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Sunday, January 5, 2025
8 am
Server & Chalice: Jeff Wenzel
Lector: Helen Gwalthney
Usher: Fran Fulgham
10 am
Master of Ceremonies: Rob Johnson
Thurifer & Boat: Brandon Gorman
Crucifer: Scott Carr
1st Server: Annabella Scales
2nd Server: Rebecca Piskun
Torches: Joey Scales & Thomas Piskun
Acolyte Master: Emily Piskun
Chalice Bearers: Rob Johnson & Jim Bathurst
Lector I & Intercessor: Tori Wishnick
Lector II: Jennifer Lewis
Ushers: Mark Novalsky & Charles Lewis
Vestry Lock Up: Tom Phrampus
Note writer: Cheryl Rheiner
Food Bank: Carol & Doug Hill
Vestry Counters: Team 3:
Sarah Cranston, Charles Lewis, Sophie Seddon
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Monday, January 6, 2025
6:30 pm
Master of Ceremonies: Jim Bathurst
Thurifer & Boat: Chris Cranston
Crucifer: Pauly Mass
1st Server: Riley Shomo
2nd Server: Cece Lyden
Torches: Daphne Rhodes & Joey Lyden
Acolyte Master: Emily Piskun
Chalice Bearers: Ed Ferrell & Jim Bathurst
Lector I & Intercessor: Sarah Cranston
Lector II: Jean Lucas
Ushers: Mike Sanchez & Steve Rash
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Sunday, January 12, 2025
8 am
Server & Chalice: Bernie Lasoski
Lector: Jeff Wenzel
Usher: Mark Hendricks
10 am
Master of Ceremonies: Ed Ferrell
Thurifer & Boat: Payton Sims
Crucifer: Miguel Sanchez
1st Server: Maya Sanchez
2nd Server: Annabella Scales
Torches: Riley Shomo & Joseph Scales
Acolyte Master: Robertta Shomo
Chalice Bearers: Ed Ferrell & Doreen Mills
Lector I & Intercessor: Doreen Mills
Lector II: Robin Atkins
Ushers: Dennis Sims & Steve Shomo
Nursery: Aimee Lyden
Vestry Lock Up: Doreen Mills
Note writer: Gwen Simpson
Food Bank: Jim & Mary Beth Bathurst
Vestry Counters: Team 4 - Gwen Simpson, Sherm Yeiter, Doreen Mills
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Evening Prayer
Friday, January 3, 2025, 5:30 pm
Christmas Feria
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The Second Sunday after Christmas
Sunday, January 5, 2025
8:00 am Mass
10:00 am Mass
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The Epiphany
Monday, January 6, 2025
6:30 pm Mass
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Mass
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
10:00 am Mass with Healing
Of the Octave
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Mass
Thursday, January 9, 2025
6:30 pm Mass
Of the Octave
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Evening Prayer
Friday, January 10, 2025, 6:30 pm
William Laud, Archbishop
Of the Octave
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The Sacrament of Penance
The Sacrament of Penance (Confession) and spiritual counsel are always available by appointment. Please don't hesitate to reach out to Fr. Civale.
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Readings for the First Sunday after Epiphany: Baptism of our Lord - January 12, 2025
The First Reading: Isaiah 42:1-9
The Second Reading: Acts 10:34-38
The Gospel: Luke 3:15-16, 21-22
*Please note Christ Church uses the RSV Bible translation.
Bible Gateway online Bible.
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Thursday, January 9, 2025, 7:00 pm - Vestry
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Thank you
A special thank you to the Acolytes for funding the restoration of the marquee. This parish ministry hosts the parish Strawberry Festival and Shrove Tuesday Suppers. Money collected is designated not only for vestments and acolyte functions. It is also used for activities around mission in the community and as in this case, special projects around the parish. We thank them for their dedication, service and ministry at the Altar of the Lord.
