Weekly Announcements
March 21, 2019
The Week Ahead
Sunday, March 24
8 am: Holy Eucharist
9 - 9:45 am: Adult Forum
10 am: Sunday School
10:15 am: Sung Eucharist
11:30 am: Annual Meeting in the Parish Hall
Tuesday, March 26
10 am - 2 pm: Thrift Shop
5 pm: Evening Prayer
7:30 pm: Vestry Meeting
Wednesday, March 27
11 am: Holy Eucharist
11:30 am: Lent Lunch in the Parish Hall
Saturday, March 30
Sunday, March 31 - Youth Sunday
8 am: Holy Eucharist
9 - 9:45 am: Adult Forum
10 am: Sunday School
10:15 am: Sung Eucharist
Church of the Redeemer, Springfield
Annual Meeting
Sunday, March 24, 2019
Parish Hall
11:30 am (after the 10:15 am Eucharist)
Adult Forum
This Sunday begins an Adult Forum series in which I take the gospel stories from Lent and show a piece of art related to that story and discuss the passage and the related art. George
Junior Church
This Sunday will be regular classes after an opening on the stage. The theme is the Last Supper. Don't forget that after church we will have the Annual Meeting. This would be an excellent way for the confirmands to see how the church operates and how they, as an adult, could become a part of Redeemer's life.
See you Sunday, George
Annual Meeting
To be held Sunday morning in the Parish Hall following the 10:15 am Sung Eucharist.
Vestry
Meets on Tuesday, March 26 at 7:30 pm in the Meeting Room.
Lent Lunch
In the parish hall there will be a simple Lent lunch of soup and bread, with conversation, following the Wednesday Eucharist. All are welcome.
Men's Retreat
"Incarnational Mysticism Retreat". An introduction to yoga as an embedded spiritual practice. Saturday March 30, 2019 from 9 am to 12 noon at Covenant United Methodist Church. Register at www.illumanofpa.com or call Jim O'Neill on 610 639 1385.
Evening Prayer
Tuesday, March 26 at 5 pm in the chapel. All are welcome.
Midweek Holy Eucharist
Wednesday March 27 at 11 am followed by Lent lunch in the Parish Hall.
Prayer during Lent should draw us closer to God. We might pray especially for the grace to live out our baptismal promises more fully.
- Fasting is one of the most ancient practices linked to Lent. Abstaining from meat on Fridays is a common tradition in the church. Modern traditions include abstaining for one day from the TV or computer.
- Works of love are a sign of our care for those in need and an expression of gratitude for all God has given us.
FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
March 31, 2019
YOUTH SUNDAY
8 am Said Holy Eucharist
10:15 am Sung Eucharist with choir
FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT
April 7, 2019
8 am Said Holy Eucharist
10:15 am Sung Eucharist with choir
WEDNESDAYS IN LENT - 11 am
Said Eucharist in the Chapel
Followed by soup and bread in the Parish Hall
March 27
April 3
April 10
Announcements
Volunteers Needed
Flower Guild
The Flower Guild could use two new members to partner with
Betty Arzt (2nd Sunday) and Janet Barber (4th Sunday). Please contact Helen Lightcap if you are interested: [email protected].
Fellowship Hour
Have you ever thought how our Fellowship Hour traces its roots all the way back to Jesus? Almost all churches offer snacks and social time after Sunday services, just as Jesus and His Apostles often received invitations to someone's home to rest and eat after a day of preaching and miracles. It's an amazing tradition and ministry.
Fellowship Hour needs your help. In recent years, it has become harder to find hosts. Folks like to gather, but few wish to serve. The host's job is to bring snacks, set them out along with coffee and tea supplies prior to 10:15 AM, and then clean up the space after Fellowship Hour time winds down. It is important to note that the snacks can be as simple as you like. While some hosts like to bake sweets and treats, simple store-bought cookies and grapes work wonderfully too. Remember the story of the Loaves and Fishes? A few plain loaves of bread and small fishes served a crowd, and all were satisfied. This is what Fellowship Hour is all about! Please see Ruth Ward or Father David if you can offer your time and talents for this special hospitality.
Ushers
The Usher Team could use two new members to round out the schedule. Please contact Sharon Parry if you are interested: [email protected].
Church Cleaners
We are looking for volunteers who will assume responsibility for maintaining those areas of the building not covered under our contract with our bi-monthly cleaning service; i.e. dusting the pews, window sills and parish hall counters, vacuuming the children's room, refreshing the kitchen and restrooms. If you would like to participate, please see Father David or Ruth Ward or call the church office at 610-544-8113.
Thank You
Redeemer Family for your prayers, kindness and concern following the recent unexpected death of my son, Drew. I am so grateful for your caring and compassionate support. Maria Macfarlan
Affordable one-bedroom apartment/studio needed for family member. Please see Gary Rew or call 509-388-5829.
Fellowship Hour Hosts, Ushers and Flower Guild Volunteers Needed
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, Emma, Erin W, Isaac, Jim, Kevin, Mathew, Ruth, Ry, Joe Atkinson, Baughan Family, Father David Beresford,
Chris Briggs, Betty Brown, Marlaine Brown, Steve Farrell,
Joyce Flynn, David Kaminsky, Anna Kato, Emily Knox,
Martin Knox, Jean Latch, Barbara Post, Peter Rosado,
Carol Shillingford, Gerry Temple, Susan Wilson Tull
and those we hold in our hearts.
Please pray for the departed,
especially Eleanor Baughan, Jan Briggs and Amy Kaminsky.
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 March 24th
Serving this Sunday at 8 am: Linda Wren
Serving this Sunday at 10:15 am:
Acolytes - Elaine McDade
Altar Guild - Sharon Appelbaum, Giovanna Forte, Sharon Parry
Counters - Kurt Danenhower, Patricia Flores-Brown
Flower Guild - Janet Barber
Intercessor - TBD
Readers - TBD
Shepherds - Bertie Sproul, Bruce Fillipo
Ushers - Sharon Parry, Dylan Godby
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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 February 2019, St. Mary's volunteers contributed 300 hours, provided 7343 meals to 489 people and distributed 16,000 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
Wow! It's March already! Time for wearing of the green, preparing for Easter and thinking about the coming of Spring. Your Thrift Shop is ready to fill all your needs; so come on down and find
some goodies.
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 earnings for February were $1,567.
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 '19 - Senior Warden
Lee Lucas '20 - Junior Warden
Keith Brown '19 - Accounting Warden
Helen Lightcap '20 - Clerk of Vestry
Sharon Appelbaum '21
Ginny Doyle '19
Jim Lambert '21
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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