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Weekly Calendar
September 5 – September 12, 2010
Sunday 9/5
15 Pentecost
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8:00 AM
10:30 AM
11:40 AM
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Holy Eucharist, Rite I
Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Fellowship, GH
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Monday
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HOLIDAY
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~ OFFICE CLOSED ~
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Tuesday
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8:45 AM
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Morning Prayer
RAAI, ASH #5,6/7
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Wednesday
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8:30 AM
8:30 AM
8:45 AM
7:00 PM
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Morning Prayer
Yoga, GH
RAAI, ASH #5,6/7
Choir Rehearsal, Music Room
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Thursday
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8:30 AM
8:45 AM
10:30 AM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
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Morning Prayer
RAAI, ASH #5,6/7
Quilters, ASH #8
Vestry Prayer Meeting
Vestry Meeting, ASH #8
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Friday
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8:45 AM
8:00 PM
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RAAI, ASH #5,6/7
AA Meeting, ASH #6/7
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Saturday
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8:00 AM
2:30 PM
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Brotherhood of St. Andrew Breakfast Meeting, ASH, Great Hall
Jayne’s Dancers, GH, Christ Church Members Are Welcome to Come!
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Sunday 9/12
16 Pentecost
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8:00 AM
9:15 AM
10:30 AM
11:40 AM
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Holy Eucharist, Rite I
Christian Education, ASH
Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Fellowship, GH
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ASH = All Saints Hall GH = Great Hall
The Christ Church Thrift Shop ~ (540) 582-5508
Open 10-4, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
09/02/2010 05:39 PM |
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Christian Education for all ages starts Sunday, September 12 from 9:15 to 10:15, downstairs in All Saints Hall.
09/02/2010 05:32 PM |
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| Adult Education Forum, September 12, 9:15, in the Great Hall.
Prayer and Worship; Study of Scripture and other literature; Stewardship; Christian Community; Call to Ministry.
Do any of these topics “grab” you? Is there anything specific in these areas on which you would like to concentrate? A tentative outline has been created, but your input is essential! Think about your responses to the survey and what is important to you that Christian Education can offer. Come to the Great Hall on September 12 and speak out!
09/02/2010 05:30 PM |
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Thrift Shop Sales for August were $4,268.01. Another excellent month! Cheryl Moynahan, our dynamic manager, has already hired two assistant managers and merchandise is moving out almost as quickly as it arrives. If you can volunteer any time, but especially on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, please contact Cheryl at cmoyn1117@aol.com. Your volunteer time translates directly into revenue for the parish. Thank you helping this ministry.
09/02/2010 05:28 PM |
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If you haven’t yet seen your September Chronicler, just go to the Christ Church website and click on Resources, then click on “The Chronicler” on the second line, then click on September 2010. That’s all there is to it. Enjoy! Contact Ruth in the parish office if you have questions concerning this issue.
09/02/2010 05:26 PM |
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The Sunlight Garden Club will meet on Tuesday, September 14th at 7 PM in ASH #6/7. All gardeners and those interested in improving their gardening skills are invited to attend.
09/02/2010 05:25 PM |
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| Weekly Calendar August 29 – September 5, 2010Sunday 8/29 14 Pentecost | 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:10 AM 11:15 AM | Holy Eucharist, Rite I Holy Eucharist, Rite II Children’s Church, ASH #6/7 Fellowship, GH | Monday | 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 8:45 AM 7:00 PM | Morning Prayer Yoga, GH RAAI, ASH #5, 6/7 Boy Scout Meeting | Tuesday | 8:30 AM 8:45 AM 10:00 AM | Morning Prayer RAAI, ASH #5, 6/7 Food Pantry | Wednesday | 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 8:45 AM 7:00 PM | Morning Prayer Yoga, GH RAAI, ASH #5, 6/7 Choir Rehearsal, Music Room | Thursday | 8:30 AM 8:45 AM 10:30 AM | Morning Prayer RAAI, ASH #5, 6/7 Quilters, ASH #8 | Friday | 8:45 AM 8:00 PM | RAAI, ASH #5 AA Meeting, ASH #6/7 | Saturday | | | Sunday 9/5 15 Pentecost | 8:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:15 AM | Holy Eucharist, Rite I Holy Eucharist, Rite II Fellowship, GH |
ASH = All Saints Hall GH = Great Hall The Christ Church Thrift Shop ~ (540) 582-5508 Open 10-4, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
08/27/2010 06:20 PM |
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Beginning Sunday, September 5th, we will have a new Sunday morning worship schedule: We continue with two services, but they will be at 8:00 and 10:30, with Christian Education for all ages from 9:15 to 10:15 starting on September 12.
