XV Sunday after Pentecost

September 21, 2025

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Those Who Serve

The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday, September 21, 2025

8 am

Celebrant: The Rev. Lawrence Civale

Server & Chalice: Jim Bathurst

Lector: Maureen Carrigan

Usher: Mark Hendricks & Brian Erasmus

10 am

Celebrant: The Rev. Lawrence Civale

Organist: Luke Staisiunas

Master of Ceremonies: Jim Bathurst

Thurifer & Boat: Brandon Gorman

Crucifer: Peyton Sims

1st Server: Riley Shomo

2nd Server: Maya Sanchez

Torches: Daphne Rhodes & Cece Lyden

Acolyte Master: Robertta Shomo

Chalice Bearers: Ed Ferrell & Steve Lewis

Lector I & Intercessor: MayBeth Bathurst

Lector II: Sarah Cranston

Ushers: Dennis Sims & Mark Novalsky

Nursery: Jennifer Allbright

Vestry Lock Up: Jim Bathurst

Note writer: Jim Bathurst

Food Bank: Charles Lewis

Vestry Counters: Team 4: Sherm Yeiter, Gwen Simpson & Jim Bathurst

The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday, September 28, 2025

8 am

Celebrant: The Rev. Lawrence Civale

Server & Chalice: Bernie Lasoski

Lector: Jack Ennis

Usher: Mark Hendricks & Steve Shomo

10 am

Celebrant: The Rev. Lawrence Civale

Organist: Luke Staisiunas

Master of Ceremonies: Scott Carr

Thurifer & Boat: Chris Cranstan

Crucifer: Scott Cranston

1st Server: Payton Sims

2nd Server: Rebecca Piskun

Torches: Thomas Piskun & Joseph Scales

Acolyte Master: Robertta Shomo

Chalice Bearers: Sarah Cranston & Scott Carr

Lector I & Intercessor: Jim Bathurst

Lector II: Marilyn McGeoch

Ushers: Chris Piskun & Nathan Wishnick

Nursery: Jennifer Allbright

Vestry Lock Up: Nathan Wishnick

Note writer: Gwen Simpson

Food Bank: Mike & Darcie Sanchez

Vestry Counters: Team 1: Doreen Mills, Mark Novalsky & Nathan Wishnick

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Readings for The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 28

First Reading: Amos 6:4-7

Second Reading: 1 Timothy 6:11-19

Gospel: Luke 16:19-31

*Please note Christ Church uses the RSV Bible translation

Liturgical Schedule this Week

Wednesday, September 24

Our Lady of Walsingham

10:00 am Mass with Prayers for Healing

Thursday, September 25

Sergius, Abbot of Holy

6:30 pm Mass

Friday, September 26

Lancelot Andrews, Bishop of Winchester

5:30 pm Evening Prayer

Sunday, September 28

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

8:00 am Mass

10:00 am Choral Mass

11:00 am Sunday School & Adult Forum

Upcoming Meetings

Saturday, September 27, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Acolyte Retreat
Sunday, September 28, 2026 Stewardship Launch

Announcements

Monday Night Bible Study has started

Our weekly Bible Study is on Mondays at 8:00 PM via Zoom. This fall, we’ll spend 12 weeks exploring 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus—letters that shape much of our Sunday worship this season. Together, we’ll reflect on themes of church leadership and faithful teaching using the N. T. Wright for Everyone Bible Study Guide.

We’ve had wonderful discussions in the past and would love for you to join us!

Zoom Link

✨ Acolytes Wanted! ✨

Calling all students entering 3rd grade and up!

Do you (or someone you know) have:

🔹 A heart to serve

🔹 A curious spirit

🔹 A desire to grow in faith

If so, come be part of our Acolyte Ministry at Christ Church!

Who Can Join?

👉 Anyone entering 3rd grade or older

Why Be an Acolyte?

Serve God in a meaningful way
Build confidence & leadership skills
Make new friends & grow in community

🌟 Acolyte Retreat — Coming Soon!

🗓️ Saturday | 9:30 am–12:00 pm

A fun, faith-filled morning of training & fellowship—plus pizza lunch! 🍕

Interested?

Contact Robertta Shomo to get retreat details and be added to the Fall acolyte schedule.

✨ Come be a light in worship — and learn to carry it! ✨

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. ECW meetings will resume in October. Click to download & print the 2025-2026 Registration Form

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. The Brotherhood meetings will resume on September 18, 2025, at 7:00 pm.

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.

Mark for Calendar!

All Members

Saturday, September 27

Acolyte Retreat

Vestry Members

Saturday, October 25

Vestry Retreat

Convention Delegates

Saturday, November 22

Diocese of New Jersey Convention

Support Peace in the World

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Episcopal Relief & Development partners with faith and community leaders to advance lasting change in communities affected by injustice, poverty, disaster and climate change.

Episcopal Relief & Development’s Mission Statement

Episcopal Relief & Development is the compassionate response of The Episcopal Church to human suffering in the world. Hearing God’s call to seek and serve Christ in all persons and to respect the dignity of every human being, Episcopal Relief & Development serves to bring together the generosity of Episcopalians and others with the needs of the world.

Episcopal Relief & Development faithfully administers the funds that it receives from the church and raises from other sources. It provides relief in times of disaster and promotes sustainable development by identifying and addressing the root causes of suffering.

Episcopal Relief & Development cherishes its partnerships within the Anglican Communion, with ecumenical bodies and with others who share a common vision for justice and peace among all people.