CCN Weekly News: December 15, 2022

Weekly news & announcements

December 15, 2022

The Collect for the Fourth Sunday in Advent

Click here to watch Nick reading this Sunday's collect.

Prayer list

Email your prayer request to our office.

The Week Ahead

See what's happening on our calendar.

Church School News

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Thank you to those serving this Sunday!

Digital Verger: TBA

Lector: Phil Bergen

Intercessor: Debby Rempis

Ushers: Amy and Joe Sweeney

Chalice: Betsy Amsbary

Altar Guild: Barbara Brailey, Marcia Mather, and Betsy Amsbary

Coffee Hour: Ellie Wainwright and Bea Dagdigian

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

Signup for the Christmas Pageant

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is on Christmas Eve (Saturday, December 24) at 4 p.m. One Wiseman and one narrator are still needed! More angels and animals always welcome. Sign up online here.

Costume pick up in the Lower Parish Hall, Sunday, December 18 after the 10am worship.

One Amaryllis Still Available!

Thank you to all who purchased amaryllises last Sunday in support of Community Concerns. There is one amaryllis left for $25. Email Ali if you would like to purchase it. Picture to the right - it is a "Lemon Sorbet" mini and is already blooming!

Christmas Lessons and Carols on Sunday, January 1 at 10am

Come enjoy an adaptation of the famous Kings College, Cambridge Lessons and Carols. Hear the majestic King James Version of the Bible. Experience a traditional Rite I Eucharist. Sing Christmas carols. Come celebrate the birth of our Savior in this joyful way. And meet our new Music Minister Mary Jodice!

Christmas Memorial Flowers Names DUE DECEMBER 19

We are refreshing the Christmas Memorial Flower list this year to keep it vital and intentional. If you would like to remember someone, please complete this form by December 19.

Christmas Memorial Flowers offerings can be mailed to the Church with the memo "Christmas Memorial Flowers" or you can submit your offering online and select "Christmas Memorial Flowers" from the drop down menu.

Volunteers Needed for MANNA on January 8

We need the following for MANNA on January 8, 2023:

3 Casseroles

1 Baked Goods

3 Bananas

1 Driver

Giving Thanks for the Giving Tree!

Thank you to all who donated gifts, gift cards, and time to make

the Giving Tree happen! Please click on the images to enlarge.

Thank You from the Haiti Council

Thank you immensely for an incredibly successful fundraiser. We exceeded our goal to support the music program at the school in Haiti.

There are a few decaf coffees still available. Please get in touch with Heidi to purchase.

Raffle winners have been notified. Please see Margaret Pantridge at Coffee Hour this Sunday, December 11 to pick up raffle prizes.

How much do you know about the history of racism?

If you are like me, you didn’t learn much about racism in school. So now we have to learn as adults. For me, this learning is an important part of being a follower of Jesus. Jesus tells me to face the reality of the suffering of others. But it’s not easy.

Happily, I have found a group of people at our church who want to do exactly that. We started in ignorance, but are learning. And we are listening to how God may be calling us to understand the suffering of those hurt by the reality of racism.

Please join us! Our next meeting is Sunday, Jan 8, 4:00 to 5:30 pm at the Church. Let Nick know you are interested, or email us and ask questions.

Bob Keener

For Christ Church Needham’s Racial Justice Initiative

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!

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.

"Circles of Caring" Ministry Reaching Out Again

Following on the success of the Circles of Caring calls during Lent, our team, guided by the Pastoral Response Ministry (PRM) will be reaching out again during the Advent and Christmas seasons. During what can be a difficult time of the year, we are looking to connect with our fellow parishioners, strengthen friendships, and help households know they are being thought of and prayed for. It is one of the ways we love our neighbor, as Jesus teaches. Don’t be afraid to answer your phones and check those emails--we look forward to connecting with you!

Would Your Child Like to Sing?

Be part of leading worship? Grow in faith? Make musical community with other children and adults? Mary Jodice, our new Minister of Music, wants to meet your child! She begins January 1. Learn more about Mary HERE. And the Children's Choir Vision is HERE. Interested? Email Nick.

Christmas Worship Schedule Change!

Christmas Day service is now at 9am!

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.