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The Weekly News
April 12, 2017
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Greetings!
In this issue of the Weekly News:
- Holy Week and Easter Service Schedule
- Final Class of "Faith and Practice" Slated for April 30
- GPS for April
- Field of Dreams Grounds and Building Maintenance Teams
- Easter Egg Hunt Photos
- Butter Braids Orders
- Dates for Your Calendar
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| At the Great Vigil of Easter, the ancient and perhaps most significant celebration of the liturgical year, we hear the biblical and historical story of salvation. |
Holy Week Schedule
Maundy Thursday, April 13
7:00 p.m. | Holy Eucharist with Foot Washing and Stripping of the Altar. Service in the Sanctuary with congregational hymns and music by St. Christopher's Choir
8:00 p.m. | Prayer Vigil (until noon on Good Friday) If you wish to participate in the Maundy Thursday Prayer Vigil, please look for the sign-up in the Narthex or email Father Steve by Tuesday, April 11, at frsteve@stchriscarmel.com.
Good Friday, April 14
12:00 pm | Good Friday Liturgy from The Book of Common Prayer
3:00 pm | Stations of the Cross
Holy Saturday, April 15
8:00 p.m. | The Great Vigil of Easter, Holy Eucharist, Rite II, and Baptism
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Easter Sunday, April 16
Easter Sunday
7:30 a.m. | Holy Eucharist, Rite I, with congregational hymns
9:15 a.m. | Festival Sung Eucharist, Rite II, with St. Christopher's Choir and Choristers, accompanied by organ and brass
11:00 a.m. | Festival Sung Eucharist, Rite II, with St. Christopher's Choir and Choristers, accompanied by organ and brass
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GPS for April
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Grant a Wish: Deep Cleaning of the Sanctuary (estimate $1,125)
Pay a Bill: Little Bill - Repair exhaust/baffle on tractor ($184); Big Bill - Plumbing Repairs ($1,919)
Support a Program: Music Program ($1,300)
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How to Give for GPS
GPS envelopes are available on the large table in the Narthex. You also can give electronically through our Online Giving page by using the button below. If you are not in a position to pay either a Little Bill or a Big Bill, but would like to donate funds toward either of these. you can do so. Just note your amount and select the purpose when you donate online.
Thanks for helping St. Christopher's meet these needs.
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Please Note Date for Final Class
"Faith and Practice" (aka E
piscopal 101)
Father Steve's class for people learning about the Episcopal Church and the Christian faith will meet for its last session on Sunday, April 30, at 11:15 a.m. The class will meet in the Choir Classroom on the second floor.
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Field of Dreams Grounds & Building Maintenance Teams
The Field of Dreams Grounds and Building Maintenance Teams are still seeking volunteers. The grounds team requires a commitment of only 1-2 hours each month during the mowing season, while the building maintenance team will simply be on an "as-needed" basis.
If you are interested, please complete an interest form (in the Narthex on the large round table) or complete one online (button below). A member of the team will contact you within a few days.
If you have questions, please contact:
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Sunday was a beautiful day for the Palm Sunday procession and the Easter Egg Hunt. Pictures taken by Rachel Leon, Carolyn Parrott, and Robert Richter can be viewed in our Photo Gallery.
If you took pictures of the Easter Egg Hunt that you would like to share via our gallery, please send them to carolyncparrott@gmail.com.
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Butter Braids Orders
The Kitchen Crew thanks everyone who ordered Butter Braids. Butter Braids orders will be available for pick up beginning Wednesday, April 12,
during daytime office hours at the church. They will be in the kitchen freezer in a plastic bag with your name on it. You are welcome to pick up the Braids during morning office hours at the church or on Sundays. If you are coming by the church in the afternoon, please call ahead (317-846-8716) to make sure someone will be available to let you in.
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Dates for Your Calendar
The Save the Date page of St. Christopher's website is updated weekly. Check this resource for new information. You also may want to review the insert in the
Sunday bulletin, as it provides the schedule for the coming week.
Saturday, April 22 | Liturgy to Celebrate the Life and Ministry of Bishop Cate
Sunday, April 23 | Spring Goodwill Clothing Drive Begins
Saturday, April 29 | Ordination and Consecration of the 11th Bishop of the Diocese of Indianapolis (Clowes Hall at Butler University)
Sunday, April 30 | Goodwill Clothing Drive Ends
June 10 | St. Christopher's Annual Strawberry Festival
Church office hours
Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to noon. If you plan to visit the office during the hours of 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., please call ahead for availability. Closed on Friday.
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