Weekly Announcements
May 16, 2019
The Week Ahead
Sunday, May 19 - Confirmation
8 am: Holy Eucharist
10:15 am: Sung Eucharist - Confirmation
with Bishop Rodney Michel
11:30 am: Confirmation Reception,
1:30 pm: Holy Eucharist at Harlee Manor
Tuesday, May 21
10 am - 2 pm: Thrift Shop
7 pm: Finance Committee Meeting
Wednesday, May 22
11 am: Mid-week Holy Eucharist
Saturday, May 25
Sunday, May 26 - Father David Farewell
8 am: Holy Eucharist
10 am: Sunday School
10:15 am: Sung Eucharist
11:30 am: Father David Farewell, Parish Hall
Announcements
Adult Forum
Adult Forum will take a break for the next two weeks (May 19 and 26) and resume on June 2 for two more weeks (June 2 and 9) with a continuation of the gospels and related art series. After that we will take a summer recess.
Junior Church
There will be no Sunday School this Sunday, May 19, so families can witness the confirmation of our 2019 class at the 10:15 service.
Sunday, May 19 at 10:15 am
Sung Eucharist and Confirmations
with Bishop Rodney Michel
Our Confirmation Candidates
Tristan Brown
Tyler Brown
Sofia Brzezicki
Matthew Dobbs
Amanda Fillipo
Giovanna Forte
Emily Lambert
Alexa Milligan
Brooke Milligan
Erinn O'Connell
Riley O'Connell
Brandon Pirollo
Mia Reiter
Georgette Seke
Prayer for our Confirmation Candidates
Lord, you sent out your Spirit to touch the hearts of all people, so that they may believe in you. Look kindly on all candidates for Confirmation as they listen to your voice. Open their hearts to your Spirit and bring to fulfillment the good work that you have begun in them. As we prepare these children for Confirmation, make each of us an instrument of your love. Teach us to appreciate what is holy in others, and to be patient with what we do not understand. Deepen our faith in the Gospel and help us to pass it on by our example. We pray that you will continue to guide us and sustain us.
Through Christ our Lord, Amen.
Evening Prayer will
not be held on Tuesday, May 21st.
Mid-week Holy Eucharist
Mid-week Holy Eucharist will be held on Wednesday, May 22nd at 11 am. All are welcome.
Father David Farewell
Next Sunday, May 26th, is Father David's last Sunday as Rector of Church of the Redeemer. Please join us in the Parish Hall during Fellowship Hour following the 10:15 am service as we gather to thank him and wish him well in his new position as the Rector of
St. Barnabas in Wilmington.
Save the Date - Redeemer Church Picnic
Sunday, June 16, 11:30 am - 3 pm
On Sunday, June 16, the annual Redeemer Church Picnic will be held after the 10:15 service from 11:30 noon to 3:00 p.m. at the Meadowgreen Park in Springfield (Take Springfield Road to Township Line, turn left and then left at the first light before the underpass. The entrance to the park is straight ahead before turning right into the shopping center.) At the picnic we will provide hot dogs, PBJ/bread, and paper products. George Baughan will need a count for the hot dogs. We also need help with side dishes, such as a salad, finger veggies, chips, drinks, or dessert. Bring frisbees, croquet sets, whiffle balls and bats, or any other lawn games that you have. Tennis and basketball courts are also available.
Fellowship Hour Hosts, Ushers and Flower Guild Volunteers Needed
If you would like to volunteer for any of these important ministries, contact Ruth Ward (Fellowship), Helen Lightcap (Flower Guild) or Sharon Parry (Ushers)
Affordable one-bedroom apartment/studio needed for family member. Please see Gary Rew or call 509-388-5829.
Life Line Screening
Church of the Redeemer - Thursday, July 27th
Ultrasound screenings to Identify risk factors for Cardiovascular disease include; Carotid Artery (plaque buildup-a leading cause of stroke), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (an enlargement or weak area in the main blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body), Peripheral Arterial Disease (hardening of the arteries in the legs), a Heart Rhythm Screening (an EKG to detect Atrial Fibrillation-irregular heartbeat) and an Osteoporosis Risk Assessment for men and women. Being proactive about your health by knowing your risks helps you and your doctor address problems early.
Register online TODAY at www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle and receive your "Community Circle" discount and your Preferred Appointment!
At the back of the church is a Prayer Book.
On the cover it says
"For those in need..." In the book please write in the names of those who need our prayers. Please enter the name and the date (and reason, if you wish). At every Eucharist and at Evening Prayer, we will pray for those named in the book. After a month, the person's name will be removed from our prayers, unless it is entered anew.
Please pray for those who need healing and comfort:
Ashley Ann, Cindy, Ed, Erin W, Isaac, Justin and Constance, Ruth, Joe Atkinson, Denise Belay, Betty Brown, Cecil Byrd,
Marie Douts, Geoffrey Gibson, Bob and Katie Grange, Jett Hall, Richard Huber, Emily Knox, Martin Knox, Al Openshaw,
Caryl Openshaw, Gary Rew, Lucy Rooney, Peter Rosado,
Gwen Smith, Gerry Temple, and those we hold in our hearts.
Please pray for the departed, especially Joe Michetti.
