The Herald
News and Events at Christ Episcopal Church - Somers Point, New Jersey
January 26, 2016
In This Issue
Soup Fellowship
Thursday, February 11
11am to 1pm
Fine Food! Great Fellowship!
Speaker: Anne Bennett
Topic: Nutritional Eating, making your choices
Marion Heacock, organizer
      Lenten Schedule            
Ash Wednesday, February 10. Services: 12noon (church); 7pm (church)
Wednesdays during Lent, Holy Eucharist 10:30am (chapel); Stations of the Cross 7pm (chapel)
Sundays during Lent, Adult Bible Study, focus on the Anglican Tradition, led by Fr. Justin, 9am (parish hall)
Ash Wednesday
   Wednesday - February 10th
A Note From the Teacher
After some quiet time to start off the new year, we are about to fill our calendars with more activities for the Sunday School!  Lent begins February 10, 2016, so the primary Sunday School class will begin a special first communion curriculum which will run each Sunday until Easter.  Please join us!  Also, please look for the date of our annual Lenten Retreat and Easter Egg Hunt.
 
Dates for Sunday School
February 14: first Sunday of Holy Eucharist curriculum
March 27: Easter Sunday, no Sunday School
June 5: last day of Sunday School with recognition ceremony during the 10:00 service
 
Bible Study
All adults and teens are invited to our weekly Bible Study held in the parish hall at 9:00 each Sunday morning.  We really do have some great discussions as we gain meaningful insights into the weekly readings.  We are also building lasting relationships among our participants.  Please join us!
 
Blessings,
Amy
Mass Intentions
 
AARP Tax Prep

Brotherhood of Saint Andrew Pancake Supper
 
 Brotherhood of Saint Andrew - Men's Breakfast
 
All men in the Parish are encouraged to gather for breakfast and conversation with members of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. We will be meeting at Windjammer in Somers Point on Saturday, January 30 at 9am. This is a wonderful opportunity to get together with other men in the Parish. For further information or to let us know that you will join us contact Fr. Don at 926-0435.
Youth Group
Do you have an older youth that would be interested in joining our Youth Group?  Anyone that is ages 12 and older can meet with us in the undercroft of the church (where Sunday School is held) on the second and fourth Sundays of each month.  We will be working on lessons, saints, and where we fit into our spiritual community.  For more information, contact Dawn Donchey at [email protected] or 609.432.730
(609)432-7303
 
As our first event, we invite all of our teenagers to the Candlemas Service on Tuesday, February 2nd.  We will meet in the church for the 7pm service, followed by pizza in the Parish Hall.  Please contact Dawn to let her know if you're able to attend so that we have an accurate headcount.
Ministries, Events, & Committees at Christ Church

"Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters,
There are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit;
and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord;
and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone.
All are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses."             
1 Corinthians 12:1, 4-6, 11
 
We all have been given gifts of the Spirit! Please take a look at our Ministries, Events, Committees and Continual Outreach, and see where your Spirit is calling you to serve!
 
MINISTRIES @ CHRIST CHURCH
 
Acolytes-- Fr. Justin
Altar Guild-- Barbara Keowen        
Anglican Society of Mary: Study of Blessed Virgin Mary--Joyce Welliver
   * Meetings & Devotions TBA as scheduled by group.
Bible Study-- Amy Seaman    
     *Sunday Morning, 9 am, Parish Hall  
Brotherhood of Saint Andrew: Episcopal Men's Group-- Ed Zipf
     *3rd Thursday, 7 pm, meeting: ParishHouse
       4th Saturday, 9 am, breakfast, Point Diner
Choir-- Douglas Murdock
       *Sunday, 9 am, Parish House Choir Room
Episcopal Church Women
     Juanita McMenamin/Sue Kelsey
       *1st Sunday, 1130 am, Parish House
Collection Counting-- Phil Stocker  
       Every Sunday, Church Office
Guild of All Souls-- Barbara Keowen  
       *3rd Saturday, 10 am, Parish House
Herald-- Emily Anderson
Hospitality/Coffee Hour-- Coordinator needed
       Parish Hall, after 10 am Service
Knit Wits-- Jean Eichorst
       *Thursday, 1 pm, Mays Landing
Lay Eucharistic Ministers-- Patti Stocker
Lay Eucharistic Visitors-- Patti Stocker
Lectors-- Patti Stocker
Nursing Home/Healing Service
     Fr. Justin Falciani
       *1st Thursday, 11 am,
               Spring Village, Galloway
Oblation Bearers-- Patti Stocker
Order of Saint Luke: Healing Ministry
     Charlotte Murdoch
       *4th Wednesday, 7 pm, Parish House
Soup Kitchen Fellowship-- Marian Heacock                                                              
         *2nd Thursday, 11am, Parish Hall  
Sunday School-- Amy Seaman
           *Sunday, 9 am, Church Undercroft
Tea & Talk-- Amy Seaman
           *1st Wednesday of month, 7-8:30PM. 
Ushers/Greeters-- Jim Franklin
Vestry-- Fr. Justin
           *3rd Sunday, 1130 am, Parish House
Website-- Charlotte Murdoch      
Worship Leaders-- Patti Stocker
Youth Group-- Dawn Donchey
             *2nd & 4th Sunday, 9 am, Church Undercroft
Youth Service-- Patti Stocker
             *2nd Sunday, 10 am Service
              
