Announcements for Sunday, March 7, 2010

INTERCESSORY PRAYER LIST 

(friends, family and acquaintances of parishioners) Joanie, Ken, Rich, Lucas, Ruthena, Cyril, Earl, Devon, Anne, Susan, Pat, Deena Marie, Leslie, Barbara, Kim, Frank, Katrina, Betsy, Catherine, Carly, Rosemary, Rose Marie, Emily, Joe, Joan, John, Trent, Lori, Joan, Marie, Linda, Howard, Rolf, Ann, Connie, Dick, Bette, Aaron, Erica, Nathan, Kathy, Jane, Albert, Diane, Peggy

WE CELEBRATE THIS WEEK

BIRTHDAYS:  Claudine Barrick-Gray, Gillian Cochran, Shirley Gay, Dan Herzog, Nancy Shea, Elaine Smith

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE

 Sunday, February 28                                         8am—39; 10am –135   

CHILDCARE is available today from 9:30am to 12:30am for infants through those who have just turned 3 years of age.  These children will be cared for in the Nursery located downstairs on the lower level. Sara Dolan, nursery care giver.     

CHILDREN’S SERMON Children ages 3 years old through 5^th grade are invited to attend the children’s sermon every Sunday during the 10 o’clock service.  The children follow the crucifer and teachers (after the Gospel reading) to St. Mary’s Hall for children’s sermon.   The children return during the post-sermon hymn to be with their parents for the remainder of the service.  

MIDWEEK WORSHIP SERVICES

• Each Wednesday, the Holy Eucharist/Healing Service is offered at 12 o’clock noon in the Chapel.  
• Each Friday, the Holy Eucharist is offered at 7:30 a.m. in the Chapel. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, Morning Prayer is offered at 8:45 a.m. in the Chapel.

BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES  All adults are invited and encouraged to participate in Bible Study. We welcome all seekers of a deeper understanding of the Bible and God’s message which comes through group reading and sharing with others. 

• On Tuesday mornings at 9:15 a.m.  This group meets in the Library/Conference Room.  For more information call Rachel Adcock at 610-892-0872.

• On Wednesday mornings at 11 a.m.  This group meets in St. Joseph’s Hall.  For more information call the parish office at 610-566-7525. 

ADULT FORUM  is held each Sunday in St. Joseph’s Hall immediately following the 10am worship service.  Upcoming topics:

Mar. 7  -  Does Religious Identity Cause War: An Examination of Northern Ireland, Father Adam

Mar. 14 – Does Religious Identity Cause Ethnic Riots: An Examination of India and Papua New Guinea, Father Adam

Mar. 21 – What Do Episcopalians Believe:  A Look at the Ground Level,  Father Adam

Mar. 28 – The Episcopal Church and Contemporary Debates Regarding Homosexuality, Father Adam

CHRISTIAN ED FOR ALL AGES follows the 10am Sunday worship service.

The Nursery is open from 9:30am-12:30pm for infants—3 years of age.  Sara Dolan, Nursery care giver.  Church School - Rachel Adcock, director

• Preschool  The Acorn/Sunshine classroom, located on the lower level, is the site for 3-5 year old class. Paige Loper, Carolyn Riess and Sandy McKeown teachers.
• Kindergarten-1^st Grade meet in the Rainbow classroom, located on the lower level.  Mike Gay, Rosemary Bilbrough and Cindy Young, teachers.
• 2^nd & 3^rd Grade meet in St. Mary’s Hall, teachers Rachel Adcock, Beth Moore and Jim McKeown  
• 4^th & 5^th Grade meet in the Library, teachers Geoffrey Young, Marianne Spiotta and Karen Mason.

LOGOS Middle School and High School Youth Program meets in the Van Roden Room on the lower level (next to the Library/Conference Room) from 

11:30am-1:30pm.  Logos Leaders: Judi & Milt Seeney, Jayne Brown, Laura Hanson, Holly Cunningham, Jim Kozub & Janet Riddle and Frank Mathews.

LENTEN SERIES 

During Lent Father Randy Williamson will lead a Lenten series that explores the question “For What Do We Hope?” What do we mean by Resurrection, eternal life, healing, shalom, freedom?  Using biblical material and recent books, the group will explore these themes. Father Randy will begin each session with a short presentation, followed by a discussion based on his presentation and the books the group is reading. In the following weeks, the group will read and discuss:

• Cynthia Bourgeault's Mystical Hope
• Walter Wink's The Powers That Be
• Henri Nouwen's Home Tonight

The series will be held Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 in the Van Roden room, March 11, 18 and 25. 

SEDER The Spiritual Life Team will host a Seder at Christ Church on the evening of Monday, March 22^nd (exact time TBD).  Rabbi Jeremy Gerber from Ohev Shalom in Wallingford will lead us in a model or teaching Seder.  We will explore and rediscover our Jewish roots as we prepare for the feasts of Holy Thursday through Easter.  The intended audience for the Seder is adults and young people aged 15 and older.  Please sign up on the bulletin board in the parish hall so we can estimate how much food to prepare.

