Off to Guatemala
LAST CALL....
Event registration closes tomorrow!
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Around the World in 63 Days
Mission trip fundraiser
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They're off to Guatemala!
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Remember how much fun we had at the Hoedown last year raising money to send the diocesan youth off to Mexico? Well, this year they've set their sights on Guatemala!
Our Christ Church event is one of several across the diocese
supporting the youth
as they raise funds for their
Mission Trip to Guatemala
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This fun-filled evening will feature food from five different countries, music, dancing, a silent auction, a photo booth, and launching hot air balloons! This adventure takes off Saturday, April 21 from Christ Church at 5:00 p.m. An adult "boarding pass" is $50; junior pass (3-13) is $20 - all proceeds go to the youth. Tickets remain on sale through Thursday, April 19; don't miss your chance to be part of this amazing journey.
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Sunday Forums
Sunday Adult Forums - 9:00 a.m.
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Begins this Sunday |
Interested in learning more about the Episcopal church, need a refresher course on what being an Episcopalian is all about? When was the Episcopal Church founded?
Who is welcome at communion?
Do I have to kneel?
Join us April 22, May 6 and 13 for Christ Church 101 - The What, When, Why and How of being an Episcopalian. This informative series will answer all of your burning Episcopal questions and prepare you for Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori's visit here on June 3rd.
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Walking with Angels
Middle School Mission Trip
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Summer mission trip
middle school youth
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This summer diocesan middle school youth (entering 7th and exiting 9th grade) will participate in a mission trip in downtown Los Angeles, July 11-14.
Living firsthand among the sights, sounds, smells, and textures of urban life is an irreplaceable experience. Together we will learn about a city populated by the poor, marginalized, and too often invisible people. Our work will include food preparation, food service, clothing sorting, meal distribution, and more. We will be integrated into a variety of hands-on ministry opportunities to ensure that your time is spent supplying substantive help in Downtown Los Angeles. You will walk with angels.
Tour logistics are being coordinated with
City Service Mission (CSM). CSM has been providing services in cities around the US for over 30 years. Their experience guarantees a comprehensive, safe, and productive short-term mission trip.
The
application process for this trip is
now open.
Click here for details and to apply. Applications
will close on April 23.
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Beth Beall @ Adult Forum
Vida Joven de Mexico 
Christ Church supports Vida Joven in a variety of ways throughout the year. The main fundraiser, hosted by the Service Ministry team, is the Vida Joven Cindo de Mayo dinner. Please join us at Sunday forum, April 29 to welcome Beth Beall, Executive Director of Vida Joven. If you're not familiar with Vida Joven or would just like an update on what's happening with this ministry, you'll want to come and be inspired. Beth's commitment and passion for the children at Vida Joven is infectious - you'll want to catch this "bug."
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Baptisms on Pentecost
People of all ages welcome
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The sacrament of beginnings
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If you or a member of your family is interested in being baptized, May 20 is the next special feast day on which we celebrate baptisms.
Baptism is initiation. When you are baptized, it means that you belong to something. It is your entry into belonging to the community of the church through a ritual immersion in water and the invocation of the Trinity. Baptism marks the beginning of the Christian life by water and the Holy Spirit.
For more information, contact the parish office by email or call (619) 435-4561.
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Outreach/Service Ministry
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Viva Vida Joven
Cinco de Mayo - May 5
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Mexican fiesta
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Did you know that a gift of $35 provides one day of nutritious food to all the Vida Joven kids. Every day at the orphanage, the children eat three big meals and two snacks.
There are so many ways to support
Vida Joven de Mexico, a loving orphanage for children in nearby Tijuana. One easy, fun and delicious way is to attend our
annual Mexican fiesta on Saturday, May 5
which benefits the amazing work done at Vida Joven.
Tickets are just $10 and include a delicious Mexican meal; margaritas will be available for an extra donation.
Tickets will be on sale
in the courtyard after both services Sunday
April 22 and April 29.
This year we're holding the fiesta outside in our beautiful courtyard so there's lots of room for everyone. Invite your friends!
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ECS Diaper Drive
A Mother's Day project
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Let's help cover these tushies
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May 13 is Mother's Day and ECS Day here at Christ Church. Let's shower ECS moms with love on Mother's Day with a diaper drive which will benefit some of the 2,000 moms ECS serves through Head Start and the 250 preschool children helped through ECS Para Las Familias. Drop your diaper donations in the playpen in the courtyard May 6 and May 13. All sizes are welcome -- newborn to toddler pull-ups!