 
ANNUAL EVENTS      
 
Blessing of Backpacks-- Fr. Justin/Sunday  
     School
Make A Difference Day --Stewardship Committee
Spring and Fall Stewardship Fellowship
   Gatherings
Ministry Fair-- Vestry
Blessing of Pets --Fr. Justin
Wine Tasting --Development Committee
Newcomers Fellowship Gatherings --Fr. Justin
Trunk or Treat-- Sunday School
College Care Packages-- Sunday School
Choir Concert/Event-- Douglas Murdock
Giving Tree/"Stuffed" Socks --Brotherhood of
       St. Andrew
ECW Annual Christmas Party
Christmas Pageant-- Sunday School
Lenten Study-- Fr. Justin
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper-- Brotherhood
     of St. Andrew
ECW Spring Tea
Rogation Sunday/Adorning Youth Group Cross-- Patti Stocker
Mulch Day-- Property Committee
Vacation Bible School-- Sunday Scool
 
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN --
Jennifer Martucci
 
VESTRY COMMITTEES (Appointed by Rector)
 
Finance Committee --Jim Franklin, Chair
Stewardship Committee-- Emily Anderson, Chair
Property Committee --Ed Zipf, Chair
Development Committee --Charles Gemmel, Chair
 
"CONTINUAL" OUTREACH
 
Rector's Discretionary Fund --3rd Sunday
Ecumenical Foodbank --1st Sunday, Basket in
                   Narthex for donations
Adelaide's Place --Basket in Narthex for donations
Pet Food Pantry --"Animal house" in Narthex for        
                   donations
 Big Brothers & Sisters--Clothing drop bins (outside of parish hall/Wilmont Avenue side)
Volunteer Coordinator for Grace Healthcare Services
Good Morning and Happy New Year!

I am the Volunteer Coordinator for Grace Healthcare Services.  We are trying to recruit volunteers to help in serving the community.  Hospice is a service which helps those who are coming to the end of their life and supports both the patient and the family through any end stage illness.  Volunteers are an invaluable piece of this service and sometimes the most important part.  Training is required but it gives the volunteers a strong understanding of our mission and purpose.  My schedule is flexible and I work to meet the needs of our volunteers so I can travel to them for training. 
 
I would be happy to discuss with you, staff, organizations or parishioners interested in participating as a volunteer.  I am hoping that you may put a notice in your Sunday bulletin requesting volunteers.  Many of the parishes, including my own, St. Katharine Drexel, have used this verbiage:
 
Hospice Volunteers Needed:  If you have a warm heart, a listening ear and the gift of compassion, you can make a difference in the life of a hospice patient or family member.  Grace Healthcare Services is seeking individuals who wish to offer support.  Training is free.  If interested in learning more, please contact Kate Moore, Volunteer Coordinator.  E mail:   [email protected]
 or call (732) 986.1240.
 
Our company also looks for volunteer groups to participate in projects such as memory books, crafts for the patients, as well as knitting groups that may be interested in donating lap blankets or prayer shawls.  

I understand that you have a Knit WITS club with whom I would love to speak to. 

In addition, I would be happy to speak to your parishioners at the end of mass for a few minutes to explain what hospice is and the rewarding work that your parish can be a part of.
 
Thank you so much for your time.
 
 Take care,

Kate

Kate Moore
Volunteer Coordinator
Southwest/Atlantic/Cape May
Grace Healthcare Services
105 Fieldcrest Avenue, Suite 402
Edison, NJ 08837-3628
Office: (732)225-4100
Cell: (732) 986-1240 
 
Rite of Reconciliation
The Sacramental Rite of Reconciliation (Confession) is offered in our Church, see Book of Common Prayer pages 446-452.  We invite you to take advantage of this Sacrament during the Lenten Season.  You may make arrangements with Fr. Justin or Fr. Don.
Prayer List

Healing prayers offered for :
Anna Livia, Jennifer, Juanita, Joan, Arthur,  Sarah , Bob, Adrian,  Elizabeth,  Monica,
Ruth Ann,  Rich,  Christine,    Gian, Ryan, Jaclyn , George , Donna,  Michelle ,  Tara,  Jeanette,  Harry,  Brittany,  Brandon , Bill, Loretta , Phil,  Maryanna, Donna, Emily, Dave, Wally, Diane,  Tom , Laura, Mickie, Deede, Raymond,  Charlie,  Karen,  Jill, Edward, 
 
Prayers for the Homebound are offered for : Emily, Helen, Dorothy, Jean, Joan, Elsie, Irene, Frances, Lucy
 
Prayers for all those in the Armed Forces and especially our parish family : 
Anthony, Glenn, Evelyn, Charles, Dominick, Morgan, Nicholas,  Jessica, & Jesse. 
Services This Week
Weekday Services for the week of January 31 
 
Wednesday, February 3 , Holy Eucharist, 10:30am (Chapel)
This Week's Servers
            
                         
 
 
  
January 30 
               5:30 p.m. 
               Eucharistic Ministers: Caren Abonyo                        
                                     Lector: Caren Abonyo 
    _____________________________________________________________________
January 31  8:00 a.m.    
              Eucharistic Minister:  Nick Hillyer 
                                    Lector:  Nick Hillyer 
________________________________________________________________________
January 31 10:00 a.m 
               Eucharistic Ministers: Patti Stocker / Nathan S. 
                                     Lector: Terri Zipf 
                            Usher:  Jim Franklin 
This Week's Readings

 
Moments At Christ Church
 
Not Pictured: Barbara Keowen & Ellen Wolownik

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