Upcoming Events
· 6/6 Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM (Thursdays)
· 6/9 Third Sunday after Pentecost, Services: 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM
· 6/9 Pride Parade Prep after 10 AM Service
· 6/9 Last day of Sunday School before summer break
· 6/10-6/24 Pastor Kathy away
· 6/10 Contemplative Prayer 11:30 AM (Every Monday)
· 6/10 Brown Bag Lunch Book Discussion: 12:00 PM (Every Monday)
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· 6/12 Wednesday Morning Prayer 9:30 AM
· 6/13 Courville Service 2:30 PM
· 6/16 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Summer Service starts: 9:00 AM Welcome The Rev. Denis Brunelle
· 6/17 Contemplative Prayer 11:30 AM (Every Monday)
· 6/17 Brown Bag Lunch Book Discussion: 12:00 PM (Every Monday)
· 6/17 Aynsley Place Service 2:30 PM
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· 6/19 Wednesday Morning Prayer 9:30 AM
· 6/20 Texas Roadhouse Dine-Out/Fundraiser
· 6/22 Pride Parade (walk or watch)
· 6/23 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Sunday Service at 9:00 AM
Youth Mission Trip Dedication
· 6/23 Lay Pastoral Care Team—following 9:00 AM service.
· 6/24-6/26 Youth Mission Trip, Parish Administrator away.
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From Deep Roots, New Life
"We need to adapt to meet people where they are, just as Jesus did. The School for Ministry allows us to train and support clergy and lay leaders within the context of their communities, their jobs, and the relationships in which they will serve at the end of their formation."
— The Rev. Fred Chisolm
This week’s testimonial video features the Rev. Fred Chisolm, priest-in-charge at St. John's in Walpole. An electrical engineer by training who continues to work in manufacturing while he serves at St. John's part time, Chisholm is one of an increasing number of bi-vocational priests. By attending the School for Ministry—one of the five funding priorities of the From Deep Roots, New Life campaign—he was able to follow his call to the priesthood while maintaining his secular career and remaining in his community.
We here at CGS benefited from Rev Chisolm's wisdom when he came to speak to us a few months ago.
This campaign is focused on investing in our people, not buildings. From Deep Roots, New Life allows us to create a lasting endowment to train, place, and support the lay and ordained leaders in our churches—all our churches, both big and small.
Learn More
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Pride Parade Prep
The social justice committee is going to have sheep for the Church of the Good Shepherd float at the Nashua Pride Parade, but they're sadly boring at the moment. We're gathering this Sunday June 9th as a flock to make them a rainbow of colors and ideas. Join us after the 10:00 AM service.
This year's Pride Parade is Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM
CGS will be in the parade with a float: stay tuned for float assembly and festival booth personnel sign ups.
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End 68 Hours of Hunger
These donations fill the weekend and summer gaps in food for elementary students and families.
June - can or two of tuna
July - can or two of soup
Drop in the basket as you enter services.
Thank you!
Louise Bessler
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A Fellowship Dine-Out Night at Texas Roadhouse in Nashua! (And it’s a Fundraiser too)
CGS is hosting a second Restaurant/Dine-out Fundraiser Night at Texas Roadhouse, 580 Amherst St, Nashua, NH on Thursday, June 20, from 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM. So, mark your calendars, spread the word, share the flyer on your Facebook, and plan to bring your family and friends! Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of your bill to CGS, good for dine-in and takeout. The money raised will go to CGS’ general fund to support our ministries. All you have to do is notify the server when you sit down and hand them the flyer (or show electronically) that you are there to support CGS’ fundraiser (the barcode must be scannable) and then enjoy your meal. Questions contact Mary O’Reilly at (603) 424-2432 or moreilly@cgsnashua.org
You can use the image below to scan the bar code when you attend the fundraiser on Thursday, June 20th!
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Rector’s Discretionary Fund/Local Non-Profit Offering
On the last Sunday of each month (May 25th) the Offertory Plate gifts that are not pledges will be split between the Rectors Discretionary Fund which supports individuals in need with gas cards, grocery cards, rent assistance, etc. and a local non-profit. The non-profit for June will be Harbor Homes. Please consider giving a gift above your normal pledge.