08/27/2010 06:23 PM |
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Annual Christ Church Car Show on Saturday, October 2nd. Save the date! We will need volunteers to assist with: parking, setting up tents for vendors and crafts. For more information, contact Mary Williams or Alice Daniels. More details to be announced soon. Raffle tickets for a beautiful quilt made by our Christ Church Quilters are on sale now. Tickets are $1.50 apiece or $10 for a book of 10. For more information call Alice Daniels.
08/27/2010 06:16 PM |
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The Episcopal Church Men will meet on Tuesday, September 14th and Tuesday, November 9th, at 6:30 PM, in the Great Hall.
08/27/2010 06:14 PM |
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The Brotherhood of St. Andrew breakfast/meeting, 8 until 9 AM, is a time for fellowship, prayer, and Scripture study. The next meeting will be held on Saturday, September 11th, in the Great Hall. Please attend just one of our meetings and, we do believe, you’ll want to come back again. For more information, contact Mike Prowitt at prowittj6364@aol.com.
08/27/2010 06:13 PM |
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Yoga Class Time Change: Note that beginning Wednesday, September 1st, classes will begin at 8:30 and end at 9:30 AM. Please join us in the Great Hall for a truly beneficial healthy experience.
08/27/2010 06:11 PM |
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Christ Church extends deep appreciation to Kim Hoffman for making it possible for our recently paved parking lot to look even more “professional” by having the parking spaces striped and the lower part of our lot re-sealed. Thank you, Kim and God bless you!
08/27/2010 06:10 PM |
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Summer Children’s Church has been brought back for the rest of August thanks to Jenny LeBlanc. Children are invited to join this worship experience in room 6/7 of All Saints Hall at 10:00 Sundays. Children will join their families for Communion.
08/20/2010 06:44 PM |
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Let’s welcome back Cheryl Moynahan as manager of the Thrift Shop, the post she created when we opened in 2008. She will be hiring two assistant managers. If interested, please contact Cheryl at cmoyn1117@aol.com. Volunteers are especially needed on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. If you can help; please contact Cheryl. Your volunteer time translates directly into revenue for the parish. Sales for the week of August 9 were $1,251.54.
08/20/2010 06:41 PM |
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The Episcopal Church Women will resume monthly meetings Tuesday, September 28 at 11:30 AM in the Great Hall.
08/20/2010 06:34 PM |
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We are truly in need of volunteers to assist with trimming the grass. If you can help, just show up, during the coolest part of these “dog days” and get to work. Your time/efforts are really appreciated.
08/20/2010 06:33 PM |
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The 2010-2011 Christ Church Concert Series will be Spectacular! Six concerts include everything from contemporary classical to boogie-woogie! Join us in September, October, November, March, April and May. Check out the information, including links to web sites, at www.christchurchspotsy.com. Discounts on a series pass or groups of tickets for individual concerts are available. For more information, contact Ruth in the church office or Roy Smith. Do you have a business OR do you know of a business you frequent regularly that might place an ad in our program? Ads run for all six concerts and rates are very reasonable. For more information contact Roy Smith. Join us for a concert, or enjoy the variety of the entire series. Remember, all our earnings support the programs of Christ Church! Our first concert, Jack Williams-Ronny Cox, is being held at 4 PM on September 19th. Tickets are still available (at $25 each). Contact Ruth, in our church office, at (540) 582-5033 or by e-mail secretary@christchurchspotsy.com.
08/06/2010 07:46 PM |
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Donna Markol, Our Thrift Shop Manager, has resigned, due to health reasons. The Vestry will send her a gift in appreciation of her outstanding efforts to make the shop a success. Kari Siner, assistant manager, will be the acting manager until the Vestry decides how to proceed. Days and hours of operation remain the same; however volunteers are especially needed on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; please contact Ruth in the church office at (540) 582-5033. July sales generated $3,350.46 in revenue. Any success that comes out of sales comes from you, our volunteers, that help keep the store open and running. May God bless you and this important ministry.
