Vestry Retreat

Saturday, November 9, 2024

On Saturday, November 9th, we will hold our Vestry retreat. This day is designed for spiritual team building, fellowship, and reflection. In the afternoon, Canon Joan Mason will lead us in a 12-16 month review session. We look forward to a meaningful day together.



If you are a vestry member and need the retreat materials, please email the office or Fr. Civale.

Nominations

Are you interested in pursuing a position of service and leadership in our parish?

Please prayerfully consider this opportunity and contact any member of the nominating committee: Sarah Cranston, Frank Gwalthney, Susan Novalsky and Cheryl Rheiner.

Child Bishop

Children in grades four through seven will have a period of time, from November 3, 2024, to November 17, 2024, to submit their name to Mrs. Scales to be entered as Child Bishop. On Sunday, November 24, 2024, this year’s Child Bishop, Annabella Scales, will draw the name for the 2025 Child Bishop. For more information and details, please see Mrs. Scales.

Samaritan's Purse Collection

National Collection Week for Samaritan’s Purse is November 18-25, 2024. If you have packed your shoeboxes, please bring them to church and place them by the food bank donation area. Sunday, November 24, will be the final Sunday to drop off your filled shoebox.

Through Operation Christmas Child, Samaritan’s Purse sends gift-filled shoeboxes to children in need worldwide, sharing the love and Gospel of Jesus Christ.

241st Annual Diocesan Convention

The 241st annual convention of the Diocese of New Jersey will be held on November 23, 2024, at 9:00 am, both online and in person at Trinity Cathedral in Trenton. Registration opens at 7:30 am.



Attendees will be able to take part online or attend in-person. The site for in-person attendance will be Trinity Cathedral in Trenton. We will accommodate seating for voting members first. Plans are subject to change based on Covid-19 guidelines and community impact.

Adopt - a - Project

Buildings and Grounds has a display of projects available for adoption in the upstairs of the Parish Hall. Thank you to everyone who has already adopted a project. There are more projects available soon.

ECW - Episcopal Church Women

All women who attend Christ Church are considered members of the ECW. Since 1871, the National Episcopal Church Women, ECW, have championed women’s rights and the Christian foundation of God and family. They are a ministry of the Episcopal Church and celebrate that Episcopalians believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Our Next meeting is Wednesday, November 20 at 7:00 pm.

Brotherhood of St. Andrew

Join The Brotherhood of St. Andrew for prayer, study, and service. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is an international ministry of men within the Anglican Communion with the commission of spreading Christ’s kingdom among men and youth. The Mission of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew has been bringing men and youth to Jesus Christ since its founding in 1883. The Brotherhood in fulfilling its mission does so by following the three key disciplines of prayer, study, and service. The next meeting is Thursday, November 21 at 7:00 pm. Please plan on attending the 6:30 pm Mid-week Mass before the meeting.

Greater Woodbury Cooperative Ministries

Please remember to bring in an item for the foodbank to help fill their shelves on Sunday mornings and anytime you attend Mass. The main pantry at Colonial Manor has re-opened and is accepting donations.

Immediate Needs: Cold Cereal, Mac & Cheese, Peanut Butter, Grape Jelly, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Hearty Soups

Always Needed: Toilet Paper, Canned Tuna, Canned Fruits and Vegetables, Pancake Mix (complete), Syrup, Tea Bags, Coffee, Laundry Detergent (liquid), Shampoo, Body Wash, Soap, Toothpaste and Brushes, Deodorant, Mouth Wash, Shaving Cream, Razors

If you are available to help deliver, please contact Darcie Sanchez at darciecsanchez@gmail.com or 856-906-8800.

 For more information about the GWCM visit gwcm.org