Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Tuesday, March 5
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, March 6
Family Yoga
Thursday, March 7
Montgomery Civil Rights Trip
Saturday, March 9
Lenten Choral Evensong
Sunday, March 10
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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW...
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SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER
Tuesday, March 5 ~ 5:30 PM ~ Parish Hall
Before we enter the Holy Season of Lent, we will gather in the Parish Hall on “Mardi Gras” for the annual tradition of pancake (and ham) eating! Proceeds will be used to feed our hungry neighbors through Bridging the Gap; suggested donation $5. All are welcome!
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ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES
Wednesday, March 6
8:00 AM
- EDS Imposition of Ashes
12:00 Noon
- Holy Eucharist
& Imposition of Ashes
5:30 PM
- Holy Eucharist
& Imposition of Ashes
Nursery care available at the 5:30 service.
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Christ Church Children and Family Ministries present:
FAMILY YOGA
Thursday, March 7 ~ 6:00-7:00 PM
Parish Hall
All ages are welcome to join in this intergenerational, family-friendly class.
**Please bring your own yoga mat
(limited extras will be available)**
Participation is free ~ Donations are appreciated!
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DON'T FORGET THE TIME CHANGE THIS WEEKEND!
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MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSION TRIP ~ June 23-29 ~ Copperhill, TN
**Brief informational meeting on Sunday, March 10
in the Parlor following the 10:30 service**
Jr. EYC will experience an unforgettable week of hands-on mission projects, exciting music & programs, and group-building high adventure activities. We will also be doing home repair and renovation in areas where closed businesses and industries have left people with little means to provide for their families. A deposit of $79 is required; sign up by visiting
www.eycpensacola.com/serve
. For more information, please contact Britton Lynn at
britton@christ-church.net
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EASTER FLOWER DEDICATIONS
Easter lilies and spring flowers make our Easter services visually glorious each year. We invite all parishioners to share in the experience through a memorial or thanksgiving gift. Names of the loved ones you honor or remember will be printed in the Easter bulletin. Flower Dedication forms are available on the information table outside the Parish Office and
are due no later than Wednesday, April 10.
Please return your form to Kelly Heindl in the Parish Office.
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LET MARCH MADNESS BEGIN!
During Lent, Christ Church members can participate in our 2019 March Madness competition which benefits Episcopal Relief & Development; this year the "Fruit Trees" are taking on the 2019 champions, the "Chickens". A gift of just $80 will supply a family in poverty with either chickens or fruit trees which provide nourishing food and an income. Your gift also provides the family with the necessary training for caring for the animals and plants. Watch the bulletin board in the hallway to see how the game is going. With each gift made, a figure of a chicken or tree will be placed on the “basketball court”. Don’t forget that you have the opportunity to name your chicken or tree. The name can be anything you like so get creative! It is easy and fun to join the game! Grab a special "March Madness" envelope from the information table in the Parish Office or at Information Station during coffee hour on Sundays, complete the form inside, enclose the form & your check in the envelope, and turn it in. You can place the envelope in the Sunday offering, leave it in Tim Heindl’s box in the parish workroom, or return by mail.
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SECOND SATURDAY
Saturday, March 9 ~ 5:00 AM
Waterfront Rescue Mission
Join us on the 2nd Saturday of every month when we’ll be cooking breakfast for the men of Waterfront Rescue Mission. Arrive promptly at 5:00 AM (380 Herman Street) and we’ll begin serving at 5:45 AM. If you’d like to help Lisa Williams with food prep the day prior, please e-mail her at
lisaw257@mchsi.com
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DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
Saturday, March 9 ~ 9:30 AM
Parlor
We meet at 9:30 AM on the second Saturday of each month in the Parlor. Anyone interested in learning more about DOK can attend a meeting or contact Monica Barnard, 587-6026, or Susan Martin, 542-7730.
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ECW CHAPTER MEETINGS
St. Simon: Monday, March 11, 10:00 AM, in the Parlor.
