CCN Weekly News: July 21, 2022

Weekly news & announcements

July 21, 2022

Collect of the Day

O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Amen.

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The Week Ahead

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Thank you to those serving this weekend!

Lector: Phil Bergen

Ushers: Tedi Eaton

Acolyte: Ed Brailey

Digital Verger: Ali Heard (Parker Fisset training)

Lemonade Hour: No one signed up. Email the office to host.

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

The music this Sunday is a gift from the Sweeney Family in thanksgiving for their families.

We are mask friendly.

Masks are not required, but kindness is.

B-SAFE Grocery Collection - AUGUST 2 - PLEASE HELP!!!

We are looking for volunteers to buy bags of groceries for families in the B-SAFE program by August 2. Groceries can be dropped off to Alyssa Kence's home or to the church office.

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.

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!

Thanks to all who helped with Lemonade Hour on Sunday!

Although there was not host for Lemonade Hour on Sunday, it happened! A few parishioners came with goodies and managed the setup and cleanup. Thanks to all who quenched our thirst and hungry while we engaged in fellowship. We are grateful to you!

Driver Still Needed to Deliver MANNA Food to the Cathedral on Sunday, August 7!

Thanks to all of you, we are in very good shape for food for the MANNA Community for August, but we do still 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!

Facilities Manager on Vacation Friday, July 22-Monday, August 1

Our Facilities Manager, Woody Hughes, will be on vacation beginning Friday, July 22 and back in the office on Monday, August 1. Please contact Ali in the office for repairs or other facilities-related issues. Thanks

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.

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!

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.