PLEASE NOTE:
The Online Worship Guide is here!
Everything you need for Worship and Parish Life -- bulletins and links --
can be found in this Chimes publication on Fridays.
In this Issue:
From the Rector:
Eastertide Thanksgivings

NEW Worship Schedule & Links:
9:15 a.m. Virtual Family Service
11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist both on-site & virtually
Phased re-open attendance #s

Easter Photos

Boy Scout Flower and Mulch Sale

Sign up! - Outdoor Garden Workday May 15 & 16
Procter Summer Camp is ON!

Benevolence Fund

Virtual Coffee Hour Link
NOTE: begins at approximately 10:00 a.m. this week

Sunday Altar Flowers

Prayer List

Bishop Search Update:
Listening Sessions begin this Spring; Bishop Price departs in May
click the link below for more info
From the Rector

Dear Calvary Parish,

Did you know that Easter is more than just a day? In the church, we celebrate the 40 days that Jesus walked with earth post-resurrection before his ascension to the Father, and the 10 days after that before the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost. That's 50 days to focus on being joyful, hopeful, and thankful.

Many of you have picked up Calvary’s Eastertide Thanksgivings. Compiled by retired bishop and Calvary parishioner Nedi Rivera, the booklet explores a psalm verse a day and one thing for which we can be thankful. You can pick up your copy on the stage at church if you have not yet received one.

Archbishop Justin Welby explores the concept of gratitude in prayer in this two-minute video (click to watch).

Meister Eckhart, a 14th century theologian, said, “If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.”

For what can we be thankful in these great 50 days of Easter?

In thanksgiving and praise,

Allison+

The Reverend Allison English
Rector
NEW
Worship Schedule
Starting April 11
9:15 a.m.
Family Morning Prayer ONLINE

Available LIVE & ON DEMAND
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11:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist
In the Church

Also available Virtually at 11:00 a.m. and ON DEMAND
Via the website
Worship Engagement at Calvary

Let's pray for all who are worshiping in these various formats- virtual, in-person, and at different times and all who have not been able to worship for various reasons.

The Ohio Public Health Advisory is in level RED this week. At that level, we are permitted to have up to 45 people with distanced seating in the nave, with additional persons in the choir.
At this time, we are worshiping virtually with the exception of 11:00 Eucharist offered with COVID-safe protocols. See safety tips here
Save the Dates for Outdoor Garden Workdays
May 15 and 16th
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.

Sign up below with your name and e-mail and we'll alert you to the opportunity to select the plot you'd like to work on.
Procter Summer Camp is ON for Summer 2021
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The Benevolence Fund
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)

or CLICK HERE to donate.
Sunday Virtual
Coffee Hour

THIS SUNDAY

Virtual Coffee Hour will take place at approximately 10:00 a.m.via Zoom this Sunday (after the 9:15 service/ before the 11:00)
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
Donate Altar Flowers
Please consider donating Sunday Flowers in honor of or thanksgiving of someone special. Flower are from Adrian Durbin and cost is $60.00 and is paid directly to Durbin. Contact Judy in the office or call and leave a message 513-861-4437.
This week we pray:

For those on our Parish Prayer List 
Karl Howat, Gloria Marshall, Reed Coen, Roger Percer, Joseph Farrell, Judy, Anne, Jay, Paula Winans, Tianna Hill, Merida May, Sarah
For Homebound Parishioners
Richard Sininger, Joan Sievers, Paul McCauley, Hazel Ison, Hedda von Goeben, Carolyn & David Behnke
For the Nuptial Vows of
Kyle & Terra Montrose

With thanksgiving for the birth of:
Edward Patrick Paul Galey

Send your prayer requests to Rev. Allison
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
Rector, The Rev. Allison English at 513-401-5781
or Rector Associate, The Rev. Olivia Hamilton at 513-236-0526.
Calvary Episcopal Church | 513-861-4437 | calvaryclifton@fuse.net