08/06/2010 07:39 PM |
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Thrift Shop sales for the week of July 19 were 698.21. If you have any item that can be sold in our Thrift Shop, especially decent, sellable furniture, please contribute. Donna and Kari want each and every volunteer to know how much they are appreciated. For the next several Thursdays, the Thrift Shop will be short on volunteer staff. If you can volunteer just a few hours of your time, please contact Donna at dmarkol01@aol.com or call 582-5508 while the shop is open. May God bless this important ministry.
07/30/2010 07:27 PM |
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The mid-year parish financial update is available in print at the back of the church and the Communications Center, and on the parish website.
07/23/2010 03:29 PM |
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Vacation Bible School was a huge success with approximately 20 children participating. HUGE THANKS to Jenny LeBlanc, Teri Irvine, Ron Magin and many outstanding teens for doing a great job!
07/23/2010 03:29 PM |
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Benefit ($5) Car Wash sponsored by the Brotherhood of St. Andrew was cancelled due to the high temperatures. The next one, which benefits the scholarship fund for Shrine Mont, will be held sometime in August, date to be announced.
07/23/2010 03:28 PM |
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Yoga Classes resume Monday, July 26th and are held on Monday and Wednesday. We would love to have you join us in exploring the physical and spiritual benefits of yoga. Please contact instructor Missie Jarman at missiejarman@starpower.net.
07/23/2010 03:27 PM |
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Thrift Shop sales slowed in July. Maybe it’s the heat! For the week of July 12th, sales were $701.02. If you have donations, especially decent furniture, please contribute. The parish owes a BIG thank you to Bob Massey and Roy Smith for loading a 14-foot trailer with furniture that wasn’t selling. Bob then took the loaded trailer to the local landfill. Thanks also to Roy and Charles Linton for clearing out unwanted clothing. Donna and Kari want each and every volunteer to know how much they are appreciated. For the next several Thursdays, the Thrift Shop will be short on volunteer staff. If you can volunteer just a few hours of your time, please contact Donna at dmarkol01@aol.com. May God bless this important ministry.
07/23/2010 03:25 PM |
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Thrift Shop sales for the week of July 5 was $554.57. If you can volunteer just a few hours of your time, please contact Donna at dmarkol01@aol.com. ESPECIALLY NEEDED are able-bodied folks to help lift and physically move furniture items, and perhaps even transport these items to the landfill or SECA. Thanks to all!
07/15/2010 05:38 PM |
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Starting with the September 2010 issue of the Chronicler, our parish newsletter, we will be printing only a minimal number of the publication. We plan to distribute the newsletter to people’s e-mail addresses. If you do not have a computer or an e-mail address, please sign up on the ‘Opt Out’ form in the back of the church or at the Communications Center.
07/01/2010 05:36 PM |
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Starting in September we will have a new Sunday morning worship schedule. We will continue with two worship services. They will be at 8:00 and 10:30, with Christian Education for all ages between the services. We will continue with the planned schedule for the summer months (8 & 10), with children’s church at 10.
07/01/2010 05:35 PM |
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Thrift Shop revenue in June was $3970. That brings the six-month sales total to $22,191 – ahead of budget by $2,191. If you are willing to volunteer, please contact Donna at dmarkol01@aol.com. Thanks to all!
07/01/2010 05:28 PM |
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Tickets to the Ronny Cox-Jack Williams concert September 19th, at 4 PM, go on sale to the public next month, so you might want to reserve your ($25) tickets soon by calling Ruth, our church secretary, at (540-582-5033) or secretary@christchurchspotsy.com.
06/19/2010 08:54 AM |
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Our Christ Church Food Pantry is headed by Kelli White. Your services are much-needed; please speak to Kelli if you can volunteer. Food and paper grocery bags are always welcome. Thanks to those who have already donated these items. Call the church office at 540-582-5033 for more info.
06/19/2010 08:52 AM |
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Adult Education Forum classes are on hiatus for the summer. Please join us in September.
06/04/2010 06:34 PM |
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Thrift Shop Sales set a record in May with revenues of $5,013.34, the highest since the shop opened in September 2008. The record was set because the shop was kept filled with merchandise, especially furniture and clothes, all month long. Let’s keep this momentum going. Donna and her staff need volunteers to work in the shop and to pick up donations. Of course, donations are always appreciated. Contact Donna at dmarkol01@aol.com if you are able to help your neighbor and lend a hand in this important ministry. Thanks to all!
