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Update on Rev. Joanna!
Rev. Joanna's surgery went well and she is recovering quietly at home with physical therapy several times a week. She sends her gratitude for your prayers and to those who have sent cards and well wishes.
Please continue to keep Rev. Joanna and Inori in your prayers.

February 20, 2020 | Calendar of Events: February 23-29, 2020
This Week
The Last Sunday after the Epiphany
Sunday
8:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Word and Communion, Rite I, Sanctuary
9:15 a.m. Adult Forum, Ross Room
9:30 a.m. Church School
10:30 a.m. Liturgy of the Word and Communion, Sanctuary
Noon Coffee Hour, Nicholas Room
Noon Building our Future Task Force, Chapel
2:00 p.m. Parker Home Service
Tuesday
6:00 p.m. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, Auditorium
7:30 p.m. Tuesdayers Book Group, Chapel

Ash Wednesday
7:15 a.m. Ashes to go, New Brunswick Train Station
Noon Imposition of Ashes & Holy Eucharist, Sanctuary
7:30 p.m. Joint Ash Wednesday Service, Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Thursday
7:30 p.m. Chamber Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room
Friday
9:00 a.m. Food Pantry Distribution
Saturday
10:00 a.m. Joyful Noise Choir Rehearsal
10:30 a.m. Food Pantry Distribution
Building our Future
  Jim Nichols

As the Rector announced at the Annual Parish Meeting, I have been asked to lead a task force to consider how the Christ Church properties can best support our mission in the coming years, called “Building Our Future”.
 
Task Force members will approach this question is two ways. 
 
One approach is to better understand the buildings themselves and what they cost to operate, maintain and improve. This will involve assembling the available existing information that will help the vestry and the entire parish to better understand these issues and make wise decisions.
 
The second is to quantify the facilities needs of the parish to support our mission and programs. We will also consider other possible uses and users for our buildings, both now and in the future, based on the accomplishments of Artie Phills in this area. 
Finally, in evaluating these two kinds of information, we hope to identify and evaluate options for the parish to consider and to develop a strategy for realizing them, including securing outside funding or partners.
 
We expect to meet monthly starting Feb 23 , after the 10:30 Service, between now and June 2020, in the hope of at least defining the task and reporting to the vestry and the parish at large.  There may be homework assignments. We invite anyone who is interested to join us on 2/23 in the Children’s Chapel to learn more.
Ring in Easter!
The music program is forming a group to play handbells at the 10:30 Easter service on April 12. Everyone is welcome to join the Easter handbell choir. No experience is needed. You do not need to know how to read music. The handbell choir will rehearse on the dates listed below, and we ask that you do your best to attend each rehearsal. No commitment required beyond Easter. Try it out and see if you enjoy it! Rehearsals will take place in the organ loft.
March 4 - 7-8:30
March 11 - 7-8:30
March 18 - 7-8:30
March 25 - 7-8:30
April 1 - 7-8:30
April 8 - 7-8:30
April 12 (Easter) arrival 9:00 for set-up; 9:30 rehearse with choir/orchestra
To register, or for further information, please contact Stephanie Cronenberg at 
sscronen@hotmail.com or John Sheridan at music@christchurchnewbrunswick.org.
In the month of January the food pantry served
· 137 families (368 persons)
· 165 were under age 18
· 61 were seniors
· 81 of these families reported at least one working adult
· 54 of these families received TANF or Food Stamps
 
Our monthly delivery will arrive this Tuesday, February 11th at 8:30 a.m. Volunteers are always welcome and needed!
Women of the Woods 2020 Spring Retreat
Saturday, April 25, 2020 — 10:00am to 3:00pm
 
THE HEART:
WELLSPRING OF LIFE

The house Next Door & Labyrinth
Prince of Peace Lugheran Church
177 Princeton-Hightstown Rd.
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
 
"God's love has been poured into our hearts
through the Holy Spirit." Romans 5:5
Symbol of love and source of life, our hearts beat to the
various rhythms of our days. Together we will practice ways to care for this life-giving gift, integrating body, mind, and spirit through movement, prayer, labyrinth, and conversation.
Presenters: Kelly Kenny, yoga and fitness instructor
Laurie Matarazzo and Dale Selover, retreat leaders
www.crossroadsretreat.com
“THE WAY TO TRUE LIFE”
Adult Forum Series on the Gospel of John 

We all long for a full, rich, satisfying life. How can we quench our thirst for something deeper, more lasting, more meaningful? Join us for a fresh look at Jesus as revealed to us through the Gospel of John. Here is the opportunity to establish—or renew—your faith in the One who offers true meaning, true belonging and true life. This series is inspired by the church-wide Good Book Club’s invitation to read the Gospel of John during Epiphany ( goodbookclub.org ). Please join us for the sessions below in the Ross Room, 9:15-10:15 am. 
February 23 : chapter 17, “Jesus Prays for Us”
The Pancakes are Coming! The Pancakes are Coming!  (So is the bacon!)
 
