CCN Weekly News: November 27, 2022

Weekly news & announcements

November 24, 2022

Thanksgiving Greeting and The Collect for This Sunday

Sunday, November 27, 2022 - First Sunday of Advent Collect

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Thank you to those serving this Sunday!

Lector: Debby Rempis

Intercessor: Duncan Allen

Digital Verger: Parker Fiset

Ushers: TBA

Altar Guild: Nancy Stern, Debby Rempis, and Tedi Eaton

Coffee Hour: Ginny Yeradi and Donna Vello on behalf of the Giving Tree

Looking to become more involved at Church or learn more about a specific ministry? View the list of Ministry Heads and contact information here.

"The Dawn of Chorus" - An Advent Devotional for CCN

God's marvelous creation of birds draws us into the expectation of Advent and Christmas. Here is the printable devotional with instructions for your printer; here's the sheet of ornaments. Advent starts this Sunday, November 27.

Red and White No Parking Sign with Double Bi-Directional Arrow Against Partly Cloudy Blue Sky

Parking on Rosemary Street

Please do not block, even partially, the driveways of our neighbors on Rosemary Street. We have plenty of parking across the street in the Library lot (which the Church owns). We want to be good neighbors to our neighbors. Thank you!

Advent Tree Lighting and Advent Wreath Making Next Sunday, December 4 at 4pm

We will welcome the Advent season with the lighting of our Advent Tree next Sunday, December 4 at 4pm.

This helps us prepare for the coming of the Light of the World at Christmas. Join us after in UPH to make your Advent Wreath.

**Bring something for the Giving Tree!

**Sing some carols!

**Have some cocoa!

**Make a Wreath!

Invite your neighbors!

Advent Calendar from the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem

Nick spent two weeks of his sabbatical here last summer. Here is an Advent Calendar from the Diocese that opens windows into the lives of our Christian siblings, who live where Jesus himself lived and ministered. It starts December 1. Give it a try!

Haiti Council is Selling Haitian Coffee, Chocolate, and Ornaments to Support the Haitian Music Program on Sunday, December 4

On Sunday, December 4, the Haiti Council is hosting coffee hour and selling the items below between 8:15am & 10am services and at coffee hour to the benefit of Haiti music program. ***CASH OR CHECK PREFFERED.***

You can buy:

*Yummy Haiti chocolate: Peppermint! Sea salt! Cranberry!

*Haitian Coffee, Regular and Decaf, ground

*Charming Haitian Christmas Ornaments

*Raffles for Haitian Craft

The Giving Tree 2022

This year, we continue our annual tradition of The Giving Tree, where we give gifts to the Shepherd House and Transition House. It is one of the ways we can love our neighbors, as Jesus teaches. The items we are collecting are listed below.

Please drop your donations at Donna's or Alyssa's houses in Needham by Sunday, December 11. Please email Donna or Alyssa to arrange drop off at their houses. If needed, items can be dropped at the Church office (email Ali to arrange drop off).

50 $25 Target Gift Cards
50 Women's Bags
Large reusable shopping bag filled with:
warm hat
mittens/gloves
scarf
toothbrush AND toothpaste,
shampoo
body lotion/hand cream
chapstick/lipgloss/lipstick
any additional items of your choice!
30 Children's Cozy Throw Blanket & $25 Target Gift Card
Feel free to add a book or other small item of your choice.
Please put them in holiday gift bag.

Parish Elections

The Election Committee is seeking candidates for the 2023 Vestry elections. See position descriptions and submit your nominees on our ballot.

If you are interested in serving or would like to know more please ask! Catch Ginny Yerardi at coffee hour or email her.

Welcome Our New Minister of Music: Mary Jodice

We are delighted to announce that we have hired a new Minister of Music. Mary Jodice begins January 1. Learn more about her here. I am grateful to the Interview Committee of section leaders Mark Anderson and Rachel Murray, as well as Choir member Duff Lingard, along with parishioners Rob Kubica (including daughters Paige and Lyla!) Lindsay Guerriere, and Kristin Aufferman for their advice and counsel. Welcome, Mary!

ONE MANNA Volunteer Needed for December 11

We need one volunteer to make baked goods for MANNA Monday Lunch Program on December 11. Sign up online here or email Joanna Starr or Barbara Hurley.

Mylar Blanket Fund - A Huge Thank You!

Thank you so much to the Many Angels who contributed to the MANNA Mylar Blanket Fund! Thanks to you we are able to send a large number of mylar hand warmers down to the Cathedral of St. Paul for the folks who need them in the increasingly cold weather. We will be coordinating with Rev. Jennifer to follow up with mylar blankets and other supplies that she needs for the MANNA Community going forward into the winter.

Beyond the Parish

HELP UKRAINIAN FAMILIES

Your immediate support will help Episcopal Relief & Development and other Anglican partners provide humanitarian assistance to people fleeing the violence in Ukraine. Donate here today.

STORYTIME CRAFTS HOLIDAY GIFT AND TOY DRIVES

Storytime Crafts, a tenant in one of old Expressions Spaces, is having a few holiday gift and toy drives. More details below and on Storytime Craft's website. Please click on the images to enlarge.

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.