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June 2, 2016
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This Sunday at Christ Church
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Choir, Acolyte, & Graduate Recognition this Sunday, June 5
during the 9:30 service.
What a delight it will be to honor all those in who have done so much for this year with their service to God at Christ Church and beyond. Afterwards, join us for a reception in their honor!
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The Primary Choir Sings at 9:30 this Sunday! They are not only melodious, but they're also punctual. Their offering begins our liturgy.
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Summer Vacation
Christ Church happily continues its work of mission and ministry throughout the summer. You will bless us if you are able to continue your regular pledge payments so we can keep our commitments. Consider making your July and August contributions now so you can rest easy this summer. You can make your contribution on-line by clicking
HERE.
If you have any questions please contact Cindy Lyman, Financial Manager.
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Summer Rummage is June 4 from 8AM to 12PM!
At our Summer Rummage Sale, you can find just about ANYTHING, all at reasonable prices!
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Food Pantry First - This Sunday
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the food pantry last month. We donated 32 boxes of cereal!
On June 5 we will collect paper goods: tissue, paper towels, toilet paper, napkins.
Cash donations are enthusiastically accepted and will be used to purchase more goods.
Any questions, email Mary Anderson, our stalwart parish volunteer.
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Attention Incoming 7th Grade Parents!
Christopher, Leah, and Melissa will be offering an informational meeting about our Confirmation program, especially for incoming 7th grade parents, on Sunday, June 5, after the 9:30 service in the Lea Room. Please join us to learn about our two-year program for 7th and 8th graders, which includes formation, fellowship, worship, and service. We love it and can't wait to share it with you!
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"Reading With Rod" - Tuesday, June 7 - Final Session
Tuesday 7-8:30PM in the Lea Room, Church on the Hill. The book to be discussed is: Grounded: Finding God in the World, A Spiritual Revolution by Diana Butler Bass. This provocative book explores the contemporary religious landscape where the spiritual but not religious is a rising phenomenon. The author is a frequent writer about the dialogue between religion, spirituality, and culture and she happens to be an Episcopalian.
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Parish Picnic Brunch - Sunday, June 12
After the 9:30 Service
Join us on the patio after the 9:30 service for our annual Parish Picnic Brunch. Bring something to share. We will be serving broccoli and sweet red pepper frittatas; Yo
u bring the accompaniments, such as, croissants, bagels and cream cheese, banana bread, coffee cake, mini muffins, cinnamon rolls, donut holes, fruit, deviled eggs, biscotti. These are just suggestions---feel free to include your family's favorite. See you there.
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"Top 10 Reasons to be an Episcopalian"
by Robin Williams
10. No snake handling.
9. You can believe in dinosaurs.
8. Male and female God created them; male and female we ordain them.
7. You don't have to check your brains at the door.
6. Pew aerobics.
5. Church year is color-coded.
4. Free wine on Sunday.
3. All of the pageantry - none of the guilt.
2. You don't have to know how to swim to get baptized.
And the Number One reason to be an Episcopalian:
- No matter what you believe, there's bound to be at least one other Episcopalian who agrees with you.
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Save the Date
- June 4: Summer Rummage Sale 8AM-Noon
- June 4: Walter Bissell's Memorial Service 3:00PM
- June 12: Parish Picnic Brunch following the 9:30 Service
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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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Saving Your Grand Receipts
To date, your generosity has raised more than $750 for our youth mission team, just by turning in your Grand receipts. The program is so successful and so easy and The Grand is so wonderful that we will continue this fundraiser indefinitely. Please continue to bring your receipts to the office on Maple St. or to church with you on Sunday. We will even have a collection can available at the park services! Your receipts are creating a terrific scholarship fund for our youth mission trip-present and future.
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Recognize
Sunday morning faith formation for grades 7-12
On hiatus until the fall!
CCD: Coffee, Christ, & Donuts is on hiatus until the fall. See you at the Deblasios' on Wednesday, September 14!
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HELP US GROW THE GARDEN AT GRACE HOUSE
"GRACE HOUSE PLANTING DAY"
Friday, JUNE 17 9:00AM - Noon
Grace House residents are regrowing their lives and they are eager to enrich
and beautify their garden with Christ Church parishioners.
The Christ Church mentors and Deacon Heath Missner need your green thumb and support for the following:
your time and gardening talent on June 17
perennials from your garden
flats of annuals
herbs and vegetable starter plants
pairs of gardening gloves for residents
Cash donations for purchasing plants
Write a note of support we can share with residents
Sign up sheet in the Prevost Cloister after the 9:30AM service on
June 5 & 12.
Gardeners will caravan together leaving from the parking lot @ 8:00AM. In case of inclement weather,
rain date will be scheduled!
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