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 6:00-8:00 pm
 
Join us in the Auditorium for a delicious pancake buffet and toppings bar. And, of course, bacon.
The cost is $5.00 per person. All proceeds will support Laundry Love.
 
For information, please contact Sheila Cooper at 732-821-6333 or
Thank you to all those who helped freshen up our acolyte robes! We’re in great shape for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter!
Please let me know by the end of the month the number of robes you “loved” so I can make the contribution to Laundry Love.
Thanks, Deacon Pete
Join us for a seven-week series on faith! Each session, presented by leading theologians in their own voices, will be on a different topic and will include lots of rich discussion and opportunities for reflection. Come, and let us continue to grow together!

Session Date
Topic and Presenter
Session 1: March 1
God: Faith Is a Quest (Brian McLaren)
 
Session 2: March 8
Religion: Spirituality Is Not Enough (Lillian Daniel)
 
Session 3: March 15
Jesus: The Revolution of Love (Mark Scandrette)
 
Session 4: March 22
Salvation: Abundant Life Now (Shane Hipps)
 
Session 5: March 29
Cross: Where God Is (Nadia Bolz-Weber)
 
Session 6: April 5
Bible: A Book Like No Other (Lauren Winner)
 
Session 7: *April 19*
Church: An Imperfect Family (Bruce Reyes-Chow)
Mark your calendar!

Celebrating Absalom Jones
Trinity Cathedral, Sunday, February 16, 2020
3:00 p.m.

The Pancakes are Coming! 
The Pancakes are Coming!  (So is the bacon!)
 
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 6:00-8:00 pm
 
Join us in the Auditorium for a delicious pancake buffet and toppings bar. And, of course, bacon.
The cost is $5.00 per person. All proceeds will support Laundry Love.
 
For information, please contact Sheila Cooper at 732-821-6333 or
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, February 26th
· Ashes-to-go at the New Brunswick Train Station beginning at 7:15 a.m.
· Ash Wednesday Service at noon in the sanctuary
· Combined Ash Wednesday Service at 7:30pm, Emmanuel Lutheran Church (3 Kirkpatrick St, New Brunswick) with Rev. Scott Russel preaching
IMPORTANT!
Groups that meet regularly MUST contact the parish office to request parking vouchers.  Sunday ushers are not permitted to provide vouchers for weekdays. Please don’t put your ushers in the awkward position of having to refuse your request.
Topics on the Minds of the Vestry
(from the February 8, 2020 meeting)
 
·  Recently elected members were introduced and welcomed
·  Members nominated and approved the election of John Ager as Treasurer and Mark McMahon as Clerk.
·  Funding of the air conditioning project was assigned to the appropriate committees for discussion.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
An evening of Gospel Choirs at Rutgers

Caribbean Night at Christ Church, South Amboy
Saturday, March 21, 2020
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Readings for the next 3 weeks
(click on the date to view full text)  




Attention: Ministers of the Liturgy
PLEASE REVIEW
The February schedule has been updated. The information currently available can be found here.
The March schedule is incomplete. The available information can be found here.

Please notify  Terry Ann Schwarz by noon on Wednesdays when you make a substitution in the Sunday schedule. If you would like to become a volunteer for one of the many roles available at each service, please contact Reverend Joanna   rector@christchurchnewbrunswick.org.
Our Usual Info
  Pastoral Care
 
If you are in crisis, having surgery, are in the hospital and are in need of pastoral counseling from a clergy person, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our clergy team:
 
            The Rev. Joanna Hollis -732.307.7244
            Archdeacon Pete Cornell -732.789.4484
            Deacon Cathy Brunson -732.778.7685
 
If you would like to schedule home communion, please contact Rev. Joanna and she will arrange for either herself, one of the other members of the clergy team or a Lay Eucharistic Visitor to bring communion to you.
 
If you would like to be reached out to by one of caring members of the Pastoral Care Team for friendly and prayerful visits or are ill and would like to request help with meals, please contact Deacon Pete Cornell , Chair of Pastoral Care, at 7732-789-4484.
 
Please do not hesitate to contact either Rev. Joanna or Deacon Pete if you know of someone who is in need of care or counseling.

FAQ
DIRECTIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON ANY PAGE OF OUR WEB SITE .
 
FREE PARKING VOUCHERS are available for the Lower Church Street parking deck next to the church grounds. Please see an usher for a voucher and an instruction sheet. Tip: For easy exit from the Church Street Deck, please use the voucher at the right-hand exit gate. 
 
THERE IS A LIVE FEED of the sanctuary in the Nursery (located near the Parish Offices) for those parents or guardians who might choose to take their children there during services.
 
IF YOU NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH for an upcoming worship service or other church activity, please call Terry Ann Schwarz, Business Operations Manager, at the Parish Office 732.545.6262 and let her know which service or other activity for which you would like a ride, as well as your pickup location.
 
WEEKLY PUBLICATION DEADLINES: Please keep in mind that information you would like included in our weekly publications must be submitted in a timely fashion.
For printed Parish Notes, the deadline is Wednesday at 11 a.m.; for the weekly
 e-mail, please submit by Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Thank you for your cooperation.  

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