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Adult Forum
6/9 Realm 101
Join Michael Engelsen as he reviews ways we can connect as a parish using Realm.
Adult formation stops for the summer after June 9th:
have a great vacation season!
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Honoring loved ones through Memorials
If you wish to honor a family member or friend on a special Sunday, you could donate money for the Altar Flowers ($60) or Wine, Wafers, and Candles ($25). Please contact Peg Wehner at 603-889-5067 or pegwehner44@gmail.com to discuss your wishes.
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Fellowship and Coffee:
Many people have been enjoying our fellowship time on Sundays, but we need your help to make it happen! We need some new faces and some of our parish groups to step up and host coffee hour. Please sign up below to help. New Summer signup available!
Coffee Hour Signup
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Take a moment to reflect on the Sermon from this past Sunday from The Rev. Denis Brunelle... | |
Registration open for legislative committee hearings
The Church's legislative committees are holding online meetings as they work on resolutions for General Convention. All are welcome to register online to observe meetings or testify at open hearings. Those wishing to speak should register at least two business days prior to a hearing. (From Episcopal News Service)
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The Nashua Farmer's Market is open again! It is a marvelous opportunity to support local businesses, meet our neighbors, and grab some delicious produce and products. Stroll on down to the library parking lot after church, 10:00-2:00.
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This week’s community prayer intentions for
Healing and Special Concerns
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Keith Adams
Aunt Joan & Family
Amanda
Jerry Armstrong
Rev. Kate Atkinson
Jerry Balcom
Barbara
Becky
Jayme Bellafatto
Janet Boduch
Judy Boss
Brandi
Ella Brown
Martin Burboa-Reese
Brian Burgess
Cindy Caradis
Carnevale & Lewis Family
Charlotte Davis
Heather Duquette
DeLuca Families
Julie Dunning
Robert Duquette
Roxanne Dwyer
Kathy Eckels
Charles Freiburger
Chuck Fitzpatrick
Fred A.
Jeanne Gregoire
Jacqui & Brian Hollenbeck
Chip & Sally Hulten
Eileen Kashulines
Kathy Kashulines
Marcy Klamka
Peter Langlois
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Ken Lambert
Friends & Family of
Pete Larochelle
Stephen Leather
Dawn Marie Long
Sandra Long
Colby Jean M.
Maddie
Hannah Malik
Philip Marinucci
Jane Metcalf
Fran Miller
Elissa Morin
Jim Mutherbaugh
Myranda Newton
Susan Nutting
Tina Ostrowski Lincoln
Edith Pack
Nancy Peacock
James Pelham
Kevin Rebello
Kathie Rousseau
Samantha Rousseau
Heather Rossbach
Danil Shapovalov Family
Nicole Silvaria
Dawne Sosa
Katherine Swisher
Jan Sylor
Richard Tan
Terry Toland
Chris Walsh
Bonnie Whalen
Jennifer Zeleneski
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For Those Deployed in the Military
Alyssa Dyer, Alan James Epstein, Johnathan Epstein, Samuel Epstein, Robert Herendeen, Bryan Laliberte, Devon Lambert and Josh Lentz.
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Vestry - vestry@cgsnashua.org
Sue Corman (Sr. Warden)
Don Yelton (Jr. Warden)
Amey Fuller (Treasurer)
Susan Nutting (Clerk)
Vestry Members: Thom Arpin, Amanda Blair, Kathy Cormier, Mark Crepeau, Michael Engelsen, Doug Liles, Sarah Patton, Denise Thompson-Coutu, and Jane Wilkins.
Office hours Monday thru Friday 9:00 am. - 4:00 pm
Announcement submissions are due every Tuesday by noon :-)
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The Rev. Kathy Boss, Rector
The Rev. Nancy Meyer, Deacon
Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal
214 Main Street
Nashua, NH 03060
603-882-5352
www.cgsnashua.org
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