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The Weekly News for
June 21, 2017
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Greetings!
In this week's issue of The Weekly News:
- Father Steve to Celebrate the Eucharist at Both Services on Sunday
- Choir Rehearsal on Thursday
- Youth Group to Host June Young at Heart Luncheon
- Summer Lunch Ministry News
- Schedule Change for St. Christopher's Crops Garden
- Vacation Bible School
- Thank-you Note from the Notaras Family
- Important Dates for Your Calendar
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"I will give you shepherds after my own heart,
who will feed you with knowledge and understanding."
Jeremiah 3:15
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This Sunday, June 25, we will gather with thanksgiving for Father Steve's 15 years of ministry among us. He will preach and celebrate the Eucharist at both services. The Rev. Canon Debra Kissinger, Canon for Transition Ministries and Leadership Development, will be with us at the late service for The Liturgy for Ending a Pastoral Relationship.
We will honor Fr. Steve for his ministry and celebrate his retirement with him and Marian at two events.
The first event, a luncheon, will be on Sunday, June 25, immediately following the 10:00 a.m. service. There will be activities for children and a meaningful and engaging presentation to the Fales that you won’t want to miss. This is a family event. Everyone is encouraged to attend to thank Father Steve and Marian for their friendship and years of service to St. Christopher’s.
The second event, a retirement celebration and farewell, is scheduled for the evening of Saturday, August 19. It will be open to youths (sixth grade and older) and adults. Look for additional details in letters mailed to the parish, Sunday bulletin inserts, and
The Weekly News in the coming weeks.
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St. Christopher's Choir Rehearsal
St. Christopher's Choir will have a rehearsal this Thursday, June 22, at 7:00 p.m. to prepare special anthems for Fr. Steve's last Sunday. If you would like to sing with the choir, please contact Robert Richter for more information:
rrichter@stchriscarmel.org.
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Calling Youth and Their Parents
Every summer the Youth Group is privileged to host one of the Young at Heart luncheons. The students have a wonderful time at this multi-generational event, and it is a great time to laugh, share, and get together.
This summer the youth will host the June 28 luncheon.
The luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. The Youth will help beginning at 10:00 a.m.
We will set the tables, make table decorations, prepare the lunch, and serve the meal. We will eat lunch with those who come to participate (this will be Father Steve's final Young at Heart luncheon) and then clean up afterwards.
We should finish around 1:00 p.m.
Please use the Signup Genius link below to let us know if you will be available to help that morning. Kate Bender will be planning the meal and helping the youth. We would appreciate having at least one additional adult to help. We will be making a chicken pasta salad, a green salad, cutting up watermelon, scooping ice cream, and making tissue paper flower decorations that morning.
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Thank you for supporting the Summer Lunch Ministry!
The families who have received meals through our Summer Lunch Ministry have expressed their gratitude. Thank you to everyone who has given of your time and resources to make this ministry possible.
Do you want to help with the Summer Lunch Ministry?
Complete the interest form using the link below to indicate your preferred Sunday between now and August 11.
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St. Christopher's Crops Schedule Changed
For the next few weeks, Mondays will be eliminated from the work schedule for the garden. Scheduled work hours will continue on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 8:00 a.m.
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Vacation Bible School 2017
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VBS for children age three through fifth grade will be held Monday, July 24, through Thursday, July 27, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The theme this year is "Exploring Other Cultures: Loving One Another." The children will hear a story from another culture, enjoy music, do a craft or project, and have a snack each evening.
At least one adult, in addition to staff, will be needed each session to comply with our safeguarding rules. If you are free to help, please contact Cathy Scott.
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Thank you to everyone at St. Christopher’s for your prayers, visits, and words of encouragement during this difficult time for our family. Each note or word of remembrance is appreciated. Receiving cards and having visitors meant a great deal to George and to me. The birthday cards were received with pleasure in the fact that he reached the ripe old age of 86!
On behalf of the Notaras family, thank you so much for being here for us.
With Love,
Carole, Stacy, Kelly and Family
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Important 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.
Wednesday, June 28 | Young at Heart Luncheon
Saturday, August 19 | Farewell Party for Father Steve and Marian
Church office hours
Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to noon
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