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The Weekly News
March 1, 2017
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Greetings!
In this issue of the Weekly News:
- Ash Wednesday Eucharist and Other Lenten Services
- Bingo Night
- Scout Sunday
- Choral Evensong
- Registration Deadline for "How to Do Christianity..."
- "Introduction to Contemplative Prayer"
- "Faith and Practice" Class
- Youth Programming Survey
- An Invitation from Daughters of the King
- Service to Others Outreach Project - Spring Break Snack Packs
- Pansy Sale
- Volunteer Day at Gleaners Food Bank
- Natural Playground News
- Dates for Your Calendar
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Ash Wednesday and
Other Lenten Services
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Wednesday, March 1, 7:00 p.m.
Ash Wednesday, Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes. This service will include congregational hymns will be sung and a musical offering by St. Christopher's Choir.
Other Lenten Services
During Lent, the services listed below will be offered in addition to the regularly scheduled Sunday and Wednesday services of Holy Communion.
Morning Prayer will be offered on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, at 9:00 a.m. through April 6. Members of the staff will be leading these devotions in the Andres Library.
Holy Eucharist will be celebrated in the Chapel every Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. through April 6.
As part of your Lenten discipline, join us for one or more of these services. Worship and prayer will help to make Lent a time of repentance and renewal.
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Bingo
Saturday, March 4
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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Join us in the Parish Hall for a fun evening of BINGO! Father Steve will be our BINGO caller and there will be prizes. Bring a dessert to share. We'll supply the coffee and other drinks.
We would like to know that you plan to attend. May we have your RSVP by Thursday, March 2?
Sign up online
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Scout Sunday
March 5, 10:00 a.m.
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Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Boy Scouts are encouraged to wear their uniforms to church on March 5. We will recognize them during the
10:00 a.m.
service.
After the service, all scouts are welcome to participate in programs with snacks and fun learning activities. Girl Scouts will be earning their annual "My Promise, My Faith" pins, focusing this year on what it means to be "Courageous and Strong" in their faith.
Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, will learn about the twelfth point of the Scout Law, Reverence. The boys also will receive a brief introduction to the Cub Scout and Boy Scout religious awards, which can be worked on at home with their parents.
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St. Christopher's Choir to Sing Choral Evensong
Sunday, March 5, 4:00 p.m.
This service will highlight the writings and hymns of Charles Wesley and his grandson Samuel Sebastian Wesley. The Rev. Jonathan Gosser, retired Methodist minister and friend of St. Christopher's, will be the guest preacher for this service. A reception will follow in the Andres Library. This event is free of charge and the public is invited.
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Adult Christian Development
"How to Do Christianity: Jesus and the Gospel of Matthew"
Various days between March 19 and April 30 TBD by group members
Registration closes Sunday, March 12
You asked for it. You got it! Deepen your understanding of the Bible in this six-week study. You will have a bit of homework between sessions, then gather for processing as theologian John Yieh's book teaches content and application to our lives. It will require a little extra effort, but it will be well worth it. The cost of the book is $18. Scholarships are available. Dorinda Dick will facilitate this class.
"Introduction to Contemplative Prayer"
Mondays through April 10, 6:00 p.m.
The Andres Library
This group will focus on various practices of silence and stillness, deepening our spiritual lives and receiving the multitude of health benefits associated with meditation. Enjoy the support of a safe and open group atmosphere, experiential learning, and education about these contemplative practices. Gina Mercurio-Brown will facilitate this class.
"Faith and Practice| (aka Episcopal 101)
Sundays through March 26, 11:30 a.m.
Choir Classroom (upstairs above the Parish Hall)
Father Steve is facilitating a six-week class for people wanting to know more about the Episcopal Church and the Christian faith. This Sunday is the third week of this class. It's not too late to join! Topics covered during the course include worship, the Book of Common Prayer, history, polity, Holy Scripture, moral decision making, and prayer. You may join at any time. For more information or to sign up, please email Father Steve at frsteve@stchriscarmel.com.
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View the Spring 2017 Catalog and Register
for other Adult Christian Development Classes
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Please take the time to fill out our St. Christopher's Youth Programming Survey. This will help us to better understand what our families are looking for and what we should be striving for. Please be honest in your answers and take the time to let us know what you think. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6FTTYLZ
We appreciate your time! Please let me know if you have trouble opening the link.
Contact: Kate Bender |
St. Christopher's Vestry | kzbender@sbcglobal.net
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An Invitation to Attend Presentation
"The Homeless and Poor in Our Midst"
Saturday, March 11, 10:00 a.m.
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The Daughters of the King invite all women of the church to attend their next meeting on the second Saturday of March. The meeting will be held in the Parlor on the second floor. The Rev. Cathy Scott, Deacon, will speak about her experiences living on the streets as a homeless woman. She will suggest ways all of us can be involved in helping the homeless. Deacon Cathy is currently serving at Holy Family in Fishers.
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Service to Others (S2O) Outreach Project
Filling Spring Break Snack Packs
Now to Sunday, March 12
We will be providing spring break snack packs for 55 children who are involved in the Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center's "After School Program." These children are in need of food assistance during the spring break when they will not have access to the school breakfast and lunch programs. They are dependent on our help in providing non-perishable food items for their meals during this time.
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Please take a snack pack bag from the Narthex and fill it with food items that require little to no preparation time. You will find a list of suggested items in each bag.
Please return the filled bags to church by noon on Sunday, March 12.
(Thanks to Kroger for donating the bags of the snack packs.)
Questions: Contact Jacquie Winters |
jacquiewint@att.net
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Pansy Sale
Now through March 12
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Early warm weather means high demand for pansies! Please place your order soon!
The Women's Ministries are holding their annual Pansy Sale. Proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase plants for the containers at the entrances to the church and make a donation to one of our Service to Others ministries. Pansies will be available by the flat (18 plants/flat) or in 14-inch pre-planted bowls. Orders must be placed by
March 12 and may be picked up at the church on one day only,
Saturday, March 18, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Color, choice of flat or bowl, and pricing can be found on the order forms.
Download the pansy order form or pick up one in the Narthex.
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Volunteer Day at Gleaners Food Bank
Saturday, March 18, 8:45 a.m. to 12 Noon
We are scheduled for our Volunteer Day at Gleaners Food Bank on the third Saturday of March. We need 25 to 30 volunteers to help Gleaners pack lunches or spring break snack packs for children who attend IPS. Sign up in the Narthex on Sundays, March 5 and 12. Look for additional information about carpooling and dress requirements in the next issue of The Weekly News and the Sunday bulletin.
Questions about the Gleaners Service to Others Project?
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Photo courtesy of Warren Gartner
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Natural Playground News
The Playground Team is making progress! Last weekend several members of the team (the cold and snow notwithstanding) cut, hauled, and placed a large downed tree that was available for free. See the playground plan in the Narthex for how the stumps will be used.
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If you want to donate money for this project, you may do so by writing a check to St. Christopher's (write playground on the memo line)
or give online
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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.
Sunday, March 12 | Daylight Saving Time Begins
Sunday, March 26 | Visit of Bishop-Elect Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows
Saturday, April 22 | Liturgy to Celebrate the Life and Ministry of Bishop Cate
Sunday, April 23 | Spring Goodwill Clothing Drive Begins
Saturday, April 29 | Consecration and Seating of the 11th Bishop of the Diocese of Indianapolis (Clowes Hall at Butler University)
Sunday, April 30 | Goodwill Clothing Drive Ends
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.
Mother Jenny's office hours: Thursdays, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
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