Weekly news & announcements
October 14, 2021
Collect for the Day
Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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Digital Verger: Annie Russell
Ushers: Tedi Eaton & Duncan Allen
Lector/Intercessor: Abby Carr
Altar Guild: Nancy Stern, Debby Rempis, and Tedi Eaton
Coffee Hour: Duncan Allen and Mike Niden
October 17, 2021:
The Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
8:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I (Chapel)

10 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II
(Main Sanctuary, Facebook, and our website)

11:15 a.m. Hybrid Coffee Hour (UPH and Zoom)
Directions for New End to 10 a.m. Worship Service
The Crucifer leads the Celebrant down the center aisle as the postlude begins. The choir remains in place to listen to the postlude until our worship concludes and the celebrant gives the dismissal. The congregation is invited to do the same.
125th Anniversary Memorial Organ Dedication: Next, Sunday October 24 at 10 a.m.
Save the date! Next Sunday, October 24, we will dedicate our 125th Anniversary Memorial organ in our 10 a.m. worship. This was the celebration we had intended to have last fall!
 
We have not missed a Sunday of worship since October 28, 1894. Thanks to all who gave generously to make this new organ a reality, and to God unto whom we make a joyful noise.
Please note there will only be one service at 10 a.m. that Sunday. We will not have the 8:15 a.m. service.
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Memorial Service This Saturday, October 16
Elizabeth Brooks Dennett - this Saturday, October 16 at 11 a.m. in the Main Sanctuary or live streamed on our Facebook and website).
COMING SOON:
OUR GIVING CAMPAIGN FOR 2021-A Future with Hope and Joy
Stay tuned....
Hand Warmer Drive Starts This Sunday
Christ Church is raising funds for hand warmers for the homeless community we serve at the MANNA Program at the Cathedral in Boston. A little money goes a long way. Make checks out to Christ Church note MANNA Hand Warmer Drive on the memo line, then send to 1132 Highland Ave. If you prefer to donate cash, please bring to the office in envelope marked MANNA Hand Warmer Drive. Thank you!
Cathedral Hosts a Celebration of Gratitude
This Saturday, October 16, The Cathedral Church of St. Paul is hosting an event to thank all who support MANNA and St. Stephen's Youth Programs. Learn more here or by clicking on the image.
Music Notes for This Sunday's Offertory Anthem
This week's offertory anthem is Love Bad Me Welcome. Read the lyrics and some notes about this piece by our Pam Goody, our Director of Music on the prayers and readings for the Sunday (scroll to page 3).
Storytime Crafts Moves In!
This organization promoting literacy and kindness has moved in downstairs. Learn more here and bring your gently used children’s books to the box in the Upper Parish Hall. Click on the image to enlarge it.
Bud and Ruthann Have Moved
In order to get the care they need and to be closer to their son Matt, Bud and Ruthann have moved. They both love to hear from former parishioners. Please don’t hesitate to drop them a line at the address on the image (click on image to enlarge it).
Join Choir! Email Pam to learn more.
The phrase we need you in cut out magazine letters pinned to a cork notice board
Coffee Hour Hosts Needed! Email Debby to host a coffee hour.
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Beyond the Parish
Morning Prayer by Conference Call
Join people from around the diocese to start the day in prayer. Nick has been taking a turn to lead this group since we began to pray together at the beginning of the pandemic. Join Nick when he leads the prayer on Thursday, October 28. Click on the image to learn more.
Your faithful giving supports our mission and serves Christ in all persons, loving our neighbors as ourselves. Give online.
Help Support our neighbors and community during the pandemic
Health and Safety Resources
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 9am - 2pm

The office closed for meetings Mondays 10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.

The office is closed on all state and federal holidays.
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If you or someone in your family is in the hospital or in need of pastoral care, please call the church office so that our clergy or the Pastoral Response Ministry team may be notified and tend to the need.
The office number is (781) 444-1469, and you can reach Nick at ext. 113.
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