Community Carol Sing
Tuesday, December 18
Lessons & Carols
Sunday, December 23
Downtown Houses of Worship
Holiday Open House
Thursday, December 27
Christ Travelers Trip to Mobile
Wednesday, January 23
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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW...
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CHRISTMAS SERVICE SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve ~ Monday, December 24
4:00 PM
Christmas Pageant & Eucharist for Children & Families
Music from the Canterbury Choir ~ Nursery care available
6:00 PM
Holy Eucharist ~
Nursery care available
10:00 PM
Christmas Prelude Music with the Parish Choir & The Perdido Brass
10:30 PM
The Midnight Mass of Christmas
Christmas Day ~ Tuesday, December 25
10:30 AM
Holy Eucharist with carols & organ music
The Parish Office will be closed
Monday, December 24 through Tuesday, January 1.
**Please note there will not be a noon service on Wednesday, December 26;
however, the Azalea Trace service at 4 PM that day
will take place as scheduled.
**Please note there will not be a Parish Breakfast
on Sunday, December 23 or Sunday, December 30;
also, there will be no Christian Education on Sunday, December 30.
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A FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS & CAROLS
Sunday, December 23 ~ 5:00 PM
The service known as the Christmas Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is a tradition followed by Anglican and other Christian churches worldwide. Many churches began conducting this service following the Anglican ceremony established at Kings College, Cambridge in 1918. In this service, the community hears and receives the story of “God with us” through nine passages of scripture along with carols and anthems of Christmas. The Parish Choir leads the musical portions of the service and readers are selected from our congregation.
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CALLING ALL CHILDREN…
the Children’s Christmas Pageant needs YOU!
Date: Christmas Eve ~ Monday, December 24
Time: REHEARSAL will be at 2:30 PM in the sanctuary;
the PAGEANT will take place
during the 4:00 PM Children’s Christmas Eve Service
A sign-up sheet for child participants and adult volunteers will be available outside of the breezeway doors every Sunday following the 10:30 service or email Jen Leahey at
jen@christ-church.net
. Please join us in this special Christmas tradition!
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ADVENT BOOKMARKS
As a spiritual discipline this Advent, Christ Church will be reading 1 & 2 Thessalonians and 2 Peter. We are providing bookmarks with the readings split between the days of Advent.
Bookmarks are available on the information table in the Parish Office and on our
website
.
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ANGEL TREE GIFTS DUE BY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12th!
All gifts must be brought in unwrapped on or before Wednesday, December 12 at 3:00 PM.
Too busy or prefer not to shop? No problem!
Donations are greatly appreciated via a check made out to Christ Church, clearly marked for the Angel Tree. We also need volunteers to help with the Angel Tree. Please see the sign up for more information at:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094FAEAC2BA4FF2-ange
l
.
Please contact the Rev. Katie Gillett with any questions
(
kathryn@christ-church.net
or 850-432-5115).
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CHRISTMAS FLOWER DEDICATIONS
The beautiful poinsettias and live greenery that adorn our altar, chancel rail and chapel are a special part of the celebration of Christmas at Christ Church. 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 Christmas bulletin. Red Flower Dedication forms are available on the table outside the Parish Office and should be returned to Kelly Heindl
no later than Friday, December 14.
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CALLING ALL CANTERBURY CHOIR ALUMNI
One of the fun traditions of the Canterbury Choir is having the choir’s alumni join the current members to sing at the 4:00 Christmas Eve service. If you have ever sung in the children’s choir at Christ Church then you are invited to sing with us. The choir will assemble on Sunday, December 24 at 3:30 PM in the Parish Hall. Please let us know of your interest by sending an e-mail to:
CanterburyChoir@christ-church.net
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WATERFRONT MISSION PANTRY COLLECTION
During the month of December, Christ Church is participating in a Pensacola High School IB service project to support Waterfront Mission. We will be accepting canned foods and other non-perishable food donations to stock the Waterfront Mission pantry. These items will be used daily in fresh-cooked meals for the Waterfront Mission’s homeless outreach program.
