Christ Episcopal Church
Weekly E-News for December 17 , 2017 


Rector's Message

     
Dear Friends,
 
  The Christmas holidays give us annual traditions and opportunities to reconnect with our family and friends. These traditional gatherings reaffirm our relationships and offer us the opportunity to expand our circles as we prepare to celebrate one of the primary feasts of the Christian year.
 

 
Sunday Worship

Sunday, December 17, 2017

8am Service Booklet

Download Rev. Susan's sermons from Advent
 --and other sermons as well---
from our  sermon archive
                                
 




ADVENT-CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE


December 17 - Advent 3   
     
Hanging of the Greens 4-6 p.m.
---Decorating the Church, 
Simple Supper,  & Christmas Carols

December 24 - Advent 4

Lessons & Carols 11 a.m.
 
Christmas Eve

5 p.m. Christmas Eve Concert and Orchestra
5:30 Christmas Eve Service
 
Christmas Day

10 a.m. Christmas Morning Service
(Kids come in your pjs, bring your favorite gift to share)


December 31 - Two Services:

8 a.m. Rite 1 & 10 a.m. Rite 2
 

January 7th - Two Services:

 8 a.m  Rite 1 
10 a.m. Rite 2 & Children's  Epiphany Pageant



MessageContinueRector's Message Continued

Christmas also can be a difficult time for people, especially those who have lost a loved one or are going through a change in their family. Christmas can call to mind, in a particularly acute way, the loss of family, the loss of friendship, and be an especially difficult time for those going through a painful transition.
 
It is important to remember that not everyone has a church home. This season, please remember that including others in our celebrations -- inviting a friend to join us for a service, or offering to give a ride to church to someone who is having trouble getting there - could be the greatest gift that you could offer.
 
Christ Church is blessed with a diverse and loving community. The activities are well thought out and meaningful, the music is rich and inspirational, and the story that we have to tell is more important than ever. Please join us for the upcoming events at Christ Church and, if you have a friend who is in need of some cheer this year, please do bring them along.
 
Blessings,
Susan+
 
Advent 3 December 17 8, 9 & 11 a.m. services
4-6 p.m. Hanging of the Greens
(decorations, supper & carols in the church)
 
Advent 4 December 24 8, 9 & 11 a.m. services
Christmas Eve 5 p.m. Christmas Concert
5:30 Service with Communion
 
Christmas Day (December 25)
10 a.m. Communion Service with Carols

 
 




3rd Sunday  Schedule

8am Eucharist Rite 1

9am Family Service Rite 2

9:45-10:45 Grab n Go Bistro
open for your convenience
  
10am Church School for All!
Adults in NCR
Children on lower level

11am Choral Eucharist Rite 2


 
December 17

4 pm - Decorate Church
5 pm - Supper in NCR
5:30 pm - Carols with Harp & Piano 

Deck the halls,
Decorate the church!



Christmas Flower  Donations
Members of the Christ Church Flower Guild will be in the NCR hallway this Sunday to solicit and receive contributions for Christmas flowers and greens. Donation forms and envelopes are also on the tables in the rear and front of the sanctuary.   The deadline to have donations forms is December 18.
 
All of nature reflects the wonder of this beautiful season as we use flowers, plants and greens to glorify God and celebrate the birth of Jesus. Please join us in our efforts.
  



Twelfth Night Party Invitation!  
Everybody Join Us
Twelfth Night Party
Saturday January 6th from 2pm - 6pm
At the Bliss's Home 20 Cardinal Drive Poughkeepsie NY
 
Bring an Appetizer or Dessert to share
RSVP: Regrets only at mbbliss1@aol.com or 845-462-4566 
  

 
Spirit of Christmas!
Happy faces abound at 
December's Hot Breakfast
December 10, 2017



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