ADULT INQUIRERS CLASS In preparation for the Bishop’s Visit to Christ Church  on Sunday, April 25^th the Rector will conduct an Inquirers Class on Tuesday evenings, March 9, 23, 30 and April 13 from 7:00-8:30pm in the Van Roden Room.   Adults interested in being Confirmed, Received into the Episcopal Church or to learn more about the Episcopal Church are urged to attend.   A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board.

CONFIRMATION CLASS  The Rector will conduct Confirmation Classes on Sundays, March 7, 14, 21, 28, and April 11 immediately following LOGOS at 1:30pm in St. Mary’s Hall.  

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Please join the book discussion group for lively conversation and good fellowship.  We meet the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Van Roden Room.  All adults are welcome.  Upcoming discussions will be:

                March 8                 The Wolf at Twilight: An Indian Elder’s Journey through                                         a Landof Ghosts and Shadows by Kent Nerburn

                April 12                  Traveling Mercies by Anne Lammott

LENTEN STUDY SERIES  Faith and Justice

Michael Giansiracusa, MA, D.Min., Development Officer for Volunteer and Parish Relations, Episcopal Community Services will facilitate a Lenten Series: What makes our Church Episcopalian? on Wednesday, March 10^th at Christ Church Media from 6:30 to 8:00pm in St. Mary’s Hall.  We begin with soup and salad followed by Lenten program.  Please join us!!

CHILDREN’S WALK THRU HOLY WEEK (formerly known as Palm Saturday)

Calling all kids!  Bring your children, grandchildren, godchildren, and your nieces and nephews to the church on Saturday, March 20^th from 10am to 12pm for an amazing experiential program that takes participants through the events of holy week in an accessible and entertaining way for youth aged 3 through 5^th grade.  The program starts with a palm procession and walks participants through the foot washing of Maundy Thursday, the solemnity of the cross on Good Friday, and the triumphant resurrection of Easter morning. Mark your calendar now---this should not be missed!  A sign up sheet is posted on the bulletin for you to let us know how many will be attending so we can plan accordingly.

NEW PHOTO DIRECTORY   Thank you to all who participated in our photo directory picture-taking sessions and updating your information for us.  We especially give thanks to Andy Kirk and Lynn Kelley for their time and talent!  New photo directories are available at both entrances to the church.   We ask that you please take only one per household. 

ON VACATION -   Rita Caserta, Parish Administrator will be out of the office on vacation March 8^th through March 11^th and will be back in the office on Monday, March 15^th.    Father Adam will be available for any emergency administrative needs and can be reached at (c) 215-313-4511.

SERMONS & BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS   Father Adam’s sermons and all of the announcements in this leaflet can be found on Christ Church’s website, www.christchurchmedia.org.  Each Sunday’s announcements will be posted to the website on the prior Friday.

Liturgical Ministers                                        WEEKLY CALENDAR

8am                                                                          Monday, March 8

Altar – Nancy Wright                                            12-1pm AA Meeting, SJH               

OT, Psalm – Randy Bullitt                                  7pm Book Group, VR

PP – Jan Ross                                      

NT, CB1-Peter Falcone                                        Tuesday, March 9

10am                                                                       8:45am Morning Prayer, Chapel

MC – Arielle Kozub                                           9:15am Bible Study, Library

Altar – Suzanne Verdeur                                      7pm Inquirers Class, VR

Crucifer – Elise Weber

Torch 1- Megan Spiotta                                      Wednesday, March 10

Torch 2 – Rudy Loper                                           8:45am Morning Prayer, Chapel

OT, Psalm- Susan Mayer                                      10am Prayer Group, SJH               

NT-Russ Bilbrough                                                 11am Bible Study, SJH  

PP- David Klassen                                                  12pm Holy Eucharist/Healing

CB1-Dan Mistichelli                                              6:30pm Deanery Lenten Series, SMH

CB2-Laura Hanson                                               7pm Choir Rehearsal

                                                                                    8pm AA Meeting, SJH   

Ushers

8am                                                                            Thursday, March 11

Paul Worrell                                                              8:45am Morning Prayer, Chapel

Suki Seeney                                                         10am Granite Farms Holy Communion              

10am                                                                        4:30-5pm Children & Youth Choirs

Ron Mecklin                                                             7pm Finance & Executive Vestry                  

Donna Eagleson                                                  7:30pm Lenten Series, VR

Matthew Herzog                 

Christian Mayer                                                       Friday, March 12

                                                                            7:30am Holy Eucharist, Chapel

                                                                                     4 Lent, March 14

                                                                             8am Holy Eucharist, Rite I

                                                                            10am Holy Eucharist, Rite II

                                                                            11:15am Christian Ed for all

                                                                                  LOGOS

                                                                            1:30pm Confirmation Class, SMH