CCN Weekly News: July 14, 2022

Weekly news & announcements

July 14, 2022

Collect of the Day

Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know our necessities before we ask and our ignorance in asking: Have compassion on our weakness, and mercifully give us those things which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask; through the worthiness of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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The Week Ahead

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Thank you to those serving this weekend!

Lector: Duncan Allen

Ushers: Tedi Eaton and Phil Bergen

Acolyte: Ed Brailey

Digital Verger: Ali Heard

Lemonade Hour: No one signed up. There is lemonade in the fridge if someone can put it out! Email the office to host.

Altar Guild: Barbara Brailey and Rosemarie Rappold-Davies

Church School: No one signed up. Email Emily to volunteer.

The music this Sunday is a gift from Dusty Hecker and Gwen Scarborough.

We are mask friendly.

Masks are not required, but kindness is.

"On the Four Pillars of Episcopal Belief, the Fourth of July, and Dobbs" - a Message from Dusty Hecker, Warden

Time to watch Needham's great parade and to fly the American flag. Time to realize summer really is here but oh my gosh, only eight weeks remain before the real world intrudes again so we better get out and do something, anything before Labor Day ends the sojourn from the real world. Time (a bit guiltily) to install the dehumidifiers and window A/C units. Time to relax from the hustle and bustle of daily life and to disconnect from politics..... Read the full message here.

A note from Nick

Greetings from Duke University! As part of my sabbatical, I’ve had the privilege to be part of the Royal School of Church Music Carolina Course during this week. For those who are interested, the fruits of our labor will be live streamed from the Duke University Chapel this Sunday, July 17 at 4 PM in the service of Choral Evensong. Attached is the view from my choir stall. The link is here.

I will be singing cloaked in the choir surplice worn for many years by our beloved Allen West. His singing spirit lives on!

I pray you are all enjoying the fruits of summer refreshment.

picture of Duke Chapel interior

picture of the view from my choir stall

picture of Alan's surplice

Click on the images to enlarge.

New Webpage for Racial Justice Initiative

The public outcry for racial reconciliation may have subsided recently, but our parish's Racial Justice Initiative group continues to meet to learn and discern how we can make a difference. The group has created a new webpage on the ccneedham.org website that might be helpful to anyone interested in the group and its work. We especially commend the list of links to resources about the history of racism and its continuing impact today. You can find the page on our website under "Serving" or here.

THANK YOU to everyone who is helping with MANNA over the summer!

Thanks to all of you, we are in very good shape for August, except that we do need a DRIVER to deliver the food to the cathedral on Sunday, August 7. If you are able and willing to be our driver, please use SignUpGenius to volunteer OR contact Joanna Starr or Barbara Hurley.

Thank you so much!

Volunteers needed to help with worship this summer!

WHAT: Hosts for Lemonade Hour

HOW: Bring lemonade and cookies to enjoy after worship. Set the goodies out on the table in UPH at the end of service. Clean up after about 30 minutes.

SIGN UP: On the poster board by Welcome Table in UPH or get in touch with Ali in the office (781-444-1469 or office@ccneedham.org).

WHAT: Intercessors, Lectors, and Ushers

HOW: Lectors read the first & second lessons and the psalm and Intercessors read the prayers of the people. Scripts are provided in the office. Ushers greet people, present the gifts, and close down the church (read more here). All are welcome to volunteer: young and old, experienced or novice!

B-SAFE Grocery Collection!

We are looking for volunteers to buy bags of groceries for families in the B-SAFE program, and for one or two people to collect and deliver the bags of groceries on Wednesday, August 10 between 9-10 am.

Christ Church will supply 25 bags of groceries to the families attending the B-SAFE Summer Enrichment Program. Please sign up to deliver a bag (or more) of groceries, with the contents listed here. We are looking for one or two volunteers to collect the bags at your home, and then deliver them to Church of the Holy Spirit (525 River Street, Boston / Mattapan) on Wednesday, August 10 between 9-10am.

Please sign up to purchase groceries here.

If you are interested in volunteering to collect/deliver the groceries, please reach out to Alyssa Kence (617-851-9175). Thank you!

The phrase we need you in cut out magazine letters pinned to a cork notice board

Volunteers Needed!

Click on the link to sign up today!

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.

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.