Items should be delivered to the collection box located outside the youth minister's office.
Please contact the Rev. Katie Gillett with any questions (
kathryn@christ-church.net
or 850-432-5115).
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BRIDGING THE GAP
NEEDS COATS & GLOVES
With the colder weather, people in dire need in our community need coats & gloves (especially men's coats of sizes larger or bigger). Please drop off coats and gloves to the foyer of the Parish Hall to be handed out by Bridging the Gap, coordinated by Dawn and Carol Cooper.
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CIRCLE OF CARE MEETING
Wednesday, December 12 ~ 2:00 PM ~ Parlor
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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY & KNITTING 101
Thursday, December 13 ~ 9:30 AM ~ Parlor
Newcomers always welcome; instructions provided for those who wish to learn!
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BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW
Saturday, December 15 ~ 8:00 AM
at Azalea Trace
David Leahey & The Parish Choir present
"Christmas Music"
Meeting at 8 AM ~ Breakfast at 8:30 AM
Music beginning at 9:15 AM
All Azalea Trace residents invited along with all parishioners!
PLEASE sign up for 8:30 breakfast reservations
via the Brotherhood link
on the Christ Church website,
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NEEDLEPOINT GROUP ~ Tuesday, December 18 ~ 10:30 AM
We will meet upstairs in the Christian Education Building.
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PILGRIMAGE TO EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE'S
LEGACY MUSEUM & NATIONAL MEMORIAL FOR PEACE & JUSTICE
IN MONTGOMERY, AL
Saturday, December 29 ~ 7:00 AM
For tickets or more information, click
here
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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
STARTING IN JANUARY
Beginning in late January of 2019, Christ Church will offer a Grief Support Group for our adult parishioners. All of us, at sometime in our lives, will live in the shadow of loss, and experience the pain, exhaustion and loneliness that accompany loss. Loss is universal and does not discriminate. Everyone grieves differently, but it is very important to know you are not alone! We plan to meet twice each month on a Tuesday afternoon. More information will be published soon – as our plans come together.
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HOLY BAPTISM AT CHRIST CHURCH
Upcoming Dates for the Sacrament of New Birth
January 13, 2019 — The Baptism of Our Lord
Please contact Kelly Heindl at the Parish Office,
christchurchpns@aol.com
, to make preparations.
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ICON WRITING RETREAT
January 14 -18 ~ St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church
Writing icons is an ancient contemplative, spiritual practice dating back to the Early Christian church. Join this long line of iconographers in creating an icon in the traditional Byzantine style in a week-long workshop led by experienced teacher and iconographer Teresa Harrison. Each day begins with a Eucharist service in the Episcopal tradition and includes intentional silence, listening to Gregorian chant, noon day prayer, group reflection and teachings on the history of icons and the practice of praying with icons. This time set apart is joyful, most often transformative and challenging, open to all faiths and to those with or without art experience. The cost of the workshop is $430, which includes instruction, all materials, and lunch each day. Hours: 8:30 AM-4:00 PM each day. Class size is limited. For more information and registration, contact: Teresa Harrison 619-206-8116 or
tshart2@gmail.com
;
or Dianne Blair 850-377-4167 or
adblair52@gmail.com
.
For more information about Iconography and Teresa, go to her website at www.teresaharrison.com.
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NEXT HANDBELL CLASS
BEGINNING JANUARY 19
Inspired by Christmas music? Want to learn something new or strengthen current skills? The next Beginning Handbell class will begin on Saturday, January 19 at 9:00 AM. Ringers meet in the library/bell room directly above the choir room. No commitment — just come and try. Music reading a plus, but not a necessity. The class is open to all ages, and to anyone from the church or from the community at large. There is no charge for the class, and all materials will be supplied. Call Danny Lyons for more info, 850-291-7131.