06/04/2010 06:31 PM |
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Grass growing season is here; our large grounds always need helping hands. Al Daniels has been mowing weekly and Garrett Paxton continues to trim in this hot weather. Thank you gentlemen! Check out the garden area in back of ASH. Garrett has done a marvelous job of clearing out the weeds. Additionally, the RAAI folks are planting flowers and vegetables in that area and it’s beginning to flourish. Please sign up at the Communications Center to help.
06/04/2010 06:29 PM |
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Our celebration of the 5th anniversary of All Saints Hall’s dedication was a great success! Lots of kids, activities, food, fellowship and lots of appreciation for Rappahannock Adult Activities, Inc. who received the first Christ Church Community Impact Award. RAAI provides services for the mentally and physically disabled and has partnered with the church since 1999. Members of the RAAI board were present, as well as some of their clients and staff. As he presented the award, Senator Edd Houck reminded us that we are commanded to love our neighbors, and that commandment contains no asterisk (i.e., no exceptions). Teri Irvine, our family ministry coordinator, did a wonderful job in planning this event, as did all those who helped. Photos will be online soon.
05/21/2010 05:28 PM |
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The Survey Results are online at www.christchurchspotsy.com and available in hard copy. The vestry discussed the results at its May meeting. No decisions have been made. We will keep you posted.
05/21/2010 05:27 PM |
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Speak to Father Packard if you are interested in renewing your wedding vows at a Sunday service this summer. This is a wonderful way to celebrate with both your family and your parish family.
05/14/2010 05:28 PM |
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Bring in your used ink jet cartridges and place them in the box at the Communications Center at ASH. Each cartridge has the potential to bring in $4. Sorry, no Epson ink jet or laser cartridges accepted. This is a permanent feature, so please remember to recycle your cartridges at any time of the year. If you have any questions, please contact Ruth Feltner (540) 582-5033 or secretary@christchurchspotsy.com.
05/14/2010 05:27 PM |
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Dear people of Christ Church, thank you so much for all you have done for me over the past two years. Thank you for the lovely sendoff on Sunday, April 25th, for all of the special gifts, and, most of all, for your love and care for me. I will carry you along with me in my heart as I continue along on my journey. You all have shaped me for my future ministry, and I am thankful. I hope that some of you will be able to attend the ordination to the transitional diaconate on Saturday, June 5, in Charlottesville, VA. I’ll let you know more details as I have them. I am very proud and excited that Father Jeff will be one of my presenters that day.
05/07/2010 06:30 PM |
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Special thanks to Kim Hoffman for donating and her Pine Hollow Nursery crew for planting and landscaping the lovely boxwoods installed around the heat pump outside the back of the church. The decorative stone added around the boxwoods really gives this area a much-needed beautification uplift. Thanks Kim!
05/07/2010 06:29 PM |
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ECW would like to thank those who donated baked goods and worked at the annual Spring sale last Saturday. Special thanks to Kim Hoffman and her staff at Pine Hollow Nurseries for the beautiful plants they donated as well as to Shirley Pozzato for the many wonderful plants she always brings from her lovely gardens at home. To Shirley and Lydia, a big THANK YOU for selling plants outside under the tents in the cold, drizzly rain. Thanks, too, to Gene DiRusso for picking up the plants, delivering them to the church, and helping to set up on Friday. Finally, to George and Elaine Wyant, who do the bulk of the work for this sale, soliciting vendors, putting up flyers, putting up, and taking down signs, tents, and tables, baking and working the actual sale and selling the left over items on Sunday. Our heartfelt THANKS to all!
04/30/2010 05:42 PM |
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Our Christ Church Food Pantry is now under new leadership. Welcome to Kelli White. Speak to Kelli if you would like to volunteer. Food and paper grocery bags are always welcome.
04/30/2010 05:41 PM |
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E-Mail will be used more to communicate with our church family. If you have not received recent e-mails from Senior Warden, Joe Junod, and have an e-mail account, please provide your e-mail address to church secretary Ruth Feltner at secretary@christchurchspotsy.com. If you don’t have e-mail, you will still receive information via other means, such as announcements in church, the Chronicler newsletter, etc.
04/22/2010 05:53 PM |
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A Letter from Bishop Johnston to members of the diocese concerning the ongoing issues in the Episcopal Church is available in the back of the church and the Communications Center.
04/16/2010 06:28 PM |
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Painting of the Thrift Shop will cost $2,800. The Vestry is asking you to consider a gift of $25 or more to put us over the top on both jobs. Please mark the memo line of your check “paving/painting.” Any overage will be put into the mortgage fund.
