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Those Who Serve

Sunday, March 23, 2025


8 am

Server & Chalice: Bernie Lasoski

Lector: Jeff Wenzel

Usher: Mark Hendericks


10 am

Master of Ceremonies: Ed Ferrell

Thurifer & Boat: Payton Sims

Crucifer: Scott Carr

1st Server: Annabella Scales

2nd Server: Riley Shomo

Torches: Daphne Rhodes & Joseph Scales

Acolyte Master: Robertta Shomo

Chalice Bearers: Doreen Mills & Ed Ferrell

Lector I & Intercessor: Jean Lucas

Lector II: Jennifer Lewis

Ushers: Chris Piskun & Mark Novalsky

Nursery: Kim Wright

Coffee Hour: ECW

Vestry Lock Up: Tori Wishnick

Note writer: Cheryl Rheiner

Food Bank: Ed Ferrell

Vestry Counters: Team 2 - Tori Wishnick, Laura Erasmus & Substitute

Sunday, March 30, 2025


8 am

Server & Chalice: Jeff Wenzel

Lector: Maureen Carrigan

Usher: Mark Hendricks


10 am

Master of Ceremonies: Steve Lewis

Thurifer & Boat: Chris Cranston

Crucifer: Scott Cranston

1st Server: Cece Lyden

2nd Server: Joey Lyden

Torches: Thomas Piskun & Rebecca Piskun

Acolyte Master: Emily Piskun

Chalice Bearers: Steve Lewis & Scott Carr

Lector I & Intercessor: John Lyden

Lector II: Aimee Lyden

Ushers: Dennis Sims & Charles Lewis

Nursery:

Coffee Hour: Sarah Rash & Debbie Rash

Vestry Lock Up: Robertta Shomo

Note writer: Gwen Simpson

Food Bank: Sue Velasquez

Vestry Counters: Team 3: Steve Lewis, Robertta Shomo, and Charles Lewis

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Liturgical Schedule this Week

Evening Prayer &

Stations of the Cross

Friday, March 21, 2025, 5:30 pm

Lenten Feria

Thomas Ken

The Third Sunday in Lent

Sunday, March 23, 2025

8:00 am Mass

8:30 Choral Scholars Rehearsal

9:00 am Full Choir & Chorister Rehearsal

10:00 am Choral Mass

Sunday School & Adult Forum


The Annunciation of our Lord

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

10:00 am


Mass with Prayers for Healing

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

10:00 am

Lent Feria

Harriet Monsell, Monastic

Mass

Thursday, March 27, 2025

6:30 pm Mass

Lenten Feria

Charles Henry Brent



Evening Prayer &

Stations of the Cross

Friday, March 28, 2025, 5:30 pm

Lent Feria

The Sacrament of Penance


The Sacrament of Reconciliation of a Penitent can be found on page 447 of the BCP. It is a very beneficial way to help us have a fresh start in life. It helps us to have a more intimate appreciation of God’s tenderness and compassion towards us. It helps us let go of the burden of sin as we remember that we are forgiven. This helps us bring our shame and regret to God and place those nagging feelings at the foot of the cross. It can bring into focus how we need to change and develop healthier kinds of behavior. We change our behavior by first changing why we think and feel the way we do. God supports us in that change by grace. The confidential spiritual counsel that a priest can give us, helps us put our life in perspective, which helps us change to the person we are called to be.


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

The Fourth Sunday in Lent

March 30, 2025


The First Reading: Joshua 5:9-12

The Second Reading: II Corinthians 5:17-21

The Gospel: Luke 15:11-32

*Please note Christ Church uses the RSV Bible translation.



Bible Gateway online Bible.

The Season of Lent

During Lent, the Church gives us the time to refocus on our relationship with Christ and to do what we need to do to prioritize and get closer to Him. It is about conversion, a continuous turning away from sin and a reorientation, through grace, toward God. This includes penance, fasting and self-denial. It also includes taking something on which draws us closer to God and the Church. It might include weekday Mass and Stations of the Cross. It might include extra reading of Scripture and the spiritual classics. It might include volunteering at a local food bank. These upcoming weeks we walk with Jesus into the wilderness and continue to the Cross on Good Friday with our eye always on His glorious Resurrection.

 

Upcoming Meetings


  • Monday, March 24 - 8:00 pm Adult Bible Study (Zoom)
  • Wednesday, March 26 - 6:00 pm Lenten Supper & Book Series
  • Monday, March 31 - 8:00 pm Adult Bible Study (Zoom)

Announcements

Stations of the Cross and Evening Prayer


Friday at 5:30 pm in Lent, March 7 through April 11, 2025.


Adult Forum


Please join Father Civale at coffee hour and Adult Forum. For the rest of the year we will be exploring the history and development of western liturgy since the early Church. This will be done through the lens of our current Book of Common Prayer Book. Adult Forum will meet on Sunday, March 16, 2025.

 

Choir Rehearsals

Sunday, March 23, 2025


Choral Scholars: 8:30 pm

Adult Choir: 9:00 am

Choristers: 9:00 am


Sunday, March 30, 2025

Choral Scholars: 8:30 am

Adult Choir: 9:00 am


If you are interested in joining our choir or have a child interested in the choristers, please contact Nick Mynyk, music@christchurch.woodburynj.org

Adult Bible Study -

March 21, 2025, 8:00 pm Online


Join Christ Church in an 8-week Bible Study on St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians, February 17-April 7 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.


You can access the Zoom meeting at this link: 

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83452066418


For more information, reach out to Scott Carr, scotthcarrjr@gmail.com.

The Annunciation of our Lord Jesus Christ


Mass: Tuesday, March 25th at 10:00 am


The Annunciation is the feast commemorating the announcement by the angel Gabriel to St. Mary that she would bear God's Son, and her assent in faith to God's invitation (Luke 1:26-38)

Spring Convocation Meeting


Tuesday, April 1, 2025


7:00 pm


St. George's Episcopal Church

305 North Broadway

Pennsville, NJ 08070


Covocation delegates need to confirm their attendance with the office.

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, April 23rd 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. Please plan on attending the 6:30 pm Mid-week Mass before the meeting.

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

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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.

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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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