Friday the 13th---- not scary at all! The Planned Giving Committee invites one and all to a Friday the Thirteenth Happy Hour to celebrate 13 reasons for legacy gifts to Christ Church. Yummy appetizers and beverages provided from 4:00- 6:00 p.m. at the Rectory (626 Pomona) this Friday, April 13. A donation of $20 is requested to establish or to contribute to a Christ Church Individual Endowment Fund (IEF).

 

Interested in learning more about the Episcopal church, need a refresher course on what being an Episcopalian is all about? When was the Episcopal Church founded?  Who is welcome at communion?  Do I have to kneel? 

 

Learning and fun are priorities in our Junior and Senior Kindergarten classes, and you have the chance to spend some time there!  On Wednesday, April 11 Christ Church Day School will open its doors for prospective students and their families to peek into this wonderful experience we offer our youngest students.  The tour will begin at  1:00 p.m.  and visit both classrooms, the campus library, and enjoy some snacks before finishing at  2:00 p.m .

Come explore CCDS at the  Kinder Sneak Peek - hop e to see you then! For more information about Christ Church Day School and fall admissions, visit their website.

If you're new (or fairly new) to Christ Church you are invited to a luncheon hosted by Anne and Dixon Bridgers at their home, 626 Pomona Avenue, Sunday, April 15 at 11:30 a.m. This is a great opportunity to get to know fellow parishioners and learn more about Christ Church. Please RSVP to the parish office by email or call 619-435-4561.

 

Youth and Families

Living firsthand among the sights, sounds, smells, and textures of urban life is an irreplaceable experience. Together we will learn about a city populated by the poor, marginalized, and too often invisible people. Our work will include food preparation, food service, clothing sorting, meal distribution, and more. We will be integrated into a variety of hands-on ministry opportunities to ensure that your time is spent supplying substantive help in Downtown Los Angeles. You will walk with angels.

Tour logistics are being coordinated with City Service Mission (CSM). CSM has been providing services in cities around the US for over 30 years. Their experience guarantees a comprehensive, safe, and productive short-term mission trip.

The application process for this trip is now open. Click here for details and to apply. Applications will close on April 23.

 

Parish News

 

If you or a member of your family is interested in being baptized, May 20 is the next special feast day on which we celebrate baptisms.  Baptism is initiation. When you are baptized, it means that you belong to something. It is your entry into belonging to the community of the church through a ritual immersion in water and the invocation of the Trinity. Baptism marks the beginning of the Christian life by water and the Holy Spirit. For more information, contact the parish office by email or call (619) 435-4561.

 

Outreach/Service Ministry

Did you know that a gift of $35 provides one day of nutritious food to all the Vida Joven kids. Every day at the orphanage, the children eat three big meals and two snacks.

 

St. Mark's SPECIAL REQUEST this week - Granola bars, Cereal and Oatmeal (low sugar)

Our support of the food pantry in City Heights is a year-round ministry. You may bring your donations to church on Sunday or drop them by the parish office during the week. 

Basic non-perishable items are always needed:  canned vegetables, beans (canned and dried, but not green), canned fruit, canned protein, pasta sauce, canned tomatoes, peanut butter and jelly, cereals, oatmeal, rice, canned soups, pastas, chili, cooking oil, and single serving items for their homeless visitors.

Weekly Goings On

 

Monday Morning Bible Study

8:00 a.m. Hinde Hall Library 

All are welcome to join this weekly group as they follow the outline of the Good Book Club studying the Gospel of Luke.

Tuesday Morning Men's Bible Study 

6:30 a.m. Hinde Hall - Tuesday morning Men's Bible Study meets at 6:30 a.m. to study the scriptures for the upcoming Sunday. All men are invited for coffee and lively conversation.

Thursday Morning Bible Study

11:00 a.m. Rector's office -  Join us as we spend time with the upcoming Sunday's scriptures. Enjoy enriching conversation and one another's company as we prepare our hearts and minds for Sunday worship.

 

The Diocese and Beyond

It's time to register for a summer program at Camp Stevens. There are programs for children, families and adults. There are six Summer Camp sessions beginning July 1. Wilderness Adventures which include sea kayaking, rock climbing and more begin June24. Why not spend your Memorial Day weekend at Camp Stevens at the family camp on May 26-28. There are so many more activities to choose from. Go to the Camp Stevens website for more information and to enroll.

 

The 2018 Amazing Journey Gala, for Refugee Net, is Saturday, May 12, only a month away. This elegant evening will include music, dinner, silent and live auctions. Your support enabls RefugeeNet to provide services and programs to assist new Americans with jobs, household setup, language skills, and much more. Dinner will be either roasted chicken or roasted carrot risotto (vegetarian). Tickets are $125 per person. Please register by May 5.  If you have questions contact  Polly Morelli ( 619-838-2965).