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Dear Friends,
Please join us on Sunday, March 26th, for a Rite I service at 8 am with Holy Eucharist and/or for the Rite II service at 10 am with Holy Eucharist and Music. If you cannot attend the 10 am service, join us virtually on Facebook Live as it is live-streamed. Those that do not have a Facebook can find the services on the Christ Church's website at www.christspringfield.org. All of Christ Church's media links are above on the right-hand side.
Easter flowers~ Deadline is March 28th ~Easter can be a wonderful time to remember loved ones with a gift to Christ Church for flowers.
HOLY WEEK AND WELCOMING CHRIST CHURCH'S NEW RECTOR!
Palm Sunday-April 2, at 10 am ~ On this first day of Holy Week, Christ Church will Welcome our new rector, The Rev. Dr. Michelle Boomgaard, for The Liturgy of the Palms. We will begin in the Narthex for a brief Liturgy of the Palms and procession into the church. There will be a special reception after the service!
Maundy Thursday- April 6th, at 7 pm ~ we remember Jesus's mandate to break the bread and drink the cup together as we remember his life, death, and resurrection.
Good Friday~ April 7th, at 7 pm. On this most somber occasion, we recall the day of our Lord's execution. The Good Friday liturgy includes the full Passion Gospel, the Solemn Collects, and the Veneration of the Cross.
The Feast of the Resurrection~ April 9th, an 8 am quiet Rite I service and 10 am festive Rite II service with the Choir and Brass on this holiest day of the Christian year, we rejoice at Christ's victory over the powers of death.
April's Food Pantry!
The April Drive-thru Food Pantry will be on April 19th, 2023, starting at 10:30 am. Volunteers are needed to help unload food, pack food and help with customer service. Please contact either Brian Shelburne bshelburne@wittenberg.edu.com, or Kelly Zeller at zellerk0611@gmail.com, or Anne Randolph at annejrand@aol.comto volunteer.
Upcoming Food February Pantry opportunities:
April 5th, 2023- the first food delivery at approximately 8:30 am.
April 12th, 2023 - the second food delivery at approximately 8:30 am.
April 13th, 2023 - grocery bagging day - start time around 9:00 am
April 19th, 2023 – Food Pantry Day! start time at 8:15 am
Ushers are needed for the 10 am service!
Serving as an usher for Christ Church is another great way to help bring the Ministry of the Church to the community, and we would welcome any members to consider joining one of the teams. Besides welcoming everyone to our services, our duties include ensuring the service runs smoothly (ringing the bell is the most fun), handing out the service leaflets, taking up the collection, assisting with Communion, and any special needs that arise. Ushers are also on call for special services throughout the year. Please email Kelly Zeller if you are interested at zellerk0611@gmail.com
April Lunch Bunch~ April 11th at 11:30 am
Lunch Bunch will be at 11:30 am at Rudy's Smokehouse, 2222 S. Limestone Street in Springfield, Ohio. All parishioners available during the day are invited to a pleasant luncheon on Tuesday, April 11th. Please let Anita Beardsell, 937 390-6548, know if you plan to come so she can make plans with the restaurant.
2023 Altar Flower Dedication Chart- Altar Flowers
If you would like to sponsor the Altar flowers for 2023 in memory of or thanksgiving for someone, please email Kelly Zeller at zellerk0611@gmail.com. Please be very specific in what or to whom you are dedicating the altar flowers and if you have a particular flower choice. The suggested donation is $45. The following dates are still available:
April 30th
May 7th
June 25th
July 9th, 16th, and 23rd
August 6th and 20th
September 3rd and 17th
October 1st
November 5th and 26th
African Bible Study Tuesdays at 12 pm!
African Bible Study or Sacred Reading (Lectio Divina) is on Tuesdays at noon, and we use the below Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85856795275pwd=NHRBQlZvRU9PL1h3dWFuMmJBa2NHdz09
This Bible study is a structured, meditative approach to learning about our Christian faith from scripture. It not only discourages but also disallows crosstalk during the collective reading. It encourages self-reflection as well as listening to others.
We hope people who are interested will join us in this empowering group study of scripture. If you have questions, write Pat Cary at sisterpcocd2@hotmail.com or Keith Doubt at kdoubt@gmail.com. Each week we will read the Lectionary reading for the forthcoming Sunday. We hope you consider joining us!
Wednesday Chapel Service
Just in case you missed the Noonday Prayer service this past Wednesday, here it is!
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