03/28/2010 01:34 PM |
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If you enjoy seeing new people attend our services, we need you on the Greeter’s Team! One of the most important ministries in the church is making new people feel welcome and comfortable. If you are looking for a way to make a real difference in our church, this is the ministry for you! Please contact Teri Irvine at the church office or on Sunday mornings for more details.
03/28/2010 01:31 PM |
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We are asking for volunteers to serve as Ushers for the 9:15 and 11:00 services. If you regularly attend one of these services, then please consider becoming an Usher. Take the opportunity to interact with your fellow parishioners at these services every 4th or 5th Sunday. Training will be provided. If you would like additional information and/or think you would like to volunteer then please see Father Jeff or Frank Carosella.
03/28/2010 01:29 PM |
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Young Adults in the Church (YAC) 16-18 years old, are invited to join the YAC group the last Sunday of every month during the Christian Education hour, 10:15-10:55 AM. It will be an exciting time to discover your spiritual gifts and talents, and explore your purpose in life! For more details, contact Teri Irvine, Family Ministry Coordinator, through the church office, 582-5033.
03/20/2010 05:53 PM |
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Our New Senior Warden, Joe Junod, says he is honored to serve in this position. He invites your ideas, questions and concerns. You may contact him by e-mail at joejunod@gmail.com.
03/20/2010 05:52 PM |
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Our Christ Church Food Pantry, needs volunteers. The Food Pantry is open on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 10 AM to noon. Because we’re currently short-staffed, the Food Pantry is in danger of cutting back its services due to a lack of workers. The Food Pantry is one of Christ Church’s most important ministries and outreach programs. Please contact Allen Bareford at abareford@aol.com for more details and to volunteer.
03/05/2010 07:11 PM |
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2010 Lenten Devotional booklets from Episcopal Relief and Development are available in the tract rack in the Communications Center in All Saints Hall. These are intended to help you with your personal devotional time. They can give your Lenten discipline some focus and challenging content.
02/19/2010 08:33 PM |
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Mike Prowitt is working with a mother that needs two twin beds for her children OR a set of bunk beds. If you know of anyone that is willing to donate these items, please contact Mike at prowittj6364@aol.com.
02/19/2010 08:29 PM |
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| The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia
is offering Mentor Training for the Education for Ministry (EfM) program at the
Roslyn Conference Center in Richmond, Virginia.
Check-in and registration will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 25, 2010
with classes beginning at 3 p.m. Most
training events will conclude no later than 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Read
more online, or download a registration form.
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02/19/2010 08:09 PM |
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02/19/2010 07:57 PM |
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| The first Sunday of Lent is Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday. Find out more online.
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02/19/2010 07:54 PM |
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02/19/2010 07:40 PM |
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At our Annual Meeting, three people were elected to three-year terms on the vestry. Congratulations to Danville Fourie, Judy Fristoe, and Brad White. We appreciate them giving of their time and talent to serve on this important board of the church. See the February Chronicler for additional information.
01/29/2010 08:04 PM |
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Special Awards Were Presented at the Annual Meeting to Mrs. Sarah Estes, Mrs. Hannah Massey and Mrs. Mary Williams. For all the exciting details, see the February Chronicler.
01/29/2010 08:03 PM |
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The Fellowship Commission’s Decorating Committee. Our goal is to create a warm and welcoming environment for the Great Hall, in ASH. Not only will it be nicer for our social gatherings, but it would help when interested folks come by to take a look at it for possible rental. If you can offer some fresh, creative ideas, please pick up the phone or e-mail Martha Clark at mac5878@comcast.net. Your suggestion may help create the look we are hoping for.
01/29/2010 08:02 PM |
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The Landscaping Committee is putting together an agenda for their meeting to be held in February (date yet to be determined). This is a “heads up” to ask you to consider being a part of this important group to help, as a team, beautify our church property. Martha Clark will provide more details as the meeting date is firm.
01/29/2010 08:00 PM |
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Employment Opportunity – in Spotsylvania County! Everyone in these difficult times knows someone who needs work. The U.S. Census Bureau will be hiring part-time workers for this Spring. Benefits are: great pay, close to home, flexible hours, paid training and mileage reimbursement. Pamphlets with more information are available in the Communications Center. To apply now and for more info, call 1-866-861-2010 to be routed to your Local Census Office.
