration.

Our organ needs repair
Please note that in addition to our sanctuary and bell tower needing repairs, our organ, installed in 1948, also needs repair. That is why our organist is at the piano these days. Please pray for its restoration.

Please pray for...
Jack Concillio, the sexton of this church, Jim Gallo and all the sick of or known by this church.

New Utrecht's roof is in danger of collapse!
Studies Show $1.8 Million Needed for Repair, Restoration at New Utrecht Church

Link - Church fix bill soars (New York Daily News, Sept. 5, 2003)

Now online!
The Friends of Historic New Utrecht website
www.historicnewutrecht.org

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