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March 24, 2016
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Office Closed
Easter Monday March 28, 2016
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Egg Hunt follows
the 9:00 Service
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A fun surprise for one lucky egg gatherer: Inside one of the Easter eggs will be a certificate for a free Christ Church Choir car magnet PLUS a free full-size candy bar! Bring the
certificate to Charlotte McGee to collect the goodies! She will be in the churchyard with a display of car magnets.
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Holy Week & Easter Services
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Thursday, March 24: Maundy Thursday
7:30PM Choral Holy Eucharist
& Foot Washing
Friday, March 25: Good Friday
Good Friday Liturgy with Communion
12:00 & 7:30PM
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Saturday, March 26
Easter Eve Vigil
7:30PM The Great Vigil
Choral Holy Eucharist
Our Easter Vigil is the first celebration of Easter, including a beautiful candlelit opening, a baptism, a choral anthem with trumpet and organ, and many traditional hymns and chants.
"Bring a Dish to Share"
Join us after the 7:30PM service in the McClain Room.This is a "Bring a Dish to Share" style event. Think "one bite" appetizers such as, but not restricted to, shrimp, mini quiche or pastries, sushi, cheese puffs, mini meatballs or crostini. Simply arrange your savories on an attractive plate and place it on the buffet table in the McClain room before the service. We will do the rest including opening the wine.
It's as easy as that so call or email Darlene and tell her what you will bring. See you there!
Sunday, March 27: Easter Day
9:00AM Choral Holy Eucharist
11:00AM Choral Holy Eucharist
Children should bring a basket to participate in the Easter egg hunt following the 9AM service.
New this year, children are invited to decorate a flowering cross in the churchyard before they hunt for eggs! Flowers will be provided.
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Progressive Dinner
Saturday
, April 16, 2016
Join Christ Church friends for a casually elegant evening
full of fun, fellowship, and fancy food.
COCKTAILS 6PM Starting at the Rectory
Click below to RSVP and
pay online ($40 per person).
Or call the church office at 847-446-2850.
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Super Cool Christ Church Choir Car Magnets Now On Sale
Our Youth Choir is launching a new effort to raise money for the Touring Fund AND to raise awareness in the community as to just how remarkable our music program is at  Christ Church. Be the first on your block to sport a super cool new Christ Church Choir car magnet. How awesome would it be to drive around town and see at least one CC magnet a day? Cost: $10. Available in the Prevost Cloister after Sunday services, in the Parish Office (470 Maple), and online ($11). We encourage ALL members of the parish to join the trend and purchase at least one!
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The Great Vigil on Saturday was initially the primary Easter celebration in the early church. It was a night-long service that ended at dawn with the baptism of new Christians.
[episcopalchurch.org]
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Nadia Stefko's Ordination to the Priesthood
The Rev.Nadia Stefko, our new Associate Rector, will be ordained to the Priesthood on Saturday, April 9 at 4PM at St. John's Episcopal Church in Irving Park. We would love to have a group from Christ Church carpool to the event. We will be gathering at 3PM in the Christ Church parking and leaving at 3:15. Come join us!!
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Pastoral Care
Pastoral Care is
funda
mental to our faith and a ministry of Christ Church. If you are facing illness, a life transition or challenging circumstances, please contact one of our clergy. We are available when you need us for a hospital, home, or office visit. Christ Church has many lay volunteers who are readily available to provide meals and rides as needed. Please reach out to the clergy through the office at (847) 446-2850, or on their cell phones:
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Reading With Rod: A Monthly Book Exploration Group
In April, May, and June a new book will be reviewed by The Rev Rod Quainton with a presentation of its salient points followed by discussion. Attendees do not have to have read the book but might attend to decide whether they want to read it. Of course re  ading in advance is encouraged. All the books can be ordered on Amazon or at the Book Stall.
Session 1: April 5,
Tuesday 7-8:30PM in the Lea Room, Church on the Hill. The book to be discussed is: Vincent Van Gogh: His Spiritual Vision in Life and Art by Carol Berry.
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Recognize
Sunday morning faith formation for grades 7
-12
March 27:
Hooray for Spring Break! Recognize will recommence after Easter.
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2nd Annual Better Together Progressive Dinner: April 17 4:30-7:30PM
For the second time, youth from nine north shore Episcopal churches will come together for fun, service, food, and worship. Last year we had more than 80 youth and 20 adults--this year we want to top 100 youth! So bring your friends and join your church family for a great afternoon together.
- 4:30-5:30PM Games & Service Project at Christ Church, Winnetka
- 5:30-6:30PM Dinner at St. Augustine's, Wilmette
- 6:30-7:30 Youth-led worship service at Holy Comforter, Kenilworth
We also need approximately 20 of our own adult volunteers to run our portion of the evening and help drive youth between churches, so please see Melissa Durbin or Leah Romanelli to volunteer.
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Join us at Inspiration Café!
All eighth-twelfth grade students are invited to Inspiration Café on Thursday, May 26  (the day after New Trier's last day...). We will leave from 470 Maple St. at 3:30 and return around 8:00. Friends are welcome! While there, we will make and serve dinner, clean up, and make friends with the people in attendance.
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Youth Mission Trip 2016 July 17-22
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Click the picture to watch an inspirational video
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Saving Your Grand Receipts Helps
Support Youth Mission Trip
This is a slam-dunk fundraiser because we all shop at our wonderful local grocery store (some a lot more frequently than others.) The Grand Food Center (Winnetka & Glencoe) has agreed to sponsor our mission trip and you can help! Save all your receipts and place them in the labeled collection cans in the Prevost Cloister, McClain Room, Youth Ministry credenza, and church office. The Grand will give us 3% of all money spent at their store (before taxes). This will be an on-going endeavor so that we can build a base for scholarships and offset travel costs. We appreciate your support!
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