01/15/2010 06:52 PM |
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| The IRS mileage reimbursement rate as of January 1, 2010 has been lowered to $0.50/mile. The volunteer reimbursement rate remains at $0.14/mile.
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01/13/2010 07:06 PM |
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Christian Education Classes for all ages (children, youth, and adults) takes place in All Saints Hall from 10:15 to 11:00.
01/07/2010 07:59 PM |
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| Over 1,400 adults in 15 dioceses in over 50 parishes and groups have attended the
Eucharist Workshop. In three sessions this workshop addresses the biblical,
historical and theological foundations of the Lord's Supper. The workshop's
facilitator and designer, Bill Ryon (wryonjr@verizon.net; 703-451-7062)
welcomes inquires.
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12/31/2009 05:47 PM |
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Suggestions for home observations during Advent are printed on purple paper and offered at the back of the church and at the Communications Center in All Saints Hall. Help yourself to one of these helpful handouts created by the Rev. Sheila Cooprider.
12/04/2009 09:17 PM |
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The Thrift Shop has added another day to its weekly schedule. Tue., Thur., Fri., Saturday, 10-4. Help support our church with your donations of household furnishings, toys, etc. If you have questions, or can volunteer, please contact a staff member at 582-5508.
12/04/2009 09:15 PM |
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On the first of the year, we will re-start our prayer list. If you have a name on the list which you would like to keep there, please notify Ruth, our parish secretary on 582-5033.
12/04/2009 09:14 PM |
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The Flower Chart for 2010 is in the Communications Center, so please stop by and sign up for flowers in honor/or memory of someone or something. The buff colored cards are located right below the flower chart. Total cost for two arrangements for our worship services is $25.00. It is your donations for flowers that keep the Altar Guild self-sufficient.
12/04/2009 09:13 PM |
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Adult confirmed communicants in good standing are eligible to serve on the vestry, the church’s governing board. Please consider whether God is calling you to serve the Church in this capacity. Speak to a current vestry member or Father Packard with any questions about what serving entails. Candidate forms are available at the Communications Center. Elections will take place at our annual parish meeting on January 24.
12/04/2009 09:12 PM |
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When there is snow on Sunday, we expect everyone to use his or her best judgment about attempting to attend worship services. When in doubt as to whether services have been cancelled, you may check out the parish web page or www.Fredericksburg.com. Also listen to the following FM radio stations: 93.3 WFLS, 95.9 WGRQ, 96.9 WWUZ, 99.3 WYSK, 101.5 WBQB, 104.5 WGRX.
11/26/2009 06:40 PM |
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Tune in to 95.9 FM and listen for our choir singing a beautiful Christmas song. You can find out exactly when it will air by checking out the radio station’s web page www.959wgrq.com.
11/26/2009 06:38 PM |
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| United Thank Offering (UTO): Thanks to all who gave to the UTO. A total of $500.62 was collected and donated.
If you need a box for the 2010 offering, they’re available at the Communication Center. Drop a coin in the box any time during your day you feel you have something to be thankful for and that, ultimately, helps others.
11/26/2009 06:33 PM |
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On Saturday 11/22 more than 80 families were served in our thanksgiving basket program. Food was provided by our Outreach commission and the Food for Life program. Thanks to the Dudleys who organized the effort and to everyone who helped assemble and distribute the boxes. We will do the same in December for Christmas. Thanks be to God that we have been able to keep up with the fast-growing needs of our neighbors.
11/26/2009 06:32 PM |
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| Please note that the pre-Council meetings, originally scheduled for January, have been canceled. Visit the official Council Web site for more information on:
- Registration
- Exhibitors
- Nominations
- Resolutions & Amendments
- Reports
Questions? Contact Anna Moncure.
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11/26/2009 06:24 PM |
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| In response to a resolution from the 2009 Annual Council, the Executive Board charged the Committee on Education with investigating, researching and evaluating potential resources for marriage preparation. The results of their report can be found online.
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11/26/2009 06:22 PM |
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| Shrine Mont Summer Camps seeks two camp directors for the summer of 2010. The director is responsible for hiring staff, providing direction and oversight of orientation, planning the camp schedule and guiding
the staff of young adults through the summer. Directors must be available to help prepare for the camping season as early as January 2010. Open positions are for Music and Drama Camp and Explorer's Camp.