Deann Rios of ECS will be with us on Sunday, May 13 to highlight the amazing programs offered by ECS. You may learn more at ecscalifornia.org.
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St. Mark's Neighborhood Food Pantry
Weekly collection
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Bring soup this week! |
Our support of the food pantry in City Heights is a year-round ministry.
You may bring your donations to church on Sunday or drop them by the parish office during the week.
Basic non-perishable items are always needed:
canned vegetables, beans (canned and dried, but not green), canned fruit, canned protein, pasta sauce, canned tomatoes, peanut butter and jelly, cereals, oatmeal, rice, canned soups, pastas, chili, cooking oil, and single serving items for their homeless visitors.
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Yoga at Christ Church
Tuesday evenings - 5:00 p.m.
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Relax and relieve stress |
The Christ Church yoga group meets for Tuesday evening yoga practice weekly at 5:00 p.m. in Hinde Hall, with instructor Dee Sloan. Bring your mat, blocks, blanket (whatever you use) and a $5 donation. Invite a friend or neighbor who might enjoy this practice. The hour class is relatively simple and is a perfect start to a restful, relaxing evening.
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Weekly Bible Study
Three opportunities
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Find a time and group that works for you! |
Three times a week we gather to feast on the Word of the Lord through bible study in community.
Monday Morning Bible Study
8:00 a.m. Hinde Hall Library
All are welcome to join this weekly group as they follow the outline of the Good Book Club studying the Book of Acts.
Tuesday Morning Men's Bible Study
6:30 a.m. Hinde Hall -
Tuesday morning Men's Bible Study meets at 6:30 a.m. to study the scriptures for the upcoming Sunday. All men are invited for coffee and lively conversation.
Thursday Morning Bible Study
11:00 a.m. Rector's office -
Join us as we spend time with the upcoming Sunday's scriptures. Enjoy enriching conversation and one another's company as we prepare our hearts and minds for Sunday worship.
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End of Life Planning Workshop
Sponsored by the Diocese of San Diego
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Be prepared
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No one's plans for the end of life will be exactly the same; but one thing is for certain, if you don't plan, someone else will decide for you. From reviewing medical care if you are incapacitated, to how you wish be remembered by your loved ones, and planning your estate, take the time now to decide on your end-of-life wishes. Please join Jim Murphy for this useful and informative workshop. The event is free of charge, but you do need to RSVP for materials preparation.
- Saturday, April 28 - Good Samaritan, San Diego
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Seas the Day!
Amazing Journey Gala
The 2018 Amazing Journey Gala, for Refugee Net, is Saturday, May 12, only a month away. This elegant evening will include music, dinner, silent and live auctions. Your support enables RefugeeNet to provide services and programs to assist new Americans with jobs, household setup, language skills, and much more. Dinner will be either roasted chicken or roasted carrot risotto (vegetarian). Tickets are $125 per person. Please register by May 5. If you have questions contact
Polly Morelli (
619-838-2965).
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Mark Your Calendar
April 21
April 22
Christ Church 101
April 25
Vestry Meeting
May 5
Vida Joven Cinco de Mayo
May 6
Christ Church 101
May 12
RefugeeNet Gala
May 20
Pentecost Picnic
Baptisms
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Serving This Sunday...
Acolytes
8:00 - Carla Fargo
10:00 - Katie & Andrew Larratt, Steven Glorieux
Chalice Bearers
8:00
- Carla Fargo, Susan Warmbrodt
10:00 - Bill Sandke, Kathryn Grosnoff
Intercessors
8:00 - John Sturges
Lectors
8:00 - Susan Warmbrodt
10:00 - Mary Gwen Brummitt, Bud Edney
Ushers
8:00
- John Sturges, Fritz Warmbrodt
10:00 - Bob Ketts, Tony Reina
Greeters
8:00 - Judy Kissell
10:00 - Dixon Bridgers
Welcome Center
Lynn Walsh
Sunday School
Katy Bennett, Pete & Carlin Glorieux, Amy Blasingame, Claire Hurd
Coffee
Phil Hunsaker, Russ McKee, Byron Miller
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