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CHRIST CHURCH TRAVELERS — TOUR OF MOBILE
Wednesday, January 23 ~ 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
We will have a delightful day exploring the Bay City's history with a riding tour of the downtown historic districts and visits to our diocesan cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral, and Mobile Carnival Museum. The church was established in 1823 and built in 1840. It is Greek Revival architecture and became the cathedral in 2005. The riding tour will include the historic districts of downtown. The Carnival Museum showcases over 300 years of rich history and traditions in Mobile, the birthplace of Mardi Gras. We will have lunch at Dauphins located on the 34th
foor of the Trustmark Building with beautiful panoramic views of the city. The bus will depart at 8:30 AM and return by 5 PM and will park on Belmont St. by the entrance to the parking lot. The cost is $78 per person with a required minimum of 30 people and includes transportation, lunch, admission fees, riding tour and tip for the driver. Please make checks payable to Christ Church and send to Lucy Rentz, 4795 Velasquez, Pensacola 32504. Sign up at “Information Station” at Breakfast or Coffee Hour on Sunday. For additional information please contact Lucy at 432-6366 or
lucyrentz@cox.net
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EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY NEWS
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EYC PROGRESSIVE DINNER
Sunday, December 16 ~ 4:00-7:00 PM
On behalf of the CCP EYC and Fr. Michael, Jr. & Sr. High youth are invited to an evening of friendship, fellowship & holy fun! We will start at the Speck's home for appetizers, then head to the Sherman's home for dinner, and finish with dessert & cocoa with a fun gift exchange at the Stevenson's. Please remember to bring canned goods for Manna (for the Waterfront CAST project), a gift for the Gift Exchange ($8), and wear a Christmas sweater or shirt! We will be walking from house to house so wear closed-toe shoes and pay attention to the weather. We will travel together and are excited about this fun holy night!
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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
Themes of Advent — Join Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie for a series during the weeks of Advent that looks at the Advent season, the themes found in liturgy, practices, and Scripture, and its importance for our Christian life.
This class is held in the Parish Hall.
Lectionary Class — Dick Hooper leads a class that uses “Living the Good News” which looks at the readings used in church that Sunday. It is green or “ordinary” time in the church calendar, but the class will again discover that the parables are as fresh today as they were 2000 years ago. Come and see!
This class is held in the Parlor.
Sunday Adult Education Round Table —
Advent is a time when Christians think about God’s dream for the creation and what needs to happen in order for that dream to become reality. The gospels tell us that the birth of the Christ begins the process toward fulfillment of God’s dream. How do we tell the story of the one we call the Messiah? That is the subject of the first chapter in Marcus Borg’s book
Jesus: Uncovering the Life, Teachings, and Relevance of a Religious Revolutionary
(pages 3-26). This week our class will be considering the different ways Christians have told the story of Jesus. Anyone is welcome to join the discussion even if it has not been possible to read the book. For more information contact David Starling by text or call (850) 712-0977 or email
dastarlingk@cox.net
.
This class meets upstairs in Rm. 32 of the Christian Education Building.
Led by David Starling.
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
III Advent
December 16, 2018
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ACOLYTES: 8:00 - J.O. Zachow, Derek Nelson, John Phillips III
10:30 - Jack Allebach, Merrill Dickerson, Mallory Dickerson,
Ben Heindl, Emma Klahorst, Reid Klahorst, Ella Major,
Elizabeth Owens, Cortney Sherman, Davis Sherman
CHALICE BEARERS: 8:00 - Tres Phillips, Ben Townes
10:30 - Pam Carr, Craig Dosher, Bob Yearty, Dick Grayson
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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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ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIALS
Each week our worship service is enhanced with beautiful fresh flowers. After the Sunday services, the altar flower arrangements are reworked into smaller arrangements. These arrangements are delivered to members of our parish family that are unable to attend a Sunday service. The altar flowers are a memorial, a thanksgiving for an anniversary, a birthday, a new birth, or a thanksgiving for God's blessings. The donation is listed in the weekly bulletin. Forms to participate in this ministry are available on the information table in the Parish Office.
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TRANSITIONS
The sympathy of the parish is extended to the family of
Hazel Bates Evers who died on 3 December, 2018.
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