Download an application online
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11/26/2009 06:20 PM |
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The Peace of Christ passes all understanding. For now, with the flu spreading through our community and out of concern for those of us who are most vulnerable, we ask that you refrain from touching during the passing of the peace. A simple bow or friendly hand gesture can communicate the peace that we share in Christ.
11/06/2009 10:01 PM |
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The Christ Church Thrift Shop is putting out a call for donations, whether it is furniture, household goods or other useful items from your closets, attics or garage. Please see what you can find and give it to our Thrift Shop so we can help others and our church too. Items may be donated during regular business hours, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 10AM until 4 PM. Volunteers are always needed, please call the Thrift Shop at 582-5508 and put your name on the “available” list. Thanks so much.
10/23/2009 05:41 PM |
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| The Diocese of Virginia is seeking a new program administrative assistant to join its talented and enthusiastic staff. The program administrative assistant oversees administration of registration, communication and support of major diocesan programs including summer camps and conferences, youth events and other retreats and conferences for lay and ordained. Must be a self starter with a keen eye for detail and a real team player. Knowledge of computer programs, database management and Web site maintenance is preferred. This position will be a full-time position with competitive salary and benefits. Reports to and supports the program director. For a full job description, click here. Please send your resume to Henry Burt.
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10/23/2009 05:36 PM |
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The Fellowship Commission is seeking members to be a part of two committees: Landscaping and Great Hall Beautification. The landscaping committee will create and implement a master landscaping plan for the church grounds. The Great Hall beautification committee will create and implement a plan to make the Great Hall more appealing and inviting to members and visitors. Meetings would be held as needed and usually, on Sundays after church. If you are interested in either or both of these committees, contact Martha Clark, Fellowship Commission Chair: mac5878@comcast.net.
10/16/2009 06:21 PM |
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You need not necessarily be capable of lifting and carrying. We have work where you are seated, such as registering people when they arrive. Also, we could use a couple more people to buy food once a month at the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank. To be a food buyer you will need to have a vehicle and the ability to load and carry groceries. Contact Tracy Magin if you are interested in working when the Food Pantry is open, or want to be a buyer.
10/16/2009 06:15 PM |
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| Archishop Daniel Deng Bul of the Episcopal Church of the Sudan is seeking a missionary financial consultant to support the provincial office in Juba, Southern Sudan, by putting systems into place and training/mentoring the finance office staff. Qualifications include 3-5 years financial management/accounting experience. Please contact Buck Blanchard.
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10/16/2009 06:07 PM |
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| Applications for the 2010 granting sessions of the United Thank Offering (UTO) are now available. The mission of the UTO is to expand the circle of thankful people by encouraging daily prayers, offerings and awareness of the abundance of God's blessings. UTO monies will be granted in support of programs within the dioceses of the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion that address compelling human needs, support alleviation of poverty both domestically and internationally and focus on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) overseas. Download criteria and applications online. Request an application from Frances Caldwell, diocesan director of development and stewardship, at 804-643-8451 x41. The deadline for submitting applications to the diocesan office is December 1, 2009.
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10/16/2009 06:02 PM |
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| The Diocese of Virginia is seeking a new program coordinator to join its talented and enthusiastic staff. The program coordinator oversees registration, communication and support of major diocesan programs including summer camps and conferences, youth events and other retreats and conferences for lay and ordained. Must be a self starter with a keen eye for detail and a real team player. Knowledge of computer programs, database management and Web site maintenance is preferred. This position will be a full-time position with competitive salary and benefits. Please send your resume to Henry Burt at hburt@thediocese.net.
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10/16/2009 05:59 PM |
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On Sunday, September 27th, we collected $146 for the United Thank Offering. It is not too late to contribute. Envelopes are available at the back of the church.
10/03/2009 03:05 PM |
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Our friends at Grace Lutheran Church are offering a new worship service particularly for families with members who have spacial needs. Every second Sunday of the month at 4:00 PM they will gather at their location behind the Cracker Barrel in Southpoint I. All denominations are invited. See poster at Communications Center for more details.
09/27/2009 02:55 PM |
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| Sponsored in part by a Diocese of Virginia Mustard Seed Grant, this program will consist of six two-hour sessions occurring once per week for six weeks at St. Mark's, Richmond. Programs will be from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdays, October 6-November 10.
The program series is designed to assist those facing job loss, loss of income, and the corresponding loss of security and identity that comes along with unemployment and under-employment. Program presentations will also address the effect of unemployment on the family.