St. Luke: Tuesday, March 12, 10:00 AM, in the Parlor. Looking for a deeper explanation of The Holy Trinity? Fr. Walt Kindergan will lead this discussion.
St. Andrew: Tuesday, March 19, 10:30 AM, in the Parlor.
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THE BRIDGE GROUP
will meet on Monday, March 11, at 12:30 PM in the Parlor. For questions, please contact Elspeth Lloyd at 432-0195.
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EPIC CHALLENGE BOOK CLUB:
The Sparrow
Wednesday, March 13 ~ 3:00 PM ~ Parlor
***Please note date change***
This book club loves Mary Doria Russell, and on Wednesday, March 13th, we will be discussing
The Sparrow
, her theological, tragic and hilarious tale of space exploration in the near future, cross cultural friendships, how major misunderstandings between cultures can happen, and their grotesque and unforeseen consequences. While part of a two volume story (
Children of God
is the second book in the series), each book can be read as a stand-alone. This is a perfect read for those who like to challenge their understanding of the workings of the universe. We welcome you to join us for a wild and whacky discussion.
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Contemplative Outreach of Pensacola invites you to the 27th Annual
UNITED IN PRAYER DAY
Saturday, March 16 ~ 9:00 AM-Noon
Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church, 75 Fairpoint Dr.
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JOIN THE CHRIST CHURCH TRAVELERS FOR THE
FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS & BELLINGRATH GARDENS!
Thursday, March 21
Join us as we travel to Mobile for “Festival of Flowers” to celebrate its 27th anniversary. This year's theme is "Dutch Gardens" and the show will transport visitors to the splendor of springtime in the Netherlands. It is the largest outdoor flower show in the southeast and has been chosen for more than a decade as one of the Southeast Tourism Society's “Top Twenty Events for March”. We will enjoy delicious cuisine at the Garden Cafe and unique gifts in the shops in the Garden Market. Lunch will be available at the Cafe for $10 or you can bring your lunch. There will be ample time to eat lunch on our way to Bellingrath where we will enjoy an afternoon of touring the beautiful Home and Gardens.
Built in 1935 the 10,500 square foot home has 15 rooms that are furnished with original antiques. The gardens include 65 acres of year-round beauty.
We will depart PROMPTLY at 8:30 AM and return by 5 PM. The cost is $70 per person and includes transportation, admission fees, bottled water & tip for the bus driver. If interested, please sign up at breakfast or coffee hour on Sunday in the Parish Hall. Please make checks payable to Christ Church and send to Lucy Rentz, 4795 Velasquez, 32504. For more information, please call Lucy at 432-6366 or
lucyrentz@cox.net
. YOUR CHECK IS YOUR RESERVATION. Checks are held until the trip is confirmed. Friends welcome!
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DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO MONTGOMERY
Saturday, March 30
The Commission for Racial Justice and Racial Reconciliation of the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast is leading a pilgrimage to the EJI National Memorial to Peace & Justice and the Legacy Museum on Saturday, March 30.
This is a different trip than the trip to Montgomery that Christ Church has planned with Temple Beth-El on March 9.
If you are interested in this trip, please visit
https://www.diocgc.org/racial-justice-and-reconciliation
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***Please leave payment with Kelly Heindl, Parish Secretary, at time of signup***
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HOLY BAPTISM AT CHRIST CHURCH
Upcoming Dates for the Sacrament of New Birth
April 28, 2019 — The Second Sunday of Easter
June 9, 2019 — The Day of Pentecost
November 3, 2019 — The Twenty-first Sunday of Pentecost
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Save the date!!
CHRIST CHURCH WOMEN'S RETREAT October 18-20, 2019
Beckwith Conference Center,
Fairhope, AL
The Christ Church Women's Retreat will be held October 18-20, 2019 at Beckwith Conference Center in Fairhope, Alabama. This is an excellent opportunity to have a weekend to get away from the busyness of every day life. So mark your calendars and make plans to attend. More information will be forthcoming as retreat plans are finalized!