Rest eternal grant unto them O Lord,
and let light perpetual shine upon them.
Heavenly Father, giver of life and health: Comfort and relieve your sick servants, and give your power of healing to those who minister to their needs, that those for whom our prayers are offered may be strengthened in their weakness and have confidence in your loving care; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God,
now and forever.
Amen.
Book of Common Prayer
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Ministry Schedule May 19th
Serving this Sunday at 8 am: Diane Ramsey
Serving this Sunday at 10:15 am:
Acolytes - Kyle Kolynych, Mary Huber, Danielle Adams
Altar Guild - Leslie Gibson, Camilla Godby, Taylor Sharkey
Counters - Ginny Doyle, Janet Barber
Fellowship - Joan and John Strayer
Flower Guild - Helen Lightcap, Jackie Reich
Intercessor - Megan Reiter
Readers - Anne and Israel Ramirez
Shepherds - Val Rafferty, Jane Baughan
Ushers - Bertie Sproul, Frank Dewan
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Altar Flower Dedications
Sponsoring our Sunday altar flowers is a great way to celebrate a birthday or anniversary, remember a loved one who has passed, or mark any other special occasion. The suggested donation is $20 per arrangement, which offsets the cost of the flowers provided by Leary's Florist. If you wish to sponsor the flowers, please submit your name and preferred wording of the dedication to
[email protected] or in a note placed in the offering plate.
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Property Team
Things To Be Done Around Redeemer Notebook
If you notice something that needs attention around the campus (i.e. leaky toilet, broken light, etc.), please record it in the black & white
notebook in the Property Team's mailbox outside the church office.
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Gift of Angels
There are expenses that pop up that are not included in our annual operating budget, and this program covers those.
Your gift to the Gift of Angels program can be in the form of a monetary donation or a gift-in-kind and can be made in thanksgiving or in memory of someone. It can cover all or part of an item on the wish list. All gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You will receive recognition of your gift, and all gifts are recorded in our Book of Memorials and Gifts.
The Wish List currently includes: weed control supplies, floor buffer and pads and chairs for the Parish Hall.
Please make checks payable to Church of the Redeemer and designate Gift of Angels or your specific designation on the memo line.
Your consideration of support for this campaign is greatly appreciated!
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Missions
St. Mary's Food Cupboard
During the month of April, 2019, St. Mary's volunteers contributed 300 hours, provided 1,278 meals to 383 people and distributed 14,525 pounds of food to those in need.
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Riddle Hospital's Hospice Comfort Cart
In an effort to improve the care they provide, Riddle Hospital has created a Comfort Cart for their patients who have been placed on hospice care. The goal is to make each patient's room a calm environment while addressing the psycho-social and spiritual needs of patients and their families. They are seeking donations of prayer books and small bibles, religious items such as rosaries or icons; 3' x 4' blankets which are placed on the patients and taken home by the family after their loved one passes away. If you wish to help, please contact Stefanie McMahon at [email protected] or (484) 227-3240.
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Fundraising
April showers bring May flowers and Spring is actually here.
No more winter clothes will be accepted until Fall. Donations have been pouring in so come see all our new arrivals. We have lots of treasures for Mother's Day plus knick knacks, kitchenware, books, games and toys as well as clothing for the Spring season.
Please do not leave any donations between 2 pm Saturday and 11:30 pm Sunday. No one can process these and the Sunday School needs this room and hallway.
Thrift Shop sales for April were $2,444.
total first quarter earnings were $5,754.
Hours
Tuesdays 10 am - 2 pm
Friday 9:15 - 10:30 am - Set-up
Saturdays 9 am - 2 pm.
Luisa Andrews 610-356-9229
Cyn Mattson 610-353-8125
Visit the Thrift Shop on Facebook
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Amazon Smile
Remember to use Amazon Smile when you shop online!
To use AmazonSmile, simply go to http://smile.amazon.com/ from the web browser on your computer or mobile device, or go to Amazon and search Amazon smile. On your first visit to AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), you need to select Church of the Redeemer as your charitable organization to receive donations.
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Acme and Giant Gift Cards
See Rick and Ginny Doyle during fellowship hour to purchase your Giant and Acme Gift Cards. Redeemer receives 5% of the value of the card. The Giant on Township Line Road also offers discounts on gas. The more you buy, the more you save.
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Church of the Redeemer, Springfield
145 West Springfield Road
Springfield , Pennsylvania 19064
(610) 544-8113
www.redeemerspringfield.net
The Reverend David Beresford, Rector
Minister of Music
Susanna Faust
Eucharistic Visitors
Linda Bennett, Mary Huber,
Carol Kane, Claire Witzel
Vestry Members
George Baughan '22 - Senior Warden
Lee Lucas '20 - Junior Warden
Ginny Doyle '22
- Clerk of Vestry
Sharon Appelbaum '21
Keith Brown '22
Jim Lambert '21
Helen Lightcap '20
Jane Nyiri '20
Gary Rew '21
Parish Administrator
Maria Macfarlan
Sexton
Gary Rew
Our
Mission
"As people of God, we come together in joyful worship, to care for each other, to engage in Christian formation, and to reach out to others thoughtfully and compassionately."
"Becoming one with Christ, with one another, and with all God's people"
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