For more information please contact Malinda Collier at 804-353-4771 or dre@stmarksrichmond.org.
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09/19/2009 05:12 PM |
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Outreach Commission is looking for someone to lead the Holiday Food Basket Program for the upcoming holiday season. This is a very fulfilling effort that helps our disadvantaged local neighbors enjoy a traditional holiday meal in spite of their circumstances. Please contact Gary and Tricia Dudley at gary.dudley2@verizon.net for details if you can lead, or help, with this program.
09/11/2009 02:17 PM |
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Welcome Back Catherine Hicks. We’re delighted to have Catherine, our Seminary Intern, back with us after spending her summer as a full-time intern at St. Paul's-on-the-hill, Winchester.
09/11/2009 02:02 PM |
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Children are welcome to participate fully in our worship. However, for your convenience, we provide nursery care for children, infant through preschool during our 11:00 service, in Room 1 of All Saints Hall. The nursery room will be open during the 10:00 service for those parents who find it necessary to take children out of the service and who need a place to stay with them until the service is over.
09/11/2009 01:55 PM |
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Thank you for your generous food donations to this important ministry in our church. We always need hot and cold cereals, boxes of instant potatoes, spaghetti, canned pasta, vegetables, canned tuna, canned meats, rice, soups and bread. Also, peanut butter, jelly (grape/strawberry) canned fruit, instant pudding, granola bars, and powdered milk. On Sunday, leave bags of food in back pew of church or, during the week, at our church office. Please check your items for expiration dates. We cannot give out expired items. The grocery bags requested are available from Ukrops, Bloom and Target. NOTE: On Tuesday, July 28, the Food Pantry served 49 families, an increase reflecting these tough economic times. Monetary donations may be made by check to Christ Church, writing “Outreach” in the memo section. Thank you all so much for your ongoing support of our Food Pantry.
08/07/2009 06:15 PM |
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If you have made changes in your life (moved, changed telephone numbers, married, divorced, or had a child), please notify Ruth Feltner, our Parish Secretary. She can be reached on (540) 582-5033 or email at secretary@christchurchspotsy.com. The church needs your help to keep records up to date.
08/07/2009 06:14 PM |
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| St. James's Church is offering a four-year course (summers and holiday vacation times off) to all who seek an
in-depth study of scripture, church history, theology and ethics in the context
of a small group. Theological reflection is a core component of the course as
participants are called to bridge biblical and theological knowledge with
contemporary life issues resulting in discovering ways to enhance our lives as
Christians. Contact: Joe Willis at 804-353-4111 or 804-512-7038.
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08/07/2009 06:29 PM |
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| Is anyone from your parish attending East Carolina University or Pitt Community College?
The Diocese of East Carolina offers an exciting Episcopal Campus Ministry in Greenville. We are located at
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, one block from the campus of ECU at 401 E 4th Street.
Visit www.ecm-ecu.com for more information.
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08/07/2009 06:31 PM |
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| The Rev. Alozno Pruitt, under sheriff and chief of chaplains of the Richmond Sheriff's Office, invites churches in the metro Richmond area to participate in ministry to the Richmond City Jail in different ways.
- Churches and individuals can collect donations of toothpaste, soap, postage stamps, underwear and socks.
- Clergy can volunteer to offer premarital counseling to jail residents.
Call Mr. Pruitt at 804-646-4006 for more information.
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08/07/2009 06:33 PM |
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| The Episcopal Campus Ministry for Christopher Newport University is located at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, just off campus. If you or someone you know will be attending CNU this fall please contact Wendy Wilkinson, chaplain, at ststephens372@verizon.net or 757-595-5521.
Are young members of your parish attending Virginia Military Institute or Washington and Lee this fall? Rectors or parents are invited to contact the Rev. Dr. Bob Crewdson, Canterbury Club chaplain, at athiker@embarqmail.com with the names and contact information of students who will be matriculating at these two schools in the fall.
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07/16/2009 06:58 PM |
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Church of the Messiah, Spotsylvania's women's Bible study group is interested in starting a lending library of resource videos. Other churches who might be willing to contribute or benefit from such a library should contact Nancy Ball at marshcourt@comcast.net.
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07/08/2009 05:34 PM |
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What do you want the Episcopal Church to look like in 2019? An eight-question survey
posted online June 24 asks Episcopalians--lay and ordained--to envision the
church in 10 years' time and to prioritize the strategies toward that vision.
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07/03/2009 02:51 PM |
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