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The Fourth Sunday in Advent
December 22, 2024
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Friday, December 20, 2024 - Lessons & Carols
6:30 pm
Crucifer: Chris Cranston
Torches: Riley Shomo & Scott Cranston
Ushers: Steve Shomo & Tom Phrampus
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Sunday, December 22, 2024
8 am
Server & Chalice: Rob Johnson
Lector: Frank Gwalthney
Usher: Fran Fulgham
10 am
Master of Ceremonies: Rob Johnson
Thurifer & Boat: Chris Cranston
Crucifer: Brandon Gorman
1st Server: Annabella Scales
2nd Server: Scott Cranston
Torches: Joey Scales & Rebecca Piskun
Acolyte Master: Emily Piskun
Chalice Bearers: Rob Johnson & Doreen Mills
Lector I & Intercessor: Sarah Cranston
Lector II: Robin Atkins
Ushers: Herb Seay & Charles Lewis, Jr.
Vestry Lock Up: Tom Phrampus
Note writer: Marilyn McGeoch
Food Bank: Sue Velasquez
Vestry Counters: Team 4 - Mark Novalsky, Tori Wishnick, Tom Phrampus
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Tuesday, December 24, 2024, 5:00 pm
Master of Ceremonies: Rob Johnson
Thurifer & Boat: Chris Cranston
Crucifer: Noah Wishnick
1st Server: Scott Cranston
2nd Server: Thomas Piskun
Torches: Rebecca Piskun and Daphne Rhodes
Chalice Bearers: Rob Johnson & Doreen Mills
Lector I & Intercessor:
Lector II:
Ushers: Steve Shomo & Charles Lewis
Nursery: Jennifer Allbright
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Tuesday, December 24, 2024, 11:00 pm
Master of Ceremonies: Jim Bathurst
Thurifer & Boat: Erin Lewis
Crucifer: Miguel Sanchez
1st Server: Maya Sanchez
2nd Server: Payton Sims
Torches: Joey Lyden & Cece Lyden
Chalice Bearers: Ed Ferrell & Jim Bathurst
Lector I & Intercessor:
Lector II:
Ushers: Dennis Sims & MIke Sanchez
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Wednesday, December 25, 2024, 10:00 am
Master of Ceremonies: Jim Bathurst
Chalice Bearers: Jim Bathurst
Lector I & Intercessor:
Lector II:
Ushers: Mary Beth Bathurst
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Sunday, December 29, 2024
8 am
Server & Chalice: Ed Ferrell
Lector:
Usher: Mark Hendricks
10 am
Master of Ceremonies: Ed Ferrell
Thurifer & Boat: Brandon Gorman
Crucifer: Pauly Mass
1st Server: Riley Shomo
2nd Server: Annabella Scales
Torches: Joey Scales & Cece Lyden
Acolyte Master: Robertta Shomo
Chalice Bearers: Ed Ferrell & Doreen Mills
Lector I & Intercessor:
Lector II:
Ushers: Steve Shomo & Chris Cranston
Nursery: Kim Wright
Vestry Lock Up: Tara Mass
Note writer: Cheryl Rheiner
Food Bank: Sarah & Scott Cranston
Vestry Counters: Team 2- Tara Mass, David Hanson, Jim Bathurst
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Liturgical Schedule this Week | |
Lessons & Carols
Friday, December 20, 2024, 6:30 pm
Feria
An Advent tradition, this service includes familiar Advent hymns with seven Biblical readings. This a great service to bring friends to and spread the joy of the season.
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The Fourth Sunday in Advent
Sunday, December 22, 2024
8:00 am Mass
10:00 am Mass
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The Feast of the Nativity: Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 24, 2024,
5:00 pm with Blessing of the Creche
11:00 pm
Christmas Eve
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The Feast of the Nativity: Christmas
Wednesday, December 25, 2024, 10:00 am
Christmas
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Evening Prayer
Thursday, December 26, 2024, 6:30 pm
Stephen, Deacon & Martyr
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Evening Prayer
Friday, December 27, 2024, 5:30 pm
John the Evangelist
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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 Christmas - December 29, 2024
The First Reading: Isaiah 61:10-62:3
Psalm 147:1-6
The Second Reading: Galatians 3:23-25,4:4-7
The Gospel: John 1:1-18
*Please note Christ Church uses the RSV Bible translation.
Bible Gateway online Bible.
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Thursday, January 2, 2025, 7:00 pm - Executive Committee
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Monday, January 6, 2025, 12:00 pm - Buildings & Grounds
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Thursday, January 9, 2025, 7:00 pm - Vestry
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Youth Group
On Sunday, December 22, the Youth Group will be visiting parishioners after church. Youth from 6th to 12th grades, please plan to stay after the service as we will be doing the following:
* 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Prep session and lunch
* 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Parishioner visits (in small groups)
* 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM: Debrief and reflection
We’re excited for this opportunity to connect with our church community! Please come prepared and ready to participate.
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Parish Office Business Hours
Monday 9 am - 1 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 3 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 12 pm (Noon)
Friday 9 am - 3 pm
Additional hours by appointment
The office will be closed December 25, 2024 to December 29, 2024 in observance of the season of Christmas.
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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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