CCN Weekly News: August 26, 2021

Weekly news & announcements

August 26, 2021

Collect of the Day

Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.

Click here to see this week's readings.

Prayer list

Email your prayer request to our office.

The Week Ahead

See what's happening this week and month on our online calendar.

Support CCN's MANNA Monday Lunch Program.

Updated Worship Guidelines

On August 16, the Diocese of Massachusetts released a pastoral message with updated Covid-19 requirements. Read the message here.

In response to that message and beginning this Sunday, masks are required during service. Read our updated guidelines here.

Help for Haiti

Innovating Health International and World Central Kitchen are organizations involved in Haiti relief that have been vetted by Community Concerns as great organizations.

To take part in our ministry with Lazile, please email Margaret Pantridge.

Adieu and Thank You to Lea Peterson

Last Sunday, August 22, we bid adieu to Lea Peterson. She has blessed us with her presence and her talents for the past five years. She has been our alto section leader and soloist as well as Director of Youth Choir. She has composed anthems for the Choir and has written many arrangements for flute/guitar duets. We wish Lea all the best as she begins the newest chapter in her life. (Lea is pictured on the left and Pam Goody is on the right.)

Member Links on CCN Homepage

Did you know most information a parishioner needs, including Sign Ups, Vestry Minutes, and service bulletins, are listed under the red MEMBERS button on our home page? Click the image to enlarge the screenshot of our homepage to see what info is available and then go to our homepage to start exploring.

Knitting Ministry Resumes In-Person Meetings in September

Calling all knitters! Join the Knitting Ministry the first Monday of the month at 10am to knit prayer shawls and hats.

The first meeting is Monday, September 13 at 10am in Memorial Room. Email Bea with questions.

Bible Study Fall 2021

This Fall, Wednesday Bible Study will begin at the beginning with Genesis. We will spend September through May reading the text in order to understand how foundational this book is for the entire Old Testament.

Why does Genesis not even mention the people Israel until more than halfway through it? What is the purpose of stories about a flood, a tower, family feuds? What does it all mean to us as Christians? How does it apply to our world today?

Classes meet 10-11:30 AM and 7-8:30 PM. We understand that schedules vary, so weekly attendance is not a requirement. It is discussion-based which allows a wonderful exchange of ideas, a way to formulate your own understanding. Please join us. Depending on COVID restrictions we will meet in person, over Zoom, or in a hybrid model. Please contact Tracy Rubin if you’re interested.

Beyond the Parish

"Act generously, boldly": A message from Bishop Harris on Haiti & Afghanistan response

Read the pastoral message here.

Cathedral Compline marking 20th anniversary of 9/11

The Cathedral Church of St. Paul invites everyone to join together for a special Compline service at 7pm on Zoom on Friday, September 10 to mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Registration required.

Your faithful giving supports our mission and serves Christ in all persons, loving our neighbors as ourselves. Give online.

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.