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March 17, 2016  
This Sunday's  Faith & Practice
Palm Sunday 
Sermon:
On the Road Again
for the First Time 

8:00AM Holy Eucharist
9:30AM Choral Holy Eucharist
Blessing of Palms

Coffee Hour Sunday Morning
There is no Church School today or next Sunday (Spring Break), but there is time for coffee and fellowship after the service.
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Special Palm Sunday
 6PM Service  
Our evening service on Palm Sunday, March 20 at 6:00 will be expanded from our usual weekly offering. It will include the Liturgy of the Palms, a dramatic reading of the Passion, and Holy Eucharist, all presented in a peaceful candlelit setting at the front of the church. A small group of professional choristers led by Richard Clemmitt will sing anthems appropriate for the day. Please consider joining us to begin your Holy Week in fellowship, beauty, and reverence.
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Parish News
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2016 Holy Week & Easter Services
at Christ Church

Sunday, March 20: Palm Sunday
8:00AM Holy Eucharist
9:30AM Choral Holy Eucharist
Blessing of Palms
6:00PM Compline

Monday, March 21: Monday in Holy Week
7:30PM Holy Eucharist

Tuesday, March 22: Tuesday in Holy Week
7:30PM Holy Eucharist

Wednesday, March 23: Wednesday in Holy Week
7:30PM Holy Eucharist

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

Saturday, March 26: Easter Eve
 7:30PM * The Great Vigil
Choral Holy Eucharist
Celebration follows in the McClain Room

Sunday, March 27: Easter Day
9:00** & 11:00AM
Choral Holy Eucharist

** Egg Hunt follows the 9:00 service
No Compline

Easter Vigil  
"Bring a Dish to Share"

* Easter Vigil-Saturday, March 26: Our Easter Vigil Party is the first celebration of Easter. 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!

Egg Hunt
**   Sunday, March 27: 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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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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Easter Flower & Music Donations
We are welcoming donations for our amazing Easter flowers and music.

Simply complete the PDF form below (please write clearly!) and enclose it in an envelope with a check made out  to Christ Church, noting "E aster flowers" or "Easter music" or "both" on the memo line. Return to the parish office or place in the Sunday collection. Forms must be received by Monday, March 21, for listing in the Great Vigil and Easter bulletins.   
 
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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.
Or call the church office at 847-446-2850.
RSVP      
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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 today's 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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Have you ever wondered why we do what we do during our church services and what it all means? Here's your chance to find out!  Welcome to a periodic section of the bulletin/Thursday News where every week we will answer a parishioner's question about worship or provide extra information about the day's service or readings, history of the church, feast days, seasons, and anything else that makes us wonder.  Send your questions to Leah Romanelli.
 
We call the services found in the Books of Common Prayer liturgies.  What we say on Sunday mornings is a liturgy.  This word comes from two Greek roots (leito [public] from laos [people] + ergos [work]) meaning "the work of the people". So the liturgy is a ceremony performed by the people of a community. [ etymonline.com]
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Save the Date
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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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Weekly Groups
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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Youth & Children's News
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 Recognize 
Sunday morning faith formation for grades 7 -12

March 20: Hooray for Spring Break!  Recognize will recommence after Easter.

Car Question: Share about the most unique wedding you've ever attended.  What made it so different?
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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
Youth, please RSVP to Melissa Durbin or Leah Romanelli by Sunday, April 10.
 
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  
 
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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Local Outreach 
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A Just Harvest - Saturday, March 26
We need cooks, servers & shoppers
 
We can always use your help! Please look at the dates and sign up to help here . If you have any questions please contact Suzie Peregrine or Jenny Smith .
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Thank You
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Rena
If you have items to include in our Weekly News or on the website, please submit them to Rena Kowalski by  Tuesday at noon. Thank you!
 
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Christ Church Episcopal
Worship: Church on the Hill
784 Sheridan Road, Winnetka
Service Times:
Sunday Worship
8:00AM Holy Eucharist
9:30AM Choral Holy Eucharist
Church Nursery at Sunday Morning Services
6:00PM Compline



Offices & Mailing Address:
470 Maple Street
Winnetka, Illinois 60093

Tel:  (847) 446-2850
Fax: (847) 446-8640


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