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It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Nick Mynyk’s mother-in-law, Marlene Nawrocik. Please keep her and Nick and his family in your prayers. May the soul of Marlene and the souls of all the departed rest in peace.
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Adopt - a - Project
Buildings and Grounds has a display of projects available for adoption in the upstairs of the Parish Hall. Thank you to everyone who has already adopted a project. There are more projects available soon.
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ECW - Episcopal Church Women
All women who attend Christ Church are considered members of the ECW. Since 1871, the National Episcopal Church Women, ECW, have championed women’s rights and the Christian foundation of God and family. They are a ministry of the Episcopal Church and celebrate that Episcopalians believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Our Next meeting is Wednesday, January 15 at 7:00 pm.
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Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Join The Brotherhood of St. Andrew for prayer, study, and service. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is an international ministry of men within the Anglican Communion with the commission of spreading Christ’s kingdom among men and youth. The Mission of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew has been bringing men and youth to Jesus Christ since its founding in 1883. The Brotherhood in fulfilling its mission does so by following the three key disciplines of prayer, study, and service. The next meeting is Thursday, January 16 at 7:00 pm. Please plan on attending the 6:30 pm Mid-week Mass before the meeting.
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Brotherhood of St. Andrew Malvern Retreat
When: Friday, January 3, Check-in begins at 5:00 PM in the dining hall – Sunday, January 5, (we normally leave after breakfast to get to Mass at Christ Church.
Where: Malvern Retreat House, 315 S. Warren Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355
Theme: “The Eucharist, the Food for the Journey”
Cost: $275 with $75 requested at registration. If you cannot afford the total cost, no one is denied attending. You give what you can afford.
How to register • Online at www.malvernretreat.com/events/epiphany-2025/ • Call the Retreat House office at 610-644-0400 • Contact Jim Bathurst at 609-472-2812 or jim5001@verizon.net •
When registering be sure to list me as your Recruiter so that you will be roomed with others from our group. The Men of Malvern are men who have experienced this weekend for many years. It is a chance to experience a retreat in a non-threatening way and to get to know others from Christ Church better. Once I have a list I will reach out with other details. Jim Bathurst
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Greater Woodbury Cooperative Ministries
Thank you for all your dedication to this ministry. Bringing one food item to church is a simple but powerful way to help our community. Between the main pantry and Colonial Manor, GWCM served 869 families (3,241 people) in September and 1,105 families (4,153 people) in October. This averages to 218 families per week.
Urgent Need: canned vegetables and peanut butter and jelly.
Ongoing Need: Cereal, pasta and sauce, pancake mix and syrup, hearty soups.
If you have any questions, please contact Darcie Sanchez (856) 906-8800.
Information about monetary donations and events can be found at GWCM.org.
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Support Peace in the World | |
Responding to Israeli - Hamas War
Episcopal Relief & Development continues to partner with Al Ahli Hospital, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, to provide emergency medical support in the Gaza Strip in response to the Israel-Hamas war. Support of the Episcopal Relief & Development Middle East Fund will help to address immediate and long-term needs created by the Israel-Hamas war through locally-led partnerships.
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Episcopal Relief & Development Partners with The Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe to Aid Ukrainian Refugees
Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe to help local congregations throughout Europe provide assistance to Ukrainian refugees. Please continue to pray for all those impacted by the violence. Donations to Episcopal Relief & Development’s Ukraine Crisis Response fund will help meet critical needs created by this crisis.
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Episcopal Relief and Development Sudan
Episcopal Relief & Development partners with the South Sudanese Development and Relief Agency (SSUDRA), the relief and development arm of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan, to address ongoing issues in South Sudan and to strengthen SSUDRA’s operations. Donate Now.
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Parish Office Business Hours
Monday: 9 am - 1 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 3 pm
Wednesday:9 am - 12 pm (noon)
Thursday: by appointment
Friday: 9 am - 3 pm
Saturday: by appointment
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