From the Rector:
Holy Week and Easter 2021
You're Invited to the
Wednesday Lenten Series
on Life Together: A Classic Exploration of Christian Community
Story Sharing Circles
Diocesan-wide Confirmations
Discovering the Sacred five-part Lenten Series from All Saints' Milan with Parishioner Jim Postell
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Boy Scout Troop 161 Annual Plant & Mulch Sale
Save the Dates - Calvary Outdoor Garden Work-Days
Procter Summer Camp is ON!
Benevolence Fund
Current Worship Schedule:
ONLINE ONLY 10:30 AM
Virtual Coffee Hour Link
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From the Rector
Phased Re-open Commences in April
Dear Calvary Parishioners,
Over the past two weeks, COVID infection and death rates have plummeted. At this writing, nearly a quarter of the U.S. population has received at least their first vaccination. Several members of the church are fully vaccinated and have been for some weeks now.
After consultation with physicians in our parish and the Re-open Team, it is my joy to announce that we are hopeful that we will be able to continue a phased re-open as we move into Eastertide.
This move will come with it significant safety precautions and restrictions, including the requirement of wearing face masks, temperature screenings at the door, and distanced seating. We will also continue to offer a Virtual Service option.
Here is the Service Schedule starting Sunday, April 11:
9:15 a.m. Virtual Morning Prayer via Facebook and Zoom (live and available on-demand)
10:15 a.m. Virtual Coffee Hour (20-30 minutes) on Zoom
11:00 a.m. Rite II Eucharist in the Church (starting at 25% capacity)
This schedule is subject to change.
Finally, please make sure to schedule a vaccination appointment. As of March 29, all Ohioans over the age of 16 are eligible to receive a vaccination. Vaccinations are our best protection from COVID-19 and quickest way to make worship and other aspects of life as safe as possible.
Here is a quick and easy way to find COVID-19 vaccine locations near you by type and zip code:
Looking forward to moving into a new phase of recovery in this pandemic reality.
Faithfully,
Allison English
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Holy Week at Home
Engaging ways to experience Holy week from the safety of your home.
Holy Week Bags are ready for pick-up on the STAGE at the Church starting Monday afternoon, 3/22.
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Holy Week and Easter Services 2021 |
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Wednesday Lenten Study
We are studying the classic exploration of Christian community Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
This week: Chapter 5 - Confession and Communion
Bonhoeffer was a contemporary of Alfred Delp, whose powerful Advent of the Heart we read last Advent Season.
Study continues on Wednesday, March 24 from 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. via ZOOM through Holy Week. Come as you are able to attend. Topics vary from week to week.
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Story Sharing
Join Episcopalians across the Diocese of Southern Ohio in this meaningful work of anti-racism and Becoming Beloved Community
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Calvary's own Jim Postell is teaching this Lenten series in Milan, Italy this month! You're invited to join via ZOOM.
All Saints’ Milan offers a five-part Lenten Series centered on discovering sacredness in the physical and spatial world around us, with reflection on the characteristics associated with the sacred and how it all relates with our spiritual journey and the Lenten season. Themes of community, sacredness, and making will be used to discuss the sacred manifested in the wilderness, the garden, the building, and the city. All are invited to gather on-line using ZOOM for discussion. Come build, share, and expand your understanding of the sacred.
All Saints’ Lenten Series - Discovering the Sacred
WHEN? Thursdays, at 6pm (Noon - 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time) during Lent
25 March, the city, urban places, the Internet
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Boy Scout Troop 161 Annual Plant & Mulch Sale
May 7th & 8th
Mulch delivered right to your driveway
between April 24th and May 9th.
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Boy Scout Troop 161, which is chartered through Calvary Church, will be holding its annual plant and mulch sale in front of the church (3766 Clifton Ave.) on Friday and Saturday, May 7 and 8. You can select from hanging baskets for Mothers’ Day, as well as annuals, tomatoes and herbs.
We are taking online orders for premium double shredded hardwood mulch on-line at troop161mulch.org. Mulch in 2 Cu. Ft. bags will be delivered to your driveway on either April 24th, May 1st or May 8th. As in the past, our delivery area includes Clifton, Northside, College Hill, Clifton/University Height/Fairview (CUF), North Avondale and Spring Grove Village.
This year, in order to comply with COVID protocols and limit potential contact, we will deliver mulch to your driveway.
Thanks so much for past and future support. You will be helping the scouts of Troop 161 by funding equipment for camping trips, outdoor activities, and new experiences.
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Save the Dates for Outdoor Garden
Workdays
May 15 and 16th
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There will be a map of garden areas and beds to select posted in Hannaford Hall starting May 8th. Have your family choose a plot and instructions. Mulch will be available in the driveway. We will have some plants available behind the Clifton House fence. Come have fun and make the grounds beautiful. COVID cautions as always. |
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Procter Summer Camp is ON for Summer 2021 |
Registration for all camps opened March 1. Procter will offer six sessions of Family Camp and one session of Youth Camp – Senior High for grades 9-12 – this summer.
New to the Procter Summer Camp lineup is Day Camp, for children in grades 1 - 6.
Learn more about COVID protocols and dates for camps HERE
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The Rector and Vestry of Calvary Parish have established The Benevolence Fund.
Please notify the rector of any need for housing, medications, or utilities expenses you will struggle to meet Rev. Allison. The Benevolence Team will blindly review requests and one-time payments will be made.
If you find yourself in a challenging position during this time, please reach out to Rev. Allison. Your conversation and concerns will be held in the strictest confidence.
Funds are available to cover mortgage payments, utility bills, and medical expenses for members of the church.
To donate, please send checks to:
Calvary Episcopal Church
3766 Clifton Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(in memo: Benevolence Fund)
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Sunday: Online Service ONLY 10:30 AM
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Due to the rising COVID numbers, the Rector, with the advisement and support of the Re-Open Team, have determined to move to ONLINE ONLY worship for the indeterminate future.
Current Weekly Worship Schedule:
10:30 AM
ONLINE service
If you are having trouble accessing the Worship Service from the Website
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Sunday Virtual
Coffee Hour
THIS SUNDAY
Virtual Coffee Hour will take place via Zoom this Sunday, following the 10:30 service. To join the coffee hour follow this link. For instructions on how to access the meeting, click here ,
You can also access a Facebook group to talk with other Calvary members and get updates from the parish. To join that group, click here
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This week we pray:
For those on our Parish Prayer List
Karl Howat, Gloria Marshall, Reed Coen, Roger Percer, Joseph Farrell, Judy, Anne, Kay, Molly, Matilda, Claire, Matt, Jay
For Homebound Parishioners
Richard Sininger, Joan Sievers, Paul McCauley, Hazel Ison, Hedda von Goeben
Expectant Parents
Hannah & Clairice Galey
Prayer requests are spoken aloud in worship for two weeks / kept on prayer list for two months. Keep us updated for long-term requests.
If you have a pastoral need, please contact the
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Donate to Calvary Episcopal Church
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