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The Third Sunday in Advent
December 15, 2024
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Sunday, December 15, 2024
8 am
Server & Chalice: Bernie Lasoski
Lector: Maureen Carrigan
Usher: Mark Hendericks
10 am
Master of Ceremonies: Ed Ferrell
Thurifer & Boat: Pauly Mass
Crucifer: Miguel Sanchez
1st Server: Maya Sanchez
2nd Server: Joey Lyden
Torches: Daphne Rhodes and Cece Lyden
Acolyte Master: Robertta Shomo
Chalice Bearers: Ed Ferrell & Jim Bathurst
Lector I & Intercessor: Tori Wishnick
Lector II: Jean Lucas
Ushers: Mark Novalsky & Dennis Sims
Vestry Lock Up: Sherm Yeiter
Note writer: Gwen Simpson
Food Bank: Ed Ferrell
Vestry Counters: Team 4: Gwen Simpson, Sherm Yeiter, Doreen Mills
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Friday, December 20, 2024 - Lessons & Carols
6:30 pm
Crucifer: Chris Cranston
Torches: Riley Shomo & Scott Cranston
Ushers: Steve Shomo & Tom Phrampus
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Sunday, December 22, 2024
8 am
Server & Chalice: Rob Johnson
Lector: Frank Gwalthney
Usher: Fran Fulgham
10 am
Master of Ceremonies: Rob Johnson
Thurifer & Boat: Chris Cranston
Crucifer: Brandon Gorman
1st Server: Annabella Scales
2nd Server: Scott Cranston
Torches: Joey Scales & Rebecca Piskun
Acolyte Master: Emily Piskun
Chalice Bearers: Rob Johnson & Doreen Mills
Lector I & Intercessor: Sarah Cranston
Lector II: Robin Atkins
Ushers: Herb Seay & Charles Lewis, Jr.
Vestry Lock Up: Tom Phrampus
Note writer: Marilyn McGeoch
Food Bank: Sue Velasquez
Vestry Counters: Team 4 - Mark Novalsky, Tori Wishnick, Tom Phrampus
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Liturgical Schedule this Week | |
Evening Prayer
Friday, December 13, 2024, 5:30 pm
Lucy of Syracuse
During the evening prayer, there are some readings from the Bible, including Psalms, and prayers are said for the Church, the World, and ourselves. There is no music or sermon at this service.
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The Third Sunday in Advent
Sunday, December 15, 2024
8:00 am Mass
10:00 am Mass
These are the principle Masses of the week, encompassing both the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Table. A Liturgy of the Saints will be included to call to mind and give thanks for specific saints, historical and modern.
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Mass with the Sacrament of Healing
Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 10:00 am
Feria
During the Mass with the Sacrament of Healing, we read the names of those on our prayer list, offering a special moment of prayer. You are also invited to receive anointing for healing and partake in Communion. Everyone is warmly welcome to join us.
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Mid-Week Mass
Thursday, December 19, 2024, 6:30 pm
Feria
Experience our mid-week worship—a brief and informal service designed to recharge your spirit. Join us for a refreshing and uplifting moment in your week..
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Lessons & Carols
Friday, December 20, 2024, 6:30 pm
Feria
An Advent tradition, this service includes familiar Advent hymns with seven Biblical readings. Christ Church hosts it, but other local and Episcopal Churches will be joining our choir and as readers.
This a great service to bring friends to and spread the joy of the season.
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The Sacrament of Penance
The Sacrament of Penance (Confession) and spiritual counsel are always available by appointment. Please don't hesitate to reach out to Fr. Civale.
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Readings for the Fourth Sunday in Advent - December 22, 2024
The First Reading: Micah 5:2-4
Psalm 80:1-7
The Second Reading: Hebrews 10:5-10
The Gospel: Luke 1:39-49
*Please note Christ Church uses the RSV Bible translation.
Bible Gateway online Bible.
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Saturday, December 14 - 10:00 am Lesson & Carols Choir Rehearsal
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Thursday, December 19 - 7:00 pm Brotherhood of St. Andrew
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Youth Group
On Sunday, December 22, the Youth Group will be visiting parishioners after church. Youth from 6th to 12th grades, please plan to stay after the service as we will be doing the following:
* 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Prep session and lunch
* 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Parishioner visits (in small groups)
* 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM: Debrief and reflection
We’re excited for this opportunity to connect with our church community! Please come prepared and ready to participate.
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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.
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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, January 15 at 7:00 pm.
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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, December 19 at 7:00 pm. Please plan on attending the 6:30 pm Mid-week Mass before the meeting.
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Greater Woodbury Cooperative Ministries
Thank you for all your dedication to this ministry. Bringing one food item to church is a simple but powerful way to help our community. Between the main pantry and Colonial Manor, GWCM served 869 families (3,241 people) in September and 1,105 families (4,153 people) in October. This averages to 218 families per week.
Urgent Need: canned vegetables and peanut butter and jelly.
Ongoing Need: Cereal, pasta and sauce, pancake mix and syrup, hearty soups.
Christmas
This year the pantry will be giving each family a hygiene bag for Christmas. Christ Church has volunteered to turn in 50 bags. We can do it!
Each bag will gallon ziplock that includes: soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, shampoo, disposable razors, and dental floss. (No mouthwash please). These items are easily purchased at a dollar store. We are hoping each Christ Church family will be able to contribute a bag or two. If your children need service hours, this is a great project for them to work on, we can give them a service hours receipt. The last Sunday to collect the hygiene bags is December 15th.
If you have any questions, please contact Darcie Sanchez (856) 906-8800.
Information about monetary donations and events can be found at GWCM.org.
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Support Peace in the World | |
Responding to Israeli - Hamas War
Episcopal Relief & Development continues to partner with Al Ahli Hospital, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, to provide emergency medical support in the Gaza Strip in response to the Israel-Hamas war. Support of the Episcopal Relief & Development Middle East Fund will help to address immediate and long-term needs created by the Israel-Hamas war through locally-led partnerships.
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Episcopal Relief & Development Partners with The Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe to Aid Ukrainian Refugees
Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe to help local congregations throughout Europe provide assistance to Ukrainian refugees. Please continue to pray for all those impacted by the violence. Donations to Episcopal Relief & Development’s Ukraine Crisis Response fund will help meet critical needs created by this crisis.
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Episcopal Relief and Development Sudan
Episcopal Relief & Development partners with the South Sudanese Development and Relief Agency (SSUDRA), the relief and development arm of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan, to address ongoing issues in South Sudan and to strengthen SSUDRA’s operations. Donate Now.
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Parish Office Business Hours
Monday: 9 am - 1 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 3 pm
Wednesday:9 am - 12 pm (noon)
Thursday: by appointment
Friday: 9 am - 3 pm
Saturday: by appointment
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