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Sunday, December 29, 2024
8 am
Server & Chalice: Ed Ferrell
Lector: Frank Gwalthney
Usher: Mark Hendricks
10 am
Master of Ceremonies: Ed Ferrell
Thurifer & Boat: Brandon Gorman
Crucifer: Pauly Mass
1st Server: Riley Shomo
2nd Server: Annabella Scales
Torches: Joey Scales & Cece Lyden
Acolyte Master: Robertta Shomo
Chalice Bearers: Ed Ferrell & Doreen Mills
Lector I & Intercessor: Scott Carr
Lector II: Jim Bathurst
Ushers: Steve Shomo & Chris Cranston
Nursery: Kim Wright
Vestry Lock Up: Tara Mass
Note writer: Cheryl Rheiner
Food Bank: Sarah & Scott Cranston
Vestry Counters: Team 2- Tara Mass, David Hanson, Jim Bathurst
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Sunday, January 5, 2024
8 am
Server & Chalice: Jeff Wenzel
Lector: Helen Gwalthney
Usher: Fran Fulgham
10 am
Master of Ceremonies: Rob Johnson
Thurifer & Boat: Brandon Gorman
Crucifer: Scott Carr
1st Server: Annabella Scales
2nd Server: Rebecca Piskun
Torches: Joey Scales & Thomas Piskun
Acolyte Master: Emily Piskun
Chalice Bearers: Rob Johnson & Jim Bathurst
Lector I & Intercessor: Tori Wishnick
Lector II: Jennifer Lewis
Ushers: Mark Novalsky & Charles Lewis
Vestry Lock Up: Tom Phrampus
Note writer: Cheryl Rheiner
Food Bank: Carol & Doug Hill
Vestry Counters: Team 3:
Sarah Cranston, Charles Lewis, Sophie Seddon
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Evening Prayer
Friday, December 27, 2024, 5:30 pm
John the Evangelist
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The First Sunday after Christmas
Sunday, December 29, 2024
8:00 am Mass
10:00 am Mass
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The Feast of the Holy Name
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
10:00 am Mass
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Mid-Week Mass
Thursday, January 2, 2025
6:30 pm Mass
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Evening Prayer
Friday, January 3, 2025, 6:30 pm
Feria
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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 Second Sunday after Christmas - January 5, 2025
The First Reading: Jeremiah 31:7-14
Psalm 84:1-7
The Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-19a
The Gospel: Matthew 2:13-15,1-23
*Please note Christ Church uses the RSV Bible translation.
Bible Gateway online Bible.
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Thursday, January 2, 2025, 7:00 pm - Executive Committee
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Monday, January 6, 2025, 12:00 pm - Buildings & Grounds
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Thursday, January 9, 2025, 7:00 pm - Vestry
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Parish Office Business Hours
Monday 9 am - 1 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 3 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 12 pm (Noon)
Friday 9 am - 3 pm
Additional hours by appointment
The office will be closed December 25, 2024 to December 29, 2024 in observance of the season of Christmas.
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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, January 16 at 7:00 pm. Please plan on attending the 6:30 pm Mid-week Mass before the meeting.
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Brotherhood of St. Andrew Malvern Retreat
When: Friday, January 3, Check-in begins at 5:00 PM in the dining hall – Sunday, January 5, (we normally leave after breakfast to get to Mass at Christ Church.
Where: Malvern Retreat House, 315 S. Warren Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355
Theme: “The Eucharist, the Food for the Journey”
Cost: $275 with $75 requested at registration. If you cannot afford the total cost, no one is denied attending. You give what you can afford.
How to register • Online at www.malvernretreat.com/events/epiphany-2025/ • Call the Retreat House office at 610-644-0400 • Contact Jim Bathurst at 609-472-2812 or jim5001@verizon.net •
When registering be sure to list me as your Recruiter so that you will be roomed with others from our group. The Men of Malvern are men who have experienced this weekend for many years. It is a chance to experience a retreat in a non-threatening way and to get to know others from Christ Church better. Once I have a list I will reach out with other details. Jim Bathurst
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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.
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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