Readings for July 5

Readings for Proper 9 (14) (July 5)

Readings for June 28

Readings for Proper 8 (13) (June 28)

Honored at Brooklyn church for community service

Holding citations from the City Council, Assemblyman Peter J. Abbate, Thomas Neve, executive director of Reaching Out Community Services, and Vincent La Marca, webmaster at the New Utrecht Reformed Church in Bensonhurst, are honored as 'Men of Valor, Sons of Micah' in a ceremony at the church. The citations were presented by Councilman Vincent Gentile, second from left. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. Terry Troia, pastor of the church which each year honors church members and others who make outstanding contributions to the Brooklyn community. (Photo by Angela Sarro)

New Utrecht Church honors Men of Valor

Assemblyman Peter J. Abbate

Vincent La Marca, webmaster of New Utrecht Reformed Church and assistant secretary of Friends of Historic New Utrecht

Rev. Terry Troia, minister of New Utrecht Reformed Church with Vincent La Marca displaying his Son of Micah award.

Thomas Neve, executive director of Reaching Out Community Services

Peter J. Abbate (left), Thomas Neve (2nd from right) and Vincent La Marca (right) with citations from Councilman Vincent Gentile (2nd from left). (Photo by Michelle Paradies)

At the 11 AM service on Sunday, June 14, three Men of Valor, Sons of Micah were honored at the New Utrecht Reformed Church Parish House: Assemblyman Peter J. Abbate, Vincent La Marca, webmaster of New Utrecht Reformed Church and assistant secretary of Friends of Historic New Utrecht, and Thomas Neve, executive director of Reaching Out Community Services. The three men also received citations from Councilman Vincent Gentile.

Readings for June 21

Readings for Proper 7 (12) (June 21)

Readings for June 14

Readings for Proper 6 (11) (June 14)

Readings for June 7

Readings for Trinity Sunday (June 7)

Readings for May 31

Readings for Pentecost (May 31)

Readings for May 24

Readings for Easter 7 (May 24)

Readings for May 21/24

Readings for Ascension (May 21/24)

Readings for May 17

Readings for Easter 6 (May 17)

Readings for May 10

Readings for Easter 5 (May 10)

Readings for May 3

Readings for Easter 4 (May 3)

Readings for April 26

Readings for Easter 3 (April 26)

Readings for April 19

Readings for Easter 2 (April 19)

Readings for April 12

Readings for Easter (April 12)

Thrift Sale to benefit Brooklyn landmark

Thrift Sale at the New Utrecht Reformed Church Parish House on November 17, 2007. (Photo by Vincent La Marca)

BROOKLYN - The New Utrecht Reformed Church opens its Parish House Saturday, April 25, for a thrift sale with proceeds to benefit restoration of the historic church complex. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parking is available in the church lot at 18th Ave. between 83rd and 84th Streets.

"We'll have great prices on a wide range of items," says Rose Giannini Lood, a church leader who remembers her mother would put things aside for the sale when Rose was just a child. "This time," says Mrs. Lood, a church member for more than 70 years, "we'll have many new and gently used articles of clothing, along with beautiful linens and shoes, with books, toys, electronics, compact discs, handbags, jewelry and housewares."

Refreshments and a light lunch will be available to purchase.

The New Utrecht church was founded in 1677. Next to the Parish House, the sanctuary, built in 1828, is undergoing a $2 million repair and restoration. A famous "Liberty Pole," the last of its kind, stands on the church's front lawn. Subway and bus lines are nearby.

Information on the history of the town of New Utrecht and the landmark church is available by calling (718) 256-7173 or logging onto www.historicnewutrecht.org and www.newutrechtchurch.org. Information also can be obtained by sending an e-mail to mail@historicnewutrecht.org.

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April 2009

Women of Valor honored at New Utrecht Church

During the Sunday Service of Mar. 22, New Utrecht Reformed Church (NURC) honored three Women of Valor: Deborah Siciargo, a deacon at NURC; Helen Zavaliy of the Russian House of Prayer; and Erma Rolle of the New Lots Community Church. Pictured from left to right are Helen Zavaliy, Rose Lood, a deacon at NURC, Erma Rolle, Deborah Siciargo, Susan Hanyen, an elder and vice president of consistory at NURC, and Rev. Terry Troia, minister of NURC and executive director at Project Hospitality. (Photo by Vincent La Marca)

Saturday, Apr. 25: Thrift Sale, 10 AM- 3 PM

Thrift Sale at the New Utrecht Reformed Church Parish House on November 17, 2007. (Photo by Vincent La Marca)

A Thrift Sale featuring both new and gently used dishes, glassware, kitchenware, electronics, pictures and frames, books, wearing apparel, shoes, handbags, linens, toys, games, and costume jewelry, will take place at the New Utrecht Reformed Church Parish House on Saturday, Apr. 25 from 10 AM to 3 PM. A lunch room offering hot and cold sandwiches, coffee, tea and soft drinks for purchase will be made available for this event. Proceeds from the Thrift Sale benefit the New Utrecht Reformed Church Restoration Fund to help repair our historic Sanctuary. More information please e-mail mail@newutrechtchurch.org or call (718) 236-0678.

Download flyer: Thrift_Sale_April_2009.pdf

From Staten Island to Brooklyn: Free Jazz Concert at Historic Church Site

NEW UTRECHT REFORMED CHURCH

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FRIENDS OF HISTORIC NEW UTRECHT

 

Contact: (718) 238-1959

 

Staten Island Jazz Band to Give Free Concert in Brooklyn

BROOKLYN - To welcome the first full day of spring, Friends of Historic New Utrecht will present a free, public concert by the Susan B. Wagner High School Jazz Band in the Parish House of the New Utrecht Reformed Church, 18th Ave. and 84th St., in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. The concert will take place on Saturday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m.

 

The Staten Island-based jazz band will be conducted by Mr. Paul Corn, assistant principal for the arts at Wagner, and adjunct professor at the Brooklyn College Conservatory of Music. The performance will mark the first appearance by the Wagner group in the Friends of Historic New Utrecht's popular concert series. Mr. Corn has appeared at New Utrecht before, most recently last April as conductor of the Jazz Band Ensemble of the Brooklyn College Conservatory.

 

The Parish House, known for its acoustics, is used for concerts and other programs while the church's historic sanctuary, next door, undergoes a $2 million restoration and repair. The sanctuary building dates from 1828. The New Utrecht church was founded in 1677. The pastor is the Rev. Terry Troia, who also is executive director of Project Hospitality on Staten Island.

 

Throughout the year the Friends historic organization presents cultural and educational activities, many attended by teachers and students from New York City schools.

 

The concert series is supported, in part, by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, NYC Department of Youth and Community Development and the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

 

Additional information on the free community programs, including the concert series, is available at (718) 256-7173 and at historicnewutrecht.org and newutrechtchurch.org.

 

 

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                                                    March '09

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Readings for Ash Wednesday

Readings for Ash Wednesday, Year B (Feb. 25)

Readings for Transfiguration Sunday

Readings for Transfiguration Sunday, Year B (Feb. 22)

Readings for the 6th Sunday after Epiphany

Readings for the 6th Sunday after Epiphany, Year B (Feb. 15)

Saturday, Feb. 21: Mardi Gras Meal

On Saturday, Feb. 21 between 12:30 and 2:30 PM, the New Utrecht Reformed Church Feeding Ministry will sponsor a free Community Mardi Gras Meal at the Parish House.

Download flyer: Mardi_Gras_2009.pdf

February - April Calendar

Download flyer: Feb_Apr_2009_Calendar.pdf