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EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY NEWS
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Join us on Sunday mornings for Jr. & Sr. High Sunday School
at 9:30 after breakfast in the Undercroft!
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ANNUAL REGISTRATION
Each year we ask every family to complete an annual EYC Registration form, which covers all of our day trips and on campus EYC events for the year. Please
click here
to get started.
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CHRISTIAN FORMATION
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL ~ 9:30 AM
***Adult Education classes, with the exception of Centering Prayer, will resume after Lenten small groups have concluded.***
Sunday Centering Prayer Group —
Centering Prayer is a method of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer, in which we experience God's presence within us. We begin by taking a few minutes to go over the basic guidelines of the practice for anyone who is new. We then sit together in the 20-minute prayer period, followed by a brief time for sharing and intercessory prayer. All are welcome — newcomers and experienced practitioners.
This class meets in the Centering Prayer room on the administrative hallway.
The facilitator is Joan White.
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR YOUTH ~ 9:30 ~ 2nd floor Christian Ed Bldg.
Godly Play — PreK & K, Rm. 36; 1st & 2nd Grades, Rm. 37
For our youngest worshippers, we utilize the Godly Play curriculum to help the children explore their faith through wonder and play. Each week, a Bible story is told to the children using the Godly Play method, after which children utilize their "work time" to create something in response to the story.
Feasting on the Word — 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grades, Rm. 39
In our "transition class," children begin the bridge to middle school Sunday School through the use of the Feasting on the Word curriculum. Feasting on the Word provides a solid scriptural and theological base, inviting leaders and learners with the opportunity for a deeper understanding of common Bible passages. This program utilizes a mixture of scripture readings, discussion, visual art, and multimedia resources to create an engaging educational setting for our learners.
JR. & SR. HIGH SUNDAY SCHOOL ~ 9:30 ~ in the Undercroft
NURSERY ~ 7:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Infants - 2 yrs. old — Nursery, first floor of the Christian Ed Bldg.
Infants — Rm. 24, first floor of the Christian Ed. Bldg.
Preschool Toddlers — Ages 2 & 3 — Rm. 21, first floor of the Christian Ed. Bldg.
Bible lessons are provided each week during the 10:30 service.
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SUNDAY
WORSHIP LEADERS
I Lent
March 10, 2019
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ACOLYTES: 8:00 - J.O. Zachow, Derek Nelson, John Phillips III
10:30 - Abigail Efird, Parker Fell, Robert Harrison, Ryan Harrison, Garrett Hoffman, Claire Jimenez, Laurel Maher, McColl Mitchem, Cole Stevenson, Lucy Adams Stevenson
CHALICE BEARERS: 8:00 - Phyllis Kreiner, Bob Kreiner
10:30 - Al Marretta, Margherita Soule, Kim Stafford, John Martin
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IMPORTANT PASTORAL CARE INFORMATION
Have an emergency and need a priest?
Call the Parish Office, 850-432-5115.
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NEW HEARING LOOP INSTALLED
Christ Church has recently installed a hearing loop system f
or hearing-impaired individuals who wear hearing aids with activated telecoils (or T-coils)
. Users should turn their hearing aid to the setting marked "T". This will allow your hearing aid to act like a speaker directly connected to the church’s sound system. After the service has ended, you should turn off the "T" setting. Background: A telecoil (or T-coil) is a small coil of wire inside a hearing aid that is designed to pick up a magnetic signal. When using the telecoil setting on your hearing aid it turns off the microphone so that it will only pick up the electromagnetic signal and convert it to sound. This allows you to hear only the magnetic signal from the hearing loop system. Ask your audiologist or hearing health care provider about telecoils and if it is right for you.
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TRANSITIONS
We welcome into God's family through the Sacrament of Baptism
Dylan Gram Rothe, 3 March, 2019.
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