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Those Who Serve

Sunday, January 26, 2025

8 am

Server & Chalice: Rob Johnson

Lector: Maureen Carrigan

Usher: Mark Hendricks

10 am

Master of Ceremonies: Rob Johnson

Thurifer & Boat: Scott Carr

Crucifer: Chris Cranston

1st Server: Scott Cranston

2nd Server: Riley Shomo

Torches: Joseph Scales & Annabella Scales

Acolyte Master: Robertta Shomo

Chalice Bearers: Rob Johnson & Doreen Mills

Lector I & Intercessor: Scott Carr

Lector II: Michele Schiffer

Ushers: Steve Shomo & Tom Phrampus

Nursery: Kim Wright

Coffee Hour: Need Host

Vestry Lock Up: Jim Bathurst

Note writer: Gwen Simpson

Food Bank: Mike & Darcie Sanchez

Vestry Counters: Team 2 - Tara Mass, David Hanson & Jim Bathurst

Sunday, February 2, 2025

8 am

Server & Chalice: Bernie Lasoski

Lector: Frank Gwalthney

Usher: Fran Fulgham

10 am

Master of Ceremonies: Jim Bathurst

Thurifer & Boat: Payton Sims

Crucifer: Miguel Sanchez

1st Server: Brandon Gorman

2nd Server: Maya Sanchez

Torches: Rebecca Piskun & Thomas Piskun

Acolyte Master: Emily Piskun

Chalice Bearers: Ed Ferrell & Jim Bathurst

Lector I & Intercessor: Emily Piskun

Lector II: Gwen Simpson

Ushers: Mike Sanchez & Charles Lewis

Nursery: Sarah Cranston

Coffee Hour: Need Host

Vestry Lock Up: Charles Lewis

Note writer: Cheryl Rheiner

Food Bank: Ed Ferrell

Vestry Counters: Team 3:

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Liturgical Schedule this Week

Evening Prayer

Friday, January 24, 2025, 5:30 pm

Frances DeSales, Bishop

Mass

Saturday, January 25, 2025, 10:00 am

Conversion of Paul

The Third Sunday after Epiphany

Sunday, January 26, 2025

8:00 am Mass

10:00 am Mass

11:30 am Annual Meeting

Mass

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

10:00 am Mass with Healing

Feria

Mass

Thursday, January 30, 2025

6:30 pm Mass

Feria

Evening Prayer

Friday, January 31, 2025, 6:30 pm

Feria

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.

Readings for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany - January 26, 2025

The First Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-10

The Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12b-20

The Gospel: Luke 4:21-32

*Please note Christ Church uses the RSV Bible translation.

Bible Gateway online Bible.

Upcoming Meetings

Sunday, January 26 - 11:30 am Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 26 - Following Annual Meeting, Vestry Reorganization
Sunday, January 26 - Following Annual Meeting, Endowment Reorganization
Monday, February 3 - 7:00 pm Endowment Committee
Thursday, February 6 - 7:00 pm Executive Committee
Thursday, February 13 - 7:00 pm Vestry

Announcements

2025 Annual Meeting Ballot

Warden: Tori Wishnick (2 year term)
Warden: Steve Lewis (1 year unexpired term)
Vestry
Laura Erasmus (3 year term)
Robertta Shomo (3 year term)
Nathan Wishnick (3 year term)
Open Seat (2 year term)
Endowment: Linda Rosser
Convention & Convocation Delegates & Alternates (top 3 by vote are delegates, next 3 are alternates)
Brian Erasmus
Barbara O'Mealia
Michele Schiffer
Leslie Terris
Jim Wenzel
Stacey Yeiter

The ballot will be updated weekly and during the Annual Meeting.

Adult Bible Study - Save the Date

Join Christ Church in an 8-week Bible Study on St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians, beginning February 17 using Philippians, N. T. Wright for Everyone Study Guide. We will meet on Mondays at 8 PM over Zoom to explore together this scriptural invitation to joy in the midst of suffering as we prepare for Lent and Easter. For more information, reach out to Scott Carr, scotthcarrjr@gmail.com

2025 Lenten Series

Christ Church will be hosting the 2025 GWCM Lenten series on Wednesday nights, beginning in March, 2025. There will be more information and details in the upcoming weeks.

Christian Unity Service - rescheduled for Spring

All are invited to join Fr. Civale for the Christian Unity Service on January 19, 2025, at 7 p.m. Due to anticipated inclement weather, the Christian Unity service will be rescheduled for the spring. It will be hosted by Central Baptist Church, 37 South Jackson Street in Woodbury. The week between January 18-25 is a time set aside by our churches, to focus on, and pray for Christian Unity

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, February 19 at 7:00 pm.

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, February 20 at 7:00 pm. Please plan on attending the 6:30 pm Mid-week Mass before the meeting.

Memorial in honor of Canon Rauscher and Fr. Bird

The parish is having a new set of vestments made in memory of Canon Rauscher and Father Bird. If you did not have a chance to give last year in their memory and want to contribute to the church for this particular gift, please send your contribution to the office directly or use the universal envelope in the pew and mark it accordingly.

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.

Greater Woodbury Cooperative Ministries

Greater Cooperative Ministries needs our help. Donations are especially needed at this time due to continued high numbers of clients. What an impact Christ Church could make if each family set a goal to bring 1 (one) item to church every week.

Some special request items are:

Cold cereal
Mac & Cheese
Hearty Soups
Grape jelly
Pasta & Sauce
Powdered milk

Please go to gwcm.org for more information and to see what else is needed.

If you have any questions, please contact Darcie Sanchez (856) 906-8800.

Information about monetary donations and events can be found at GWCM.org.

Support Peace in the World

Download & Print Donation Form

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.

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.

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.